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Designates Route 66 as Historic Trail

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Designates Route 66 as Historic Trail

IntroducedSeptember 18, 2025

In Senate2 days ago

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCaliforniaIllinoisLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trails

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Why This Matters

This bill designates the Route 66 National Historic Trail, which runs approximately 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California.

If you travel along Route 66, this bill helps preserve its historical significance and supports local tourism.

Who this affects

Travelers on Route 66 · Local businesses · Historians

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill officially designates the Route 66 National Historic Trail, covering about 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
2The Secretary of the Interior will manage the trail while respecting its unique character and consulting with affected Indian Tribes.
3The United States cannot acquire land for the trail without the owner's consent and cannot create a buffer zone around it.

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IntroducedSep 18, 2025

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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