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This bill aims to enhance historic preservation funding and programs by making several key changes to existing law. It increases the annual funding for the Historic Preservation Fund from $150 million to $300 million, and ensures that if revenues are insufficient, the remaining amount will be drawn from the Treasury's general fund. The bill mandates that at least 40% of annual funds will be allocated to State Historic Preservation Offices and at least 20% to Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, with the tribal allocation adjustable based on the number of tribal offices. It requires the President to submit proposed allocations to Congress annually and provides flexibility for Congress or the President to allocate funds if appropriations are not enacted. The bill also authorizes funding for specific preservation programs, including initiatives focused on African American civil rights, equal rights history, surveys of underrepresented communities, and historic revitalization grants. These changes aim to provide more stable and comprehensive funding for preserving historically significant sites and stories across the United States, with a particular emphasis on supporting state and tribal preservation efforts and highlighting diverse historical experiences.

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