House Report 117-705 - HRPT117-705

[House Report 117-705]
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Union Calendar No. 521

117th Congress, 2d Session ---------------------House Report 117-705
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Summary on the Activities of the
Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure for the 117th Congress

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ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

FIRST SESSION

January 3, 2021-January 3, 2022

and

SECOND SESSION

January 3, 2022-January 3, 2023

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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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January 2, 2023.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Union Calendar No. 521

117th Congress, 2d Session ---------------------House Report 117-705
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Summary on the Activities of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure
for the 117th Congress

Union Calendar No. 521

117th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Report 117-705

Summary on the Activities of the

Committee on Transportation and

Infrastructure for the 117th Congress

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ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

FIRST SESSION

January 3, 2021-January 3, 2022

and

SECOND SESSION

January 3, 2022-January 3, 2023

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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE
Full Committee

PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon, Chair
SAM GRAVES, Missouri, Ranking Member

(37-32)

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD,
District of Columbia Arkansas
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas BOB GIBBS, Ohio
RICK LARSEN, Washington DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
JOHN GARAMENDI, California JOHN KATKO, New York
HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., BRIAN BABIN, Texas
Georgia GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana
ANDRE CARSON, Indiana DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
DINA TITUS, Nevada MIKE BOST, Illinois
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York RANDY K. WEBER, Sr., Texas
JARED HUFFMAN, California DOUG LaMALFA, California
JULIA BROWNLEY, California BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
MARK DeSAULNIER, California JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON, Puerto
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts Rico
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey TIM BURCHETT, Tennessee
GREG STANTON, Arizona DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas, Vice Chair MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
JESUS G. GARCIA, Illinois TROY E. NEHLS, Texas
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire NANCY MACE, South Carolina
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS, New York
SETH MOULTON, Massachusetts BETH VAN DUYNE, Texas
JAKE AUCHINCLOSS, Massachusetts CARLOS A. GIMENEZ, Florida
CAROLYN BOURDEAUX, Georgia MICHELLE STEEL, California
KAIALI'I KAHELE, Hawaii Vacancy
MARYLYN STRICKLAND, Washington
NIKEMA WILLIAMS, Georgia
MARIE NEWMAN, Illinois
TROY A. CARTER, Louisiana
SHEILA CHERFILUS McCORMICK, Florida

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On January 4, 2021, Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon was elected as Chair
and Mr. Sam Graves of Missouri as Ranking Member pursuant to H. Res. 9
and H. Res. 10, respectively.
On January 28, 2021, the Democratic Members were elected to the
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 62. Republican Members were elected to
the Committee on January 28, 2021, pursuant to H. Res. 63.
On February 4, 2021, the Subcommittee assignments were agreed to at the
Full Committee Organizational Meeting.
On May 12, 2021, Mr. Troy Carter of Louisiana was elected to the
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 384.
On June 9, 2021, the Committee approved Mr. Carter's assignments to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
On March 18, 2022, Mr. Don Young of Alaska died in office.
On May 25, 2022, Mr. Antonio Delgado of New York resigned from the U.S.
House of Representatives.
On June 14, 2022, Mrs. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was elected to the
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 1173.
On June 15, 2022, the Committee approved Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick's
assignments to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION

RICK LARSEN, Washington, Chair
GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana, Ranking Member

(21-18)

STEVE COHEN, Tennessee THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
ANDRE CARSON, Indiana SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas JOHN KATKO, New York
KAIALI'I KAHELE, Hawaii BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
NIKEMA WILLIAMS, Georgia MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
Georgia TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
DINA TITUS, Nevada PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York TIM BURCHETT, Tennessee
JULIA BROWNLEY, California JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey TROY E. NEHLS, Texas
MARK DeSAULNIER, California NANCY MACE, South Carolina
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts BETH VAN DUYNE, Texas
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland CARLOS A. GIMENEZ, Florida
GREG STANTON, Arizona MICHELLE STEEL, California
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas Vacancy
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania, Vice SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
Chair
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON,
District of Columbia
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
JOHN GARAMENDI, California
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND
MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California, Chair
BOB GIBBS, Ohio, Ranking Member

(8-7)

RICK LARSEN, Washington RANDY K. WEBER, Sr., Texas
JAKE AUCHINCLOSS, Massachusetts, MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
Vice Chair JEFFERSON VAN DREW, New Jersey
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS, New York
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California Vacancy
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

DINA TITUS, Nevada, Chair
DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida, Ranking Member

(8-7)

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
District of Columbia JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON,
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas Puerto Rico
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire, Vice MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
Chair BETH VAN DUYNE, Texas
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California CARLOS A. GIMENEZ, Florida
JOHN GARAMENDI, California SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
TROY CARTER, Louisiana
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of Columbia, Chair
RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois, Ranking Member

(31-27)

EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD,
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey Arkansas
JOHN GARAMENDI, California BOB GIBBS, Ohio
HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
Georgia SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York JOHN KATKO, New York
JULIA BROWNLEY, California BRIAN BABIN, Texas
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California MIKE BOST, Illinois
MARK DeSAULNIER, California DOUG LaMALFA, California
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
GREG STANTON, Arizona, Vice Chair BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON,
JESUS G. GARCIA, Illinois Puerto Rico
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
JAKE AUCHINCLOSS, Massachusetts TIM BURCHETT, Tennessee
CARLOYN BORDEAUX, Georgia DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota
MARILYN STRICKLAND, Washington MICHAEL GUEST, Mississippi
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California TROY E. NEHLS, Texas
JARED HUFFMAN, California NANCY MACE, South Carolina
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS, New York
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas BETH VAN DUYNE, Texas
SETH MOULTON, Massachusetts CARLOS A. GIMENEZ, Florida
KAIALI'I KAHELE, Hawaii MICHELLE STEEL, California
NIKEMA WILLIAMS, Georgia Vacancy
MARIE NEWMAN, Illinois SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
SHEILA CHERFILUS McCORMICK, Florida
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey, Chair
ERIC A. ``RICK'' CRAWFORD, Arkansas, Ranking Member

(18-15)

TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
SETH MOULTON, Massachusetts RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
MARIE NEWMAN, Illinois MIKE BOST, Illinois
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee RANDY K. WEBER, Sr., Texas
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey DOUG LaMALFA, California
ANDRE CARSON, Indiana BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
JESUS G. GARCIA, Illinois TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
MARILYN STRICKLAND, Washington, PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
Vice Chair TIM BURCHETT, Tennessee
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California DUSTY JOHNSON, South Dakota
HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, Jr., TROY E. NEHLS, Texas
Georgia MICHELLE STEEL, California
DINA TITUS, Nevada SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
JARED HUFFMAN, California
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts
JAKE AUCHINCLOSS, Massachusetts
TROY A. CARTER, Louisiana
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California, Chair
DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina, Ranking Member

(15-13)

JARED HUFFMAN, California DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas JOHN KATKO, New York
JOHN GARAMENDI, California BRIAN BABIN, Texas
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey MIKE BOST, Illinois
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire RANDY K. WEBER, Sr., Texas
CAROLYN BOURDEAUX, Georgia, Vice DOUG LaMALFA, California
Chair BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON, Puerto
GREG STANTON, Arizona Rico
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of NANCY MACE, South Carolina
Columbia SAM GRAVES, Missouri (ex officio)
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee
SHEILA CHERFILUS-McCORMICK, Florida
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon (ex
officio)
COMMITTEE STAFF

FULL COMMITTEE

Majority
Katherine W. Dedrick, Staff Director
Jill Harrelson, Chief Counsel
Katherine Ambrose, Director of Pacific Northwest Policy/Professional
Staff
Hale Diamond, Digital Director/Press Secretary
Jamie Harrell, Director of Administration
Michael Hudspith, Legislative Assistant
Alice Koethe, Deputy Counsel
Ryan Lehman, Director of Outreach and Member Services
Peter True, Communications Director
Sophie Ulin, Press Assistant

Minority
Jack Ruddy, Staff Director
Michael Falencki, Deputy Staff Director
Corey E. Cooke, General Counsel
Abigail Camp, Director of Coalitions and Operations
Nick Christensen, Director of Member Services
Justin Harclerode, Communications Director
Meghan Holland, Senior Counsel
Corey Kuipers, Staff Assistant
Will Moore, Staff Assistant
Tyler Micheletti, Operations Manager
Jacob Murphy, Deputy Communications Director
Mike Patterson, Counsel

Investigations and Oversight--Majority
Jake Klonoski, Counsel

Non-Partisan Staff
Sean Corcoran, Clerk
Larnell Exum, Director--Travel, Security and Facilities
Jean Paffenback, Government Publishing Office Detailee
Christopher Southerland, Assistant Systems Administrator
Margaret Wetherald, Finance and Personnel Advisor
Larry Whittaker, Systems Administrator

SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION

Majority
Brian Bell, Staff Director
Josue Ambriz, Professional Staff
Lauren R. Dudley, Counsel
Alexandra Menardy, Professional Staff
Adam Weiss, Counsel

Minority
T. Hunter Presti, Staff Director
Laney Copeland, Professional Staff
Julie Devine, Professional Staff
Christopher Senn, Counsel
SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION

Majority
Matthew Dwyer, Staff Director
Cheryl Dickson, Professional Staff
Megan Seymour, Legislative Assistant
CheriAnn Thompson, Coast Guard Detailee
Kate Shlepr, Sea Grant Fellow

Minority
John Rayfield, Staff Director
Madeline McCaslin, Research Assistant

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT

Majority
Brett Fulcer, Professional Staff
Lauren Gros, Legislative Assistant
Ann Jacobs, Professional Staff

Minority
Johanna Hardy, Staff Director
Madeline McCaslin, Research Assistant

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

Majority
Helena Zyblikewycz, Staff Director
Chris Bell, Professional Staff
Garrett Gee, Counsel
Zan Guendert, Professional Staff
Jackie Schmitz, Senior Professional Staff

Minority
Cheryle Tucker, Staff Director
Mira L. Lezell, Senior Professional Staff
Leslie Parker, Legislative Assistant

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Majority
Auke Mahar-Piersma, Staff Director
Katherine Ambrose, Director of Pacific Northwest Policy/Professional
Staff
Frances Bourne, Senior Professional Staff
Andrea Wohleber, Senior Professional Staff

Minority
Drew Feeley, Staff Director
Melissa Beaumont, Professional Staff
Jamie Hopkins, Research Assistant
Mark Ratto, Professional Staff

SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Majority
Ryan Seiger, Senior Counsel, Staff Director
Michael Bauman, Professional Staff
Logan Ferree, Professional Staff
Alexa R. Williams, Professional Staff

Minority
Ryan Hambleton, Staff Director
Melissa Beaumont, Professional Staff
Leslie Parker, Legislative Assistant
Tim Petty, Professional Staff
FORMER COMMITTEE STAFF

Majority
Dina Abdalla, Legislative Assistant
Kerry Arndt, Communications Director
Navis Bermudez, Senior Professional Staff, Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment
Daria Berstell, Professional Staff
Alex Burkett, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Aviation
Aaron Davis, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
Heather Halliwell, Government Accountability Office Detailee
Dave Jansen, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
Matt Leasure, Director of Northwest Policy
Brittany Lundberg, Professional Staff
Edward McGlone, Director of Northwest Policy
Douglas S. Pasternak, Director, Investigations and Oversight
Madeline Pike, Director of Outreach and Member Services
Andrew Postal, Deputy Communications Director
Mohsin Syed, Chief Counsel
Michael Tien, Senior Counsel, Subcommittee on Aviation
Camille Touton, Professional Staff, Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment
Matthew Weisman, Director, Investigations and Oversight

Minority
Paul Sass, Staff Director
Ian Bennitt, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment
Tara Hupman, Senior Counsel
Trey McKenzie, Professional Staff, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Jonathan Pawlow, Senior Counsel
Victor Sarmiento, Professional Staff, Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment
Amanda M. Sollazzo, Executive Assistant
Rachel Stephens, Press Secretary
Holly Woodruff Lyons, Staff Director and Senior Counsel, Subcommittee
on Aviation

Non-Partisan Staff
Michael S. Twinchek, Clerk

C O N T E N T S

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Page
Jurisdiction of the Committee.................................... 1
Legislative Summary.............................................. 5

Legislative History.............................................. 17

Public Laws.................................................... 21
Measures Enrolled/Presented to the President/or Passed by Both
Houses....................................................... 88
Resolutions Passed Both Houses................................. 92
Measures in House-Senate Conference or Between Houses.......... 95
Measures Passed the House...................................... 99
Measure Reported by the Committee/Pending in the House......... 136
Measures Ordered to be Reported by the Committee............... 147
Jurisdictional Letter Exchanges................................ 149
Appropriations................................................. 165
Measures of Interest........................................... 167

Full Committee:
Legislative Activities....................................... 175
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 180
Investigative Activities..................................... 186
Oversight Letters............................................ 187
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 188
Committee Hearings Held...................................... 191

Subcommittee on Aviation:
Legislative Activities....................................... 192
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 193
Oversight Letters............................................ 197
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 199
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 200

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation:
Legislative Activities....................................... 203
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 203
Oversight Letters............................................ 206
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 209
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 210
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management:
Legislative Activities....................................... 211
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 212
Oversight Letters............................................ 215
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 217
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 218

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit:
Legislative Activities....................................... 219
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 219
Oversight Letters............................................ 221
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 222
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 223

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials:
Legislative Activities....................................... 224
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 224
Oversight Letters............................................ 227
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 227
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 230

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment:
Legislative Activities....................................... 231
Legislative and Oversight Activities......................... 231
Oversight Letters............................................ 236
Minority Oversight Letters................................... 239
Subcommittee Hearings Held................................... 240

Appendices:

Appendix I--Committee Rules...................................... 241
Appendix II--Oversight Plan...................................... 259
Part A--Oversight Plan for the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure--117th Congress......................... 259
Part B--Summary of Actions................................... 289
Appendix III--Membership Changes................................. 311
Appendix IV--Public Laws......................................... 323
Appendix V--Reports.............................................. 327
Appendix VI--Hearings............................................ 333
Appendix VII--Publications....................................... 339
Appendix VIII--Witnesses......................................... 341
Appendix IX--General Services Administration Resolutions......... 371
Appendix X--Hearings Held Pursuant to Clauses 2(n), (o), and (p)
of Rule XI..................................................... 377
Appendix XI--Remote Hearings..................................... 381
Appendix XII--Summary of Committee Activities.................... 387
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

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House of Representatives,
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
Washington, DC, January 2, 2023.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Clause 1(d)(1) of Rule XI
of the Rules of the House of Representatives, I submit the
final report on the activities of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress.
It has been an honor to serve as the Committee's Chair in
the 117th Congress. Thanks to our dedicated, knowledgeable
Committee Members and staff, we established a strong record of
achievements for the American people. The enclosed activities
report is a testament to the hard work and willingness of our
Members to work together.
The purpose of this report is to provide Members of
Congress, Congressional staff, and the general public with an
overview of the activities of the Committee. This report is
intended as a general reference tool and not as a substitute
for Committee hearing records, reports, and files.
Sincerely,
Peter A. DeFazio,
Chair.

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SUMMARY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE 117TH CONGRESS

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January 2, 2023.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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

R E P O R T

JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE

Rule X, clause 1 of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
117th Congress

(r) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
(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.

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General oversight responsibilities
2. (a) The various standing committees shall have general
oversight responsibilities as provided in paragraph (b) in
order to assist the House in--
(1) its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of--
(A) the application, administration, execution,
and effectiveness of Federal laws; and
(B) conditions and circumstances that may indicate
the necessity or desirability of enacting new or
additional legislation; and
(2) its formulation, consideration, and enactment of
changes in Federal laws, and of such additional
legislation as may be necessary or appropriate.
(b)(1) In order to determine whether laws and programs
addressing subjects within the jurisdiction of a committee are
being implemented and carried out in accordance with the intent
of Congress and whether they should be continued, curtailed, or
eliminated, each standing committee (other than the Committee
on Appropriations) shall review and study on a continuing
basis--
(A) the application, administration, execution,
and effectiveness of laws and programs addressing
subjects within its jurisdiction;
(B) the organization and operation of Federal
agencies and entities having responsibilities for
the administration and execution of laws and
programs addressing subjects within its
jurisdiction;
(C) any conditions or circumstances that may
indicate the necessity or desirability of enacting
new or additional legislation addressing subjects
within its jurisdiction (whether or not a bill or
resolution has been introduced with respect
thereto); and
(D) future research and forecasting on subjects
within its jurisdiction.
(2) Each committee to which subparagraph (1) applies
having more than 20 members shall establish an
oversight subcommittee, or require its subcommittees to
conduct oversight in their respective jurisdictions, to
assist in carrying out its responsibilities under this
clause. The establishment of an oversight subcommittee
does not limit the responsibility of a subcommittee
with legislative jurisdiction in carrying out its
oversight responsibilities.
(c) Each standing committee shall review and study on a
continuing basis the impact or probable impact of tax policies
affecting subjects within its jurisdiction as described in
clauses 1 and 3.
(d)(1) Not later than March 1 of the first session of a
Congress, the chair of each standing committee (other than the
Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Ethics, and the
Committee on Rules) shall--
(A) prepare, in consultation with the ranking
minority member, an oversight plan for that
Congress;
(B) provide a copy of that plan to each member of
the committee for at least seven calendar days
before its submission; and
(C) submit that plan (including any supplemental,
minority, additional, or dissenting views submitted
by a member of the committee) simultaneously to the
Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Committee
on House Administration.
(2) In developing the plan, the chair of each
committee shall, to the maximum extent feasible--
(A) consult with other committees that have
jurisdiction over the same or related laws,
programs, or agencies with the objective of
ensuring maximum coordination and cooperation among
committees when conducting reviews of such laws,
programs, or agencies and include in the plan an
explanation of steps that have been or will be
taken to ensure such coordination and cooperation;
(B) review specific problems with Federal rules,
regulations, statutes, and court decisions that are
ambiguous, arbitrary, or nonsensical, or that
impose severe financial burdens on individuals;
(C) give priority consideration to including in
the plan the review of those laws, programs, or
agencies operating under permanent budget authority
or permanent statutory authority;
(D) have a view toward ensuring that all
significant laws, programs, or agencies within the
committee's jurisdiction are subject to review
every 10 years;
(E) have a view toward insuring against
duplication of Federal programs; and
(F) give priority consideration to including in
the plan adiscussion of how the committee's work
will address issues of inequities on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or
national origin.
(3) Not later than April 15 in the first session of a
Congress, after consultation with the Speaker, the
Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, the Committee
on Oversight and Reform shall report to the House the
oversight plans submitted under subparagraph (1)
together with any recommendations that it, or the House
leadership group described above, may make to ensure
the most effective coordination of oversight plans and
otherwise to achieve the objectives of this clause.
(e) The Speaker, with the approval of the House, may
appoint special ad hoc oversight committees for the purpose of
reviewing specific matters within the jurisdiction of two or
more standing committees.

