It also codifies Executive Order 13006 requiring the General Services Administration to locate federal facilities, whenever possible, in historic buildings or historic districts. Authorization for the HPF expired in October 1997. Landrieu's testimony highlighted the need to pass CARA this year. Here is the perfect opportunity to redirect a small part of the budget to create a legacy for the United States. I can't think of a better way to start the new century.
Trust funds are intelligent funds.
Boxer made another important move this week in support of CARA by introducing H.R. 701, the House version of CARA that passed by an overwhelming vote of 315-102 on May 11. We need permanent funding for our permanent needs. This is the moment to cross party lines and pass a legacy for lands. It makes both political and environmental sense. CARA and CASA are scheduled for a markup in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 14.