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Union Calendar No. 635 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 66 
[Report No. 115–821] 
To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, to direct the Secretary 
of Transportation to prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 
66, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 3, 2017 
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. LAHOOD, 
Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. BOST, Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. SHIMKUS, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LONG, Mr. LUCAS, and Mr. FOSTER) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
JULY 16, 2018 
Additional sponsors: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, 
Mr. AGUILAR, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. 
O’HALLERAN, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´N of New Mexico, Mr. THORNBERRY, 
Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. 
SIRES, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. KATKO, Mr. CORREA, Mr. 
GRAVES
of 
Louisiana, 
Ms. 
NORTON, 
Mr. 
DESAULNIER, 
Mr. 
FARENTHOLD, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. ROSEN, Mrs. TORRES, Mr. 
BARLETTA, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. CLAY, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. BASS, Mr. TED 
LIEU of California, Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. DANNY K. 
DAVIS of Illinois 
JULY 16, 2018 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole 
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 3, 2017] 
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A BILL 
To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, to direct 
the Secretary of Transportation to prepare a plan on 
the preservation needs of Route 66, and for other pur-
poses. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Route 66 Centennial 
Commission Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) Route 66 was the Nation’s first all-paved 
highway under the U.S. Highway System connecting 
the Midwest to California and has played a major 
role in the history of the United States. 
(2) Route 66 was the symbol of opportunity to 
hundreds of thousands of people seeking escape from 
the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, serving as a ‘‘road to op-
portunity’’ in the West and providing employment 
during the Great Depression, as thousands were put 
to work on road crews to pave the road. 
(3) Route 66 was invaluable in transporting 
troops, equipment, and supplies across the country to 
the West, where the government established multiple 
industries and armed force bases during World War 
II. Upon the conclusion of the war in 1945, Route 66 
was a key route taken by thousands of troops as they 
returned home. 
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(4) Route 66 symbolized the Nation’s positive 
outlook during the postwar economic recovery in the 
1950s and 1960s, serving as an icon of free-spirited 
independence and linking people across the United 
States. During this period, the tourist industry along 
Route 66 grew tremendously, giving rise to countless 
tourist courts, motels, service stations, garages, and 
diners. 
(5) Since June 27, 1985, when Route 66 was de-
commissioned as a Federal highway, the popularity 
and mythical stature of Route 66 has grown domesti-
cally and internationally, as the road has experienced 
a rebirth of interest and support. 
(6) The year 2026 will be the centennial anni-
versary of Route 66, and a commission should be es-
tablished to study and recommend to Congress activi-
ties that are fitting and proper to celebrate that anni-
versary in a manner that appropriately honors Amer-
ica’s Mother Road. 
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established a commission to be known as the 
Route 66 Centennial Commission (referred to in this Act 
as the ‘‘Commission’’). 
SEC. 4. DUTIES. 
The Commission shall have the following duties: 
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(1) To study activities that may be carried out 
by the Federal Government to determine whether the 
activities are fitting and proper to honor Route 66 on 
the occasion of its centennial anniversary, including 
any 
of 
the 
activities 
described 
under 
section 
8(b)(2)(B). 
(2) To recommend to Congress the activities the 
Commission considers most fitting and proper to 
honor Route 66 on such occasion, to be carried out by 
the Department of Transportation and any other en-
tity or entities within the Federal Government that 
the Commission considers most appropriate to carry 
out such activities. 
(3) To plan and host, in cooperation with such 
partners, a conference on the U.S. Numbered High-
way System, and assist in the activities of such a 
conference. 
SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission 
shall be composed of 19 members appointed as follows: 
(1) Three members, each of whom shall be a 
qualified citizen described in subsection (b), ap-
pointed by the President. 
(2) Two members, each of whom shall be a quali-
fied citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by 
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the President on the recommendation of the Secretary 
of Transportation. 
(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Illi-
nois. 
(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Mis-
souri. 
(5) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Kan-
sas. 
(6) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Okla-
homa. 
(7) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Texas. 
(8) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of New 
Mexico. 
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(9) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen 
described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi-
dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Ari-
zona. 
(10) One member, who shall be a qualified cit-
izen described in subsection (b), appointed by the 
President on the recommendation of the Governor of 
California. 
(11) Three members, each of whom shall be a 
qualified citizen described in subsection (b), ap-
pointed by the President on the recommendation of 
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in con-
sultation with the minority leader of the House of 
Representatives. 
(12) Three members, each of whom shall be a 
qualified citizen described in subsection (b), ap-
pointed by the President on the recommendation of 
the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation 
with the minority leader of the Senate. 
