[House Report 113-718]
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 549

113th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - House Report 113-718

                                (113-85)

                                     

   SUMMARY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 
                 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE 113TH CONGRESS



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                    ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

                             first session
                             
                   January 3, 2013-December 16, 2013
                                  and
                             second session
                             
                   January 7, 2014-December 16, 2014


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             COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                                     
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 December 30, 2014.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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                 U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

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             COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

                  BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania, Chairman
DON YOUNG, Alaska                    NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin           PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina         ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee,          Columbia
  Vice Chair                         JERROLD NADLER, New York
JOHN L. MICA, Florida                CORRINE BROWN, Florida
FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey        EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
GARY G. MILLER, California           ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland
SAM GRAVES, Missouri                 RICK LARSEN, Washington
SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia  MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts
CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan          TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York
DUNCAN HUNTER, California            MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania           DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois
BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas              TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
BOB GIBBS, Ohio                      ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania         DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland
RICHARD L. HANNA, New York           JOHN GARAMENDI, California
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida              ANDREE CARSON, Indiana
STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida       JANICE HAHN, California
JEFF DENHAM, California              RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota
REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin            ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona
THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky              DINA TITUS, Nevada
STEVE DAINES, Montana                SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
TOM RICE, South Carolina             ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           LOIS FRANKEL, Florida
ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas                CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois
MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida

                        SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION

                FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey, Chairman
THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin           RICK LARSEN, Washington
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina         PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee       EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
SAM GRAVES, Missouri                 MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts
BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas              DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania         ANDREE CARSON, Indiana
RICHARD L. HANNA, New York           RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida              DINA TITUS, Nevada
JEFF DENHAM, California              SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin            CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois
THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky              CORRINE BROWN, Florida
STEVE DAINES, Montana                ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut
ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas                NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina           (Ex Officio)
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois, Vice Chair
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex 
    Officio)
        SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

                  DUNCAN HUNTER, California, Chairman
DON YOUNG, Alaska                    JOHN GARAMENDI, California
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina         ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland
FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey        RICK LARSEN, Washington
PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania         TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York
STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida,      LOIS FRANKEL, Florida
  Vice Chair                         CORRINE BROWN, Florida
TOM RICE, South Carolina             JANICE HAHN, California
MARK SANFORD, South Carolina         NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida                (Ex Officio)
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex 
    Officio)

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY 
                               MANAGEMENT

                  LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania, Chairman
THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin           ANDREE CARSON, Indiana
JOHN L. MICA, Florida                ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas      Columbia
BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas, Vice Chair  MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota
MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina         DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland
SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania            RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota
MARK SANFORD, South Carolina         DINA TITUS, Nevada
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex       NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
    Officio)                           (Ex Officio)

                  SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

                  THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin, Chairman
DON YOUNG, Alaska                    ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina             Columbia
JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee       PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
JOHN L. MICA, Florida                JERROLD NADLER, New York
FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey        EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
GARY G. MILLER, California           MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts
SAM GRAVES, Missouri                 MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine
SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia  GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
DUNCAN HUNTER, California            TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania           ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas              DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               JANICE HAHN, California
BOB GIBBS, Ohio                      RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota
RICHARD L. HANNA, New York           ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona
STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida       DINA TITUS, Nevada
REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin, Vice      SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
    Chair                            ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut
STEVE DAINES, Montana                LOIS FRANKEL, Florida
TOM RICE, South Carolina             CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas                  (Ex Officio)
SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex 
    Officio)
     SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

                   JEFF DENHAM, California, Chairman
JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee       CORRINE BROWN, Florida
JOHN L. MICA, Florida                DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois
GARY G. MILLER, California           JERROLD NADLER, New York
SAM GRAVES, Missouri                 ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland
SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia  MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine
CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan          GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania           TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota
LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana               ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
BOB GIBBS, Ohio                      JANICE HAHN, California
PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania         ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona
RICHARD L. HANNA, New York, Vice     ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut
    Chair                            PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida              MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts
THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky              NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas                  (Ex Officio)
SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex 
    Officio)
VACANCY

            SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

                       BOB GIBBS, Ohio, Chairman
DON YOUNG, Alaska                    TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York
GARY G. MILLER, California           DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland
SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia  JOHN GARAMENDI, California
CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan          LOIS FRANKEL, Florida
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD,           ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
    Arkansas,                            Columbia
  Vice Chair                         EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida              GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
JEFF DENHAM, California              STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin            JANICE HAHN, California
THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky              RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota
STEVE DAINES, Montana                ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona
TOM RICE, South Carolina             DINA TITUS, Nevada
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina         NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois                 (Ex Officio)
MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida
BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (Ex 
    Officio)
              PANEL ON 21st CENTURY FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION

                JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee, Chairman
GARY G. MILLER, California           JERROLD NADLER, New York
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas  CORRINE BROWN, Florida
RICHARD L. HANNA, New York           DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida              ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey
MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma           JANICE HAHN, California

                  PANEL ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

                JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee, Chairman
CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan          MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts
LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania           PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
TOM RICE, South Carolina             ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina             Columbia
SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania            RICK LARSEN, Washington
                                     SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York
                                 STAFF

             COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

                     Majority Full Committee Staff
                 Christopher P. Bertram, Staff Director
        Jennifer Hall, Deputy Staff Director and General Counsel
                  Matt Sturges, Deputy Staff Director
            Holly E. Woodruff Lyons, Deputy General Counsel
         Clare Doherty, Director of Budget and Program Analysis
               Collin McCune, Director of Member Services
            Beth Spivey, Director of Outreach and Coalitions
               April Blankenship, Financial Administrator
                  Dennis Wirtz, Legislative Assistant
               Mary Mitchell Todd, Legislative Assistant
            Mike Legg, Director of Facilities and Operations
                 Isabelle Beegle-Levin, Staff Assistant
                    Kristin Alcalde, Staff Assistant

                     Minority Full Committee Staff
                        Jim Zoia, Staff Director
                    Ward McCarragher, Chief Counsel
                    Ann Adler, Deputy Staff Director
                    Lisa James, Executive Assistant
                  Luke Strimer, Legislative Assistant

              Oversight and Investigations Majority Staff
                      Kimberly Urbanchuk, Counsel
                   Jason W. Rosa, Professional Staff

                        Majority Communications
                Jim Billimoria, Communications Director
               Justin Harclerode, Communications Advisor
                  Michael Marinaccio, Digital Director
                    Keith Hall, Digital Coordinator

                        Minority Communications
                   Ed Gilman, Communications Director
            Chelsea Welch, Legislative Assistant/Press Aide

                          Information Systems
                   Scott Putz, Systems Administrator
                 Larry Whittaker, Systems Administrator

                             Clerk's Office
                        Tracy G. Mosebey, Clerk
                        Jean Paffenback, Printer

                        SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION

                             Majority Staff
                          Naveen Rao, Counsel
                    Simone Perez, Professional Staff
                   John Bressler, Professional Staff
                     Hunter Presti, Staff Assistant

                             Minority Staff
                         Alex Burkett, Counsel
                          Rachel Carr, Counsel
                  Luke Strimer, Legislative Assistant
        SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

                             Majority Staff
                     John Rayfield, Staff Director
                   Geoff Gosselin, Professional Staff
                 Reyna McGrail, U.S. Coast Guard Fellow
                    George Riccardo, Staff Assistant

                             Minority Staff
                      Dave Jansen, Staff Director
                 Alexa Old Crow, Legislative Assistant

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY 
                               MANAGEMENT

                             Majority Staff
                      Dan Mathews, Staff Director
                         Johanna Hardy, Counsel
                      Pamela S. Williams, Counsel
                     Adam Twardzik, Staff Assistant

                             Minority Staff
                         Elliot Doomes, Counsel
                        Janet Erickson, Counsel
                 Alexa Old Crow, Legislative Assistant

                  SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

                             Majority Staff
                    Murphie Barrett, Staff Director
                        Shant Boyajian, Counsel
                    Andrew Brady, Professional Staff
                     Caryn Lund, Professional Staff
                      Alex Etchen, Staff Assistant

                             Minority Staff
             Helena Zyblikewycz, Senior Professional Staff
            Chelsea Welch, Legislative Assistant/Press Aide

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

                             Majority Staff
                     Mike Friedberg, Staff Director
                          Fred Miller, Counsel
                   David Connolly, Professional Staff

                             Minority Staff
                    Jennifer Homendy, Staff Director
                  Nick Martinelli, Professional Staff
                 Alexa Old Crow, Legislative Assistant

            SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

                             Majority Staff
                     John Anderson, Staff Director
                    Geoff Bowman, Professional Staff
                        Jonathan Pawlow, Counsel
                       Tracy Zea, Staff Assistant

                             Minority Staff
                          Ryan Seiger, Counsel
            Chelsea Welch, Legislative Assistant/Press Aide
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
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Jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
  Infrastructure.................................................     1
Rules of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure......     2
Statistical Overview: 2013-2014..................................    18
Summary of Activities:
  Full Committee.................................................    19
  Subcommittee on Aviation.......................................    33
  Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation........    50
  Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and 
    Emergency Management.........................................    62
  Subcommittee on Highways and Transit...........................    93
  Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials..   106
  Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment................   116
  Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation...................   134
  Panel on Public-Private Partnerships...........................   138
Oversight Plan of the Committee on Transportation and 
  Infrastructure.................................................   141
Hearings Held Pursuant to Clauses 2(n), (o), and (p) of Rule XI..   160














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113th Congress   }                                      {        Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session      }                                      {       113-718

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    SUMMARY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 
                 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE 113TH CONGRESS

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  December 30, 2014.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

 Mr. Shuster, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
                        submitted the following

                                 REPORT

       JURISDICTION OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 
                             INFRASTRUCTURE


    The jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, as prescribed by clause 1(r) of rule X of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives, is as follows:
    (1) Coast Guard, including lifesaving service, lighthouses, 
lightships, ocean derelicts, and the Coast Guard Academy.
    (2) Federal management of emergencies and natural 
disasters.
    (3) Flood control and improvement of rivers and harbors.
    (4) Inland waterways.
    (5) Inspection of merchant marine vessels, lights and 
signals, lifesaving equipment, and fire protection on such 
vessels.
    (6) Navigation and laws relating thereto, including 
pilotage.
    (7) Registering and licensing of vessels and small boats.
    (8) Rules and international arrangements to prevent 
collisions at sea.
    (9) The Capitol Building and the Senate and House Office 
Buildings.
    (10) Construction or maintenance of roads and post roads 
(other than appropriations therefor).
    (11) Construction or reconstruction, maintenance, and care 
of buildings and grounds of the Botanic Garden, the Library of 
Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.
    (12) Merchant marine (except for national security aspects 
thereof).
    (13) Purchase of sites and construction of post offices, 
customhouses, Federal courthouses, and Government buildings 
within the District of Columbia.
    (14) Oil and other pollution of navigable waters, including 
inland, coastal, and ocean waters.
    (15) Marine affairs, including coastal zone management, as 
they relate to oil and other pollution of navigable waters.
    (16) Public buildings and occupied or improved grounds of 
the United States generally.
    (17) Public works for the benefit of navigation, including 
bridges and dams (other than international bridges and dams).
    (18) Related transportation regulatory agencies (except the 
Transportation Security Administration).
    (19) Roads and the safety thereof.
    (20) Transportation, including civil aviation, railroads, 
water transportation, transportation safety (except automobile 
safety and transportation security functions of the Department 
of Homeland Security), transportation infrastructure, 
transportation labor, and railroad retirement and unemployment 
(except revenue measures related thereto).
    (21) Water power.

  RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, UNITED 
            STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 113TH CONGRESS


                       (Adopted January 23, 2013)


Rule I. General Provisions

    (a) Applicability of House Rules.--
          (1) In general.--The Rules of the House are the rules 
        of the Committee and its subcommittees so far as 
        applicable, except that a motion to recess from day to 
        day, and a motion to dispense with the first reading 
        (in full) of a bill or resolution, if printed copies 
        are available, are non-debatable privileged motions in 
        the Committee and its subcommittees.
          (2) Subcommittees.--Each subcommittee is part of the 
        Committee, and is subject to the authority and 
        direction of the Committee and its rules so far as 
        applicable.
          (3) Incorporation of House Rule on Committee 
        procedure.--rule XI of the Rules of the House, which 
        pertains entirely to Committee procedure, is 
        incorporated and made a part of the rules of the 
        Committee to the extent applicable. Pursuant to clause 
        2(a)(3) of rule XI of the Rules of the House, the 
        Chairman of the Committee is authorized to offer a 
        motion under clause 1 of rule XXII of the Rules of the 
        House whenever the Chairman considers it appropriate.
  (b) Publication of Rules.--Pursuant to clause 2(a) of rule XI 
of the Rules of the House, the Committee's rules shall be 
publicly available in electronic form and published in the 
Congressional Record not later than 30 days after the Chairman 
is elected in each odd-numbered year.
  (c) Vice Chairman.--The Chairman shall appoint a vice 
chairman of the Committee and of each subcommittee. If the 
Chairman of the Committee or subcommittee is not present at any 
meeting of the Committee or subcommittee, as the case may be, 
the vice chairman shall preside. If the vice chairman is not 
present, the ranking member of the majority party on the 
Committee or subcommittee who is present shall preside at that 
meeting.

Rule II. Regular, Additional, and Special Meetings

  (a) Regular Meetings.--Regular meetings of the Committee 
shall be held on the first Wednesday of every month to transact 
its business unless such day is a holiday, or the House is in 
recess or is adjourned, in which case the Chairman shall 
determine the regular meeting day of the Committee for that 
month. A regular meeting of the Committee may be dispensed with 
if, in the judgment of the Chairman, there is no need for the 
meeting. This paragraph shall not apply to meetings of any 
subcommittee.
    (b) Additional Meetings.--The Chairman may call and 
convene, as he or she considers necessary, additional meetings 
of the Committee for the consideration of any bill or 
resolution pending before the Committee or for the conduct of 
other Committee business. The Committee shall meet for such 
purpose pursuant to the call of the Chairman.
    (c) Special Meetings.--If at least three members of the 
Committee desire that a special meeting of the Committee be 
called by the Chairman, those members may file in the offices 
of the Committee their written request to the Chairman for that 
special meeting. Such request shall specify the measure or 
matter to be considered. Immediately upon the filing of the 
request, the clerk of the Committee shall notify the Chairman 
of the filing of the request. If, within 3 calendar days after 
the filing of the request, the Chairman does not call the 
requested special meeting to be held within 7 calendar days 
after the filing of the request, a majority of the members of 
the Committee may file in the offices of the Committee their 
written notice that a special meeting of the Committee will be 
held, specifying the date and hour thereof, and the measure or 
matter to be considered at that special meeting. The Committee 
shall meet on that date and hour. Immediately upon the filing 
of the notice, the clerk of the Committee shall notify all 
members of the Committee that such meeting will be held and 
inform them of its date and hour and the measure or matter to 
be considered; and only the measure or matter specified in that 
notice may be considered at that special meeting. Such notice 
shall also be made publicly available in electronic form and 
shall be deemed to satisfy paragraph (d)(1).
    (d) Notice.--
          (1) Minimum notice period.--Pursuant to clause 
        2(g)(3) of rule XI of the Rules of the House, the 
        Chairman shall make a public announcement of the date, 
        place, and subject matter of a Committee or 
        subcommittee meeting, which may not commence earlier 
        than the third day on which members have notice 
        thereof.
          (2) Changes in meeting times.--A meeting may commence 
        sooner than announced if the Chairman, with concurrence 
        of the ranking minority member, determines there is 
        good cause to begin the meeting sooner or the Committee 
        or subcommittee so determines by majority vote, a 
        quorum being present for the transaction of business. 
        The Chairman shall make a public announcement of the 
        meeting time change at the earliest possible 
        opportunity.
          (3) Notification of Daily Digest Clerk.--The clerk of 
        the Committee shall notify the Daily Digest Clerk of 
        the Congressional Record as soon as possible after a 
        public announcement of a time change for a Committee or 
        subcommittee meeting is made under this paragraph.
    (e) Prohibition on Sitting During Joint Session.--The 
Committee may not sit during a joint session of the House and 
Senate or during a recess when a joint meeting of the House and 
Senate is in progress.

Rule III. Meetings and Hearings Generally

    (a) Minimum Period For Availability of Committee Markup 
Text.--Pursuant to clause 2(g)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of 
the House, the Chairman shall make publicly available, in 
electronic form, the text of any legislation to be marked up at 
least 24 hours prior to the commencement of a meeting for the 
markup of legislation, or at the time of a meeting announcement 
under paragraph (a)(2)(B) of Committee Rule II if made within 
24 hours before such meeting.
    (b) Open Meetings.--Each meeting for the transaction of 
business, including the markup of legislation, and each hearing 
of the Committee or a subcommittee shall be open to the public, 
except as provided by clause 2(g) of rule XI of the Rules of 
the House.
    (c) Meetings To Begin Promptly.--Each meeting or hearing of 
the Committee shall begin promptly at the time so stipulated in 
the public announcement of the meeting or hearing.
    (d) Addressing the Committee.--Except as provided under 
paragraph (e) of Committee Rule VI, a Committee member may 
address the Committee or a subcommittee on any bill, motion, or 
other matter under consideration--
          (1) only when recognized by the Chairman for that 
        purpose; and
          (2) only for 5 minutes, or for a period of time 
        designated by the Chairman with concurrence of the 
        ranking minority member, until such time as each member 
        of the Committee or subcommittee who so desires has had 
        an opportunity to address the Committee or 
        subcommittee.
    A member shall be limited in his or her remarks to the 
subject matter under consideration. The Chairman shall enforce 
this paragraph.
    (e) Participation of Members in Subcommittee Meetings and 
Hearings.--All members of the Committee who are not members of 
a particular subcommittee may, by unanimous consent of the 
members of such subcommittee, participate in any subcommittee 
meeting or hearing. However, a member who is not a member of 
the subcommittee may not vote on any matter before the 
subcommittee, be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum, 
or raise points of order.
    (f) Broadcasting.--Whenever a meeting for the transaction 
of business, including the markup of legislation, or a hearing 
is open to the public, that meeting or hearing shall be open to 
coverage by television, radio, and still photography in 
accordance with clause 4 of rule XI of the Rules of the House. 
Operation and use of any Committee Internet broadcast system 
shall be fair and nonpartisan and in accordance with clause 
4(b) of rule XI of the Rules of the House and all other 
applicable rules of the Committee and the House. Further, 
pursuant to clause 2(e)(5) of rule XI of the Rules of the 
House, the Committee shall provide audio and video coverage of 
each hearing or meeting for the transaction of business in a 
manner that allows the public to easily listen to and view the 
proceedings. The Committee shall also maintain the recordings 
of such coverage in a manner that is easily accessible to the 
public.
    (g) Access to the Dais and Lounges.--Access to the hearing 
rooms' daises and to the lounges adjacent to the Committee 
hearing rooms shall be limited to Members of Congress and 
employees of Congress during a meeting or hearing of the 
Committee unless specifically permitted by the Chairman or 
ranking minority member.
    (h) Use of Cellular Telephones.--The use of cellular 
telephones in the Committee hearing room is prohibited during a 
meeting or hearing of the Committee.
    (i) Availability of Text of Amendments in Electronic 
Form.--Pursuant to clause 2(e) of rule XI of the Rules of the 
House, not later than 24 hours after the adoption of any 
amendment to a measure or matter considered by the Committee, 
the Chairman shall cause the text of the amendment to be made 
publicly available in electronic form.

Rule IV. Power to Sit and Act; Power to Conduct Investigations; Oaths; 
        Subpoena Power

    (a) Authority To Sit and Act.--For the purpose of carrying 
out any of its functions and duties under rules X and XI of the 
Rules of the House, the Committee and each of its 
subcommittees, is authorized (subject to paragraph (d)(1))--
          (1) to sit and act at such times and places within 
        the United States whether the House is in session, has 
        recessed, or has adjourned and to hold such hearings; 
        and
          (2) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, the 
        attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the 
        production of such books, records, correspondence, 
        memorandums, papers, and documents, as it deems 
        necessary.
    (b) Authority To Conduct Investigations.--
          (1) In general.--The Committee is authorized at any 
        time to conduct such investigations and studies as it 
        may consider necessary or appropriate in the exercise 
        of its responsibilities under rule X of the Rules of 
        the House and (subject to the adoption of expense 
        resolutions as required by rule X, clause 6 of the 
        Rules of the House) to incur expenses (including travel 
        expenses) in connection therewith.
          (2) Major investigations by subcommittees.--A 
        subcommittee may not begin a major investigation 
        without approval of a majority of such subcommittee.
    (c) Oaths.--The Chairman, or any member designated by the 
Chairman, may administer oaths to any witness.
    (d) Issuance of Subpoenas.--
          (1) In general.--A subpoena may be issued by the 
        Committee or subcommittee under paragraph (a)(2) in the 
        conduct of any investigation or activity or series of 
        investigations or activities, only when authorized by a 
        majority of the members voting, a majority being 
        present. Such authorized subpoenas shall be signed by 
        the Chairman of the Committee or by any member 
        designated by the Committee. If a specific request for 
        a subpoena has not been previously rejected by either 
        the Committee or subcommittee, the Chairman of the 
        Committee, after consultation with the ranking minority 
        member of the Committee, may authorize and issue a 
        subpoena under paragraph (a)(2) in the conduct of any 
        investigation or activity or series of investigations 
        or activities, and such subpoena shall for all purposes 
        be deemed a subpoena issued by the Committee. As soon 
        as practicable after a subpoena is issued under this 
        rule, the Chairman shall notify all members of the 
        Committee of such action.
          (2) Enforcement.--Compliance with any subpoena issued 
        by the Committee or subcommittee under paragraph (a)(2) 
        may be enforced only as authorized or directed by the 
        House.
    (e) Expenses of Subpoenaed Witnesses.--Each witness who has 
been subpoenaed, upon the completion of his or her testimony 
before the Committee or any subcommittee, may report to the 
offices of the Committee, and there sign appropriate vouchers 
for travel allowances and attendance fees. If hearings are held 
in cities other than Washington, D.C., the witness may contact 
the counsel of the Committee, or his or her representative, 
before leaving the hearing room.

Rule V. Quorums and Record Votes; Postponement of Votes

    (a) Working Quorum.--One-third of the members of the 
Committee or a subcommittee shall constitute a quorum for 
taking any action other than the closing of a meeting pursuant 
to clauses 2(g) and 2(k)(5) of rule XI of the Rules of the 
House, the authorizing of a subpoena pursuant to paragraph (d) 
of Committee Rule IV, the reporting of a measure or 
recommendation pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of Committee Rule 
VII, and the actions described in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) 
of this rule.
    (b) Quorum for Reporting.--A majority of the members of the 
Committee or a subcommittee shall constitute a quorum for the 
reporting of a measure or recommendation.
    (c) Approval of Certain Matters.--A majority of the members 
of the Committee or a subcommittee shall constitute a quorum 
for approval of a resolution concerning any of the following 
actions:
          (1) A prospectus for construction, alteration, 
        purchase or acquisition of a public building or the 
        lease of space as required by section 3307 of title 40, 
        United States Code.
          (2) Survey investigation of a proposed project for 
        navigation, flood control, and other purposes by the 
        Corps of Engineers (section 4 of the Rivers and Harbors 
        Act of March 4, 1913, 33 U.S.C. 542).
          (3) Construction of a water resources development 
        project by the Corps of Engineers with an estimated 
        Federal cost not exceeding $15,000,000 (section 201 of 
        the Flood Control Act of 1965).
          (4) Deletion of water quality storage in a Federal 
        reservoir project where the benefits attributable to 
        water quality are 15 percent or more but not greater 
        than 25 percent of the total project benefits (section 
        65 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974).
          (5) Authorization of a Natural Resources Conservation 
        Service watershed project involving any single 
        structure of more than 4,000 acre feet of total 
        capacity (section 2 of P.L. 566, 83rd Congress).
    (d) Quorum for Taking Testimony.--Two members of the 
Committee or subcommittee shall constitute a quorum for the 
purpose of taking testimony and receiving evidence.
    (e) Record Votes.--A record vote may be demanded by one-
fifth of the members present.
    (f) Postponement of Votes.--
          (1) In general.--In accordance with clause 2(h)(4) of 
        rule XI of the Rules of the House, the Chairman of the 
        Committee or a subcommittee, after consultation with 
        the ranking minority member of the Committee or 
        subcommittee, may--
                  (A) postpone further proceedings when a 
                record vote is ordered on the question of 
                approving a measure or matter or on adopting an 
                amendment; and
                  (B) resume proceedings on a postponed 
                question at any time after reasonable notice.
          (2) Resumption of proceedings.--When proceedings 
        resume on a postponed question, notwithstanding any 
        intervening order for the previous question, an 
        underlying proposition shall remain subject to further 
        debate or amendment to the same extent as when the 
        question was postponed.
    (g) Availability of Record Votes in Electronic Form.--
Pursuant to clause 2(e)(1)(B)(i) of Rule XI of the Rules of the 
House, the Chairman shall make the result of any record vote 
publicly available for inspection at reasonable times in the 
offices of the Committee and in electronic form within 48 hours 
of such record vote.

Rule VI. Hearing Procedures

    (a) Announcement of Hearing.--
          (1) Minimum notice period.--Pursuant to clause 
        2(g)(3) of Rule XI of the Rules of the House, the 
        Chairman shall make a public announcement of the date, 
        place, and subject matter of a Committee or 
        subcommittee hearing, which may not commence earlier 
        than the 1 week after such notice.
          (2) Changes in hearing times.--A hearing may commence 
        sooner than announced if the Chairman, with concurrence 
        of the ranking minority member, determines there is 
        good cause to begin the hearing sooner or the Committee 
        so determines by majority vote, a quorum being present 
        for the transaction of business. The Chairman shall 
        make a public announcement of the hearing time change 
        at the earliest possible opportunity.
          (3) Notification of Daily Digest Clerk.--The clerk of 
        the Committee shall notify the Daily Digest Clerk of 
        the Congressional Record as soon as possible after a 
        public announcement of a time change for a Committee or 
        subcommittee hearing is made under this paragraph.
    (b) Written Statement; Oral Testimony.--
          (1) Filing of statement.--So far as practicable, each 
        witness who is to appear before the Committee or a 
        subcommittee shall file with the clerk of the Committee 
        or subcommittee, at least 2 working days before the day 
        of his or her appearance, a written statement of 
        proposed testimony and shall limit his or her oral 
        presentation to a summary of the written statement.
          (2) Truth in testimony information.--Pursuant to 
        clause 2(g)(5) of rule XI of the Rules of the House, in 
        the case of a witness appearing in a nongovernmental 
        capacity, a written statement of proposed testimony 
        shall include a curriculum vitae and a disclosure of 
        the amount and source (by agency and program) of each 
        Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract (or 
        subcontract thereof) received during the current fiscal 
        year or either of the 2 previous fiscal years by the 
        witness or by an entity represented by the witness.
          (3) Availability of information in electronic form.--
        Statements filed under this paragraph, with appropriate 
        redaction to protect the privacy of the witness, shall 
        be made publicly available in electronic form not later 
        than 1 day after the witness appears.
    (c) Minority Witnesses.--When any hearing is conducted by 
the Committee or any subcommittee upon any measure or matter, 
the minority party members on the Committee or subcommittee 
shall be entitled, upon request to the Chairman by a majority 
of those minority members before the completion of such 
hearing, to call witnesses selected by the minority to testify 
with respect to that measure or matter during at least 1 day of 
hearing thereon.
    (d) Summary of Subject Matter.--Upon announcement of a 
hearing, to the extent practicable, the Committee shall make 
available immediately to all members of the Committee a concise 
summary of the subject matter (including legislative reports 
and other material) under consideration. In addition, upon 
announcement of a hearing and subsequently as they are 
received, the Chairman shall make available to the members of 
the Committee any official reports from departments and 
agencies on such matter.
    (e) Opening Statements; Questioning of Witnesses.--
          (1) Opening Statements.--
                  (A) Chairman and Ranking Member.--At a 
                hearing of the Full Committee, the Chairman and 
                ranking minority member of the Committee shall 
                each be entitled to present an oral opening 
                statement of 5 minutes. At a hearing of a 
                subcommittee, the Chairman and ranking minority 
                member of the Committee and the Chairman and 
                ranking minority member of the subcommittee 
                shall each be entitled to present an opening 
                statement for 5 minutes.
                  (B) Other Members.--At a hearing of the Full 
                Committee or a subcommittee, other members of 
                the Committee or subcommittee, as appropriate, 
                may submit written opening statements for the 
                record. The Chairman presiding over the hearing 
                may permit oral opening statements by other 
                members of the Committee or subcommittee, as 
                appropriate, with the concurrence of the 
                ranking minority member.
          (2) Questioning of Witnesses.--The questioning of 
        witnesses in Committee and subcommittee hearings shall 
        be initiated by the Chairman, followed by the ranking 
        minority member and all other members alternating 
        between the majority and minority parties. In 
        recognizing members to question witnesses in this 
        fashion, the Chairman shall take into consideration the 
        ratio of the majority to minority members present and 
        shall establish the order of recognition for 
        questioning in such a manner as not to disadvantage the 
        members of the majority nor the members of the 
        minority. The Chairman may accomplish this by 
        recognizing two majority members for each minority 
        member recognized.
    (f) Procedures for Questions.--
          (1) In general.--A Committee member may question a 
        witness at a hearing--
                  (A) only when recognized by the Chairman for 
                that purpose; and
                  (B) subject to subparagraphs (2) and (3), 
                only for 5 minutes until such time as each 
                member of the Committee or subcommittee who so 
                desires has had an opportunity to question the 
                witness.
    A member shall be limited in his or her remarks to the 
subject matter under consideration. The Chairman shall enforce 
this subparagraph.
          (2) Extended questioning of witnesses by members.--
        The Chairman of the Committee or a subcommittee, with 
        the concurrence of the ranking minority member, or the 
        Committee or subcommittee by motion, may permit a 
        specified number of its members to question a witness 
        for longer than 5 minutes. The time for extended 
        questioning of a witness under this subdivision shall 
        be equal for the majority party and minority party and 
        may not exceed 1 hour in the aggregate.
          (3) Extended questioning of witnesses by staff.--The 
        Chairman of the Committee or a subcommittee, with the 
        concurrence of the ranking minority member, or the 
        Committee or subcommittee by motion, may permit 
        Committee staff for its majority and minority party 
        members to question a witness for equal specified 
        periods. The time for extended questioning of a witness 
        under this subdivision shall be equal for the majority 
        party and minority party and may not exceed 1 hour in 
        the aggregate.
          (4) Right to question witnesses following extended 
        questioning.--Nothing in subparagraph (2) or (3) 
        affects the right of a member (other than a member 
        designated under subparagraph (2)) to question a 
        witness for 5 minutes in accordance with subparagraph 
        (1)(B) after the questioning permitted under 
        subparagraph (2) or (3).
    (g) Additional Hearing Procedures.--Clause 2(k) of rule XI 
of the Rules of the House (relating to additional rules for 
hearings) applies to hearings of the Committee and its 
subcommittees.

Rule VII. Procedures for Reporting Bills, Resolutions, and Reports

    (a) Filing of Reports.--
          (1) In general.--The Chairman of the Committee shall 
        report promptly to the House any measure or matter 
        approved by the Committee and take necessary steps to 
        bring the measure or matter to a vote.
          (2) Requests for reporting.--The report of the 
        Committee on a measure or matter which has been 
        approved by the Committee shall be filed within 7 
        calendar days (exclusive of days on which the House is 
        not in session) after the day on which there has been 
        filed with the clerk of the Committee a written 
        request, signed by a majority of the members of the 
        Committee, for the reporting of that measure or matter. 
        Upon the filing of any such request, the clerk of the 
        Committee shall transmit immediately to the Chairman of 
        the Committee notice of the filing of that request.
    (b) Quorum; Record Votes.--
          (1) Quorum.--No measure, matter, or recommendation 
        shall be reported from the Committee unless a majority 
        of the Committee was actually present.
          (2) Record votes.--With respect to each record vote 
        on a motion to report any measure or matter of a public 
        character, and on any amendment offered to the measure 
        or matter, the total number of votes cast for and 
        against, and the names of those members voting for and 
        against, shall be included in the Committee report on 
        the measure or matter.
    (c) Required Matters.--The report of the Committee on a 
measure or matter which has been approved by the Committee 
shall include the items required to be included by clauses 2(c) 
and 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House.
    (d) Additional Views.--If, at the time of approval of any 
measure or matter by the Committee, any member of the Committee 
gives notice of intention to file supplemental, minority, or 
additional views, all members shall be entitled to not less 
than 2 additional calendar days after the day of such notice 
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) in which to 
file such written and signed views in accordance with clause 
2(l) of rule XI of the Rules of the House.
    (e) Activities Report.--
          (1) In general.--Not later than January 2 of each 
        year, the Committee shall submit to the House a report 
        on the activities of the Committee.
          (2) Contents.--The report shall include--
                  (A) separate sections summarizing the 
                legislative and oversight activities of the 
                Committee under rules X and XI of the Rules of 
                the House during the applicable period;
                  (B) in the case of the first such report in 
                each Congress, a summary of the oversight plans 
                submitted by the Committee under clause 2(d) of 
                rule X of the Rules of the House;
                  (C) a summary of the actions taken and 
                recommendations made with respect to the 
                oversight plans specified in subdivision (B);
                  (D) a summary of any additional oversight 
                activities undertaken by the Committee and any 
                recommendations made or actions taken thereon; 
                and
                  (E) a delineation of any hearings held 
                pursuant to clauses 2(n), (o), or (p) of rule 
                XI of the Rules of the House.
          (3) Filing.--After an adjournment sine die of a 
        regular session of a Congress, or after December 15, 
        whichever occurs first, the Chairman may file the 
        report described in subparagraph (1) with the Clerk of 
        the House at any time and without approval of the 
        Committee, provided that--
                  (A) a copy of the report has been available 
                to each member of the Committee for at least 7 
                calendar days; and
                  (B) the report includes any supplemental, 
                minority, or additional views submitted by a 
                member of the Committee.
    (f) Other Committee Materials.--
          (1) In general.--All Committee and subcommittee 
        prints, reports, documents, or other materials, not 
        otherwise provided for under this rule, that purport to 
        express publicly the views of the Committee or any of 
        its subcommittees or members of the Committee or its 
        subcommittees shall be approved by the Committee or the 
        subcommittee prior to printing and distribution and any 
        member shall be given an opportunity to have views 
        included as part of such material prior to printing, 
        release, and distribution in accordance with paragraph 
        (d) of this rule.
          (2) Documents containing views other than member 
        views.--A Committee or subcommittee document containing 
        views other than those of members of the Committee or 
        subcommittee shall not be published without approval of 
        the Committee or subcommittee.
          (3) Disclaimer.--All Committee or subcommittee 
        reports printed pursuant to legislative study or 
        investigation and not approved by a majority vote of 
        the Committee or subcommittee, as appropriate, shall 
        contain the following disclaimer on the cover of such 
        report: ``This report has not been officially adopted 
        by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
        (or pertinent subcommittee thereof) and may not 
        therefore necessarily reflect the views of its 
        members.''.
          (4) Compilations of laws.--To the maximum extent 
        practicable, the Committee shall publish a compilation 
        of laws under the jurisdiction of each subcommittee.
    (g) Availability of Publications.--Pursuant to clause 
2(e)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House, the Committee 
shall make its publications available in electronic form to the 
maximum extent feasible.

Rule VIII. Establishment of Subcommittees; Size and Party Ratios

    (a) Establishment.--There shall be 6 standing 
subcommittees. These subcommittees, with the following sizes 
(including delegates) and majority/minority ratios, are:
          (1) Subcommittee on Aviation (32 Members: 18 Majority 
        and 14 Minority).
          (2) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime 
        Transportation (18 Members: 10 Majority and 8 
        Minority).
          (3) Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public 
        Buildings, and Emergency Management (18 Members: 10 
        Majority and 8 Minority).
          (4) Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (45 Members: 
        25 Majority and 20 Minority).
          (5) Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and 
        Hazardous Materials (32 Members: 18 Majority and 14 
        Minority).
          (6) Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment 
        (32 Members: 18 Majority and 14 Minority).
    (b) Ex Officio Members.--The Chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee shall serve as ex officio voting 
members on each subcommittee.
    (c) Ratios.--On each subcommittee there shall be a ratio of 
majority party members to minority party members which shall be 
no less favorable to the majority party than the ratio for the 
Full Committee. In calculating the ratio of majority party 
members to minority party members, there shall be included the 
ex officio members of the subcommittees.

Rule IX. Powers and Duties of Subcommittees

    (a) Authority To Sit.--Each subcommittee is authorized to 
meet, hold hearings, receive evidence, and report to the Full 
Committee on all matters referred to it or under its 
jurisdiction. Subcommittee chairmen shall set dates for 
hearings and meetings of their respective subcommittees after 
consultation with the Chairman and other subcommittee chairmen 
with a view toward avoiding simultaneous scheduling of Full 
Committee and subcommittee meetings or hearings whenever 
possible.
    (b) Consideration by Committee.--Each bill, resolution, or 
other matter favorably reported by a subcommittee shall 
automatically be placed upon the agenda of the Committee. Any 
such matter reported by a subcommittee shall not be considered 
by the Committee unless it has been delivered to the offices of 
all members of the Committee at least 48 hours before the 
meeting, unless the Chairman determines that the matter is of 
such urgency that it should be given early consideration. Where 
practicable, such matters shall be accompanied by a comparison 
with present law and a section-by-section analysis.

Rule X. Referral of Legislation to Subcommittees

    (a) General Requirement.--Except where the Chairman of the 
Committee determines, in consultation with the majority members 
of the Committee, that consideration is to be by the Full 
Committee, each bill, resolution, investigation, or other 
matter which relates to a subject listed under the jurisdiction 
of any subcommittee established in Committee rule VIII referred 
to or initiated by the Full Committee shall be referred by the 
Chairman to all subcommittees of appropriate jurisdiction 
within 2 weeks. All bills shall be referred to the subcommittee 
of proper jurisdiction without regard to whether the author is 
or is not a member of the subcommittee.
    (b) Recall from Subcommittee.--A bill, resolution, or other 
matter referred to a subcommittee in accordance with this rule 
may be recalled therefrom at any time by a vote of a majority 
of the members of the Committee voting, a quorum being present, 
for the Committee's direct consideration or for reference to 
another subcommittee.
    (c) Multiple Referrals.--In carrying out this rule with 
respect to any matter, the Chairman may refer the matter 
simultaneously to two or more subcommittees for concurrent 
consideration or for consideration in sequence (subject to 
appropriate time limitations in the case of any subcommittee 
after the first), or divide the matter into two or more parts 
(reflecting different subjects and jurisdictions) and refer 
each such part to a different subcommittee, or make such other 
provisions as he or she considers appropriate.

Rule XI. Recommendation of Conferees

    The Chairman of the Committee shall recommend to the 
Speaker as conferees the names of those members (1) of the 
majority party selected by the Chairman, and (2) of the 
minority party selected by the ranking minority member of the 
Committee. Recommendations of conferees to the Speaker shall 
provide a ratio of majority party members to minority party 
members which shall be no less favorable to the majority party 
than the ratio for the Committee.

Rule XII. Oversight

    (a) Purpose.--The Committee shall carry out oversight 
responsibilities as provided in this rule in order to assist 
the House in--
          (1) its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of--
                  (A) the application, administration, 
                execution, and effectiveness of the laws 
                enacted by the Congress; or
                  (B) conditions and circumstances which may 
                indicate the necessity or desirability of 
                enacting new or additional legislation; and
          (2) its formulation, consideration, and enactment of 
        such modifications or changes in those laws, and of 
        such additional legislation, as may be necessary or 
        appropriate.
    (b) Oversight Plan.--Not later than February 15 of the 
first session of each Congress, the Committee shall adopt its 
oversight plan for that Congress in accordance with clause 
2(d)(1) of rule X of the Rules of the House.
    (c) Review of Laws and Programs.--The Committee and the 
appropriate subcommittees shall cooperatively review and study, 
on a continuing basis, the application, administration, 
execution, and effectiveness of those laws, or parts of laws, 
the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of the 
Committee, and the organization and operation of the Federal 
agencies and entities having responsibilities in or for the 
administration and execution thereof, in order to determine 
whether such laws and the programs thereunder are being 
implemented and carried out in accordance with the intent of 
the Congress and whether such programs should be continued, 
curtailed, or eliminated. In addition, the Committee and the 
appropriate subcommittees shall cooperatively review and study 
any conditions or circumstances which may indicate the 
necessity or desirability of enacting new or additional 
legislation within the jurisdiction of the Committee (whether 
or not any bill or resolution has been introduced with respect 
thereto), and shall on a continuing basis undertake future 
research and forecasting on matters within the jurisdiction of 
the Committee.
    (d) Review of Tax Policies.--The Committee and the 
appropriate subcommittees shall cooperatively review and study 
on a continuing basis the impact or probable impact of tax 
policies affecting subjects within the jurisdiction of the 
Committee.

