Earlier this year, Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 4338) that would designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. They were joined by Representatives Jake LaTurner (R-KS) and House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Joe Neguse (D-CO) as original cosponsors.

At Past Forward conference in November, dozens of advocates met with House offices to ask for their support of the legislation and secured additional cosponsors. The Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, if enacted, would enhance preservation efforts for Route 66, the most culturally and internationally recognized stretch of highway in America, ahead of the Route 66 centennial celebration in 2026.

Take action to support House Route 66 legislation by contacting your Representative and urge their support for the legislation.