July 31, 2026

Trump-aligned agency proposes rule changes to historic site protections

The council voted to relax Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, potentially expediting federal projects near historic sites.
Proposed changes would narrow the definition of historic places and eliminate requirements for public consultation and tribal input.
Critics argue the changes threaten the preservation of cultural heritage and could lead to controversial projects like Trump's 'triumphal arch' and National Garden of American Heroes.