SUMMARY OF MEASURES ACTED UPON

Bills Enacted Into Law

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Law Date Enacted Bill No. Title
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Pub. L. 117-2....................... Mar. 1, 2021........... H.R. 1319............. American Rescue Plan Act
of 2021
Pub. L. 117-14...................... May 24, 2021........... H.R. 1318............. Alaska Tourism Recovery
Act
Pub. L. 114-44...................... Oct. 2, 2021........... H.R. 5434............. Surface Transportation
Extension Act of 2021
Pub. L. 117-52...................... Oct. 31, 2021.......... H.R. 5763............. Further Surface
Transportation Extension
Act of 2021
Pub. L. 117-58...................... Nov. 15, 2021.......... H.R. 3684............. Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act
Pub. L. 117-74...................... Dec. 21, 2021.......... H.R. 390.............. To redesignate the
Federal building located
at 167 North Main Street
in Memphis, Tennessee as
the ``Odell Horton
Federal Building''.
Pub. L. 117-75...................... Dec. 21, 2021.......... H.R. 4660............. To designate the Federal
Building and United
States Courthouse
located at 1125 Chapline
Street in Wheeling, West
Virginia, as the
``Frederick P. Stamp,
Jr. Federal Building and
United States
Courthouse''.
Pub. L. 117-81...................... Dec. 27, 2021.......... S. 1605............... National Defense
Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022
Pub. L. 117-114..................... Apr. 29, 2022.......... H.R. 3113............. Modernizing Access to Our
Public Land Act
Pub. L. 117-115..................... May 5, 2022............ S. 233................ Donna M. Doss Memorial
Act of 2021
Pub. L. 117-117..................... May 6, 2022............ S. 400................ William T. Coleman, Jr.
and Norman Y. Mineta
Department of
Transportation
Headquarters Act
Pub. L. 117-119..................... May 10, 2022........... S. 1226............... A bill to designate the
United States courthouse
located at 1501 North
6th Street in
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, as the
``Sylvia H. Rambo United
States Courthouse'', and
for other purposes.
Pub. L. 117-120..................... May 10, 2022........... S. 2126............... A bill to designate the
Federal Office Building
located at 308 W. 21st
Street in Cheyenne,
Wyoming, as the ``Louisa
Swain Federal Office
Building'', and for
other purposes.
Pub. L. 117-130..................... Jun. 6, 2022........... H.R. 4426............. Homeland Security for
Children Act
Pub. L. 117-146..................... Jun. 16, 2022.......... S. 3580............... Ocean Shipping Reform Act
of 2022
Pub. L. 117-159..................... Jun. 25, 2022.......... S. 2938............... Bipartisan Safer
Communities Act
Pub. L. 117-178..................... Sep. 29, 2022.......... S. 2293............... Civilian Reservist
Emergency Workforce Act
of 2021 or the CREW Act
Pub. L. 117-186..................... Oct. 10, 2022.......... H.R. 468.............. Expedited Delivery of
Airport Infrastructure
Act of 2021
Pub. L. 117-189..................... Oct. 10, 2022.......... H.R. 5641............. Small Project Efficient
and Effective Disaster
Recovery Act or the
SPEED Recovery Act
Pub. L. 117-202..................... Oct. 17, 2022.......... S. 442................ Bulb Replacement
Improving Government
with High-efficiency
Technology Act or the
BRIGHT Act
Pub. L. 117-203..................... Oct. 17, 2022.......... S. 516................ Advanced Air Mobility
Coordination and
Leadership Act
Pub. L. 117-212..................... Oct. 17, 2022.......... S. 4205............... Planning for Animal
Wellness Act or the PAW
Act
Pub. L. 117-216..................... Dec. 2, 2022........... H.J. Res. 100......... To provide for a
resolution with respect
to the unresolved
disputes between certain
railroads represented by
the National Carriers'
Conference Committee of
the National Railway
Labor Conference and
certain of their
employees.
Pub. L. 117-240..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 4017............... A bill to designate the
United States courthouse
located at 111 South
Highland Avenue in
Jackson, Tennessee, as
the ``James D. Todd
United States
Courthouse'', and for
other purposes.
Pub. L. 117-242..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 5060............... Paul D. Wellstone
Building Act of 2022
Pub. L. 117-251..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 3092............... FEMA Improvement, Reform,
and Efficiency Act of
2022 or FIRE Act
Pub. L. 117-253..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 3499............... A bill to amend the Post-
Katrina Emergency
Management Reform Act of
2006 to repeal certain
obsolete requirements,
and for other purposes.
Pub. L. 117-254..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 3663............... Preventing PFAS Runoff at
Airports Act
Pub. L. 117-255..................... Dec. 20, 2022.......... S. 3875............... Community Disaster
Resilience Zones Act of
2022
Pub. L. 117-257..................... Dec. 21, 2022.......... H.R. 2220............. To amend title 40, United
States Code, to modify
the treatment of certain
bargain-price options to
purchase at less than
fair market value, and
for other purposes.
Pub. L. 117-263..................... Dec. 23, 2022.......... H.R. 7776*............ James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Pub. L. 117-301..................... Dec. 27, 2022.......... H.R. 7181............. Human Trafficking
Prevention Act of 2022
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Measure not referred to the Committee.
*On December 8, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 121, the long title of H.R. 7776 was amended to
read: ``An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 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.''. Pursuant to the provisions of H.
Res. 1512, the short title of H.R. 7776 was amended from the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Passed Both Houses

(Enrolled Bills or Pending Signature)

Resolutions Acted Upon by Both Houses

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Bill No. Passed House Passed Senate Title
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H. Con. Res. 41..................... 9/21/2021.............. 9/23/2021............. 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. 74..................... 3/29/2022.............. 4/26/2022............. 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. 88..................... 6/7/2022............... 6/16/2022............. Authorizing the use of
the Capitol Grounds for
the Greater Washington
Soap Box Derby.
H. Con. Res. 119.................... 11/30/2022............. Failed 12/1/2022...... Providing for a
correction in the
enrollment of H.J. Res.
100.
H.J. Res. 100....................... 11/30/2022............. 12/1/2022............. To provide for a
resolution with respect
to the unresolved
disputes between certain
railroads represented by
the National Carriers'
Conference Committee of
the National Railway
Labor Conference and
certain of their
employees.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE HOUSE BUT NOT ACTED UPON BY THE
SENATE

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Bill No. Passed House Title
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H. Res. 626................... 9/10/2021........ Expressing the sense
of the House of
Representatives
regarding the
terrorist attacks
launched against the
United States on
September 11, 2001,
on the 20th
anniversary of that
date.
H. Res. 1463.................. 11/15/2022....... Supporting the goals
and ideals of ``move
over'' laws.
H. Res. 1495.................. 11/30/2022....... Designating the
caucus room in the
Cannon House Office
Building as the
``Speaker Nancy
Pelosi Caucus
Room''.
H.R. 587...................... 6/15/2021........ Ocean Pollution
Reduction Act II
H.R. 610...................... 6/15/2021........ San Francisco Bay
Restoration Act
H.R. 884...................... 9/14/2022........ National Aviation
Preparedness Plan
Act of 2022
H.R. 1066..................... 9/13/2022........ Wildfire Recovery Act
H.R. 1144..................... 6/15/2021........ Promoting United
Government Efforts
to Save our Sound
Act or the PUGET SOS
Act
H.R. 1262..................... 6/15/2021........ Notice to Airmen
Improvement Act of
2021
H.R. 1339..................... 11/4/2021........ Advanced Air Mobility
Coordination and
Leadership Act
H.R. 1468..................... 9/14/2022........ Securities and
Exchange Commission
Real Estate Leasing
Authority Revocation
Act
H.R. 1703..................... 6/15/2021........ National Children's
Museum Act
H.R. 1921..................... 6/15/2021........ To amend the Federal
Water Pollution
Control Act to
reauthorize the Lake
Pontchartrain Basin
Restoration Program,
and for other
purposes.
H.R. 2008..................... 6/15/2021........ Local Water
Protection Act
H.R. 2016..................... 6/15/2021........ Federal Disaster
Assistance
Coordination
H.R. 2020..................... 6/13/2022........ Post-Disaster
Assistance Online
Accountability Act
H.R. 2467..................... 7/21/2021........ PFAS Action Act of
2021
H.R. 3193..................... 11/4/2021........ Eliminating Barriers
to Rural Internet
Development Grant
Eligibility Act or E-
BRIDGE Act
H.R. 3482..................... 9/28/2022........ National Center for
the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2022
H.R. 3617..................... 4/1/2022......... Marijuana Opportunity
Reinvestment and
Expungement Act or
MORE Act
H.R. 4679..................... 11/4/2021........ To designate the
Federal building
located at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue
Southeast in
Washington, DC, as
the ``Norman Yoshio
Mineta Federal
Building''.
H.R. 4996..................... 12/8/2021........ Ocean Shipping Reform
Act of 2021
H.R. 5314..................... 12/9/2021........ Protecting Our
Democracy Act
H.R. 5315..................... 9/13/2022........ Drone Infrastructure
Inspection Grant Act
H.R. 5547..................... 3/30/2022........ Care is an Economic
Strategy Act or CEDS
Act
H.R. 5673..................... 3/30/2022........ Safeguarding Tomorrow
through Ongoing Risk
Mitigation Technical
Corrections Act
H.R. 5689..................... 4/5/2022......... Resilient Assistance
for Mitigation for
Environmentally
Resilient
Infrastructure and
Construction by
Americans Act or
Resilient AMERICA
Act
H.R. 5706..................... 3/30/2022........ Stop Sexual Assault
and Harassment in
Transportation Act
H.R. 5774..................... 9/14/2022........ Expediting Disaster
Recovery Act
H.R. 6270..................... 6/13/2022........ Advanced Aviation
Infrastructure
Modernization Act or
AAIM Act
H.R. 6865..................... 3/29/2022........ Coast Guard
Authorization Act of
2022
H.R. 7321..................... 9/29/2022........ Global Aircraft
Maintenance Safety
Improvement Act
H.R. 8416..................... 11/17/2022....... Disaster Survivors
Fairness Act of 2022
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BILLS ACTED UPON BY BOTH HOUSES PENDING IN THE SENATE

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Bill No. Passed House Title
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H.R. 539...................... 6/15/2022........ Preventing Disaster
Revictimization Act
H.R. 3709..................... 11/4/2021........ Preliminary Damage
Assessment
Improvement Act of
2021
H.R. 7211..................... 6/14/2022........ Small State and Rural
Rescue Act
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HOUSE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE HOUSE

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Bill No. Passed House Title
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H. Con. Res. 119.............. 11/30/2022....... Providing for a
correction in the
enrollment of H.J.
Res. 100.
H.J. Res. 100................. 11/30/2022....... To provide for a
resolution with
respect to the
unresolved disputes
between certain
railroads
represented by the
National Carriers'
Conference Committee
of the National
Railway Labor
Conference and
certain of their
employees.
H. Res. 626................... 9/10/2021........ Expressing the sense
of the House of
Representatives
regarding the
terrorist attacks
launched against the
United States on
September 11, 2001,
on the 20th
anniversary of that
date.
H. Res. 1463.................. 11/15/2022....... Supporting the goals
and ideals of ``move
over'' laws.
H. Res. 1495.................. 11/30/2022....... Designating the
caucus room in the
Cannon House Office
Building as the
``Speaker Nancy
Pelosi Caucus
Room''.
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MEASURES REPORTED TO THE HOUSE BUT NOT CONSIDERED

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Bill No. Report Date Reported Title
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H.R. 1765........................... H. Rpt. 117-44......... 5/28/2021............. Washington Channel Public
Access Act
H.R. 1915........................... H. Rpt. 117-69......... 6/22/2021............. Water Quality Protection
and Job Creation Act of
2021
H.R. 1951........................... H. Rpt. 117-289........ 4/6/2022.............. Increase Federal Disaster
Cost Share Act of 2021
H.R. 2187........................... H. Rpt. 117-622........ 12/13/2022............ Truck Parking Safety
Improvement Act
H.R. 3037........................... H. Rpt. 117-653, Pt. I. 12/20/2022............ Housing Survivors of
Major Disasters Act of
2021
H.R. 3095........................... H. Rpt. 117-651........ 12/20/2022............ Fair and Open Skies Act
H.R. 3293........................... H. Rpt. 117-77--EC..... 6/29/2021............. Low-Income Water Customer
Assistance Programs Act
of 2021
H.R. 4042........................... H. Rpt. 117-665, Pt. I. 12/23/2022............ Aviation Funding
Stability Act of 2021
H.R. 5703........................... H. Rpt. 117-504........ 9/28/2022............. Post-Disaster Mental
Health Response Act
H.R. 7242........................... H. Rpt. 117-609........ 12/8/2022............. Community Disaster
Resilience Zones Act of
2022
H.R. 7636........................... H. Rpt. 117-610........ 12/8/2022............. Bulb Replacement
Improving Government
with High-Efficiency
Technology Act or BRIGHT
Act
H.R. 7789........................... H. Rpt. 117-611........ 12/8/2022............. Planning for Animal
Wellness Act or PAW Act
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MEASURES ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE BUT NOT YET REPORTED

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Bill No. Consideration Title
------------------------------------------------------------------------
H. Con. Res. 41............... 7/28/21.......... 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. 74............... 3/2/2022......... Authorizing the use
of the Capitol
Grounds for the
National Peace
Officers Memorial
Service and the
National Honor Guard
and Pipe Band
Exhibition.
H.R. 246...................... 10/27/2021....... To designate the
Federal building and
United States
courthouse located
at 180 West Main
Street in Abingdon,
Virginia, as the
``H. Emory Widener,
Jr., Federal
Building and United
States Courthouse''.
H.R. 4771..................... 10/27/2021....... To designate the
Federal Building and
United States
Courthouse located
at 111 North Adams
Street in
Tallahassee,
Florida, as the
``Joseph Woodrow
Hatchett United
States Courthouse
and Federal
Building''.
H.R. 8049..................... 6/15/2022........ American Aerospace
Supply Chain
Resiliency,
Innovation, and
Advancement Act of
2022
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MEASURES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERED AS PART OF OTHER
MEASURES

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See also
Bill No. Title -------------------------------------------------
Bill No. Title
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H.R. 1915.......................... Water Quality Protection H.R. 1660............. Stop Sewage Overflow Act
and Job Creation Act of
2021.
H.R. 2173............. Wastewater Workforce
Investment Act
H.R. 2952............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to require a
certain percentage of
funds appropriated for
revolving fund
capitalization grants
be used for green
projects, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 3061............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to waive matching
requirements for
certain grants to the
District of Columbia,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 3622............. Clean Water Standards
for PFAS Act of 2021
H.R. 3691............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to establish a
smart wastewater
infrastructure
technology grant
program, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 3700............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize
grants for technical
assistance to rural,
small, and tribal
municipalities, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 3745............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to establish a
decentralized
wastewater grant
program, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 3751............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to establish a
program to make grants
to eligible entities to
increase the resilience
of publicly owned
treatment works to
natural disasters, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 2467.......................... PFAS Action Act of 2021.. H.R. 3622............. Clean Water Standards
for PFAS Act of 2021
H.R. 4224............. PFAS Transparency Act
H.R. 3684.......................... Investing in a New Vision H.R. 158.............. Rail Audit Transparency
for the Environment and Act
Surface Transportation
in America Act or the
INVEST in America Act.
H.R. 169.............. Driver and Officer
Safety Education Act
H.R. 201.............. National Bridge
Replacement and
Improvement Act
H.R. 248.............. Farm-to-Market Road
Repair Act of 2021
H.R. 383.............. Road User Charge
Advancement Act of 2021
H.R. 385.............. Preparing Localities for
an Autonomous and
Connected Environment
(PLACE) Act
H.R. 386.............. Safe Routes to School
Expansion Act
H.R. 463.............. Transportation
Alternatives
Enhancements Act
H.R. 491.............. California New River
Restoration Act of 2021
H.R. 508.............. Safe And Friendly for
the Environment (SAFE)
Streets Act
H.R. 510.............. Support Local
Transportation Act H.R.
511 National Multimodal
Freight Network
Improvement Act
H.R. 611.............. Rebuilding Our
Communities by Keeping
aggregates Sustainable
(ROCKS) Act of 2021
H.R. 694.............. Metro Accountability and
Investment Act
H.R. 740.............. Climate Resilient
Transportation
Infrastructure Study
Act
H.R. 762.............. States Afforded Funding
Extensions To Oppose
Driving Recklessly In
Vehicular Engagements
(SAFE TO DRIVE) Act
H.R. 792.............. Barriers to Suicide Act
of 2021
H.R. 867.............. High Speed Rail Corridor
Development Act of 2021
H.R. 921.............. Horse Transportation
Safety Act of 2021
H.R. 947.............. Railway Upgrades for
Rural American Lines
(RURAL) Act
H.R. 987.............. To establish a grant
program for domestic
maritime workforce
training and education,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 1289............. Complete Streets Act of
2021
H.R. 1341............. Promoting Women in
Trucking Workforce Act
H.R. 1608............. Ports-to-Plains Highway
Act of 2021
H.R. 1615............. Maximizing Our
Redevelopment and
Efficiency for Transit
Oriented Development
(MORE TOD) Act
H.R. 1622............. Stop Underrides Act
H.R. 1641............. Promoting Infrastructure
by Protecting Our
Subcontractors and
Taxpayers Act
H.R. 1663............. Border Water Quality
Restoration and
Protection Act of 2021
H.R. 1675............. Transit Revitalization
And Infrastructure
Needs (TRAIN) Act
H.R. 1697............. Disability Access to
Transportation Act
H.R. 1809............. To designate a portion
of United States Route
80 in Alabama as the
``John R. Lewis Voting
Rights Highway'', and
for other purposes.
H.R. 1845............. American High-Speed Rail
Act
H.R. 1898............. Funding Our Roads and
Ecosystems Sustainably
Together (FOREST) Act
H.R. 1915............. Water Quality Protection
and Job Creation Act of
2021
H.R. 1936............. Climate Resilient
Communities Act
H.R. 1967............. To amend title 49,
United States Code, to
grant Puerto Rico
eligibility to issue
commercial driver's
licenses, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 1982............. Monarch and Pollinator
Highway Act of 2021
H.R. 1994............. Stop for School Buses
Act of 2021
H.R. 2008............. Local Water Protection
Act
H.R. 2012............. Clean Corridors Act of
2021
H.R. 2128............. Public Transit Safety
Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 2129............. National Transit
Frontline Workforce
Training Act of 2021
H.R. 2141............. Motorcyclist Advisory
Council Reauthorization
Act
H.R. 2177............. Fair Transportation Act
H.R. 2187............. Truck Parking Safety
Improvement Act
H.R. 2197............. Innovative Materials for
America's Growth and
Infrastructure Newly
Expanded Act of 2021
H.R. 2204............. Transportation
Megaprojects
Accountability and
Oversight Act of 2021
H.R. 2205............. Incentivizing Value
Capture for Greener
Transportation Act
H.R. 2238............. Break Free From Plastic
Pollution Act of 2021
H.R. 2306............. Small Community Transit
Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 2340............. Toll Credit Marketplace
Act of 2021
H.R. 2380............. Saving Transit Art
Resources (STAR) Act
H.R. 2468............. Made in America Act
H.R. 2474............. Invest in American
Railroads Act
H.R. 2483............. Build More Housing Near
Transit Act of 2021
H.R. 2514............. Mobility Options,
Resiliency, and
Efficiency (MORE)
through TDM Act
H.R. 2595............. Rural Opportunities to
Use Transportation for
Economic Success
(ROUTES) Act
H.R. 2683............. Helping Communities
Invest in
Infrastructure Act
H.R. 2687............. Improving National
Safety by Updating the
Required Amount of
Insurance Needed by
Commercial Motor
Vehicles per Event
(INSURANCE) Act of 2021
H.R. 2696............. Transportation Workforce
Centers of Excellence
Act
H.R. 2810............. Build America, Buy
America Act
H.R. 2833............. Reconnecting Communities
Act
H.R. 2859............. Restoring Neighborhoods
and Strengthening
Communities Act
H.R. 2867............. Protecting Roadside
First Responders Act
H.R. 2924............. Transit to Trails Act of
2021
H.R. 2937............. Rail Passenger Fairness
Act
H.R. 2958............. End the Limo Loophole
Act
H.R. 2991............. Connecting America's
Active Transportation
System Act
H.R. 3016............. Commuter Parkway Safety
and Reliability Act
H.R. 3017............. Bias In Automobile Stops
(BIAS) Act of 2021
H.R. 3090............. Interstate Rail Compacts
Advancement Act of 2021
H.R. 3097............. Green Transportation Act
H.R. 3238............. Colonia Infrastructure
Improvement Act
H.R. 3293............. Low-Income Water
Customer Assistance
Programs Act of 2021
H.R. 3298............. To amend section 125 of
title 23, United States
Code, to require that a
project for the
permanent repair or
reconstruction of a
repeatedly damaged
facility includes
feasible and
economically
justifiable
improvements to
increase the resilience
of such facility, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 3310............. Promoting Service in
Transportation Act
H.R. 3318............. Railroad Rehabilitation
and Improvement
Financing Equity Act
H.R. 3329............. Small Transit
Communities
Modernization Act
H.R. 3381............. School Bus Safety Act of
2021
H.R. 3481............. Railroad Yardmaster
Protection Act
H.R. 3490............. Rural Transportation
Improvement Act
H.R. 3559............. Stop Swaps, Protect
Local Jobs Act
H.R. 3562............. Vision Zero Act of 2021
H.R. 3566............. National and Regional
Greenways Act
H.R. 3581............. Connecting Opportunities
through Mobility
Metrics and Unlocking
Transportation
Efficiencies (COMMUTE)
Act
H.R. 3651............. Revitalizing American
Priorities for
Infrastructure
Development (RAPID) Act
H.R. 3668............. Ensuring Water
Investments Benefit
Communities Act
H.R. 3675............. Drug-Impaired Education
Act of 2020
H.R. 3690............. Solar Use Network (SUN)
Act
H.R. 3698............. Don't BLock Our
Communities (DBLOC) Act
H.R. 3702............. Sport Fish Restoration,
Recreational Boating
Safety, and Wildlife
Restoration Act of 2021
H.R. 3703............. Nationwide Dig Once Act
of 2021
H.R. 3718............. Bridge Investment Act of
2021
H.R. 3719............. To amend the Continuing
Appropriations Act,
2021, and Other
Extensions Act to limit
financial assistance
provided to State-owned
enterprises, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 3720............. Scenic Byways
Reauthorization Act
H.R. 3726............. To amend title 49,
United States Code, to
establish a Center of
Excellence to advance
rail research and
development.
H.R. 3734............. To amend title 23,
United States Code, to
increase the Federal
share payable for
certain projects in
environmental justice
communities, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 3750............. Equity in Transit
Service Planning Act
H.R. 3757............. Multiple Substance
Impaired Driving
Prevention Act of 2021
H.R. 3776............. Better Utilizing
Infrastructure for
Lasting Development of
(BUILD) Veterans
Businesses Act of 2021
H.R. 3777............. Resilient Highways Act
of 2021
H.R. 4520............. Generating Resilient,
Environmentally
Exceptional National
(GREEN) Streets Act
H.R. 5118.......................... Wildfire Response and H.R. 1066............. Wildfire Protection Act
Drought Resiliency Act.
H.R. 3404............. Furthering Underutilized
Technologies and
Unleashing Responsible
Expenditures (FUTURE)
for Western Water
Infrastructure and
Drought Resiliency Act
H.R. 5532............. National Disaster Safety
Board Act of 2021
H.R. 5780............. Disaster Equity and
Fairness Act
H.R. 5781............. National Wildland Fire
Risk Reduction Program
Act
H.R. 5782............. FEMA Improvement,
Reform, and Efficiency
(FIRE) Act of 2021
H.R. 6190............. Wildfire Smoke Relief
Act
H.R. 7476............. Replacing Essential
Passports and Licenses
After Certain
Emergencies (REPLACE)
Act
H.R. 7721............. Hermit's Peak Fire
Assistance Act
H.R. 7792............. Water Data Act
H.R. 7969............. To direct the
Comptroller General of
the United States to
conduct a study on
disaster spending and
strategies for reducing
the need for such
spending, to amend the
Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance
Act to provide
assistance for certain
activities relating to
disasters and hazard
mitigation, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 8300............. Empowering Resilient
Local Communities Act
H.R. 8516............. To direct the
Administrator of the
Federal Emergency
Management Agency to
conduct a review of the
benefit cost analysis
criteria for mitigation
projects under the
Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance
Act, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 6865.......................... Coast Guard Authorization H.R. 509.............. Coast Guard Safety and
Act of 2022. Accountability Act
H.R. 628.............. Shellfish Aquaculture
Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 1561............. Great Lakes Winter
Commerce Act of 2021
H.R. 3075............. Illegal Fishing and
Forced Labor Prevention
Act
H.R. 5115............. A bill to ensure funding
for the improvement of
the Coast Guard Yard in
Baltimore, Maryland
H.R. 5329............. Small Passenger Vessel
Liability Fairness Act
of 2021
H.R. 5885............. To establish an
interagency task force
to address the backlog
of cargo ships at the
Port of Los Angeles and
the Port of Long Beach
and in the coastal
waters of Orange
County, California, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 5957............. To reduce risks to
marine mammals, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 6506............. St. Lawrence River and
Great Lakes Waterways
Protection Act
H.R. 6728............. American Offshore Worker
Fairness Act
H.R. 6831............. To require the
Commandant of the Coast
Guard to issue
regulations for
amphibious passenger
vessels operating in
waters subject to the
jurisdiction of the
United States, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 6866............. Safer Seas Act
H.R. 6882............. To amend title 46,
United States Code, to
include certain
passenger ferries as
eligible and qualified
vessels under Capital
Construction Funds, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 6890............. Bringing Oligarch
Accountability Through
Seizure Act or BOATS
Act
H.R. 6987............. To establish programs to
reduce the impacts of
vessel traffic and
underwater noise on
marine mammals, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 7900............. National Defense
Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023
H.R. 7776*......................... James M. Inhofe National H.R. 509.............. Coast Guard Safety and
Defense Authorization Accountability Act
Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
H.R. 539.............. Preventing Disaster
Revictimization Act
H.R. 610.............. San Francisco Bay
Restoration Act
H.R. 628.............. Shellfish Aquaculture
Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 987.............. To establish a grant
program for domestic
maritime workforce
training and education,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 1144............. Promoting United
Government Efforts to
Save Our Sound Act or
PUGET SOS Act
H.R. 1561............. Great Lakes Winter
Commerce Act of 2021
H.R. 1921............. To amend the Federal
Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize the
Lake Pontchartrain
Basin Restoration
Program, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 2008............. Local Water Protection
Act
H.R. 2134............. Southern New England
Regional Commission Act
H.R. 3193............. Eliminating Barriers to
Rural Internet
Development Grant
Eligibility Act or E-
BRIDGE Act
H.R. 3238............. Colonia Infrastructure
Improvement Act of 2021
H.R. 3614............. Menstrual Equity For All
Act of 2021
H.R. 3709............. Preliminary Damage
Assessment Improvement
Act of 2021
H.R. 4375............. Twenty-First Century
Dams Act
H.R. 4729............. Andy's Bill
H.R. 5115............. To ensure funding for
the improvement of the
Coast Guard Yard in
Baltimore, Maryland.
H.R. 5329............. Small Passenger Vessel
Liability Fairness Act
of 2021
H.R. 5703............. Post-Disaster Mental
Health Response Act
H.R. 5957............. To reduce risks to
marine mammals, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 6467............. To amend title 46,
United States Code, to
make certain
improvements to the
project selection
criteria for grants
under the port and
intermodal improvement
program, and for other
purposes.
H.R. 6506............. St. Lawrence River and
Great Lakes Waterways
Protection Act
H.R. 6705............. Shoreline Health
Oversight, Restoration,
Resilience, and
Enhancement Act or
SHORE Act
H.R. 6719............. To amend the Water
Resources Development
Act of 1992 and the
Water Resources
Development Act of 1999
to provide assistance
to non-Federal
interests for water-
related environmental
infrastructure projects
in northern and
southern West Virginia,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 6728............. American Offshore Worker
Fairness Act
H.R. 6801............. Negating Neighborhood
Noise Act
H.R. 6831............. To require the
Commandant of the Coast
Guard to issue
regulations for
amphibious passenger
vessels operating in
waters subject to the
jurisdiction of the
United States, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 6865............. Coast Guard
Authorization Act of
2022
H.R. 6866............. Safer Seas Act
H.R. 7198............. Chattahoochee River Act
H.R. 7211............. Small State and Rural
Rescue Act
H.R. 7476............. Replacing Essential
Passports and Licenses
After Certain
Emergencies Act or
REPLACE Act
H.R. 7520............. To direct the Corps of
Engineers to develop a
comprehensive plan for
Lake Okeechobee and
northern estuaries
ecosystem restoration,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 7696............. Clean Water Standards
for PFAS 2.0 Act of
2022
H.R. 7721............. Hermit's Peak Fire
Assistance Act
H.R. 7762............. USACE Military Personnel
Augmentation Act of
2022
H.R. 7796............. Lake Lanier and Upper
Chattahoochee Safety
Act
H.R. 7797............. To direct the Secretary
of the Army to carry
out a study relating to
projects to restore the
Florida Central Gulf
Coastal Shellfish and
Seagrass habitat, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 7838............. Paycheck Protection
Program Fairness for
Engineering Services
Act
H.R. 7900............. National Defense
Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023
H.R. 7950............. A bill to amend the
Water Resources
Development Act of 1992
to increase funding for
stormwater management
for Atlanta, Georgia,
and for other purposes
H.R. 8079............. Small Business
Contracting Fairness
Act of 2022
H.R. 8300............. Empowering Resilient
Local Communities Act
H.R. 8383............. To amend the Water
Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014
to improve provisions
relating to the
development of
hydropower at Corps of
Engineers facilities,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 8389............. Great Salt Lake Recovery
Act
H.R. 8633............. City of East Point
Stormwater Management
Act
H.R. 8728............. Oregon Inlet Jetty
Feasibility Study Act
of 2022
H.R. 8965............. Aquatic Invasive Species
Control Act
H.R. 9176............. To direct the Secretary
of the Army, acting
through the Chief of
Engineers, to convey to
the Municipality of
Belleville, Illinois, a
parcel of real property
located at the Army
Reserve Facility in
Belleville, Illinois,
and for other purposes.

