[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 6147-6148]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR OPENING CEREMONIES OF SUNRAYCE 
                                   99

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 48) authorizing the use of the 
Capitol Grounds for the opening ceremonies of Sunrayce 99.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 48

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

     SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR OPENING CEREMONIES OF 
                   SUNRAYCE 99.

       The organizers of Sunrayce 99 (in this resolution referred 
     to as the ``sponsor'') shall be permitted to sponsor a public 
     event, with solar-powered cars, on the Capitol Grounds on 
     June 20, 1999, or on such other dates as the Speaker of the 
     House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, to 
     conduct opening ceremonies for Sunrayce 99.

     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. EVENT PREPARATIONS.

       (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, including arrangements to limit access to First Street 
     between Independence Avenue Southwest and Constitution Avenue 
     Northwest.

     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, 
     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. LIMITATION ON REPRESENTATIONS.

       (a) In General.--The event authorized by section 1 may be 
     conducted only after the Architect of the Capitol and the 
     Capitol Police Board enter into an agreement with the sponsor 
     that prohibits the sponsor--
       (1) from representing, 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 product or service offered by 
     the sponsor; and
       (2) from using any photograph taken at the event for a 
     commercial purpose.
       (b) Penalties.--The agreement shall provide for financial 
     penalties to be imposed if any photograph is used in 
     violation of this section.

                              {time}  1500

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Stearns). Pursuant to the rule, the 
gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble) and the gentlewoman from the 
District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble).
  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 48 authorizes the use of the 
Capitol grounds for the Sunrayce '99 solar power car event to be held 
on June 20th, 1999, or on such date as the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration 
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 the event 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, and the sponsor 
will assume responsibility for all expenses and liabilities related to 
the event. In addition, sales, advertisements, and solicitations are 
explicitly prohibited on the Capitol grounds for this event.
  The Capitol grounds will be used for the opening ceremonies for the 
solar power car event that will begin at the Capitol and after 
traversing through five States, conclude in Orlando, Florida. 
Intercollegiate men and women from all over the United States have 
taken part in the development of the solar power cars. Scholarship 
achievement awards will be awarded to participants that display 
exceptional levels of technical innovation, engineering excellence, 
artistic excellence, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
  This day will highlight the importance of and help us develop a 
better understanding for the many different uses of solar energy. I 
support this resolution, and urge my colleagues to join in support.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Resolution 48 authorizes the use of the 
Capitol grounds for the Sunrayce '99 solar powered car event scheduled 
to be held on the Capitol grounds on June 20, 1999. During this event, 
college women and men who have designed and developed their own solar 
power cars will begin a five-State run from the Capitol grounds to 
Orlando, Florida.
  In addition to highlighting the innovation and ingenuity of design 
and engineering by the college students, the event will emphasize the 
power and benefits of solar energy.
  General Motors, Electronic Data Systems, and the Energy Department 
are once again cosponsors of the event. The event's sponsors will 
assume all responsibility for expenses and liabilities related to the 
event. As with all Capitol event, sales, advertisements, and 
solicitations are explicitly prohibited on the Capitol grounds for the 
event.
  I support House Concurrent Resolution 48 and urge its passage.
  Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I want to thank Congressman 
Bud Shuster, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, for moving H. 
Con. Res. 48 through the Committee and to the Floor so expeditiously.
  The resolution we are considering today will permit the organizers of 
Sunrayce 99 to sponsor a public event, with solar-powered cars, on the 
Capitol Grounds on June 20, 1999, or on such other dates as the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, to conduct opening 
ceremonies for Sunrayce 99.
  As the Chairman and co-founder of the House Renewable Energy Caucus I 
appreciate the innovation necessary to identify and utilize alternative 
forms of energy. As we move into the 21st Century, one of the critical 
environmental challenges facing us is the need to discover the 
possibilities of sustainable energy development, so that our children, 
and their families will be able to enjoy the clean air and environment 
that is so important to the health of our nation.
  From June 20-29 the world will watch as up to 40 teams participate in 
Sunrayce 99 and demonstrate good-spirited competition and innovation at 
its best. The teams will race through five states, from the start in 
Washington, DC, to the finish at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort near 
Orlando, Florida in the nation's premier solar powered vehicle event.
  Sunrayce 99 showcases the imagination, ingenuity and teamwork of 
graduate and undergraduate teams from North America in the development 
of highly efficient vehicles powered solely by a viable, renewable and 
sustainable energy source--the sun. I am proud to note that the 
University of Arizona has registered a team. General Motors, Electronic 
Data Systems and the U.S. Department of Energy are the sponsors of this 
biennial intercollegiate competition.
  The top three finishing teams will receive trophies and cash awards. 
Scholarship

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achievement awards will also be granted for technical innovation, 
engineering excellence, artistic talents, teamwork and good 
sportsmanship.
  Sunrayce 99 not only demonstrates the possibilities of sustainable 
energy development, but also the importance of public/private 
partnerships. This approach will allow companies to work hand in hand 
with government in successfully tackling the environmental challenges 
ahead. I applaud the participants of Sunrayce 99--sponsors, applicants, 
universities, and administrators--for making innovation a reality.
  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble) that the House suspend the 
rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, House Concurrent 
Resolution 48.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was 
agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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