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Route 66 Centennial Commission Act

Public Law 116-256 · S. 1014 · 116th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Dec 23, 2020 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Cosponsors (2): Sen. Jim Inhofe,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act

This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor U.S. Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.

The bill sets forth the duties of the commission, its membership, powers, and reporting requirements.

The commission shall terminate on December 31, 2026.

Committees

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

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 66Related bill

    Route 66 Centennial Commission Act

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.

  1. Dec 23, 2020Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 116-256.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 11, 2020FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 8, 2020FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1014.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Aug 14, 2020FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  10. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  11. Aug 11, 2020FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Aug 10, 2020FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  14. Jul 23, 2019FloorFloor · By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-62.
  15. Jun 19, 2019CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
  16. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  18. Apr 3, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  19. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 2647SenateSen. Tammy DuckworthD-IL· offered Aug 10, 2020Agreed to

    In the nature of a substitute.

    Aug 10, 2020: Amendment SA 2647 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Agreed to
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.