*On December 8, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 121, the long title of H.R. 7776 was amended to
read: ``An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscalyear 2023 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 forsuch fiscalyear, and forother purposes.''. Pursuant to the provisions of H.
Res. 1512, the short title of H.R. 7776 was amended from the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

H.R. 7900.......................... National Defense H.R. 539.............. Preventing Disaster
Authorization Act for Revictimization Act
Fiscal Year 2023.
H.R. 610.............. San Francisco Bay
Restoration Act
H.R. 1144............. Promoting United
Government Efforts to
Save Our Sound Act or
PUGET SOS Act
H.R. 1921............. Reauthorization of the
Lake Pontchartrain
Basin Restoration
Program
H.R. 2134............. Southern New England
Regional Commission Act
H.R. 3193............. Eliminating Barriers to
Rural Internet
Development Grant
Eligibility Act or E-
BRIDGE Act
H.R. 3614............. Menstrual Equity for All
Act of 2021
H.R. 3709............. Preliminary Damage
Assessment Improvement
Act of 2021
H.R. 5703............. Post-Disaster Mental
Health Response Act
H.R. 6801............. Negating Neighborhood
Noise Act
H.R. 6865............. Coast Guard
Authorization Act of
2022
H.R. 6866............. Safer Seas Act
H.R. 7211............. Small State and Rural
Rescue Act
H.R. 7476............. Replacing Essential
Passports and Licenses
After Certain
Emergencies Act or
REPLACE Act
H.R. 7696............. Clean Water Standards
for PFAS 2.0 Act of
2022
H.R. 7721............. Hermit's Peak Fire
Assistance Act
H.R. 7838............. Paycheck Protection
Program Fairness for
Engineering Services
Act
H.R. 8079............. Small Business
Contracting Fairness
Act of 2022
H.R. 8300............. Empowering Resilient
Local Communities Act
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE

Public Laws...................................................... 21
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021............................. 21
Alaska Tourism Recovery Act.................................. 23
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021................. 24
Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021......... 24
Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface
Transportation in America Act or INVEST in America Act..... 25
Odell Horton Federal Building................................ 48
Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States
Courthouse................................................. 48
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022...... 49
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act.................... 52
Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021........................... 54
William T. Coleman, Jr., and Norman Y. Mineta Department of
Transportation Headquarters Act............................ 55
Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse..................... 56
Louisa Swain Federal Office Building......................... 57
Homeland Security for Children Act........................... 58
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022............................ 60
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act............................. 61
Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021 or CREW
Act........................................................ 62
Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021..... 63
Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act
or SPEED Recovery Act...................................... 65
Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency
Technology Act or BRIGHT Act............................... 66
Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act........ 67
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or PAW Act.................. 68
National Railway Labor....................................... 69
James D. Todd United States Courthouse....................... 70
Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of 2022....................... 70
FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or FIRE
Act........................................................ 71
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and
for other purposes......................................... 72
Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act....................... 72
Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022.............. 73
Bargain-Price Options........................................ 74
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023.................................................. 75
Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022..................... 87
Measures Enrolled/Presented to the President/or Passed by Both
Houses......................................................... 88
Sami's Law................................................... 88
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act.................... 89
FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act........................... 91
Resolutions Passed Both Houses................................... 92
Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard
and Pipe Band Exhibition (1st Session)..................... 92
Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard
and Pipe Band Exhibition (2nd Session)..................... 93
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater
Washington Soap Box Derby.................................. 94
Measures in the House Senate Conference or Between Houses........ 95
America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-
Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022
or COMPETES Act............................................ 95
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021......... 98
Measures Passed the House........................................ 99
Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act...................... 99
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II............................. 100
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act............................ 102
National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021.............. 103
Wildfire Protection Act...................................... 104
Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or
PUGET SOS Act.............................................. 105
Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021..................... 106
Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act........ 107
Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing
Authority Revocation Act................................... 108
National Children's Museum Act............................... 109
Reauthorization of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration
Program.................................................... 110
Local Water Protection Act................................... 111
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act................. 113
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act........... 114
PFAS Action Act of 2021...................................... 116
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant
Eligibility Act or E-BRIDGE Act............................ 117
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021.. 118
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act or
MORE Act................................................... 119
Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2021........ 120
Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building........................ 122
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021............................ 122
Protecting Our Democracy Act................................. 123
Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act.................... 124
Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or CEDS Act..... 125
Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation
Technical Corrections Act.................................. 125
Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally
Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by Americans Act
or Resilient AMERICA Act................................... 126
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act..... 127
Expediting Disaster Recovery Act............................. 128
Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act or AAIM
Act........................................................ 129
Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022.............. 131
Small State and Rural Rescue Act............................. 132
Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act........... 133
Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022...................... 134
National Railway Labor....................................... 134
Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th
Attacks.................................................... 135
``Move Over'' Laws........................................... 135
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Caucus Room............................. 136
Measures Reported by the Committee/Pending in the House.......... 136
Washington Channel Public Access Act......................... 136
Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021........ 137
Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2021............. 140
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act......................... 140
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021............. 141
Fair and Open Skies Act...................................... 143
Aviation Funding Stability Fund Act of 2021.................. 144
Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act..................... 144
Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022.............. 145
Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-Efficiency
Technology Act or BRIGHT Act............................... 146
Planning for Animal Wellness Act or PAW Act.................. 147
Measures Ordered to be Reported by the Committee................. 147
H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States
Courthouse................................................. 147
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal
Building................................................... 148
American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and
Advancement Act of 2022.................................... 148
Jurisdictional Letter Exchanges.................................. 149
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act............................ 149
Sami's Law................................................... 150
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act.................... 150
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act........... 151
Environmental Justice for All Act............................ 152
PFAS Action Act of 2021...................................... 153
Insular Area Climate Change Act.............................. 154
Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act.............. 155
Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act..... 156
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act.................... 156
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant
Eligibility Act or E-BRIDGE Act............................ 157
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021.. 158
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act or
MORE Act................................................... 158
Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface
Transportation in America Act or INVEST in America Act..... 159
Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act............................ 160
Homeland Security for Children Act........................... 160
Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or CEDS Act..... 161
CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act......... 162
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act..... 163
Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022..................... 163
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023...... 164
Declaring a State of Emergency Due to the Russian Invasion of
Ukraine.................................................... 165
Appropriations................................................... 165
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2023................................... 165
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023........................ 166
Measures of Interest............................................. 167
Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act..... 167
Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021.... 169
Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act................. 170
Build America, Buy America Act............................... 174

PUBLIC LAWS

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Public Law 117-2 H.R. 1319 (S. Con. Res. 5, H. Con. Res. 11)

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con.
Res. 5.
Summary
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered legislative proposals to comply with the
reconciliation directive included in section 2001(j) of S. Con.
Res. 5. The resolution instructs the Committee to increase the
deficit by not more than $95,620,000,000.
The legislative proposals included provisions to help
workers and entities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); the
Economic Development Administration (EDA); transit; airports;
aerospace manufacturing workers; Amtrak; and railroad
unemployment benefits.
Legislative History

H.R. 1319

The Committee on the Budget reported out a bill consisting
of the recommendations of the Committee on February 24, 2021.
Report filed in the House as H. Rpt. 117-7 (Calendar No. 1).
The Committee on Rules met on February 26, 2021, and
granted a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 1319.
The Rule provided for consideration of H.R. 1319 with one hour
of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. The resolution
provided that the amendment printed in the Rules Committee
report be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, be
considered as read. The Rule was filed in the House as H. Res.
166 (H. Rpt. 117-8).
The House considered H.R. 1319 on February 26 and 27, 2021,
under the provisions of H. Res. 166. The House passed H.R. 1319
on February 27, 2021, by a recorded vote of 219 yeas and 212
nays (Roll no. 49).
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176,
directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a
correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1319, was considered as
passed by the House on March 1, 2021.
H.R. 1319 was received in the Senate on March 2, 2021, and
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders
(Calendar No. 10).
A motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 1319 was
agreed to in the Senate on March 4, 2021, by a recorded vote of
51 yeas and 50 nays (Record Vote Number: 73). The Senate
considered H.R. 1319 on March 5 and 6, 2021. The Senate passed
the measure on March 6, 2021, as amended, by a recorded vote of
50 yeas and 49 nays (Record Vote Number: 110).
Message on the Senate action was sent to the House on March
9, 2021.
A motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment was
agreed to on March 10, 2021, by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and
211 nays (Roll no. 72).
H.R. 1319 was presented to the President on March 10, 2021.
The President signed H.R. 1319 into law on March 11, 2021, as
Public Law 117-2.

S. CON. RES. 5

S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the
congressional budget for the United States Government for
fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary
levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, was introduced in
the Senate by Mr. Sanders on February 2, 2021, and referred to
the Senate Committee on the Budget.
The Senate Committee on the Budget was discharged from
further consideration of S. Con. Res. 5 on February 2, 2021,
pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
The Senate considered S. Con. Res. 5 on February 2, 3, 4,
and 5, 2021, and on February 5, 2021, agreed to the Concurrent
Resolution, as amended, by a recorded vote of 51 yeas and 50
nays (Record Vote No. 54).
S. Con. Res. 5 was received in the House on February 5,
2021.
The Committee on Rules considered H. Res. 101, providing
for the consideration of S. Con. Res. 5, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the House. The Rule was filed in the
House as H. Res. 101 (H. Rpt. 117-5).
The House considered H. Res. 101 on February 5, 2021, and
passed the Rule by a recorded vote of 219 yeas and 209 nays
(Roll No. 27). Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 101, S.
Con. Res. 5 is considered passed by the House.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered a Committee Print containing legislative proposals
to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section
2001(j) of S. Con. Res. 5 on February 10, 2021; approved the
Committee Print by a recorded vote of 39 yeas and 25 nays (Roll
Call Vote No. 15).

H. CON. RES. 11

H. Con. Res. 11, a bill establishing the congressional
budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021
and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal
years 2022 through 2030, was introduced in the House on
February 1, 2021, and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
The Committee on Rules met on February 2, 2021, to consider
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 447 and H. Con.
Res 11. The Rule was filed in the House as H. Res. 85 (H. Rpt.
117-3). The Rule provided for consideration of H.R. 447 and H.
Con. Res. 11 with 3 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 11.
The House considered H. Con. Res. 11 under the provisions
of H. Res. 85 on February 3, 2021, and passed the measure by a
recorded vote of 218 yeas and 212 nays (Roll No. 21).
H. Con. Res. 11 was received in the Senate on February 3,
2021, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
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Alaska Tourism Recovery Act

Public Law 117-14 H.R. 1318 (S. 593)

To restrict the imposition by the Secretary of Homeland
Security of fines, penalties, duties, or tariffs applicable
only to coastwise voyages, or prohibit otherwise qualified non-
United States citizens from serving as crew, on specified
vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington
and the State of Alaska, to address a Canadian cruise ship ban
and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on
Alaskan communities, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1318 provides a temporary allowance for foreign-
flagged cruise ships to sail directly from Washington State to
Alaska without having to dock in Canada first until either the
date on which Canada lifts restrictions prohibiting cruise
ships from docking in its waters due to the COVID-19 pandemic
or March 31, 2022.
Legislative History
H.R. 1318 was introduced in the House on February 24, 2021,
by Mr. Young and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1318 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation.
A unanimous consent request was made in the Senate on May
19, 2021, that, upon receipt from the House of Representatives,
if the text is identical to the text of S. 593 that passed the
Senate, the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of
H.R. 1318, the bill be considered read a third time, and
passed.
The House considered H.R. 1318 on May 20, 2021, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged;
and the House passed the measure, amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 1318 was received in the Senate on May 20, 2021, read
twice, considered, read a third time, and passed, without
amendment pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of May
19, 2021, clearing the measure for the President.
H.R. 1318 was presented to the President on May 24, 2012.
The President signed H.R. 1318 into law on May 24, 2021, as
Public Law 117-14.

S. 593

S. 593, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on March 4, 2021, and referred to the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate considered S. 593 on May 13, 2021, and passed
the measure, amended, by voice vote.
S. 593 was received in the House on May 17, 2021, and held
at the desk.
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Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

Public Law 117-44 H.R. 5434

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety,
and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5434 extends provisions related to Federal-aid
highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface
transportation programs of the Department of Transportation
through October 31, 2021, and provides for compensation of
Federal employees furloughed as a result of a lapse in Highway
Trust Fund expenditure authority.
Legislative History
H.R. 5434 was introduced in the House on September 30,
2021, by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure; the Committee on Ways and
Means; the Committee on Natural Resources; the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology; the Committee on Energy and
Commerce; and the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
The House considered H.R. 5434 under suspension of the
rules on October 1, 2021, (Legislated day of September 30,
2021) and passed the measure by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 365
yeas and 51 nays (Roll no. 313).
The Senate considered H.R. 5434 on October 2, 2021, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
H.R. 5434 was presented to the President on October 2,
2021, and signed into law that same day as Public Law 117-44.

Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

Public Law 117-52 H.R. 5763

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety,
and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5763 extends provisions related to Federal-aid
highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface
transportation programs of the Department of Transportation
through December 3, 2021.
Legislative History
H.R. 5763 was introduced in the House on October 28, 2021,
by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure; the Committee on Ways and Means; the
Committee Natural Resources; the Committee Science, Space, and
Technology; the Committee Energy and Commerce; and the
Committee on Oversight and Reform.
The House considered H.R. 5763 under suspension of the
rules on October 28, 2021, and passed the measure by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 358 yeas and 59 nays (Roll no. 339).
H.R. 5763 was received in the Senate on October 28, 2021,
read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed,
pursuant to the order of October 28, 2021, without amendment by
unanimous consent clearing the measure for the President.
H.R. 5763 was presented to the President on October 29,
2021, and the President signed H.R. 5763 into law on October
31, 2021, as Public Law 117-52.

Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface
Transportation in America Act or INVEST in America Act

Public Law 117-58 H.R. 3684

(H.R. 158, H.R. 169, H.R. 201, H.R. 248, H.R. 383, H.R. 385, H.R. 386,
H.R. 463, H.R. 491, H.R. 508, H.R. 510, H.R. 511, H.R. 611, H.R. 694,
H.R. 740, H.R. 762, H.R. 792, H.R. 867, H.R. 921, H.R. 947, H.R. 987,
H.R. 1289, H.R. 1341, H.R. 1608, H.R. 1615, H.R. 1622, H.R. 1641, H.R.
1663, H.R. 1675, H.R. 1697, H.R. 1809, H.R. 1845, H.R. 1898, H.R. 1915,
H.R. 1936, H.R. 1967, H.R. 1982, H.R. 1994, H.R. 2008, H.R. 2012, H.R.
2128, H.R. 2129, H.R. 2141, H.R. 2177, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2197, H.R. 2204,
H.R. 2205, H.R. 2238, H.R. 2306, H.R. 2340, H.R. 2380, H.R. 2468, H.R.
2474, H.R. 2483, H.R. 2514, H.R. 2595, H.R. 2683, H.R. 2687, H.R. 2696,
H.R. 2810, H.R. 2833, H.R. 2859, H.R. 2867, H.R. 2924, H.R. 2937, H.R.
2958, H.R. 2991, H.R. 3016, H.R. 3017, H.R. 3090, H.R. 3097, H.R. 3238,
H.R. 3293, H.R. 3298, H.R. 3310, H.R. 3318, H.R. 3329, H.R. 3381, H.R.
3481, H.R. 3490, H.R. 3559, H.R. 3562, H.R. 3566, H.R. 3581, H.R. 3651,
H.R. 3668, H.R. 3675, H.R. 3690, H.R. 3698, H.R. 3702, H.R. 3703, H.R.
3718, H.R. 3719, H.R. 3720, H.R. 3726, H.R. 3734, H.R. 3750, H.R. 3757,
H.R. 3776, H.R. 3777, H.R. 4520)

To authorize funds for Federal-aid Highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 3684 reauthorizes Federal-aid highway, transit,
highway safety, motor carrier, research, multi-modal, hazardous
materials, and rail programs through fiscal year 2026.

