HR 4513 · 105th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To designate former United States Route 66 as "America's Main Street" and authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance.

Introduced 1998-08-06· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(1998-08-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates portions of the highway formerly designated as U.S. Route 66 that remain in existence as "America's Main Street." Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish the Office for the Preservation of America's Main Street; and (2) designate National Park Service officials stationed at locations convenient to the States in which a portion of Route 66 is located and interested persons in such States to perform Office functions. Requires the Office to: (1) support efforts of State and local public and private persons and entities in such States to preserve Route 66 by providing technical assistance, participating in cost-sharing programs, and making grants and loans; (2) act as a clearinghouse for communication among Federal, State, and local agencies and private persons and entities interested in the preservation of Route 66; and (3) assist such States in determining the appropriate form of and establishing and supporting a non-Federal entity or entities to perform the Office's functions after it is terminated. Authorizes the Office to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements; (2) accept donations; (3) provide cost-share grants; (4) provide technical assistance in histo…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (9)

1 Democrat8 Republicans