The Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs (OPLA) 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 include:

• policy development addressing timely topics such as climate change, 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.