Legislative History

H.R. 3684 was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Payne and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3684 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials from further consideration of H.R. 3684 on
June 9, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 3684 on June 9 and 10, 2021,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House,
as amended, by a recorded vote of 38 yeas and 26 nays (Roll
Call Vote No. 38).
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure on June 21, 2021, indicating
a submission of a request for a sequential referral of H.R.
3684 was made on June 7, 2021; however, in order to expedite
consideration, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
would waive its request.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded on that same date agreeing to the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology and the agreement to not seek a sequential
referral.
The Committee reported H.R. 3684 to the House on June 22,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-70 (Calendar No. 49). The Committee filed
a supplemental report on June 29, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-70, Pt.
II.
The Committee on Rules met and granted a Rule providing for
the consideration of H.R. 3684. The Rule was filed in the House
as H. Res. 504 (H. Rpt. 117-74). The Rule provided for one hour
of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one
hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90
minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684, under a closed rule;
and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed
rule. The Rule provided for en bloc suspension authority. The
Committee on Rules introduced a second Rule providing for
further consideration of H.R. 3684. The Rule was filed in the
House as H. Res. 508 (H. Rpt. 117-75).
The House considered H.R. 3684 under the provisions of H.
Res. 508 on June 30 and July 1, 2021. The House passed H.R.
3684 on July 1, 2021, amended, by a recorded vote of 221 yeas
and 201 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 208).
H.R. 3684 was received in the Senate on July 12, 2021
(Calendar No. 100).
A motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 3684 was
made in the Senate on July 19, 2021, a cloture motion on the
motion to proceed was presented the same day.
The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed
to the consideration of H.R. 3684 on July 28, 2021, and agreed
to the motion. The Senate further agreed to the motion to close
further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the
bill by a recorded vote of 67 yeas and 32 nays (Vote No. 285).
The Senate agreed to a motion to proceed to the consideration
of H.R. 3684 on July 30, 2021, by a recorded vote of 66 yeas
and 28 nays (Vote No. 288). The Senate considered H.R. 3684 on
August 1 through 5; and 7 through 10, 2021. The Senate passed
the measure on August 10, 2021, amended, by a recorded vote of
69 yeas and 30 nays.
The Committee on Rules met on August 24, 2021, and granted
a Rule providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment
to H.R. 3684. The Rule was filed in the House as H. Res. 601
(H. Rpt. 117-117). The House adopted the Rule on August 24,
2021 by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 212 nays.
The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 on
September 28 and 30, 2021; further proceedings were postponed.
The House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, on
November 5, 2021, by a recorded vote of 228 yeas and 206 nays
(Roll No. 369).
The House approved a motion to table the motion to
reconsider the measure by a recorded vote of 228 yeas and 205
nays, (Roll no. 370) on November 5, 2021, clearing the measure
for the President.
H.R. 3684, was presented to the President on November 8,
2021, and the President signed H.R. 3684 into law on November
15, 2021, as Public Law 117-58.

H.R. 158

H.R. 158, the Rail Audit Transparency Act, was introduced
in the House on January 4, 2021, by Mr. Sires, and referred to
the Committee on the Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 158 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions related to H.R. 158 were included in section
9504 of in H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 169

H.R. 169, the Driver and Officer Safety Education Act, was
introduced in the House on January 4, 2021, by Mr. Green of
Texas, and referred to the Committee on the Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 169 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 169 were included in section 3007 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 201

H.R. 201, the National Bridge Replacement and Improvement
Act, was introduced in the House on January 5, 2021, by Mr.
Emmer, and referred to the Committee on the Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 201 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 201 were included in section 1307 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 248

H.R. 248, the Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on January 11, 2021, by Mr. Hastings,
and referred to the Committee on the Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 248 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 248 was included in section 1205 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House

H.R. 383.

H.R. 383, the Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2021, was
introduced by Mr. Blumenauer and Mr. Lowenthal and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 383 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 383 was included in section 5401 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 385

H.R. 385, the Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and
Connected Environment Act or PLACE Act, was introduced in the
House on January 21, 2021, by Mr. Blumenauer and Ms. Bonamici
and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 385 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 385 were included in section
5303 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 386

H.R. 386, the Safe Routes to School Expansion Act, was
introduced in the House on January 21, 2021, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland and six original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 386 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 386 was included in sections 1209 and 1215 of H.R.
3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 463

H.R. 463, the Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act,
was introduced in the House on January 25, 2021, by Mr.
Espaillat and Mr. Larsen of Washington and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 463 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 463 was included in section 1206 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 491

H.R. 491, the California New River Restoration Act of 2021,
was introduced in the House on January 25, 2021, by Mr. Vargas
and Mr. Ruiz and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 491 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 491 was included in section 12031 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 508

H.R. 508, the Safe And Friendly for the Environment Streets
Act or SAFE STREETS Act, was introduced in the House on January
28, 2021, by Ms. Brownley and Mr. Espaillat and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 508 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 508 was included in section 1209 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 510

H.R. 510, the Support Local Transportation Act, was
introduced in the House on January 28, 2021, by Ms. Brownley
and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
510 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 510 were included in section
1205 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 511

H.R. 511, the National Multimodal Freight Network
Improvement Act, was introduced in the House on January 28,
2021, by Ms. Brownley and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
511 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 511 was included in section 6003 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 611

H.R. 611, the Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping
aggregates Sustainable Act of 2021 or ROCKS Act, was introduced
in the House on January 28, 2021, by Mr. Stanton and Mr.
Balderson and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 611 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 611 were included in section 1613 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 694

H.R. 694, the Metro Accountability and Investment Act, was
introduced in the House on February 2, 2021, by Mr. Connolly,
and eight original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
694 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 694 was included in section 2901 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 740

H.R. 740, the Climate Resilient Transportation
Infrastructure Study Act, was introduced in the House on
February 3, 2021, by Ms. Brownley and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 740 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology sent a letter to the Speaker on April 1, 2021,
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 740.
H.R. 740 was included in section 1618 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 762

H.R. 762, the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose
Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or SAFE TO
DRIVE Act, was introduced in the House on February 3, 2021, by
Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. Gallagher, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 762 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 762 were included in section 3007 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 792

H.R. 792, the Barriers to Suicide Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on February 4, 2021, by Mr. Beyer and
17 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
792 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous
Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 792 were included in sections 1201,
1205, and 1632 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 867

H.R. 867, the High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on February 5, 2021, by Mr.
Costa, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Morelle, and Mr.
Castro of Texas and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 867 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
H.R. 867 was included in section 9305 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 921

H.R. 921, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on February 8, 2021, by Mr. Cohen and
105 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 921 was included in section 4406 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 947

H.R. 947, the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines Act
or RURAL Act, was introduced in the House on February 9, 2021,
by Mr. Pence and Ms. Brownley and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
947 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 947 were included in section 1204 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 987

H.R. 987, a bill to establish a grant program for domestic
maritime workforce training and education, and for other
purposes, was introduced in the House on February 11, 2021, by
Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Young, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Lowenthal, and
Mr. Case and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 987 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 987 was included in Division N of H.R. 3684, as passed
by the House.
H.R. 987 was included in section 5323 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 987 was included in section 3532 of Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 1289

H.R. 1289, the Complete Streets Act of 2021, was introduced
in the House on February 24, 2021, by Mr. Cohen, Mr. Espaillat,
and Mr. Gallego and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1289 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1289 were included in sections 1107 and
1601 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1341

H.R. 1341, the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act,
was introduced in the House on February 25, 2021, by Mr.
Gallagher and Ms. Davids of Kansas and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1341 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 1341 was included in Section 4309 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1608

H.R. 1608, the Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on March 8, 2021, by Mr. Arrington, Mr.
Cuellar, Ms. Granger, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas,
and Mr. Armstrong and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1608 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1608 were included in section 1621 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1615

H.R. 1615, the Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency
for Transit Oriented Development Act of 2021 or MORE TOD Act,
was introduced in the House on March 8, 2021, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland, Mr. San Nicolas, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Blumenauer, and
Ms. Moore of Wisconsin and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1615 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 1615 were included in section
2701 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1622

H.R. 1622, the Stop Underrides Act, was introduced in the
House on March 8, 2021, by Mr. Cohen and 22 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1622 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 1622 were included in section
4405 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1641

H.R. 1641, the Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our
Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act, was introduced in the House
on March 8, 2021, by Mr. Lynch and Mr. Balderson and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 1641 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 1641 was included in section 7003 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1663

H.R. 1663, the Border Water Quality Restoration and
Protection Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on March 8,
2021, by Mr. Vargas, Mr. Levin of California, Mr. Peters, Ms.
Jacobs of California, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Ruiz and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the
Committee on Energy and Commerce; the Committee on Natural
Resources; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and the Committee
on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 1663 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 1663 was included in section 12030 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1675

H.R. 1675, the Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure
Needs Act or TRAIN Act, was introduced in the House on March 9,
2021, by Mr. Curtis, Mr. Malinowski, Ms. Porter, and Mr. Moore
of Utah and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1675 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1675 were included in section 2911 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1697

H.R. 1697, the Disability Access to Transportation Act, was
introduced in the House on March 9, 2021, by Mr. Langevin and
Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1697 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 1697 was included in sections 1605 and 2205, as passed
by the House.

H.R. 1809

H.R. 1809, a bill to designate a portion of United States
Route 80 in Alabama as the ``John R. Lewis Voting Rights
Highway,'' and for other purposes, was introduced in the House
on March 11, 2021, by Mr. Cohen and 31 original cosponsors and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1809 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1809 were included in section 1627 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1812

H.R. 1812, the One Federal Decision Act of 2021, was
introduced on March 11, 2021, by Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois
and 14 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1812 was referred to the Subcommittees on Highways and Transit
and Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 1812 were included in section 11301 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the Senate and signed into law as
Public Law No. 117-58.

H.R. 1845

H.R. 1845, the American High-Speed Rail Act, was introduced
in the House on March 11, 2021, by Mr. Moulton, Ms. DelBene,
Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Michael F. Doyle
of Pennsylvania and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1845 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 1845 were included in section 9305 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1898

H.R. 1898, the Funding Our Roads and Ecosystems Sustainably
Together Act or FOREST Act, was introduced in the House on
March 16, 2021, by Mr. Carbajal and Mr. LaMalfa and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1898 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 1898 were included in section
1101 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 1915

H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Napolitano, and Mr. Fitzpatrick and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 1915 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1915 on June
9, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 1915 on June 9, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by a recorded vote of 42 yeas and 25 nays (Roll Call
Vote No. 22).
The Committee reported H.R. 1915 to the House on June 22,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-69 (Calendar No. 48).
H.R. 1915 was included in Division H of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1936

H.R. 1936, the Climate Resilient Communities Act, was
introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by Mr. Neguse and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1936 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 1936 was included in section 1626 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1967

H.R. 1967 a bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to
grant Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's
licenses, and for other purposes; was introduced in the House
on March 17, 2021, by Miss Gonzalez-Colon and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1967 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 1967 was included in section 4310 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1982

H.R. 1982, the Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2021,
was introduced in the House on March 17, 2021, by Mr. Panetta,
Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Suozzi, and Mr.
Thompson of California and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1982 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 1982 was included in section 1315 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 1994

H.R. 1994, the Stop for School Buses Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on March 17, 2021, by Mrs. Walorski and
13 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
Education and Labor. Within the Committee, H.R. 1994 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1994 were included in section 4402 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2008

H.R. 2008, the Local Water Protection Act, was introduced
in the House on March 18, 2021, by Ms. Craig and Mr. Mast and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee H.R. 2008 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2008 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 2008 on March 24, 2021, and
ordered that the measure be reported to the House by voice
vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2008 on May 28, 2021, as H.
Rpt. 117-45 (Calendar No. 28).
H.R. 2008 was considered by the House under suspension of
the rules on and passed the House pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 473 on June 15, 2021.
H.R. 2008 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on
June 16, 2021.
H.R. 2008 was included in section 12024 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2012

H.R. 2012, the Clean Corridors Act of 2021, was introduced
in the House on March 18, 2021, by Mr. DeSaulnier and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 2012 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2012 were included in section
1303 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2128

H.R. 2128, the Public Transit Safety Improvement Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on March 23, 2021, by Mr.
Brown of Maryland, Mrs. Demings, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Smith of New
Jersey, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. Fitzpatrick and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2128 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2128 was included in section 2602 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2129

H.R. 2129, the National Transit Frontline Workforce
Training Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on March 23,
2021, by Mr. Brown of Maryland and seven original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2129 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2129 was included in section 2601 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2141

H.R. 2141, the Motorcyclist Advisory Council
Reauthorization Act, was introduced in the House on March 23,
2021, by Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin,
Mr. Young, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Balderson, and Mr. Pappas, and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2141 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2141 was included in Section 3013 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2177

H.R. 2177, the Fair Transportation Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on March 23, 2021, by Mrs. Torres of
California, and 15 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2177 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2177 were included in sections
1631, 5109, and 5505 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2187

H.R. 2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, was
introduced in the House on March 26, 2021, by Mr. Bost, Ms.
Craig, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Stauber,
and Ms. Wild and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2187 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2187 were included in section 1308 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2197

H.R. 2197, the Innovative Materials for America's Growth
and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2021 or IMAGINE Act,
was introduced in the House on March 26, 2021, by Mr.
Cicilline, Mr. Larsen of Washington, and Mr. Rodney Davis of
Illinois and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure; the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology; and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within
the Committee, H.R. 2197 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2197 were included in section 5112 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2204

H.R. 2204, the Transportation Megaprojects Accountability
and Oversight Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on March
26, 2021, by Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2204 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2204 was included in section 1106 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2205

H.R. 2205, the Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener
Transportation Act, was introduced in the House on March 26,
2021, by Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2205 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2205 were included in section
2701 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2238

H.R. 2238, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on March 26, 2021, by Mr.
Lowenthal and 86 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce; the Committee on Ways and
Means; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and
the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the Committee, H.R.
2238 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 2238 was included in section 12028 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2306

H.R. 2306, the Small Community Transit Improvement Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on April 1, 2021, by Mr.
Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Palazzo, and Mr.
Panetta and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2306 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2306 were included in section 2902 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2340

H.R. 2340, the Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on April 1, 2021, by Mr. Pappas, Ms.
Newman, Ms. Sherrill, and Mr. Malinowski and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2340 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2340 were included in section
1615 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2380

H.R. 2380, the Saving Transit Art Resources Act or STAR
Act, was introduced in the House on April 8, 2021, by Ms. Adams
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2380 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2380 were included in section 2103 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2468

H.R. 2468, the Made in America Act of 2021, was introduced
in the House on April 13, 2021, by Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Kaptur,
Mr. Pocan, Ms. Bustos, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Axne, Mr. Ryan, Mr.
Tonko, Mr. Mrvan, and Mr. Cicilline and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and in addition
to the Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce,
Financial Services, Homeland Security, and Natural Resources.
Within the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R.
2468 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2468 were included in section
1112 and 7001 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2474

H.R. 2474, the Invest in American Railroads Act, was
introduced in the House on April 13, 2021, by Ms. Kuster, Mr.
Smucker, and Mr. Pappas, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2474 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 2474 was included in section 9104 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2483

H.R. 2483, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021,
was introduced in the House on April 13, 2021, by Mr. Peters
and eight original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
Financial Services. Within the Committee, H.R. 2483 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2483 was included in section 2703 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2514

H.R. 2514, the Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency
through TDM Act or MORE through TDM Act, was introduced in the
House on April 14, 2021, by Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Mr.
Huffman, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Sherrill, and Mr. Welch and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2514 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2514 were included in section 1103 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2595

H.R. 2595, the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation
for Economic Success Act or ROUTES Act, was introduced in the
House on April 15, 2021, by Mr. Pence and Mr. Cuellar and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2595 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Aviation; the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit; and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipeline, and
Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 2595 was included in section 1644 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2683

H.R. 2683, the Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure
Act, was introduced in the House on April 20, 2021, by Ms.
Davids of Kansas and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2683 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2683 were included in section 6007 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2687

H.R. 2687, the Improving National Safety by Updating the
Required Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor
Vehicles per Event Act of 2021 or INSURANCE Act, was introduced
in the House on April 20, 2021, by Mr. Garcia of Illinois and
eight original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2687 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2687 were included in section 4408 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2696

H.R. 2696, the Transportation Workforce Centers of
Excellence Act, was introduced in the House on April 20, 2021,
by Mr. Langevin and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 2696 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2696 were included in section
5104 of H.R. 2696, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2810

H.R. 2810, the Build America, Buy America Act, was
introduced in the House on April 22, 2021, by Mr. Ryan, Mr.
Aderholt, and Mr. Mrvan and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee H.R.
2810 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation; the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit;
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials; and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions relating to H.R. 2810 were included in Title IX,
Subtitle A, sections 70901-70917 of H.R. 3684.

H.R. 2833

H.R. 2833, the Reconnecting Communities Act, was introduced
in the House on April 26, 2021, by Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr.
Mfume, Ms. Blunt Rochester, and Mr. Evans and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2833 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2833 were included in section
1311 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2859

H.R. 2859, the Restoring Neighborhoods and Strengthening
Communities Act, was introduced in the House on April 26, 2021,
by Ms. Williams of Georgia and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2859 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2859 were included in section 1311 of
H.R. 3684, as passed in the House.

H.R. 2867

H.R. 2867, the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act,
was introduced in the House on April 28, 2021, by Ms. Bustos
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the
Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R.
2867 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2867 were included in section 3002 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2924

H.R. 2924, the Trails to Transit Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on April 30, 2021, by Mr. Gomez and 14
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2924 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 2924 was included in section 2506 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2937

H.R. 2937, the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, was introduced
in the House on April 30, 2021, by Mr. Payne and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2937 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 2937 was included in section 9204 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 2958

H.R. 2958, the End the Limo Loophole Act, was introduced in
the House on May 4, 2021, by Mr. Delgado, Mr. Tonko, and Ms.
Stefanik and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2958 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2958 were included in sections
4301 and 4403 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 2991

H.R. 2991, the Connecting America's Active Transportation
System Act, was introduced in the House on May 4, 2021, by Mr.
Pappas and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 2991 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 2991 were included in section
1309 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3016

H.R. 3016, the Commuter Parkway Safety and Reliability Act,
was introduced in the House on May 7, 2021, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Ruppersberger and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3016 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3016 was included in section 1504 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3017

H.R. 3017, the Bias In Automobile Stops Act of 2021 or BIAS
Act, was introduced in the House on May 7, 2021, by Mr. Brown
of Maryland, Mr. Vargas, and Mrs. Hayes and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3017 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3017 was included in section 3010 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3090

H.R. 3090, the Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by Mr.
Cohen, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois,
and Mr. Blumenauer, and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3090 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 3090 was included in section 9304 of H.R. 368, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3097

H.R. 3097, the Green Transportation Act, was introduced in
the House on May 11, 2021, by Mr. Doggett and 20 original
cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3097 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3097 were included in sections 1213,
1401, 1402, 2107, and 2108 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the
House.

H.R. 3238

H.R. 3238, the Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on May 14, 2021, by Ms.
Escobar and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 3238 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 3238 were included in section 12025 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3293

H.R. 3293, the Low-Income Water Customer Assistance
Programs Act of 2021, was included in H.R. 3684, as passed by
the House.
For legislative history, see H.R. 3293 under Measures of
Interest.

