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We need your help to tell lawmakers and decision makers that our nation’s heritage matters.
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Your grassroots work helps save the places that define us, from vast national parks to historic homes owned by everyday people.
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The National Trust frequently turns to grassroots supporters to help effect change at the local, state, and federal level. From speaking up for historic tax credits, to designating public lands, to advocating for full preservation funding, join us in protecting places that tell the story of America.
While we advocate at the federal level, we’re here to help you make an impact closer to home. Use our action guides and resources to reach out to your elected officials and champion the issues that matter most to you and your community.
How to connect with your elected officials:
- Invite your elected officials to visit a local historic site that’s important to you and your community. Be prepared to talk about how the place is benefitting the community.
- Sign up for newsletters from your U.S. Representative and your U.S. Senators to learn more about what their priorities are, what legislation they’ve sponsored, and if they will be hosting any upcoming town hall discussions.
- Take action from home. Use our talking points or your own story to tell your legislators why historic preservation is important to you and your community.
- Get more ideas from 10 Tips for Effective Advocacy.
Don’t know who represents you?
- Enter your zip code on https://www.house.gov/representatives to find your U.S. Representative.
- Select your state on https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm to find your U.S. Senators.
Impact Stories
Have recent federal actions affected you or your community? Help strengthen our collective advocacy by sharing real-world examples of how these decisions are impacting the preservation priorities near you.
More Actions You Can Take
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National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66
Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will have a significant economic impact in the eight states along the iconic route and appropriately recognize the historic roadway ahead of its upcoming centennial celebration in 2026. Contact your members of Congress and ask them to support the bills (H.R. 5470 and S. 2887) designating the Route 66 National Historic Trail.
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Support Continued Investment in Our Cultural Heritage
The America the Beautiful Act (S.1547) would extend the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) at $2 billion per year for eight years. Send a letter to your Senators asking that they cosponsor and support S. 1547.
Mark Fay
Speak Up for the Historic Preservation Fund
The Administration’s proposed FY 2026 budget would slash the Historic Preservation Fund almost entirely, threatening the places, stories, and communities we work to protect. Tell your members of Congress to robustly fund the HPF in FY26.
Jennifer Hughes
Improvements to the Historic Tax Credit
For preservationists, among the most impactful tools on the table is the federal historic tax credit. With the introduction of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (HTC-GO) of 2025, we have a chance to amplify its success. Urge your members of Congress to protect and enhance historic tax credits in any forthcoming tax reform legislation.