    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 116-256
    116th Congress

    An Act

    To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, and for other
    purposes. <>

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 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 finds that--
    (1) Route 66 was the first all-weather highway in the United
    States connecting the Midwest to California, and has played a
    major role in the history of the United States;
    (2) Route 66 has become a symbol of the heritage of travel
    and the legacy of seeking a better life shared by the people of
    the United States, and has been enshrined in the popular culture
    of the United States; and
    (3) the year 2026 will be the centennial anniversary of
    Route 66, and a commission should be established to study and
    recommend in a report to Congress activities that are fitting
    and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that
    appropriately honors the Mother Road of the United States.
    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--
    (1) <>  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 the centennial anniversary of Route 66, including
    activities such as--
    (A) the issuance of commemorative coins, medals,
    certificates of recognition, and postage stamps;
    (B) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating
    specific events; and
    (C) the production, publication, and distribution of
    books, pamphlets, films, electronic publications, and
    other educational materials; and
    (2) <>  recommend to Congress--

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    (A) the activities that the Commission considers
    most fitting and proper to honor Route 66 on the
    occasion described in paragraph (1); and
    (B) 1 or more entities in the Federal Government
    that the Commission considers most appropriate to carry
    out those activities.
    SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.

    (a) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of 15
    members appointed as follows:
    (1) 3 members, each of whom shall be an eligible individual
    described in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on
    the recommendation of the Secretary of Transportation.
    (2) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Illinois.
    (3) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Missouri.
    (4) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Kansas.
    (5) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Oklahoma.
    (6) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Texas.
    (7) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of New Mexico.
    (8) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of Arizona.
    (9) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Governor of California.
    (10) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
    (11) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Minority Leader of the House of
    Representatives.
    (12) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Majority Leader of the Senate.
    (13) 1 member, who shall be an eligible individual described
    in subsection (b), appointed by the President based on the
    recommendation of the Minority Leader of the Senate.

    (b) Eligible Individual.--An eligible individual referred to in
    subsection (a) is an individual with--
    (1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the
    importance of historical figures and events; and
    (2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Route 66.

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    (c) Time of Appointment.--Each initial appointment of a member of
    the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-day period
    beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
    (d) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
    Commission.
    (e) 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.
    (f) Basic Pay.--Members shall serve on the Commission without pay.
    (g) 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.
    (h) Quorum.--7 members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum,
    but a lesser number may hold hearings.
    (i) Chair and Vice Chair.--The Commission shall select a Chair and
    Vice Chair from among the members of the Commission.
    (j) 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 shall--
    (A) be appointed without regard to the provisions of
    title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in
    the competitive service; and
    (B) be paid without regard to the provisions of
    chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5,
    United States Code, relating to classification and
    General Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of pay
    for the Director may not exceed the rate payable for
    level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of
    that title.
    (2) Staff.--The staff of the Commission shall--
    (A) be appointed without regard to the provisions of
    title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in
    the competitive service; and
    (B) be paid without regard to the provisions of
    chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5,
    United States Code, relating to classification and
    General Schedule pay rates.

    (c) Source of Compensation.--In accordance with section 10--
    (1) no Federal funds may be expended to compensate a
    Director or staff member of the Commission under this section;
    and
    (2) any compensation paid to a Director or any staff of the
    Commission appointed under this section shall be derived solely
    from donated funds.
    SEC. 7. POWERS.

    (a) Hearings and Sessions.--The Commission may 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 to carry out
    this Act.

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    (b) Powers of Members and Agents.--Any member or agent of the
    Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action that
    the Commission is authorized to take under this Act.
    (c) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the
    same manner and under the same conditions as other Federal departments
    and agencies.
    (d) <>  Administrative Support Services.--
    (1) In general.--On the request of the Commission, the
    Administrator of General Services shall provide to the
    Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
    services necessary for the Commission to carry out this Act.
    (2) Detailees.--
    (A) Federal employees.--
    (i) In general.--At the request of the
    Commission, the head of any Federal agency or
    department may detail to the Commission, on a
    reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any
    employee of the agency or department.
    (ii) Civil service status.--The detail of an
    employee under clause (i) shall be without
    interruption or loss of civil service status or
    privilege.
    (iii) No additional compensation.--A Federal
    employee who is detailed to the Commission under
    this subparagraph may not receive any additional
    pay, allowances, benefits, or other compensation
    by reason of the detail of the employee to the
    Commission or any services performed by the
    employee for the Commission.
    (B) State employees.--The Commission may--
    (i) accept the services of personnel detailed
    from a State; and
    (ii) reimburse the State for the services of
    the detailed personnel.

    (e) Volunteer and Uncompensated Services.--Notwithstanding section
    1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Commission may accept and use
    such voluntary and uncompensated services as the Commission determines
    to be necessary.
    (f) Gifts.--The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts,
    grants, bequests, or devises of money, services, or property from any
    public or private source for the purpose of covering the costs incurred
    by the Commission in carrying out this Act.
    SEC. 8. REPORTS.

    (a) Interim Reports.--The Commission may submit to Congress such
    interim reports as the Commission considers to be appropriate.
    (b) Final Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which
    all members of the Commission are appointed, the Commission shall submit
    to Congress a final report containing--
    (1) a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of
    the Commission;
    (2) <>  the recommendations of the
    Commission; and
    (3) any other information that the Commission considers to
    be appropriate.
    SEC. 9. TERMINATION.

    The Commission shall terminate on December 31, 2026.

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    SEC. 10. EXPENDITURES OF COMMISSION.

    (a) In General.--All expenditures of the Commission, including any
    reimbursement required under this Act, shall be made solely from donated
    funds.
    (b) No Additional Funds Authorized.--No additional funds are
    authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.

    Approved December 23, 2020.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 1014:
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    SENATE REPORTS: No. 116-62 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works).
    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020):
    Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate.
    Dec. 8, considered and passed House.
    DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2020):
    Dec. 23, Presidential statement.