H.R. 3298

H.R. 3298, a bill to amend section 125 of title 23, United
States Code, to require that a project for the permanent repair
or reconstruction of a repeatedly damaged facility includes
feasible and economically justifiable improvements to increase
the resilience of such facility, and for other purposes; was
introduced in the House on May 18, 2021, by Ms. Davids of
Kansas and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2398 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3298 was included in section 1203 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3310

H.R. 3310, the Promoting Service in Transportation Act, was
introduced in the House on May 18, 2021, by Mr. Larsen of
Washington and eight original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3310 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3310 was included in section 5503 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3318

H.R. 3318, the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement
Financing Equity Act, was introduced in the House on May 18,
2021, by Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Crow, Mr. Buck, and Ms. DeGette,
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3318 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
H.R. 3318 was included in section 9104 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3329

H.R. 3329, the Small Transit Communities Modernization Act,
was introduced in the House on May 19, 2021, by Mr. Carbajal
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3329 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3329 were included in section 2902 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3381

H.R. 3381, the School Bus Safety Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on May 20, 2021, by Mr. Cohen and Mr.
Sires and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Education and Labor. Within
the Committee, H.R. 3381 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3381 were included in section
4401 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3481

H.R. 3481, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021,
was introduced in the House on May 25, 2021, by Mr. Carbajal
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3481 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
H.R. 3481 was included in section 9508 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3490

H.R. 3490, the Rural Transportation Improvement Act, was
introduced in the House on May 25, 2021, by Mr. Delgado and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3490 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3490 were included in section
2101 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3559

H.R. 3559, the Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act, was
introduced in the House on May 28, 2021, by Mrs. Axne and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3559 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3559 was included in section 1106 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3562

H.R. 3562, the Vision Zero Act of 2021, was introduced in
the House on May 28, 2021, by Mr. Blumenauer and Ms. Pressley
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3562 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3562 were included in sections 1403 and
1601 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3566

H.R. 3556, the National and Regional Greenways Act, was
introduced in the House on May 28, 2021, by Ms. Bordeaux, Ms.
McBath, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Williams of Georgia,
Mr. Bishop, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mrs. Torres
of California and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3566, was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3566 were included in section
1309 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3581

H.R. 3581, the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility
Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or
COMMUTE Act, was introduced in the House on June 1, 2021, by
Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3581, was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3581 were included in section
1404 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3651

H.R. 3651, the Revitalizing American Priorities for
Infrastructure Development Act or RAPID Act, was introduced in
the House on June 1, 2021, by Mr. Allred and Mr. Gallagher and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3651 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3651 was included in section 7001 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3668

H.R. 3668, the Ensuring Water Investments Benefit
Communities Act, was introduced in the House on June 1, 2021,
by Ms. Moore of Wisconsin and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Energy
and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R. 3668 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3668 was included in section 13404 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3675

H.R. 3675, the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act of 2020,
was introduced in the House on June 1, 2021, by Ms. Rice of New
York and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3675 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3675 was included in section 3018 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3690

H.R. 3690, the Solar Use Network Act or SUN Act, was
introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Ms. Bordeaux and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3690 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3690 were included in section 1118 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3698

H.R. 3698, the Don't BLock Our Communities Act or D-BLOC
Act, was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr. Cooper
and Ms. Napolitano and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3698 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
H.R. 3698 was included in section 9554 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3702

H.R. 3702, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating
Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021, was introduced in
the House on June 4, 2021, by Mrs. Dingell and six original
cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 3702 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 3702 was included in Division E of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3703

H.R. 3703, the Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Ms. Eshoo, Mr.
McKinley, and Mr. Delgado and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3703 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3703 was included in section 1603 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3718

H.R. 3718, the Bridge Investment Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr. Maloney of New
York, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, and Mr. LaHood and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3718 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3718 was included in section 1207 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3719

H.R. 3719, a bill to amend the Continuing Appropriations
Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act to limit financial
assistance provided to State-owned enterprises, and for other
purposes, was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr.
Maloney of New York and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3719 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3719 were included in section 1101 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3720

H.R. 3776, the Scenic Byways Reauthorization Act, was
introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr. Maloney of New
York and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3720 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3720 were included in section
1101 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3726

H.R. 3726, a bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to
establish a Center of Excellence to advance rail research and
development, was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by
Mrs. Newman and was referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3726 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 3726 was included in section 9606 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3734

H.R. 3734, a bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to
increase the Federal share payable for certain projects in
environmental justice communities, and for other purposes; was
introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Ms. Titus and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3734 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3734 were included in sections
1108 and 1606 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3750

H.R. 3750, the Equity in Transit Service Planning Act, was
introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland, Ms. Wilson of Florida, and Mr. Payne and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3750 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3750 was included in section 2504 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3757

H.R. 3757, the Multiple Substance Impaired Driving
Prevention Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on June 8,
2021, by Mr. Cohen and Miss Rice of New York and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the
Committee on the Judiciary. Within the Committee, H.R. 3757 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions related to H.R. 3757 were included in section
3017 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 3776

H.R. 3776, the Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting
Development of (BUILD) Veterans Businesses Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by Mr. Kim of New
Jersey, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Mr. Lamb and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3776 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 3776 was included in section 1634 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the Committee.

H.R. 3777

H.R. 3777, the Resilient Highways Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by Mr. Kim of New
Jersey, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Pingree, and Ms. Luria and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3777 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3777 were included in sections 1201,
1202, and 1203 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.

H.R. 4520

H.R. 4520, the Generating Resilient, Environmentally
Exceptional National Streets Act or GREEN STREETS Act, was
introduced in the House on July 19, 2021, by Mr. Huffman and
ten original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4520 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 4520 were included in sections 1401,
1402, 1403, 2107, and 2108 of H.R. 3684, as passed by the
House.

116th Congress

H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, was introduced in the House
on June 11, 2020, by Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Lipinski
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials from further consideration
of H.R. 2 on June 17, 2020.
On June 17 and 18, 2020, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure met in open session, to consider H.R. 2. The
Committee ordered the bill, as amended, to be favorably
reported to the House, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2 to the House on June 26,
2020, as H. Rpt. 116-437 (Calendar No. 350).
The Committee on Rules met on June 29, 2020, and granted a
structured Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2. The
Rule was filed in the House as H. Res. 1028, H. Rpt. 116-438.
The Rule provided for the consideration of H.R. 2 with two
hours of general debate; the previous question was considered
as ordered without intervening motions except motion to
recommit with or without instructions; the measure was
considered as read; and specified amendments were made in
order.
The House considered H. Res. 1028 on June 30, 2020, and
adopted the Rule by a recorded vote of 222 yeas and 183 nays
(Roll no. 131).
The House considered H.R. 2 under the provisions of H. Res.
1028 on June 30 and July 1, 2020. During Floor consideration,
the House considered the following en bloc amendments as
provided by the Rule: en bloc amendment 1 offered by Mr.
DeFazio, adopted by a recorded vote of 229 yeas and 189 nays
(Roll No. 132); en bloc amendment 2 offered by Mr. Lipinkski,
adopted by voice vote; en bloc amendment 3 offered by Mr.
Pallone, adopted by a recorded vote of 234 yeas and 178 nays
(Roll No. 133); en bloc amendment 4 offered by Mr. DeFazio,
adopted by voice vote; en bloc amendment 4 offered by Ms.
Waters, adopted by voice vote; en bloc amendment 5 offered by
Mr. Graves of Missouri, not adopted by a recorded vote of 179
yeas and 241 nays (Roll No. 134).
A motion to recommit with instructions to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure was agreed to by a recorded
vote of 224 yeas and 193 nays (Roll No. 137). The House passed
H.R. 2, as amended by a recorded vote of 233 yeas and 188 nays
(Roll No. 138).
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Odell Horton Federal Building

Public Law 117-74 H.R. 390

To redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main
Street in Memphis, Tennessee as the ``Odell Horton Federal
Building''.

Summary

H.R. 390 designates the Federal building at 167 North Main
Street in Memphis, Tennessee, commonly known as the Clifford
Davis and Odell Horton Federal Building, as the Odell Horton
Federal Building.

Legislative History

H.R. 390 was introduced in the House on January 21, 2021,
by Mr. Cohen, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Burchett, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr.
Kustoff, Mr. Rose, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mrs. Harshbarger,
and Mr. DesJarlais and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
390 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 390 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 390 on March 24, 2021; and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 390 to the House on November 1,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-157 (Calendar No. 41).
The House considered H.R. 390 under suspension of the rules
on November 3, 2021; and passed the measure on November 4,
2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 422 yeas, 2 nays (Roll No.
364).
H.R. 390 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on
November 15, 2021.
H.R. 390 was considered by the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works and ordered to be favorably
reported to the Senate without amendment on December 1, 2021.
H.R. 390 was reported by Mr. Carper without amendment or
written report (Calendar No. 171).
H.R. 390 passed the Senate without amendment by unanimous
consent clearing the measure for the President.
H.R. 390 was presented to the President on December 15,
2021, and signed into law that same day as Public Law 117-74.
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Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse

Public Law 117-75 H.R. 4660

To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse
located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as
the ``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United
States Courthouse''.

Summary

H.R. 4660 designates the Federal building and U.S.
courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West
Virginia, as the Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and
United States Courthouse.

Legislative History

H.R. 4660 was introduced in the House on July 22, 2021, by
Mr. McKinley and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4660 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4660 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 4660 on July 28, 2021; and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4660 to the House on November 1,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-161 (Calendar No. 42).
The House considered H.R. 4660 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021; and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 416 yeas, 4 nays, and 1
voting present (Roll No. 366).
H.R. 4660 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on
November 15, 2021.
H.R. 4660 was considered by the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works and ordered to be favorably
reported to the Senate, without amendment, on December 1, 2021.
H.R. 4660 was reported by Senator Carper without amendment
or written report (Calendar No. 172).
H.R. 4660 passed the Senate without amendment by unanimous
consent clearing the measure for the President.
H.R. 4660 was presented to the President on December 15,
2021, and signed into law on December 21, 2021, as Public Law
117-75.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Public Law No. 117-81 S. 1605

(H.R. 2272, H.R. 2386, H.R. 3033, H.R. 4350, H.R. 5682, H.R. 6467)

An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 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

S. 1605 was the legislative vehicle used to authorize the
activities and programs of the Department of Defense for fiscal
year 2022.

Legislative History

S. 1605 was introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2021, by
Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Padilla and referred
to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The Senate considered S. 1605 on June 9, 2021, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent. The Senate Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources was discharged from further
consideration of the bill.
On June 11, 2021, S. 1605 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
The Committee on Rules met and granted a Rule providing for
the consideration of S. 1605. The Rule was filed in the House
as H. Res. 838 (H. Rpt. 117-205) on December 7, 2021. S. 1605
passed the House pursuant to H. Res. 838 by a recorded vote of
363 yeas and 70 nays (Roll No. 405).
On December 8, 2021, a message on House action was received
in the Senate with a House amendment to the Senate bill. The
House amendment contained the language of the defense
authorization bill for fiscal year 2022.
A cloture motion on the motion to proceed to consideration
of S. 1605 was presented in the Senate and was invoked by the
Senate on December 14, 2021, by a recorded vote of 86 yeas and
13 nays (Record Vote Number 496).
The Senate considered the message from the House regarding
S. 1605 and agreed to the amendment by a recorded vote of 88
yeas and 11 nays (Record Vote No. 499).
S. 1605 was presented to the President on December 23,
2021, and signed into law on December 27, 2021, as Public Law
117-81.

H.R. 2272

H.R. 2272, a bill to authorize the Coast Guard to issue a
certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for
the vessel WIDGEON, and for other purposes, was introduced in
the House on March 26, 2021, by Mr. Bergman and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2272 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 2272 was included in section 3516 of the House
amendment to S. 1605.

H.R. 2386

H.R. 2386, the Expanding the Maritime Environmental and
Technical Assistance Program, was introduced in the House on
April 8, 2021, by Mr. Carbajal and Mr. Gibbs and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2386 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 2386 were included in section 3514 of
the House amendment to S. 1605.

H.R. 3033

H.R. 3033, a bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to
make certain improvements to the project selection criteria for
grants under the port and intermodal improvement program, and
for other purposes, was introduced in the House on May 7, 2021,
by Mr. Carbajal and Mr. Gibbs and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3033 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 3033 was included in section 3514 of the House
amendment to S. 1605.

H.R. 4350

H.R. 4350, the House companion measure, was introduced in
the House on July 2, 2021, by Mr. Smith of Washington and Mr.
Rogers of Alabama referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Within the Committee, H.R. 4350 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information
Systems; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special
Operations; the Subcommittee on Military Personnel; the
Subcommittee on Readiness; the Subcommittee on Seapower and
Projection Forces; the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces; and
the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
On July 28, 2021, the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative
Technologies, and Information Systems; the Subcommittee on
Military Personnel; the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection
Forces; and the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces considered and
held markups on H.R. 4350; each Subcommittee forwarding the
measure to the Full Committee by voice vote.
On July 29, 2021, the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land
Forces; the Subcommittee on Readiness; and the Subcommittee on
Intelligence and Special Operations considered and held markups
on H.R. 4350; each Subcommittee forwarding the measure to the
Full Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services considered H.R. 4350 and
held a markup on September 1, 2021, ordering the measure to be
reported to the House, as amended, on September 2, 2021, by a
recorded vote of 57 yeas and 2 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Armed Services on September 2, 2021, agreeing in order to
expedite consideration on the House floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would not seek a sequential
referral of H.R. 4350.
The Chair of the Armed Services responded on September 9,
2021, acknowledging the agreement to not seek a sequential
referral.
The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R. 4350 to the
House, as amended, on September 10, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-118
(Calendar No. 83).
The Committee on Armed Services filed a supplemental report
on H.R. 4350 to the House on September 17, 2021, as H. Rpt.
117-118, Pt. II.
The Committee on Rules adopted H. Res. 667 allowing for
consideration of H.R. 4350 under a structured rule.
H.R. 4350 was considered in the House pursuant to H. Res.
667 on September 21-23, 2021, passing the measure, as amended,
on September 23, 2022, by a recorded vote of 316 yeas and 113
nays (Roll No. 293).
H.R. 4350 was received in the Senate on October 18, 2021,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 144).
H.R. 4350 was considered in the Senate on November 15, 17,
18, 19, 29, 30, December 1 and 2, 2021, and returned to the
Senate Calendar on March 1, 2022 (Calendar No. 144).

H.R. 5682

H.R. 5682, the CBP Donations Acceptance Program
Reauthorization Act, was introduced in the House on October 22,
2021, by Ms. Barragan, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Cuellar, and Mr.
Vicente Gonzalez of Texas and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5682 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 5682 on
October 26, 2021, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security on November 9, 2021, agreeing to waive
further consideration of H.R. 5682. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to waive
further consideration.
H.R. 5682 was included in section 6410 of the House
amendment to S. 1605.

H.R. 6467

H.R. 6467, a bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to
make certain improvements to the project selection criteria for
grants under the port and intermodal improvement program, and
for other purposes, was introduced in the House on January 21,
2022, by Mr. Gimenez, Ms. Wilson, Mr. Young, Ms. Salazar, Mr.
Peters, Mr. Mast, and Mrs. Murphy of Florida and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6467 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 6467 were included in section 3514 of
the House amendment to S. 1605.
H.R. 6467 was included as section 5305 in H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 6467 was included as section 3522 in Public Law No.
117-263.

Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act

Public Law 117-114 H.R. 3113 (S. 904)

To require the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of
Agriculture, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil
Works to digitize and make publicly available geographic
information system mapping data relating to public access to
Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation, and for other
purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the
Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly
develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility
and interoperability among Federal databases for the collection
and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to Federal
lands.
The Interior Department, the Forest Service, and the Corps
of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information
system mapping data that includes:
Federal interests, including easements and rights-
of-way, in private land;
Status information as to whether roads and trails
are open or closed;
Dates on which roads and trails are seasonally
opened and closed;
Types of vehicles that are allowed on each segment
of roads and trails;
Boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational
shooting is regulated or closed; and
Boundaries of any portion of a body of water that
is closed to entry, is closed to watercraft, or has horsepower
limitations for watercraft.

Legislative History

H.R. 3113 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. Moore of Utah, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Neguse, and Ms. Schrier and
referred to the Committee on the Natural Resources, the
Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3113 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Committee on the Natural Resources held a hearing on
June 8, 2021, and considered H.R. 3113 on July 14, 2021;
ordering the measure to be reported to the House, amended, by
unanimous consent.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on March 10, 2022, agreeing to waive further
consideration of H.R. 3113. On March 11, 2022, the Chair of the
Committee on Natural Resources responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
On March 15, 2022, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration and
the measure was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources
as H. Rpt. 117-272 (Calendar No. 200).
H.R. 3113 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on March 15, 2022, and was agreed to by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 414 yeas and 9 nays (Roll No. 71).
On March 16, 2022, H.R. 3113 was received in the Senate and
read twice. On April 6, 2022, H.R. 3113 passed the Senate by
unanimous consent.
H.R. 3113 was presented to the President on April 26, 2022,
and signed into law on April 29, 2022, as Public Law 117-114.

S. 904

S. 904, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, was
introduced in the Senate on March 23, 2021, by Mr. Risch, Mr.
King of Maine, Mr. Daines, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Crapo, Mr.
Manchin, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Barrasso and referred
to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Within
the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources,
S. 904 was referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands,
Forests, and Mining. The Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests,
and Mining held a hearing regarding S. 904 on June 16, 2021.
On November 18, 2021, the Senate Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources considered S. 904 and ordered the measure to
be favorably reported to the Senate, with an Amendment in the
Nature of a Substitute, by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
reported S. 904 to the Senate on February 28, 2022, as S. Rpt.
117-83 (Calendar No. 284).

Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021

Public Law 117-115 S. 233 (H.R. 858)

A bill to designate the Rocksprings Station of the U.S. Border
Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as
the ``Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station''.

Summary

This bill designates the Rocksprings station of the U.S.
Border Patrol located on West Main Street in Rocksprings,
Texas, as the Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station.

Legislative History

S. 233 was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2021, by
Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Tester and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a
business meeting (S. Hrg. 117-108) and considered S. 233 on
September 22, 2021, ordering the measure to be favorably
reported to the Senate. The Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works reported S. 233 to the Senate with no written
report (Calendar No. 130).
The Senate considered S. 233 on October 7, 2021, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent.
On October 8, 2021, S. 233 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
The House considered S. 233 on March 30, 2022, under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
S. 233 was presented to the President on May 3, 2022, and
signed into law on May 5, 2022, as Public Law 117-115.

H.R. 858

H.R. 858, the Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on February 5, 2021, by Mr. Arrington,
Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Babin, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Wright, Mr.
Jackson, and Mr. Weber of Texas and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee H.R.
858 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

116th Congress

S. 4567, the Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2020, was
introduced in the Senate on September 14, 2020, by Mr. Cornyn,
Ms. Sinema, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Tester and referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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William T. Coleman, Jr., and Norman Y. Mineta Department of
Transportation Headquarters Act

Public Law 117-117 S. 400 (H.R. 4679)

A bill to designate the headquarters building of the Department
of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in
Washington, DC, as the ``William T. Coleman, Jr., and Norman Y.
Mineta Federal Building''.

Summary

This bill designates the headquarters building of the
Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE, in Washington, DC, as the ``William T. Coleman, Jr. and
Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building''.

Legislative History

S. 400 was introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2021,
by Mr. Wicker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Carper, Ms. Capito, Mr. Scott
of South Carolina, Mr. Booker, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Casey, Mr.
Toomey, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Inhofe, and Mr. Barrasso and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a
business meeting (S. Hrg. 117-92) and considered S. 400 on
March 24, 2021, ordering the measure to be favorably reported
to the Senate. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works reported S. 400 to the Senate with no written report
(Calendar No. 14).
The Senate considered S. 400 on April 14, 2021, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent.
On April 15, 2021, S. 400 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
The House considered S. 400 on March 30, 2022, under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure, as amended, by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 417 yeas, 4 nays (Roll No. 91).
On March 31, 2022, a message on House action was received
in the Senate with a House amendment to the Senate bill.
On April 6, 2022, the Senate agreed to the House amendment
to S. 400 by unanimous consent.
S. 400 was presented to the President on May 3, 2022, and
signed into law on May 6, 2022, as Public Law 117-117.

H.R. 4679

H.R. 4679, to designate the Federal building located at
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast in Washington, DC, as the
Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building, was introduced on July
26, 2021, by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4679 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4679 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 4679 on July 28, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4679 to the House on November 1,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-162 (Calendar No. 43).
H.R. 4679 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on November 3, 2021, and passed the House on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\-recorded vote of 409 yeas and 14 nays (Roll
No. 365).
On November 15, 2021, H.R. 4679 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

116th Congress

S. 3239, the William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of
Transportation Headquarters Act, was introduced in the Senate
on January 8, 2020, by Mr. Wicker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Barrasso,
Mr. Carper, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Ms. Harris, Mr.
Toomey, Mr. Casey, and Mr. Booker and referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
considered S. 3239 on February 11, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate. The Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works reported S. 3239 to
the Senate with no written report (Calendar No. 419).
The Senate considered S. 3239 on February 13, 2020, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
On, February 21, 2020, S. 3239, was received in the House
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, S. 3239 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
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Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse

Public Law 117-119 S. 1226

A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at
1501 North 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the
``Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse'', and for other
purposes.

Summary

This bill designates the U.S. courthouse at 1501 North 6th
Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the Sylvia H. Rambo
United States Courthouse.

Legislative History

S. 1226 was introduced in the Senate on April 20, 2021, by
Mr. Casey and Mr. Toomey and referred to the Senate Committee
on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a
business meeting (S. Hrg. 117-108) and considered S. 1226 on
September 22, 2021, ordering the measure to be favorably
reported to the Senate. The Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works reported S. 1226 to the Senate, with no written
report (Calendar No. 131).
The Senate considered S. 1226 on October 7, 2021, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
On October 8, 2021, S. 1226 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
The House considered S. 1226 on March 30, 2022, under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 364 yeas, 61 nays, and 1 present (Roll No.
96).
S. 1226 was presented to the President on May 3, 2022, and
signed into law on May 10, 2022, as Public Law 117-119.
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Louisa Swain Federal Office Building

Public Law 117-120 S. 2126

To designate the Federal Office Building located at 308 W. 21st
Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the ``Louisa Swain Federal
Office Building''.

Summary

This bill designates the Federal building located at 308
West 21st Street in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as the ``Louisa Swain
Federal Office Building''.

Legislative History

S. 2126 was introduced in the Senate on June 17, 2021, by
Ms. Lummis and Mr. Van Hollen and referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
considered S. 2126 on September 22, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
reported S. 2126 to the Senate on September 22, 2021, with no
written report.
The Senate considered S. 2126 on October 7, 2021, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
S. 2126 was received in the House on October 8, 2021, and
held at the desk.
S. 2126 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on March 30, 2022, and passed by a \2/3\ recorded vote of
412 yeas, 1 nay, and 1 present (Roll No. 97).
S. 2126 was presented to the President on May 3, 2022, and
was signed into law on May 10, 2022, as Public Law 117-120.
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Homeland Security for Children Act

Public Law 117-130 H.R. 4426

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the
needs of children are considered in homeland security planning,
and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in
homeland security planning.
Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into
account the needs of children, including children within
underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS
must require each office and component to seek advice and
feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.
The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into
activities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts
of terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a
technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Legislative History

H.R. 4426 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2021, by
Mr. Payne, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mrs. Watson Coleman,
Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Langevin, and Mrs.
Luria and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 4426 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 4426 on
July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security on September 23, 2021, agreeing that, in
order to expedite consideration on the House Floor, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure would waive
further consideration of H.R. 4426. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to waive
further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 4426 under suspension of the
rules on September 29, 2021, and passed the measure, amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 4426 was received in the Senate on September 30, 2021,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
On November 3, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs ordered the measure to be
favorably reported to the Senate.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs report filed on April 27, 2022, as S. Rpt. 117-100
(Calendar No. 351).
The Senate passed H.R. 4426 by unanimous consent on May 16,
2022.
H.R. 4426 was presented to the President on May 26, 2022,
and was signed into law on June 6, 2022, as Public Law 117-130.