Rule XIII. Review of Continuing Programs; Budget Act Provisions

    (a) Ensuring Annual Appropriations.--The Committee shall, 
in its consideration of all bills and joint resolutions of a 
public character within its jurisdiction, ensure that 
appropriations for continuing programs and activities of the 
Federal Government and the District of Columbia government will 
be made annually to the maximum extent feasible and consistent 
with the nature, requirements, and objectives of the programs 
and activities involved.
    (b) Review of Multi-Year Appropriations.--The Committee 
shall review, from time to time, each continuing program within 
its jurisdiction for which appropriations are not made annually 
in order to ascertain whether such program could be modified so 
that appropriations therefore would be made annually.
    (c) Views and Estimates.--In accordance with clause 4(f)(1) 
of rule X of the Rules of the House, the Committee shall submit 
to the Committee on the Budget--
          (1) its views and estimates with respect to all 
        matters to be set forth in the concurrent resolution on 
        the budget for the ensuing fiscal year which are within 
        its jurisdiction or functions; and
          (2) an estimate of the total amount of new budget 
        authority, and budget outlays resulting therefrom, to 
        be provided or authorized in all bills and resolutions 
        within its jurisdiction which it intends to be 
        effective during that fiscal year.
    (d) Budget Allocations.--As soon as practicable after a 
concurrent resolution on the budget for any fiscal year is 
agreed to, the Committee (after consulting with the appropriate 
committee or committees of the Senate) shall subdivide any 
allocations made to it in the joint explanatory statement 
accompanying the conference report on such resolution, and 
promptly report such subdivisions to the House, in the manner 
provided by section 302 of the Congressional Budget Act of 
1974.
    (e) Reconciliation.--Whenever the Committee is directed in 
a concurrent resolution on the budget to determine and 
recommend changes in laws, bills, or resolutions under the 
reconciliation process, it shall promptly make such 
determination and recommendations, and report a reconciliation 
bill or resolution (or both) to the House or submit such 
recommendations to the Committee on the Budget, in accordance 
with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

Rule XIV. Records

    (a) Keeping of Records.--The Committee shall keep a 
complete record of all Committee action which shall include--
          (1) in the case of any meeting or hearing 
        transcripts, a substantially verbatim account of 
        remarks actually made during the proceedings, subject 
        only to technical, grammatical, and typographical 
        corrections authorized by the person making the remarks 
        involved; and
          (2) a record of the votes on any question on which a 
        record vote is taken.
    (b) Public Inspection.--The result of each such record vote 
shall be made available by the Committee for inspection by the 
public at reasonable times in the offices of the Committee. 
Information so available for public inspection shall include a 
description of the amendment, motion, order, or other 
proposition and the name of each member voting for and each 
member voting against such amendment, motion, order, or 
proposition, and the names of those members present but not 
voting.
    (c) Property of the House.--All Committee records 
(including hearings, data, charts, and files) shall be kept 
separate and distinct from the congressional office records of 
the member serving as Chairman of the Committee; and such 
records shall be the property of the House and all members of 
the House shall have access thereto.
    (d) Availability of Archived Records.--The records of the 
Committee at the National Archives and Records Administration 
shall be made available for public use in accordance with rule 
VII of the Rules of the House. The Chairman shall notify the 
ranking minority member of the Committee of any decision, 
pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of such rule, to 
withhold a record otherwise available, and the matter shall be 
presented to the Committee for a determination on written 
request of any member of the Committee.
    (e) Authority To Print.--The Committee is authorized to 
have printed and bound testimony and other data presented at 
hearings held by the Committee. All costs of stenographic 
services and transcripts in connection with any meeting or 
hearing of the Committee shall be paid as provided in clause 
1(c) of rule XI of the House.

Rule XV. Committee Budgets

    (a) Biennial Budget.--The Chairman, in consultation with 
the chairman of each subcommittee, the majority members of the 
Committee, and the minority members of the Committee, shall, 
for each Congress, prepare a consolidated Committee budget. 
Such budget shall include necessary amounts for staff 
personnel, necessary travel, investigation, and other expenses 
of the Committee.
    (b) Additional Expenses.--Authorization for the payment of 
additional or unforeseen Committee expenses may be procured by 
one or more additional expense resolutions processed in the 
same manner as set out herein.
    (c) Travel Requests.--The Chairman or any chairman of a 
subcommittee may initiate necessary travel requests as provided 
in Committee Rule XVII within the limits of the consolidated 
budget as approved by the House and the Chairman may execute 
necessary vouchers thereof.
    (d) Monthly Reports.--Once monthly, the Chairman shall 
submit to the Committee on House Administration, in writing, a 
full and detailed accounting of all expenditures made during 
the period since the last such accounting from the amount 
budgeted to the Committee. Such report shall show the amount 
and purpose of such expenditure and the budget to which such 
expenditure is attributed. A copy of such monthly report shall 
be available in the Committee office for review by members of 
the Committee.

Rule XVI. Committee Staff

    (a) Appointment by Chairman.--The Chairman shall appoint 
and determine the remuneration of, and may remove, the 
employees of the Committee not assigned to the minority. The 
staff of the Committee not assigned to the minority shall be 
under the general supervision and direction of the Chairman, 
who shall establish and assign the duties and responsibilities 
of such staff members and delegate such authority as he or she 
determines appropriate.
    (b) Appointment by Ranking Minority Member.--The ranking 
minority member of the Committee shall appoint and determine 
the remuneration of, and may remove, the staff assigned to the 
minority within the budget approved for such purposes. The 
staff assigned to the minority shall be under the general 
supervision and direction of the ranking minority member of the 
Committee who may delegate such authority as he or she 
determines appropriate.
    (c) Intention Regarding Staff.--It is intended that the 
skills and experience of all members of the Committee staff 
shall be available to all members of the Committee.

Rule XVII. Travel of Members and Staff

    (a) Approval.--Consistent with the primary expense 
resolution and such additional expense resolutions as may have 
been approved, the provisions of this rule shall govern travel 
of Committee members and staff. Travel to be reimbursed from 
funds set aside for the Committee for any member or any staff 
member shall be paid only upon the prior authorization of the 
Chairman. Travel shall be authorized by the Chairman for any 
member and any staff member in connection with the attendance 
of hearings conducted by the Committee or any subcommittee and 
meetings, conferences, and investigations which involve 
activities or subject matter under the general jurisdiction of 
the Committee. Before such authorization is given there shall 
be submitted to the Chairman in writing the following:
          (1) The purpose of the travel.
          (2) The dates during which the travel is to be made 
        and the date or dates of the event for which the travel 
        is being made.
          (3) The location of the event for which the travel is 
        to be made.
          (4) The names of members and staff seeking 
        authorization.
    (b) Subcommittee Travel.--In the case of travel of members 
and staff of a subcommittee to hearings, meetings, conferences, 
and investigations involving activities or subject matter under 
the legislative assignment of such subcommittee, prior 
authorization must be obtained from the subcommittee chairman 
and the Chairman. Such prior authorization shall be given by 
the Chairman only upon the representation by the chairman of 
such subcommittee in writing setting forth those items 
enumerated in subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of paragraph 
(a) and that there has been a compliance where applicable with 
Committee Rule VI.
    (c) Travel Outside the United States.--
          (1) In general.--In the case of travel outside the 
        United States of members and staff of the Committee or 
        of a subcommittee for the purpose of conducting 
        hearings, investigations, studies, or attending 
        meetings and conferences involving activities or 
        subject matter under the legislative assignment of the 
        Committee or pertinent subcommittee, prior 
        authorization must be obtained from the Chairman, or, 
        in the case of a subcommittee from the subcommittee 
        chairman and the Chairman. Before such authorization is 
        given there shall be submitted to the Chairman, in 
        writing, a request for such authorization. Each 
        request, which shall be filed in a manner that allows 
        for a reasonable period of time for review before such 
        travel is scheduled to begin, shall include the 
        following:
                  (A) The purpose of the travel.
                  (B) The dates during which the travel will 
                occur.
                  (C) The names of the countries to be visited 
                and the length of time to be spent in each.
                  (D) An agenda of anticipated activities for 
                each country for which travel is authorized 
                together with a description of the purpose to 
                be served and the areas of Committee 
                jurisdiction involved.
                  (E) The names of members and staff for whom 
                authorization is sought.
          (2) Initiation of requests.--Requests for travel 
        outside the United States may be initiated by the 
        Chairman or the chairman of a subcommittee (except that 
        individuals may submit a request to the Chairman for 
        the purpose of attending a conference or meeting) and 
        shall be limited to members and permanent employees of 
        the Committee.
    (d) Reports by Members and Staff.--Within 15 legislative 
days from the conclusion of any hearing, investigation, study, 
meeting, or conference for which travel has been authorized 
pursuant to this rule, each member and staff member involved in 
such travel shall submit a written report to the Chairman 
covering the activities and other pertinent observations or 
information gained as a result of such travel.
    (e) Applicability of Laws, Rules, Policies.--Members and 
staff of the Committee performing authorized travel on official 
business shall be governed by applicable laws, resolutions, or 
regulations of the House and of the Committee on House 
Administration pertaining to such travel, and by the travel 
policy of the Committee.

Rule XVIII. Committee Panels

    (a) Designation.--In accordance with clause 5(b)(2)(C) of 
rule X of the Rules of the House, the Chairman of the 
Committee, with the concurrence of the ranking minority member, 
may designate a panel of the Committee consisting of members of 
the Committee to inquire into and take testimony on a matter or 
matters that fall within the jurisdiction of more than one 
subcommittee and to report to the Committee.
    (b) Duration.--No panel designated under paragraph (a) 
shall continue in existence for more than 6 months after the 
date of the designation.
    (c) Party Ratios and Appointment.--The ratio of majority 
members to minority members on a panel designated under 
paragraph (a) shall be as close as practicable to the ratio of 
the Full Committee. All majority members of the panels shall be 
appointed by the Chairman of the Committee, and all minority 
members shall be appointed by the ranking minority member of 
the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee shall choose one 
of the majority members so appointed to serve as Chairman of 
the panel. The ranking minority member of the Committee shall 
similarly choose the ranking minority member of the panel.
    (d) Ex Officio Members.--The Chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee may serve as ex officio members of a 
panel designated under paragraph (a). The Chairman and ranking 
minority member are authorized to vote on matters that arise 
before the panel and shall be counted to satisfy the quorum 
requirement for any purpose.
    (e) Jurisdiction.--No panel designated under paragraph (a) 
shall have legislative jurisdiction.
    (f) Applicability of Committee Rules.--A panel designated 
under paragraph (a) shall be subject to all Committee Rules 
herein.

                    STATISTICAL OVERVIEW: 2013-2014


Total number of Bills and Resolutions referred to the 
        Committee: 453
Total number of Public Laws: 34
Total number of Concurrent Resolutions approved by both 
        Chambers: 7
Total number of Bills and Resolutions that passed the House: 59
Total number of Committee Resolutions approved by the Full 
        Committee: 83
Total number of Bills and Resolutions reported to the House: 41
Total number of Bills ordered reported: 41

Total number of Meeting Days: 123

Full Committee: 20
        Hearings: 7
        Markups: 12
        Organizational Meeting: 1

Subcommittee on Aviation: 17
        Hearings: 12
        Roundtables: 2
        Listening Sessions: 3

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation: 17
        Hearings: 16
        Joint Hearing: 1

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and 
        Emergency Management: 12
        Hearings: 8
        Roundtables: 4

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit: 13
        Hearings: 10
        Roundtables: 3

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials: 
        14
        Hearings: 11
        Roundtables: 3

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment: 12
        Hearings: 10
        Roundtables: 2

Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation: 9
        Hearings: 6
        Roundtables: 3

Panel on Public-Private Partnerships: 9
        Hearings: 2
        Roundtables: 7

             COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


   BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania, 
             Chairman
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia, 
          Ranking Member

PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon             DON YOUNG, Alaska
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,               THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin
  District of Columbia               HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
JERROLD NADLER, New York             JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee,
CORRINE BROWN, Florida                 Vice Chair
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas         JOHN L. MICA, Florida
ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland         FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey
RICK LARSEN, Washington              GARY G. MILLER, California
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts    SAM GRAVES, Missouri
TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York          SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West 
MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine            Virginia
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California      CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois            DUNCAN HUNTER, California
TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota           ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, 
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee               Arkansas
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey              LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania
DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland           BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas
JOHN GARAMENDI, California           LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
ANDREE CARSON, Indiana               BOB GIBBS, Ohio
JANICE HAHN, California              PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania
RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota          RICHARD L. HANNA, New York
ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona             DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
DINA TITUS, Nevada                   STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       JEFF DENHAM, California
ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut       REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin
LOIS FRANKEL, Florida                THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois               STEVE DAINES, Montana
                                     TOM RICE, South Carolina
                                     MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
                                     ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas
                                     MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
                                     SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
                                     RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
                                     MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
                                     DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida

                         Legislative Activities


   Transportation Reports Elimination Act of 2014/Government Reports 
                        Elimination Act of 2014


                   P.L. 113-188 (H.R. 3628/H.R. 4194)

    To eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and 
consolidate or modify others, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3628 eliminates, consolidates, and modifies 
congressionally mandated reporting requirements of Executive 
Branch Agencies that fall within the jurisdiction of the 
Committee. These requirements are either outdated, duplicative, 
or are no longer relevant.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3628 was introduced by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) 
on December 2, 2013.
    On December 4, 2013, the Committee met in open session to 
mark up H.R. 3628. The measure was adopted without amendment by 
voice vote and ordered reported to the House.
    On December 19, 2013, H.R. 3628 was reported to the House 
(H. Rept. 113-299) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 217).
    On January 8, 2014, the House considered H.R. 3628 under 
suspension of the rules. The bill passed 406-0 (Roll No. 4.).
    On January 9, 2014, H.R. 3628 was received in the Senate 
and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    H.R. 3628 was incorporated into H.R. 4194, Government 
Report Elimination Act of 2014.
    On March 28, 2014, H.R. 4194 was reported to the House (H. 
Rept. 113-419) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
309).
    On March 28, 2014, the House considered H.R. 4194 under 
suspension of the rules and the bill was agreed to by voice 
vote.
    On March 29, 2014, H.R. 4194 was received in the Senate and 
read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Government Affairs.
    On September 16, 2014, the bill passed the Senate as 
amended by unanimous consent.
    On November 12, 2014, H.R. 4194 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a vote of 382 yeas and 0 
nays (Roll No. 516).
    H.R. 4194 was presented to the President on November 17, 
2014 and signed on November 26, 2014 becoming Public Law 113-
188.

                         Full Committee Markups


                FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, FEBRUARY 28, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H. Con. Res. 18, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' 
        Memorial Service
           H. Con. Res. 19, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box 
        Derby
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
           Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Views and Estimates 
        of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

                  FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, MAY 16, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 3, To approve the construction, 
        operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, 
        and for other purposes
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
           H.R. 1092, To designate the air route 
        traffic control center located in Nashua, New 
        Hampshire, as the ``Patricia Clark Boston Air Route 
        Traffic Control Center''

                  FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, JULY 10, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 1848, To ensure that the Federal 
        Aviation Administration advances the safety of small 
        airplanes, and the continued development of the general 
        aviation industry, and for other purposes
           H.R. 2576, To amend title 49, United States 
        Code, to modify requirements relating to the 
        availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, 
        and for other purposes
           H.R. 2612, To amend title 40, United States 
        Code, to improve the functioning and management of the 
        Public Buildings Service
           H.R. 2611, To designate the headquarters 
        building of the Coast Guard on the campus located at 
        2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue Southeast in the 
        District of Columbia as the ``Douglas A. Munro Coast 
        Guard Headquarters Building'', and for other purposes
           H. Con. Res. 44, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special 
        Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolution

                  FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, JULY 18, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 185, To designate the United States 
        courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, 
        Texas, as the ``Paul Brown United States Courthouse''
           H.R. 579, To designate the United States 
        courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, 
        Mississippi, as the ``R. Jess Brown United States 
        Courthouse''
           H.R. 2251, To designate the United States 
        courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus 
        Falls, Minnesota, as the ``Edward J. Devitt United 
        States Courthouse''
           H.R. 1961, To amend title 46, United States 
        Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant 
        materials construction requirement for vessels 
        operating within the Boundary Line
           H.R. 2353, To amend title 23, United States 
        Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on 
        certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes

               FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 3096, To designate the building 
        occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation located 
        at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, as the ``Michael 
        D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center''
           H.R. 3095, To ensure that any new or revised 
        requirement providing for the screening, testing, or 
        treatment of individuals operating commercial motor 
        vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a 
        rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes
           H.R. 3080, To provide for improvements to 
        the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide 
        for the conservation and development of water and 
        related resources, and for other purposes

                FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, OCTOBER 29, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 3300, To reauthorize the programs and 
        activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
           H.R. 2026, To amend the Federal Water 
        Pollution Control Act to exempt certain silvicultural 
        activities from national pollutant discharge 
        elimination system permitting requirements, and for 
        other purpose
           H.R. 311, To direct the Administrator of the 
        Environmental Protection Agency to change the Spill 
        Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with 
        respect to certain farms
           H.R. 935, To amend the Federal Insecticide, 
        Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water 
        Pollution Control Act to clarify congressional intent 
        regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or 
        near navigable waters, and for other purposes

                FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, DECEMBER 4, 2013

    Considered and ordered reported:
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
           H.R. 3578, To ensure that any new or revised 
        requirement providing for the screening, testing, or 
        treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for 
        a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking 
        proceeding, and for other purposes
           H.R. 3628, To eliminate certain unnecessary 
        reporting requirements and consolidate or modify 
        others, and for other purposes

                FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, FEBRUARY 11, 2014

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 3676, Prohibiting In-Flight Voice 
        Communications on Mobile Wireless Devices Act of 2013
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
           H.R. 1378, To designate the United States 
        courthouse located at 333 West Broadway in San Diego, 
        California, as the ``James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep 
        United States Courthouse''
           H.R. 4005, Coast Guard and Maritime 
        Transportation Act of 2014

                 FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, MARCH 13, 2014

    Considered and ordered reported:
           Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Views and Estimates 
        of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
           H.R. 3678, To redesignate the lock and dam 
        located in Modoc, Illinois, commonly known as the 
        Kaskaskia Lock and Dam, as the ``Jerry F. Costello Lock 
        and Dam'', and for other purposes
           H.R. 3786, To direct the Administrator of 
        General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of the 
        United States, to convey certain Federal property 
        located in the State of Alaska to the Municipality of 
        Anchorage, Alaska
           H.R. 3998, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal 
        Land Conveyance Act of 2014
           H. Con. Res. 88, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box 
        Derby
           H. Con. Res. 92, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers 
        Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe 
        Band Exhibition
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions

                  FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, APRIL 9, 2014

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 524, To amend the Federal Water 
        Pollution Control Act to clarify that the Administrator 
        of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have 
        the authority to disapprove a permit after it has been 
        issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 
        of such Act
           H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act of 2014

                  FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, JULY 16, 2014

    Considered and ordered reported:
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions
           H. Con. Res. 103, Authorizing the use of the 
        Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special 
        Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
           H.R. 3044, To approve the transfer of Yellow 
        Creek Port properties in Iuka, Mississippi
           H.R. 4854, To amend the Federal Water 
        Pollution Control Act to clarify when the Administrator 
        of the Environmental Protection Agency has the 
        authority to prohibit the specification of a defined 
        area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for 
        specification, as a disposal site under section 404 of 
        such Act, and for other purposes
           H.R. 5077, To amend the Federal Water 
        Pollution Control Act to provide guidance and 
        clarification regarding issuing new and renewal 
        permits, and for other purposes
           H.R. 5078, To preserve existing rights and 
        responsibilities with respect to waters of the United 
        States, and for other purposes

               FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

    Considered and ordered reported:
           H.R. 5449, To reauthorize Federal support 
        for passenger rail programs, and for other purposes
           H.R 5266, To reauthorize the National 
        Estuary Programs, and for other purposes
           H.R 4926, To designate the ``James L. 
        Oberstar Memorial Highway'' and the ``James L. Oberstar 
        National Scenic Byway'' in the State of Minnesota
           H.R. 5448, To amend the John F. Kennedy 
        Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. 
        Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
           H.R. 5146, To designate the United States 
        courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, 
        Pennsylvania, as the ``Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States 
        Courthouse''
           General Services Administration Capital 
        Investment and Leasing Program Resolutions

                          Exchange of Letters


        Bills Referred or Sequentially Referred to the Committee


                                 H.R. 3

    To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of 
the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Northern Route Approval Act.''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte occurred on 
May 17 and 20, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed in the 
Congressional Record dated May 22, 2013, on pages H2862 and 
H2863.

                                H.R. 739

    To require the Office of Management and Budget to prepare a 
crosscut budget for restoration activities in the Chesapeake 
Bay watershed, to require the Environmental Protection Agency 
to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, and for 
other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery 
Act of 2013.''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hasting occurred on 
February 4 and 5, 2014. The exchange of letters was not 
printed.
    See H.R. 2954 for further action.

                                H.R. 803

    To reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of 
the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United 
States more competitive in the 21st century.
    Short Title: ``Supporting Knowledge and Investing in 
Lifelong Skills Act.'' or the ``SKILLS Act.''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline 
occurred on March 5 and 7, 2013. The exchange of letters was 
printed in House Report 113-14 on pages 155-156.

                               H.R. 2576

    To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify 
requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety 
regulatory documents, and for other purposes.
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton occurred 
on July 11, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed in House 
Report 113-152, Part I on pages 7 and 8.

                               H.R. 3080

    To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of 
the United States, to provide for the conservation and 
development of water and related resources, and for other 
purposes.
    Short Title: ``Water Resources Reform and Development Act 
of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on the Budget Chairman Paul Ryan occurred on 
September 27 and 30, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed 
in House Report 113-246, Part I on pages 320 and 321.
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings occurred 
on October 3 and 4, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed 
in House Report 113-246, Part I on pages 322 through 324.
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp occurred on 
October 17 and 18, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed in 
House Report 113-246, Part I on pages 325 through 327.
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Rules Chairman Pete Sessions occurred on May 15, 
2014. The exchange of letters was printed in the Congressional 
Record dated May 20, 2014, on pages H4494 and H4495.

                               H.R. 3301

    To require approval for the construction, connection, 
operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or 
electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of 
the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, 
or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other 
purposes.
    Short Title: ``North American Energy Infrastructure Act''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton occurred 
on June 19, 2014. The exchange of letters was printed in the 
Congressional Record dated June 24, 2014, on page H5666.

                               H.R. 4005

    To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal 
years 2015 and 2016, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Armed Services Chairman Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon 
occurred on February 20 and 25, 2014. The exchange of letters 
was printed in House Report 113-384 on pages 82 and 83.
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Michael T. McCaul 
occurred on March 25, 2014. The exchange of letters was printed 
in House Report 113-384 on pages 84 and 85.

                               H.R. 5021

    To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway 
safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs 
funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 
2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline 
occurred on July 14 and 15, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated July 15, 2014, on 
page H6249.

                               H.R. 5769

    To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal 
year 2015, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Michael T. McCaul 
occurred on December 3, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated December 3, 2014, on 
page H8302.

                                S. 2086

    To address current emergency shortages of propane and other 
home heating fuels and to provide greater flexibility and 
information for Governors to address such emergencies in the 
future.
    Short Title: ``Reliable Home Heating Act''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton occurred 
on June 19, 2014. The exchange of letters was printed in the 
Congressional Record dated June 24, 2014, on page E1060.

                                S. 2651

    To repeal certain mandates of the Department of Homeland 
Security Office of Inspector General.
    Short Title: ``DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Michael T. McCaul 
occurred on December 10, 2014. The exchange of letters was on 
pages H9104 and H9105 of the Congressional Record dated 
December 10, 2014.

                  Bills Not Referred to the Committee


                                H.R. 850

    To impose additional human rights and economic and 
financial sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other 
purposes.
    Short Title: ``Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Foreign Affairs Chairman Edward R. Royce and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on June 26 and July 9, 2013. The exchange of letters 
was printed in House Report 113-177, Part I on pages 31 and 32.

                               H.R. 1582

    To protect consumers by prohibiting the Administrator of 
the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating as final 
certain energy-related rules that are estimated to cost more 
than $1 billion and will cause significant adverse effects to 
the economy.
    Short Title: ``Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on July 17 and 18, 2013. The exchange of letters was 
printed in House Report 113-164 on pages 26 and 27.

                               H.R. 1786

    To reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction 
Program, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act 
Reauthorization of 2013''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Lamar Smith and 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill 
Shuster occurred on March 11, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in House Report 113-380 on pages 22 and 23.

                               H.R. 1947

    To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk 
Management Act of 2013''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Agriculture Chairman Frank D. Lucas and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred May 22 and 23, 2013. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated June 20, 2013, on 
page E934.

                               H.R. 1960

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense and for 
military construction, to prescribe military personnel 
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Armed Services Chairman Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon and Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on June 7, 2013. The exchange of letters was printed 
in House Report 113-102 on page 524.

                               H.R. 2126

    To facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best 
practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants 
regarding energy efficiency in buildings, and for other 
purposes.
    Short Title: ``Better Buildings Act of 2013''or the 
``Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on February 26, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated March 4, 2014, on 
page H2119.

                               H.R. 2641

    To provide for improved coordination of agency actions in 
the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for 
permitting determinations, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating 
Development Act of 2013''or the ``RAPID Act''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
the Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on February 27, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated March 6, 2014, on 
pages H2220 and 2221.

                               H.R. 3202

    To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a 
comprehensive security assessment of the transportation 
security card program, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Essential Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential Assessment Act''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Homeland Security Chairman Michael T. McCaul and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on July 8, 2014. The exchange of letters was printed 
in House Report 113-528 on page 9.

                               H.R. 3230

    Making continuing appropriations during a Government 
shutdown to provide pay and allowances to members of the 
reserve components of the Armed Forces who perform inactive-
duty training during such period.
    Short Title: ``Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability 
Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Veterans Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on July 29 and 30, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
not printed.

                               H.R. 4263

    To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the 
Department of Homeland Security to establish a social media 
working group, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Social Media Working Group Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Homeland Security Chairman Michael T. McCaul and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on July 7, 2014. The exchange of letters was printed 
in the Congressional Record dated July 31, 2014, on pages E1291 
and E 1292.

                               H.R. 4435

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense and for 
military construction, to prescribe military personnel 
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Armed Services Chairman Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon and Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on May 9 and 12, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in House Report 113-446, Part I on page 508.

                                S. 1254

    To amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and 
Control Act of 1998, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and 
Control Amendments Act of 2013''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology Chairman Lamar Smith and 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill 
Shuster occurred on June 4, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated June 9, 2014, on page 
H5129.

                                S. 1000

    To require the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities 
in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.
    Short Title: ``Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery 
Act of 2014''
    A jurisdictional exchange of letters between Committee on 
Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster 
occurred on December 5 and 8, 2014. The exchange of letters was 
printed in the Congressional Record dated December 9, 2014, on 
page H8879.

                          Oversight Activities


                  Hearings Held by the Full Committee


              THE FEDERAL ROLE IN AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE

    On February 13, 2013, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``The Federal Role in America's Infrastructure.'' The purpose 
of the hearing was to underscore the importance of 
infrastructure to the American economy and examine the role of 
the federal government in providing safe, efficient, and 
reliable infrastructure. The Committee received testimony from 
Building America's Future, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and 
the Laborers' International Union of North America.

       GAO REVIEW: ARE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL COURTHOUSES JUSTIFIED?

    On April 17, 2013, the Committee held a hearing to examine 
the results of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
review of the judiciary's five-year Courthouse Project Plan and 
whether additional federal courthouses are justified. The 
hearing focused on the excess space the federal judiciary 
currently maintains, the criteria for evaluating whether new 
courthouses are needed, and how the judiciary uses space. The 
Committee received testimony from GAO, the General Services 
Administration (GSA), and the federal judiciary.

       PROGRESS REPORT: HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY--ONE YEAR LATER

    On November 14, 2013, the Committee held a hearing to 
receive testimony related to the status of Hurricane Sandy 
recovery efforts and federal agencies' progress in implementing 
recovery objectives, allocating disaster assistance funding, 
and meeting associated deadlines. The Committee heard from 
Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad 
Administration (FRA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Army Corps 
of Engineers (the Corps) who provided a progress report on 
their ongoing efforts. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New 
Jersey on October 29, 2012. The Category 1 hurricane was 
responsible for approximately 131 deaths and $50 billion in 
economic losses according to a February 2013 report from the 
Congressional Research Service. The Sandy Supplemental was 
enacted on January 29, 2013, and included $50.5 billion in 
disaster assistance for certain government agencies to assist, 
improve, and streamline Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. 
Continuing oversight of how programs under the Committee's 
jurisdiction are impacting the recovery effort is and will 
remain a priority for the Committee.

   BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION

    On January 14, 2014, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Building the Foundation for Surface Transportation 
Reauthorization.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive 
testimony related to the reauthorization of the federal surface 
transportation programs. The Committee heard from 
representatives of the National Governors Association, 
Caterpillar Inc., the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the 
Amalgamated Transit Union.

             THE CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, CHEMICAL SPILL

    On February 10, 2014, the Committee held a field hearing 
entitled ``The Charleston, West Virginia, Chemical Spill.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to examine the circumstances behind, 
and the response to, the release of chemicals into the Elk 
River near Charleston, West Virginia, by Freedom Industries, 
Inc., which contaminated the water supply for Charleston and 
surrounding counties. The Committee heard testimony from 
Senator Joe Manchin, III (D-WV), the U.S. Chemical Safety 
Board, the West Virginia Department of Environmental 
Protection, the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and 
Emergency Management, the West Virginia Department of Health 
and Human Resources, the Cabell County Office of Emergency 
Services, the Kanawha County Department of Homeland Security 
and Emergency Management, and the West Virginia American Water.

 FEDERAL REGULATION OF WATERS: IMPACTS OF ADMINISTRATION OVERREACH ON 
                    LOCAL ECONOMIES AND JOB CREATION

    On April 28, 2014, the Committee held a field hearing in 
Altoona, Pennsylvania, entitled ``Federal Regulation of Waters: 
Impacts of Administration Overreach on Local Economies and Job 
Creation.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony 
on the potential impacts of an EPA and Corps proposed joint 
rulemaking to change the scope of federal jurisdiction under 
the Clean Water Act, and on the effects of tightened Corps 
permitting requirements for stream crossings of natural gas 
collector lines constructed in Pennsylvania. The Committee 
heard testimony on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of 
Environmental Protection, the Marcellus Shale Coalition, Rice 
Energy, Inc., the Indiana-Armstrong Builders Association, the 
Pennsylvania Builders Association, the National Association of 
Home Builders, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, and CONSOL Energy, 
Inc.

 FAA REAUTHORIZATION: ISSUES IN MODERNIZING AND OPERATING THE NATION'S 
                                AIRSPACE

    On November 18, 2014, the Committee held a hearing to 
formally begin consideration of the FAA reauthorization 
process. The hearing's purpose was to identify issues in the 
air traffic control system that will need to be addressed in 
reauthorization. The Committee heard from industry witnesses on 
their perspectives of FAA's programs to operate and modernize 
the air traffic control system, as well as the Department of 
Transportation's Inspector General, who offered insight into 
past and current issues in modernization.

                       Other Oversight Activities


                   Hurricane Sandy Recovery Oversight

    The Committee continued its oversight of the recovery 
efforts from Hurricane Sandy. In January 2013, the Disaster 
Relief Appropriations Act and the Sandy Recovery Improvement 
Act were signed into law (Public Law 113-2). The first act 
appropriated billions of dollars to Federal Agencies under the 
Committee's jurisdiction. The second Act reformed and 
streamlined disaster assistance programs authorized by the 
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act. The Committee is committed to hold the agencies 
accountable, to ensure that the disaster funds are spent in a 
responsible and effective manner that protects the taxpayers' 
investment, and to verify that reforms are utilized and carried 
out. On October 20 and 21, 2014, Committee staff traveled to 
the New York City Metropolitan area to view progress to date 
and to study future challenges and the possible need for 
additional reforms. The staff met with FEMA, recipients of 
FEMA's Section 428 grants, and the Army Corps of Engineers. 
Staff had three primary objectives:
          1. Review the recovery progress first-hand;
          2. Assess how streamlining, efficiencies, and 
        additional authorities included in the Sandy Recovery 
        Improvement Act are working; and
          3. To gather feedback from the locals on the ground.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``The Federal Role in America's 
Infrastructure'' (February 13, 2013) Committee Serial Number 
113-1
    Hearing entitled ``GAO Review: Are Additional Federal 
Courthouses Justified?'' (April 17, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-11
    Hearing entitled ``Progress Report: Hurricane Sandy 
Recovery--One Year Later'' (November 14, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-41
    Hearing entitled ``Building the Foundation for Surface 
Transportation Reauthorization'' (January 14, 2014) Committee 
Serial Number 113-48
    Hearing entitled ``The Charleston, West Virginia Chemical 
Spill'' (February 10, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-53
    Hearing entitled ``Federal Regulation of Waters: Impacts of 
Administration Overreach on Local Economies and Job Creation'' 
(April 28, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-66
    Hearing entitled ``FAA Reauthorization: Issues in 
Modernizing and Operating the Nation's Airspace'' (November 18, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-83

                        SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


  FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey, 
             Chairman
 RICK LARSEN, Washington, Ranking 
              Member

PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon             THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas         HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts    JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois            SAM GRAVES, Missouri
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee               BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas
ANDREE CARSON, Indiana               LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota          PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania
DINA TITUS, Nevada                   DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       JEFF DENHAM, California
CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois               REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin
CORRINE BROWN, Florida               THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut       STEVE DAINES, Montana
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas
  (ex officio)                       MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
                                     RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois, Vice Chair
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (ex 
                                     officio)

                         Legislative Activities


 To Designate The Air Route Traffic Control Center Located In Nashua, 
New Hampshire, As The ``Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control 
                                Center''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-25 (H.R. 1092)

    To designate the air route traffic control center located 
in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the ``Patricia Clark Boston Air 
Route Traffic Control Center.''

Summary

    The legislation names the air route traffic control center 
in Nashua, New Hampshire, after Patricia Clark, a longtime 
employee of that facility.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1092 was introduced by Congresswoman Ann M. Kuster (D-
NH) on March 12, 2013.
    H.R. 1092 was reported by the Committee (House Report 133-
97) on June 5, 2013.
    H.R. 1092 was considered under suspension of the Rules on 
June 25, 2013, and passed by a vote of 392 yeas and 3 nays, 
with 1 voting present (Roll No. 288).
    H.R. 1092 was received in the Senate, read twice, and 
placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 98) on June 26, 2013,.
    H.R. 1092 passed the Senate by unanimous consent on July 
24, 2013.
    H.R. 1092 was presented to the President on August 1, 2013, 
and signed on August 9, 2013, becoming Public Law 113 25.

               Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-53 (H.R. 1848)

    To ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances 
the safety of small airplanes, and the continued development of 
the general aviation industry, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation will streamline the process of certifying 
small aircraft and reduce costs by requiring the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule updating 
its current certification standards by December 2015.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1848 was introduced by Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS) 
on May 7, 2013.
    H.R. 1848 was ordered reported by the Full Committee on 
July 10, 2013, as amended.
    H.R. 1848 was reported by the Committee (House Report113-
151) on July 16, 2013.
    H.R. 1848 was considered under suspension of the Rules on 
July 16, 2013, and passed by a vote of 411 yeas and 0 nays 
(Roll No. 355).
    On July 17, 2013, H.R. 1848 was received in the Senate and 
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation.
    On October 4, 2013, H.R. 1848 passed the Senate, with an 
amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On November 14, 2013, the House agreed to the Senate 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    H.R. 1848 was presented to the President on November 21, 
2013, signed into law on November 27, 2013, becoming Public Law 
113 53.

        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014


                PUBLIC LAW 113-66 (H.R. 3304/H.R. 1960)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3304 authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2014 
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for 
military construction, and for defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year. H.R. 3304 contains provisions within the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions within the bill impact 
the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation and the Subcommittee on Aviation. The 
Committee worked with the Committee on Armed Services to clear 
provisions in H.R. 3304 within the Committee's jurisdiction.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1960 was introduced by the Chairman of the Committee 
on Armed Services, Congressman Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon (R-
CA), on May 14, 2013.
    H.R. 1960 was reported with amendments by the Committee on 
Armed Services (House Report 113-102) on June 7, 2013.
    H.R. 1960 was considered under a Rule on June 12-14, 2013, 
and passed by a rollcall vote of 315 yeas and 108 nays (Roll 
No. 244).
    On July 8, 2013, H.R. 1960 was received in the Senate, read 
twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 126).
    H.R. 3304 was introduced by Congressman Theodore E. Deutch 
(D-FL) on October 22, 2013.
    H.R. 3304 was considered under suspension of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives on October 28, 2013, and passed by 
voice vote.
    On November 19, 2013, H.R. 3304 passed the Senate with 
amendments by unanimous consent.
    On December 12, 2013, the House agreed to Senate amendments 
with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 441. The amendment 
contains language similar to H.R. 1960.
    H.R. 3304 was presented to the President on December 23, 
2013, and signed into law on December 26, 2013, becoming Public 
Law 113-66.

      A Bill To Release the City of St. Clair, Missouri, From All 
  Restrictions, Conditions, and Limitations on the Use, Encumbrance, 
       Conveyance, and Closure of the St. Clair Regional Airport.


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-285 (S. 2759)

Summary

    S. 2759 directs FAA to release the city of St. Clair, 
Missouri, from all restrictions on the use, encumbrance, 
conveyance, and closure of the St. Clair Regional Airport. The 
bill prohibits such release from being executed before the city 
transfers to the Missouri Department of Transportation: (1) 
specified amounts to be used for capital improvements for 
airport development consistent with such Department's 
obligations under the FAA's state block grant program; and (2) 
for no consideration, all airport and aviation-related 
equipment of the Airport owned by the city and determined to be 
salvageable. The bill describes such specified amounts as: (1) 
the fair market value for the highest and best use of the 
Airport property; (2) the unamortized portion of any federal 
development grants other than land paid to the city for use at 
the airport, which may be paid with, and shall be an allowable 
use of, airport revenue; and (3) the airport revenues remaining 
in the Airport's account and otherwise due to or received by 
the city. S. 2759 also directs the FAA to remove the runway end 
indicator lighting system at the Airport.

Legislative History

    On July 31, 2014, Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) introduce 
S. 2759. The bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science and Transportation.
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation ordered S. 2759 reported.
    On December 1, 2014, S. 2759 was reported by Senator Jay 
Rockefeller (D-WV) without amendment with written report No. 
113-282 and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
Orders. Calendar No. 609.
    On December 3, 2014, S. 2759 passed Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 4, 2014, S. 2759 was received by the House and 
S. 2759 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On December 9, 2014, S. 2759 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On December 12, 2014 S. 2759 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014 the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-285.

Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization 
                        Act for Fiscal Year 2015


                PUBLIC LAW 113-291 (H.R. 4435/H.R. 3979)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 4435 and H.R. 3979 authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, 
for military construction, and for defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year. H.R. 4435 contains provisions within the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions within the bill impact 
the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Aviation and the 
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The 
Committee worked with the Committee on Armed Services to clear 
provisions in H.R. 4435 within the Committee's jurisdiction

Legislative History

    H.R. 4435 was introduced by Congressman Howard P. ``Buck'' 
McKeon (R-CA) on April 9, 2014, and referred to the Committee 
on Armed Services.
    H.R. 4435 was reported as amended by the Committee on Armed 
Services (H. Rept. 113-446) on May 13, 2014. A supplemental 
report (H. Rept. 113-446, Part II) was filed on May 19, 2014.
    H.R. 4435 was considered under a Rule on May 20-22, 2014, 
and passed by a vote of 325 yeas and 98 nays (Roll No. 240).
    H.R. 4435 was received in the Senate, read twice, placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar 
No. 425) on June 5, 2014.
    On December 4, 2014, the House agreed to an amendment to 
the Senate amendments to H.R. 3979 pursuant to H. Res. 770, and 
passed by a vote of 300 yeas and 119 nays (Roll no. 551). The 
amendment contains language similar to H.R. 4435.
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 3979 was laid before the Senate 
unanimous consent.
    On December 10 and 11, 2014, H.R. 3979 was considered by 
the Senate.
    December 12, 2014, the Senate agreed to House amendment to 
Senate Amendment to H.R. 3979, under the order of December 11, 
2014, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, by Yea-Nay 
Vote. 89-11. Record Vote Number: 325.
    On December 18, 2014, H.R. 3979 was presented to the 
President. On December 19, 2014 the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-291.

    To Ensure That Any New or Revised Requirement Providing for the 
    Screening, Testing, or Treatment of an Airman or an Air Traffic 
  Controller for a Sleep Disorder is Adopted Pursuant to a Rulemaking 
                  Proceeding, and for Other Purposes.


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 3578)

    To establish requirements for the adoption of any new or 
revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or 
treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep 
disorder, and for other purposes.

