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Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act
4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 801
Bill 115 hr 801, also known as the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Route 66 is a historic highway that stretches from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, and is known for its significance in American history and culture.
The bill seeks to recognize the importance of Route 66 as a symbol of America's transportation history and its role in the development of the country. By designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, the legislation aims to preserve and protect the route for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
If passed, the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act would provide funding and resources for the preservation and maintenance of Route 66, as well as support for educational programs and initiatives related to the historic highway. Additionally, the designation would help promote tourism and economic development in the communities along Route 66. Overall, the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act is a bipartisan effort to recognize and preserve the cultural and historical significance of Route 66 for the benefit of present and future generations.
The bill seeks to recognize the importance of Route 66 as a symbol of America's transportation history and its role in the development of the country. By designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, the legislation aims to preserve and protect the route for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
If passed, the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act would provide funding and resources for the preservation and maintenance of Route 66, as well as support for educational programs and initiatives related to the historic highway. Additionally, the designation would help promote tourism and economic development in the communities along Route 66. Overall, the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act is a bipartisan effort to recognize and preserve the cultural and historical significance of Route 66 for the benefit of present and future generations.
Current Status of Bill HR 801
Bill HR 801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2017. Bill HR 801 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2017. Bill HR 801's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535. as of December 12, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 801
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 801
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 801
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