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110th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 110-135
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SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
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May 8, 2007.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Oberstar, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Res. 352]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 352) supporting the goals
and ideals of National Public Works Week, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend
that the resolution be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 352 supports the goals and ideals of National
Public Works Week.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
``Public works'' is loosely defined as projects or programs
carried out by Federal, state, or local government for the
benefit of the community. These projects and programs include:
transportation systems, such as rail, highways, and public
transit; water supply infrastructure; sewage and refuse
disposal systems; public buildings; and other structures and
facilities.
Public works infrastructure, facilities, and services
provide safety, health, and economic assurances for both large
and small populations. These services are provided in an
efficient and effective method because of the skill of public
works professionals, such as engineers, administrators, and
servicemen.
H. Res. 352 recognizes the contribution of public works
professionals to communities across the country by facilitating
a resolution to recognize this year's National Public Works
Week, which is being held from May 20 through 26, 2007.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 352 recognizes the significant diverse
contributions that public works professionals make every day to
improve the U.S. public infrastructure and the communities that
they serve, and states that the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public
Works Week;
(2) recognizes and celebrates the important service
that public works professionals make to each citizen's
daily life; and
(3) urges citizens and communities throughout the
United States to pay tribute to public works
professionals and to recognize the substantial
contributions that public works professionals make to
the Nation.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On May 1, 2007, Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure Chairman James L. Oberstar introduced H. Res.
352.
On May 2, 2007, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session and ordered H. Res. 352
reported favorably to the House by voice vote.
RECORD VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives
requires each committee report to include the total number of
votes cast for and against on each record vote on a motion to
report and on any amendment offered to the measure or matter,
and the names of those members voting for and against. There
were no recorded votes taken in connection with ordering H.
Res. 352 reported. A motion to order H. Res. 352 reported
favorably to the House was agreed to by voice vote with a
quorum present.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are
reflected in this report.
COST OF LEGISLATION
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(d)(2) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H. Res. 352
is a resolution of the House of Representatives and therefore
does not have the force of law. As such, there is no cost
associated with this resolution for fiscal year 2007, or for
any fiscal year thereafter.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(2) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding, so no comparison of the total estimated
funding level for the relevant programs to the appropriate
levels under current law is required.
2. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding, so no statement of general performance and
objectives for any measure that authorizes funding is required.
3. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding. Neither a cost estimate nor comparison for
any measure that authorizes funding is required.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XXI
Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, H. Res. 352 does not contain any
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI
of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
With respect to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 352 is a resolution of
the House of Representatives and therefore does not have the
force of law. As such, clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII does not
apply.
FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT
H. Res. 352 contains no Federal mandates.
PREEMPTION CLARIFICATION
Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local,
or tribal law. The Committee states that H. Res. 352 does not
preempt any state, local, or tribal law.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act are created by this
resolution.
APPLICABILITY TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the resolution does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law
104-1).
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
H. Res. 352 makes no changes in existing law.
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