[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 104 (Friday, June 17, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5649-H5684]
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 referred to the Committee on 
Appropriations:

                                         House of Representatives,


               Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,

                                    Washington, DC, June 15, 2022.
     Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Madam Speaker: On June 15, 2022, pursuant to section 
     3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to 
     consider eight 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--ENERGY AND WATER RETROFIT AND CONSERVATION MEASURES 
                       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 to implement projects that directly result in 
     reduced energy usage, reduced water usage, utility costs 
     savings and reduced pollution and emissions in Government-
     owned buildings beginning in fiscal year 2023 at a total cost 
     of $15,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and 
     included in this resolution.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any 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 
     the General Services, the Administrator shall provide such

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     Member a response in writing that provides any information 
     requested regarding the program.
       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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                          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 buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of 
     the General Services Administration during fiscal year 2023 
     at a total cost of $30,000,000, 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 
     the General Services, the Administrator shall provide such 
     Member a response in writing that provides any information 
     requested regarding the program.
       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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                          Committee Resolution


   ALTERATION--JUDICIARY CAPITAL SECURITY PROGRAM, VARIOUS BUIILDINGS

       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 alterations to improve physical security in 
     buildings under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of the 
     General Services Administration occupied by the Federal 
     judiciary and the Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals 
     Service, during fiscal year 2023 at a total cost of 
     $20,000,000, 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.
       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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                          Committee Resolution


       alteration--seismic mitigation 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 alterations to install, upgrade, and improve 
     seismic performance in buildings under the jurisdiction, 
     custody, and control of the General Services Administration 
     during fiscal year 2023 at a total cost of $10,000,000, 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 
     the General Services, the Administrator shall provide such 
     Member a response in writing that provides any information 
     requested regarding the program.
       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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                          Committee Resolution


            alteration--conveying systems, various locations

       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 upgrade, replace, 
     and improve the conveying systems in the Birch Bayh Federal 
     Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis, IN, Wilbur 
     Wright Federal Building in Washington, DC, Howard T. Markey 
     National Courts Building in Washington, DC, Lafayette Federal 
     Building in Washington, DC, and Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal 
     Building in Chicago, IL, as detailed in the attached 
     prospectus, at an estimated total project cost of 
     $63,198,000, 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, 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--fire alarm systems, various locations

       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 upgrade, replace 
     and improve the fire alarm systems in the Orville Wright 
     Building in Washington, DC, Internal Revenue Service 
     Buildings in Washington, DC, Theodore Roosevelt Building in 
     Washington, DC, One White Flint in Bethesda, MD, and the 
     Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, DC as detailed in 
     the attached prospectus, at an estimated total project cost 
     of $81,125,000, 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, 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--climate and resilience 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 to advance climate adaptation and resilience risk 
     assessments and mitigation strategies to safeguard property 
     under the jurisdiction, custody, and control of the General 
     Services Administration at a total cost of $60,000,000, a 
     prospectus for which is attached to and included in this 
     resolution.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any 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 
     the General Services, the Administrator shall provide such 
     Member a response in writing that provides any information 
     requested regarding the program.
       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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                          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 2023 to support ongoing consolidation efforts to improve 
     space utilization, optimize inventory, decrease reliance on 
     leased space, and reduce the Government's environmental 
     footprint at a total cost of $30,000,000, a prospectus for 
     which is attached to and included in this resolution.
       Provided further, that the General Services Administration 
     shall not delegate to any 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 
     the General Services, the Administrator shall provide such 
     Member a response in writing that provides any information 
     requested regarding the program.
       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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