[House Report 111-477]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


111th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     111-477

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 SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL LEARN TO FLY DAY, AND FOR 
                             OTHER PURPOSES

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 May 7, 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. 1284]

    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 1284) supporting the goals 
and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other 
purposes, having considered the same, report favorably thereon 
with amendments and recommend that the resolution as amended be 
agreed to.
    The amendments are as follows:
  Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the 
following:

  That the House of Representatives--
    (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly 
Day; and
    (2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight 
schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the 
Nation's next generation of pilots.

    Amend the preamble to read as follows:

Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on 
the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States;

Whereas many of the Nation's heroes have been pilots, including the Wright 
brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ``Chuck'' Yeager, the 
Nation's astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. 
Airways Flight 1549, among others;

Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they 
could achieve their greatness;

Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 
commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States;

Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to 
those who fly for recreation, pleasure, and work;

Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the 
Nation and around the world quickly and efficiently; and

Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe 
International Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it

    Amend the title so as to read:

    Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn 
to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

                       PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION

    H. Res. 1284, as amended, supports the goals and ideals of 
International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

                  BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

    In recent years, the U.S. pilot population has declined. To 
cultivate a new generation of pilots to act as role models and 
ensure that the airlines are able to meet future needs for 
airline pilots, the International Learn to Fly Day was 
established. On May 15, 2009, International Learn to Fly Day 
was announced at the Experimental Aviation Association's 
AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with the support of aviation 
groups, industry partners, flight schools, and flight 
instructors. The day was founded as an effort to increase 
interest in flying and to encourage the aviation community to 
get others involved in aviation. International Learn to Fly Day 
will be observed each year on the third Saturday of May.
    On International Learn to Fly Day, participating flight 
schools, airports, and independent flight instructors offer 
free flight instruction courses and other events to educate 
people about flying. Participants learn about what to expect 
during flight training, how flight training can be a life-
changing experience, associated costs and loan options, and 
career opportunities. The aviation community lends its time and 
expertise to get others involved in aviation and increase 
interest in flying.

                       SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION

    H. Res. 1284, as amended, supports the goals and ideals of 
International Learn to Fly Day and recognizes the contributions 
of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and 
industry in promoting and teaching the Nation's next generation 
of pilots.

            LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

    On April 21, 2010, Representative Allen Boyd introduced H. 
Res. 1284. This resolution has not been introduced in a 
previous Congress. On April 29, 2010, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to 
consider H. Res. 1284. The Committee adopted an amendment to 
the bill by voice vote with a quorum present. The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure ordered H. Res. 1284, as 
amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote with a 
quorum present.

                              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 recorded 
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. 1284, amending it, or ordering 
the resolution reported. A motion to order H. Res. 1284 
reported, as amended, 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. 1284, 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 
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, 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. 
1284, 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

    With respect to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 1284, 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. 1284, 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. 1284, 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 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 (P.L. 104-1).

         CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED

    H. Res. 1284, as amended, makes no changes in existing law.

                                  
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