Summary

    To establish requirements for the adoption of any new or 
revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or 
treatment of an airman or an air traffic controller for a sleep 
disorder, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    The legislation requires the FAA to go through an open 
rulemaking process if the agency chooses to propose and 
implement sleep-disorder-related medical requirements for 
airmen and air traffic controllers.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3578 was introduced by Congressmen Frank A. LoBiondo, 
(R-NJ) on November 21, 2013.
    H.R. 3578 was ordered reported, as amended, by voice vote 
on December 4, 2013.
    H.R. 3578 was reported with amendments by the Committee (H. 
Rept. 113-343) on February 6, 2014.
    H.R. 3578 was considered under suspension of the Rules on 
February 11, 2014, and passed by a voice vote.
    H.R. 3578 was received in the Senate on February 12, 2014.

                    Transparent Airfares Act of 2014


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 4156)

    To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow 
advertisements and solicitations for passenger air 
transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    The legislation will allow airlines to state the base 
airfare in advertisements if the advertisements clearly and 
separately disclose taxes and government-imposed fees and the 
total cost of each ticket.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4156 was introduced by Congressmen Bill Shuster (R-PA) 
on March 6, 2014.
    H.R. 4156 was reported by the Committee (H. Rept. 113-554) 
on July 24, 2014.
    H.R. 4156 was considered under suspension of the Rules on 
July 28, 2014 and the bill was agreed to by voice vote.
    H.R. 4156 was received in the Senate, read twice, and 
referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation on July 29, 2014.

 Prohibiting In-flight Voice Communication on Mobile Wireless Devices 
                              Act of 2013


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 3676)

    To establish a prohibition on certain cell phone voice 
communications during passenger flights, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The legislation would direct the Secretary of 
Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting an individual, 
except a crew member on duty or federal law enforcement officer 
acting in an official capacity, on an aircraft from engaging in 
voice communications using a mobile device during a flight in 
scheduled passenger air transportation.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3676 was introduced by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) 
on December 9, 2013.
    H.R. 3676 was ordered reported on February 11, 2013.
    H.R. 3676 was reported by the Committee (H. Rept. 113-466) 
on May 30, 2014, and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
345).

                          Oversight Activities


             Hearings, Listening Sessions, and Roundtables


  IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM ACT: ONE YEAR 
                                 LATER

    On February 27, 2013, the Subcommittee held an oversight 
hearing on the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FAA Reform 
Act) (P.L. 112-95). The purpose of the hearing was to address 
the progress that the FAA has made in the implementation of the 
law. The Subcommittee received testimony from the Administrator 
of the FAA.

                  NEXTGEN OVERSIGHT LISTENING SESSION

    On April 10, 2013, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a 
listening session with representatives of airlines that have 
equipped their aircraft to utilize NextGen infrastructure and 
procedures. The airlines voiced their concern that they are not 
seeing a return on their investment and that delivery of 
NextGen benefits should be accelerated. Members and 
participants discussed possible solutions to get better usage 
out of NextGen procedures as well as ways for the FAA to 
accelerate NextGen benefits.

REVIEW OF THE FAA'S PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND 
                               REFORM ACT

    On May 16, 2013, the Subcommittee held a second oversight 
hearing on the FAA's implementation of requirements of the FAA 
Reform Act. The hearing was a continuation of the February 2013 
hearing addressing the FAA's progress in implementing the law. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from the Administrator of 
the FAA.

   NEXTGEN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION PROCEDURES LISTENING SESSION

    On May 22, 2013, the Subcommittee held the second in a 
series of NextGen listening sessions, meeting with 
representatives of various aviation stakeholders and the FAA. 
The purpose of the listening session was to find ways to allow 
users of the National Airspace System who have equipped their 
aircraft with NextGen technology to better utilize advanced, 
performance-based navigation procedures that rely on NextGen 
technology.

             LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE BOEING 787 INCIDENTS

    On June 12, 2013, the Subcommittee held an oversight 
hearing on the Boeing 787 battery incidents that occurred 
earlier in the year. The purpose of this hearing was to explore 
and discuss lessons learned and actions taken as a result of 
the incidents. The Subcommittee received testimony from the 
FAA's Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety and The 
Boeing Company.

             CAUSES OF DELAYS TO THE FAA'S NEXTGEN PROGRAM

    On July 17, 2013, the Subcommittee held an oversight 
hearing on the FAA's NextGen program. The purpose of the 
hearing was to address the delays in the FAA's implementation 
of NextGen as outlined in an audit conducted by the Department 
of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG). The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the Administrator of the 
FAA and the Inspector General of the DOT.

   REVIEW OF THE FAA'S CERTIFICATION PROCESS: ENSURING AN EFFICIENT, 
                       EFFECTIVE AND SAFE PROCESS

    On October 30, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 
FAA's safety certification processes. The purpose of the 
hearing was to review the FAA's progress in implementing 
provisions in the FAA Reform Act which requires the agency to 
develop plans to streamline its certification process and 
address regional inconsistencies. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from witnesses representing the FAA, Government 
Accountability Office (GAO), DOT OIG, the General Aviation 
Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the Aerospace Industries 
Association of America (AIA), the National Air Transportation 
Association (NATA), and the Professional Aviation Safety 
Specialists (PASS).

                NEXTGEN IMPLEMENTATION LISTENING SESSION

    On November 19, 2013, the Subcommittee held the third in a 
series of NextGen listening sessions with the FAA, GAO and the 
DOT OIG, to follow up on the July NextGen hearing and again 
review the FAA's progress in implementing NextGen. The 
Subcommittee received information on challenges and areas for 
improvement in implementing NextGen, and the pace at which 
users of the National Airspace System realize benefits.

          CLASSIFIED MEMBERS BRIEFING: AVIATION THREAT UPDATE

    On November 20, 2013, the Committee on Homeland Security, 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security, held a classified 
Members' briefing and extended an invitation to Members of the 
Subcommittee on Aviation. At this classified briefing, 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John 
Pistole briefed Members on terrorist threats to commercial 
aviation.

                     THE STATE OF AMERICAN AVIATION

    On December 12, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
explore the state of American aviation. The purpose of this 
hearing was to hear from government, industry, and other 
stakeholders on the state of American aviation and learn about 
any issues or policy areas they believe need to be addressed in 
the next FAA reauthorization. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from representatives of the DOT, National Business 
Aviation Association (NBAA), American Association of Airport 
Executives (AAAE), Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-
CIO, GAMA, and Airlines for America (A4A).

     THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012: TWO YEARS LATER

    On February 5, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
regarding the progress the FAA has made in implementing 
provisions in the FAA Reform Act over the last two years. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the FAA, DOT OIG, and the 
GAO. The Subcommittee heard from the witnesses regarding the 
progress the FAA has made in implementing provisions in the FAA 
Reform Act over the last two years.

              NEXTGEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NAC) ROUNDTABLE

    On February 27, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
policy discussion in order to review the FAA's efforts to 
address the NAC's priorities for NextGen capabilities.

                       UAS TEST RANGES ROUNDTABLE

    On March 5, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable to 
review how the FAA can benefit from the operation of the six 
unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test ranges. The FAA Reform Act 
requires the FAA to establish a program to allow for the safe 
integration of UAS in the National Airspace System by 2015, 
including designating six UAS test ranges to gather a variety 
of critical UAS safety and operational data. The roundtable 
discussion explored how the FAA will gather, analyze, and 
utilize the data collected from the test ranges to help safely 
integrate UAS into the national airspace. The discussion also 
included how to best share the data with stakeholders and other 
government agencies.

 MODERNIZING THE AVIATION SYSTEM: LEVERAGING THE ASSETS OF THE WILLIAM 
     J. HUGHES TECHNICAL CENTER IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY

    On March 11, 2014, the Subcommittee held a field hearing at 
the William J. Hughes Technical Center in New Jersey to receive 
testimony from the FAA and industry experts to learn about the 
resources of the Technical Center and how they can best be 
utilized to move NextGen forward. In addition the Subcommittee 
also received testimony regarding how the FAA is safely 
integrating UAS into the National Airspace System.

               AIR SERVICE TO SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

    On April 30, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
receive testimony from the DOT, GAO, and industry stakeholders 
on the state of air service to small and rural communities and 
explored ways to continue and improve critical air service to 
these areas of the country.

                   AIRPORT FINANCING AND DEVELOPMENT

    On June 18, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
receive testimony from the FAA, GAO, and industry stakeholders 
on the state and future of airport financing and development. 
This hearing explored the current and future needs of aviation 
infrastructure and how Congress can provide for adequate 
funding of the growing infrastructure needs. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from FAA, GAO, Airline Owners and Pilots 
Association, AAAE, and A4A.

     DOMESTIC AVIATION MANUFACTURING: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

    On July 23, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
the state of American aviation manufacturing. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony on the economic health of American aviation 
manufacturing and challenges the industry is facing. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from representatives from the 
FAA, GAO, GAMA, AIA, Hartzell Propeller, Inc., and the Air 
Washington project.

      U.S. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS: INTEGRATION, OVERSIGHT, AND 
                            COMPETITIVENESS

    On December 10, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
regarding the state of UAS in the United States including UAS 
operations, government oversight and the competitiveness of 
American industry in the field. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from the FAA, DOT IG, GAO, Airware, the Air Line 
Pilots Association, and a Professor of Aeronautics, 
Astronautics and Computer Science.

                           Oversight Letters 


                        BOEING 787 BATTERY ISSUE

    In January 2013, there were two incidents involving a 
lithium-ion battery on Boeing 787 aircraft one on the ground in 
Boston and the second in the air over Japan. After ordering a 
review of all Boeing 787 critical systems, the FAA issued an 
emergency airworthiness directive that temporarily halted 787 
operations. On January 18, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. 
LoBiondo sent the FAA a letter requesting to be kept apprised 
of the results of the FAA's review of the Boeing 787 battery 
issue, including lessons learned as a result of the review.

                  DOT SEQUESTRATION FURLOUGH OVERSIGHT

    On March 7, 2013, after the FAA announced its intention to 
furlough all FAA employees in order to implement sequestration, 
Committee Chairman Bill Shuster sent a bicameral letter in 
conjunction with Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation Ranking Member John Thune to the DOT requesting 
information regarding the agency's decision to furlough 
employees rather than pursuing other options to reduce 
spending.

       SEQUESTRATION AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER CLOSURES OVERSIGHT

    On March 22, 2013, following the FAA's announcement that it 
intended to close over 100 air traffic control towers in its 
Federal Contract Tower Program (FCTP) in order to implement 
sequestration, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster sent a bicameral 
letter in conjunction with Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation Ranking Member John Thune to the 
DOT expressing concern about the agency's plan to close air 
traffic control towers in the FCTP. The letter also requested 
that the DOT provide a safety analysis for each proposed tower 
closing and a detailed explanation for how each tower would be 
closed.

                      OPPOSING AVIATION USER FEES

    On April 5, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick 
Larsen sent the President a letter in opposition to imposing a 
$100-per-flight user fee on certain commercial and general 
aviation operations. The President's budget for fiscal year 
2014 included a proposal to impose the fee.

   REVIEW OF PRECLEARANCE FACILITY AT ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

    In April 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they 
were in final negotiations with the United Arab Emirates to set 
up a CBP preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International 
Airport. The Committee took note that in contrast to airports 
with existing CBP preclearance facilities, Abu Dhabi 
International Airport was not at that time served by any 
American carrier. On April 17, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman 
Frank A. LoBiondo sent DOT a letter expressing opposition to a 
CBP preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport. 
On April 18, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking 
Member Nick J. Rahall, II, along with Subcommittee Chairman 
Frank A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, sent a joint 
letter with Members of the Committee on Homeland Security to 
the DHS requesting information about the Department's decision 
to create the CBP preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi 
International Airport.

         DOT SEQUESTRATION DOCUMENTATION REQUEST AND OVERSIGHT

    On April 25, 2013, in a follow-up to its earlier letter 
dated February 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster sent a 
letter in conjunction with House Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform Chairman Darrell E. Issa to DOT requesting 
that the Department provide both Committees with a 
comprehensive set of documents and communications related to 
the FAA's implementation of sequestration.

           REVIEW OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

    On May 3, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo 
requested that GAO review the status of implementation of 
safety management systems across the aviation community, 
including the FAA's internal lines of business, airports, 
airlines and other industry segments, and assess the FAA's 
oversight. The GAO issued its report on June 25, 2014.

     OPPOSITION TO AIRSHOW FAA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER FUNDING CUTS

    On May 24, 2013, following an announcement that the FAA 
would begin charging airshows to provide air traffic control 
services, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster sent the FAA a letter 
requesting the agency reconsider its decision regarding funding 
for EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

        REVIEW OF TSA MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

    On June 24, 2013, Subcommittee on Aviation Chairman Frank 
A. LoBiondo requested that GAO review TSA's process for 
modifying their prohibited items list, including how it 
consults with private and public stakeholders and how this 
process addresses TSA's risk-based approach toward screening 
procedures. The GAO is expected to issue its report in early 
2015.

                 REVIEW OF FAA ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

    On September 4, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that the DOT 
OIG review the FAA's current organizational structure, compare 
it with other countries' air traffic control organizations, and 
identify possible benefits of alternative structural reforms. 
The DOT OIG is expected to issue its report in early 2015.

               NEW PILOT RECORDS DATABASE IMPLEMENTATION

    On September 10, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. 
LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen requested that DOT OIG 
continue to monitor and examine FAA and industry progress in 
implementing the new pilot records database as mandated by the 
Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension 
Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-216), enacted in response to the tragic 
crash of Colgan flight 3407 in February 2009. The DOT OIG is 
expected to issue its report in 2015.

               RESPONDING TO NEXTGEN CHALLENGES: A REVIEW

    On September 26, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
review how effectively the FAA has responded to the challenges 
in NextGen implementation that have been identified by GAO and 
others. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015.

EVALUATION OF FAA INFORMATION SECURITY CONTROLS IMPLEMENTATION FOR AIR 
                            TRAFFIC CONTROL

    On September 26, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
update its 2005 study evaluating the extent to which the FAA 
has implemented effective information security controls for air 
traffic control. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 
January of 2015.

             UPDATE ON AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING

    On March 13, 2013, Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Larsen 
requested that GAO review future demands on airport 
infrastructure and the funding capacity of airports to meet 
national and regional needs and to maintain a safe and 
efficient airport system. Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo joined in this request 
on September 26, 2013. The GAO is expected to issue its report 
in 2015.

                       AVIATION ACTIVITY FORECAST

    On September 26, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
study how the levels of aviation activity in the future will 
impact FAA operations and funding. The GAO is expected to issue 
its report in 2015.

                      SESAR INTEROPERABILITY STUDY

    On September 26, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
review progress made by the FAA and key stakeholders to achieve 
global air traffic control harmonization and airspace 
interoperability, and in particular how the FAA's NextGen and 
Europe's SESAR (the European air traffic control modernization 
program) can be better harmonized to streamline operations. The 
GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015.

                REVIEWING FAA'S ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

    On October 1, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Frank A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, requested 
that GAO gather a wide range of stakeholder perspectives, 
including labor, airlines, airports, and general aviation 
users, on the effectiveness of the FAA's organizational 
structure to support both the implementation of NextGen and the 
day-to-day operation of the National Airspace System. The GAO 
released its report in September 2014.

           UPDATE ON FOREIGN AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE PROVIDERS

    On October 1, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster of the 
and Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
update its 2005 study on the characteristics and performance of 
international air navigation service providers and include a 
review of how international systems differ from the United 
States in terms of number and complexity of operations and 
safety. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015

MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION PROCEDURES THROUGH AIR TRAFFIC 
                      CONTROLLER AUTOMATION TOOLS

    On October 13, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, Subcommittee Chairman Frank 
A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen asked that DOT OIG 
assess the FAA's progress toward developing and deploying new 
air traffic controller automation tools to maximize the use of 
performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures. The report was 
issued in June 2014. The DOT OIG found that while the FAA had 
deployed PBN procedures and had more under development, 
utilization of the procedures remained low for a variety of 
reasons including a lack of standardized training for pilots 
and air traffic controllers, insufficient automation tools and 
outdated policies. The DOT OIG made three recommendations to 
the FAA to remedy the issues it identified. The FAA did not 
provide a written response to the draft report furnished by DOT 
OIG.

                UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BASELINE STUDY

    On November 20, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Frank A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, requested 
that GAO undertake a study to provide a baseline of 
information, status, challenges, and recommendations for 
improvement with regard to the acquisition of unmanned aircraft 
systems' operational and safety data and the coordination of 
research and development activities among federal agencies and 
between the federal and private sectors. The GAO is expected to 
issue its report in 2015.

            UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS COMPETITIVENESS STUDY

    On November 20, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo, and Subcommittee 
Ranking Member Rick Larsen requested that GAO undertake a study 
to address the key similarities and differences in the 
progress, development, and civilian uses of unmanned aircraft 
systems in key international markets and our trading partners, 
their implications for American competitiveness, and what 
lessons can be found for the United States from international 
approaches to the development and integration of unmanned 
aircraft systems. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 
2015.

     NEXTGEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRIORITIES FOR FAA'S NEXTGEN UNDER 
                             SEQUESTRATION

    On November 20, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Frank A. LoBiondo and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, requested 
that the DOT OIG examine the FAA's response to the NextGen 
Advisory Committee's recommendations, including any actions the 
agency is taking to adjust its budget and plans. The DOT OIG 
issued its report in November of 2014.

       FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S CERTIFICATION PROCESSES

    On November 22, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
conduct a review of the FAA's progress in carrying out 
recommendations developed from section 312 and 313 in the FAA 
Reform Act concerning the FAA's attempts to streamline and 
reduce regional inconsistencies of interpretation for its 
certification processes. The GAO is expected to issue its 
report in early 2015.

                         FAA REVIEW AND REFORM

    On November 22, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
review and analyze the progress that the FAA has made in 
addressing its recommendations from section 812 of the FAA 
Reform Act, which required the FAA to identify and develop 
recommendations to mitigate redundant, duplicative, ineffective 
or obsolete processes, positions, or offices. The GAO is 
expected to issue its report in early 2015.

     ALTERNATIVE MECHANISMS OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE COLLECTION

    On November 22, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo requested that GAO 
update its earlier study of collection mechanisms for passenger 
facility charges and focus on alternative collection methods 
that were identified in GAO's prior report, or have 
subsequently been identified, and evaluate the technological 
readiness of these alternatives. The GAO issued this report in 
November of 2014.

              CERTIFICATION OF NORWEGIAN AIR INTERNATIONAL

    On January 7, 2014, Committee Ranking Member Nick J. 
Rahall, II, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo, and 
Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Larsen requested that 
Secretary Foxx thoroughly investigate the Norwegian Air 
International business model to ensure any action taken by the 
DOT is in the public interest.

             HIRING PROCEDURES FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

    On February 25, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. 
LoBiondo requested that GAO examine whether the FAA's revised 
hiring process for air traffic controllers was properly 
developed and implemented with the input of interested 
stakeholders and whether it has proven efficacious. The GAO has 
temporarily suspended work on this issue due to ongoing 
litigation on the FAA process.

               NEXTGEN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

    On May 1, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster wrote FAA 
Administrator Huerta seeking information about the FAA's 
implementation of section 221 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 
that authorized creation of a public-private partnership to 
incentivize and accelerate the equipage of aircraft with 
advanced avionics.

  CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION OF 2014--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
     TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION'S SECURITY FEE INCREASE

    On December 26, 2013 H.J. Res. 59, Continuing 
Appropriations Resolution of 2014 (The Bipartisan Budget Act of 
2013) was signed into law (Public Law 113-67). This bill 
increased the TSA Passenger Security Fee from $2.50 per flight 
segment to $5.60 per one-way trip beginning July 1, 2014, and 
repealed the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF) on 
Oct. 1, 2014.
    On July 21, 2014, Chairman Bill Shuster sent a letter to 
Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan and DHS 
Secretary Jeh Johnson expressing concern that Public Law 113-67 
was designed to simplify the administration of air 
transportation fees without changing the overall cap for the 
fees, and Congress did not intend for the definition of the 
round trip to change.

     APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 17 BIS OF U.S.-EU OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT

    On August 18, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. LoBiondo 
wrote DOT Secretary Foxx asking that he consider invoking the 
consultation provisions of article 6 bis of the United States-
European Union Air Transport Agreement to discuss the 
application of Norwegian Air International and the 
applicability of article 17 bis concerning labor standards.

             INTERAGENCY EFFORTS TO CONTAIN THE EBOLA VIRUS

    On October 14, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member 
Thune requested that DOT Secretary Foxx and DHS Secretary 
Johnson provide information about their respective agencies' 
efforts and interagency activities to prevent the spread of the 
Ebola virus in the United States.
    On October 20, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Frank A. 
LoBiondo supplemented Committee Chairman Bill Shuster's and 
Senate Ranking Member Thune's October 14, 2014, letter 
regarding their agencies' efforts to prevent the spread of the 
Ebola virus in the United States.

        USE OF THE CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET IN THE EBOLA RESPONSE

    On October 23, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
Ranking Member John Thune requested that President Obama 
consider utilizing the resources of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet 
(CRAF) program to ensure the movement of supplies and personnel 
necessary to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in light 
of calls for a travel ban and reduced commercial air service to 
affected countries.

 GAO AND DOT OIG STUDIES FROM PREVIOUS CONGRESSES OR FIRST SESSION OF 
                             113TH CONGRESS

    On July 24, 2012, then Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-
FL) and Subcommittee Chairman Thomas E. Petri (R-WI) asked that 
GAO review efforts to develop commercially viable alternative 
aviation fuels in the United States, expected benefits for such 
fuels, challenges to commercial viability, and additional steps 
the federal government should take to advance alternative fuels 
in the United States. The report was released on May 7, 2014 
(GAO-14-407). GAO reported that the federal government, through 
the FAA and other agencies, supported the development of 
alternative fuels. GAO also found that alternative jet fuels 
were not commercially viable for a variety of reasons including 
high development costs and regulatory uncertainty. GAO further 
found that key factors affecting commercial viability included 
comparative value of competing end products, feedstock prices 
and costs of conventional fuels. GAO provided the DOT and other 
agencies a draft of the report to permit an opportunity for 
comment. Their technical comments were incorporated throughout 
the report.
    On October 2, 2012, then Committee Chairman John L. Mica 
(R-FL) and Subcommittee Chairman Thomas E. Petri (R-WI) asked 
that GAO assess whether the United States aviation industry 
faced a shortage of skilled professionals. The Chairmen asked 
that the scope of the research address the demand for such 
professionals and also whether stakeholders were taking 
sufficient steps to ensure an adequate supply. GAO issued two 
reports on February 28, 2014 (GAO-14-232 and GAO-14-237). In 
the first report (GAO-14-232), GAO addressed the supply of 
pilots and found mixed evidence about the extent of a shortage. 
They found that airlines faced shortages in some instances and 
responded by forming relationships with flight school and 
improved compensation, among other measures. GAO provided the 
Departments of Defense (DOD), the Department of Labor (DOL), 
DOT, and other agencies a draft of the report to permit an 
opportunity for comment. The DOD made no comments while both 
DOT and DOL provided technical comments that were incorporated 
into the report. Third-party stakeholders also provided 
comments that were incorporated.
    In the second report (GAO-14-237), GAO addressed the supply 
of other professionals such as aerospace engineers, aircraft 
mechanics and avionics technicians. GAO again found mixed 
evidence of a shortage. They found that stakeholders, including 
private firms, had taken steps including recruiting efforts and 
raising wages. GAO found that several federal government 
agencies maintain programs to assist individuals interested in 
aviation careers. The DOD made no comments while both DOT and 
DOL provided technical comments that were incorporated into the 
report.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Implementation of the FAA Modernization 
and Reform Act: One Year Later'' (February 27, 2013) Committee 
Serial Number 113-3
    Hearing entitled ``Review of the FAA's Progress in 
Implementing the FAA Modernization and Reform Act'' (May 16, 
2013) Committee Serial Number 113-15
    Hearing entitled ``Lessons Learned from the Boeing 787 
Incidents'' (June 12, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-24
    Hearing entitled ``Causes of Delays to the FAA's NextGen 
Program'' (July 17, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-30
    Hearing entitled ``Review of FAA's Certification Process: 
Ensuring an Efficient, Effective, and Safe Process'' (October 
30, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-40
    Hearing entitled ``The State of American Aviation'' 
(December 12, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-46
    Hearing entitled ``The FAA Modernization Act of 2012: Two 
Years Later'' (February 5, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-52
    Field Hearing at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, 
Egg Harbor Township, NJ, entitled ``Modernizing the Aviation 
System: Leveraging the Assets of the William J. Hughes 
Technical Center'' (March 11, 2014) Committee Serial Number 
113-58
    Hearing entitled ``Air Service to Small and Rural 
Communities'' (April 30, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-69
    Hearing entitled ``Airport Financing and Development'' 
(June 18, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-75
    Hearing entitled, ``Domestic Aviation Manufacturing: 
Challenges and Opportunities'' (July 23, 2014) Committee Serial 
Number 113-77
    Hearing Entitled, ``U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: 
Integration, Oversight, and Competitiveness'' (December 10, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-84

        SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


    DUNCAN HUNTER, California, 
             Chairman
   JOHN GARAMENDI, California, 
          Ranking Member

ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland         DON YOUNG, Alaska
RICK LARSEN, Washington              HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York          FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey
LOIS FRANKEL, Florida                PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania
CORRINE BROWN, Florida               STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida,
JANICE HAHN, California                Vice Chair
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    TOM RICE, South Carolina
  (ex officio)                       MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
                                     DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (ex 
                                     officio) 

                         Legislative Activities


        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014


                PUBLIC LAW 113-66 (H.R. 3304/H.R. 1960)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3304 authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2014 
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for 
military construction, and for defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year. H.R. 3304 contains provisions within the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions within the bill impact 
the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation and the Subcommittee on Aviation. The 
Committee worked with the Committee on Armed Services to clear 
provisions in H.R. 3304 within the Committee's jurisdiction.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1960 was introduced by Congressman Howard P. ``Buck'' 
McKeon (R-CA), on May 14, 2013.
    H.R. 1960 was reported with amendments by the Committee on 
Armed Services (House Report 113-102) on June 7, 2013.
    H.R. 1960 was considered under a Rule on June 12-14, 2013, 
and passed by a vote of 315 yeas and 108 nays (Roll No. 244).
    On July 8, 2013, H.R. 1960 was received in the Senate, read 
twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 126).
    H.R. 3304 was introduced by Congressman Theodore E. Deutch 
(D-FL) on October 22, 2013.
    H.R. 3304 was considered under suspension of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives on October 28, 2013, and passed by 
voice vote.
    On November 19, 2013, H.R. 3304 passed the Senate with 
amendments by unanimous consent.
    On December 12, 2013, the House agreed to Senate amendments 
with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 441. The amendment 
contains language similar to H.R. 1960.
    H.R. 3304 was presented to the President on December 23, 
2013, and signed into law on December 26, 2013, becoming Public 
Law 113-66.

       Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013


                PUBLIC LAW 113-79 (H.R. 2642/H.R. 1947)

    To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2642 provides for the reform and continuation of 
agricultural and other programs of the Department of 
Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. H.R. 2642 contains 
provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions 
within the bill impact the jurisdiction of the Subcommittees on 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management; Highways and 
Transit; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 1947 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK), Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, on May 13, 2013.
    H.R. 1947 was considered on June 20, 2013, and failed on 
passage by recorded vote of 195 yeas to 234 nays (Roll No. 
286).
    H.R. 2642 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK), Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, on July 10, 
2013. H.R. 2642 contains language similar to H.R. 1947.
    H.R. 2642 passed the House by a vote of 216 yeas and 208 
nays (Roll No. 353).
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2642 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    On July 18, 2013, the Senate struck all after the Enacting 
Clause and substituted the language of S. 954 as amended. 
Subsequently, the Senate passed the measure by unanimous 
consent.
    On October 11, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster wrote 
a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner requesting the appointment 
of conferees from the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On October 17, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on 
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Chairman Jeff 
Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote identical 
letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. 
Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran to express 
objection to section 6206 of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642.
    On October 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Duncan Hunter and Ranking Member John Garamendi, wrote 
identical letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman 
Frank D. Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran in support of 
the House-passed reauthorization of the Food for Peace Program 
in H.R. 2642.
    On October 30, 2013, the House and Senate began formal 
conference committee meetings.
    On January 27, 2014, Conference Report 113-333 was filed.
    On January 29, 2014, the Conference Report was agreed to by 
the House by a rollcall vote of 251-166 (Roll No. 31).
    On February 4, 2014, the Conference Report was agreed to by 
the Senate by a vote of 68-32 (Roll No. 21).
    On February 7, 2014, H.R. 2642 was presented to the 
President and signed into law, becoming Public Law 113-79.

          Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014


            PUBLIC LAW 113-281 (H.R. 4005/H.R. 5769/S. 2444)

Summary

    H.R. 4005 and H.R. 5769, the Howard Coble Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, authorizes $8.7 billion in 
discretionary funding for the Coast Guard for each of the 
fiscal years 2015 and 2016. The bill authorizes the end-of-year 
strength for active duty military personnel at 43,000 for each 
of the fiscal years 2015 and 2016. The bill also authorizes 
$24.7 million for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for 
fiscal years 2015 and 2016. Finally, the bill makes several 
reforms to Coast Guard authorities and laws governing shipping 
and navigation.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4005 was introduced by Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-
CA) on February 6, 2014.
    The Committee met in open markup session on February 11, 
2014, and ordered H.R. 4005 favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by a voice vote.
    H.R. 4005 was reported to the House on March 25, 2014 (H. 
Rept. 113-384), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 286).
    On April 1, 2014, H.R. 4005 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed, as amended, by a voice vote.
    On April 2, 2014, H.R. 4005 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation.
    H.R. 5769 was introduced by Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-
CA) on December 1, 2014. H.R. 5769 contains language similar to 
H.R. 4005.
    H.R. 5769 was considered under suspension of the Rules and 
passed by a vote of 413 yeas and 3 nays (Roll no. 541) on 
December 3, 2014,
    H.R. 5769 was received in the Senate, read twice, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation on December 4, 2014.
    On June 5, 2014, S. 2444 was introduced by Senator Mark 
Begich (D-AK).
    On December 10, 2014, the Senate passed S. 2444. On the 
same day the House received S. 2444 and the bill passed the 
House by unanimous consent. S. 2444 contains language similar 
to H.R. 4005 and H.R. 5769.
    On December 10, 2014, S. 2444 passed the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 12, 2014, S. 2444 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-281.

                 DHS OIG Mandates Revision Act of 2014


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-284 (S.2651)

    To repeal certain mandates of the Department of Homeland 
Office of Inspector General.

Summary

    S. 2651 repeals requirements that DHS Inspector General: 
(1) conduct an annual evaluation of the cargo inspection 
targeting system for international intermodal cargo containers; 
(2) conduct an annual review of the performance by the Coast 
Guard of its missions, with particular emphasis on its non-
homeland security missions; (3) authenticate the National Drug 
Control Program agencies' annual detailed accounting of all 
funds expended by such agencies for Program activities for the 
preceding year prior to its submission to the Director of the 
Office of National Drug Control Policy; and (4) annually audit 
and report on the use and effectiveness of DHS grants to a 
sample of states and high-risk urban areas to prevent, prepare 
for, protect against, or respond to natural disasters, acts of 
terrorism, or other man-made disasters.

Legislative History

    S.2651 was introduced by Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) on July 
24, 2014 and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On July 30, 2014, the Committee ordered S.2651 to be 
reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute 
favorably.
    On September 16, 2014, the Committee reported S.2651 by 
Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute and placed S.2651 on the Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 567).
    On September 17, 2014 the Senate passed S.2651 with an 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On September 18, 2014, S.2651 was received by the House and 
referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure 
and Homeland Security.
    On December 10, 2014, S. 2651 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On December 12, 2014, S. 2651 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-284.

Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization 
                        Act for Fiscal Year 2015


                PUBLIC LAW 113-291 (H.R. 4435/H.R. 3979)

    To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 4435 authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2015 
for military activities of the Department of Defense, for 
military construction, and for defense activities of the 
Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year. H.R. 4435 contains provisions within the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions within the bill impact 
the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Aviation and the 
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The 
Committee worked with the Committee on Armed Services to clear 
provisions in H.R. 4435 within the Committee's jurisdiction.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4435 was introduced by Congressman Howard P. ``Buck'' 
McKeon (R-CA) on April 9, 2014, and referred to the Committee 
on Armed Services.
    H.R. 4435 was reported as amended by the Committee on Armed 
Services (H. Rept. 113-446) on May 13, 2014. A supplemental 
report (H. Rept. 113-446, Part II) was filed on May 19, 2014.
    H.R. 4435 was considered under a Rule on May 20-22, 2014, 
and passed by a vote of 325 yeas and 98 nays (Roll No. 240).
    H.R. 4435 was received in the Senate, read twice, placed on 
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar 
No. 425) on June 5, 2014.
    On December 4, 2014, the House agreed to an amendment to 
the Senate amendments to H.R. 3979 pursuant to H. Res. 770, and 
passed by a vote of 300 yeas and 119 nays (Roll No. 551). The 
amendment contains language similar to H.R. 4435.
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 3979 was laid before the Senate 
by unanimous consent.
    On December 10 and 11, 2014, H.R. 3979 was considered by 
the Senate.
    December 12, 2014, the Senate agreed to House amendment to 
Senate Amendment to H.R. 3979, under the order of December 11, 
2014, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, by Yea-Nay 
Vote. 89-11. Record Vote Number: 325.
    On December 18, 2014, H.R. 3979 was presented to the 
President. On December 19, 2014 the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-291.

  To Amend Title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from 
    fire retardant materials construction requirements for vessels 
                   operating within the boundary line


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 1961)

Summary

    H.R. 1961 extends through October 31, 2028, the exemption 
from vessel fire-retardant material construction requirements 
for certain vessels in operation before 1968 and operating in 
internal waters.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1961 was introduced by Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) 
on May 14, 2013.
    On July 18, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 1961 favorably reported to the House by a 
voice vote.
    H.R. 1961 was reported to the House on July 24, 2013 (House 
Report 113-175), and the bill was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 127).
    On September 25, 2013, H.R. 1961 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by the yeas and nays, 280-89 
(Roll No. 484).
    On September 26, 2013, H.R. 1961 was received in the 
Senate.
    On December 20, 2013, H.R. 1961 was referred to the Senate 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

                          Oversight Activities


                  Hearings, Meetings, and Roundtables


                      COAST GUARD MISSION BALANCE

    On February 26, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine how the Coast Guard allocates hours and resources among 
its multiple statutory missions, as well as how the Service 
measures mission performance. The Subcommittee heard testimony 
from the Coast Guard.

                  PORT AND VESSEL SAFETY AND SECURITY

    On March 14, 2013, the Coast Guard held a classified 
briefing for Members of the Committee on how it collects and 
disseminates intelligence on vessels bound for the United 
States, as well as the tactics the Service uses, and the 
capabilities it has, to interdict vessels which pose a threat. 
The Coast Guard also discussed the security of port facilities 
and other shoreside infrastructure.

                   UPDATE OF EFFORTS TO COMBAT PIRACY

    On April 10, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
review the efforts of the federal government to safeguard the 
United States and international interests against acts of 
piracy off the coast of Africa and other waters. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast Guard, the Navy, 
the Maritime Administration, the Department of State, and 
Lloyd's Market Association.

    PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET REQUEST FOR COAST GUARD AND 
                    MARITIME TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

    On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
to examine the fiscal year 2014 budget requests for the Coast 
Guard, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and the Maritime 
Administration. The Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast 
Guard, the FMC, and the Maritime Administration.

      MARITIME TRANSPORTATION: THE ROLE OF U.S. SHIPS AND MARINERS

    On May 21, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine 
the contributions of American-flagged vessels and American 
mariners to our economy and national security. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from the Department of Transportation, the 
United States Transportation Command, Shipbuilders Council of 
America, American Maritime Partnership, Marine Engineers' 
Beneficial Association, and the Seafarers International Union.

 COAST GUARD READINESS: EXAMINING CUTTER, AIRCRAFT, AND COMMUNICATIONS 
                                 NEEDS

    On June 26, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
the status of the Coast Guard's current program to recapitalize 
its aircraft, cutters and information technology systems, as 
well as to examine the program's sustainability. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast Guard, the 
Congressional Research Service (CRS), The Heritage Foundation, 
and the Center for American Progress.

    HOW TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF MARITIME 
TRANSPORTATION: BETTER USE AND INTEGRATION OF MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS 
                                  DATA

    On July 31, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
Coast Guard maritime domain awareness (MDA) programs and 
whether such programs are improving the efficiency, safety, and 
security of maritime transportation. The Subcommittee heard 
testimony from the Coast Guard, the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO), and MDA stakeholders in private industry and 
academia.

MARITIME TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS: IMPACTS ON SAFETY, SECURITY, JOBS, 
                      AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PART 1

    On September 10, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
review the status of regulations by the Coast Guard, the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the FMC, and the 
Maritime Administration, as well as examine how such 
regulations impact the maritime industry. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from the Coast Guard, FMC, the Maritime 
Administration, American Waterways Operators, USA Maritime, 
Sportfishing Association of California, National Customs 
Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Consortium of 
State Maritime Academies, and the National Disability Rights 
Network.

      COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION ISSUES

    On October 29, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine regulatory and other issues impacting the maritime 
transportation sector that may be addressed in legislation. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast Guard, EPA, and the 
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

   COAST GUARD MISSION EXECUTION: HOW IS THE COAST GUARD MEETING ITS 
                             MISSION GOALS?

    On December 11, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine factors inhibiting the Coast Guard's ability to meet 
its mission performance targets and whether those targets are 
truly achievable, as well as to review what steps the Service 
might take to adjust performance targets to address these 
factors and to acquire and maintain the capabilities necessary 
to meet such revised targets. The Subcommittee heard testimony 
from the Coast Guard.

       FINDING YOUR WAY: THE FUTURE OF FEDERAL AIDS TO NAVIGATION

    On February 4, 2014, the Subcommittee on held a hearing to 
examine the future of federal navigation programs. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast Guard, the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Army Corps 
of Engineers, the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, 
the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic 
Center, the Management Association for Private Photogrammetric 
Surveyors, and the Marine Exchange of the San Francisco Bay 
Region.

                     MARITIME TECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLE

    On February 20, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
meeting in San Diego, California to provide Subcommittee 
members an introduction to the latest innovations in maritime 
technology that are most relevant to the Subcommittee's 
jurisdiction.

MARITIME TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS: IMPACTS ON SAFETY, SECURITY, JOBS, 
                      AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PART 2

    On March 4, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
the status of regulations by the Coast Guard and the EPA, as 
well as examine how such regulations impact the maritime 
industry. The Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast 
Guard, the EPA, the American Waterways Operators, the Chamber 
of Shipping of America, LaMonica Fine Foods LLC, and the CSL 
Group, Inc. Eagle Rock Aggregates, Inc. submitted a written 
statement for the record.

    PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET REQUEST FOR COAST GUARD AND 
                    MARITIME TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

    On March 26, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine the fiscal year 2015 budget requests for the Coast 
Guard, FMC, and the Maritime Administration. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from the leaders of the Coast Guard, the 
Maritime Administration, and FMC.

  CONFRONTING TRANSNATIONAL DRUG SMUGGLING: AN ASSESSMENT OF REGIONAL 
                              PARTNERSHIPS

    On April 29, 2014, the Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on 
the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Affairs held 
a joint hearing to examine the federal government's efforts to 
confront transnational drug smuggling and stem the flow of 
illegal drugs to the United States. The Subcommittees heard 
testimony from the Coast Guard, United States Southern Command, 
and the Department of State.

      USING NEW OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES: PROMOTING EFFICIENT MARITIME 
  TRANSPORTATION AND IMPROVING MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS AND RESPONSE 
                               CAPABILITY

    On May 21, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine 
the proliferation of new or emerging ocean technologies, how 
such technologies could improve government performance, 
maritime commerce, and our understanding of the ocean 
environment, as well as any impediments that limit or constrain 
the use of such technologies. The Subcommittee heard testimony 
from Teledyne Marine Systems, Technology Systems Inc., Sea-Bird 
Scientific, PortVision, Hoover Institution-Stanford University, 
and the Marine Physical Laboratory-Scripps Institution of 
Oceanography.

                   MAINTAINING COAST GUARD READINESS

    On June 18, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 
status of the Coast Guard's current acquisition program and to 
examine the program's sustainability. The Subcommittee heard 
testimony from the Coast Guard, GAO, CRS, and the Navy League 
of the United States.

                 IMPLEMENTING U.S. POLICY IN THE ARCTIC

    On July 23, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
American policy in the Arctic and how the agencies with the 
largest presence in the Arctic intend to implement such policy. 
The Subcommittee heard testimony from the Coast Guard, Navy, 
Department of State, NOAA, National Science Foundation, and the 
State of Alaska.

                   THE STATUS OF THE MERCHANT MARINE

    On September 10, 2014, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 
Maritime Transportation held a hearing to examine issues 
impacting the merchant marine. The Subcommittee heard testimony 
from Saltchuk Resources, the International Shipholding 
Corporation, the Shipbuilders Council of America, and the 
International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots.

                           Oversight Letters


                      COAST GUARD RECAPITALIZATION

    On February 5, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter 
wrote a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting 
that the GAO review several areas of the Coast Guard's 
recapitalization program in response to the GAO's September 
2012 report outlining the challenges the Coast Guard has faced 
in carrying out its ongoing recapitalization initiative. The 
GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015.

