The Omnibus Public Lands Bill, which contains a measure to reauthorize the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program for another 10 years, will be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to KC Earth Notes, a blog affiliated with the Kansas City Star.
The bill was easily approved by the U.S. Senate during a rare Sunday session last month, despite efforts by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to block it. Because the measure has wide bipartisan support, it is expected to also pass in the House.
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program provides cost-share grants to historic Route 66 properties and other assistance.