[House Report 117-265]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


117th Congress    }                                  {       Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session       }                                  {       117-265

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 TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS 
THE SUITABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF DESIGNATING AREAS WITHIN THE ISLAND 
      OF GUAM AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 March 9, 2022.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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 Mr. Grijalva, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

                        [To accompany H.R. 2899]

      [Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

    The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred 
the bill (H.R. 2899) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to 
conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of 
designating areas within the island of Guam as a National 
Heritage Area, and for other purposes, having considered the 
same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and 
recommends that the bill do pass.

                          PURPOSE OF THE BILL

    The purpose of H.R. 2899 is to direct the Secretary of the 
Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and 
feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a 
National Heritage Area.

                  BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

    H.R. 2899 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to 
conduct a study on the suitability and feasibility of 
designating areas within the island of Guam as a National 
Heritage Area. The study would cover the entire island of Guam 
and identify areas of natural, historic, and cultural 
importance that reflect the traditions, customs, beliefs, and 
folklife that represent distinct and nationally significant 
aspects of the American story.

                            COMMITTEE ACTION

    H.R. 2899 was introduced on April 28, 2021, by 
Representative Michael F.Q. San Nicolas (D-GU). The bill was 
referred solely to the Committee on Natural Resources, and 
within the Committee to the Subcommittee on National Parks, 
Forests, and Public Lands. On June 15, 2021, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing on the bill. On July 14, 2021, the Natural 
Resources Committee met to consider the bill. The Subcommittee 
was discharged by unanimous consent. No amendments were 
offered. The bill was adopted and ordered favorably reported to 
the House of Representatives by unanimous consent.

                                HEARINGS

    For the purposes of clause 3(c)(6) of House rule XIII, the 
following hearing was used to develop or consider this measure: 
hearing by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and 
Public Lands held on June 15, 2021.

            COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

    Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of 
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and 
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.

      COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII AND CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT

    1. Cost of Legislation and the Congressional Budget Act. 
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) and (3) of 
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and 
sections 308(a) and 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 
1974, the Committee has received the following estimate for the 
bill from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office:

                                     U.S. Congress,
                               Congressional Budget Office,
                                  Washington, DC, January 19, 2022.
    Hon. Raul M. Grijalva,
Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
    Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has 
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2899, a bill to 
direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to 
assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas 
within the island of Guam as a National Heritage Area, and for 
other purposes.
    If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be 
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Sofia Guo.
            Sincerely,
                                         Phillip L. Swagel,
                                                          Director.

    Enclosure.
    	[GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT]
    

    H.R. 2899 would direct the National Park Service (NPS) to 
assess the suitability and feasibility of designating areas in 
Guam as a National Heritage Area. Under the bill, the NPS would 
conduct a study in consultation with regional and local 
organizations and agencies and report the findings to the 
Congress.
    Using information from the NPS, CBO estimates that 
implementing H.R. 2899 would cost less than $500,000 over the 
2022-2026 period; such spending would be subject to the 
availability of appropriated funds.
    The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Sofia Guo. The 
estimate was reviewed by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy Director 
of Budget Analysis.
    2. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by 
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goals and 
objectives of this bill are to direct the Secretary of the 
Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and 
feasibility of designating areas within the island of Guam as a 
National Heritage Area.

                           EARMARK STATEMENT

    This bill does not contain any Congressional earmarks, 
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined 
under clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives.

                 UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM ACT STATEMENT

    According to CBO, this bill contains no unfunded mandates.

                           EXISTING PROGRAMS

    This bill does not establish or reauthorize a program of 
the federal government known to be duplicative of another 
program.

                  APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

    The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to 
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public 
services or accommodations within the meaning of section 
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.

               PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL LAW

    Any preemptive effect of this bill over state, local, or 
tribal law is intended to be consistent with the bill's 
purposes and text and the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the 
U.S. Constitution.

                        CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

    If enacted, this bill would make no changes to existing 
law.

        SUPPLEMENTAL, MINORITY, ADDITIONAL, OR DISSENTING VIEWS

    None.

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