[House Report 111-415]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
111th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 111-415
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RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC HIGHWAY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS
DESIGNATION AS AN ALL-AMERICAN ROAD BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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February 22, 2010.--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. 917]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 917) recognizing the
Florida Keys Scenic Highway on the occasion of its designation
as an All-American Road by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, having considered the same, report favorably
thereon with an amendment and recommend that the resolution be
agreed to.
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the
following:
That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on the
occasion of its designation as an All-American Road by the U.S.
Department of Transportation; and
(2) congratulates those residents of the Florida Keys who
participated in the effort to support this designation.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 917, as amended, recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic
Highway on the occasion of its designation as an All-American
Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation and congratulates
those residents of the Florida Keys who participated in the
effort to support this designation.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
H. Res. 917, as amended, recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic
Highway on the occasion of its designation as an All-American
Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This
designation was announced by DOT as part of the 2009 National
Scenic Byways Program designations on October 16, 2009. The
Florida Keys Scenic Highway was one of the just five All-
American Roads named in this round of designations, and is the
first All-American Road in the state of Florida.
Since its inception in 1991, the National Scenic Byways
Program has recognized, preserved, and enhanced a collection of
roads based upon their scenic, historic, recreational,
cultural, archaeological, and natural intrinsic qualities. To
be designated as an All-American Road, a byway must possess at
least two outstanding intrinsic qualities, and must serve as a
destination unto itself. Prior to receiving this national
designation, the Florida Keys Scenic Highway had been
designated as a Florida State Scenic Highway since 2001.
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway was chosen for the
designation of All-American Road based upon its recreational
and scenic qualities. The highway runs for over 100 miles along
U.S. 1 from Key Largo to Key West, spanning 42 bridges over the
Atlantic Ocean, the Florida Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The
Florida Keys Scenic Highway is a leading tourist destination,
known for its recreational opportunities, State and national
parks, historic sites, museums, and cultural heritage.
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway follows the East Coast
Railway line established in the early 1900s by Henry Flagler,
and travels along a portion of the ``old national road'' that
ran from Maine to Florida. Today, the highway serves as a key
transportation and tourism link for the region.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 917, as amended, recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic
Highway on the occasion of its designation as an All-American
Road by DOT. Further, the resolution congratulates the
residents of the Florida Keys who participated in the effort to
support this designation.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On November 18, 2009, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
introduced H. Res. 917. This resolution has not been introduced
in a previous Congress.
On January 27, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session to consider H. Res. 917. The
Committee adopted an amendment to the resolution by voice vote
with a quorum present. The Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure ordered the resolution, as amended, reported
favorably to the House by voice vote.
RECORD VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules 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 consideration of H. Res. 917, or ordering the resolution,
as amended, reported. A motion to order H. Res. 917, as
amended, 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 clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 917, as amended, 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 2010, or 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
level 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, so no 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, the Committee is required to include a list
of congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited
tariff benefits, as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of
rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. H. Res.
917, as amended, does not contain any earmarks, limited tax
benefits, or limited tariff benefits under clause 9(e), 9(f),
or 9(g) of rule XXI.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H. Res. 917, as amended, 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. 917, as amended, 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. 917, as
amended, 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
legislation.
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 (P.L. 104-1).
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
H. Res. 917, as amended, makes no changes in existing law.