Bill > HR10116

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress on the National Park Service's interpretation and application of the Standards for Rehabilitation for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. The report will include data on the processing of program applications, areas for improvement to the Standards to remove barriers to affordable housing while safeguarding historic preservation, opportunities to update guidance to facilitate various housing and sustainability goals, and the steps the Park Service has taken to address issues raised by program users and stakeholders. The bill also requires recommendations on updates and improvements to the Standards and their implementation to make the program more compatible with affordable housing needs, protect historic properties from climate risk, and consider economic and technical feasibility.