[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 53 (Wednesday, May 3, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H2469]
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  AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS BY THE EARTH FORCE YOUTH 
                              BIKE SUMMIT

  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be discharged from 
further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 314), 
authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a bike rodeo to be 
conducted by the Earth Force Youth Bike Summit, and ask for its 
immediate consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Miller of Florida). Is there objection 
to the request of the gentleman from Ohio?
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I yield 
to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LaTourette) to explain his request.
  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding to me 
for an explanation.
  Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 314 authorizes the use of the Capitol 
Grounds for Get Outspoken, Youth Bicycle Summit to be held on May 10, 
2000, or on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly 
designate.
  The resolution also authorizes the architect of the Capitol, the 
Capitol Police Board and the sponsor of the event to negotiate the 
necessary arrangements for carrying out of the events in complete 
compliance with the rules and regulations governing the use of the 
Capitol Grounds. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend for yielding. I also want to 
thank him for his leadership and sponsorship of this measure.
  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to revise and extend 
his remarks.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, my goal in Congress has been to promote 
more livable communities. Livable communities are those that are safe, 
healthy and economically secure.
  There are many things that we in Congress can do to enhance 
livability. Whether it is requiring the Post office to play by the same 
rules as the rest of America by following local land use and zoning 
laws or by having more rational water policies to help protect and 
renew our waterways.
  It is important that Congress lead by example and support policies 
and programs that contribute to the health, safety and economic 
security of our communities. One simple step we can take today is to 
support this resolution and the event that it will enable.
  On May 10th, Earth Force will hold their annual Bike Rodeo on the 
Capitol Grounds.
  This event is the culmination of a nation wide cycling education 
project. Children from all of our districts were asked to devise safe 
bicycling routes through their communities and share their proposals 
with their peers.
  To commemorate their efforts Earth Force holds the bike rodeo to 
promote youth civic involvement and teach children about safe biking 
techniques.
  This is a fun event with an important message. In 1998, 350,000 
children 14 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for 
bicycle-related injuries. Collisions with motor vehicles account for 90 
percent of all bicycle related deaths and 10 percent of all non-fatal 
injuries.
  Bike safety education will go a long way to preventing these 
unnecessary fatalities and significantly enhance the livability of our 
communities.
  This event is the perfect way to celebrate May as National Bike 
Safety Month.
  I welcome the support of my colleagues on this resolution and 
encourage you to join Earth Force on May 10th to celebrate the 
leadership demonstrated by the youths they are honoring.
  Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 314

       Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
     concurring),

     SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF BIKE RODEO ON CAPITOL GROUNDS.

       The Earth Force Youth Bike Summit (in this resolution 
     referred to as the ``sponsor'') shall be permitted to sponsor 
     a bike rodeo (in this resolution referred to as the 
     ``event'') on the Capitol Grounds on May 10, 2000, or on such 
     other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 
     the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may 
     jointly designate.

     SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

       (a) In General.--The event authorized by section 1 shall be 
     free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to 
     interfere with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be 
     prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol 
     Police Board.
       (b) Expenses and Liabilities.--The sponsor shall assume 
     full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident 
     to all activities associated with the event.

     SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.

       (a) Structures and Equipment.--Subject to the approval of 
     the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may erect upon the 
     Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and 
     other related structures and equipment as may be required for 
     the event authorized by section 1.
       (b) Additional Arrangements.--The Architect of the Capitol 
     and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any such 
     additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the 
     event.

     SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.

       The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of 
     the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 
     31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, 
     advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol 
     Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the 
     Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event authorized by 
     section 1.

     SEC. 5. LIMITATIONS ON REPRESENTATIONS.

       (a) In General.--No person may represent, either directly 
     or indirectly, that this resolution or any activity carried 
     out under this resolution in any way constitutes approval or 
     endorsement by the Federal Government of any person or any 
     product or service.
       (b) Enforcement.--The Architect of the Capitol and the 
     Capitol Police Board shall enter into an agreement with the 
     sponsor, and such other persons participating in the event 
     authorized by section 1 as the Architect of the Capitol and 
     the Capitol Police Board considers appropriate, under which 
     such persons shall agree to comply with the requirements of 
     subsection (a). The agreement shall specifically prohibit the 
     use of any photograph taken at the event for a commercial 
     purpose and shall provide for the imposition of financial 
     penalties if any violations of the agreement occur.

  The concurrent resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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