Elfreth Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Historic Preservation Fund

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), joined Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), co-chairs of the Historic Preservation Caucus, and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15), introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which expired in 2023. This legislation would extend the HPF for 10 years, ensuring continued federal support for the preservation and rehabilitation of historically significant sites across the country.

“The Historic Preservation Fund has been a cornerstone of protecting America’s heritage. By reinvesting offshore drilling royalties into preserving historic sites, we ensure that future generations can experience the history of our country,” said Congressman Mike Turner. “This legislation will reauthorize the critical funding that supports the preservation of projects both here in the Miami Valley and across the nation.”

“As a little girl, my parents instilled in me the importance of understanding the pain we have endured and all that we can celebrate. It is our story, our language, our herencia. It makes us who we are,” said Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández. “We must continue and expand the Historic Preservation Fund’s work so we can better tell these American stories, support rural economies, and facilitate responsible development. That’s why I am proud to support this bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund and increase its annual deposits.”

“Historic preservation is essential to preserving the culture of our nation. Reauthorization of the Historic Preservation Fund is critical for maintaining the history and character of our communities,” said Congressman Carey. “Historic preservation projects, like the South High School renovation in Columbus, are helping to alleviate housing shortages and boost economic growth. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to preserve our history and build a better future.”

“I have the privilege of representing a district rich with American history – from George Washington's historic resignation in the Maryland State House in Annapolis to the Patapsco Female Institute pioneering education for women in Ellicott City,” said Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. “Each of our districts has played a distinct and critical role in the fabric of our nation, which is why I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation to ensure our communities’ stories are told for generations to come through the Historic Preservation Fund.”

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