116th Congress

In the 116th Congress, H.R. 2932, the Homeland Security for
Children Act, was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by
Mr. Payne and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the
Committee on Homeland Security and in addition to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 2932 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2932 on
October 23, 2019, and ordered the measure to be favorably
reported to the House.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security on January 7, 2020, agreeing that, in order
to expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 2932. On that same date, the Chair of the
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2932 to
the House on January 8, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-370, Pt. I
(Calendar No. 294). Subsequently, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 2932.

115th Congress

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1372, the Homeland Security for
Children Act, was introduced in the House on March 6, 2017, by
Mr. Payne and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the
Committee on Homeland Security and in addition to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 1372 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1372 on
March 8, 2017, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security on March 10, 2017, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 1372. On March 16, 2017, the Chair of the
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 1372 to
the House on April 24, 2017, as H. Rpt. 115-92, Pt. I (Calendar
No. 52). Subsequently, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 1372 under suspension of the
rules on April 25, 2017, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 1372 was received in the Senate on April 26, 2017,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

Public Law 117-146 S. 3580 (H.R. 4996)

To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to
prohibited acts by ocean common carriers or marine terminal
operators, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to
increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through
an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient,
and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1)
investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges
(i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2)
determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order
refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common
ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean
transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo
space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly
discriminatory methods.

Legislative History

S. 3580 was introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2022,
by Ms. Klobuchar and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 3580 on March 22, 2022, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with
an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation reported S. 3580 to the Senate on March 24,
2022, with no written report.
The Senate considered S. 3580 on March 31, 2022, and passed
the measure, as amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 3580 was received in the House on April 4, 2022, and
held at the desk.
S. 3580 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on June 13, 2022, and passed by a \2/3\ recorded vote of
369 yeas and 42 nays (Roll No. 256).
S. 3580 was presented to the President on June 14, 2022,
and was signed into law on June 16, 2022, as Public Law 117-
146.

H.R. 4996

H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on August 10, 2021, by Mr. Garamendi
and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee H.R.
4996 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 4996 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on December 8, 2021, and was passed, as amended, by a
\2/3\ recorded vote of 364 yeas and 60 nays (Roll No. 406).
On December 9, 2021, H.R. 4996 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Public Law 117-159 S. 2938 (H.R. 4771)

To designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building
located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as
the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and
Federal Building'', and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill designates (1) the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in
Tallahassee, Florida, as the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United
States Courthouse and Federal Building; and (2) the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 120 4th Street in Petaluma,
California, as the Lynn C. Woolsey Post Office Building.
This bill was also the legislative vehicle for the
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which makes changes to
various Federal firearms laws.

Legislative History

S. 2938 was introduced in the Senate on October 5, 2021, by
Mr. Rubio and Mr. Scott and referred to the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a
business meeting (S. Hrg. 117-133) and considered S. 2938 on
December 1, 2021, ordering the measure to be reported favorably
to the Senate, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
reported S. 2938 to the Senate on December 1, 2021, with no
written report.
The Senate considered S. 2938 on December 9, 2021, and
passed the measure, without amendment, by unanimous consent.
S. 2938 was received in the House on December 13, 2021, and
held at the desk.
S. 2938 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on March 30, 2022, and failed by a \2/3\ recorded vote of
238 yeas and 187 nays (Roll No. 95).
On May 16, 2022, the Committee on Rules met and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of S. 2938. The Rule was
filed in the House as H. Res. 1119. H. Res. 1119 was passed in
the House on May 17, 2022.
S. 2938 was further considered in the House pursuant to H.
Res. 1119 on May 17 and 18, 2022, and passed the House on May
18, 2022, by a recorded vote of 230 yeas and 190 nays (Roll No.
212).
On May 19, 2022, a message on House action was received in
the Senate with a House amendment to the Senate bill.
The Senate further considered S. 2938 on June 21-23, 2022,
concurring with the House amendment, Senate amendments, and an
amendment to the title by a recorded vote of 65 yeas and 33
nays (Record Vote Number 242).
On June 24, 2022, a message on Senate action was sent to
the House.
Amendments to S. 2938 were considered in the House on June
24, 2022, and agreed to by a recorded vote of 234 yeas and 193
nays (Roll No. 299).
S. 2938 was presented to the President on June 24, 2022,
and signed into law on June 25, 2022, as Public Law 117-159.

H.R. 4771

H.R. 4771, to designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in
Tallahassee, Florida, as the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United
States Courthouse and Federal Building'', was introduced in the
House on July 28, 2021, by Mr. Lawson of Florida and 25
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4771 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4771 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 4771 on October 27, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, by
voice vote.
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Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021 or CREW Act

Public Law 117-178 S. 2293 (H.R. 7001)

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights
to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill applies employment protections under the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act or
USERRA to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists
who deploy to major disaster and emergency sites. It allows
such reservists to claim such rights under USERRA even if they
do not provide notice of their absence from work due to
deployment.

Legislative History

S. 2293 was introduced in the Senate on June 24, 2021, by
Mr. Peters and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 2293 on July 14, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 2293 to the Senate on October 26, 2021, as
S. Rpt. 117-44 (Calendar No. 154).
The Senate considered S. 2293 on December 8, 2021, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
S. 2293 was received in the House on December 9, 2021, and
held at the desk.
S. 2293 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on September 13, 2022.
On September 14, 2022, S. 2293 was passed in the House by a
\2/3\ recorded vote of 387 yeas and 38 nays (Roll No. 429).
S. 2293 was presented to the President on September 28,
2022, and signed into law on September 29, 2022, as Public Law
117-178.

H.R. 7001

H.R. 7001, the FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act of 2022, was introduced in the House on
March 8, 2022, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Katko and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Within the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure H.R. 7001, was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
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Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021

Public Law 117-186 H.R. 468

To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of
incentive payments to expedite certain Federally financed
airport development projects.

Summary

H.R. 468 permits airports to use Airport Improvement
Program (AIP) funds to make incentive payments to contractors
for early completion of airport development and planning
projects. It seeks to incentivize early completion of Federally
funded airport improvement projects.
The AIP--a grant program administered by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)--is a key source of funding for
the planning and development of public-use airports in the
United States. AIP funds are often used for airside
infrastructure projects, such as runway, taxiway, or apron
construction or reconstruction. While necessary and beneficial,
these projects can sometimes have a significant effect on an
airport's operations and its users. H.R. 468 could help
alleviate these effects by permitting airports to use AIP funds
to make incentive payments to contractors for early completion
of certain airport development and planning projects.

Legislative History

H.R. 468 was introduced in the House on January 25, 2021,
by Mr. Graves of Missouri and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 468 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 468 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 468 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 468 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-40 (Calendar No. 23).
The House considered H.R. 468 under suspension of the rules
on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 468 was passed in the Senate on September 27, 2022, by
unanimous consent.
H.R. 468 was presented to the President on October 4, 2022,
and was signed into law on October 10, 2022, as Public Law 117-
186.

116th Congress

H.R. 5912

H.R. 5912, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure
Act of 2020, was introduced in the House on February 18, 2020,
by Mr. Graves of Missouri and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 5912 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration on February 26, 2020.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5912 on February 26, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, without
amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5912 to the House on July 29, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-464
(Calendar No. 372).
The House considered H.R. 5912 under suspension of the
rules on October 1, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended,
by voice vote.

S. 3958

S. 3958, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure
Act of 2020, was introduced in the Senate on June 15, 2020, by
Mr. Young, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Cruz, and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 3958 on July 22, 2020, and ordered
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, as amended,
by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation favorably reported S. 3958 to the Senate, as
amended, on December 16, 2020, as S. Rpt. 116-331 (Calendar No.
637).
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Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act or SPEED
Recovery Act

Public Law 117-189 H.R. 5641

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to increase the threshold for eligibility for
assistance under sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act,
and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill increases the eligibility threshold for
assistance to $1 million for what qualifies as a small project
under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, thereby allowing more recovery projects to
proceed under simplified procedures. The threshold must be
reviewed every three years.

Legislative

History H.R. 5641 was introduced in the House on October
20, 2021, by Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Webster
of Florida, and Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5641 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5641 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5641 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5641 to the House on March 24, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-274
(Calendar No. 201).
On April 5, 2022, H.R. 5641 was considered by the House
under suspension of the rules and was agreed to, as amended, by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 414 yeas and 11 nays (Roll No. 114).
On April 6, 2022, H.R. 5641 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 5641 on August 3, 2022, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported H.R. 5641 to the Senate on September 12, 2022,
as S. Rpt. 117-145 (Calendar No. 483).
On September 20, 2022, H.R. 5641 was agreed to in the
Senate, as amended, by unanimous consent. Message on Senate
action sent to the House on September 21, 2022.
Senate amendments to H.R. 5641 were agreed to in the House
under suspension of the rules on September 29, 2022.
H.R. 5641 was presented to the President on October 4,
2022, and signed into law on October 10, 2022, as Public Law
117-189.
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Bulb Replacement Improving Government With High Efficiency Technology
Act or BRIGHT Act

Public Law 117-202 S. 442 (H.R. 7636)

To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the
Administrator of General Services to procure the most life-
cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting products and
to issue guidance on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy
of those products, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill expands requirements relating to the procurement
and use of energy-efficient lighting in Federal buildings.
Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or
managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be
equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures.
Pursuant to this legislation, buildings must be equipped with
the most lifecycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting
systems available, including with respect to sensors, fixture
distribution, and other elements. In addition, the bill
specifically establishes requirements relating to the
procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other
requirements accordingly. Finally, it requires the GSA to
provide information to Federal, state, local, and Tribal
entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in
furtherance of governmental efficiency.

Legislative History

S. 442 was introduced in the Senate on February 25, 2021,
by Mr. Peters and Mr. Johnson and referred to the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 442 on November 3, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 442 to the Senate on February 16, 2022,
without amendment, as S. Rpt. 117-80 (Calendar No. 274).
The Senate considered S. 442 on March 30, 2022, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent.
On March 31, 2022, S. 442 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
S. 442 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on September 13, 2022. On September 14, 2022, S. 442 was
passed in the House by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 347 yeas and 78
nays (Roll No. 430).
S. 442 was presented to the President on October 17, 2022,
and was signed into law the same day as Public Law 117-202.

H.R. 7636

H.R. 7636, the was introduced in the House on April 28,
2022, by Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
7636 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 7636 on July 20, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 7636 on July 20, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 49 yeas and 4 nays (Roll No. 100).
H.R. 7636 was reported to the House on December 8, 2022, as
H. Rpt. 117-610 (Calendar No. 441).
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Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act

Public Law 117-203 S. 516 (H.R. 1339)

A bill to plan for and coordinate efforts to integrate advanced
air mobility aircraft into the national airspace system, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to
create an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) working group comprised
of representatives from various Federal departments and
agencies. The interagency working group is directed to
coordinate with state and local governments, civil aviation
industry leaders, labor unions, and other relevant
stakeholders, to evaluate, plan, and coordinate the efforts
necessary to ensure the safe operation of AAM technology within
the National Airspace System. This bill requires the working
group to develop a AAM National Strategy with recommendations
on the safety, security, and infrastructure needs to support
the deployment of AAM and advance U.S. leadership in this
emerging global sector.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must
study and report to Congress on the interests, roles, and
responsibilities of Federal, state, local, and tribal
governments affected by AAM aircraft and operations. Further,
the Department of Transportation must conduct an evaluation of
whether the AAM working group should be terminated after the
working group submits its required recommendations to Congress.

Legislative History

S. 516 was introduced in the Senate on March 1, 2021, by
Mr. Moran and Ms. Sinema and referred to the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 516 on May 12, 2021, and ordered
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation reported S. 516 to the Senate with an Amendment
in the Nature of a Substitute on December 17, 2021, as S. Rpt.
117-53 (Calendar No. 225).
The Senate considered S. 516 on March 23, 2022, and passed
the measure, as amended, by voice vote.
On March 24, 2022, S. 516 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
S. 516 was considered in the House on June 13, 2022, and
passed the House under suspension of the rules, as amended, by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 380 yeas and 30 nays (Roll No. 268).
A message on House action was received in the Senate with a
House amendment to Senate bill, on June 15, 2022.
The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 516 by
unanimous consent on September 21, 2022.
S. 516 was presented to the President on October 17, 2022,
and was signed into law on the same day as Public Law 117-203.

H.R. 1339

H.R. 1339, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and
Leadership Act, was introduced in the House on February 25,
2021, by Ms. Davids of Kansas and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1339 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1339 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 1339 on July 28, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1339 to the House on November
1, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-158 (Calendar No. 115).
The House considered H.R. 1339 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021, and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 383 yeas and 41 nays (Roll
No. 360).
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Planning for Animal Wellness Act or PAW Act

Public Law 117-212 S. 4205 (H.R. 7789)

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best
practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and
disasters, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency
to establish a working group to review and establish best
practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and
disasters.

Legislative History

S. 4205 was introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2022, by
Mr. Peters and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs considered S. 4205 on May 25, 2022,
ordering the measure to be favorably reported with an Amendment
in the Nature of a Substitute by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 4205 to the Senate with an Amendment in the
Nature of a Substitute on August 3, 2022, as S. Rpt. 117-140
(Calendar No. 466).
S. 4205 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on September 13, 2022.
On September 14, 2022, S. 4205 passed the House by voice
vote.
S. 4205 was presented to the President on October 17, 2022,
and signed into law on the same day as Public Law 117-212.

H.R. 7789

H.R. 7789, the was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022,
by Ms. Titus and Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
7789 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 7789 on June 15, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 7789 on June 15, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 7789 was reported to the House on December 8, 2022, as
H. Rpt. 117-611 (Calendar No. 442).
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National Railway Labor

Public Law 117-216 H.J. Res. 100

To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved
disputes between certain railroads represented by the National
Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor
Conference and certain of their employees.

Summary

This joint resolution requires the parties to the disputes
between certain railroads and labor organizations to accept the
most recent tentative agreements, side letters, and local
carrier agreements entered into by the parties that have not
been ratified before the date of enactment of the joint
resolution.

Legislative History

H.J. Res. 100 was introduced in the House on November 29,
2022, by Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.J.
Res. 100 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
On November 30, 2022, H.J. Res. 100 was considered in the
House and passed by a recorded vote of 290 yeas and 137 nays
(Roll No. 490).
The same day, H.J. Res. 100 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 570).
H.J. Res. 100 was considered in the Senate on December 1,
2022, and was passed, without amendment, by a recorded vote of
80 yeas and 15 nays (Record Vote No. 370).
On December 2, 2022, H.J. Res. 100 was presented to the
President and signed into law on December 5, 2022, as Public
Law 117-216.
See also H. Con. Res. 119 under Measures Passed the House.
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James D. Todd United States Courthouse

Public Law 117-240 S. 4017

A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 111
South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the ``James D.
Todd United States Courthouse'', and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill designates the United States courthouse located
at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the
``James D. Todd United States Courthouse''.

Legislative History

S. 4017 was introduced in the Senate on April 6, 2022, by
Ms. Blackburn and Mr. Hagerty and referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of S. 4017 on November
30, 2022.
On the same day, S. 4017 was considered in the Senate and
was passed by unanimous consent.
S. 4017 was considered in the House on December 13, 2022,
and passed under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
S. 4017 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-240.
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Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of 2022

Public Law 117-242 S. 5060

A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 212 Third
Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the ``Paul D.
Wellstone Federal Building'', and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill designates the Federal building located at 212
Third Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the ``Paul D.
Wellstone Federal Building''.

Legislative History

S. 5060 was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2022,
by Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Grassley, and Ms. Smith of Minnesota and
referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of S. 5060 on November
30, 2022.
On the same day, S. 5060 was considered in the Senate and
was passed by unanimous consent.
S. 5060 was considered in the House on December 13, 2022,
and passed under suspension of the rules by voice vote.
S. 5060 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-242.
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FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act of 2022 or FIRE Act

Public Law 117-251 S. 3092 (H.R. 5782)

A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to improve the provision of certain
disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill would improve FEMA's response to wildfires and
enable tribes to access Emergency Operation Center grants. It
would also ensure cultural competency for FEMA's counseling and
case management services, help ensure relocation assistance is
accessible to public infrastructure in fire prone areas,
prioritize survivors' housing needs after disasters, ensure
equity of assistance for Tribal communities and Tribal
governments, and examine ways to speed up the federal
assistance process and improve the availability of fire
insurance.

Legislative History

S. 3092 was introduced in the Senate on October 27, 2021,
by Mr. Padilla and Mr. Wyden and referred to the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government
Affairs considered S. 3092 on February 2, 2022, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, as amended.
S. 3092 was reported to the Senate on September 12, 2022,
as S. Rpt. 117-144 (Calendar No. 482).
S. 3092 was considered in the Senate on September 28, 2022,
and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 3092 was considered in the House on November 17, 2022,
and passed, as amended, by voice vote.
On December 7, 2022, the Senate agreed to the House
amendment to S. 3092 by unanimous consent.
S. 3092 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-251.

H.R. 5782

H.R. 5782, the FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency Act
of 2021 or FIRE Act, was introduced in the House on October 28,
2021, by Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Huffman,
and Mr. Panetta and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on
Financial Services. Within the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, H.R. 5782 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
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A Bill To Amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of
2006 To Repeal Certain Obsolete Requirements, and for Other Purposes

Public Law 117-253 S. 3499

A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform
Act of 2006 to repeal certain obsolete requirements, and for
other purposes.

Summary

This bill repeals a provision of the Post-Katrina Emergency
Management Reform Act of 2006 that requires the Department of
Homeland Security to promulgate regulations to minimize the
excessive use by contractors of subcontractors or tiers of
subcontractors to perform the principal work of any contract
for facilitating response to or recovery from a natural or man-
made disaster.

Legislative History

S. 3499 was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2022,
by Mr. Peters and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 3499 on February 2, 2022, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate by voice vote.
S. 3499 was reported to the Senate on May 9, 2022, as S.
Rpt. 117-107 (Calendar No. 364).
On June 7, 2022, S. 3499 was considered in the Senate and
was passed by unanimous consent.
S. 3499 was considered in the House on December 5, 2022,
and was passed on December 6, 2022, under suspension of the
rules by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 424 yeas and 1 nay (Roll No.
508).
S. 3499 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-253.
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Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act

Public Law 117-254 S. 3662

A bill to temporarily increase the cost share authority for
aqueous film forming foam input-based testing equipment, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill temporarily allows the Federal Aviation
Administration to cover 100 percent of the costs for airports
to purchase and deploy equipment to test fire suppression
systems that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS) without discharging such substances. PFAS are
manmade substances and may have adverse human health effects.

Legislative History

S. 3662 was introduced in the Senate on February 16, 2022,
by Mr. Peters, Mr. Moran, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Capito, Ms.
Klobuchar, and Ms. Lummis and referred to the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 3662 on March 22, 2022, ordering
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation reported S. 3662 to the Senate with an Amendment
in the Nature of a Substitute on August 2, 2022, as S. Rpt.
117-138 (Calendar No. 462).
S. 3662 was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent on
September 6, 2022.
On September 9, 2022, S. 3662 was received in the House and
held at the desk.
S. 3662, as amended, was considered in the House under
suspension of the rules, on September 28, 2022, and passed the
House on September 29, 2022, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 381
yeas and 42 nays (Roll No. 468).
A message on House action was received in the Senate with a
House amendment to the Senate bill, on October 11, 2022.
The Senate agreed to the House amendment on S. 3662 on
December 1, 2022, by unanimous consent.
S. 3662 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-254.
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Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022

Public Law 117-255 S. 3875 (H.R. 7242)

A bill to require the President to develop and maintain
products that show the risk of natural hazards across the
United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the President to continue to maintain a
natural hazard assessment program that develops and maintains
publicly available products to show the risk of natural hazards
across the United States.
Such products shall show the risk of natural hazards and
include ratings and data for loss exposure, social
vulnerability, community resilience, and any other element
determined by the President.
The President shall (1) review the underlying methodology
of any product that is a natural hazard risk assessment and
receive public input on the methodology and data used for the
product, and (2) consider including additional data in any
product that is a natural disaster hazard risk assessment.
Additionally, the President must conduct such reviews to
evaluate and update the assessments at least every five years.
Using the reviewed assessments, the President must
periodically identify and designate community disaster
resilience zones (CDRZs), which shall be (1) the 50 census
tracts assigned the highest individual hazard risk ratings; and
(2) in each state, not less than 1 percent of census tracts
that are assigned a high individual risk rating, taking into
consideration specified geographic balance.
The President may provide financial, technical, or other
assistance to an eligible entity (a state, Indian tribal
government, or local government) that plans to perform a
resilience or mitigation project within, or that primarily
benefits, a CDRZ.

Legislative History

S. 3875, the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of
2022, was introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2022, by Mr.
Peters and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 3875 and held a markup on March 30, 2022,
ordering the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate
with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs report filed. S. Rpt. 117-141 (Calendar No. 479).
S. 3875 was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent on
September 28, 2022.
S. 3875 was considered in the House under suspension of the
rules on December 5, 2022, and was agreed to by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 333 yeas and 92 nays on December 6, 2022 (Roll
No. 507).
S. 3875 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 20, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-255.

H.R. 7242

See H.R. 7242 under Measures Reported by the Committee/
Pending in the House for complete legislative history.
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Bargain-Price Options

Public Law 117-257 H.R. 2220

To amend title 40, United States Code, to modify the treatment
of certain bargain-price options to purchase at less than fair
market value, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill specifies that a bargain-price purchase option
(i.e., the option to purchase property at less than fair market
value) in a lease agreement for a Federal building may be
exercised only to the extent the option is specifically
provided for in subsequent acts of Congress. The bill applies
to lease agreements that are entered into on or after January
1, 2021.

