Webinar Recording: Federal Preservation Priorities for 2026

February 25, 2026 by National Trust Government Relations Staff

This recent Preservaton Leadership Forum webinar briefed attendees on the federal legislative priorities shaping historic preservation in 2026. The webinar outlined the core policy and funding issues that will define the preservation agenda in Washington and set the direction for advocacy efforts in 2026 and beyond.

Led by the National Trust’s Government Relations Team, along with members from across the preservation community, this webinar will examine how we can:

  • Support the Historic Preservation Fund
  • Defend the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 106 process
  • Strengthen the Historic Tax Credit
  • Protect historic places and cultural landscapes

Gain insights into congressional dynamics, emerging policy challenges, and how our unified preservation approach can advance meaningful legislative outcomes in the year ahead. Speakers also highlighted key preservation advocacy opportunities throughout the year, along with how to stay involved and effective as priorities advance.

Federal Preservation Priorities for 2026

Speakers

Pam Bowman, Senior Director, Government Relations, National Trust
Lauren Cohen, Director of Government Relations, National Trust
Evan Johnston, Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director, Representative Chellie Pingree
Chris Cody, Associate General Counsel, National Trust

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