           ROTATIONAL CREWING ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY CUTTER

    On June 26, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter sent a letter to the GAO 
requesting a study concerning rotational crewing on the 
National Security Cutter. The GAO is expected to issue its 
report in 2015.

                      COAST GUARD RECAPITALIZATION

    On July 23, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi, Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo, 
and Congressman Rick Larsen wrote a letter to Defense Secretary 
Chuck Hagel requesting he begin the transfer of 14 C-27J 
aircraft from the Air Force to the Coast Guard. The letter 
noted the transfer had the potential to provide up to $826 
million in cost avoidance over the recapitalization program of 
record.

                      COAST GUARD RECAPITALIZATION

    On September 30, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter 
wrote a letter to Admiral Robert Papp, Jr., then Commandant of 
the Coast Guard, requesting information concerning the planned 
capability of the Offshore Patrol Cutter and its affordability.

    REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS AND ENCOURAGING JOB CREATION IN THE 
                            MARITIME SECTOR

    On October 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Duncan Hunter and Ranking Member John Garamendi, wrote 
identical letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman 
Frank D. Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran to express 
support for House-passed reauthorization of the Food for Peace 
program. The Food for Peace program supports the viability of 
American-flagged maritime sector by financing the 
transportation of American grown agricultural commodities on 
American-flag vessels to those in need across the globe.

      COAST GUARD ALIGNMENT OF RESOURCES AND MISSION REQUIREMENTS

    On March 17, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter 
wrote a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting 
that the GAO review the Coast Guard's efforts to align its 
resources and mission requirements. The GAO is expected to 
issue its report in 2015.

 COAST GUARD AND NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAM DIRECTORATE ALIGNMENT

    On March 25, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter 
wrote a letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson requesting 
information on the progress of the Coast Guard and National 
Protection and Program Directorate's harmonized effort to 
administer the Facility Security Plans, chemical facility 
security plans, and what impact they will have on the use of 
Coast Guard resources and the security of our ports.

                       COAST GUARD APPROPRIATIONS

    On April 1, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter wrote 
a letter to Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on 
Homeland Security Chairman John R. Carter and Ranking Member 
David E. Price urging the Subcommittee to provide fiscal year 
2015 funding for the Coast Guard at the level authorized in 
H.R. 4005, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 
2014.

                             ARCTIC REVIEW

    On April 9, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter wrote 
a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting that 
the GAO assist the Committee by reviewing the Coast Guard's 
plans to execute its missions in the Arctic. The GAO is 
expected to issue its report in 2015.

                        LNG EXPORT APPLICATIONS

    On May 14, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi wrote a letter to Secretary 
Ernest Moniz of the Department of Energy requesting that the 
Department work closely with the Maritime Administration to 
establish a separate and simultaneous review of liquefied 
natural gas export applications for which the use of offshore 
deepwater port facilities are planned.

                        RECAPITALIZATION EFFORT

    On May 23, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter wrote 
a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting that 
the GAO review the transfer of C-27Js from the Air Force and 
determine how they assist the Coast Guard's recapitalization 
effort. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015.

                  CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION RULING

    On May 29, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi wrote a letter to Commissioner R. 
Gil Kerlikowske of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The 
letter expressed concerns over a ruling (H249067) by CBP 
regarding the permissive use of non-coastwise-qualified 
foreign-flag vessels to transport unfinished gasoline products 
from the United States to the Bahamas to be blended into a 
gasoline product that would eventually return to the United 
States.

                       GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

    On July 2, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi wrote a letter to Defense 
Secretary Chuck Hagel expressing concerns about the United 
States' dependence on space system based GPS. The letter 
requested that the Secretary advise the Subcommittee on what 
actions are being taken to ensure the continuity of GPS 
function in the event of a space system interruption.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Coast Guard Mission Balance'' (February 
26, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-2
    Hearing entitled ``Updates of Efforts to Combat Piracy'' 
(April 10, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-7
    Hearing entitled ``President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget 
Request for Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs'' 
(April 16, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-9
    Hearing entitled ``Maritime Transportation: The Role of 
U.S. Ships and Mariners'' (May 21, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-16
    Hearing entitled ``Coast Guard Readiness: Examining Cutter, 
Aircraft, and Communications Needs'' (June 26, 2013) Committee 
Serial Number 113-26
    Hearing entitled ``How to Improve the Efficiency, Safety, 
and Security of Maritime Transportation: Better Use and 
Integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Data'' (July 31, 2013) 
Committee Serial Number 113-33
    Hearing entitled ``Maritime Transportation Regulations: 
Impacts on Safety, Security, Jobs, and the Environment, Part 
1'' (September 10, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-34
    Hearing entitled ``Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation 
Authorization Issues'' (October 29, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-39
    Hearing entitled ``Coast Guard Mission Execution: How is 
the Coast Guard Meeting Its Mission Goals?'' (December 11, 
2013) Committee Serial Number 113-44
    Hearing entitled ``Finding Your Way: The Future of Federal 
Aids to Navigation'' (February 4, 2014) Committee Serial Number 
113-51
    Hearing entitled ``Maritime Transportation Regulations: 
Impacts on Safety, Security, Jobs and the Environment, Part 2'' 
(March 4, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-56
    Hearing entitled ``President's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget 
Request for Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs'' 
(March 26, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-61
    Joint hearing entitled ``Confronting Transnational Drug 
Smuggling: An Assessment of Regional Partnerships'' (April 29, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-67
    Hearing entitled ``Using New Ocean Technologies: Promoting 
Efficient Maritime Transportation and Improving Maritime Domain 
Awareness and Response Capability'' (May 21, 2014) Committee 
Serial Number 113-72
    Hearing entitled ``Maintaining Coast Guard Readiness'' 
(June 18, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-74
    Hearing entitled ``Implementing U.S. Policy in the Arctic'' 
(July 23, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-78
    Hearing entitled ``The Status of the Merchant Marine'' 
(September 10, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-82

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY 
                               MANAGEMENT


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


   LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania, 
             Chairman
  ANDRE CARSON, Indiana, Ranking 
              Member

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,               THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin
  District of Columbia               JOHN L. MICA, Florida
MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine            ERIC A. ``RICK'' Crawford, 
TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota           Arkansas
DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland           BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas, Vice 
RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota          Chair
DINA TITUS, Nevada                   MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
  (ex officio)                       SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
                                     MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (ex 
                                     officio)

                         Legislative Activities


                Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-2 (H.R. 152)

    To make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 152 makes supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 
2013 to specified federal agencies and programs for expenses 
related to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. The federal 
agencies to receive appropriations are the Department of 
Agriculture, the Department of the Army, the Small Business 
Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and 
the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Department of Health 
and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Defense (DOD), the 
Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Commerce, 
and the Department of Labor (DOL).
    H.R. 152 also incorporates provisions of H.R. 219 amending 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act to authorize the President, acting through the 
Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to 
approve public assistance projects for major disasters or 
emergencies under alternative procedures with the goal of: 
reducing the costs to the federal government of providing such 
assistance; increasing flexibility in the administration of 
assistance; expediting the provision of assistance to a state, 
tribal or local government, or owner or operator of a private 
nonprofit facility; and providing financial incentives and 
disincentives for the timely and cost-effective completion of 
projects.

Legislative History

    H.R. 152 was introduced by Congressman Harold Rogers (R-KY) 
on January 4, 2013.
    On January 15, 2013, the House passed H. Res. 23, which 
directed the Clerk, in the engrossment of H.R. 152, to add the 
text of H.R. 219. Subsequently H.R. 152 passed the House by 241 
yeas and 180 nays (Roll No. 23).
    On January 22, 2013, H.R. 152 was received in the Senate.
    On January 28, 2013, H.R. 152 was considered, and passed 
without amendment by the Senate by a vote of 62-36.
    On January 29, 2013, the bill was presented to the 
President and signed, becoming Public Law 113-2.

  To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan 
      Street in Sherman, Texas, as the ``Paul Brown United States 
                             Courthouse.''


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-58 (H.R. 185)

    To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 
East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the ``Paul Brown United 
States Courthouse.''

Summary

    H.R. 185 designates the United States courthouse located at 
101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the ``Paul Brown 
United States Courthouse.''

Legislative Action

    On January 4, 2013, H.R. 185 was introduced by Congressman 
Ralph M. Hall (R-TX).
    On July 18, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 185 reported.
    On September 27, 2013, H.R. 185 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-232).
    On October 22, 2013, H.R. 185 passed under the suspension 
of the rules by a vote of 402 yeas and 1 nay (Roll No. 551).
    On October 28, 2013, H.R. 185 was received in the Senate 
and read twice.
    On December 17, 2013, the Senate passed H.R. 185 by 
unanimous consent.
    H.R. 185 was presented to the President on December 19, 
2013, and signed on December 20, 2013, becoming Public Law 113-
58.

      Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act OF 2013


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-190 (S. 898)

    To authorize the Administrator of General Services to 
convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to 
the Amy Biehl High School Foundation.

Summary

    Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to 
offer to convey to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation certain 
federal lands located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for fair 
market value.

Legislative History

    S. 898 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Tom Udall 
(D-NM) on May 8, 2013, and referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works.
    On June 5, 2014, S. 898 was reported to the Senate without 
amendment and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 418).
    On September 9, 2014, S. 898 was passed in the Senate, 
without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    S. 898 was received in the House on September 10, 2014 and 
was held at the desk.
    On November 12, 2014, S. 898 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and agreed to by a voice vote.
    S. 898 was presented to the President on November 17, 2014, 
and signed into law on November 26, 2014 becoming Public Law 
113-190.

       Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013


                PUBLIC LAW 113-79 (H.R. 2642/H.R. 1947)

    To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2642 provides for the reform and continuation of 
agricultural and other programs of the Department of 
Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. H.R. 2642 contains 
provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions 
within the bill impact the jurisdiction of the Subcommittees on 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management; Highways and 
Transit; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 1947 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on May 13, 2013.
    H.R. 1947 was considered on June 20, 2013, and failed on 
passage by recorded vote of 195 yeas to 234 nays (Roll No. 
286).
    H.R. 2642 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on July 10, 2013. H.R. 2642 contains language similar to 
H.R. 1947.
    H.R. 2642 passed the House by a rollcall vote of 216 yeas 
and 208 nays (Roll No. 353).
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2642 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    On July 18, 2013, the Senate struck all after the Enacting 
Clause and substituted the language of S. 954 as amended. 
Subsequently, the Senate passed the measure by unanimous 
consent.
    On October 11, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster wrote 
a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner requesting the appointment 
of conferees from the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On October 17, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on 
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Chairman Jeff 
Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote identical 
letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. 
Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran to express 
objection to section 6206 of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642.
    On October 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi, wrote identical letters to House 
Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. Lucas and Ranking 
Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, 
Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking 
Member Thad Cochran in support of the House-passed 
reauthorization of the Food for Peace Program in H.R. 2642.
    On October 30, 2013, the House and Senate began formal 
conference committee meetings.
    On January 27, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was filed.
    On January 29, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was brought 
before the House for consideration under the provisions of H. 
Res. 465, and was agreed to by a vote of 251-166 (Roll No. 31).
    On January 30, 2014, the conference report was considered 
in the Senate, and a motion for cloture was presented. Cloture 
on the conference report was invoked by the Senate by a vote of 
72-22 (Roll No. 20) on February 3, 2014.
    On February 4, 2014, the Senate agreed to the conference 
report by a vote of 68-32 (Roll No. 21).
    H.R. 2642 was presented to the President on February 4, 
2014, and signed on February 7, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-
79.

To Designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located 
 at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the ``Edward 
       J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building.''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-60 (H.R. 2251)

    To designate the United States courthouse and federal 
building located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus Falls, 
Minnesota, as the ``Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse 
and Federal Building.''

Summary

    H.R. 2251 designates the United States courthouse and 
federal building located at 118 South Mill Street, in Fergus 
Falls, Minnesota, as the ``Edward J. Devitt United States 
Courthouse and Federal Building.''

Legislative History

    On June 4, 2013, H.R. 2251 was introduced by Congressman 
Collin C. Peterson (D-MN).
    On July 18, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 2251 reported.
    On September 27, 2013, H.R. 2251 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-234) and p House Calendar, (Calendar No. 59).
    On September 28, 2013, H.R. 2251 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a vote of 416 yeas and 4 
nays (Roll No. 496).
    On September 30, 2013, H.R. 2251 was received in the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works.
    On December 17, 2013, H.R. 2251 passed the Senate without 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 20, 2013, the President signed H.R. 2251 
becoming Public Law 113-60.

To Designate the Headquarters Building of the Coast Guard on the Campus 
   Located at 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue Southeast in the 
District of Columbia as the ``Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters 
                   Building'' and for other Purposes.


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-31 (H.R. 2611)

    To designate the Coast Guard headquarters building on the 
campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, S.E., 
in the District of Columbia as the ``Douglas A. Munro Coast 
Guard Headquarters Building'' and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2611 designates the Coast Guard headquarters building 
on the campus located at 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, 
S.E., in the District of Columbia as the ``Douglas A. Munro 
Coast Guard Headquarters Building''.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2611 was introduced by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes 
Norton (D-DC) on July 8, 2013.
    On July 10, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 2611 reported.
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2611 was reported to the House 
(House Report. 113-153) and placed on House Calendar (Calendar 
No. 42).
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2611 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by a vote of 411 yeas and 0 nays (Roll 
No. 356).
    On July 17, 2013, H.R. 2611 was received in the Senate and 
read twice.
    On July 30, 2013, the Senate passed H.R. 2611 by unanimous 
consent.
    H.R. 2611 was presented to the President on August 1, 2013, 
and signed on August 9, 2013, becoming Public Law 113-31.

                Water Resources Development Act of 2013


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-121 (H.R. 3080)

    To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of 
the United States, to provide for the conservation and 
development of water and related resources, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3080 includes improvements to the National Dam Safety 
Program Act which is in the Subcommittee on Economic 
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management's 
jurisdiction.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 3080 was introduced by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) 
on September 11, 2013, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on the Budget, 
Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Natural 
Resources.
    On September 19, 2013, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered H.R. 3080 favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    On October 21, 2013, H.R. 3080 was reported as amended by 
the Committee (House Report 113-246, Part 1) and placed on the 
Union Calendar (Calendar No. 174).
    On October 23, 2013, H.R. 3080 was considered pursuant to 
the provisions of H. Res. 385, and the bill was passed by a 
vote of 417 yeas and 3 nays (Roll No. 560).
    On October 28, 2013, H.R. 3080 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 224).
    On October 31, 2013, the Senate considered H.R. 3080 by 
unanimous consent. The Senate insisted on its amendment (the 
text of S. 601 as passed by the Senate on May 15, 2013), 
requested a conference and appointed conferees.
    On November 14, 2013, the House disagreed with the Senate 
amendment, and agreed to a conference. On the same day, the 
Speaker appointed conferees. From the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure: Shuster, Duncan of 
Tennessee, LoBiondo, Graves of Missouri, Capito, Miller of 
Michigan, Hunter, Bucshon, Gibbs, Hanna, Webster of Florida, 
Rice of South Carolina, Mullin, Rodney Davis of Illinois, 
Rahall, DeFazio, Brown of Florida, Eddie Bernice Johnson of 
Texas, Bishop of New York, Edwards, Garamendi, Hahn, Nolan, 
Frankel of Florida, and Bustos.
    From the Committee on Natural Resources: Hastings of 
Washington, Bishop of Utah, and Napolitano.
    On November 20, 2013, the House and Senate held a formal 
conference meeting.
    On May 15, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-449 was filed.
    On May 20, 2014, the motion to suspend the rules and agree 
to the conference report was agreed to by a vote of 412-4 (Roll 
No. 220).
    On May 22, 2014, the Senate agreed to the conference report 
by a vote of 91-7 (Roll No. 163).
    H.R. 3080 was presented to the President on June 3, 2014, 
and signed on June 10, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-121.

          Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-194 (S. 1934)

    To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey 
the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse to Teton County, 
Wyoming.

Summary

    S. 1934 directs the Administrator of GSA to offer to convey 
to Teton County, Wyoming, the parcel of land located at 145 
East Simpson Street, Jackson, Wyoming, and the building on such 
land known as the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse. The 
bill also directs the Administrator to require the County to 
pay: (1) nominal consideration for the parcel, and (2) fair 
market value for the building. S. 1934 allows the 
Administrator, in lieu of the County's payment for the 
building, to accept any credits or waivers against lease 
payments, amounts expended by the County under facility 
maintenance agreements, or other charges for the continued 
occupancy or use by the federal government. S. 1934 also 
requires the deed for conveyance to include a covenant 
providing that the parcel and building will be for public use 
and requires proceeds from the conveyance to be paid into the 
Federal Buildings Fund.

Legislative History

    S. 1934 was introduced in the Senate by Senator John 
Barrasso (R-WY) on January 15, 2014, and referred to the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
    On April 3, 2014, the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works ordered S. 1934 favorably reported to the Senate with 
amendments.
    The Committee on Environment and Public Works reported S. 
1934 to the Senate on June 5, 2014 with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title, and the 
bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 423).
    On September 9, 2014, the Senate passed S. 1934, with an 
amendment and an amendment to the title, by unanimous consent.
    On September 10, 2014, S. 1934 was received by the House 
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On November 12, 2014, S. 1934 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    S. 1934 was presented to the President on November 17, 
2014, and signed into law on November 26, 2014, becoming Public 
Law 113-194.

To designate the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway 
 in San Diego, California, as the ``James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep 
                       United States Courthouse''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-241 (H.R. 1378)

    To designate the United States Federal Judicial Center and 
the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway in 
San Diego, California, as the ``John Rhoades Federal Judicial 
Center'' and the ``James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United 
States Courthouse'', respectively.

Summary

    Designates the United States Federal Judicial Center and 
the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway in 
San Diego, California, as the ``John Rhoades Federal Judicial 
Center'' and the ``James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United 
States Courthouse'', respectively.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1378 was introduced by Congressman Scott H. Peters (D-
CA) on March 21, 2013.
    On February 11, 2014, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H.R. 1378, as amended, favorably reported 
to the House voice vote.
    On April 9, 2014, the Committee reported H.R. 1378 to the 
House (H. Rept. 113-406), and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 99).
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 1378 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and agreed to by a voice vote.
    On December 10, 2014, H.R. 1378 was received in the Senate.
    On December 15, 2014, H.R. 1378 passed Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    H.R. 1378 was presented to the President on December 17, 
2014, and signed on December 18, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-
241.

      To designate the building occupied by the Federal Bureau of 
  Investigation Located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia, as the 
           ``Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center.''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-249 (H.R. 3096)

    To designate the building occupied by the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) located at 801 Follin Lane, Vienna, 
Virginia, as the ``Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening 
Center.''

Summary

    H.R. 3096 designates the building occupied by the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) located at 801 Follin Lane, 
Vienna, Virginia, as the ``Michael D. Resnick Terrorist 
Screening Center.''

Legislative History

    On September 12, 2013, H.R. 3096 was introduced by 
Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA).
    On September 19, 2013, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H.R. 3096 reported by voice vote.
    On September 27, 2013, H.R. 3096 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-235) and on the same day was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a vote of 403 yeas to 2 
nays. (Roll No. 492.) On the same day, H.R. 3096 was 
subsequently received in the Senate, read twice, and referred 
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
    On December 11, 2014, H.R. 3096 passed Senate unanimous 
consent.
    H.R. 3096 was presented to the President on December 13, 
2014, and signed on December 18, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-
249.

   Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace 
                       Officers' Memorial Service


                            H. CON. RES. 18

    To authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 18 permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal 
Order of Police and it's auxiliary to sponsor a free public 
event, the 32nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial 
Service, on the Capitol Grounds on May 15, 2013, to honor the 
law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 
2012.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 18 was introduced by Congressman Lou Barletta 
(R-PA) on February 26, 2013.
    On February 28, 2013, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H. Con. Res. 18 reported.
    H. Con. Res. 18 was reported to the House (House Report 
113-18) on March 18, 2013 and placed on the House Calendar 
(Calendar No. 9).
    H. Con. Res. 18 was considered under the suspension of the 
Rules and passed by a vote of 388 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 
77).
    On March 21, 2013, H. Con. Res. 18 was agreed to in the 
Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.

 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington 
                             Soap Box Derby


                            H. CON. RES. 19

    To authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater 
Washington Soap Box Derby on June 15, 2013.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 19 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds 
for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby on June 15, 2013.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 19 was introduced by Congressman Steny H. 
Hoyer (D-MD) on February 26, 2013.
    On February 28, 2013, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H. Con. Res. 19 reported.
    H. Con. Res. 19 was reported to the House on March 18, 2013 
(House Report 113-19) and placed on the House Calendar 
(Calendar No. 10). On the same day H. Con. Res. 18 was 
considered under the suspension of the Rules and passed by a 
vote of 386 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 78).
    On March 21, 2013, H. Con. Res. 19 was agreed to in the 
Senate by unanimous consent.

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard 
                        and Pipe Band Exhibition


                            H. CON. RES. 32

    To permit the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police 
and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the National 
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, on the Capitol Grounds on 
May 14, 2013.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 32 permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal 
Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public 
event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, on 
the Capitol Grounds on May 14, 2013, in order to allow law 
enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to 
demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bag pipe 
exhibition.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 32 was introduced by Congressman Lou Barletta 
(R-PA) on April 18, 2013.
    On May 6, 2013, H. Con. Res. 32 was agreed to by unanimous 
consent.
    On May 8, 2013, H. Con. Res. 32 was agreed to in the Senate 
by unanimous consent.

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia 
               Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run


                            H. CON. RES. 44

    To authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 28th 
Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement 
Torch Run on September 27, 2013.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 44 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds 
for the 28th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law 
Enforcement Torch Run on September 27, 2013.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 44 was introduced by Congresswoman Eleanor 
Holmes Norton (D-DC) on July 8, 2013.
    On July 10, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H. Con. Res. 44 reported.
    On July 22, 2013, H. Con. Res. 44 was reported to the House 
(House Report. 113-163) and was placed on the House Calendar 
(Calendar No. 45). On the same day H. Con. Res. 44 was 
considered under the suspension of the Rules and passed by a 
vote of 388 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 376).
    On July 30, 2013, H. Con. Res. 44 was agreed to in the 
Senate by unanimous consent.

 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington 
                             Soap Box Derby


                            H. CON. RES. 88

    Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater 
Washington Soap Box Derby.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 88 authorizes the Greater Washington Soap Box 
Derby Association to sponsor the Greater Washington Soapbox 
Derby qualifying races as a free public event on the Capitol 
Grounds on June 14, 2014.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 88 was introduced by Congressman Steny H. 
Hoyer (D-MD) on February 25, 2014.
    On March 13, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H. Con. Res. 88 favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 88 to the House on 
March 26, 2014 (H. Rept. 113-387), and the bill was placed on 
the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 93).
    On April 1, 2014, H. Con. Res. 88 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On April 2, 2014, H. Con. Res. 88 was received in the 
Senate.
    On April 3, 2014, H. Con. Res. 88 was agreed to by the 
Senate by unanimous consent.

   Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace 
 Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band 
                               Exhibition


                            H. CON. RES. 92

    To authorize the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of 
Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event on the 
Capitol Grounds, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band 
Exhibition, on May 14, 2014, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 92 authorizes the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal 
Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public 
event on the Capitol Grounds, the National Honor Guard and Pipe 
Band Exhibition, on May 14, 2014, to allow law enforcement 
representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor 
Guard programs and provide for a bag pipe exhibition; and the 
33rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 
15, 2014, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the 
line of duty during 2013.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 92 was introduced by Congressman Lou Barletta 
(R-PA) on March 11, 2014.
    On March 13, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H. Con. Res. 92 favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 92 to the House on 
March 26, 2014 (H. Rept. 113-388), and the bill was placed on 
the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 94).
    On April 1, 2014, H. Con. Res. 92 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On April 2, 2014, H. Con. Res. 92 was received in the 
Senate.
    On April 7, 2014, H. Con. Res. 92 was agreed to by the 
Senate, without amendment, by unanimous consent.

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia 
               Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run


                            H. CON. RES. 103

    To authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 29th 
Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement 
Torch Run scheduled to take place on October 3, 2014.

Summary

    H. Con. Res. 103 authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds 
for the 29th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law 
Enforcement Torch Run scheduled to take place on October 3, 
2014. Each year, more than 50 local and federal law enforcement 
agencies participate in the Torch Run to show support for the 
Special Olympics D.C.

Legislative History

    H. Con. Res. 103 was introduced by Congresswoman Eleanor 
Holmes Norton (D-DC) on June 23, 2014.
    On July 16, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H. Con. Res. 103 favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 103 to the House on 
July 23, 2014 (H. Rept. 113-549), and the bill was placed on 
the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 127).
    On July 25, 2014, H. Con. Res. 103 passed the House by 
unanimous consent.
    On July 28, 2014, H. Con. Res. 103 was received in the 
Senate.
    On July 29, 2014, H. Con. Res. 103 was agreed to by the 
Senate by unanimous consent.

                 Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013


                    PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 219)

  ENACTED INTO LAW AS PART OF THE DISASTER RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 
                           2013 (P.L. 113-2)

    To improve and streamline disaster recovery efforts by 
reducing costs without expanding eligibility or increasing the 
amount of disaster assistance currently available under the 
law.

Summary

    H.R. 219 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act to streamline the FEMA debris removal 
process; to provide cost-effective federal assistance to 
individuals and households; to expedite hazard mitigation 
projects; to resolve project disputes to avoid cost overruns; 
to simplify the environmental review process; to clarify costs 
associated with essential state and local employees; to allow 
tribal governments to request disaster and emergency 
declarations; and to direct FEMA to submit recommendations to 
Congress to reduce future costs and loss of life.

Legislative History

    H.R. 219 was introduced by Congressman Jeff Denham (R-CA) 
on January 14, 2013. H.R. 219 was considered on the same day as 
introduction under the suspension of the rules and passed by a 
vote of 403 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 8).
    Provisions of H.R. 219 were incorporated into H.R. 219.
    On January 29, 2013, H.R. 152, making supplemental 
appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, 
and for other purposes, was presented to the President and 
signed, becoming Public Law 113-2. P.L. 113-2 includes H.R. 
219.

  To Designate the United States Courthouse located at 501 East Court 
 Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ``R. Jess Brown United States 
                             Courthouse.''


                    PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 579)

    To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 
East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ``R. Jess 
Brown United States Courthouse.''

Summary

    H.R. 579 designates the United States courthouse located at 
501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ``R. Jess 
Brown United States Courthouse.''

Legislative History

    On February 6, 2013, H.R. 579 was introduced by Congressman 
Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS).
    On July 18, 2013, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 579 favorably reported to the House by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 579 was reported to the House on September 27, 2013 
(House Report 113-233) and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 58).
    On December 8, 2014, H.R. 579 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 579 was received in the Senate 
and read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

       Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013


                    PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 592)

    To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act to include houses of worship as an 
eligible private nonprofit facility and clarifies their 
eligibility for certain disaster assistance programs.

Summary

    H.R. 592 ensures that churches, synagogues, mosques, 
temples, and other houses of worship are eligible for disaster 
relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other 
eligible private nonprofit facilities.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 592 was introduced by Congressman Christopher H. Smith 
(R-NJ) on February 8, 2013.
    On February 13, 2013, H.R. 592 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and pass by a vote of 354 yeas to 72 
nays (Roll No. 39).
    On February 14, 2013, H.R. 592 was received in the Senate 
and on March 13, 2013, H.R. 592 was read twice and referred to 
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

   To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the 
  Archivist of the United States, to convey certain Federal property 
located in the State of Alaska to the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 3786)

    To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf 
of the Archivist of the United States, to convey certain 
Federal property located in the State of Alaska to the 
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska.

Summary

    H.R. 3786 authorizes the GSA to transfer ownership of nine 
acres located at 400 East Fortieth Street in Anchorage, Alaska, 
that are administered by the National Archives and Records 
Administration to the city of Anchorage, for compensation equal 
to the fair market value of the property.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3786 was introduced by Congressman Don Young (R-AK) on 
December 16, 2013.
    On March 13, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 3786 favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3786 to the House on April 9, 
2014 (H. Rept. 113-407), and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 299).
    On June 17, 2014, H.R. 3786 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    H.R. 3786 was received in the Senate on June 18, 2014, read 
twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

      Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act of 2014


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 3998)

    To authorize the Administrator of General Services to 
convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to 
the Amy Biehl High School Foundation.

Summary

    H.R. 3998 directs the Administrator of General Services to 
transfer ownership of the historic post office located in 
Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the Amy Biehl High School 
Foundation, for compensation equal to the fair market value of 
the property. Amy Biehl High School, a charter school operated 
by the foundation of the same name, has been located in the 
building since 2006 and currently has a 20-year lease with an 
option to extend. The GSA has determined that the cost of 
managing the facility exceeds profits from the lease, and does 
not object to removing the building from its inventory.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3998 was introduced by Congresswoman Michelle Lujan 
Grisham (D-NM) on February 5, 2014.
    On March 13, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
and ordered H.R. 3998 favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3998 to the House on April 9, 
2014 (H. Rept. 113-408), and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 300).
    On June 17, 2014, H.R. 3998 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    H.R. 3998 was received in the Senate on June 18, 2014, read 
twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works.
    For further action see S. 898.

 To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street 
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the ``Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States 
                              Courthouse''


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5146 )

    To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 
Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the ``Joseph F. 
Weis Jr. United States Courthouse.''

Summary

    H.R. 5146 designates the United States courthouse located 
at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the 
``Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse.''

Legislative History

    H.R. 5146 was introduced by Congressman Michael F. Doyle 
(D-PA) on July 17, 2014.
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H.R. 5146 favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014 the Committee reported H.R. 5146 to 
the House (H. Rept. 113-611), and the bill was placed on the 
Union Calendar (Calendar No. 144).
    On December 8, 2014, H.R. 5146 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 5146 was received in the Senate 
and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.

           John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2014


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5448)

    To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize 
appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts.

Summary

    H.R. 5448 reauthorizes maintenance and capital project 
appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center through fiscal 
year 2019. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 
was established by an act of Congress in 1958 that created the 
National Cultural Center. In 1964, Congress designated the 
Center as a ``living memorial'' to President John F. Kennedy, 
and authorized funding for construction. As a memorial to 
President Kennedy, the Center receives federal funding each 
year to pay for maintenance and operation of the building, a 
federal facility. The Center's artistic and educational 
programs are funded through private contributions.

Legislative History

    H.R. 5448 was introduced by Congressman Lou Barletta (R-PA) 
on September 11, 2014.
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H.R. 5448 favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014 the Committee reported H.R. 5448 to 
the House (H. Rept. 113-613), and the bill was placed on the 
Union Calendar (Calendar No. 455).
    On November 19, 2014 H.R. 5448 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    H.R. 5448 was received in the Senate on November 20, 2014.

            Public Buildings Savings and Reform Act of 2013


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 2612)

    To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve the 
functioning and management of the Public Buildings Service.

Summary

    H.R. 2612 amends the Public Buildings Act to improve the 
functioning and managing of the Public Buildings Service of the 
GSA. The bill addresses waste and mismanagement identified as a 
result of Committee investigations, GAO studies, and the GSA 
Inspector General audits. Waste and mismanagement identified 
includes the expanding of the federal real property footprint; 
a lack of transparency on federal property information and 
utilization; the overbuilding of federal courthouses; and the 
GSA's bonus and internship systems and conferences.

Legislative Action

    On July 8, 2013, H.R. 2612 was introduced by Congressman 
Lou Barletta (R-PA).
    On July 10, 2013, H.R. 2612 the Committee met in open 
markup session and ordered H.R. 2612 favorably reported to the 
House, without amendment, by a voice vote.
    On December 11, 2014, H.R. 2612 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-656), and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 493).

                    FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2013


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 3300)

    To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency.

Summary

    H.R. 3300 reauthorizes FEMA through fiscal year 2016 at 
$972 million each year; reauthorizes the Integrated Public 
Alert and Warning System; reauthorizes the Urban Search and 
Rescue Response System; and reauthorizes the Emergency 
Management Assistance Compacts Grants through fiscal year 2016.

Legislative History

    On September 18, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``FEMA Reauthorization: Recovering Quicker and 
Smarter.'' On October 2, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``FEMA Reauthorization: Ensuring the Nation is 
Prepared.'' Both these hearings were held in preparation for 
drafting the language of H.R. 3300.
    On October 22, 2013, H.R. 3300 was introduced by 
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA).
    On October 29, 2013, the Committee met in open markup 
session and ordered H.R. 3300 reported, as amended.
    As of December 30, 2014, the report is pending with the 
Parliamentarians.

Committee Resolutions (Authorizing the General Services Administration 
                Capital Investment and Leasing Program)

    During the 113th Congress the Committee continued to cut 
waste and lower the cost of federal property and leases. In 
calendar year 2014, the Committee approved 70 GSA resolutions 
resulting in a total saving of up to $1,580,055,147. During 
113th Congress, the Committee approved a total of 95 GSA 
resolutions resulting in a total savings of up to 
$2,248,710,550.
    On February 28, 2013, the Committee approved 16 GSA lease 
resolutions and two alteration project resolutions. The lease 
resolutions included the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, 
Treasury, Interior, Commerce, Health and Human Services, 
Homeland Security, Justice, and Veterans Affairs, and the 
National Labor Relations Board. Two alteration projects 
approved included multiple federally-owned buildings to 
maximize utilization and address life safety issues. The 
Committee-approved resolutions represent a $27,574,718 
reduction in annual lease payments and $357,045,783 total 
reduction over the lease terms.

Department of Agriculture-Forest Service--Northern Virginia--
PVA-07-WA12
          Rentable Square Feet: 106,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $4,134,000

Department of the Treasury-Financial Management Service--
Suburban Maryland--PMD-05-WA12
          Rentable Square Feet: 327,000
          Lease Term: 5 years
          Annual Rent: $8,502,000

Alteration-Consolidation Projects--Various Locations--PCO-0001-
VA13
          Total Proposed Cost: $16,100,000

Alteration-Exigent Need Projects--Various Locations--PEX-00001
          Total Proposed Cost: $122,936,000

Department of the Interior-Fish and Wildlife Service--Northern 
Virginia--PVA-09-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 183,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $7,137,000

National Labor Relations Board--Washington, DC--PDC-05-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 155,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $7,750,000

Department of Commerce-Bureau of Economic Analysis--Washington, 
DC--PDC-12-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 135,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $6,750,000

Department of Health and Human Services-Administration for 
Children and Families--Washington, DC--PDC-11-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 214,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $10,700,000

Department of Homeland Security-Office of the Inspector 
General--Washington, DC--PDC-02-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 110,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $5,500,000

Department of Justice--Washington, DC--PDC-01-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 77,000
          Lease Term: 5 years
          Annual Rent: $3,850,000

Department of Veterans Affairs--Washington, DC--PDC-08-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 170,868
          Lease Term: 5 years
          Annual Rent: $8,543,400

Department of Homeland Security-United States Customs and 
Border Patrol--Queens, NY--PNY-02-QU13
          Rentable Square Feet: 146,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $6,716,000

    Department of Defense--Northern Virginia--PVA-04-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 585,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $22,815,000

Department of Defense--Northern Virginia--PVA-06-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 448,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $17,472,000

Department of Homeland Security-United States Customs and 
Border Protection--Northern Virginia--PVA-70-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 169,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $6,591,000

Department of Health and Human Services-Agency for Healthcare 
Research and Quality--Suburban Maryland--PMD-04-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 133,895
          Lease Term: 5 years
          Annual Rent: $4,686,325

Department of Health and Human Services-Substance Abuse and 
Mental Health Services--Suburban Maryland--PMD-03-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 228,020
          Lease Term: 2 years
          Annual Rent: $7,980,700

Department of Defense--Northern Virginia--PVA-04-WA12
          Rentable Square Feet: 281,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $10,959,000

    On May 16, 2013, the Committee approved one GSA alteration 
project resolution. The resolution provides for the 
reconfiguration of space at the United States Courthouse in 
Greenbelt, Maryland. The resolution authorizes $10,000,000 to 
accommodate an additional magistrate courtroom and additional 
chambers within the existing building. The proposal is in lieu 
of the construction of a new 262,000-gross-square-foot annex 
that was estimated in 2009 to cost $128 million. As a result, 
the Committee estimates savings exceeding $118 million.

Alteration-United States Courthouse--Greenbelt, MD--PMD-0232-
GR13
          Total Proposed Cost: $10,000,000

    On July 10, 2013, the Committee approved one GSA alteration 
project resolution. The resolution provides for the repair of 
Building 7 in the Auburn Federal Complex, Auburn, WA. The 
resolution would authorize $17,000,000 for repairs that are 
critical to address structural damages that resulted from 
severe snowstorms. This project is necessary given the life 
safety concerns.

Alteration-Auburn Federal Complex--Auburn, WA--PWA-0831-AU14
          Total Proposed Cost: $17,000,000

    On December 4, 2013, the Committee approved five GSA lease 
resolutions. The lease resolutions included the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Departments of Justice, 
Homeland Security, and Housing and Urban Development. The lease 
resolution approved for the NRC is contingent on the co-
location of the Food and Drug Administration to the NRC 
complex. The Committee-approved resolutions represent a 
$12,907,308 reduction in annual lease payments and a 
$193,609,620 total reduction over the lease terms.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Suburban Maryland--PMD-04-WA11
          Rentable Square Feet: 348,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $11,832,000

Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection--
Washington, DC--PDC-05-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 109,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $5,450,000

Department of Housing and Urban Development--Washington, DC--
PDC-01-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 86,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $4,300,000

Department of Justice-Federal Bureau of Investigation--
Washington, DC--PDC-04-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 157,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Lease: $7,850,000

Department of Justice-United States Marshals Service--Northern 
Virginia--PVA-03-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 371,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Lease: $14,469,000

    On February 11, 2014, the Committee approved seven GSA 
lease resolutions, eight alteration project resolutions, and 
two constriction resolutions. The lease resolutions included 
leases for the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, 
the National Institutes of Health, and the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission. The ten alteration and construction 
projects are critical to addressing serious life safety 
deficiencies, addressing immediate problems that if left 
unrepaired could create additional costs to the taxpayer, 
improving space utilization to reduce space costs, and 
addressing critical needs at major land ports of entry. The 
Committee-approved resolutions represent a $14,957,617 
reduction in annual lease payments and a $400,900,000 total 
reduction over the lease terms.

Alteration-Energy and Water Retrofit and Conservation 
Measures--Various Buildings--PEW-0001-MU14
          Total Proposed Cost: $5,000,000

Alteration-Fire and Life Safety Program--Various Buildings--
PFP-2014
          Total Proposed Cost: $30,000,000

Alteration-Lafayette Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0026-WA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $54,330,000

Alteration-Fairbanks Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse--Fairbanks, AK--PAK-0029-FA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $12,357,000

Alteration-Edward A. Garmatz United States Courthouse--
Baltimore, MD--PMD-1440-BA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $7,921,000

Alteration-George H. Fallon Federal Building--Baltimore, MD--
PMD-0055-BA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $5,381,000

Alteration-J.J. Pickle Federal Building--Austin, TX--PTX-0227-
AU14
          Total Proposed Cost: $40,261,000

Alteration-Theodore Levin United States Courthouse--Detroit, 
MI--PMI-0029-DE14
          Total Proposed Cost: $31,000,000

Construction-San Ysidro United States Land Port of Entry--San 
Ysidro, CA--PCA-BSC-SD14
          Total Proposed Cost: $149,087,000

Construction-United States Land Port of Entry--Laredo, TX--PTX-
BSC-LA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $61,686,000

Department of Justice--Washington, DC--PDC-08-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 839,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $41,950,000

Department of Homeland Security-Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement--New York, NY--PNY-02-NY14
          Rentable Square Feet: 108,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $7,506,000

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-888 First Street, 
Northeast--Washington, DC--PDC-06-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 504,000
          Lease Term: 10 years
          Annual Rent: $25,200,000

Department of Homeland Security-National Protection and 
Programs Directorate--Northern Virginia--PVA-06-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 123,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $4,797,000

Department of Homeland Security-Transportation Security 
Administration--Northern Virginia--PVA-04-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 625,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $24,375,000

National Institutes of Health-Suburban Maryland--PMD-01-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 345,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $12,075,000

National Institutes of Health-Office of the Director--Suburban 
Maryland--PMD-03-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 194,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $6,790,000

    On March 13, 2014, the Committee approved three GSA lease 
resolutions, and 11 alteration project resolutions. The lease 
resolutions included leases for the Department of Justice, the 
Department of the Treasury, and the Corporation for National 
and Community Service. The 11 alteration projects are critical 
to addressing serious life safety deficiencies, addressing 
immediate problems that if left unrepaired could create 
additional costs to the taxpayer, and improving space 
utilization to reduce space costs. The Committee-approved 
resolutions represent an $8,603,607 reduction in annual lease 
payments and a $39,054,105 total reduction over the lease 
terms.

