[House Report 110-135]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



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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