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Press Release: Duckworth, Cruz, Padilla, and Schmitt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, ensuring its preservation and legacy.

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U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth, Ted Cruz, Alex Padilla, and Eric Schmitt have introduced a bipartisan bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. This designation aims to protect the historical significance of the route, established in 1926, and safeguard energy projects along its path.

Senator Duckworth emphasized Route 66's integral role in American culture, stating, "I'm proud to help introduce this bipartisan legislation to help protect and commemorate this historic route." Cruz expressed the need to expedite the bill, identifying the designation as long overdue.

Padilla and Schmitt highlighted the trail's economic impact and legacy. Padilla noted it would "solidify Route 66's place as a National Historic Trail," while Schmitt remarked on the opportunities it creates for communities. Companion legislation is also being led in the House by Representative Darin LaHood.

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