The government shutdown has now stretched to 10 days and appears poised to enter it's third week, without much movement between the two sides. While the Senate continued to hold votes on a Continuing Resolution running through Nov. 21st, no progress was made. The House cancelled votes and remained in recess for the 2nd straight week.

The longer the shutdown continues, the more the impact grows. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed and will soon start missing paychecks.

The impact of the government shutdown on preservation is also growing more severe. Approximately two thirds of National Park Service staff has been furloughed. While most parks remain open, only a skeleton staff remains to protect resources and keep visitors safe. Meanwhile, we expect critical project reviews to be delayed, and grant processing from the National Park Service could come to a stop. If the shutdown persists, State and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices could be impacted. 

Our partners at the National Trust for Historic Preservation want to hear from you. How are historic preservation efforts being directly impacted by the government shutdown? Share your stories with policy@savingplaces.org.

Preservation Action continues monitor ongoing negotiations and track the impact to preservation. 

As Congress determines funding levels for FY26, they need to hear from advocates about the importance of funding for historic preservation priorities. You can help take action by urging Congress to provide robust funding for the Historic Preservation Fund in the FY26 appropriations process. We've made it easy for you. Learn more and take action today!

Take Action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-congress-to-stand-up-for-the-historic-preservation-fund?source=direct_link&