(2) best practices for the preservation of cul-
tural resources from Native American, minority, and 
other underrepresented communities, including cul-
tural competency for community engagement; 
(3) how storytelling and oral history can sup-
port intangible heritage and knowledge; and 
(4) best practices for how to engage the next 
and future generations in historic and cultural re-
source preservation, reflection, and celebration. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—In addi-
tion to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated 
to the Director for fiscal year 2025, out of any money 
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $20,000,000 
to remain available until expended, to carry out subsection 
(a). 
SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Director shall submit to Congress, and 
release to the public, a report on the progress of carrying 
out this Act. The report shall include— 
(1) a summary of the status projects and pro-
grams undertaken or implemented; 
(2) explanation for how National Park Service 
offices have coordinated and prioritized efforts to ad-
vance management of cultural resources; and 
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(3) an explanation of how the Director selected 
grants using the criteria in section 3. 
SEC. 6. STATE OF OUR CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT. 
(a) CONTENT.—Not later than 4 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Advisory Council on Historic 
Preservation, in collaboration with the Director, shall com-
plete and publish a report on the State of the cultural 
resources of the United States, including— 
(1) a summary of relevant documents and guid-
ance prepared by the National Park Service for the 
management of cultural resources; 
(2) a summary of efforts to protect cultural 
heritage from the impacts of climate-related risks; 
(3) an assessment of remaining cultural re-
sources workforce and workforce gaps of the Na-
tional Park Service; 
(4) needs for future funding; and 
(5) a summary of partnerships between the Na-
tional Park Service and other agencies and entities 
to restore, protect, and promote the cultural re-
sources of the United States. 
(b) EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT.—In writing the report 
required under subsection (a), the Director and the Advi-
sory Council on Historic Preservation shall engage with, 
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credit, and compensate necessary relevant external ex-
perts. 
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to the Secretary to carry out this Act 
$250,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2030. 
(b) LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.—No funds made 
available for this Act may be— 
(1) taken from the existing and future Historic 
Preservation Fund; 
(2) used to acquire lands or interest in lands by 
the Federal Government; or 
(3) used for projects involving demolition of cul-
tural resources. 
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