A Central Illinois Congressman is joining a California lawmaker to reintroduce a bill to turn U.S. Route 66 into a National Historic Trail. According to Congressman Darin LaHood, the name designation could attract more tourists across the state.

The legislation has previously passed the House of Representatives, where LaHood is joining U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano of California as the bill's sponsors. U.S. Route 66 spans 2,238 miles across the United States.