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54 U.S.C. 302905: Religious propertyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 54-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMSCHAPTER 3029-GRANTS

§302905. Religious property

(a)  In General.⁠—Grants may be made under this chapter for the preservation, stabilization, restoration, or rehabilitation of religious property listed on the National Register if the purpose of the grant⁠—

(1)  is secular;

(2)  does not promote religion; and

(3)  seeks to protect qualities that are historically significant.

(b)  Effect of Section.⁠—Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the use of any funds made available under this subdivision for the acquisition of any religious property listed on the National Register.

( Pub. L. 113–287, § 3 , Dec. 19, 2014 , 128 Stat. 3204 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

302905

16 U.S.C. 470a(e)(4).

Pub. L. 89–665, title I, § 101(e)(4), as added Pub. L. 102–575, title XL, § 4007(2), Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4758.