Nick Rahall: “H.R. 1606, introduced by my good friend and colleague Representative Jim Clyburn, is an important initiative that builds…”

“H.R. 1606, introduced by my good friend and colleague Representative Jim Clyburn, is an important initiative that builds upon the work started in 1996 with the passage of the historically black colleges and universities' historic preservation program. The program has been the catalyst for the preservation of historic structures at these institutions of higher education. Unfortunately, the program has used up all of its existing authorization of funds and while its accomplishments to date have been great, the work that still needs to be done is even greater. Many of the buildings that have been and will be assisted by this program are integral elements of the school campus and their preservation will not only preserve buildings but also the history and spirit of these pioneering institutions. I want to commend in particular my colleague Representative Jim Clyburn for his strong leadership and vision on this legislation. Representative Clyburn has been a tireless champion of H.R. 1606.”