Alteration-Federal Building--Little Rock, AR--PAR-0063-LR14
          Total Proposed Cost: $9,249,000

Alteration-Byron White United States Courthouse--Denver, CO--
PCO-0009-DE14
          Total Proposed Cost: $15,000,000

Alteration-Richard C. Lee United States Courthouse--New Haven, 
CT--PCT-0024-NH14
          Total Proposed Cost: $4,799,000

Alteration-Chicago Federal Center--Chicago, IL--PIL-0205-CH14
          Total Proposed Cost: $15,000,000

Alteration-Robert A. Young Federal Building--St. Louis, MO--
PMO-0106-SL14
          Total Proposed Cost: $70,272,000

Alteration-Charles F. Prevedel Federal Building--Overland, MO--
PMO-0570-OV14
          Total Proposed Cost: $27,161,000

Alteration-Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building--New York, 
NY--PNY-0282-2-NY14
          Total Proposed Cost: $6,520,000

Alteration-Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse--Salt Lake 
City, UT--PUT-0017-SA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $15,000,000

Alteration-Lewis F. Powell, Jr. United States Courthouse and 
Annex--Richmond, VA--PVA-0062-RI14
          Total Proposed Cost: $3,907,000

Alteration-Federal Building and United States Post Office and 
Courthouse--Richland, WA--PWA-0063-RI14
          Total Proposed Cost: $14,070,000

Design-William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building--Philadelphia, 
PA--PDS-02014
          Total Proposed Cost: $6,500,000

The Corporation for National and Community Service--Washington, 
DC--PDC-03WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 105,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $5,250,000

Department of Justice-Executive Office for Immigration Review--
Northern Virginia--PVA-01-WA14
          Rentable Square Feet: 176,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $6,864,000

Department of the Treasury-Financial Crimes Enforcement 
Network--Northern Virginia--PVA-05-WA13
          Rentable Square Feet: 125,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $4,875,000

    On July 16, 2014, the Committee approved 23 GSA building 
alteration resolutions, three construction resolutions, and one 
design resolution. The resolutions are critical to addressing 
serious life safety deficiencies, addressing immediate problems 
that if left unrepaired could create additional costs to the 
taxpayer, and improving space utilization to reduce space 
costs. The Committee-approved resolutions represent a 
$914,345,220 total reduction in avoided leased cost and 
reduction of previously authorized construction projects.

Alteration-Consolidation Activities--Various Locations--PFP-
2014
          Total Proposed Cost: $70,000,000

Alteration-Robert F. Peckham Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse--San Jose, CA--PCA-0260-SJ13
          Total Proposed Cost: $10,680,853

Construction/Alteration-John A. Campbell United States 
Courthouse--Mobile, AL--PAL-0039-MO14
          Total Proposed Cost: $85,941,000

Design-United States Land Port of Entry--Columbus, NM--PNM-BSC-
CO14
          Total Proposed Cost: $7,400,000

Alteration-Fire Protection and Life Safety Projects--Various 
Buildings--PFP-0001-MU15
          Total Proposed Cost: $40,000,000

Alteration-Judiciary Court Security Program--Various 
Buildings--PJCS-0001-MU15
          Total Proposed Cost: $20,000,000

Alteration-Denver Federal Center Building 53--Lakewood, CO--
PCA-0530-LA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $27,726,000

Alteration-Frances Perkins Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0116-
WA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $16,320,000

Alteration-GSA Headquarters Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0021-
WA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $7,091,000

Alteration-Robert C. Weaver Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0092-
WA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $13,375,000

Alteration-Sidney R. Yates Federal Building--Washington, DC--
PDC-0501-WA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $32,820,000

Alteration-IRS Annex Parking Deck--Chamblee, GA--PGA-0010-CH15
          Total Proposed Cost: $7,409,000

Alteration-536 South Clark Street Federal Building, John C. 
Kluczynski Federal Building, and United States Post Office Loop 
Station--Chicago, IL--PIL-0054-CH15
          Total Proposed Cost: $17,116,000

Alteration-Captain John Foster Williams United States Coast 
Guard Building--Boston, MA--PMA-0011-BO15
          Total Proposed Cost: $8,616,000

Alteration-Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building--Boston, 
MA--PMA-0153-BO15
          Total Proposed Cost: $16,146,000

Alteration-985 Michigan Avenue--Detroit, MI--PMI-1951-DE15
          Total Proposed Cost: $74,913,000

Alteration-Theodore Levin Unites States Courthouse--Detroit, 
MI--PMI-0029-DE15
          Total Proposed Cost: $40,499,000

Alteration-Ted Weiss Federal Building--New York, NY--PNY-0350-
NY15
          Total Proposed Cost: $11,733,000

Alteration-John Weld Peck Federal Building--Cincinnati, OH--
POH-0189-CI15
          Total Proposed Cost: $35,373,000

Alteration-911 Federal Building--Portland, OR--POR-0033-PO15
          Total Proposed Cost: $7,439,000

Alteration-Bonneville Power Administration Federal Building--
Portland, OR--POR-0058-PO15
          Total Proposed Cost: $9,050,000

Alteration-Fritz. G Lanham Federal Building--Fort Worth, TX--
PTX-0224-FW15
          Total Proposed Cost: $18,044,000

Alteration-John Wesley Powell Building--Reston, VA--PVA-1468-
RE15
          Total Proposed Cost: $11,010,000

Alteration-Richard H. Poff Federal Building--Roanoke, VA--PVA-
0095-RO15
          Total Proposed Cost: $15,128,000

Alteration-Fire and Life Safety Repairs--Various Locations, 
Region Four--PFLS-R4-2015
          Total Proposed Cost: $5,831,000

Construction-United States Land Port of Entry--Calexico, CA--
PCA-BSC-CA15
          Total Proposed Cost: $85,307,000

Construction-United States Land Port of Entry--Alexandria Bay, 
NY--PNY-BSC-AB15
          Total Proposed Cost: $105,570,000

    On September 17, 2014, the Committee approved three GSA 
lease resolutions, two building alteration resolutions, one 
construction resolution, and six lease resolutions that are 
part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Long Range Capital 
Plan. The lease resolutions included leases for the Departments 
of Justice, State Education and Veterans Affairs. The 
Committee-approved resolutions represent a $225,755,822 total 
reduction over the lease terms.

Alteration-Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building and United 
States Courthouse--San Diego, CA--PCA-0167-SD14
          Total Proposed Cost: $19,729,000

Alteration-Harry S. Truman Building--Washington, DC--PDC-0046-
WA14
          Total Proposed Cost: $25,539,000

Construction-FBI--Winchester, VA--PVA-FBSC-FR14
          Total Proposed Cost: $97,853,000

Department of State--Northern Virginia--PVA-02-WA15
          Rentable Square Feet: 343,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $13,377,000

Department of Education--Washington, DC--PDC-05-WA15
          Rentable Square Feet: 290,000
          Lease Term: 15 years
          Annual Rent: $14,500,000

FBI--Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Howard 
Counties, MD--PMD-01-BC15
          Rentable Square Feet: 155,755
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $4,984,160

Department of Veterans Affairs--South Bend, IN
          Rentable Square Feet: 96,394
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $3,466,615

Department of Veterans Affairs--Springfield, MO
          Rentable Square Feet: 91,800
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $2,749,240

Department of Veterans Affairs--Butler, PA
          Rentable Square Feet: 226,800
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $6,582,000

Department of Veterans Affairs--Mobile, AL
          Rentable Square Feet: 87,919
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $2,984,028

Department of Veterans Affairs--Rochester, NY
          Rentable Square Feet: 113,400
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $4,611,600

Department of Veterans Affairs--San Jose, CA
          Rentable Square Feet: 97,200
          Lease Term: 20 years
          Annual Rent: $5,586,000

                          Oversight Activities


                  Hearings, Meetings, and Roundtables


                     FBI HEADQUARTERS CONSOLIDATION

    On March 13, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``FBI Headquarters Consolidation'' to review the need for a new 
FBI headquarters, consider the best solution to meet the needs 
of the FBI and protect the taxpayer, explore options for 
financing this major project, and discuss how and whether the 
existing FBI headquarters building can and should be leveraged. 
The hearing was conducted in order to provide Members 
background information as the Committee considers whether to 
authorize the GSA to proceed with the project. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from five Members of Congress representing 
states and districts in the National Capital Region, the GSA, 
and the FBI.

  SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS: FREEZING THE FEDERAL REAL ESTATE FOOTPRINT

    On May 22, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine 
efforts by federal agencies to freeze and reduce their real 
estate footprint. The Subcommittee received testimony from the 
GSA, DHS, HHS, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

 ROUNDTABLE--BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN 
                          FEDERAL REAL ESTATE

    On July 23, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion to explore how public-private partnerships could be 
used to meet the real estate needs of the federal government. 
Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta and Ranking Member Eleanor 
Holmes Norton led a discussion with private sector executives 
that specialize in the design, construction, development, 
financing, and operation of real estate.

          FEMA REAUTHORIZATION: RECOVERING QUICKER AND SMARTER

    On September 18, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
review recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy, the tornadoes in 
Oklahoma, and other recent disasters to ensure effective 
coordination among federal, state, tribal, and local agencies 
in helping communities to recover in a quicker and smarter way. 
The hearing also focused on how reforms enacted in the Sandy 
Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 are helping to streamline the 
recovery process for recent disasters. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from FEMA, the Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, SBA, and state and local emergency managers 
and tribal representatives involved in disaster recovery 
efforts in various jurisdictions.

         FEMA REAUTHORIZATION: ENSURING THE NATION IS PREPARED

    On October 2, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and 
National Urban Search and Rescue System to evaluate the need 
for reform legislation in the context of a proposed 
reauthorization of FEMA. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from a Central Region Representative of the Urban Search and 
Rescue System, representatives of the wireless and broadcasting 
industries, and a local emergency alert user. FEMA submitted a 
written statement for the record.

  FEDERAL TRIANGLE SOUTH: REDEVELOPING UNDERUTILIZED FEDERAL PROPERTY 
                  THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    On November 19, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
receive testimony related to Federal Triangle South in 
Washington, D.C., as a case study for redeveloping 
underutilized federal properties through public-private 
partnerships. The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Congressman Jeff Denham (R-CA), GSA, National Capital Planning 
Commission, and the Urban Land Institute.

   ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON OPPORTUNITIES AND USES OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE 
                  PARTNERSHIPS IN FEDERAL REAL ESTATE

    On December 16, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable on 
the topic of exploring how public-private partnerships could be 
better utilized to meet the real estate needs of the federal 
government. The discussion focused on the opportunities for 
public-private partnerships and the obstacles that are 
preventing their use. Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, 
Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta, and Ranking Member Andre 
Carson led a discussion with Members of the Subcommittee, GSA 
Administrator Tangherlini, and private sector real estate 
executives.

          DISASTER MITIGATION: REDUCING COSTS AND SAVING LIVES

    On April 3, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
how disaster mitigation programs can save lives, reduce damage 
to property, and reduce costs at all levels, including costs to 
communities and individual property owners, and focus on how 
the federal government can encourage the utilization of these 
mitigation efforts at the state and local levels. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from representatives of FEMA, 
the National Association of Counties, the National Emergency 
Management Association, and the Association of State Floodplain 
Managers.

   EXAMINING THE FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE: ARE FEDERAL FACILITIES 
                                SECURE?

    On May 21, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
identify the current challenges faced by the Federal Protective 
Service and federal agencies in securing federal facilities and 
buildings, and to examine possible solutions and the potential 
implications, costs, and impacts each of them may have on 
security at federal facilities. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from representatives of GAO, DHS, the local chapter 
of the American Federation of Government Employees, and the 
National Association of Security Companies.

   ROUNDTABLE: GSA LEASING PROGRAM: EXAMINING WAYS TO STREAMLINE AND 
                              REDUCE COSTS

    On July 15, 2014, the Subcommittee on Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a roundtable 
policy discussion to examine the GSA's leasing program, and the 
opportunity to reduce costs and negotiate good lease deals 
presented by the large number of expiring leases and the 
current commercial leasing market. Representatives of the GSA 
and the commercial real estate sector participated in the 
discussion.

GSA TENANT AGENCIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN REDUCING COSTS OF 
                              LEASED SPACE

    On July 30, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing to 
examine the GSA's leasing program, the real estate strategies 
of key tenant agencies, and the challenges and opportunities 
that exist to take advantage of the current real estate market 
and reduce costs to the taxpayer. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from representatives of the GSA, the Department of 
State, the Department of Justice, DHS, Social Security 
Administration, HHS, and DoD.

ROUNDTABLE: FEMA'S FRACKING BAN: HOW ANTI-FRACKING POLICIES ARE PUTTING 
                      PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT RISK

    On August 20, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
policy discussion in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, to examine 
FEMA's Mitigation Policy, ``Limits on Subsurface Uses of Hazard 
Mitigation Assistance Acquired Lands,'' to provide a forum to 
discuss the justification and impact of FEMA's policy on state 
and local government, individuals and the industry, and to 
explore opportunities and solutions for moving forward. 
Participants included representatives from FEMA, state and 
local emergency management officials, representatives of the 
oil and gas industry, and experts from the private sector.

                           Oversight Letters


                           GAO OFFICE REPORTS

    On February 6, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta 
sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro asking to 
be included as a requester on three GAO reports that were 
underway at the beginning of the 113th Congress. The three 
reports are titled: ``Review of the Judiciary's 5-Year 
Courthouse Construction Plan'' (released on April 17, 2013); 
``Review of the Planning for Use, Retention, or Disposal of 
Existing Courthouses'' (released on December 9, 2013); and 
``Review of FEMA's Efforts to Modernize the Emergency Alert 
System and Implement the Integrated Public Alert and Warning 
System (released on May 23, 2013)''
    On July 16, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Lou Barletta and Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton requested 
that GAO review the management of federally owned and operated 
warehouses. The GAO found that much of the data from the GSA in 
regards to its warehouse inventory was incomplete and/or not 
transparent. GAO released this report on November 12, 2014.
    On June 17, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster joined an 
existing request from Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Bob 
Goodlatte that GAO review GSA's selections of court facilities 
as recipients of Recovery Act Funding. GAO is expected to 
release this report in February of 2015.

              NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION'S HOUSING PLAN

    On March 26, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta sent 
a letter to NRC Chairwoman Allison M. Macfarlane requesting 
current housing and staff numbers at their White Flint, 
Maryland, campus. The letter was in response to the NRC's 
request to renew their lease for the White Flint Two building 
despite constructing a third building on the campus that is 
currently vacant. The Committee must authorize GSA leases that 
cost $2.79 million or more annually. The White Flint Two lease 
exceeds the $2.79 million threshold. In order for the Committee 
to better understand why renewing the White Flint Two lease 
makes sense, Chairman Lou Barletta (R-PA) requested information 
relating to how much space the NRC owns; how much space the NRC 
leases; the total square footage in each building they operate; 
total staff levels over the past ten years; current total staff 
levels; number of temporary, part time, and contracted workers; 
current utilization rates at each building; and other 
information. After working with the NRC and GSA, the Committee 
brokered an agreement that will put 1,100 additional employees 
into the NRC's buildings by having space backfilled by the Food 
and Drug Administration (FDA). As a result, FDA has agreed to 
relinquish four leases that will save the taxpayer $145.8 
million. The Committee approved the NRC lease prospectus on 
December 4, 2013, conditioned on this agreement.

     REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON FEMA HYDRAULIC FRACTURING POLICY

    On June 5, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta sent a letter to FEMA 
Administrator W. Craig Fugate requesting information on the 
agency's recently issued policy ``Limits on Subsurface Uses of 
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Acquired Lands'' (FP 302-405-46-
1). FEMA had issued the policy, which would ban hydraulic 
fracturing under any property purchased with FEMA mitigation 
funds, without affording stakeholders the opportunity to 
comment on the proposal, and without a clear justification of 
hydraulic fracturing impacting surface flooding. Committee 
Chairman Bill Shuster and Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta 
requested information on what the agency anticipated as 
potential impacts subsurface hydrologic fracturing can have on 
surface water flows and flood levels, and if it was 
incompatible with use of the areas used for open space or 
recreation; if the policy prohibited other extraction methods, 
techniques, or activities, in addition to hydraulic fracturing; 
how the policy compared to other policies by federal and state 
land management agencies; what jurisdictions were likely to be 
impacted by the policy; how the policy would handle bifurcated 
surface and subsurface rights, and if a property owner would 
have to forfeit subsurface rights; if the policy would impact 
land previously acquired with Hazard Mitigation Assistance 
funds; why FEMA was not waiting for further information on 
ongoing reviews on the impacts of subsurface activity; if the 
policy was coordinated with the relevant land management 
agencies at the federal or state level, or with stakeholders, 
and if the public received an opportunity to comment on the 
policy before its implementation; and if there were other 
mitigation options and programs available to property owners 
looking to mitigate the effects of future disasters. FEMA 
replied with a letter dated June 23, 2014.

            QUESTIONS ON UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN CRISIS

    On June 16, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta sent a 
letter to the President expressing concern over the 
administration's response to the growing number of 
unaccompanied alien children being detained while crossing the 
southern border of the United States. Chairman Barletta 
requested information on FEMA's role in coordinating the 
federal response effort, and submitted a list of questions: 
What roles and activities will FEMA provide, for how long, and 
supported by how many FEMA employees; the cost estimates for 
these activities, if the activities will be reimbursed, and 
what authority these activities are being performed under; the 
roles of other agencies, including authorities, cost estimates, 
and number of employees; how long it will take to address the 
immediate crisis, and what the intermediate and long-term plans 
to deal with the crisis are; how many individuals are crossing 
the border and from what locations are they crossing, where 
they are being housed in the short and intermediate term, and 
the estimated costs for housing and transportation; and if a 
national emergency will be declared, allowing activities to be 
funded out of the Disaster Relief Fund in accordance with the 
Stafford Act. To date no response has been received.

        GSA INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REVIEW OF GOOGLE GROUP SECURITY

    On September 5, 2014, Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta 
sent a letter to the Acting Inspector General of GSA related to 
a report on the agency's Internet user interface and discussion 
groups. The Chairman requested the Inspector General provide 
the Committee with the three memoranda alerting the GSA to the 
issue; the closeout reports from the Office of Forensic 
Auditing; the Office of Audits Alert Memo; and all future alert 
reports on the issue.

                      GSA NATIONAL BROKER CONTRACT

    On September 29, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta sent a letter to the 
Commissioner of the Public Building Service regarding GSA's 
National Broker Contract. Over the course of two Subcommittee 
meetings on July 15 and July 30, 2014, the Committee determined 
that the GSA has the opportunity to replace half of its leased 
inventory with more cost-effective long-term lease deals that 
improve utilization rates. Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Lou Barletta encouraged the GSA to 
realize those cost-saving opportunities by significantly 
increasing the number of task orders under the current National 
Broker Contract, and to expand the scope and capacity of the 
next broker contract to include prime contracts awarded to 
small business brokers. The Subcommittee received a response in 
December 2014.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``FBI Headquarters Consolidation'' (March 
13, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-5
    Hearing entitled ``Saving Taxpayer Dollars: Freezing the 
Federal Real Estate Footprint'' (May 22, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-18
    Hearing entitled ``FEMA Reauthorization: Recovering Quicker 
and Smarter'' (September 18, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-
35
    Hearing entitled ``FEMA Reauthorization: Ensuring the 
Nation is Prepared'' (October 2, 2013) Committee Serial Number 
113-37
    Hearing entitled ``Federal Triangle South: Redeveloping 
Underutilized Federal Property Through Public-Private 
Partnerships'' (November 19, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-
43.
    Hearing entitled ``Disaster Mitigation: Reducing Costs and 
Saving Lives'' (April 3, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-64
    Hearing entitled ``Examining the Federal Protective 
Service: Are Federal Facilities Secure?'' (May 21, 2014) 
Committee Serial Number 113-71
    Hearing entitled ``GSA Tenant Agencies: Challenges and 
Opportunities in Reducing Costs of Leased Space'' (July 30, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-80

                  SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


   THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin, 
             Chairman
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 
     Columbia, Ranking Member

PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon             DON YOUNG, Alaska
JERROLD NADLER, New York             HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas         JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts    JOHN L. MICA, Florida
MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine            FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California      GARY G. MILLER, California
TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota           SAM GRAVES, Missouri
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee               SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West 
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey              Virginia
DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland           DUNCAN HUNTER, California
JANICE HAHN, California              ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, 
RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota          Arkansas
ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona             LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania
DINA TITUS, Nevada                   BLAKE FARENTHOLD, Texas
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut       BOB GIBBS, Ohio
LOIS FRANKEL, Florida                RICHARD L. HANNA, New York
CHERI BUSTOS, Illinois               STEVE SOUTHERLAND, II, Florida
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin, Vice 
  (ex officio)                       Chair
                                     STEVE DAINES, Montana
                                     TOM RICE, South Carolina
                                     MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
                                     ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas
                                     SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
                                     RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (ex 
                                     officio)

                         Legislative Activities


 To Designate the New Interstate Route 70 Bridge Over the Mississippi 
River Connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and Southwestern Illinois as the 
                ``Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-18 (H.R. 2383)

    To designate the new interstate route 70 bridge over the 
Mississippi river connecting St. Louis, Missouri, and 
southwestern Illinois as the ``Stan Musial Veterans Memorial 
Bridge.''

Summary

    The bill names the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the 
Mississippi River that connects St. Louis, Missouri, to 
southwestern Illinois as the ``Stan Musial Veterans Memorial 
Bridge.''

Legislative History

    H.R. 2383 was introduced by Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) 
on June 14, 2013.
    On June 25, 2013, H.R. 2383 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by a vote of 395-2 (Roll No. 287).
    On June 26, 2013, H.R. 2383 was received in the Senate and 
read twice.
    On June 27, 2013, H.R. 2383 passed the Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    On July 2, 2013, H.R. 2383 was presented to the President. 
The Bill was signed on July 12, 2013, becoming Public Law 113-
18.

    To Ensure that Any New or Revised Requirement Providing for the 
 Screening, Testing, or Treatment of Individuals Operating Commercial 
Motor Vehicles for Sleep Disorders is Adopted Pursuant to a Rulemaking 
                  Proceeding, and for Other Purposes.


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-45 (H.R. 3095)

    To ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for 
the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating 
commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted 
pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill ensures that if the Secretary of Transportation 
proposes new or revised requirements for the screening, 
testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor 
vehicles for sleep disorders, the proposed new or revised 
requirements must be enacted pursuant to a rulemaking 
proceeding.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3095 was introduced by Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-
IN) on September 12, 2013.
    On September 19, 2013, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered H.R. 3095 reported by voice vote.
    On September 25, 2013 H.R. 3095 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-225) and placed on Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 165).
    On September 26, 2013, H.R. 3095 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and pass by a vote of 405-0 (Roll No. 
486).
    On September 27, 2013, H.R. 3095 was received in the 
Senate.
    On October 4, 2013, H.R. 3095 passed the Senate by 
unanimous consent.
    On October 7, 2013, H.R. 3095 was presented to the 
President. October 15, 2013, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-45.

  To Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to Obligate Funds for 
Emergency Relief Projects Arising from Damage Caused by Severe Weather 
                 Events in 2013, and for Other Purposes


                               H.R. 3174

          SEE PUBLIC LAW 113-46 (H.R. 2775) FOR FURTHER ACTION

    To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to obligate 
funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused 
by severe weather events in 2013, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to 
obligate previously authorized or appropriated funds from the 
Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program for 
projects resulting from damage caused by severe weather events 
in 2013, without regard to any limitation on the amount that 
may be obligated for such projects in a particular state.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3174 was introduced by Congressman Cory Gardner (R-CO) 
on September 25, 2013.
    On September 30, 2013, H.R. 3174 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 1, 2013, H.R. 3174 was received in the Senate.
    On October 17, 2013, the President signed H.R. 2775, making 
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2014, and for other purposes, and it became Public Law 113-
46.
    P.L. 113-46 included a modified version of the language in 
H.R. 3174.

 To Address Shortages and Interruptions in the Availability of Propane 
   and Other Home Heating Fuels in the United States, and for Other 
                                Purposes


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-90 (H.R. 4076)

    To address shortages and interruptions in the availability 
of propane and other home heating fuels in the United States, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    This bill provides a guaranteed extension of the short-
term, temporary emergency declarations issued by the Department 
of Transportation until May 31, 2014. These declarations allow 
truck operators delivering propane and other home heating fuels 
to drive for longer hours to make faster deliveries to states 
affected by the shortages and interruptions.

Legislative History

    On February 25, 2014, H.R. 4076 was introduced by Chairman 
Bill Shuster (R-PA).
    On March 4, 2014, H.R. 4076 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On March 5, 2014, H.R. 4076 was received in the Senate and 
read twice.
    On March 13, 2014 H.R. 4076 passed the Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    On March 18, 2014, H.R. 4076 was presented to the 
President. On March 21, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-90.

A Bill to Address Current Emergency Shortages of Propane and Other Home 
 Heating Fuels and to Provide Greater Flexibility and Information for 
          Governors to Address Such Emergencies in the Future


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-125 (S. 2086)

    To address current emergency shortages of propane and other 
home heating fuels and to provide greater flexibility and 
information for governors to address such emergencies in the 
future.

Summary

    The bill requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration to exempt commercial motor vehicles that 
transport residential home heating fuel from some federal motor 
carrier safety regulations for up to 90 days in states where 
the governor has declared a state of emergency caused by a 
shortage of residential home heating fuel. It also requires the 
Energy Information Administration to notify states if the 
inventory of residential heating fuel within the state falls 
below the most recent five-year average for more than three 
consecutive weeks and the Secretary of Transportation to 
conduct a study on the safety impacts of extending the 
regulatory exemptions.

Legislative History

    S. 2086 was introduced by Senator John Thune (R-SD) on 
March 6, 2014, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    On May 20, 2014, S. 2086 was reported by the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute.
    On May 21, 2014, S. 2086 passed the Senate with an 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On May 22, 2014, S. 2086 was received in the House and was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    On June 23, 2014, S. 2086 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On June 25, 2013, S. 2086 was presented to the President. 
On June 30, 3014, the bill was signed becoming Public Law 113-
125.

 To Provide an Extension of Federal-Aid Highway, Highway Safety, Motor 
 Carrier Safety, Transit, and Other Programs Funded Out of the Highway 
                   Trust Fund, and for Other Purposes


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-159 (H.R. 5021)

    To provide an extension of federal-aid highway, highway 
safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs 
funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill provides a transfer from the General Fund of the 
United States Treasury and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank 
Trust Fund to the Highway Trust Fund and extends federal 
surface transportation programs through May 31, 2015.

Legislative History

    H.R. 5021 was introduced by Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) on 
July 8, 2014, and referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure, Committee on Ways and Means, Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology, Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the 
Committee on Natural Resources.
    On July 10, 2014, H.R. 5021 was ordered reported by the 
Committee on Ways and Means with an amendment in the nature of 
a substitute by a voice vote.
    Also on July 14, 2014, H.R. 5021 was reported, as amended, 
by the Committee on Ways and Means (House Report 113-520, Part 
I).
    On July 15, 2014, H.R. 5021 was considered under a Rule (H. 
Res. 669) and was passed by a vote of 367 yeas and 55 nays 
(Roll No. 414).
    On July 15, 2014, H.R. 5021 was received in the Senate.
    On July 29, 2014, H.R. 5021 passed the Senate with an 
amendment by a recorded vote of 79 yeas and 18 nays (Roll No. 
248).
    On July 31, 2014, the House voted on motion to disagree to 
the Senate amendment by a vote of 272 yeas and 150 nays (Roll 
No. 473).
    On July 31, 2014, the Senate receded from its amendment to 
the measure by a recorded vote of 81 yeas and 13 nays (Roll No. 
255).
    On August 1, 2014, H.R. 5021 was presented to the 
President. On August 8, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-159.

To Amend Title 23, United States Code, with Respect to the Operation of 
    Vehicles on Certain Wisconsin Highways, and for Other Purposes.


                 PUBLIC LAW 113-235 (H.R. 2353/H.R. 83)

    To amend title 23, United States code, with respect to the 
operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The bill grandfathers Wisconsin truck weight laws on United 
States Route 41 in Wisconsin when that route is designated as 
part of the Interstate Highway System. This will allow trucks 
to continue to operate on United States Route 41 in Wisconsin 
at the state weight limits prior to Interstate Highway System 
designation.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2353 was introduced by Congressman Thomas E. Petri (R-
WI) on June 13, 2013.
    On July 18, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 2353 reported by voice vote.
    On July 22, 2014, H.R. 2353 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-162 and placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 117). On the same day H.R. 2353 was considered 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On July 23, 2013, the bill was received in the Senate and 
read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.
    H.R. 2353 was incorporated in H.R. 83 which became Public 
Law 113-235.

To Amend Title 23, United States Code, with respect to the Operation of 
    Vehicles on Certain Wisconsin Highways, and for other purposes.


                 PUBLIC LAW 113-235 (H.R. 2628/H.R. 83)

    To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to 
United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill permits the continued operation of trucks on any 
segment of United States Route 78 in Mississippi designated as 
a route on the Interstate System. H.R. 2628 prohibits federal 
weight limitation requirements from applying to those trucks 
that could operate legally on such segment before that 
designation.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2628 was introduced by Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-
MS) on July 9, 2013.
    H.R. 2628 was incorporated in H.R. 83 which became Public 
Law 113-235.

 To Amend Title 23, United States Code, with Respect to United States 
            Route 78 in Mississippi, and for Other Purposes


                    PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R 4268)

    To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to 
United States Route 78 in Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The bill allows commercial vehicles currently operating on 
United States Route 78 in Mississippi, between mile marker zero 
and mile marker 113, to continue to operate after that segment 
is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4268 was introduced by Congressman Alan Nunnelee (R-
MS) on March 14, 2014.
    On May 19, 2014, H.R. 4268 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On May 20, 2014, H.R. 4268 was received in the Senate and 
read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.

To Designate the ``James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway'' and the ``James 
     L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway'' in the State of Minnesota


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-261 (H.R. 4926)

    To designate the ``James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway'' and 
the ``James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway'' in the State of 
Minnesota.

Summary

    The bill, as amended, designates a segment of Interstate 
Route 35 in Minnesota after former Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure Chairman James L. Oberstar.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4926 was introduced by Congressman Richard M. Nolan 
(D-MN) on June 20, 2014.
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered H.R. 4926 reported with an amendment in the nature 
of a substitute by a voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014, H.R. 4926 was reported (Amended) to 
the House (House Report. 113-610) and placed on the House 
Calendar, (Calendar No. 143).
    On December 8, 2014 H.R. 4926 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by a voice vote.
    On December 9, 2014, received in the Senate.
    On December 10, 2014, H.R. 4926 passed the Senate unanimous 
consent.
    On December 12, 2014, H.R. 4926 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014 the bill was signed by the 
President becoming Public Law 113-261.

                          Oversight Activities


                  Meetings, Hearings, and Roundtables


      IMPLEMENTING MAP-21: PROGRESS REPORT FROM U.S DEPARTMENT OF 
                  TRANSPORTATION MODAL ADMINISTRATORS

    On March 14, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Implementing MAP-21: Progress Report from Department of 
Transportation Modal Administrators.'' The purpose of the 
hearing was to receive updates from Department of 
Transportation (DOT) modal agencies related to implementing 
programmatic reforms and meeting deadlines mandated in the 
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21; P.L. 
112-141). The Subcommittee received testimony from Federal 
Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration 
(FTA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

          IMPLEMENTING MAP-21: THE STATE AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

    On April 25, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Implementing MAP-21: The State and Local Perspective.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to obtain an update of the state and 
local perspective on the progress of DOT toward implementing 
programmatic reforms and meeting deadlines mandated in MAP-21. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from representatives of the 
American Association of State Highway and Transportation 
Officials (AASHTO), the American Public Transportation 
Association (APTA), the Association of Metropolitan Planning 
Organizations, the National Association of Development 
Organizations, the National Conference of State Legislatures, 
and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

   ROUNDTABLE: CONNECTED VEHICLES AND THE IMPACTS OF SPECTRUM SHARING

    On May 7, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion entitled ``Connected Vehicles and the Impacts of 
Spectrum Sharing.'' The purpose of the discussion was to 
identify the challenges and potential safety benefits of 
implementing connected vehicle technology. Participants 
included the DOT, the National Telecommunications and 
Information Administration, the Alliance of Automobile 
Manufacturers, the Intelligent Transportation Society of 
America, the Connected Vehicle Trade Association, Cisco, and 
Qualcomm.

  THE IMPACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S COMMERCIAL DRIVER 
                      HOURS-OF-SERVICE REGULATIONS

    On June 18, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``The Impacts of the Department of Transportation's Commercial 
Driver Hours-of-Service Regulations.'' The purpose of the 
hearing was to learn how the revised hours-of-service 
regulations would impact drivers, motor carriers, and the 
American economy. The Subcommittee received testimony from 
representatives of FMCSA, the American Trucking Associations, 
the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, the 
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the National Ready Mixed 
Concrete Association, and Advocates for Highway and Auto 
Safety.

  HOW THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND IMPACTS SURFACE 
                        TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS

    On July 23, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``How the Financial Status of the Highway Trust Fund Impacts 
Surface Transportation Programs.'' The purpose of the hearing 
was to obtain information on the current financial status of 
the Highway Trust Fund and its impact on federal surface 
transportation programs. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from representatives of the Congressional Budget Office and 
DOT.

HOW AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

    On November 19, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``How Autonomous Vehicles Will Shape the Future of 
Surface Transportation.'' The purpose of the hearing was to 
learn how the introduction of autonomous vehicles would impact 
current policy and other challenges. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from representatives of NHTSA, General Motors, Nissan 
North America, Inc., Carnegie Mellon University, AASHTO, and 
the Eno Center for Transportation.

    EXAMINING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE DEMANDS ON THE FEDERAL TRANSIT 
               ADMINISTRATION'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS

    On December 11, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Examining the Current and Future Demands on the 
Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants.'' 
The purpose of the hearing was to understand changes made to 
the New Starts program in MAP-21 and highlight the growth in 
eligible projects and applications for the program's 
approximately $2 billion in annual funding. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from representatives of the FTA, the Chicago 
Transit Authority, Utah Transit Authority, the Cato Institute 
and a local mayor.

   IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION 
                         SAFETY GRANT PROGRAMS

    On January 28, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Improving the Effectiveness of the Federal Surface 
Transportation Safety Grant Programs.'' The purpose of the 
hearing was to obtain testimony related to the federal surface 
transportation safety grant programs. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from the representatives of the National 
Transportation Safety Board, the American Traffic Safety 
Services Association, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, 
the Governors Highway Safety Association, and the Intelligent 
Transportation Society of America.

    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION: STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES

    On February 26, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion entitled ``Surface Transportation Reauthorization: 
Stakeholder Perspectives.'' The purpose of the roundtable was 
to prepare for the development of the surface transportation 
reauthorization bill. The subcommittee heard from 
representatives of the American Trucking Associations, the 
American Highway Users Alliance, Transportation for America, 
the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the United States 
Chamber of Commerce, the National Steel Bridge Alliance, the 
National Association of Manufacturers, and the AFL-CIO.

             IMPROVING THE NATION'S HIGHWAY FREIGHT NETWORK

    On February 27, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Improving the Nation's Highway Freight Network.'' 
The purpose of the hearing was to obtain testimony related to 
highway freight mobility. The Subcommittee received testimony 
from representatives of the Wisconsin Department of 
Transportation and AASHTO; the city of Palos Hills, Illinois, 
and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; FedEx Ground; 
and Volvo Group North America.

OVERSIGHT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S IMPLEMENTATION OF 
 MAP-21 AND FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET REQUEST FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

    On March 12, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Oversight of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's Implementation of MAP-21 and Fiscal Year 2015 
Budget Request for Surface Transportation.'' The purpose of the 
hearing was to obtain testimony related to implementing MAP-21 
and the administration's fiscal year 2015 budget request for 
federal surface transportation programs. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from representatives of the Office of the 
Secretary of Transportation, FHWA, FTA, FMCSA, and NHTSA.

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION: PERSPECTIVES OF THE NON-FEDERAL 
                                PARTNERS

    On March 13, 2014, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion entitled ``Surface Transportation Reauthorization: 
Perspectives of the Non-Federal Partners.'' The purpose of the 
roundtable was to prepare for the development of the surface 
transportation reauthorization bill. The Subcommittee heard 
from representatives of the AASHTO, APTA, the Association of 
Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and the National 
Association of Counties.

  SURFACE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: CASE STUDIES OF THE 
          FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESS

    On September 9, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Surface Transportation Infrastructure Projects: 
Case Studies of the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting 
Process.'' The purpose of the hearing was to obtain testimony 
related to the federal environmental review and permitting 
processes for surface transportation infrastructure projects. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from representatives of the 
Utah Department of Transportation, the Washington State 
Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of 
Transportation, and the Transportation Corridors Agencies.

                           Oversight Letters


             COMMERCIAL DRIVER HOURS-OF-SERVICE REGULATIONS

    On March 18, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Thomas E. Petri and then-Ranking Member Peter A. DeFazio sent a 
letter to then Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood that 
requested a stay on the Final Rule on Hours of Service of 
Drivers (HOS) (76 Fed. Reg. 81134 (December 27, 2011)), which 
was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2013. The Chairmen and 
Ranking Members requested DOT delay implementation of the HOS 
rule until three months after a decision was issued by the 
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 
Circuit on a petition for review of the rule. On April 23, 
2013, Secretary LaHood denied the request for a stay citing the 
interest of highway safety.

                    SPECTRUM FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES

    On June 3, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Thomas E. Petri and 
then-Ranking Member Peter A. DeFazio sent a letter to the 
Acting Chairman Mignon Clyburn of the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) to express interest in opening the 5 GHz band 
for use by unlicensed wireless devices, in particular the 
potential interference issues with unlicensed wireless devices 
and connected vehicle technology. On September 30, 2013, 
Chairman Clyburn responded, indicating that the FCC is 
dedicated to reviewing the extensive record and facts before 
making any determination regarding the rules in the specific 
range discussed.

                            HOURS OF SERVICE

    On September 16, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Thomas E. Petri sent a letter regarding 
hours-of-service regulations to Secretary of Transportation 
Anthony Foxx. The Chairmen included a letter sent to the 
Secretary on August 29, 2013, by 51 Members of the House of 
Representatives pertaining to the field-study on the efficacy 
of the 34-hour restart rule, which is applicable to operators 
of commercial motor vehicles. The study remains unfinished 
despite being mandated by MAP-21 to be completed by March 31, 
2013. This study was intended to help Congress better 
understand the true costs and benefits of the new hours-of-
service rule and the information will be beneficial to drafting 
the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. The 
Subcommittee received a response on December 3, 2013.

                  NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

    On October 3, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Thomas E. Petri and Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton, sent 
a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
requesting assistance in reviewing key areas of nonemergency 
medical transportation coordination efforts. Providing 
nonemergency transportation for medical care and services is an 
ongoing challenge for states as transportation needs and costs 
continue to rise. In 2012, GAO previously reported that federal 
interagency coordination efforts pertaining to human services 
transportation could be strengthened and that barriers to 
successful transportation coordination are still evident. In 
the letter, the Chairmen and Ranking Members asked for 
assistance in the following areas: the extent of efforts to 
coordinate nonemergency transportation between agencies and 
programs; how, if at all, nonemergency medical providers at the 
state and local level are coordinating funding and service for 
such transportation; and key challenges to coordination of such 
services and potential solutions. GAO is expected to issue its 
report in early 2015.

                 PHASE 2 DRIVER DISTRACTION GUIDELINES

    On November 12, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Thomas E. Petri 
sent a letter to Administrator David Strickland of the NHTSA 
regarding pending Phase 2 Driver Distraction Guidelines. NHTSA 
plans to release guidelines on portable and aftermarket 
electronic devices brought into motor vehicles by drivers or 
passengers, including GPS navigation systems, smartphones, 
electronic tablets and pads, and other mobile communications 
devices. The Chairman requested that NHTSA adhere to its 
statutory regulatory authority in this matter. The Subcommittee 
received a response on December 11, 2013.

             IN-KIND MATCH FOR INTERCITY BUS TRANSPORTATION

    On November 22, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, sent a letter to Secretary 
of Transportation Anthony Foxx urging the FTA to allow both the 
operating and capital costs of the unsubsidized segment of an 
intercity bus project to be used as the in-kind local match. 
FTA proposed in its Formula Grants for Rural Areas: Program 
Guidance and Application Instructions (FTA C 9040.1G) that the 
in-kind match for intercity bus transportation projects be 
limited to the capital costs of the unsubsidized segment, which 
is contrary to congressional intent in MAP-21.

                            HOURS OF SERVICE

    On December 27, 2011, FMCSA issued revised HOS regulations. 
On July, 1, 2013, FMCSA began enforcing the changes to a new 
``restart'' rule aimed at restricting drivers' work hours in 
order to reduce both the risk of fatigue-related crashes and 
long-term health problems for drivers. In a March 31, 2014, 
letter to the Comptroller General of the United States, 
Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Subcommittee Chairman 
Thomas E. Petri requested that GAO evaluate and report to the 
Committee on the validity of the key assumptions, data, and 
methodology used by the FMCSA in its Regulatory Impact Analysis 
(RIA), which was completed as part of the agency's HOS 
rulemaking. The GAO is expected to issue its report in mid-
2015.

