WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, in which Congresswoman Leger Fernández secured nearly $20 million in federal resources for transportation and infrastructure projects in Santa Fe, San Juan, Roosevelt, Taos, Rio Arriba, and McKinley Counties.   

The congresswoman also secured an amendment to permanently authorize the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and double its authorization of appropriations level to $300 million for each fiscal year. 

“As a young girl, my parents instilled in me the importance of preserving our language and culture as a necessary ingredient to understanding and preserving our herencia – our heritage. The same applies for our beautiful country. Understanding the complexities of our history is a gift we must protect and cherish,” said Leger Fernández. “I’m glad my colleagues in the House agree and voted to include my amendment to authorize increased funding for the Historic Preservation Fund in the INVEST in America Act so we may continue to expand our support for cultural and historic projects across the country.”

The HPF funds several grant programs that support preservation projects across the country, including those related to Tribal preservation, equal rights movements, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

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