Legislative History

H.R. 2220 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2021, by
Mr. Guest, Mr. Webster of Florida, and Mr. Pence and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 2220 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 2220 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 2220 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 2220 to the House on November 1, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-159
(Calendar No. 116).
H.R. 2220 was considered in the House on November 3, 2021,
and was passed in the House under suspension of the rules on
November 4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 416 yeas and 4
nays (Roll No. 363).
On November 15, 2021, H.R. 2220 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
On November 30, 2022, the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 2220 and the Senate passed the measure by unanimous
consent.
H.R. 2220 was presented to the President on December 16,
2022, and signed into law on December 21, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-257.
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James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Public Law 117-263 H.R. 7776

(H.R. 509, H.R. 539, H.R. 610, H.R. 628, H.R. 987, H.R. 1144, H.R.
1561, H.R. 1921, H.R. 2008, H.R. 2134, H.R. 3193, H.R. 3238, H.R. 3614,
H.R. 3709, H.R. 4375, H.R. 4729, H.R. 5115, H.R. 5329, H.R. 5703, H.R.
5957, H.R. 6467, H.R. 6506, H.R. 6705, H.R. 6719, H.R. 6728, H.R. 6801,
H.R. 6831, H.R. 6865, H.R. 6866, H.R. 7198, H.R. 7211, H.R. 7476, H.R.
7520, H.R. 7696, H.R. 7721, H.R. 7762, H.R. 7796, H.R. 7797, H.R. 7838,
H.R. 7900, H.R. 7950, H.R. 8079, H.R. 8300, H.R. 8383, H.R. 8389, H.R.
8633, H.R. 8728, H.R. 8965, H.R. 9176)

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 bill authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
carry out activities concerning water resources development
projects, water supply and wastewater infrastructure, flood
control, navigation, hydropower, or ecosystem restoration, such
as shoreline restoration. In addition, it modifies the process
used to deauthorize certain inactive water resources
development projects.
H.R. 7776 was also the legislative vehicle used to
authorize the activities and programs of the Department of
Defense for fiscal year 2023.

Legislative History

H.R. 7776 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2022, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Ms. Napolitano, and Mr.
Rouzer, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7776 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7776 on May 18,
2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 7776 on May 18, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 7776 to the House on June 7, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-347
(Calendar No. 261). On the same day, H.R. 7776 was considered
in the House under suspension of the rules.
On June 8, 2022, H.R. 7776 passed the House under
suspension of the rules, as amended, by a \2/3\ recorded vote
of 384 yeas and 37 nays (Roll No. 253).
On June 9, 2022, H.R. 7776 was received in the Senate, read
twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders (Calendar No. 399).
H.R. 7776 was laid before the Senate by unanimous consent
on July 28, 2022. The measure was considered and passed in the
Senate, as amended, by a recorded vote of 93 yeas and 1 nay
(Record Vote Number 273).
On December 8, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of H. Con.
Res. 121, the long title of H.R. 7776 was amended to read: ``An
Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 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.''. Pursuant to the
provisions of H. Res. 1512, the short title of H.R. 7776 was
amended from the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023.
On December 13, and 14, 2022, H.R. 7776 was considered in
the Senate and motions were submitted to concur with House
amendments to the Senate amendments.
On December 15, 2022, the House Amendment to the Senate
Amendment to H.R. 7776 was agreed to by the Senate by a vote of
83-11 (Record Vote Number 396).
H.R. 7776 was presented to the President on December 22,
2022, and signed into law on December 23, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-263.

H.R. 509

H.R. 509, the Coast Guard Safety and Accountability Act,
was introduced in the House on January 28, 2021, by Ms.
Brownley and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 509 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 509 was included in section 213 of H.R. 6865, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 509 was included in section 213 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 509 was included in section 11501 of Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 539

For the Legislative History of H.R. 539, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 539 was included in section 5308 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and included in Division E of Public Law
No. 117-263.

H.R. 610

For the Legislative History of H.R. 610, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 610 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 610 was included in Division H of Public Law No. 117-
263.

H.R. 628

H.R. 628, the Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of
2021, was introduced in the House on January 28, 2021, by Mr.
Young, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, and Mr. Graves of Louisiana
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on the Judiciary. Within the
Committee, H.R. 628 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 628 was included in section 504 of H.R. 6865, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 628 was included in section 504 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 628 was included in section 11520 of Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 1144

For the Legislative History of H.R. 1144, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 1144 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 1144 was included in Division H of Public Law No. 117-
263.

H.R. 987

H.R. 1561

H.R. 1561, the Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on March 3, 2021, by Mr. Gallagher, Ms.
Kaptur, Mr. Gibbs, Ms. Dingell, Ms. McClain, Mr. Bergman, Ms.
Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Joyce, and Mr. Stauber
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1561 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 1561 was included in section 210 of H.R. 6865, as
passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 1561 were included in section 210 of
H.R. 7900 as passed by the House. Provisions of H.R. 1561 were
included in section 11212 of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 1921

For the Legislative History of H.R. 1921, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 1921 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and provisions were included in Division H
of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 2008

For the Legislative History of H.R. 2008, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 2008 was included in Division H of Public Law No. 117-
263.

H.R. 2134

H.R. 2134, the Southern New England Regional Commission
Act, was introduced in the House on March 23, 2021, by Mr.
Cicilline, Ms. Trahan, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Courtney, Mr.
Auchincloss, and Mr. Neal and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Financial Services. Within the Committee, H.R.
2134 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 2134 was included in section 5315 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3193

For the Legislative History of H.R. 3193, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 3193 was included in section 5326 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3238

H.R. 3614

H.R. 3614, the Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021, was
introduced in the House on May 28, 2021, by Ms. Meng and 83
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Education
and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,
Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3614 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 3614 was included in section 5309 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 3709

For the Legislative History of H.R. 3709, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 3709 was included in section 5306 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and provisions were included in Division E
of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 4375

H.R. 4375, the Twenty-First Century Dams Act, was
introduced in the House on July 9, 2021, by Ms. Kuster, Mr.
Young, Ms. Schrier, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Dingell, Ms. Brownley, Mr.
Cleaver, Ms. Watson Coleman, Ms. Barragan, and Mr. Peters and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on
Agriculture. Within the Committee, H.R. 4375 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 4375 were included in sections 116 and
117 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 4729

H.R. 4729, Andy's Bill, was introduced in the House on July
27, 2021, by Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 4729 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 4729 were included in section 302 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 5115

H.R. 5115, a bill to ensure funding for the improvement of
the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, was introduced in
the House on August 30, 2021, by Ms. Luria and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5115 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 5115 was included in section 103 of H.R. 6865, as
passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5115 were included in section 103 of
H.R. 7900, as passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5115 were included in section 11106 and
11204 of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 5329

H.R. 5329, the Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness
Act of 2021, was introduced in the House on September 22, 2021,
by Mr. Carbajal and Ms. Brownley and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on the
Judiciary. Within the Committee, H.R. 5329 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions related to H.R. 5329 were included in section
306 of H.R. 6865, as passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5329 were included in section 306 of
H.R. 7900, as passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5329 were included in section 11503 of
Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 5703

For the Legislative History of H.R. 5703, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Reported by the
Committee/Pending in the House.
H.R. 5703 was included in section 5841 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 5703 was included in Division G of Public Law No. 117-
263.

H.R. 5957

H.R. 5957, a bill to reduce risks to marine mammals, and
for other purposes, was introduced in the House on November 12,
2021, by Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Kilmer,
Ms. Strickland, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Schrier, and Ms. DelBene and
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on
Armed Services. Within the Committee, H.R. 5957 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions related to H.R. 5957 were included in section
517 of H.R. 6865, as passed by the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5957 were included in section 517 of
H.R. 7900, as passed by the House.
H.R. 5957 was included as sections 11302, 11303, and 11305
of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 5964

H.R. 5964, the Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act,
was introduced in the House on November 12, 2021, by Mr. Suozzi
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed
Services. Within the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, H.R. 5964 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 5964 was included as section 3531 of Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 6467

H.R. 6506

H.R. 6506, the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes Waterways
Protection Act, was introduced in the House on January 25,
2022, by Ms. Stefanik and Mr. Morelle and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6506 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 6506 was included in section 211 of H.R. 6865, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 6506 was included in section 211 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 6506 was included as section 11214 in Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 6705

H.R. 6705, the Shoreline Health Oversight, Restoration,
Resilience, and Enhancement Act or SHORE Act, was introduced in
the House on February 11, 2022, by Ms. Blunt Rochester and Mr.
Graves of Louisiana and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
6705 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 6705 were included in sections 103, 133,
302, 321, 331, 348, 401, 8102(b), 8103, 8142, 8144, 8148, 8308,
8327, 8337, 8341, 8382(a), 8384, 8386, and 8395 of H.R. 7776,
as passed by the House.

H.R. 6719

H.R. 6719, a bill to amend the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 and the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to
provide assistance to non-Federal interests for water-related
environmental infrastructure projects in northern and southern
West Virginia, and for other purposes, was introduced in the
House on March 16, 2021, by Mr. McKinley and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6719 was referred to the Subcommittee Water
Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 6719 were included in sections 337,
8373, and 8374 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 6801

H.R. 6801, the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, was
introduced in the House on February 18, 2022, by Ms. Williams
of Georgia, Mr. Himes, and Mr. Bacon and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6801 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 6801 was included in section 5314 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 6831

H.R. 6831 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2022,
by Mr. Carson and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6831 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation.
H.R. 6831 was included in section 305 of H.R. 7900.
H.R. 6831 was included as section 11502 in Public Law No.
117-263.

H.R. 6865

For the Legislative History of H.R. 6865, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 6865 was included in Division G of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and provisions were included in Division K
of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 6866

H.R. 6866, the Safer Seas Act, was introduced in the House
on February 28, 2022, by Mr. DeFazio and 13 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6866 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 6866 was included as Title VI of H.R. 6865, as passed
by the House.
H.R. 6866 was included in Division G, title VI of H.R.
7900, as passed by the House. Provisions of H.R. 6866 were
included in Division K of Public Law No. 117-263.
For the Legislative History of H.R. 6866, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.

H.R. 7198

H.R. 7198, the Chattahoochee River Act, was introduced in
the House on March 24, 2022, by Ms. Bordeaux, Ms. Williams of
Georgia, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
and Ms. McBath and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7198 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 7198 were included in sections 302 and
8144 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7211

For the Legislative History of H.R. 7211, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures passed the House.
H.R. 7211 was included in section 5307 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and provisions were included in Division E
of Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 7476

H.R. 7476, the Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses
After Certain Emergencies Act or REPLACE Act, was introduced in
the House on April 7, 2022, by Mr. Neguse and Mr. Curtis and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7476 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 7476 was included in Division C, title I, section 103
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
For legislative activity, see H.R. 5118 under Measures of
Interest.
H.R. 7476 was included in section 5316 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 7520

H.R. 7520, a bill to direct the Corps of Engineers to
develop a comprehensive plan for Lake Okeechobee and northern
estuaries ecosystem restoration, and for other purposes, was
introduced in the House on April 14, 2021, by Mr. Mast and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7520 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 7520 were included in sections 216 and
8215 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7696

H.R. 7696, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of
2022, was introduced in the House on May 10, 2022, by Mr.
Pappas and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7696 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 7696 was included in section 5883 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 7721

H.R. 7721, the Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act, was
introduced in the House on May 11, 2022, by Ms. Leger Fernandez
and Ms. Stansbury and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7721 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7721 was included in Division C, title I, section 104
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
For legislative activity, see H.R. 5118 under Measures of
Interest and Appropriations.
H.R. 7721 was included in section 5886 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 7762

H.R. 7762, the USACE Military Personnel Augmentation Act of
2022, was introduced in the House on May 13, 2022, by Mrs.
Napolitano and Mr. Rouzer and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
7762 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 7762 was included in sections 128 and 8124 of H.R.
7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7796

H.R. 7796, the Lake Lanier and Upper Chattahoochee Safety
Act, was introduced in the House on May 17, 2022, by Ms.
Bordeaux and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7796 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 7796 were included in sections 218 and
8229 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7797

H.R. 7797, a bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to
carry out a study relating to projects to restore the Florida
Central Gulf Coastal Shellfish and Seagrass habitat, and for
other purposes, was introduced in the House on May 17, 2022, by
Mr. Buchanan and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7797 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 7797 were included in sections 215 and
8216 of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7838

H.R. 7838, the Paycheck Protection Program Fairness for
Engineering Services Act, was introduced in the House on May
19, 2022, by Mr. Brown of Maryland and Mr. Katko and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 7838 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 7838 was included in section 5905 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 7900

H.R. 7900 was introduced in the House on May 27, 2022, by
Mr. Smith of Washington and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber,
Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems held a markup
on June 8, 2022. H.R. 7900 was forwarded from the Subcommittee
to the Full Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic
Forces held a markup on June 8, 2022. H.R. 7900 was forwarded
from the Subcommittee to the Full Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower
and Projection Forces held a markup on June 8, 2022. H.R. 7900
was forwarded from the Subcommittee to the Full Committee, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Military
Personnel held a markup on June 8, 2022. H.R. 7900 was
forwarded from the Subcommittee to the Full Committee by voice
vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness
held a markup on June 8, 2022. H.R. 7900 was forwarded from the
Subcommittee to the Full Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical
Air and Land Forces held a markup on June 9, 2022. H.R. 7900
was forwarded from the Subcommittee to the Full Committee by
voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on
Intelligence and Special Operations held a markup on June 9,
2022. H.R. 7900 was forwarded from the Subcommittee to the Full
Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Armed Services held a markup on June 23,
2022. H.R. 7900 was ordered to be reported to the House, as
amended, by a recorded vote of 57 yeas and 1 nay.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Armed Services on June 24, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 7900.
The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services responded on
June 30, 2022, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R. 7900 to the
House on July 1, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-397 (Calendar No. 305).
On July 7, 2022, the Committee on Armed Services filed a
supplemental report on July 7, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-397, Pt.
II.
On July 13, 2022, the Committee on Rules adopted H. Res.
1224 allowing for consideration of H.R. 7900 without
intervening motions with the exception of a motion to recommit.
H.R. 7900 was considered in the House pursuant to H. Res.
1224 on July 13 and 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, H.R. 7900
passed the House by a recorded vote of 329 yeas and 101 nays
(Roll No. 350).
H.R. 7900 was received in the Senate on July 28, 2022.
On August 3, 2022, H.R. 7900 was read twice and placed on
the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar
No. 467).
On October 11, 2022, H.R. 7900 was laid before the Senate
by unanimous consent.

H.R. 7950

H.R. 7950, a bill to amend the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for
Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes, was introduced in the
House on June 3, 2022, by Mr. Williams of Georgia and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 7950 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 7950 were included in sections 345 and
8375(b) of H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8079

H.R. 8079, the Small Business Contracting Fairness Act of
2022, was introduced in the House on June 15, 2022, by Mr.
Johnson of Georgia and 13 original cosponsors and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in
addition to the Committee on Small Business. Within the
Committee, H.R. 8079, was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
H.R. 8079 was included in section 5317 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 8300

H.R. 8300, the Empowering Resilient Local Communities Act,
was introduced in the House on July 7, 2022, by Mr. Blumenauer
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 8300 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 8300 was included in Division C, title VI, section 601
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
For legislative activity, see H.R. 5118 under Measures of
Interest.
H.R. 8300 was included in section 5320 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 8383

H.R. 8383, to amend the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the
development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and
for other purposes, was introduced in the House on July 14,
2022, by Ms. Kuster and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
8383, was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 8383 were included in section 8123 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8389

H.R. 8389, the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act, was introduced
in the House on July 14, 2022, by Mr. Stewart, Mr. Owens, and
Mr. Curtis, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 8389 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 8389 were included in section 8142 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8633

H.R. 8633, the City of East Point Stormwater Management
Act, was introduced in the House on July 29, 2022, by Ms.
Williams of Georgia and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
8633 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 8633 were included in section 8375(b) of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8728

H.R. 8728, the Oregon Inlet Jetty Feasibility Study Act of
2022, was introduced in the House on August 19, 2022, by Mr.
Murphy and Mr. Wittman and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
8728 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 8728 were included in section 8201 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8965

H.R. 8965, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control Act, was
introduced in the House on September 22, 2022, by Mr. Joyce and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 8965 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 8965 were included in section 8305 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.

H.R. 9176

H.R. 9176, to direct the Secretary of the Army, acting
through the Chief of Engineers, to convey to the Municipality
of Belleville, Illinois, a parcel of real property located at
the Army Reserve Facility in Belleville, Illinois, and for
other purposes, was introduced in the House on October 14,
2022, by Mr. Bost and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
9176 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 9176 were included in section 8377 of
H.R. 7776, as passed by the House.
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Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

Public Law 117-301 H.R. 7181

To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to
direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for
the posting of contact information of the national human
trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport,
over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger
railroad station operating within the United States, and for
other purposes.

Summary

This bill provides for the posting of the National Human
Trafficking Hotline contact information in a visible place in
all Federal buildings, and in the restrooms of all U.S.
airlines, airports, trains, train stations, buses, bus
stations, and ports of entry.

Legislative History

H.R. 7181 was introduced in the House on March 21, 2022, by
Mr. Jefferies, Mr. Issa, Ms. Bass, and Ms. Mace and referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 7181 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 7181 and
held a markup on June 15, 2022, ordering the measure to be
reported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
the Judiciary on September 8, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 7181.
On September 13, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on the
Judiciary responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the
agreement to waive further consideration; and agreeing to
support the request for the appointment of Conferees should a
House-Senate Conference be called.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7181 on September
19, 2022. The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 7181 to
the House, as H. Rpt. 117-477, Pt. I (Calendar No. 371).
On September 19, 2022, H.R. 7181 was passed in the House
under suspension of the rules, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 7181 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions on September 20, 2022.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7181
on December 15, 2022. On the same day, H.R. 7181 was passed in
the Senate by unanimous consent.
H.R. 7181 was presented to the President on December 23,
2022, and signed into law on December 27, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-301.
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MEASURES ENROLLED / PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT / OR PASSED BY BOTH
HOUSES

Sami's Law

H.R. 1082

To require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced
digital system to verify passengers with their authorized ride-
hailing vehicles and drivers.

Summary

This bill, as amended, prohibits the sale of any signage
that is designed to identify a transportation network company
(TNC) vehicle or that contains a TNC's proprietary trademark or
logo, unless authorized by the TNC. The bill also directs the
Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the
incidence of assaults, including sexual assaults, on TNC
passengers and drivers, and to review background checks
conducted on prospective TNC drivers.

Legislative History

H.R. 1082 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2021,
by Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Wilson
of South Carolina, Mr. Sires, and Mr. Gottheimer and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the
Committee on the Budget. Within the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, H.R. 1082 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Highways and Transit.
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on December 13, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Energy and Commerce would waive further consideration of H.R.
1082.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded on that same day, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and the agreement to waive further consideration of
H.R. 1082.
H.R. 1082 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on December 13, 2022, and passed by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 349 yeas and 80 nays (Roll No. 522).
H.R. 1082 was received in the Senate and read twice on
December 15, 2022.
On December 22, 2022, H.R. 1082 was considered in the
Senate by unanimous consent and passed with an amendment and
amendment to the Title by unanimous consent.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1531, the House
agreed to the Senate amendments on December 23, 2022.

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

H.R. 1917

To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard
mitigation assistance programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill would modify eligibility for FEMA's Hazard
Mitigation Assistance grant programs to allow state, local,
Tribal, and territorial governments to begin certain land
acquisition and simple construction which do not require a
comprehensive review.

Legislative History

H.R. 1917 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by
Mrs. Fletcher and Mr. McCaul and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Financial Services. Within the Committee, H.R.
1917 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1917 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1917 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on November 2, 2021, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Financial Services would waive further consideration of H.R.
1917. The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded on that same day, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Financial Services
and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1917 to the House on November 2, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-170,
Pt. I (Calendar No. 124). Subsequently, the Committee on
Financial Services was discharged from further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 1917 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021; and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 409 yeas and 16 nays (Roll
No. 359).
On November 15, 2021, H.R. 1917 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
On December 14, 2022, the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1917, and the measure was passed in the
Senate, with an amendment, by unanimous consent.
On December 21, 2022, the House agreed to the Senate
amendment and passed H.R. 1917 under suspension of the rules by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 393 yeas and 19 nays (Roll No. 536).

116th Congress

H.R. 2548

H.R. 2548, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act,
was introduced in the House on May 7, 2019, by Mrs. Fletcher,
Mr. Olson, Mr. Butterfield, and Mr. Meadows, and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and in
addition to the Committee on Financial Services. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2548 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 2548 on June 26, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2548 on June 26, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on December 11, 2019, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Financial Services would waive further consideration of the
measure. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Financial Services
and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee reported H.R. 2548 to the House on December
12, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-339, Pt. 1 (Calendar No. 270).
The Committee on Financial Services was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 2548.
The House considered H.R. 2548 under suspension of the
rules on December 16, 2019. The House passed H.R. 2548, as
amended, on December 17, 2019, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 409
yeas and 7 nays (Roll No. 688).
H.R. 2548 was received in the Senate on December 18, 2019,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.

S. 3285

S. 3285, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act, was
introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2020, by Mr. Tillis
and six original cosponsors and referred to the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act

H.R. 5343

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to submit a report to Congress on case management
personnel turnover, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs FEMA to report to Congress on case
management personnel turnover. Specifically, FEMA must report
on the turnover rate for FEMA case management personnel, the
average and median length of employment for such personnel, the
steps that FEMA is taking or plans to take to lower the
turnover rate, and other specified points.