                      NEW STARTS PROGRAM ESTIMATES

    MAP-21 mandated that GAO biennially review FTA's processes 
and procedures for evaluating, rating, and recommending new 
fixed-guideway capital projects and core-capacity improvement 
projects and DOT's implementation of such processes and 
procedures. The report, published on May 30, 2014, describes 
(1) the length of the development process across these projects 
and the factors affecting the length, (2) capital cost-estimate 
changes throughout this process, and the factors contributing 
to the changes, and (3) how project sponsors forecast 
ridership, including the support that FTA provides. GAO 
analyzed pertinent laws, regulations, agency guidance, and FTA 
data for the 32 New, Small, and Very Small Starts projects 
initiated and funded from 2005 to 2013, prior to the recent 
changes in program processes in MAP-21. GAO interviewed FTA 
staff and project sponsors. DOT reviewed a draft of this report 
and provided technical comments, which were incorporated as 
appropriate.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Implementing MAP-21: Progress Report 
from U.S. Department of Transportation Modal Administrators'' 
(March 14, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-6
    Hearing entitled ``Implementing MAP-21: The State and Local 
Perspective'' (April 25, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-14
    Hearing entitled ``The Impacts of the Department of 
Transportation's Commercial Driver Hours-of-Service 
Regulations'' (June 18, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-25
    Hearing entitled ``How the Financial Status of the Highway 
Trust Fund Impacts Surface Transportation Programs'' (July 23, 
2013) Committee Serial Number 113-31
    Hearing entitled ``How Autonomous Vehicles Will Shape the 
Future of Surface Transportation'' (November 19, 2013) 
Committee Serial Number 113-42
    Hearing entitled ``Examining the Current and Future Demands 
on the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment 
Grants'' (December 11, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-45
    Hearing entitled ``Improving the Effectiveness of the 
Federal Surface Transportation Safety Grant Programs'' (January 
28, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-50
    Hearing entitled ``Improving the Nation's Highway Freight 
Network'' (February 27, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-55
    Hearing entitled ``Oversight of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's Implementation of MAP-21 and Fiscal Year 2015 
Budget Request for Surface Transportation'' (March 12, 2014) 
Committee Serial Number 113-59
    Hearing entitled ``Surface Transportation Infrastructure 
Projects: Case Studies of the Federal Environmental Review and 
Permitting Process'' (September 9, 2014) Committee Serial 
Number 113-81

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


 JEFF DENHAM, California, Chairman
 CORRINE BROWN, Florida, Ranking 
              Member

DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois            JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee
JERROLD NADLER, New York             JOHN L. MICA, Florida
ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland         GaRY G. MILLER, California
MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine            SAM GRAVES, Missouri
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California      SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West 
TIMOTHY J. WALZ, Minnesota           Virginia
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey              CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan
JANICE HAHN, California              LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania
ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona             LARRY BUCSHON, Indiana
ELIZABETH H. ESTY, Connecticut       BOB GIBBS, Ohio
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon             PATRICK MEEHAN, Pennsylvania
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts    RICHARD L. HANNA, New York, Vice 
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    Chair
  (ex officio)                       DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
                                     THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
                                     ROGER WILLIAMS, Texas
                                     SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania (ex 
                                     officio) 
                                     Vacancy

                         Legislative Activities


To Amend Title 49, United States Code, To Modify Requirements Relating 
 to the Availability of Pipeline Safety Regulatory Documents, and for 
                             Other Purposes


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-30 (H.R. 2576)

    To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify 
requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety 
regulatory documents, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2576 revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards 
to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, 
implementation of a provision that prohibits the Secretary of 
Transportation from issuing a regulation that incorporates by 
reference any documents or portions thereof unless such 
documents are made available to the public, free of charge. The 
legislation also eliminates the requirements in the Pipeline 
Safety and Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011 
(Public Law 112-90) that apply the provision to guidance issued 
by the Secretary and that require such documents be made 
available on an Internet website.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2576 revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards 
to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, 
implementation of a provision that prohibits the Secretary of 
Transportation from issuing a regulation that incorporates by 
reference any documents or portions thereof unless such 
documents are made available to the public, free of charge. The 
legislation also eliminates the requirements in the Pipeline 
Safety and Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011 
(Public Law 112-90) that apply the provision to guidance issued 
by the Secretary and that require such documents be made 
available on an Internet website.

       Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013


                PUBLIC LAW 113-79 (H.R. 2642/H.R. 1947)

    To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2642 provides for the reform and continuation of 
agricultural and other programs of the Department of 
Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. H.R. 2642 contains 
provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions 
within the bill impact the jurisdiction of the Subcommittees on 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management; Highways and 
Transit; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 1947 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on May 13, 2013.
    H.R. 1947 was considered on June 20, 2013, and failed on 
passage by recorded vote of 195 yeas to 234 nays (Roll No. 
286).
    H.R. 2642 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on July 10, 2013. H.R. 2642 contains language similar to 
H.R. 1947.
    H.R. 2642 passed the House by a rollcall vote of 216 yeas 
and 208 nays (Roll No. 353).
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2642 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    On July 18, 2013, the Senate struck all after the Enacting 
Clause and substituted the language of S. 954 as amended. 
Subsequently, the Senate passed the measure by unanimous 
consent.
    On October 11, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster wrote 
a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner requesting the appointment 
of conferees from the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On October 17, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Jeff Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote identical 
letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. 
Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran to express 
objection to section 6206 of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642.
    On October 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi, wrote identical letters to House 
Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. Lucas and Ranking 
Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, 
Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking 
Member Thad Cochran in support of the House-passed 
reauthorization of the Food for Peace Program in H.R. 2642.
    On October 30, 2013, the House and Senate began formal 
conference committee meetings.
    On January 27, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was filed.
    On January 29, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was brought 
before the House for consideration under the provisions of H. 
Res. 465, and was agreed to by a vote of 251-166 (Roll No. 31).
    On January 30, 2014, the conference report was considered 
in the Senate, and a motion for cloture was presented. Cloture 
on the conference report was invoked by the Senate by a vote of 
72-22 (Roll No. 20) on February 3, 2014.
    On February 4, 2014, the Senate agreed to the conference 
report by a vote of 68-32 (Roll No. 21).
    H.R. 2642 was presented to the President on February 4, 
2014, and signed on February 7, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-
79.

 To Redesignate the Railroad Station Located at 2955 Market Street in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Commonly Known as ``30th Street Station,'' 
           as the ``William H. Gray III 30th Street Station''


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-158 (H.R. 4838)

    To redesignate the railroad station at 2955 Market Street 
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the ``William H. Gray III 30th 
Street Station''.

Summary

    H.R. 4838 honors the life and legacy of Congressman William 
H. Gray and his commitment to serving the community of 
Philadelphia by renaming the railroad station on Market Street 
in Philadelphia in his honor.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2014, H.R. 4838 was introduced by Congressman 
Chaka Fattah (D--PA).
    On July 28, 2014, H.R. 4838 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On July 29, 2014, H.R. 4838 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation.
    On July 31, 2014, H.R. 4838 passed the Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    On August 4, 2014, H.R. 4838 was presented to the 
President. On August 8, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-158.

                      Northern Route Approval Act


                     PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 3)

    To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of 
the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3 gives TransCanada congressional approval to 
construct the Keystone XL pipeline, deeming a Presidential 
permit unnecessary for construction. The legislation also deems 
the final environmental impact statement issued by the 
Secretary of State on August 26, 2011, coupled with the Final 
Evaluation Report issued by the Nebraska Department of 
Environmental Quality in January 2013 and approved by the 
Nebraska governor, to satisfy all requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and of the National Historic 
Preservation Act. The bill also grants original jurisdiction to 
the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 
Circuit to determine specified issues (except for review by the 
Supreme Court on writ of certiorari).

Legislative History

    H.R. 3 was introduced by Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) on 
March 15, 2013.
    On May 16, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 3 reported as amended by the yeas and nays: 33-24.
    On May 17, 2013, the Committee report H.R. 3 to the House 
(House Report 113-61, Part III) and placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 40).
    On May 22, 2013, H.R. 3 was considered under a rule (H. 
Res. 228) and the bill was agreed to by vote: 241-175-1 (Roll 
No. 179).
    On June 3, 2013, H.R. 3 was read twice and placed on the 
Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, Calendar No. 
81.

                  To Approve The Keystone XL Pipeline


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5682)

    To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Summary

    H.R. 5682 authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to 
construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and 
cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by 
TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 
2012. The bill deems the Final Supplemental Environmental 
Impact Statement issued by the Secretary of State in January 
2014 regarding the pipeline to fully satisfy the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and any law that requires 
federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered 
Species Act of 1973, and it declares any applicable federal 
permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to 
remain in effect. H.R. 5682 also restricts any legal challenges 
of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related 
facilities to judicial review on direct appeal to the United 
States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. 
Finally, the bill declares that this Act does not alter any 
federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the 
date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure 
access from an owner of private property to construct the 
pipeline and cross-border facilities.

Legislative History

    On November 12, 2014, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) 
introduced H.R. 5682, and the bill was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and to the 
Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources.
    H.R. 5682 was then considered under a closed rule (H. Res. 
748) on November 13, 2014.
    On November 14, 2014, H.R. 5682 passed by a vote of 252 
yeas and 161 nays, with one voting present (Roll No. 519).
    November 17, 2014, H.R. 5682 was received in the Senate.

            Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2014


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 5449)

    To reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 5449 authorizes the Nation's passenger rail programs, 
including the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), 
Amtrak Office of the Inspector General, and the Federal 
Railroad Administration's (FRA) loan and grant programs for 
rail infrastructure. H.R. 5449 fundamentally changes the 
authorization structure of Amtrak by providing funding by 
service or ``lines of business,'' rather than the previous 
structure of providing separate grants for operations, capital, 
and debt services. The bill also makes reforms to Amtrak's 
operations, budgeting, and planning, and allows for more 
private sector participation in stations, rights-of-way, and 
operations. H.R. 5449 makes further changes to intercity 
passenger rail policy administered by FRA, including revisions 
to grant for operations, and capital and debt service 
activities. The bill also makes reforms in the delivery process 
for projects, to ensure better oversight and accelerate 
infrastructure projects.

Legislative History

    On September 11, 2014, H.R. 5449 was introduced by 
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA).
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered the bill reported favorably to the House by voice 
vote. No amendments were offered.
    On December 1, 2014, H.R. 5449 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-629) and placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 469).

                          Oversight Activities


                        Hearings and Roundtables


     FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAIL IN AMERICA'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

    On March 5, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Freight and Passenger Rail in America's Transportation 
System.'' The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the role of 
railroads in America's transportation network and explore the 
importance of railroads to the American economy. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the States for Passenger 
Rail Coalition, the American Association of State Highway and 
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) the High-Speed and Intercity 
Passenger Rail Leadership Group, the Secretary of 
Transportation for Washington State, the Association of 
American Railroads, the United Transportation Union, and 
Amtrak.

       AMTRAK'S FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET: THE STARTING POINT FOR 
                            REAUTHORIZATION

    On April 11, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing on 
Amtrak's grant request for fiscal year 2014, and how it relates 
to Amtrak's on-going reorganization and the upcoming 
reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and 
Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA; P.L. 110-432). In addition, the 
Subcommittee discussed the administration's past proposals for 
intercity passenger rail activities. The Subcommittee heard 
testimony from Amtrak, and FRA.

            UNDERSTANDING THE COST DRIVERS OF PASSENGER RAIL

    On May 21, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss 
Amtrak's recent financial performance by service type and 
overall trends in labor, fuel, and operational costs. The 
purpose of this hearing was to explore how Amtrak spends its 
federal funds and how it runs as a business. Additionally, the 
Subcommittee discussed the administration's past proposals for 
intercity passenger rail activities. The Subcommittee heard 
testimony from Amtrak, the Brookings Institution, the Capitol 
Corridor Joint Powers Authority, and the National Association 
of Railroad Passengers.

         FIELD HEARING: OVERSIGHT OF CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL

    On May 28, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing in Madera, 
California, to obtain a status update of the California High-
Speed Rail Project, its cost, completion dates, and community 
concerns. The Subcommittee heard testimony from the California 
High-Speed Rail Authority, Preserve Our Heritage, the Kings 
County Board of Supervisors, the Madera County Farm Bureau, the 
Peer Review Group for the California High-Speed Rail Project, 
and the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce.

                 NORTHEAST CORRIDOR ROLLING ROUNDTABLE

    On June 6, 2013, the Subcommittee hosted a roundtable on an 
Amtrak train to New York, New York, to assess and discuss the 
importance of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to the states it 
serves. The NEC is 437 miles of rail line extending from 
Washington, D.C., to Boston, Massachusetts. The NEC carries 153 
daily Amtrak trains, over 2,000 commuter trains, and 70 freight 
trains. It is the most valuable and heavily traveled piece of 
Amtrak's network. Participants in the ``Rolling Roundtable'' 
included representatives from NEC state departments of 
transportation, and Members of Congress.

 NEW YORK CITY FIELD HEARING: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR

    On June 7, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing in New 
York, New York, to assess and discuss the importance of the NEC 
to rail transportation. As Amtrak's most profitable route, the 
NEC and its ridership provide an economically viable 
opportunity for future infrastructure investment and 
improvement. The Subcommittee heard testimony from Amtrak, the 
New York State Department of Transportation, the Regional Plan 
Association, and an academic.

    ROUNDTABLE: CHICAGO CREATE: PASSENGER AND FREIGHT RAIL SYNERGIES

    On June 10, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the roundtable 
was to obtain information on the Chicago Region Environmental 
and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE), established ten 
years ago as a public-private partnership between the Chicago 
Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of 
Transportation, freight railroads, DOT, Metra, and Amtrak to 
help mitigate the rail-related congestion in the Chicago 
region. Participants included Metra, the Chicago Department of 
Transportation, the Association of American Railroads (AAR), 
the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and the United Transportation 
Union.

                 ROUNDTABLE: IMPACT OF RAIL IN ILLINOIS

    On June 11, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion in Springfield, Illinois. The rail industry in 
Illinois has grown from a 59-mile route connecting Meredosia 
and Springfield in 1842 to 7,400 miles of track serving 
passengers and the manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, 
agricultural, and energy industries in the state. This 
constitutes the second largest rail system in the United 
States, and is the only state in which all seven Class I 
railroads operate. Participants in the roundtable included 
representatives from the city of Springfield, the city of 
Decatur, the Sangamon County Board, the city of Champaign, the 
River Bend Growth Association, the Archer Daniels Midland 
Company, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Indiana 
Railroad Company, the University of Illinois, the Midwest 
Interstate Passenger Rail Commission, and Champaign County 
First.

NATIONAL RAIL POLICY: EXAMINING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    On June 27, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``National Rail Policy: Examining Goals, Objectives, and 
Responsibilities. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss 
with stakeholders major issues and objectives that could be 
included or instrumental in a future rail bill. The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from the FRA, the American Public 
Transportation Association (APTA), AAR, AASHTO, and the 
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.

       THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE FINANCE IN INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL

    On July 9, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Role of Innovative Finance in Intercity Passenger Rail.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony related to 
the role of innovative financing tools to advance intercity 
passenger rail projects. At the hearing, the Subcommittee heard 
from representatives of DOT, Union Station Redevelopment 
Corporation, Parallel Infrastructure, and Reconnecting America.

      A REVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES FACING CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL

    On January 15, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
regarding the status of the California High-Speed Rail Project. 
The project is the largest in the High-Speed Intercity 
Passenger Rail program administered by FRA. The Subcommittee 
received testimony from representatives of the California High-
Speed Rail Authority, FRA, and the Congressional Research 
Service.

             OVERSIGHT OF PASSENGER AND FREIGHT RAIL SAFETY

    On February 26, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing on 
issues related to passenger and freight rail safety. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from FRA, the Pipeline and 
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the National 
Transportation Safety Board, AAR, the American Petroleum 
Institute, APTA, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 
and Trainmen regarding their efforts to maintain safe railroad 
transportation.

        EXAMINING ISSUES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REAUTHORIZATION

    On April 2, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing on issues 
related to the reauthorization of PHMSA's hazardous materials 
safety program. Division C, Title III of the Moving Ahead for 
Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21; P.L. 112-141) last 
authorized PHMSA's hazardous materials safety program. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from PHMSA, the American 
Trucking Association, the American Chemistry Council, the 
American Pyrotechnics Association, and the International 
Association of Fire Fighters on the progress on implementing 
MAP-21.

A REVIEW OF THE PIPELINE SAFETY, REGULATORY CERTAINTY, AND JOB CREATION 
                              ACT OF 2011

    On May 20, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing on PHMSA's 
pipeline safety program. The pipeline safety program 
administered by PHMSA is currently authorized by the Pipeline 
Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 
(P.L. 112-90), which expires on September 30, 2015. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from PHMSA, the Association of 
Oil Pipe Lines, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of 
America, the American Gas Association, and the Pipeline Safety 
Trust on PHMSA's progress in implementing the 2011 Act.

                           Oversight Letters


                       CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL

    On February 22, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham 
wrote a letter addressed to the Surface Transportation Board 
(STB) regarding the California High-Speed Rail Authority's 
(Authority) planned construction of a passenger rail line to 
connect the San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Los Angeles 
Union Station (project). Given that the STB has authority under 
the Interstate Commerce Act to approve the construction and 
operation of rail lines that cross state borders, the Authority 
never sought a determination by the STB regarding its proposed 
project which would eventually connect to Amtrak routes. 
Chairman Denham asked STB to take all reasonable action to 
ensure that the Authority complies with the Interstate Commerce 
Act. Chairman Denham sent two similar letters on the same date 
to the California High-Speed Rail Authority and the FRA, 
respectively, with a similar request, stating the Authority 
should take all steps necessary to clarify whether the Board 
has jurisdiction over the project and construction activities. 
Subsequently, the Authority went to the STB for determination 
and the STB granted it authority within the necessary timeframe 
for construction.
    On November 26, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham and 
Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Chairman Tom 
Latham sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro 
related to concerns over litigation in California implying that 
the California High-Speed Rail Project would not be able to use 
state bonds to finance its construction. The Chairmen asked the 
GAO to investigate whether the Authority was currently 
violating or on the verge of violating its grant agreements 
with the federal government by failing to supply a match to 
federal funds. The letter also requested that GAO look at the 
expenditure of grant funds by the FRA and the responsibility of 
the FRA to reevaluate the grant agreement in light of recent 
events. The GAO expects to issue a legal opinion on this issue 
in 2015.
    On December 3, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham 
wrote a letter addressed to the DOT Office of Inspector General 
requesting an audit of the FRA's policies and procedures for 
negotiating and amending High-Speed and Intercity Passenger 
Rail (HSIPR) grant agreements and FRA's oversight procedures 
for ensuring HSIPR grant agreement terms are met. Chairman 
Denham's request was spurred by California state court 
decisions that called into question the availability of state 
matching funds for the $3.9 billion in HSIPR grants provided to 
the California High-Speed Rail Project. FRA amended its grant 
agreement to allow the expenditure of federal funds in advance 
of state matching funds. The audit is underway.

                         POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL

    On August 8, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham along with Committee on 
Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton and Subcommittee on 
Communications and Technology Chairman Greg Walden wrote letter 
the FCC raising concerns about delays to the installation of 
communication towers due to the FCC's environmental and 
historic preservation review process. The members noted that 
the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) requires the 
installation of positive train control (PTC) throughout the 
country by the end of 2015, and urged the FCC to move 
expeditiously to put a process in place to facilitate the 
timely deployment of PTC. The letter also requested periodic 
updates from the Acting Chairwoman Clyburn or her staff 
regarding the Commission's involvement with PTC implementation.

                        FREIGHT RAIL REGULATIONS

    On March 14, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Jeff Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote a letter to 
Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III and then-Vice Chairman Ann D. 
Begeman at the STB regarding proposed changes to the 
competitive switching regulations for freight railroads. The 
letter explained that the Committee would oppose any changes to 
the freight railroad regulations that would decrease the 
railroads' efficiency and ability to invest in their networks.

                  LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD LABOR DISPUTE

    On July 11, 2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee Chairman 
Jeff Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote identical 
letters addressed to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) 
leadership and the leadership of the LIRR's seven labor unions 
to inform them that there should be no expectation that 
Congress would step in to resolve their ongoing labor dispute 
and that the parties should work toward a mutual agreement.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Freight and Passenger Rail in America's 
Transportation System'' (March 5, 2013) Committee Serial Number 
113-4
    Hearing entitled ``Amtrak's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: The 
Starting Point for Reauthorization'' (April 11, 2013) Committee 
Serial Number 113-8
    Hearing entitled ``Understanding the Cost Drivers of 
Passenger Rail'' (May 21, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-17
    Field hearing entitled ``Oversight of California High-Speed 
Rail'' (May 28, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-20
    Field hearing entitled ``The Importance of the Northeast 
Corridor'' (June 7, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-23
    Hearing entitled ``National Rail Policy: Examining Goals, 
Objectives, and Responsibilities'' (June 27, 2013) Committee 
Serial Number 113-28
    Hearing entitled ``The Role of Innovative Finance in 
Intercity Passenger Rail'' (July 9, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-29
    Hearing entitled ``A Review of the Challenges Facing 
California High-Speed Rail'' (January 15, 2014) Committee 
Serial Number 113-49
    Hearing entitled ``Oversight of Passenger and Freight Rail 
Safety'' (February 26, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-54
    Hearing entitled ``Examining Issues for Hazardous Materials 
Reauthorization'' (April 2, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-
63
    Hearing entitled ``A Review of the Pipeline Safety, 
Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011'' (May 20, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-70

            SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


     BOB GIBBS, Ohio, Chairman
 TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, Ranking Member

DONNA F. EDWARDS, Maryland           DON YOUNG, Alaska
JOHN GARAMENDI, California           GARY G. MILLER, California
LOIS FRANKEL, Florida                SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West 
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,               Virginia
  District of Columbia               CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas         ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, 
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California      Arkansas,
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee                 Vice Chair
JANICE HAHN, California              RICHARD L. HANNA, New York
RICHARD M. NOLAN, Minnesota          DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
ANN KIRKPATRICK, Arizona             JEFF DENHAM, California
DINA TITUS, Nevada                   REID J. RIBBLE, Wisconsin
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia    STEVE DAINES, Montana
  (ex officio)                       TOM RICE, South Carolina
                                     MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma
                                     MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
                                     RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
                                     MARK SANFORD, South Carolina
                                     DAVID W. JOLLY, Florida
                                     BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania
                                       (ex officio)

                         Legislative Activities


       Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013


                PUBLIC LAW 113-79 (H.R. 2642/H.R. 1947)

    To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural 
and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 
fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2642 provides for the reform and continuation of 
agricultural and other programs of the Department of 
Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. H.R. 2642 contains 
provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure. Specifically, provisions 
within the bill impact the jurisdiction of the Subcommittees on 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management; Highways and 
Transit; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Legislative Summary

    H.R. 1947 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on May 13, 2013.
    H.R. 1947 was considered on June 20, 2013, and failed on 
passage by recorded vote of 195 yeas to 234 nays (Roll No. 
286).
    H.R. 2642 was introduced by Congressman Frank D. Lucas (R-
OK) on July 10, 2013. H.R. 2642 contains language similar to 
H.R. 1947.
    H.R. 2642 passed the House by a rollcall vote of 216 yeas 
and 208 nays (Roll No. 353).
    On July 16, 2013, H.R. 2642 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    On July 18, 2013, the Senate struck all after the Enacting 
Clause and substituted the language of S. 954 as amended. 
Subsequently, the Senate passed the measure by unanimous 
consent.
    On October 11, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster wrote 
a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner requesting the appointment 
of conferees from the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On October 17, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on 
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Chairman Jeff 
Denham and Ranking Member Corrine Brown, wrote identical 
letters to House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. 
Lucas and Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate 
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman 
Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Thad Cochran to express 
objection to section 6206 of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642.
    On October 25, 2013, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and 
Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II, and Subcommittee on Coast 
Guard and Maritime Transportation Chairman Duncan Hunter and 
Ranking Member John Garamendi, wrote identical letters to House 
Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank D. Lucas and Ranking 
Member Collin C. Peterson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, 
Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking 
Member Thad Cochran in support of the House-passed 
reauthorization of the Food for Peace Program in H.R. 2642.
    On October 30, 2013, the House and Senate began formal 
conference committee meetings.
    On January 27, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was filed.
    On January 29, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-333 was brought 
before the House for consideration under the provisions of H. 
Res. 465, and was agreed to by a vote of 251-166 (Roll No. 31).
    On January 30, 2014, the conference report was considered 
in the Senate, and a motion for cloture was presented. Cloture 
on the conference report was invoked by the Senate by a vote of 
72-22 (Roll No. 20) on February 3, 2014.
    On February 4, 2014, the Senate agreed to the conference 
report by a vote of 68-32 (Roll No. 21).
    H.R. 2642 was presented to the President on February 4, 
2014, and signed on February 7, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-
79.

           Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-121 (H.R. 3080)

    To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of 
the United States, to provide for the conservation and 
development of water and related resources, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation will authorize water infrastructure 
projects to be carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers 
(Corps) to improve ports, harbors, inland waterways, flood risk 
management, and environment restoration. H.R. 3080 will also 
reform the process by which the Corps conducts project review 
and environmental studies, as well as expand the ability of 
non-federal interests to contribute funds to authorized studies 
and projects.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3080 was introduced by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) 
on September 11, 2013, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on the Budget, 
Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Natural 
Resources.
    On September 19, 2013, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered H.R. 3080 favorably reported to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    On October 21, 2013, H.R. 3080 was reported as amended by 
the Committee (House Report 113-246, Part 1) and placed on the 
Union Calendar (Calendar No. 174).
    On October 23, 2013, H.R. 3080 was considered pursuant to 
the provisions of H. Res. 385, and the bill was passed by a 
vote of 417 yeas and 3 nays (Roll No. 560).
    On October 28, 2013, H.R. 3080 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 224).
    On October 31, 2013, the Senate considered H.R. 3080 by 
unanimous consent. The Senate insisted on its amendment (the 
text of S. 601 as passed by the Senate on May 15, 2013), 
requested a conference and appointed conferees.
    On November 14, 2013, the House disagreed with the Senate 
amendment, and agreed to a conference. On the same day, the 
Speaker appointed conferees. From the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure: Shuster, Duncan of 
Tennessee, LoBiondo, Graves of Missouri, Capito, Miller of 
Michigan, Hunter, Bucshon, Gibbs, Hanna, Webster of Florida, 
Rice of South Carolina, Mullin, Rodney Davis of Illinois, 
Rahall, DeFazio, Brown of Florida, Eddie Bernice Johnson of 
Texas, Bishop of New York, Edwards, Garamendi, Hahn, Nolan, 
Frankel of Florida, and Bustos.
    From the Committee on Natural Resources: Hastings of 
Washington, Bishop of Utah, and Napolitano.
    On November 20, 2013, the House and Senate held a formal 
conference meeting.
    On May 15, 2014, H. Conf. Rept. 113-449 was filed.
    On May 20, 2014, the motion to suspend the rules and agree 
to the conference report was agreed to by a vote of 412-4 (Roll 
No. 220).
    On May 22, 2014, the Senate agreed to the conference report 
by a vote of 91-7 (Roll No. 163).
    H.R. 3080 was presented to the President on June 3, 2014, 
and signed on June 10, 2014, becoming Public Law 113-121.

   To Approve the Transfer of Yellow Creek Port Properties in Iuka, 
                              Mississippi


                     PUBLIC LAW 113-248 (H.R. 3044)

    To approve the transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties in 
Iuka, Mississippi.

Summary

    H.R. 3044 would execute the conveyance of the approximately 
173 acres from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to the State of 
Mississippi. Under a law enacted by the state in 2011, 
Mississippi is authorized to acquire the property if 
environmental assessments determine that the property is clear 
of any contaminants or pollutants. Since the recipient of the 
property is the state of Mississippi, and the property is 
intended to remain for a public purpose, similar to Corps 
conveyances, these types of conveyances are carried out at no 
cost to the recipient. While TVA would incur some 
administrative and other expenses to implement the conveyance, 
the agency is supportive of the legislation. Although some 
spending may occur if the environmental assessments identify a 
need for remedial action, TVA anticipates that any such costs 
would be negligible and could occur under current law. TVA does 
place reversionary interest clauses in transfers and sales to 
ensure that those uses specified by Congress in the TVA Act are 
carried out. TVA retains the right to re-enter and take 
possession of the property if the use conditions are breached.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3044 was introduced on August 2, 2013, by Congressman 
Alan Nunnelee (R-MS).
    On July 16, 2014, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 3044 favorably reported by voice vote.
    On July 24, 2014, H.R. 3044 was reported to the House (H. 
Rep. 113-553) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
413).
    On September 15, 2014, H.R. 3044 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed, by a voice vote.
    On September 16, 2014, H.R. 3044 was received in the 
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works.
    On December 11, 2014, H.R. 3044 passed Senate by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 12, 2014, H.R. 3044 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-248.

        Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2013.


                      PUBLIC LAW 113-273 (S. 1000)

    To require the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities 
in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.

Summary

    A number of federal agencies are involved in restoration 
activities around the Chesapeake Bay, including the EPA, the 
Corps, NOAA, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, 
U.S. Geological Survey, and the Department of Agriculture. The 
federal, as well as state, Chesapeake Bay restoration programs 
lack a single comprehensive reporting system for the funding of 
these activities. S. 1000 brings much needed transparency and 
accountability to ensure that both federal and state 
restoration funds are producing positive results. S. 1000 
requires the submission of a cross-cutting budget representing 
all agencies of jurisdiction, and the appointment of an 
independent evaluator responsible for reviewing restoration 
activities and reporting to Congress.

Legislative History

    On May 21, 2013, S. 1000 was introduced by Senator Mark R. 
Warner (D-VA).
    On December 2, 2014, S. 1000 passed the Senate, with an 
amendment, by unanimous consent. On the same day the bill was 
received by the House and was held at the desk.
    On December 9, 2014, S. 1000 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules.
    On December 10, 2014, S. 1000 passed by a vote of 416-0 
(Roll No. 555).
    On December 12, 2014, S. 1000 was presented to the 
President. On December 18, 2014, the bill was signed becoming 
Public Law 113-273.

                      Northern Route Approval Act


                     PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 3)

    To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve the 
functioning and management of the Public Buildings Service. 
H.R. 3 gives TransCanada congressional approval to construct 
the Keystone XL pipeline.

Summary

    H.R. 3 requires the Secretary of the Army to issue, within 
90 days of the receipt of an application, the permits under 
section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and section 10 of the 
Rivers and Harbors Act which are necessary for construction, 
operation, and maintenance of the pipeline. The bill also 
authorizes the Secretary to waive procedural requirements of 
law or regulation in order to issue these permits, and 
restricts the Administrator of EPA from prohibiting or 
restricting an activity or use of an area that is authorized by 
the permits. The bill deems these permits issued, if the 
Secretary of the Army does not issue such permits within the 
required timeframe. The legislation also deems the final 
environmental impact statement issued by the Secretary of State 
on August 26, 2011, coupled with the Final Evaluation Report 
issued by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in 
January 2013 and approved by the Nebraska governor, to satisfy 
all requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969, and of the National Historic Preservation Act. The bill 
also grants original jurisdiction to the United States Court of 
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to determine 
specified issues (except for review by the Supreme Court on 
writ of certiorari).

Legislative History

    H.R. 3 was introduced by Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) on 
March 15, 2013.
    On May 16, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 3 reported as amended by the yeas and nays: 33-24.
    On May 17, 2013, the Committee report H.R. 3 to the House 
(House Report 113-61, Part III) and placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 40).
    On May 22, 2013, H.R. 3 was considered under a rule (H. 
Res. 228) and the bill was agreed to by vote: 241-175-1 (Roll 
No. 179).
    On June 3, 2013, H.R. 3 was read twice and placed on the 
Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, Calendar No. 
81.

                Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013


                    PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 935)

    To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to 
clarify congressional intent regarding the regulation of the 
use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 935 amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act to prohibit the EPA or state agencies from requiring a 
permit to discharge pesticides that have already been approved 
for sale and use under FIFRA into navigable waters. Pesticide 
discharges in violation of FIFRA and stormwater, manufacturing, 
or industrial effluent discharges regulated under the National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System are exempted from that 
prohibition.

Legislative History

    H.R. 935 was introduced by Congressman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) on 
March 4, 2013, and was referred to the Committees on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on 
Agriculture.
    On October 29, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 935 reported by voice vote.
    On June 2, 2014, H.R. 935 was reported to the House (House 
Report 113-467, Part I) and the bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar, (Calendar No. 346).
    On July 28, 2014, the House considered H.R. 935 under 
suspension of the Rules. The bill failed to pass with the two-
thirds vote required.
    On July 30, 2014, H.R. 935 was considered by the House 
pursuant to a rule (H. Res. 694).
    On July 31, 2014, H.R. 935 passed the House by a vote of 
267-161 (Roll No. 470).
    On August 1, 2014, H.R. 935 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment 
and Public Works.

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5078)

    To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with 
respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The purpose of H.R. 5078 is to uphold the federal-state 
partnership to regulate the Nation's waters by preserving 
existing rights and responsibilities with respect to ``waters 
of the United States'' (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). 
H.R. 5078 restricts the EPA and the Corps current 
administrative efforts to modify federal regulations defining 
the scope of jurisdiction under the CWA (i.e., the proposed 
rule published in the Federal Register entitled ``Definition of 
`Waters of the United States' under the Clean Water Act'' (79 
Fed. Reg. 22188 (April 21, 2014)) and requires the agencies to 
engage in a federalism consultation with their partners in 
implementing the CWA. The bill prohibits the agencies from 
developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, 
administering, or enforcing: (1) the agencies' April 21, 2014 
proposed jurisdiction rule, or using the rule as a basis for 
future administrative actions that would modify the scope of 
the CWA; (2) February 17, 2012 proposed guidance that would 
provide an administration interpretation on the scope of waters 
covered by the CWA; and (3) the agencies' interpretive rule 
that pertains to the current statutory exemption from CWA 
section 404 permitting for certain agricultural conservation 
practices. H.R. 5078 also requires the agencies to: (1) jointly 
consult with relevant state and local officials to formulate 
recommendations for a consensus regulatory proposal, consistent 
with the applicable rulings of the Supreme Court, that would 
identify the scope of waters to be covered under the CWA, and 
those waters to be reserved for the states to determine how to 
regulate; (2) prepare a draft report describing the 
recommendations for a consensus regulatory proposal developed 
as a result of the consultation with relevant state and local 
officials, and publish the draft report in the Federal Register 
for public review and comment; and (3) prepare and submit to 
Congress a final report describing the recommendations for a 
consensus regulatory proposal, based on the consultation with 
relevant state and local officials and the public review of the 
draft report.

Legislative History

    On June 11, 2014, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and 
Environment held a hearing on the potential impacts of proposed 
changes to the CWA jurisdictional rule.
    On July 11, 2014, H.R. 5078 was introduced by Congressman 
Steve Southerland, II (R-FL).
    On July 16, 2014, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 5078 favorably reported by voice vote.
    On July 31, 2014, the Committee reported to the house H.R. 
5078 (H. Rept. 113-568). The bill was placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 422).
    On September 9, 2014, H.R. 5078 was considered by the House 
pursuant to Rule (H. Res. 715) and passed, by a vote of 262-152 
(Roll No. 489).
    On September 10, 2014, H.R. 5078 was received in the Senate 
and read the first time. On September 11, 2014, H.R. 5078 read 
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 559).

  To Reauthorize the National Estuary Programs, and for Other Purposes


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5266)

    To reauthorize the National Estuary Programs, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 5266 amends section 320 of the CWA to allocate a 
portion of eligible NEP program funds for competitive awards to 
states, interstate, and regional water pollution control 
agencies and entities, state coastal zone management agencies, 
interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit private 
agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals. The EPA 
Administrator is to solicit applications for awards, and select 
award recipients that are best able to address urgent and 
challenging issues that threaten the water quality, ecological, 
and economic well-being of coastal areas, including algal 
blooms, hypoxia, invasive exotic species, and flooding. H.R. 
5266 also directs more funds to the individual estuaries in the 
program. The bill achieves this by reducing the amount of 
discretionary funds made available to EPA. The bill 
reauthorizes section 320 of the CWA through 2018, at an amount 
of $27 million a year.

Legislative History

    On July 30, 2014, H.R. 5266 was introduced by Congressman 
Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ).
    On September 17, 2014, the Committee met in open session 
and ordered the H.R. 5266 reported favorably to the House by 
voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014 the Committee reported H.R. 5266, as 
amended, to the House (House Report. No. 113-612). On the same 
day H.R. 5266 was considered under suspension of the Rules and 
passed, by a voice vote.
    On November 13, 2014, H.R. 5266 was received in the Senate.

             Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2014


                   PENDING IN THE SENATE (H.R. 5764)

    To authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 5764 amends the Great Lakes program provisions under 
section 118 of the CWA to formally authorize the Great Lakes 
Restoration Initiative (Initiative) for five years to carry out 
projects and activities for Great Lakes protection and 
restoration. Under the Initiative, the EPA is to collaborate 
with other Federal partners, including the Great Lakes 
Interagency Task Force, to select the best combination of 
programs and projects for Great Lakes protection and 
restoration using appropriate principles and criteria. Included 
in this criteria is whether a program or project provides the 
ability to timely achieve strategic and measurable 
environmental outcomes that implement the Great Lakes Action 
Plan and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, improve 
interagency and inter-organizational coordination and 
collaboration to reduce duplication and streamline efforts, and 
leverage resources with other Federal and non-Federal partners.
    The Initiative is to prioritize programs and projects 
carried out in coordination with non-Federal partners and 
programs and projects that address priority issues and areas 
each fiscal year. The bill authorizes the Initiative for each 
of fiscal years 2015 through 2019, at an amount of $300 million 
a year, which is consistent with recent appropriations for the 
Initiative.

Legislative History

    H.R. 5764 was introduced by Congressman David P. Joyce (R-
OH) on November 20, 2014.
    On December 9, 2014, H.R. 5764 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed, by a voice vote.
    On December 10, 2014, H.R. 5764 was received in the Senate.

          Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act


                    REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 311)

    To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency to change the Spill Prevention, Control, and 
Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms.

Summary

    This legislation reforms the way the EPA implements the 
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect 
to farms. Farms with an aboveground storage capacity greater 
than 10,000 gallons, an aggregate aboveground storage capacity 
of at least 42,000 gallons, or a history that includes a spill 
must be certified as being in compliance by either a 
professional engineer with the farm or by the owner or operator 
of the farm. It also directs the EPA to exempt any farm with an 
aggregate aboveground storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or 
less and no history of spills from the certification 
requirement.

Legislative History

    H.R. 311 was introduced by Congressman Eric A. ``Rick'' 
Crawford (R-AR) on January 1, 2013.
    On October 29, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 311 reported by voice vote.
    On March 6, 2014, H.R. 311 was reported to the House (House 
Report 113-375) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
279).
    On March 11, 2014, H.R. 311 was considered under suspension 
of the Rules and the bill passed by voice vote.
    March 12, 2014, H.R. 311 was received in the Senate, read 
twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and 
Public Works.

            Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act of 2013


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 2026)

  ENACTED INTO LAW AS PART OF THE AGRICULTURE ACT OF 2014 (PUBLIC LAW 
                                113-79)

    To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt 
certain silvicultural activities from national pollutant 
discharge elimination system permitting requirements, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 2026 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to 
prohibit the EPA from requiring a permit for stormwater 
discharge resulting from certain silvicultural activities. It 
does not, however, exempt the discharge of dredged fill 
material into navigable waters from the existing permitting 
process.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2026 was introduced by Congresswoman Jaime Herrera 
Beutler (R-WA) on May 16, 2013.
    On October 29, 2013, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered H.R. 2026 reported by voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014, H.R. 2026 was reported to the House 
to the House (H. Rept. 113-607) and placed on the Union 
Calendar (Calendar No. 452).
    H.R. 2026 was inserted into the Agricultural Act of 2014, 
H.R. 2642.
    On January 29, 2014, the Agricultural Act of 2014 was 
considered and passed by the yeas and nays vote of 251-166 
(Roll No. 31).
    On February 4, 2014, the Senate agreed upon the 
Agricultural Act of 2014 by a vote of 68-32 (Roll No. 21).
    On February 7, 2014, the President signed the Agriculture 
Act of 2014 becoming Public Law 113-79.

 To Redesignate the Lock and Dam Located in Modoc, Illinois, Commonly 
 Known as the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam, as the ``Jerry F. Costello Lock 
                   and Dam,'' and for Other Purposes


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 3678)

ENACTED INTO LAW AS PART OF WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 
                         OF 2014 (P.L. 113-121)

    To redesignate the lock and dam located in Modoc, Illinois, 
commonly known as the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam, as the ``Jerry F. 
Costello Lock and Dam'', and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 3678 re-designates the lock and dam located in Modoc, 
Illinois, commonly known as the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam, as the 
``Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam'', and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3678 was introduced by Congressman William L. Enyart 
(D-IL) on December 9, 2013.
    On March 13, 2014, the Committee met in open session to 
consider H.R. 3678, and ordered the bill reported favorably to 
the House by voice vote.
    On November 12, 2014, H.R. 3678 was reported to the House 
(House Report 113-608).
    H.R. 3678 was incorporated into the final text of H.R. 
3080. On May 5, 2014, the conference report on H.R. 3080 was 
filed (House Report 113-449).
    On May 20, 2014, the House agreed to the conference report 
by a vote of 412-4 (Roll No. 220).
    On May 22, 2014, the conference report was agreed to in the 
Senate by a vote of 91-7 (Roll No. 163).
    H.R. 3080 was presented to the President on June 3, 2013, 
and the President signed the bill into law on June 10, 2013 
becoming Public Law 113-121.

