The Office External Engagement develops preservation policy recommendations, analyzes legislation proposed at the federal/state/local levels and Executive Branch policy initiatives, and participates in ACHP programs and research related to major national preservation issues. 

This office’s core responsibilities in regard to policy and legislative affairs include the following:

• policy development addressing timely topics such as climate resilience, housing and historic preservation, and traditional trades training;
• analysis of federal legislation and development of recommendations for agency positions and testimony;
• responding to requests to review proposed state or local legislation affecting preservation of historic properties;
• review and analysis of federal policies as they relate to historic preservation;
• participation in partnership activities and special initiatives;  
• support of ACHP operations, including strategic planning, budget development coordination, and administration of the ACHP internship program.