[House Report 110-453]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
110th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 110-453
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RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN HIGHWAY USERS ALLIANCE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS
75TH ANNIVERSARY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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November 15, 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. 772]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 772) recognizing the
American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th
anniversary, and for other purposes, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend
that the resolution be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 772 recognizes the achievements of the American
Highway Users Alliance, celebrates the Alliance's 75th
anniversary, and encourages the American Highway Users Alliance
to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists
and the transportation industry.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
The National Highway Users Conference (known as the
``Highway Users'') was founded in 1932 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr.,
then president of General Motors Corporation, and other civic
leaders for the purpose of working ``for good, all-weather
roads in every state.'' In 1970, the Highway Users merged with
the Automotive Safety Foundation and was renamed the Highway
Users Federation for Safety and Mobility. In 1995, the
organization was renamed the American Highway Users Alliance.
The Highway Users has voiced the interests of motorists and
businesses on all major national highway and traffic safety
legislation over the past 75 years. Included in these efforts,
the Highway Users strongly promoted passage of the Federal-Aid
Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the Interstate Highway
System and established the Highway Trust Fund. The Highway
Users has worked tirelessly over the past 75 years to protect
the integrity of the Highway Trust Fund and State highway trust
funds.
The Highway Users has conducted crucial research
documenting the promise and potential of modern United States
highways in improving safety, improving emergency evacuations,
and facilitating the transportation system that has allowed our
nation's economy to grow.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 772 recognizes the outstanding achievements of the
American Highway Users Alliance and its sustained contribution
in service to our nation and celebrates the Alliance's 75th
Anniversary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On October 24, 2007, Chairman James L. Oberstar introduced
H. Res. 772.
On October 31, 2007, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session and ordered the resolution
reported favorably to the House by voice vote with a quorum
present.
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. 772 reported. A motion to order H. Res. 772 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)(I) 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. 772
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 2008, 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
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
goals 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. 772, 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 (3)(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H. Res. 772 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. 772 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. 772 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 legislation 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. 772 makes no changes to existing law.