 To Amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to Clarify That the 
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the 
   Authority to Disapprove a Permit after it has been Issued by the 
          Secretary of the Army under Section 404 of Such Act


                    REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 524)

    To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act toprovide 
that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 
does not have the authority to disapprove a permit after it has 
been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of 
such Act.

Summary

    H.R. 524 amends section 404(c) of the CWA to provide that 
the EPA does not have the authority to disapprove and revoke a 
permit under CWA section 404 once the Corps has issued the 
permit. H.R. 524 authorizes the EPA to restrict or deny the use 
of a particular disposal site only until such time as the Corps 
has issued a permit for such site.

Legislative History

    H.R. 524 was introduced by Congressman David B. McKinley 
(R-WV) on February 6, 2013.
    On April 9, 2014, the Committee met in open markup session 
to consider H.R. 524, and ordered the bill reported favorably 
to the House by a vote of 34-19.
    On June 20, 2014, H.R. 524 was reported to the House (House 
Report 113-485) and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 
361).
    On June 20, 2014, H.R. 524 was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 361).

                    Regulatory Certainty Act of 2014


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 4854)

    To amend section 404(c) of the CWA to provide that the EPA 
does not have the authority to disapprove or revoke a permit 
under CWA section 404 before the Corps has completed its review 
of a 404 permit application or after the Corps has issued the 
permit.

Summary

    H.R. 4854 amends section 404(c) of the CWA to provide that 
the EPA does not have the authority to disapprove or revoke a 
permit under CWA section 404 before the Corps has completed its 
review of a 404 permit application or after the Corps has 
issued the permit. H.R. 4854 defines the exact period of time 
the EPA is allowed to restrict or deny the use of a particular 
disposal site until the Corps has issued a permit for such 
site.

Legislative History

    On June 12, 2014, H.R. 4854 was introduced by Congressman 
Bob Gibbs (R--OH).
    On July 16, 2014, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House by a recorded 
vote of 33-22.
    On November 12, 2014 the Committee reported H.R. 4854 (H. 
Rept. 113-609) and was placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar 
No. 453).

                    Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2014


                   REPORTED BY COMMITTEE (H.R. 5077)

    To amend the Clean Water Act to preserve the authority of 
each state to make determinations relating to the state's water 
quality management program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 5077 amends the CWA to preserve the authority of each 
state to make determinations relating to the state's water 
quality management program, and restrict the EPA's ability to 
delay a state's permitting and water quality standards 
decisions. H.R. 5077 prohibits the EPA from relying on guidance 
to make a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 
(NPDES) permitting determination, and requires that all 
applications for an NPDES permit be acted upon by the 
permitting authority within 270 days after receipt of the 
application for the new permit. Requires the environmental 
review process under the National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) to begin within 90 days of a complete 404 permit 
application, limits the duration of the environmental review 
process, and sets deadlines for approval or denial of a permit 
application. Allows a state to assume and administer parts of 
the 404 permit program. H.R. 5077 requires the EPA, before 
taking a covered regulatory action under the CWA, to perform an 
analysis of the impact of the action on jobs and economic 
activity. Gives states the final authority in determining 
states' lists identifying impaired waters and total maximum 
daily loadings (TMDLs) for those waters within their 
boundaries, by restricting the EPA's ability to reject state 
impaired waters lists and TMDL calculations for those waters 
and impose the agency's own lists and TMDLs. Limits the ability 
of the EPA and the Corps to revise the current regulatory 
definition of ``fill material'' under the CWA by codifying the 
current EPA and Corps regulatory definition into the law.

Legislative History

    On July 11, 2014, H.R. 5077 was introduced by Congresswoman 
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
    On July 16, 2014, the Committee met in open session and 
ordered the bill reported favorably to the House by a recorded 
vote of 28-24.
    On September 18, 2014, the Committee reported H.R. 5077, as 
amended (House Report 113-604) and placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 449).

                          Oversight Activities


                        Hearings and Roundtables


        ROUNDTABLE: PORTS: JOBS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TRADE

    On March 6, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion to obtain background information in preparation for 
the Committee's development of H.R. 3080. Key issues included 
streamlining the feasibility process, the use of the Harbor 
Maintenance Trust Fund, and how projects are prioritized. 
Participants included the American Association of Port 
Authorities, Maersk, Inc., the Port of Tampa, and the Port of 
Skagit.

ROUNDTABLE: WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT: MAXIMIZING SYSTEMWIDE BENEFITS

    On April 10, 2013, the Subcommittee held a roundtable 
discussion to continue preparation for the Committee's 
development of H.R. 3080. The roundtable focused on 
environmental streamlining, the use of the Inland Waterways 
Trust Fund, as well as how the Corps prioritizes projects to be 
improved. Participants included the Waterways Council, Inc., 
National Waterways Conference, Inc., American Shore and Beach 
Preservation Association, National Association of Flood and 
Stormwater Management Agencies, The Nature Conservancy, and 
International Union of Operating Engineers.

       THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT

    On April 16, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled 
``The Foundations for a New Water Resources Development Act.'' 
The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the current projects 
and programs of the Corps and the priorities for H.R. 3080. 
Also discussed was the collection of the Harbor Maintenance 
Trust Fund and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the American Shore and 
Beach Preservation Association, the National Association of 
Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies, the Waterways 
Council, Inc., the American Association of Port Authorities, 
Stony Brook University, and the National Waterways Conference, 
Inc.

THE PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET: ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES FOR 
                    THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

    On April 24, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 
Corps' budget request for fiscal year 2014 to provide Members 
with an opportunity to review the Corps' budgetary priorities. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from the Assistant 
Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and the Chief of Engineers 
of the Army Corps of Engineers.

THE PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET: ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES FOR 
                  THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

    On May 22, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 
EPA's budget request for fiscal year 2014 to provide Members 
with an opportunity to review the Agency's budgetary priorities 
with regard to the CWA. The Subcommittee heard testimony from 
the Acting Assistant Administrator of EPA's Office of Water, 
and from the Acting Assistant Administrator of the EPA's Office 
of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.

 A REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHIEF'S REPORTS

    On June 5, 2013, the Subcommittee held a hearing to review 
the 25 pending Army Corps of Engineers Chief's Reports that 
have been submitted to Congress since the passage of the last 
Water Resources Development Act in 2007. Members also reviewed 
the process the Corps undertakes when developing its projects. 
The following representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers 
testified before the Subcommittee: the Deputy Commanding 
General for Civil and Emergency Operations and the Chief of the 
Planning and Policy Division.

 THE ROLE OF WATER QUALITY TRADING IN ACHIEVING CLEAN WATER OBJECTIVES

    On March 25, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Role of Water Quality Trading in Achieving Clean Water 
Objectives.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive 
testimony from several public and private sector stakeholders 
on the potential use of water quality trading as an innovative, 
market-based mechanism to cost-effectively achieve local water 
quality improvements. The Subcommittee heard testimony on 
behalf of the Ohio River Basin Trading Project, the Association 
of Clean Water Administrators, the National Association of 
Clean Water Agencies, Ohio State University, the American Farm 
Bureau Federation, the National Water Quality Trading Alliance, 
and the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

THE PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET: ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES FOR 
                    THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

    On April 2, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The President's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: Administration 
Priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.'' The purpose 
of the hearing was to provide Members with an opportunity to 
review the fiscal year 2015 budget request for the Corps, as 
well as administration priorities for consideration in the 
Subcommittee's legislative and oversight agenda for the second 
session of the 113th Congress. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil 
Works), and the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of 
Engineers.

   A REVIEW OF RECENT UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHIEF'S 
             REPORTS AND POST-AUTHORIZATION CHANGE REPORTS

    On April 29, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``A Review of Recent United States Army Corps of Engineers 
Chief's Reports and Post-Authorization Change Reports.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to provide Members with an 
opportunity to review the 11 Chief's Reports and eight Post-
Authorization Change Reports submitted to Congress since the 
last Subcommittee hearing on Chief's Reports on June 5, 2013, 
and the process the Corps undertakes when developing its 
projects and activities that benefit the Nation. 
Representatives of the Corps testified before the Subcommittee: 
the Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency 
Operations and the Chief of the Planning and Policy Division.

     POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT 
                           JURISDICTION RULE

    On June 11, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes to the Clean Water Act 
Jurisdiction Rule.'' The purpose of the hearing was to receive 
testimony from EPA, the Corps, and several stakeholder 
representatives on a joint EPA and Corps proposed rulemaking to 
redefine the regulatory term ``waters of the United States'' 
under the CWA. The Subcommittee heard testimony from the Deputy 
Administrator of the EPA and the Assistant Secretary of the 
Army (Civil Works), as well as representatives on behalf of the 
Western Governors' Association, the Western States Water 
Council, the National Water Resources Association, the National 
Association of Counties, the National Association of Flood and 
Stormwater Management Agencies, the American Farm Bureau 
Federation, the National Association of Home Builders, and the 
American Sustainable Business Council.

 EPA'S EXPANDED INTERPRETATION OF ITS PERMIT VETO AUTHORITY UNDER THE 
                            CLEAN WATER ACT

    On July 15, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``EPA's Expanded Interpretation of its Permit Veto Authority 
under the Clean Water Act'' and received testimony from the 
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Mining Association, the 
American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the 
Associated General Contractors of America, George Mason 
University School of Law, and Vermont Law School.

INTEGRATED PLANNING AND PERMITTING FRAMEWORK: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EPA TO 
PROVIDE COMMUNITIES WITH FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE SMART INVESTMENTS IN WATER 
                                QUALITY

    On July 24, 2014, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Integrated Planning and Permitting Framework: An Opportunity 
for EPA to Provide Communities with Flexibility to Make Smart 
Investments in Water Quality.'' The purpose of the hearing was 
to receive testimony from a city mayor, a county commissioner, 
a city director of environmental services, and an interstate 
water pollution control commission executive director on the 
status of the EPA's integrated planning and permitting 
initiative and legislative efforts being made to supplement the 
program. The Subcommittee heard testimony on behalf of the U.S. 
Conference of Mayors, the ``Perfect Storm'' Communities 
Coalition, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, 
and the Association of Clean Water Administrators.

                           Oversight Letters


              INLAND WATERWAYS USERS BOARD CHARTER RENEWAL

    On April 2, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs wrote a 
letter to the Secretary of Defense regarding the charter of the 
Inland Waterways Users Board. The Users Board had been created 
by Congress in the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to 
advise the Corps and Congress on the implementation of water 
infrastructure projects. Chairman Gibbs requested that the 
Secretary renew the charter of the Inland Waterways Users 
Board, last filed on March 16, 2011, and to appoint the 
required 11 members of the Users Board, as all existing 
appointments had expired.

MOHAWK VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH ENTERPRISE PERMIT APPLICATION

    On April 12, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs wrote a 
letter to the Buffalo District of the Corps regarding the 
Mohawk Valley Economic Development Growth Enterprise (MVEDGE) 
application for a permit under section 404 of the CWA. 
Following up on a meeting held by Subcommittee staff Chairman 
Gibbs requested that the Corps provide the Subcommittee with 
any information that will assist staff in understanding 
MVEDGE's permit application and in the decision-making 
associated with that permitting process. Specifically, Chairman 
Gibbs requested the complete administration record for the 
MVEDGE project, including the complete administrative records, 
communications, and appeal records of the Buffalo District, the 
Corps Great Lakes and Ohio River Division and Corps 
Headquarters, as well as relevant Corps communication with the 
EPA.

     FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AFTER 
                          SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING

    On June 21, 2013, Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs wrote a 
letter to the EPA to pose additional questions for the record 
related to testimony delivered at the Subcommittee's May 22, 
2013, hearing titled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: 
Administrative Priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency.'' The follow-up questions focus on proposals by the EPA 
and the Corps to change the joint regulatory definition of fill 
material with regards to discharge permitting.

                      WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

    When EPA and the Corps announced that the agencies were 
``withdrawing'' their draft CWA Jurisdiction guidance 
previously sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
and were, instead, going to concentrate on proposing a rule to 
redefine the term ``waters of the United States'' under the 
CWA, Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs sent a letter on October 
3, 2013, asking for information to fully understand the intent 
of the agencies in ``withdrawing'' the guidance. On March 5, 
2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster followed up with a letter 
expressing the concern with the recent push to expand federal 
jurisdiction over waters and wet areas in the United States.

                    WATER SUPPLY ACT IMPLEMENTATION

    The Corps has the responsibility to implement provisions of 
the 1958 Water Supply Act. Since passage of the Act in 1958, 
circumstances have changed related to water supply needs. 
Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Nick J. 
Rahall, II sent a letter to GAO on June 12, 2014, requesting 
information on how the Corps determines and calculates pricing 
of water storage. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 
2015.

                         DAM SAFETY ACTIVITIES

    The Corps is the world's largest public engineering, 
design, and construction management agency. Under its Civil 
Works program, at the direction of Congress, the Corps is 
responsible for investigating, developing, and maintaining the 
Nation's water resources; and carrying out a wide array of 
projects that provide navigation and flood control benefits 
across the country. Previous Water Resources Development Acts 
have established cost-sharing laws relating to Corps programs 
and activities, including dam safety projects. One June 12, 
2014, Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Nick 
J. Rahall, II requested GAO review of dam safety/cost-sharing 
issues. The GAO is expected to issue its report in 2015.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``The Foundations for a New Water 
Resources Development Act'' (April 16, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-10
    Hearing entitled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: 
Administration Priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers'' (April 24, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-12
    Hearing entitled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: 
Administration Priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency'' (May 22, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-19
    Hearing entitled ``A Review of the United States Army Corps 
of Engineers Chief's Reports'' (June 5, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-22
    Hearing entitled ``The Role of Water Quality Trading in 
Achieving Clean Water Objectives'' (March 25, 2014) Committee 
Serial Number 113-60
    Hearing entitled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget: 
Administration Priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers'' (April 2, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-62
    Hearing entitled ``A Review of Recent United States Army 
Corps of Engineers Chief's Reports and Post-Authorization 
Change Reports'' (April 29, 2014) Committee Serial Number 113-
68
    Hearing entitled ``Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes to 
the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule'' (June 11, 2014) 
Committee Serial Number 113-73
    Hearing Entitled ``EPA's Expanded Interpretation of its 
Permit Veto Authority Under the Clean Water Act'' (July 15, 
2014) Committee Serial Number 113-76
    Hearing entitled ``Integrated Planning and Permitting 
Framework: An Opportunity for EPA to Provide Communities with 
Flexibility to Make Smart Investments in Water Quality'' (July 
24, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-79

              PANEL ON 21ST CENTURY FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


                      (April 24-October 23, 2013)


 JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee, 
             Chairman
JERROLD NADLER, New York, Ranking 
              Member

CORRINE BROWN, Florida               GARY G. MILLER, California
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois            ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, 
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey              Arkansas
JANICE HAHN, California              RICHARD L. HANNA, New York
                                     DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
                                     MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Oklahoma

                         Legislative Activities


  Improving the Nation's Freight Transportation System: Findings and 
  Recommendations on the Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation

    On October 29, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation released its report on the current state of 
freight transportation in the United States and a set of 
recommendations for freight improvements to directly benefit 
and strengthen the Nation's economy. The Panel was established 
by Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Nick J. 
Rahall, II on April 24, 2013, and was led by Panel Chairman 
John J. Duncan, Jr., and Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler. 
Examining specific freight transportation issues, the Panel 
held six public hearings, three roundtable discussions, and 
conducted four site visits to freight facilities in regions 
across the Nation. The bipartisan Panel made specific and 
substantive recommendations for Congress to consider, including 
the following:
           Recommending the establishment of a 
        comprehensive national freight transportation policy 
        and the designation of a national, multimodal freight 
        network;
           Ensuring robust public investment in all 
        modes of transportation on which freight movement 
        relies;
           Incentivizing the private sector to invest 
        as well;
           Promoting the development and delivery of 
        projects and activities that improve and facilitate the 
        efficient movement of goods;
           Authorizing dedicated, sustainable funding 
        for multimodal freight projects;
           Requiring the Secretary of Transportation to 
        identify and recommend sustainable sources of revenue 
        across all modes of transportation that would provide 
        the necessary investment in the Nation's multimodal 
        freight network and align contributions with use of, 
        and expected benefit of increased investment in, such 
        network;
           Reviewing and working through the Committee 
        on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee 
        on Ways and Means, the Secretary's freight funding and 
        revenue recommendations and developing specific funding 
        and revenue options for freight transportation projects 
        prior to Congress' consideration of the surface 
        transportation reauthorization bill in 2014.

                          Oversight Activities


                  Hearings, Meetings, and Roundtables


      OVERVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

    On April 24, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing entitled ``Overview of the United 
States Freight Transportation System.'' The purpose of this 
hearing was to gain a general overview of the current operation 
of the freight network, what challenges impact its performance, 
and what can be done to improve the efficiency and safety of 
freight transportation. The Panel received testimony from FedEx 
Corporation, Norfolk Southern Corporation, the South Carolina 
Ports Authority, Werner Enterprises, and the Transportation 
Trades Department of the AFL-CIO.

      ROUNDTABLE: COORDINATING FEDERAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE FREIGHT 
                             TRANSPORTATION

    On May 15, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation hosted a roundtable with a discussion focused on 
federal efforts to improve freight transportation. The Panel 
heard from participants from DOT and the Corps.

                     SITE VISIT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    From May 28-31, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation traveled to southern California to gain a better 
understanding of freight movement in the region and to hear 
from local stakeholders. Sites visited included the Los Angeles 
International Airport, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of 
Long Beach, and the Alameda Corridor.

   ROUNDTABLE: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF AMERICA'S LARGEST PORT 
                               FACILITIES

    On May 29, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a roundtable discussion in San Pedro, 
California, on ``Navigating the Complexities of America's 
Largest Port Facilities.'' The purpose of this discussion was 
to hear from stakeholders in southern California freight and 
port facilities. Participants included the Port of Long Beach, 
the Port of Los Angeles, Pasha Stevedoring and Terminals, APM 
Terminals, Total Transportation Services, Inc., Metropolitan 
Transportation Authority, Crowley, and International Longshore 
and Warehouse Union.

 HOW SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES IMPACT THE 
                                 NATION

    On May 30, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing at the historic Santa Fe Depot in 
San Bernardino, California, to learn how the freight challenges 
of southern California impact the Nation. During this hearing, 
the Panel received updates on the current operation of the 
freight network in southern California, the unique challenges 
that impact its performance, and how these issues resonate 
throughout the country and impact the freight system as a 
whole. The Panel received testimony from the California 
Department of Transportation, the Southern California 
Association of Governments, Mobility 21, Union Pacific, Fox 
Transportation, and the Alameda Corridor-East Construction 
Authority.

                       SITE VISIT: MEMPHIS REGION

    From June 20-21, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation traveled to the Memphis region for a series of 
site visits, meetings, and a working lunch discussion. Sites 
visited included FedEx facilities and the Port of Memphis.

  HOW LOGISTICS FACILITATE AN EFFICIENT FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

    On June 26, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing on ``How Logistics Facilitate an 
Efficient Freight Transportation System'' to learn how the 
logistics industry impacts the freight network of the United 
States. During the hearing, the Panel received testimony 
concerning the correlation between logistics and a productive, 
efficient, and safe National freight system and suggestions to 
strengthen this relationship. The Panel heard testimony from 
the United Parcel Service, Wal-Mart Corporation, C.H. Robinson, 
International Development Systems, Falcon Global Edge, and the 
Association of American Railroads.

    ROUNDTABLE: EFFECTIVELY COORDINATING FREIGHT PLANNING ACTIVITIES

    On July 17, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation hosted a roundtable on ``Effectively 
Coordinating Freight Planning Activities.'' The purpose of this 
roundtable policy discussion was to hear from planning 
officials at the federal, state, regional, and local levels on 
effective coordination of freight activity. Participants 
included DOT, the Florida Department of Transportation, the 
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, the North Central 
Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, and 
the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

                    SITE VISIT: NEW YORK CITY REGION

    From July 25-27, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation traveled to the New York City region to gain a 
better understanding of freight movement in the region and to 
hear from local stakeholders. Sites visited included Norfolk 
Southern facilities at Oak Island Rail Yard, the Port of 
Newark, the Greenville Yard in Jersey City, New Jersey, the New 
York and Atlantic Railway facility in Brooklyn, the World Trade 
Center, and the Port-Authority Trans-Hudson transit terminal at 
the World Transit Center.

 HOW FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES IN URBAN AREAS IMPACT THE NATION

    On July 26, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing at the Alexander Hamilton Custom 
House in New York, New York, to explore the ways in which urban 
freight challenges impact the Nation. During this hearing, the 
Panel received testimony concerning the operation of the 
freight network in urban areas, the unique challenges that 
impact performance in these areas, and how these issues impact 
the rest of the Nation's freight system. The Panel heard 
testimony from representatives of the Port Authority of New 
York and New Jersey, the Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Evans 
Network, and CSX Transportation.

                     SITE VISIT: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

    From August 22-23, 2013, staff for the Panel on 21st 
Century Freight Transportation traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, 
to gain a better understanding of the operations at the Port of 
Virginia and at the Norfolk Southern Coal Pier 6. Sites visited 
included the Norfolk International Terminal, the APM Terminal, 
the Craney Island facility, and Norfolk Southern Coal Pier 6.

         PERSPECTIVES FROM USERS OF THE NATION'S FREIGHT SYSTEM

    On October 1, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing to explore how the agriculture 
and manufacturing industries rely on the Nation's freight 
transportation system to remain competitive. The Panel received 
testimony on the specific freight transportation needs of these 
industries and the impact that the level of performance of the 
freight system has on the ability of these industries to remain 
competitive. The Panel received testimony from representatives 
of International Paper, DuPont, Nucor Steel Berkeley, and 
Riceland Foods, Inc.

                  FUNDING THE NATION'S FREIGHT SYSTEM

    On October 10, 2013, the Panel on 21st Century Freight 
Transportation held a hearing to receive testimony related to 
the ways in which freight projects can be funded. At this 
hearing, the Panel learned of various proposals on ways to 
raise new revenue and use existing revenue more wisely in the 
funding of freight infrastructure projects across the Nation. 
The Panel received testimony from the Virginia Department of 
Transportation, the Maryland Department of Transportation, the 
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Covington and 
Burling, LLP, and Mercator Advisors.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Overview of the United States Freight 
Transportation System.'' (April 24, 2013) Committee Serial 
Number 113-13
    Field hearing entitled ``How Southern California Freight 
Transportation Challenges Impact the Nation.'' (May 30, 2013) 
Committee Serial Number 113-21
    Hearing entitled ``How Logistics Facilitate an Efficient 
Freight Transportation System.'' (June 26, 2013) Committee 
Serial Number 113-27
    Field hearing entitled ``How Freight Transportation 
Challenges in Urban Areas Impact the Nation.'' (July 26, 2013) 
Committee Serial Number 113-32
    Hearing entitled ``Perspectives from Users of the Nation's 
Freight System.'' (October 1, 2013) Committee Serial Number 
113-36
    Hearing entitled ``Funding the Nation's Freight System.'' 
(October 10, 2013) Committee Serial Number 113-38

              SPECIAL PANEL ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS


                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


                             113TH CONGRESS


 JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee, 
             Chairman
MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts, 
          Ranking Member

PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon             CANDICE S. MILLER, Michigan
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,               LOU BARLETTA, Pennsylvania
  District of Columbia               TOM RICE, South Carolina
RICK LARSEN, Washington              MARK MEADOWS, North Carolina
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York       SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania

                         Legislative Activities


  Public-Private Partnerships: Balancing the Needs of the Public and 
         Private Sectors to Finance the Nation's Infrastructure


  FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPECIAL PANEL ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE 
                              PARTNERSHIPS

    Chairman Bill Shuster and Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, 
II, established the Panel on Public-Private Partnerships on 
February 11, 2014. The Panel was constituted under Rule XVIII 
of the Rules of the Committee to examine issues regarding 
public-private partnerships (P3s) across all aspects of the 
Committee's jurisdiction including but not limited to all modes 
of transportation, economic development, public buildings, 
water, and maritime infrastructure and equipment, and make 
recommendations for how to balance the needs of the public and 
private sectors when considering, developing, and implementing 
P3 projects to finance the Nation's infrastructure.
    The Panel was led by Chairman John J. Duncan, Jr., and 
Ranking Member Michael E. Capuano. Also appointed to the Panel 
were Congresswoman Candice S. Miller, Congressman Peter A. 
DeFazio, Congressman Lou Barletta, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes 
Norton, Congressman Tom Rice, Congressman Rick Larsen, 
Congressman Mark Meadows, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, and 
Congressman Scott Perry.
    The Panel recommended a series of actions to balance the 
needs of public and private sectors when considering, 
developing, and implementing P3s to finance important 
infrastructure projects across the United States. The Panel 
identified the need for increased accountability in the highway 
and transit procurement process generally, including P3s. The 
Panel suggested several ways to improve the traditional design-
bid-build procurement process and better structure P3 processes 
and agreements to maximize benefits to both public and private 
sector participants and to improve the capacity of the public 
sector to negotiate good agreements that result in benefits to 
the public. The Panel also recommended several changes to 
federal programs to ensure fair consideration of P3 projects, 
where appropriate, and that the federal oversight processes 
take the realities of P3 procurements into account. The Panel 
recommended several ways to expand the use of analytical best 
practices, provide enhanced transparency, and ensure that the 
parties are held accountable. The Panel also recommended ways 
to ensure that there is an accurate accounting of the costs and 
benefits of an agreement and the total federal investment.

                          Oversight Activities


        ROUNDTABLE: CASE STUDIES IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    On February 11, 2014, the Panel on Public-Private 
Partnerships hosted a roundtable on ``Case Studies in Public-
Private Partnerships.'' The purpose of this roundtable policy 
discussion was to hear how public-private partnerships have 
been used in highway, transit, and other projects, in the 
United States and abroad. Participants included representatives 
from TransUrban Corporation, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and a state 
legislator from Indiana.

OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT PROJECTS

    On March 5, 2014, the Panel held a hearing entitled 
``Overview of Public-Private Partnerships in Highway and 
Transit Projects.'' The purpose of this hearing was to gain a 
general overview of how public-private partnerships have been 
used to advance projects of national and regional significance, 
lessons learned from those projects and the potential for more 
use of partnerships in the future. The Panel received testimony 
from the Texas Department of Transportation, Regional 
Transportation District of Denver, Fluor on behalf of the 
Associated General Contractors of America, and the 
Congressional Budget Office.

 ROUNDTABLE: OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR WATER SUPPLY 
                             AND TREATMENT

    On March 25, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on 
``Overview of Public-Private Partnerships for Water Supply and 
Treatment.'' The purpose of this roundtable policy discussion 
was to hear about the state of municipal water system 
infrastructure investment, including two recent public-private 
partnerships entered into by communities to improve their 
systems. Participants included the mayor of Rialto, California, 
Pannone Lopes Deveraux and West, United Water, National Council 
for Public-Private Partnerships, and Food and Water Watch.

     THE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    On April 8, 2014, the Panel held a hearing entitled ``The 
International Experience with Public-Private Partnerships.'' 
The purpose of this hearing was to understand how P3s are used 
internationally to develop and maintain infrastructure, and the 
government procedures in place to enter into well-structured 
agreements. The Panel received testimony from the Congressman 
John K. Delaney (D-MD), Partnerships British Columbia, 
Infrastructure Ontario, Fitch Ratings, and a professor from the 
University of Toronto.

   ROUNDTABLE: THE STATE EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    On April 30, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on ``The 
State Experience with Public-Private Partnerships.'' The 
purpose of this roundtable policy discussion was to hear from a 
selection of state departments of transportation that have 
completed P3s or were embarking on their first P3 projects. 
Participants included the Virginia Office of Transportation 
Public-Private Partnerships, the Maryland Department of 
Transportation, the Florida Department of Transportation, and 
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

          ROUNDTABLE: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN AVIATION

    On May 20, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on ``Public-
Private Partnerships in Aviation.'' The purpose of this 
roundtable policy discussion was to hear about the use of P3s 
for airport infrastructure, including the role of the Federal 
Aviation Administration's P3 pilot program. Participants 
included HighStar Capital, Southwest Airlines, Macquaire 
Capital, and Propeller Investments.

    ROUNDTABLE: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DELIVERING PUBLIC BUILDINGS

    On June 10, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on 
``Innovative Approaches to Delivering Public Buildings.'' The 
purpose of this roundtable policy discussion was to hear about 
the challenges facing the federal real estate portfolio; the 
use of P3s for local community public buildings; and challenges 
related to scoring rules for federal building leasing. 
Participants included a lawyer from Ballard Spahr, AECOM 
Capital, a lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright, and In the Public 
Interest.

                     SITE VISIT--NEW YORK, NEW YORK

    On June 15-16, 2014, Members and staff of the Panel 
traveled to New York, New York, to meet with the financial 
community and to tour LaGuardia Airport, which is planning a P3 
procurement to build a new terminal.

 ROUNDTABLE: WAYS THE FINANCIAL COMMUNITY CAN INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE 
                  BY USING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    On June 16, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on ``Ways 
the Financial Community can invest in Infrastructure by Using 
Public-Private Partnerships.'' The purpose of this roundtable 
policy discussion was to hear what the financial community 
looks for when deciding whether to invest in infrastructure 
P3s. Participants included JP Morgan, Macquaire Infrastructure 
Partners, IFM Investors, and a professor from Columbia 
University.

  ROUNDTABLE: PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR AMERICA'S WATERWAYS AND 
                                 PORTS

    On July 10, 2014, the Panel hosted a roundtable on 
``Public-Private Partnerships for America's Waterways and 
Ports.'' The purpose of this roundtable policy discussion was 
to hear the challenges facing the Nation's inland waterway and 
port system, and the potential for P3s to alleviate some of the 
infrastructure backlog. Participants included the Army Corps of 
Engineers; the National Association of Waterfront Employers; 
Waterways Council, Incorporated; and the Port of Coos Bay, 
Oregon.

                             Hearings Held

    Hearing entitled ``Overview of Public-Private Partnerships 
in Highway and Transit Projects'' (March 5, 2014) Committee 
Serial Number 113-57
    Hearing entitled ``The International Experience with 
Public-Private Partnerships'' (April 8, 2014) Committee Serial 
Number 113-65

 OVERSIGHT PLAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 
                             113TH CONGRESS

    In accordance with Rule X of the House of Representatives, 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is 
responsible for determining whether laws and programs within 
its jurisdiction are being implemented according to 
congressional intent and whether they should be continued, 
curtailed, or eliminated. In the 113th Congress, the Committee 
will review the activities of government agencies and entities 
within its jurisdiction and the public and private interests 
they affect or regulate. As appropriate, the Committee will 
investigate ways to improve the overall performance and 
operation of the agencies and entities it oversees, promote 
reform and cost savings, and eliminate fraud, wasteful 
spending, abuse and mismanagement where possible.
    The oversight and investigation functions are vested at the 
Full Committee level. Oversight and investigation activities 
will be coordinated between the Full Committee and the 
Subcommittees. This structure will facilitate oversight of 
issues that cut across the jurisdiction of several 
Subcommittees. The Committee will continue to exercise its 
oversight duties through its own staff as well as through work 
performed at the Committee's request by the GAO and the various 
Inspectors General within their respective agencies and 
departments. Oversight activities will include hearings, 
briefings, correspondence, reports, media releases, and public 
statements.
    The GAO provides Congress a biennial update on its High 
Risk Program, which identifies federal programs and operations 
that it considers to be at high risk for waste, fraud, abuse, 
or mismanagement, or in need of broad reform. Consistent with 
the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee will 
hold hearings on the programs within the Committee's 
jurisdiction on GAO's ``high-risk'' list. The rules also 
require the Committee to hold at least one hearing every 120 
days on ``waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government 
programs which that committee may authorize.'' These hearings 
will focus on ``the most egregious instances of waste, fraud, 
abuse, or mismanagement,'' as documented by any report that the 
Committee has received from an Inspector General or GAO. 
Finally, the Committee will hold hearings if any agency has 
received disclaimers on its agency financial statements.
    The Committee has identified several particular areas for 
oversight and investigation in the 113th Congress. These areas 
are organized by Subcommittee and discussed below:

                        Subcommittee on Aviation

    1. Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act 
of 2012. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) 
was signed into law on February 14, 2012. The FMRA authorizes 
funding for and reforms and revises the safety programs, air 
traffic control modernization (NextGen) efforts, and operations 
of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through fiscal 
year 2015. This law also contains over 100 deadlines for 
federal government action, including: rulemakings, program 
implementations, plans, studies and task force actions. The 
Subcommittee will closely oversee the FAA's efforts to 
implement the mandates contained in the FMRA.
    2. Safety Programs. The Subcommittee has held numerous 
safety hearings and will continue its oversight in the new 
Congress. Maintaining a safe and efficient aviation system is 
critical to the aviation industry, passengers, the U.S. 
economy, job creation, and U.S. competitiveness in the global 
marketplace. Issues to be addressed include: regional airline 
safety, general aviation safety, the safe integration of 
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), pilot and controller training, 
ways to reduce operational errors, the FAA's enforcement and 
certification activities, and the FAA's volunteer reporting and 
data sharing and assessment programs.
    3. Evaluation of FAA's NextGen Air Traffic Control 
Modernization. Since the early 1980's, the FAA has been trying 
to modernize the air traffic control system, a program referred 
to as ``NextGen.'' NextGen is essential if the United States is 
to remain competitive and a leader in aviation in the global 
marketplace. The modernization program is now moving beyond the 
research and development phase and into the implementation 
phase. The FAA and industry must work together to reap the many 
benefits of a modern, satellite-based system. Benefits of this 
project include: greater system efficiency; reduced noise 
exposure; reduced emissions and fuel burn; improved safety; 
increased accuracy and reliability in the equipment and 
software; and the capability for future computer enhancements. 
Over the years, the FAA's efforts have often been behind 
schedule and over budget. The Subcommittee will continue to 
monitor and examine the FAA's efforts to establish performance 
metrics, meet deadlines, stay within budget, put in place an 
aircraft equipage program, and streamline implementation of the 
NextGen program.
    4. Oversight of the Office of the Secretary. The Office of 
the Secretary within DOT inherited several aviation functions 
when the Civil Aeronautics Board was abolished. These functions 
include ensuring that air carriers do not engage in unfair and 
deceptive practices that could harm consumers and ensuring that 
business agreements among air carriers do not result in harmful 
effects. Many of these functions have a dramatic impact on the 
industry, competition, and job creation. Hearings may be held 
to evaluate various DOT programs and policies affecting 
aviation, including slots, essential air service, air carrier 
alliances, aviation consumer issues, international air service, 
key safety treaties, and the European Union's Emissions Trading 
Scheme.
    5. Airline Financial Condition and Passenger Service. Much 
of the last decade has been a difficult one for the airline 
industry. The cumulative impacts of 9/11, the severe acute 
respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, spikes in fuel prices, 
and the global recession have taken their toll, although the 
industry has been profitable over the last few years. Moreover, 
over the next decade, the FAA predicts that air traffic 
operations will increase. When the economy improves, passenger 
complaints about delays, cancellations, overbooking, customer 
service, and transparency in airfares and ancillary fees 
charged by airlines may rise again as passenger traffic 
rebounds. The Subcommittee will continue to examine ways to 
maintain the airline industry, review recently established 
regulations to ensure the proper balance is maintained between 
safety and commerce, and refocus its attention on service 
issues.
    6. Streamlining the FAA's Policies, Programs, and 
Procedures. The Subcommittee is interested in an expected 
assessment of the FAA's existing policies, programs and 
procedures in order to seek ways to streamline processes and 
eliminate wasteful and redundant programs and overly burdensome 
regulations. In the FMRA, the FAA is given the authority to 
carry out any efforts needed to achieve the efficiencies 
outlined in the assessment. The FAA is also directed to work 
with labor and industry and provide Congress with a plan for 
the realignment and consolidation of the FAA's facilities. The 
Subcommittee will carefully oversee these and other efforts by 
the FAA to achieve much needed efficiencies and cost savings.
    7. Oversight of the National Transportation Safety Board. 
Authorization for NTSB expired in 2008. A reauthorization bill 
passed the House in 2010 but was not enacted. Reauthorization 
of NTSB may be considered in the 113th Congress. This would be 
preceded by oversight hearings by the Subcommittee.

        Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

    1. Coast Guard Budget. The Coast Guard is currently 
functioning under a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2013 
which expired March 27, 2013. The continuing resolution 
provides funding for all Coast Guard accounts and activities at 
the fiscal year 2012 level plus 0.612 percent. On December 20, 
2012, the President signed into law H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard 
and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012, which authorized $8.6 
billion for the Service in fiscal year 2013 and $8.7 billion in 
fiscal year 2014.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will hold hearings 
on the President's fiscal year 2014 and 2015 budget requests 
and consider legislation to authorize the Coast Guard. The 
Subcommittee will explore ways to implement cost savings at the 
Service by leveraging efficiencies and eliminating waste, 
fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.
    2. Coast Guard Recapitalization. The Coast Guard is 
currently undergoing a major recapitalization of its offshore 
operating assets. The recapitalization is intended to replace 
or modernize more than 90 ships and 200 aircraft, as well as 
replace outdated command, control, and communications systems. 
The recapitalization is facing serious challenges related to 
schedule, budget, and engineering.
    The Coast Guard has failed to develop a recapitalization 
program that reflects the current budget environment, and 
continues to pursue a plan not supported by either 
Administration budget requests or congressional appropriations. 
Since 2001, expanding mission demands have been placed on the 
Service. These increased demands require aging and 
deteriorating legacy assets to operate well beyond planned 
service lives. Legacy assets are deteriorating at increasing 
rates as tightened budgets delay the acquisition of replacement 
assets. These intersecting trend lines jeopardize readiness.
    The recapitalization program has had several successes, 
including major upgrades to the Coast Guard's helicopters, and 
the ongoing acquisition of new classes of ocean-going and near-
shore cutters. Despite these successes, the Subcommittee 
remains concerned with the escalating costs of the program, the 
mission readiness of existing assets, the failure of certain 
new assets to meet performance goals, inattention to icebreaker 
recapitalization needs, and the lack of a realistic Capital 
Investment Plan.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue to 
closely review the Coast Guard's recapitalization program, as 
well as any changes to the program which may be necessary to 
ensure the men and women of the Coast Guard who risk their 
lives for the Nation have the best equipment possible at the 
best price for the American taxpayers.
    3. Coast Guard Mission Balance and Alignment. The 
Subcommittee remains concerned about the balance of resources 
and assets assigned to the Service's different missions. Since 
September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard has received significantly 
increased resources to carry out homeland security missions, 
including ports, waterways, and coastal security and migrant 
interdiction. The Subcommittee wants to assure the Service's 
equally critical missions, including maritime transportation, 
safety of life at sea, and environmental stewardship, are given 
sufficient weight when allocating resources and assigning 
assets.
    The Subcommittee is also concerned with the training and 
experience requirements for Coast Guard servicemen and women, 
as well as whether the Service is properly aligned to 
successfully conduct its critical missions in the most 
efficient and cost-effective manner possible. A structural 
reorganization has gone through several iterations in the last 
seven years, and the Subcommittee will examine the final 
outcome of these organizational changes.
    The Coast Guard must assure the safety, as well as the 
security, of the Nation's maritime commerce every day. Failure 
to provide adequate resources to the Coast Guard's marine 
safety and environmental stewardship programs are as much of a 
threat to the United States' economic interests as failure to 
provide adequate resources for maritime security.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight of the Coast Guard's mission balance and alignment to 
ensure the Service maintains and appropriately distributes the 
necessary resources, expertise, and organizational structure to 
successfully conduct all of its critical missions.
    4. Maritime Domain Awareness. In order to prevent 
accidents, protect U.S. borders, and effectively respond to 
incidents in the waters under the control of the United States, 
the Coast Guard must maintain Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). 
In other words, the Service must have real-time knowledge of 
the location and intention of vessels operating in U.S. waters, 
as well as such other background information as weather, tides, 
and currents. MDA requires access to many sources of data, 
including visual observations, weather predictions, long-range 
vessel tracking information, and data provided by vessel-based 
transponders. The integration of these data sources into a 
``Common Operating Picture'' shared by shore-side facilities, 
ships, and aircraft, forms the basis of the Coast Guard's 
future plans to deploy its assets more wisely and cost 
effectively, while also improving safety and security of our 
maritime transportation system.
    The Coast Guard relies on several new and developing 
technologies to assist in implementing MDA. The Subcommittee 
has been concerned with delays in fielding these new 
technologies, cost overruns, the development of seemingly 
duplicative systems, performance failures, and poor contract 
management. The Subcommittee is also concerned that plans to 
upgrade command, control, communication, computer, 
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, popularly known 
as C4ISR, are not achieving the level of integration needed to 
fully take advantage of existing and rapidly improving sensor 
and communication technologies.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its 
oversight of the Service's development and implementation of 
MDA to ensure the best system is fielded in a timely manner and 
at the best price for the American taxpayers.
    5. Maritime Transportation Safety. Over the next year, the 
Coast Guard will be implementing or proposing new regulations 
intended to improve the safety of commercial fishing vessels 
and towing vessels, as well as to enhance the mariner 
credentialing and fitness determination process. The Service 
may also propose new safety regulations on cruise vessels in 
the wake of the COSTA CONCORDIA marine casualty. Finally, later 
this year, the Coast Guard is expected to publish a major new 
rule governing the deployment of electronic readers for the 
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
    The recently enacted Coast Guard and Maritime 
Transportation Act modified some of these rulemakings to afford 
the Coast Guard adequate time to fairly enforce them. In the 
113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue oversight of the 
Coast Guard's regulatory program to ensure these regulations 
improve the safety of the maritime transportation system 
without unduly increasing costs and undermining job growth in 
the maritime industry.
    6. Marine Environmental Protection. In recent years, the 
Coast Guard and EPA have implemented several new regulations 
governing the transportation of oil and other hazardous 
substances on water; air emissions from vessels; and the 
discharge from vessels of plastics, ballast water, and over 25 
other ``discharges incidental to the normal operation of a 
vessel,'' such as bilge water, deck wash, and air conditioning 
condensate. In addition, over 25 states have put in place 
regulations to govern ballast water and other incidental 
discharges. Many of these new requirements are inconsistent, 
costly, and burdensome. If not properly addressed, these 
regulations could significantly complicate vessel operations, 
drive up costs, threaten jobs, and impede the flow of commerce 
along our coasts, the Great Lakes, and inland rivers.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight of these regulations. The Subcommittee will also work 
to address the challenges posed by these new regulations and 
ensure the efficient movement of maritime commerce, defend 
seafaring and port jobs, and protect the environment.
    7. Oil Spill Prevention and Response. In fiscal year 2012, 
the Coast Guard received over 32,000 reports of an oil or 
hazardous materials spill. The Service continues to respond to 
the April 2010 explosion and sinking of the DEEPWATER HORIZON 
and has deployed assets to the Arctic to oversee permitted 
drilling activities.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue 
oversight of oil spill prevention laws and regulations, as well 
as the Coast Guard's capability to respond to such incidents. 
The Subcommittee will work to ensure the Nation's oil spill 
prevention and response capabilities protect human lives and 
the environment while protecting U.S. jobs.
    8. Port and Vessel Security. On an annual basis, U.S. ports 
handle more than 2 billion tons of freight, 3 billion barrels 
of oil, more than 134 million ferry passengers, and more than 7 
million cruise ship passengers. Approximately 7,500 foreign 
ships, manned by 200,000 foreign sailors, enter U.S. ports 
every year to offload approximately six million truck-size 
cargo containers onto U.S. docks. Additionally, many of these 
seaports are critical military strategic sealift ports whose 
availability must be constantly assured.
    There are 361 public ports in the United States that handle 
over 95 percent of U.S. overseas trade. The top 50 ports in the 
United States account for over 90 percent of total cargo 
tonnage. Twenty-five U.S. ports account for over 98 percent of 
all container shipments. Cruise ships visiting foreign 
destinations embark from at least 16 U.S. ports. Generally, 
ports are often very open and exposed and are potentially 
susceptible to large-scale acts of terrorism that could cause 
catastrophic loss of life and economic disruption.
    In 2002, Congress enacted the Maritime Transportation 
Security Act (MTSA), now chapter 701 of title 46, United States 
Code. The measure establishes a comprehensive national maritime 
transportation security system; requires the Coast Guard to 
conduct vulnerability assessments of U.S. ports; requires the 
Coast Guard to develop national and regional area maritime 
transportation security plans; requires seaports, waterfront 
terminals, and certain types of vessels to develop security and 
incident response plans for the Coast Guard; and requires the 
Coast Guard to conduct an antiterrorism assessment of certain 
foreign ports. Vessel and facility plans went into effect on 
July 1, 2004.
    MTSA also established the TWIC program to ensure that 
transportation workers who have access to secure areas of 
maritime facilities do not pose a terrorism security risk. The 
Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE 
Port Act) set deadlines for the deployment of TWIC to workers 
and the installation of TWIC reader devices at access points to 
secure areas. The TSA and Coast Guard missed the July 30, 2007, 
deadline to begin the deployment of TWIC and did not begin 
deployment of the credentials until October 2007. The TSA also 
missed the April 2009 deadline for the installation of TWIC 
readers. The Coast Guard does not anticipate issuing final 
rules for the installation of readers until 2013.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue to 
conduct oversight of these critical security issues with the 
goal of providing the highest level of security possible that 
does not impede the efficient flow of maritime commerce or 
interrupt employment opportunities in the maritime sector.
    9. Piracy. In 2012, pirates in the waters off the Horn of 
Africa captured 13 commercial vessels and held over 200 
merchant seamen hostage. Although these numbers have fallen in 
recent months, the pirates continue their violent attacks on 
vessels transiting those waters. Pirates are using larger 
vessels, more advanced weaponry, and traveling further into the 
Indian Ocean to intercept vessels traveling outside the regular 
shipping lanes. Ransoms are increasing and reports indicate 
that conditions for hostages are worsening. Incidents of piracy 
are also on the rise in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of 
Nigeria further impacting commercial shipping around the 
African continent.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue 
oversight of this issue. The Subcommittee will work to find 
ways to improve the security of U.S. seafarers, their vessels, 
and their cargo as they transit these high-risk waters.
    10. Arctic Transportation. The percentage of the Arctic 
Circle covered in ice during the summer months continues to 
shrink. As a result, waters previously blocked by ice have 
become navigable in the summer. This opens opportunities for 
ships to transit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 
through the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route. It 
may also ease the difficulties faced in extracting potential 
oil and gas resources, as well as expand fishing and tourism 
activities.
    As the ice cap recedes, human presence in the Arctic may 
expand. The Coast Guard will likely need to deal with a growing 
caseload of search and rescue, marine pollution response, law 
enforcement, and defense missions. The Service currently lacks 
the infrastructure or assets required for extended operations 
in the Arctic.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its 
oversight of these issues. The Subcommittee will work to find 
ways to improve the safety and security of Arctic 
transportation routes, as well as enhance Coast Guard presence 
in the region in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
    11. Federal Maritime Commission, Maritime Administration, 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Budget and 
Programs. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Federal 
Maritime Commission (FMC) and the non-defense related programs 
of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The FMC is responsible 
for the economic regulation of waterborne foreign commerce and 
unfair shipping practices. MARAD oversees several programs 
related to defense readiness, as well as programs designed to 
promote and develop the domestic merchant marine industry. The 
Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Response and 
Restoration (ORR). ORR provides technical and scientific 
assistance in the response to, and environmental restoration 
from, oil and hazardous material spills. It also administers 
the Marine Debris Program. The Subcommittee is also interested 
in NOAA programs that acquire and distribute data necessary for 
the safe operation of the Maritime Transportation System.
    Each of these agencies is operating under a fiscal year 
2013 continuing resolution which expired March 27, 2013. In 
fiscal year 2012, these agencies had a combined budget of over 
$399 million.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue to 
conduct oversight of the FMC, MARAD, and ORR. The Subcommittee 
will explore ways to promote job growth in the domestic fleet, 
while improving operations and reducing costs at these 
agencies.

 Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency 
                               Management

    1. Federal Courthouses. In June of 2010, GAO issued a 
report on the federal courthouse program and found that of the 
33 courthouses built since 2000, there was 3.56 million square 
feet of extra space, costing the taxpayer $835 million plus $51 
million annually to operate and maintain. The Subcommittee will 
continue its oversight of the authorization of new federal 
courthouses, encourage the full implementation of courtroom 
sharing formulae, and place strict requirements on any proposed 
courthouses to minimize overbuilding and reduce costs. The 
Subcommittee will also closely oversee the progress made on 
courthouses already authorized to ensure they are constructed 
within the limitations placed upon them by the Committee and to 
ensure they stay below or within budget. The Subcommittee will 
also work to ensure that courthouse construction projects 
include credible judgeship projections; courtroom sharing in a 
robust and efficient fashion in accordance with the empirical 
courtroom use data collected by the Federal Judicial Center; 
and faithful adherence by GSA to congressionally authorized 
square-footage limitations, as well as dollar limitations, when 
executing projects.
    2. Leasing. On or about July 17, 2012, GSA entered into a 
lease agreement to occupy space on six floors at One World 
Trade Center. The lease agreement includes an initial lease 
term of 20 years starting in 2015 at a rent of approximately 
$17.5 million per year for a total of $351.4 million over the 
initial term of the lease. The lease also includes four 15-year 
renewal options. GSA entered into this lease agreement despite 
the fact that a resolution approving the lease had not yet been 
adopted by the Committee.
    While a prospectus as required by the Public Buildings Act 
was submitted to the Committee on June 6, 2012, the prospectus 
did not include a customary housing plan, identifying the 
proposed tenant agencies for the leased space and indicating 
how GSA proposed utilizing the space. Notwithstanding that the 
Committee had not passed a Committee resolution approving the 
lease or the fact GSA had submitted an incomplete prospectus, 
GSA obligated the government to more than $350 million. This 
broke decades of legal precedent. Subsequently, former Chairman 
Mica, former Subcommittee Chairman Denham and former 
Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services Chairwoman Jo 
Ann Emerson requested GSA provide a written legal analysis and 
briefing explaining the basis for GSA to sign the lease.
    In the 113th Congress, the Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight of GSA to ensure effective oversight of GSA's 
authority to enter into leases that bind the taxpayer to 
significant sums of money.
    During the 112th Congress, problems with independent 
leasing authorities of agencies outside of GSA were made 
apparent. In 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(SEC), which has its own independent leasing authority, signed 
a sole-source ten-year lease for a state-of-the-art building, 
binding the taxpayer to more than $500 million. Not long after 
signing the lease, SEC determined it did not need the space. 
The Subcommittee conducted an investigation and held hearings 
that revealed serious questions about SEC's management of its 
space and its leasing authority. In prior years, the Committee 
has also found similar mismanagement by other agencies, 
including the NTSB, in which poor decisions on leases resulted 
in taxpayer dollars being wasted. As a result, the Subcommittee 
will continue its oversight of leases outside of GSA.
    3. Real Property Management. The management of federal real 
property has been on the GAO's ``high risk'' list since 2003 
due to a number of mismanagement issues, including the 
overreliance on costly leasing to meet long-term space needs 
and the overabundance of underused or vacant space. In 
addition, with nearly half of GSA's assets over 50 years old, 
GSA has faced challenges maintaining a balanced inventory, 
draining federal resources and costing more to maintain old 
buildings that are often inefficient. At the same time, GSA 
continues to over-rely on expensive new commercial leases that 
very often result in the taxpayer paying for a building several 
times over without any ownership interest. The Office of 
Management and Budget's budget scorekeeping rules are key 
drivers on ``own vs. lease'' asset decision making. Current 
budget scorekeeping rules generally leave GSA with only two 
options for meeting the federal government's general purpose 
space needs: direct appropriations for new construction or 
long-term leases. In addition, with the tight budget 
constraints and the lack of funds for new construction, GSA has 
begun exploring alternative arrangements for space acquisition 
and redevelopment.
    The Subcommittee will continue to conduct investigations 
and oversight of GSA's management of its real property 
portfolio and examine ways to ensure cost-effective choices are 
made. In addition, the Subcommittee will work to ensure GSA 
maximizes the utilization of existing space, renegotiates 
existing leases to reduce costs, and sells under-used or vacant 
properties that will generate revenue. Finally, the 
Subcommittee will work to ensure GSA fully utilizes its 
enhanced property management authority to make better use of 
space it retains, such as out-leasing empty federal space to 
generate income for GSA's Federal Buildings Fund (FBF) and help 
offset costs, but will conduct close oversight of GSA's use of 
these authorities to ensure they are managed and used 
appropriately.
    4. Federal Buildings Fund. Congress established the FBF 
with the intent of making GSA's management of space self-
financed. Federal agencies who are tenants in GSA-owned or 
managed facilities, generally, pay rent to GSA for use of the 
space. Those funds are deposited into the FBF, which then is 
used to reinvest in GSA's assets for repairs and maintenance, 
as well as for construction or purchasing of new property. With 
nearly half of GSA's assets over 50 years old coupled with the 
increase in commercial leasing to fill space needs, serious 
questions have been raised regarding the viability of the FBF 
in the future. Old assets drain the resources of the FBF in 
repair and maintenance costs.
    In addition, the administrative expenses of GSA's Public 
Buildings Service (PBS) are paid out of the FBF. There has been 
little or no transparency in how PBS spends its administrative 
funds. The scandals related to conferences and bonuses and 
GSA's inability to fully respond to Committee questions about 
how it budgets for such activities have revealed the potential 
for significant waste. As a result, the Subcommittee will 
continue to conduct oversight of PBS's administrative costs and 
take steps to ensure greater transparency and accountability.
    5. Capital Investment and Leasing Program. As part of the 
Committee's annual work to review and authorize GSA's requests 
for authority to repair, alter, construct, and lease property 
for use by federal agencies, the Subcommittee will review each 
prospectus presented to the Committee and recommend approval 
only after the Subcommittee is satisfied that the requests are 
cost-effective and in the best interest of the government. The 
Subcommittee will work aggressively with GSA and tenant 
agencies to shrink the space footprint.
    6. Federal Protective Service. As a part of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002, the Federal Protective Service (FPS) was 
transferred from the Public Buildings Service of GSA to the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, responsibility 
for the protection of federal buildings, generally, remains 
with the GSA. The Subcommittee will continue to monitor and 
review the policies, procedures, and requirements of security 
at public buildings, including a review of the implementation 
of these policies, procedures, and requirements of the FPS.
    7. Major Development Projects. The construction of the DHS 
headquarters is a multibillion-dollar federal construction 
project that, when completed, will relocate much of DHS 
operations in the District of Columbia area into one campus 
located at the historic Saint Elizabeths Hospital site in the 
Southeast quadrant of the District of Columbia. Currently, the 
construction of the Coast Guard headquarters is underway at the 
site. In addition, various DHS components remain in leased 
space until the phased construction is completed. The 
Subcommittee plans to continue close oversight of this major 
project and its associated leases to guard against waste, and 
ensure jobs are maintained and created accordingly throughout 
the project.
    In addition, there are a number of other major construction 
and development projects proposed, underway, or anticipated by 
the GSA, including a proposal for a new FBI headquarters, the 
redevelopment of Federal Triangle South, and the redevelopment 
of the Old Post Office. The Subcommittee plans to conduct close 
review and oversight of these major development projects.
    8. Architect of the Capitol. The Subcommittee will continue 
ongoing oversight of projects being undertaken by the Architect 
of the Capitol, including redevelopment of the Federal Office 
Building 8 as well as other development pursuant to the Master 
Plan for the Capitol Complex. Consistent oversight will ensure 
proper prioritization and cost savings.
    9. Smithsonian Institution Facilities. The Subcommittee 
will continue its oversight of projects undertaken by the 
Smithsonian Institution including the acquisition, 
construction, and use of local and remote museum, research, and 
storage facilities of the Institution. The Subcommittee will 
continue to ensure the cost-effective solutions to the 
Smithsonian's space needs such as leveraging private dollars 
and disposal or effective reuse of underused assets. In 
addition, the Smithsonian is currently in the process of 
constructing the National Museum of African American History 
and Culture. Continued oversight of the construction is 
important to ensure the project stays within budget and on 
schedule.
    10. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As a 
part of its ongoing oversight of the Kennedy Center's programs, 
the Subcommittee will regularly review the construction, 
alteration, and modernization activities of the Kennedy Center 
that are conducted using federal funds to ensure appropriate 
management and cost savings.
    11. Economic Development Administration. The Economic 
Development Administration (EDA) was created in 1965 by the 
Public Works and Economic Development Act to leverage federal 
funding to help spur economic growth in areas that are 
experiencing: chronic high unemployment, out-migration, and 
severe economic dislocations due to plant closings and natural 
disasters. Over the years, EDA's programs have generated new, 
permanent jobs with minimal federal investment. For example, 
reviews of EDA's programs have revealed that its programs, on 
average, create jobs at a cost of $4,000 per job. In addition, 
studies have shown that $1 invested by EDA attracts $11 in 
private or other public funding. The leveraging of federal 
dollars ensures that projects funded are viable and include a 
private interest that will ensure the jobs created are long-
lasting. In preparation for EDA's reauthorization, the 
Subcommittee will continue to oversee EDA programs to ensure 
they continue to leverage private dollars and create jobs. The 
Subcommittee will also identify and remove regulatory 
stovepipes that add costs and administrative hurdles to job 
creation.
    12. Appalachian Regional Commission. The Subcommittee will 
closely examine the activities of the Appalachian Regional 
Commission including how it meets the needs of distressed 
counties in Appalachia, how it uses new and innovative ways to 
promote economic development, and its track record of success 
since its last reauthorization to ensure, as with EDA, projects 
funded result in economic growth and job creation.
    13. Other Regional Economic Development Authorities. The 
Subcommittee will closely examine the activities of the other 
established development authorities, which are the Denali 
Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Northern Great Plains 
Regional Authority, Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, 
Southwest Border Regional Commission, and Northern Border 
Regional Commission. The Subcommittee will review these 
commissions and identify ways to streamline these programs and 
reduce any overlap to produce cost savings.
    14. Emergency Management. The Subcommittee intends to 
undertake a review and assessment of the Nation's ability to 
prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover 
from disasters and emergencies of all types including 
terrorism. In the 113th Congress, continued oversight will be 
needed as states continue to recover from prior disasters, such 
as Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the Subcommittee will continue 
its oversight of the implementation of reforms to the national 
preparedness system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) as required under the Post-Katrina Emergency Management 
Reform Act of 2006, as well as its oversight of FEMA's 
development of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.

                  Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

    1. MAP-21 Implementation. The Moving Ahead for Progress in 
the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) reauthorized federal surface 
transportation programs for the first time since 2005. Enacted 
in July of 2012, MAP-21 represents an investment in the 
Nation's transportation infrastructure that translates into 
safer travel, more efficient commerce, faster project approval 
and delivery, and the creation of thousands of jobs. A large 
part of the Subcommittee's oversight activities in the 113th 
Congress will focus on implementation of MAP-21, specifically 
in the following areas:
           Streamlining Project Delivery. MAP-21 
        reformed the project approval and delivery process for 
        transportation and infrastructure projects. Time delays 
        and inefficiencies in project delivery not only 
        postpone needed improvements in our Nation's 
        transportation infrastructure, but often result in 
        increases in the cost of projects. MAP-21 streamlined 
        this process by: allowing federal agencies to carry out 
        their obligations for a project concurrently with the 
        National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental 
        review for that project; instituting a financial 
        penalty to each federal agency that misses a deadline 
        as part of the NEPA environmental review process; and 
        providing categorical exclusions from the NEPA process 
        for repair or reconstruction of an existing facility 
        damaged by an emergency, for projects within the right-
        of-way, and for projects that receive limited federal 
        funding. Most significantly, MAP-21 requires that all 
        environmental reviews for a project be completed within 
        four years. The Subcommittee will monitor and evaluate 
        DOT's implementation of these project delivery 
        provisions.
           Program Consolidation and Elimination. MAP-
        21 consolidated or eliminated nearly 70 DOT programs. 
        Many of these programs served similar purposes and 
        several of them were no longer necessary because the 
        nature of our transportation system has changed over 
        time. By consolidating some DOT programs and 
        eliminating others, MAP-21 allows DOT to become more 
        effective and efficient. The Subcommittee will monitor 
        the implementation and effectiveness of program 
        consolidation, as well as the organizational and 
        staffing level changes at DOT, to ensure the agencies 
        are structured and staffed in a way that is consistent 
        with the changes made in MAP-21.
           Performance and Accountability. MAP-21 
        emphasized performance management by incorporating 
        performance measures into the highway, transit, and 
        highway safety programs. These performance measures 
        will provide a more efficient federal investment by 
        focusing federal funding on national transportation 
        goals, increasing accountability and transparency, and 
        improving transportation planning and project 
        selection. These changes require state departments of 
        transportations, localities, and public transit 
        agencies to consider performance objectives in their 
        transportation plans and project selection. The 
        Subcommittee will monitor DOT's implementation of these 
        performance management requirements, as well as the 
        ability of states and public transit agencies to 
        accurately collect and utilize relevant performance 
        data.
           Efficient Movement of Freight. The United 
        States economy relies heavily on the surface 
        transportation network for the efficient movement of 
        freight. MAP-21 recognizes the importance of freight 
        movement to all aspects of American life and 
        incentivizes projects that improve freight movement by 
        increasing the federal share for such projects. The 
        Subcommittee will conduct oversight of freight-related 
        issues and the relevant provisions in MAP-21 to 
        determine whether the surface transportation network is 
        adequately accommodating current and future freight 
        movement needs.
           New Starts. MAP-21 streamlines the project 
        development process for the New Starts program by 
        setting time limits on environmental reviews and 
        consolidating the steps FTA must take in the project 
        approval process. The Subcommittee will continue to 
        conduct oversight on FTA's management of the New Starts 
        program to ensure that the MAP-21 reforms are 
        implemented in a way that expedites the lengthy process 
        of moving a new fixed guideway transit project through 
        development and into construction. The Subcommittee 
        will also monitor the New Starts program to determine 
        whether further reforms are warranted.
           Transit Safety Oversight. Statistically, 
        rail transit is among the safest modes of 
        transportation. However, there have been some high-
        profile rail transit accidents resulting in fatalities 
        and injuries around the country in recent years. MAP-21 
        included several provisions related to transit safety. 
        Rather than granting FTA broad regulatory authority, 
        MAP-21 built on the transit State Safety Oversight 
        model that was already established in law and provided 
        a dedicated stream of federal funding for the state 
        agencies that oversee the safety of rail transit 
        systems. MAP-21 also required each recipient of federal 
        transit funding to institute a public transportation 
        agency safety plan before it can obligate federal 
        funding. The Subcommittee will closely oversee FTA's 
        implementation of the transit safety provisions in MAP-
        21 to ensure that it is being done in a way that is 
        consistent with Congressional intent.
           Public Transportation Emergency Relief 
        Program. MAP-21 establishes a public transportation 
        emergency relief program to fund transit projects that 
        have suffered damage as a result of a natural disaster 
        or a catastrophic failure. This program may also fund 
        transit operating expenses in areas impacted by a 
        disaster or catastrophic failure if the area meets 
        certain eligibility criteria. In October 2012, 
        Hurricane Sandy caused substantial damage to transit 
        systems in New Jersey and New York. However, in October 
        2012, FTA was still in the process of implementing the 
        provisions in MAP-21 establishing the Public 
        Transportation Emergency Relief program. The 
        Subcommittee will oversee the implementation of the 
        Public Transportation Emergency Relief program to 
        ensure that the program is being established and 
        implemented in accordance with congressional intent and 
        to ensure that the funding distributed through the 
        program meets the eligibility requirements in law. The 
        Subcommittee will also evaluate funding expenditures 
        from the Public Transportation Emergency Relief program 
        to determine whether projects to mitigate the impacts 
        of future disasters should be funded through the 
        Emergency Relief program or through other FTA programs.
    2. Sustainability of Surface Transportation Programs. The 
federal highway, highway safety, and public transportation 
programs are user-fee financed through federal excise taxes 
levied on motor fuels and on various highway-related products 
such as tires and heavy trucks. Revenues from these user fees 
are deposited into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and may be used 
only for eligible transportation projects and activities. 
Current projections show that the cash balances in the HTF's 
Highway Account will be depleted sometime in fiscal year 2015, 
while the HTF's Mass Transit Account will be depleted at some 
point late in fiscal year 2014. The Subcommittee will monitor 
the status and solvency of the HTF, and its ability to fully 
fund the programs authorized under MAP-21 and to meet future 
surface transportation investment needs.
    3. Innovative Financing. In order to provide the greatest 
number of project financing options to state departments of 
transportations, Congress has focused on implementing 
innovative financing measures. The Transportation 
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program, 
tolling options, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are all 
tools that state departments of transportations can use when 
capitalizing surface transportation projects. The Subcommittee 
will continue to evaluate and determine the proper role that 
innovative financing tools and private investment may play in 
financing transportation projects and the factors that should 
be considered in making such determinations. The Subcommittee 
will also assess the extent to which states and localities are 
already using innovative techniques to finance projects and the 
extent to which states and localities have the fiscal and 
technical capacity to take advantage of these innovative 
financing options.
           Transportation Infrastructure Finance and 
        Innovation Act. MAP-21 amended the TIFIA program in 
        order to increase the impact and efficacy of these 
        funds. MAP-21 increased the eligible federal share of 
        TIFIA projects to 49 percent, increased the amount of 
        TIFIA funds to $1.75 billion over two years, made key 
        reforms to ensure that funds were more readily 
        available for projects that qualify for the TIFIA 
        program, and eliminated the unofficial political 
        ``super-qualifications'' that were sometimes imposed on 
        TIFIA applications. The Subcommittee will monitor how 
        these changes are implemented and determine whether any 
        further amendments are necessary to maximize the 
        usefulness of this program, as well as DOT's management 
        of the program and oversight of projects receiving 
        TIFIA credit assistance.
           Tolling. MAP-21 also expanded the ability of 
        states to collect toll revenue from facilities on the 
        federal-aid highway system. Specifically, any project 
        that adds new lane capacity to the Interstate System 
        can be tolled. States continue to have the ability to 
        toll roads that are not on the Interstate System. Toll 
        revenues can be used for debt service for the project, 
        operating costs of the toll facility, or, if the toll 
        facility is adequately maintained, then the revenue can 
        be used for any other highway or transit project for 
        which federal funds may be used. The Subcommittee will 
        evaluate how DOT is implementing the tolling provisions 
        in MAP-21 and how states use this expanded tolling 
        authority and determine whether any further changes are 
        warranted.
           Innovative Finance Guidance to State and 
        Local Governments. MAP-21 requires that DOT develop 
        best practices for how state and local governments can 
        work with the private sector to develop, finance, 
        construct, and operate surface transportation projects 
        in a manner that advances the public interest. While 
        the decision to pursue a PPP is a state or local 
        decision, MAP-21 requires DOT to provide technical 
        assistance to states and local officials who are 
        interested in pursuing PPPs for transportation 
        projects. The Subcommittee will monitor DOT to ensure 
        that they are providing requisite guidance to state and 
        local governments interested in PPPs.
    4. Transportation Planning and Major Construction Projects. 
The Subcommittee will conduct oversight of statewide and 
metropolitan transportation planning, as well as major highway 
and transit construction projects. The Subcommittee will 
analyze the board structure of metropolitan planning 
organizations (MPOs) to determine whether they contain a 
requisite level of technical expertise. Furthermore, the 
Subcommittee will examine the relationship between MPOs and 
state departments of transportations and public transit 
agencies to determine the appropriate level of interaction and 
cooperation between these three entities. As part of the 
Subcommittee's oversight of transportation planning, major 
surface transportation construction projects will also be 
examined to ensure that the planned cost for these projects is 
not being overrun. Many of the Nation's largest transportation 
projects experience significant cost overruns, and the 
Subcommittee will investigate these overruns to determine if 
they are due to changes in the construction market, project 
mismanagement, or other causes.
    5. Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program. FMCSA 
identified limitations in its compliance and enforcement model 
used to measure the safety performance of motor carriers and 
target carriers for enforcement by the agency. On December 13, 
2010, FMCSA launched its new Compliance, Safety, Accountability 
(CSA) Program, which uses existing safety data collected by 
FMCSA and state agencies to better target enforcement 
activities at truck and bus companies that have a history of 
safety violations. FMCSA believes that CSA will allow them to 
``do more with less'' by identifying high-risk companies, 
focusing resources where they are most needed, and improving 
the safety records of those companies. During the 112th 
Congress, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the effectiveness 
of the CSA program and the impacts on truck and bus companies. 
As a result of the hearing, the Subcommittee requested an audit 
of the program by the DOT's Inspector General. The requested 
date for completion of the audit is late 2013, and the 
Subcommittee will continue to monitor developments with the CSA 
program.
    6. Hours of Service. Since 1937, the federal government has 
set limits on the number of hours commercial drivers may be on 
duty and spend behind the wheel in order to promote the safety 
of truck and bus operations. On January 4, 2003, in response to 
a Congressional mandate enacted in 1995, FMCSA published new 
hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for all property-carrying 
interstate motor carrier operators. The HOS rules have been the 
subject of ongoing litigation since 2003. On December 27, 2011, 
FMCSA issued a final rule revising the HOS requirements for 
commercial truck drivers. The new HOS final rule limits a truck 
driver's work week to 70 hours and stipulates that drivers 
cannot drive after working eight hours without first taking a 
break of at least 30 minutes. In addition, the rule requires 
truck drivers to take a ``34-hour restart'' in order to restart 
the clock on their work week. The ``34-hour restart'' provision 
must overlap during two periods between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. 
The new HOS regulations become effective on July 1, 2013. The 
trucking industry has raised concerns that the proposed changes 
are overly complex, potentially reducing productivity. Law 
enforcement personnel have questioned whether the rules will 
require additional training for effective enforcement. The 
Subcommittee will maintain close oversight of the rulemaking 
process to ensure it furthers FMCSA's primary mission of 
safety, while ensuring the efficient movement of freight 
throughout the U.S. economy.
    7. Highway Safety and Traffic Fatalities and Injuries. 
NHTSA reported that highway fatalities fell to 32,367 in 2011, 
marking the lowest level since 1949 and a 1.9-percent decrease 
from the previous year. This represents a 26-percent decline in 
traffic fatalities overall since 2005. However, fatalities 
increased in 2011 among large truck occupants (20 percent), 
bicyclists (8.7 percent), pedestrians (3.0 percent), and 
motorcycle riders (2.1 percent). Highway fatalities have high 
societal costs. According to FHWA estimates, the average cost 
of a roadway fatality is $6 million and the average cost of a 
roadway injury is $126,000. The Subcommittee will monitor the 
efforts and effectiveness of programs carried out by NHTSA, 
FMCSA and FHWA to improve highway safety.
    8. Innovative Technologies. The Subcommittee will provide 
oversight on the development and demonstration of new 
transportation technologies that improve efficiency and safety 
on our Nation's highways and transit systems. Research in this 
area will help create jobs by encouraging development of 
sophisticated technologies that many state departments of 
transportations and localities could implement on their roads, 
transit systems, and bridges. Implementation of these 
technologies can improve operational performance of the surface 
transportation network, which allows for the better use of the 
existing capacity on roads and transit systems. DOT is 
currently researching connected vehicle technologies, which are 
designed to increase situational awareness and reduce or 
eliminate crashes through vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-
infrastructure data transmission that supports: driver 
advisories, driver warnings, and vehicle and infrastructure 
controls. The Subcommittee will monitor developments in this 
area and ensure that such developments maximize the efficiency 
of the Nation's transportation system and the safety of its 
users to ensure the research carried out under these programs 
achieves the objectives established by Congress, and is being 
conducted and deployed in an effective manner.
    9. Research Structure at the Department of Transportation. 
The Department of Transportation's research, development, and 
technology program is established to foster innovations leading 
to effective, integrated, and intermodal transportation 
solutions. MAP-21 established the following objectives for DOT 
research activities: improving highway safety, improving 
infrastructure integrity, strengthening transportation planning 
and environmental decision-making, reducing congestion, 
improving highway operation, enhancing freight productivity, 
and exploratory advanced research. The Research and Innovative 
Technology Administration (RITA) oversees the Intelligent 
Transportation Systems (ITS) program. RITA's Joint Program 
Office has Department-wide authority in coordinating the ITS 
program and initiatives among FHWA, FMCSA, FTA, and NHTSA, as 
well as the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Maritime 
Administration. Research activities at DOT are scattered among 
many different agencies and offices. Concerns have been raised 
in regards to how this structure affects the overall research 
effectiveness of the Department. The Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight activities to determine the appropriate way to 
administer the Department's research programs.

     Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

    1. DOT Fiscal Year 2014 and 2015 Budgets. The Subcommittee 
will review and evaluate the fiscal year 2014 and fiscal year 
2015 budget proposals for FRA, Amtrak, the Surface 
Transportation Board, the Railroad Retirement Board, the 
National Mediation Board, and the Pipelines and Hazardous 
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
    2. Reauthorization of the Federal Railroad Administration's 
Safety Program. The FRA's rail safety program was last 
authorized in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA), 
which expires at the end of fiscal year 2013. In preparation 
for reauthorizing the FRA safety programs, the Subcommittee 
will conduct oversight on FRA's enforcement and rulemaking 
activities since the last authorization in RSIA, as well as the 
various safety laws that govern railroad operations.
    3. Reauthorization of the Federal Railroad Administration's 
Rail Infrastructure Programs. The FRA also administers several 
rail infrastructure programs, including the Railroad 
Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program, 
the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program, and 
the Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Capital Grant (RLR) 
program. RRIF is a direct and guaranteed loan program for rail 
and rail-intermodal infrastructure projects with $35 billion in 
loan authority. The HSIPR program is a consolidation of two 
capital grant programs authorized in the Passenger Rail 
Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA)--the intercity 
passenger rail service grants to states, and the high-speed 
rail corridor development grants. These programs were 
appropriated a total of $10.1 billion and 99 percent of the 
funds have been obligated as of December 2012. The RLR program 
is a state grant program to aid in the mitigation of adverse 
effects caused by the presence of rail infrastructure. A total 
of $90 million has been appropriated to the program and all 
funding has been awarded. The Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight of these rail infrastructure programs, with a view 
toward reauthorization.
    4. Reauthorization of Amtrak. The Amtrak Reform and 
Accountability Act of 1997 fundamentally altered the statutory 
status of Amtrak, a corporation, by freeing Amtrak from a 
variety of detailed statutory restrictions governing the 
company's route system, capital structure, labor relations, and 
corporate governance. In 2008, PRIIA established more reforms 
and operational improvements along with authorizing 
appropriations for Amtrak capital grants, operating grants, and 
the Amtrak Inspector General. The Subcommittee will examine 
various aspects of Amtrak's performance with a view to 
reauthorization.
    5. Pipeline Safety Programs. The Pipeline Safety, 
Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 reauthorized 
federal pipeline safety programs through fiscal year 2015. It 
provides for enhanced safety and reliability in pipeline 
transportation and ensures regulatory certainty, which will 
help create a positive environment for job development. The 
legislation was enacted on January 3, 2012. The Subcommittee 
will conduct oversight of the Office of Pipeline Safety at 
PHMSA regarding implementation of the Act.
    6. Hazardous Materials Safety Programs. The Moving Ahead 
for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) reauthorized 
PHMSA's hazardous materials safety programs. MAP-21 secured 
regulatory reforms, enhanced hazardous materials safety and 
enforcement, improved training, data collection, and research. 
As PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety continues 
implementation of MAP-21, the Subcommittee will conduct 
oversight on that progress.

            Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

    1. Clean Water Act and Water Infrastructure Programs. The 
Subcommittee will conduct oversight of wastewater treatment and 
water pollution control funding issues, including levels and 
sources of funding and management of grant and loan programs; 
wastewater security; and infrastructure needs. Oversight also 
will include a review of the effectiveness of watershed, 
market, and performance-based approaches to addressing local 
water pollution concerns; issues involving the development and 
implementation of total maximum daily loads, water quality 
standards, effluent limitations, and permitting; nutrients 
policies under the Clean Water Act; data quality issues; and 
continued efforts to improve the management of combined and 
sanitary sewer overflows, stormwater, and nonpoint source 
pollution. Additionally, the Subcommittee's oversight will 
include a review of the Environmental Protection Agency's 
implementation of integrated approaches to municipal stormwater 
and wastewater management through EPA's integrated planning 
approach framework. The Subcommittee will investigate whether 
non-regulatory approaches, such as market-based approaches and 
other innovative approaches undertaken by state and local 
governments, may result in improvements to the environment. The 
Subcommittee may review the implications of addressing certain 
pollutant discharges, including discharges of pesticides, 
ballast water, incidental discharges from vessels, stormwater, 
and water transfers, through traditional Clean Water Act 
permitting requirements.
    Continued improvement of water quality will likely require 
a combination of regulatory and non-regulatory approaches, as 
well as continued investment in water infrastructure programs. 
The Subcommittee will pursue and examine finding innovative 
ways to finance new and replacement of old water infrastructure 
projects; providing states, counties, and towns with additional 
tools and flexibility to address local environmental 
challenges; and demanding increased efficiency from federal 
expenditures.
    2. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resources Program. The 
Subcommittee will review efforts to improve the efficiency and 
effectiveness of the organization and the management and 
mission of the civil works program of the Army Corps of 
Engineers (Corps), including the selection, planning, and 
implementation of water resources projects; financing of harbor 
and inland waterways infrastructure, and utilization of large, 
medium, and small harbors; the backlog of uninitiated Corps 
construction projects, including prioritization of projects; 
asset management of projects in its operation and maintenance 
account, including existing and future levels of service; and 
efforts to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and 
consistent implementation of the agency's regulatory programs, 
including those pertaining to wetlands (including the scope and 
procedural and substantive requirements of the permitting 
programs) and dredging activities. The Subcommittee will review 
the Corps' implementation of provisions of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 2007, including those that were intended to 
streamline the project planning process.
    Continued investments in our Nation's infrastructure will 
create jobs and support a healthy economy. The Subcommittee 
will focus on getting projects for the Nation built more 
efficiently and cost effectively, thereby more quickly 
delivering project benefits to the public, while ensuring 
compliance with existing planning and environmental laws.
    3. EPA--Superfund/Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act and Brownfields. The 
Subcommittee will review efforts to improve the efficiency and 
effectiveness of the contaminated site cleanup process and the 
process of assessing natural resources damages; review the 
liability, financing, and settlement mechanisms and procedures 
under the current Superfund program, including implementation 
of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields 
Revitalization Act; review the role of the states in conducting 
and financing cleanups; review the relationships among the 
states, EPA, and other federal entities in implementing the 
Superfund/Brownfields program; and review ongoing federal, 
state, and local efforts to revitalize brownfields, including 
implementation of the expired Small Business Liability Relief 
and Brownfields Revitalization Act.
    Brownfields and Superfund sites drive down property values 
and tax revenues and are a major blight on many of our cities 
and towns. The Subcommittee will work to promote state, local, 
and private efforts to clean up and redevelop Superfund and 
brownfields sites.
    4. Tennessee Valley Authority. The Subcommittee will review 
the management of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its 
programs, including its energy program and operations in the 
current marketplace and the impact of TVA debt on its long-term 
goals. Until mid-2006, the Tennessee Valley Authority had made 
significant payments on its long-term debt in an attempt to 
reduce its total financing obligations. Since 2006, however, 
TVA's debt has begun to steadily climb to levels that may place 
the taxpayer at risk. TVA's debt is statutorily capped at $30 
billion and at the end of fiscal year 2012 carried just over 
$25 billion in total debt. The Subcommittee will initiate a 
review of TVA's commitment to long-term financial 
sustainability to lessen the risk posed to bondholders, 
ratepayers, and the taxpayer.

    HEARINGS HELD PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 2(n), (o), AND (p) OF RULE XI

    113-2  ``Coast Guard Mission Balance.'' Subcommittee on 
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. February 26, 2013
    113-11  ``GAO Review: Are Additional Federal Courthouses 
Justified?'' Full Committee. April 17, 2013
    113-18  ``Saving Taxpayer Dollars: Freezing the Federal 
Real Estate Footprint.'' Subcommittee on Economic Development, 
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. May 22, 2013
    113-30  ``Causes of Delays to the FAA's NextGen Program.'' 
Subcommittee on Aviation. July 17, 2013
    113-31  ``How the Financial Status of the Highway Trust 
Fund Impacts Surface Transportation Programs.'' Subcommittee on 
Highways and Transit. July 23, 2013
    113-40  ``Review of FAA's Certification Process: Ensuring 
an Efficient, Effective, and Safe Process.'' Subcommittee on 
Aviation. October 30, 2013
    113-41   ``Progress Report: Hurricane Sandy Recovery One 
Year Later.'' Full Committee. November 14, 2013
    113-52   ``The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012: 
Two Years Later.'' Subcommittee on Aviation. February 5, 2014
    113-59  ``Oversight of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation's Implementation of MAP-21 and Fiscal Year 2015 
Budget Request for Surface Transportation.'' Subcommittee on 
Highways and Transit. March 12, 2014
    113-71  ``Examining the Federal Protective Service: Are 
Federal Facilities Secure?.'' Subcommittee on Economic 
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. May 
21, 2014
    113-73  ``Potential Impacts of Proposed Changes to the 
Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule.'' Subcommittee on Water 
Resources and Environment. June 11, 2014
    113-75  ``Airport Financing and Development.'' Subcommittee 
on Aviation. June 18, 2014
    113-74  ``Maintaining Coast Guard Readiness.'' Subcommittee 
on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. June 18, 2014
    113-80  ``GSA Tenant Agencies: Challenges and Opportunities 
in Reducing Costs of Leased Space.'' Subcommittee on Economic 
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. July 
30, 2014
    113-83  ``FAA Reauthorization: Issues in Modernizing and 
Operating the Nation's Airspace.'' Full Committee. November 18, 
2014
    113-84  ``U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Integration, 
Oversight, and Competitiveness.'' Subcommittee on Aviation. 
December 10, 2014

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