1. United States
2. W.V.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to support the Historic Preservation Fund. The HPF has enabled the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings and archaeological sites across the country. It provides essential funding for state and Tribal historic preservation offices, which are required by federal law. Even though Congress approved funding in fiscal 2025, the Department of the Interior has not made those funds available. The president’s budget request for the next fiscal year proposes to eliminate virtually all funding from the HPF. This would be disastrous for our history, especially with our 250th anniversary around the corner.