(b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—A qualified citizen described 
in this subsection is a private citizen of the United States 
with— 
(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating oth-
ers about the importance of historical figures and 
events; and 
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(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of 
Route 66. 
(c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial appoint-
ment of a member of the Commission shall be made before 
the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a member of 
the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a 
Member of Congress, and ceases to be a Member of Congress, 
that member may continue to serve on the Commission for 
not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date 
that member ceases to be a Member of Congress. 
(e) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the 
life of the Commission. 
(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission shall 
not affect the powers of the Commission but shall be filled 
in the manner in which the original appointment was 
made. 
(g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve on the Commis-
sion without pay. 
(h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive 
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, 
in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United 
States Code. 
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(i) QUORUM.—Seven members of the Commission shall 
constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. 
(j) CHAIR.—The President, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Transportation, shall designate one member of 
the Commission as Chair. 
(k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call 
of the Chair. 
SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF. 
(a) DIRECTOR.—The Commission may appoint and 
fix the pay of a Director and such additional personnel as 
the Commission considers to be appropriate. 
(b) APPLICABILITY
OF
CERTAIN
CIVIL
SERVICE 
LAWS.— 
(1) DIRECTOR.—The Director of the Commission 
may be appointed without regard to the provisions of 
title 5, United States Code, governing appointments 
in the competitive service, and may be paid without 
regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter 
III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification 
and General Schedule pay rates. 
(2) STAFF.—The staff of the Commission shall be 
appointed subject to the provisions of title 5, United 
States Code, governing appointments in the competi-
tive service, and shall be paid in accordance with the 
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chap-
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ter 53 of that title relating to classification and Gen-
eral Schedule pay rates. 
SEC. 7. POWERS. 
(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commission may, 
for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, 
sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, 
and receive such evidence as the Commission considers to 
be appropriate. 
(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any mem-
ber or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the 
Commission, take any action that the Commission is au-
thorized to take by this Act. 
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission 
may secure directly from any department or agency of the 
United States information necessary to enable the Commis-
sion to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair of 
the Commission, the head of that department or agency 
shall furnish that information to the Commission. 
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United 
States mails in the same manner and under the same condi-
tions as other departments and agencies of the United 
States. 
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the 
request of the Commission, the Administrator of General 
Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable 
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basis, the administrative support services necessary for the 
Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. 
SEC. 8. REPORTS. 
(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission may submit 
to Congress such interim reports as the Commission con-
siders to be appropriate. 
(b) COMPREHENSIVE REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the President and Congress a report 
incorporating specific recommendations for the com-
memoration of the centennial of Route 66 and related 
events. 
(2) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—The report under 
paragraph (1)— 
(A) shall include recommendations for the 
allocation of financial and administrative re-
sponsibility among the public and private au-
thorities and organizations recommended for 
participation by the Commission; and 
(B) may recommend activities such as— 
(i) the production, publication, and 
distribution of books, pamphlets, films, elec-
tronic publications, and other educational 
materials focusing on the history and im-
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pact of Route 66 on the United States and 
the world; 
(ii) bibliographical and documentary 
projects, publications, and electronic re-
sources; 
(iii) conferences, convocations, lectures, 
seminars, and other programs; 
(iv) the development of programs by 
and for libraries, museums, parks, and his-
toric sites, including national traveling ex-
hibitions; 
(v) ceremonies and celebrations com-
memorating specific events; 
(vi) the production, distribution, and 
performance of artistic works, and of pro-
grams and activities, focusing on the na-
tional and international significance of 
Route 66; and 
(vii) the issuance of commemorative 
coins, medals, certificates of recognition, 
and postage stamps. 
(c) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall submit to 
the President and Congress a final report not later than 
90 days before the termination of the Commission provided 
in section 10. 
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SEC. 9. PLAN ON PRESERVATION NEEDS OF ROUTE 66. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation, 
in consultation with the Governors referred to in section 
5(a), shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of 
Route 66. 
(b) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on En-
vironment and Public Works of the Senate, and the Presi-
dent a report containing the plan prepared under sub-
section (a). 
SEC. 10. TERMINATION. 
The Commission shall terminate not later than June 
30, 2027. 
SEC. 11. CLARIFICATION REGARDING FUNDING. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out the 
requirements of this Act. Such requirements may be carried 
out using amounts otherwise authorized or made available 
for the Department of Transportation, except for amounts 
authorized from the Highway Trust Fund. 
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Union Calendar No. 635 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 66 
[Report No. 115–821] 
A BILL 
To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, 
to direct the Secretary of Transportation to pre-
pare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 
66, and for other purposes. 
JULY 16, 2018 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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