[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H4175-H4240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 
                             INFRASTRUCTURE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following 
communication from the chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure; which was read and, without objection, referred to the 
Committee on Appropriations:

         Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of 
           Representatives,
                                    Washington, DC, July 28, 2021.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Washington, 
         DC.
       Dear Madam Speaker: On July 28, 2021, pursuant to section 
     3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to 
     consider twelve resolutions included in the General Services 
     Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs.
       I have enclosed copies of the resolutions adopted.
           Sincerely,
                                                 Peter A. DeFazio,
                                                            Chair.
       Enclosures.

                          Committee Resolution


           ALTERATION--SUITLAND FEDERAL CENTER, SUITLAND, MD

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for the repair and alteration of 4600 Silver Hill 
     North and 4600 Silver Hill South at the Suitland Federal 
     Center in Suitland, MD at a design cost of $4,316,000, an 
     estimated construction cost of $41,498,000, and a management 
     and inspection cost of $3,544,000, for an estimated total 
     project cost of $49,358,000, a prospectus for which is 
     attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted 
     by this resolution.

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                          Committee Resolution


    ALTERATION--CONSOLIDATION ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, VARIOUS BUILDINGS

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for the reconfiguration and renovation of space 
     within government-owned and leased buildings during Fiscal 
     Year 2022 to improve space utilization, optimize inventory, 
     and decrease reliance on leased space at a total cost of 
     $25,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution.
       Provided, that an Expenditure Plan be submitted to the 
     Committee prior to expenditure of any funds.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided, that consolidation projects result in reduced 
     annual rent paid by the tenant agency.
       Provided, that no consolidation project exceeds $20,000,000 
     in costs.
       Provided further, that preference be given to consolidation 
     projects that achieve an office utilization rate of 130 
     usable square feet or less per person.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.

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                          Committee Resolution


 ALTERATION--FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM, VARIOUS BUILDINGS

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repair and alterations to upgrade, replace, 
     and improve fire protection systems and life safety features 
     in government-owned buildings during Fiscal Year 2022 at a 
     total cost of $50,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached 
     to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.

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                          Committee Resolution


     ALTERATION--CHILDCARE SYSTEMS AND SECURITY, VARIOUS BUILDINGS

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec.  3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repair and alterations to identify building 
     wide security vulnerabilities at each childcare center 
     located in a General Services Administration controlled 
     building and to expedite action to upgrade these buildings to 
     the minimum security standards during Fiscal Year 2022 at a 
     total cost of $45,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached 
     to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.

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                      Amended Committee Resolution


          CONSTRUCTION--U.S. LAND PORT OF ENTRY, CALEXICO, CA

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec.  3307, additional appropriations 
     are authorized for construction of Phase IIB of a two-phase 
     project to reconfigure and expand the existing land port of 
     entry in downtown Calexico, CA, at an additional design cost 
     of $83,000, additional estimated construction cost of 
     $3,335,000, and additional management and inspection cost of 
     $251,000, for a total additional cost of $3,669,000, a 
     prospectus for which is attached to and included in this 
     resolution. This resolution amends the authorization of the 
     Committee on September 30, 2020, of Prospectus No. PCA-BSC-
     CA19.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided, that the Administrator of General Services shall 
     aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by 
     the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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              ALTERATION--TACOMA UNION STATION, TACOMA, WA

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec.  3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations for the Tacoma Union 
     Station located at 1717 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, to 
     address seismic deficiencies and undertake targeted building 
     system modernizations, at a design cost of $3,395,000, an 
     estimated construction cost of $43,289,000, and a management 
     and inspection cost of $1,931,000 for an estimated total 
     project cost of $48,615,000, a prospectus for which is 
     attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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                          Committee Resolution


ALTERATION--PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE (PJKK) FEDERAL BUILDING AND 
                     U.S. COURTHOUSE, HONOLULU, HI

