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Lincoln Highway Study Act of 2000

Public Law 106-563 · H.R. 2570 · 106th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 23, 2000 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Regula (R-OH-16)

Cosponsors (14): Rep. James Traficant,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Lincoln Highway Study Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to coordinate a comprehensive study of routes comprising the Lincoln Highway. Requires that such study: (1) include an evaluation of its significance in American history, options for the preservation and use of remaining segments of the highway, and options for the preservation and interpretation of significant features association with such highway; and (2) consider private sector preservation alternatives.

Directs that the study provide for the participation of representatives from each State traversed by such highway, State historic preservation offices, representatives of associations interested in its preservation, and persons knowledgeable in American history, historic preservation, and popular culture.

Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.

  1. Dec 23, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-563.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 20, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 15, 2000FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Oct 17, 2000FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  7. FloorFloor · Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Sep 28, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 20, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 26, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 20, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  12. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.