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations for the Federal 
     Building portion of the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole 
     (PJKK) Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse complex located 
     at 300 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, HI, for mechanical 
     and electrical upgrades, restroom upgrades, and fire and 
     life-safety systems replacement, at a design cost of 
     $4,115,000, an estimated construction cost of $37,429,000, 
     and a management and inspection cost of $2,820,000, for an 
     estimated total project cost of $44,364,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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    ALTERATION--THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. FEDERAL BUILDING, BOSTON, MA

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations to replace the roof 
     systems at the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 
     located at 10 Causeway Street in Boston, MA, at a design cost 
     of $1,241,000, an estimated construction cost of $12,761,000, 
     and a management and inspection cost of $1,105,000, for an 
     estimated total project cost of $15,107,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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    ALTERATION--HOWARD M. METZENBAUM U.S. COURTHOUSE, CLEVELAND, OH

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations to replace the plaza 
     at the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse located at 201 
     Superior Avenue in Cleveland, OH, to complete critical 
     structural repairs and upgrades to the building's plaza 
     system to address life-safety concerns at a design cost of 
     $2,111,000, an estimated construction cost of $17,572,000, 
     and a management and inspection cost of $1,784,000 for an 
     estimated total project cost of $21,467,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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                          Committee Resolution


  ALTERATION--PATRICK V. MCNAMARA FEDERAL BUILDING GARAGE, DETROIT, MI

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations to complete critical 
     structural and related system upgrades at the Patrick V. 
     McNamara Federal Building Garage located at 477 Michigan 
     Avenue in Detroit, MI, at an additional design cost of 
     $150,000, an additional estimated construction cost of 
     $9,575,000, and an additional management and inspection cost 
     of $289,000, for a total additional cost of $10,014,000, and 
     a total estimated project cost of $20,734,000, to account for 
     additional structural repair needs, cost escalations, and 
     inclusion of temporary, off-site leased parking costs for the 
     duration of the project, a prospectus for which is attached 
     to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends 
     prospectus number PMI-0133-DE17 which was approved by the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
     of Representatives on May 25, 2016.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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     ALTERATION--MINTON-CAPEHART FEDERAL BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations to undertake 
     structural and related system upgrades of the parking garage 
     at the Minton-Capehart Federal Building located at 575 North 
     Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis, IN, at an additional 
     design cost of $653,000, an additional estimated construction 
     cost of $4,321,000, and an additional management and 
     inspection cost of $458,000, for a total additional cost of 
     $5,432,000, and a total estimated project cost of 
     $19,373,000, to account for cost escalation due to time and 
     market conditions, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution. This resolution amends 
     prospectus number PIN-0133-IN17 and prospectus number PIN-
     0133-IN19 which were approved by the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
     Representatives on May 25, 2016, and September 27, 2018, 
     respectively.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided further, that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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  ALTERATION--WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY, JR. U.S. COURTHOUSE AND U.S. POST 
                OFFICE AND COURTHOUSE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

       Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are 
     authorized for repairs and alterations for the William J. 
     Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse (Holloway CT) at 200 
     Northwest Fourth Street, Oklahoma City, OK, and the United 
     Post Office and Courthouse (PO-CT) at 215 Dean A. McGee 
     Avenue for alterations to the Holloway CT and PO-CT, to 
     include interior alterations such as modernization of 
     outdated mechanical, fire alarm, electrical, and plumbing 
     systems; and exterior improvements, such as stone repair and 
     roof and window system replacements, at an additional design 
     cost of $1,355,000, an addigtional estimated construction 
     cost of $3,922,000, and a reduction in the management and 
     inspection cost of $605,000, for a total additional cost of 
     $4,672,000, and a total estimated project cost of 
     $149,118,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution. This resolution amends 
     prospectus number POK-0046-0072-OK20 which was approvedc by 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives on September 30, 2020.
       Provided, that the General Services Administration shall 
     not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by 
     this resolution.
       Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the 
     date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
     House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of 
     General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member 
     a response in writing that provides any information requested 
     regarding the project.
       Provided, further that the Administrator of General 
     Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if 
     determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-
     effective.

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  There was no objection.

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