Legislative History

H.R. 5343 was introduced in the House on September 22,
2021, by Mr. Rice of South Carolina and Ms. Mace and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 5343 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5343 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5343 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5343 to the House on March 29, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-281
(Calendar No. 208).
H.R. 5343 was considered in the House under the suspension
of the rules on March 30, 2022, and passed by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 409 yeas and 17 nays (Roll No. 93).
On March 31, 2022, H.R. 5343 was received in the Senate and
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 5343 on May 25, 2022, ordering the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, by voice vote.
H.R. 5343 was reported to the Senate, as amended, by the
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
on November 16, 2022, as S. Rpt. 117-199 (Calendar No. 550).
H.R. 5343 was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent on
December 14, 2022.
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RESOLUTIONS PASSED BOTH HOUSES

Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition (1st Session)

H. Con. Res. 41

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

Summary

This bill authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
40th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on October
16, 2021, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the
line of duty during 2020; and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition, on October 16, 2021, to allow law enforcement
representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor
Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.

Legislative History

H. Con. Res. 41 was introduced in the House on July 20,
2021, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Webster of Florida and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H. Con. Res. 41 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H. Con. Res. 41 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 41 on July 28, 2021,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House
by voice vote.
On September 21, 2021, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration of H.
Con. Res. 41 and the measure was agreed to in the House by
unanimous consent.
The Senate considered H. Con. Res. 41 on September 23,
2021, and agreed to the measure by unanimous consent.

116th Congress

H. Con. Res. 16, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds
for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, was introduced
on February 8, 2019, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Meadows and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H. Con. Res. 16 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from
further consideration of H. Con. Res. 16, on February 27, 2019.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 16 on February 27,
2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House,
without amendment, by voice vote. The Committee reported H.
Con. Res. 16 to the House on April 2, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-30
(Calendar No. 16).
The House considered H. Con. Res. 16 under suspension of
the rules on April 8, 2019; and passed the measure, without
amendment, by voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 16 was received in the Senate on April 9,
2019, and on April 10, 2019, the measure was agreed to, without
amendment, by voice vote
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Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition (2nd Session)

H. Con. Res. 74

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

Summary

This bill authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
41st annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15,
2022, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the
line of duty during 2021; and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition, on May 14, 2022, to allow law enforcement
representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor
Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.

Legislative History

H. Con. Res. 74 was introduced in the House on February 18,
2022, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Webster of Florida and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H. Con. Res. 74 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H. Con. Res. 74 on March 2, 2022.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 74 on March 2, 2022,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House
by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was
discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 74 on
March 29, 2022.
The House considered H. Con. Res. 74 on March 29, 2022, and
agreed to the measure by unanimous consent.
H. Con. Res 74 was agreed to in the Senate, without
amendment, by unanimous consent on April 26, 2022.

116th Congress

H. Con. Res. 90 was introduced on February 12, 2020, by Ms.
Titus and Mr. Meadows and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.
Con. Res. 90 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from
further consideration of H. Con. Res. 90 on February 26, 2020.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 90 on February 26,
2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House,
without amendment, by voice vote. The Committee reported H.
Con. Res. 90 to the House on September 4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-
483 (Calendar No. 91).
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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

This concurrent resolution permits use of the Capitol
Grounds to serve as the location for the Greater Washington
Soap Box Derby.

Legislative History

H. Con. Res. 88 was introduced in the House on May 10,
2022, by Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Trone, Mr. Connolly, Mr.
Brown of Maryland, Ms. Norton, Ms. Wexton, and Mr. Raskin and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H. Con. Res. 88 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The House considered H. Con. Res. 88 under suspension of
the rules on June 7, 2022, and agreed to the measure by voice
vote.
On June 8, 2022, H. Con. Res 88 was received in the Senate.
H. Con. Res. 88 was agreed to in the Senate, without
amendment, by unanimous consent on June 16, 2022.
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MEASURES IN HOUSE SENATE CONFERENCE OR BETWEEN HOUSES

America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in
Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 or COMPETES Act

H.R. 4521 (S. 1260)

To provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to
ensure continued United States leadership in engineering
biology.

Summary

This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications,
foreign relations and national security, domestic
manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.

Legislative History

H.R. 4521 was introduced in the House on July 19, 2021, by
Ms. Johnson of Texas and Mr. Lucas, and referred to the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; the Committee on
Agriculture; and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology considered
H.R. 4521 on January 19, 2022, and ordered the measure to be
reported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology reported
H.R. 4521 to the House on January 28, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-235,
Pt. I (Calendar No. 170). The Committee on Agriculture and the
Committee on Energy and Commerce were discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4521.
The Committee on Rules met on February 2, 2022, and granted
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 4521. The rule
was filed in the House as H. Res. 900, H. Rpt. 117-241. The
House considered H.R. 4521 on February 2, 3, and 4, 2022,
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900 and passed the
measure on February 4, 2022, by a recorded vote of 222 yeas and
210 nays (Roll No. 31).
H.R. 4521 was received in the Senate on February 17, 2022,
read for the first time, and placed on the Senate Legislative
Calendar (Calendar No. 282).
A cloture motion on the motion to proceed to consideration
of H.R. 4521 was presented in the Senate on March 17, 2022.
Cloture on the motion to proceed was invoked by the Senate on
March 21, 2022, by a recorded vote of 66 yeas and 29 nays
(Record Vote Number 97). A motion to proceed to the
consideration of H.R. 4521 was made in the Senate on March 17,
21, 22, 23, and on March 23, 2022, the Senate agreed to proceed
to the consideration of H.R. 4521 by a recorded vote of 66 yeas
and 31 nays (Record Vote Number 100).
The Senate passed H.R. 4521 on March 28, 2022, as amended,
by a recorded vote of 68 yeas and 28 nays (Record Vote Number
109).
On March 30, 2022, a unanimous consent request was made to
instruct conferees with respect to H.R. 4521, except any motion
that is privileged pursuant to clause 7(c) of rule 22, was in
order only if offered by Representative Lucas of Oklahoma or
his designee, and that such motion was in order notwithstanding
any appointment of conferees. A unanimous consent request was
made to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 4521, with a Senate
amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request
a conference with the Senate. On motion that the House disagree
to the Senate amendment, and request a conference was agreed to
without objection.
On March 31, 2022, a motion that the House instruct
conferees was agreed to by a recorded vote of 351 yeas and 74
nays (Roll No. 100).
The Speaker appointed Conferees on the part of the House on
April 7, 2022. From the Committee on Energy and Commerce for
consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and
modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Eshoo,
Schakowsky, Matsui, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Soto, Rodgers (WA),
Bucshon, Carter (GA), Duncan, and Crenshaw. The Speaker then
appointed additional Conferees. From the Committee Foreign
Affairs: Meeks, Deutch, Bass, Castro (TX), Houlahan, Jacobs
(CA), Kinzinger, McCaul, Chabot, Wagner, Green (TN), and Kim
(CA). From the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology:
Johnson (TX), Lofgren, Bonamici, Bera, Stevens, Bowman, Foster,
Lucas, Weber (TX), Babin, Waltz, and Garcia (CA). From the
Committee on Ways and Means: Neal, Blumenauer, Davis, Danny K.,
DelBene, Chu, Kildee, Gomez, Brady, Buchanan, Smith (NE),
LaHood, and Miller (WV). From the Committee on Agriculture:
Scott, David, Pingree, and Thompson (PA). From the Committee on
Armed Services: Norcross, Escobar, and Moore (UT). From the
Committee on Education and Labor: Scott (VA), Morelle, and
Foxx. From the Committee on Financial Services: Waters, Garcia
(TX), and Barr. From the Committee on Homeland Security: Titus,
Demings, and Guest. From the Committee on the Judiciary:
Nadler, Scanlon, and Tiffany. From the Committee on Natural
Resources: Grijalva, McEachin, and Herrell. From the Committee
on Oversight and Reform: Maloney, Carolyn B., Khanna, and
Comer. From the Committee on Small Business: Velazquez, Davids
(KS), and Fitzgerald. From the Committee on Veterans' Affairs:
Takano, Pappas, and Bost.
Conferees from the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure were appointed for consideration of sec. 70121,
subtitle C of title I of Division H, Division L, and Division S
of the House bill, and secs. 2507, 4114, and 4116 of the Senate
amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Malinowski, and Mr. Crawford.
On April 27, 2022, a motion to insist on the Senate
amendment to H.R. 4521, agree to the request for conference,
and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made
in the Senate.
On April 28, 2022, a message from the House on H.R. 4521
was considered by the Senate and cloture on the motion to
insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521, agree to
the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer
to appoint conferees passed the Senate by a recorded vote of 68
yeas and 29 nays (Record Vote No. 141). Subsequently, the
motion to insist on the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 4521,
agree to the request for conference, and authorize the
Presiding Officer to appoint conferees was agreed to by a
recorded vote of 67 yeas and 27 nays (Record Vote No. 142).
H.R. 4521 was considered in the Senate on May 4, 2022, and
a motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration of
``Gain-of-Function Research'' was agreed to by voice vote. A
motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration of ``OCS
5-Year Plan'' was agreed to by a recorded vote of 53 yeas and
44 nays (Record Vote No. 148). A motion to instruct Senate
conferees for consideration of ``Iran'' was agreed to by a
recorded vote of 86 yeas and 12 nays (Record Vote No. 149). A
motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration of ``USTR
IG'' was agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate
conferees for consideration of ``China's Malign Influence'' was
agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``CHIP Investment'' was agreed to by voice
vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration
of ``Green Climate Fund'' was rejected by a recorded vote of 48
yeas and 49 nays (Record Vote No. 150). A motion to instruct
Senate conferees for consideration of ``Digital Yuan'' was
agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``Green Climate Fund to DARPA'' was agreed
to by a recorded vote of 50 yeas and 44 nays (Record Vote No.
151). A motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration
of ``Oceans Data'' was agreed to by voice vote. A motion to
instruct Senate conferees for consideration of ``Critical
Minerals'' was agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct
Senate conferees for consideration of ``Intel Review'' was
agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``Reject Mink Fur Prohibition'' was agreed
to by a recorded vote of 59 yeas and 33 nays (Record Vote No.
152). A motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration
of ``Warrants'' was rejected by 6 yeas and 87 nays (Record Vote
No. 153). A motion to instruct Senate conferees for
consideration of ``Prohibit Rejection of All-of-the-Above
EnergyPortfolio'' was agreed to by voice vote. A motion to
instruct Senate conferees for consideration of ``R&D Tax
Credit'' was agreed to by a recorded vote of 90 yeas and 5 nays
(Record Vote No. 154). A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``Roll and Claw Back Provisions'' was
agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``SBA'' was agreed to by voice vote. A
motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration of
``Iran'', was agreed to in Senate by a recorded vote of 62 yeas
and 33 nays (Record Vote No. 155). A motion to instruct Senate
conferees for consideration of ``NASA'' was rejected by a
recorded vote of 17 yeas and 78 nays (Record Vote No. 156). A
motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration of
``Mexico'' was agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct
Senate conferees for consideration of ``HBCUs'' was agreed to
by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees for
consideration of ``Climate Emergency Declaration'' was agreed
to by a recorded vote of 49 yeas and 47 nays (Record Vote No.
157). A motion to instruct Senate conferees for consideration
of ``Trade, Section 301'' was agreed to by a recorded vote of
53 yeas and 43 nays (Record Vote No. 158). A motion to instruct
Senate conferees for consideration of ``National Labs'' was
agreed to by voice vote. A motion to instruct Senate conferees
for consideration of ``Prohibits CO2 Mandate without China''
was rejected by a recorded vote of 47 yeas and 49 nays (Record
Vote No. 159).
The Senate appointed conferees Cantwell; Menendez; Wyden;
Peters; Murray; Brown; Warner; Kelly; Warnock; Hickenlooper;
Tester; Heinrich; Baldwin; Wicker; Crapo; Risch; Burr; Portman;
Grassley; Shelby; Toomey; Barrasso; Capito; Cornyn; Young;
Moran, with instructions.
On May 5, 2022, a message on Senate action was sent to the
House.
Provisions related to H.R. 4521 were included into H.R.
4346, the Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022, which
became Public Law 117-167.
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United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

S. 1260

A bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and
Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a
regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and
report on economic security, science, research, innovation,
manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply
chain resiliency program, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill addresses U.S. technology and communications,
foreign relations and national security, domestic
manufacturing, education, trade, and other matters.

Legislative History

S. 1260 was introduced in the Senate on April 20, 2021, by
Mr. Schumer and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 1260 on May 12, 2021, and ordered
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation reported S. 1260 to the Senate on May 13, 2021,
with no written report (Calendar No. 58).
A cloture motion on the motion to proceed to consideration
of S. 1260 was presented in the Senate on May 13, 2021. Cloture
on the motion to proceed was invoked by the Senate on May 17,
2021, by a recorded vote of 86 yeas and 11 nays (Record Vote
Number 192). A motion to proceed to the consideration of S.
1260 was made in the Senate on May 18, 2021, and on that same
day the Senate agreed to proceed to the consideration of S.
1260 by voice vote.
S. 1260 was considered in the Senate on April 29, 2021, and
the measure was passed, as amended, under the order of 4/28/21,
having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, by a recorded vote
of 89 yeas and 2 nays (Record Vote No. 178).
S. 1260 was considered in the Senate on May 19-20, 24-28,
and June 8, 2021.
The Senate passed the measure, as amended, under the order
of May 28, 2021, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative by
a recorded vote of 68 yeas and 32 nays (Record Vote Number
226).
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MEASURES PASSED THE HOUSE

Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act

H.R. 539 (S. 1946)

To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require
the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
waive certain debts owed to the United States related to
covered assistance provided to an individual or household, and
for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 539 amends section 1216(a) of the Disaster Recovery
Reform Act of 2018 by directing the Administrator of FEMA to
waive debts owed by individuals and households to the United
States when 1) disaster assistance was provided as a result of
an Agency error (such debt is deemed to be a hardship); or 2)
the disaster assistance provided might be subject to a claim or
legal action taken by the Agency. The bill also requires FEMA
to report to Congress detailing the number of errors the Agency
has made in providing assistance to disaster victims and
include proposed actions to reduce future errors.

Legislative History

H.R. 539 was introduced in the House on January 28, 2021,
by Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Garamendi, Miss
Gonzalez-Colon, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Huffman, and
Mr. Carbajal and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the
Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 539 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 539 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 539 to the House on June 14, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-61, Pt.
I (Calendar No. 43). The Committee on the Budget was discharged
from further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 539 under suspension of the rules
on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 539 was received in the Senate on June 16, 2021, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 539 on July 14, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, without
amendment, by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported H.R. 539 to the Senate on May 3, 2022, as S.
Rpt. 117-101 (Calendar No. 359)
H.R. 539 was included in section 5308 of H.R. 7900, as
passed in the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

S. 1946

S. 1946, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act, was
introduced in the Senate on May 27, 2021, by Mr. Portman and
Mr. Peters and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Government Affairs.

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H.R. 5953, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act, was
introduced in the House on February 25, 2020, by Mr. Graves of
Missouri, Mr. Huffman, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Thompson of California,
and Ms. Plaskett and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5953 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On February 26, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was
discharged from further consideration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5953 on February 26, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5953 to the House on November 16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-577
(Calendar No. 475).
The House considered H.R. 5953 under suspension of the
rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 5953 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

H.R. 587

To modify permitting requirements with respect to the discharge
of any pollutant from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant
in certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 587 clarifies that the City of San Diego, California,
can utilize the standard Clean Water Act National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit renewal process and
does not need a variance application to continue operating the
E.W. Blom Point Loma Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
and the Point Loma Ocean Outfall, subject to the implementation
of the permitting requirements specified in the bill.

Legislative History

H.R. 587 was introduced in the House on January 28, 2021,
by Mr. Peters, Mr. Issa, Ms. Jacobs of California, Mr. Levin of
California, and Mr. Vargas and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
587 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 587 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 587 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, by a recorded vote of 54
yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 16).
The Committee reported H.R. 587 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-41 (Calendar No. 24).
The House considered H.R. 587 under suspension of the rules
on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure en bloc by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays (Roll No. 159).

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H.R. 4611

H.R. 4611, the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II, was
introduced in the House on October 4, 2019, by Mr. Peters and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
and the Committee on Natural Resources. Within the Committee,
H.R. 4611 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 4611.
The Committee considered H.R. 4611 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House,
as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on November 12, 2020, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the Floor, the Committee on Natural
Resources would waive further consideration of H.R. 4611. On
that same date the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional
interests of the Committee on Natural Resources and the
agreement to waive further consideration of H.R. 4611.
The Committee reported H.R. 4611 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-576, Pt. I (Calendar No. 474).
Subsequently, the Committee on Natural Resources was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 4611.
The House considered H.R. 4611 under suspension of the
rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 395 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote
No. 221).
H.R. 4611 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
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San Francisco Bay Restoration Act

H.R. 610

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a
grant program to support the restoration of San Francisco Bay.

Summary

This bill establishes and authorizes appropriations for a
new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regional program
under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known
as the Clean Water Act, to support restoration efforts in the
San Francisco Bay.

Legislative History

H.R. 610 was introduced in the House on January 28, 2021,
by Ms. Speier and ten original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
Committee on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 610 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 610 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 610 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Budget sent a letter to
the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
on May 27, 2021, agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on the Budget
would waive further consideration of H.R. 610.
On June 2, 2021, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on the Budget; the
agreement to waive further consideration; and agreeing to
support the request for the appointment of Conferees should a
House-Senate Conference be called.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 610 to the House on June 4, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-51
(Calendar No. 34). The Committee on the Budget was discharged
from further consideration of the measure.
The House considered H.R. 610 under suspension of the rules
on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure en bloc by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays, (Roll No. 159).
H.R. 610 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed in the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

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H.R. 1132, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act, was
introduced in the House on February 8, 2019, by Ms. Speier and
11 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, in addition to the Committee
on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 1132 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1132 on
September 19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 1132 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House,
as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1132 to the House on November
20, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-304, Pt. I (Calendar No. 245).
Subsequently, the Committee on the Budget was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 1132.
The House considered H.R. 1132 under suspension of the
rules on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 1132 was received in the Senate on February 10, 2020.

Prior Congresses

H.R. 1132 was introduced, but not considered in the prior
four Congresses as follows: H.R. 6752, 115th Cong.; H.R. 1140
and S. 596, 114th Cong.; H.R. 843 and S. 224, 113th Cong.; and
S. 97, 112th Cong.
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National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of 2021

H.R. 884

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a
national aviation preparedness plan for communicable disease
outbreaks, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation, in
collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services
and the Department of Homeland Security, to develop a National
Aviation Preparedness Plan. The plan, at a minimum, must
delineate the responsibilities of airports, air carriers, and
government entities in responding to future pandemics; improve
coordination among aviation stakeholders, Federal, and
international entities in preparing for future pandemics; and
identify appropriate equipment to protect front-line aviation
employees from future communicable diseases, among other
things. No later than 18 months after enactment, the bill also
calls for a GAO assessment of the plan to determine whether it
aligns with public health recommendations, meets the nation's
obligations under international conventions and treaties, and
to what extent U.S. aviation is prepared for future public
health emergencies.

Legislative History

H.R. 884 was introduced in the House on February 5, 2021,
by Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Beyer, Ms. Johnson of Texas,
Ms. Norton, and Mr. Carson and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
884 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 884 on July 20, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 884 on July 20, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 57 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 99).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 884 to the House, as amended, on September 13, 2022, as H.
Rpt. 117-458 (Calendar No. 355).
H.R. 884 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules, as amended, on September 13, 2022. On September 14,
2022, H.R. 884 was passed in the House, as amended, by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 293 yeas and 133 nays (Roll No. 427).
H.R. 884 was received in the Senate on September 15, 2022,
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs on September 19, 2022.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 884 on November 15, 2022. On
the same day, the measure was referred to the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 884 was included in section 105, Division Q, of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-___.

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H.R. 8712, the National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of
2020, was introduced in the House on October 30, 2020, by Mr.
Larsen of Washington and Mr. Beyer and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 8712 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
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Wildfire Protection Act

H.R. 1066

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to provide flexibility with the cost share for
fire management assistance, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill makes changes with respect to the Federal cost
share for Fire Management Assistance Grants and provides that
the Federal share shall be not less than 75 percent of the
eligible cost.
Specifically, the bill directs FEMA to conduct and complete
a rulemaking to develop guidelines and a rule that establishes
thresholds for cases in which the Federal cost share for such
grants may be increased. Such thresholds shall use a fire-
specific metric to determine fire damage and recommend a
Federal share adjustment for fire damage that meets the
established thresholds.

Legislative History

H.R. 1066 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2021,
by Mr. Neguse, Mr. Curtis, Mr. O'Halleran, Mr. Stewart, Ms.
Norton, Ms. Jackson Lee, and Mr. San Nicolas and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1066 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1066 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1066 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 61 yeas and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 76).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1066 to the House, as amended, on September 13, 2022, as
H. Rpt. 117-459 (Calendar No. 356). On the same day, H.R. 1066
was considered in the House under suspension of the rules and
was passed, as amended, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 328 yeas
and 88 nays (Roll No. 423).
On September 14, 2022, H.R. 1066 was received in the
Senate.
H.R. 1066 was included in Division C, title I, section 105
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
For additional legislative activity, see H.R. 5118 under
Measures of Interest.

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H.R. 8945, the Wildfire Recovery Act, was introduced in the
House on December 10, 2020, by Mr. Neguse and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 8945 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
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Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or PUGET SOS
Act

H.R. 1144

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide
assistance for programs and activities to protect the water
quality of Puget Sound, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes a new regional program office within
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support restoration
efforts and activities in the Puget Sound, to coordinate
Federal restoration efforts and activities within the Sound,
and to authorize Federal appropriations for such restoration
efforts and activities.

Legislative History

H.R. 1144 was introduced in the House on February 18, 2021,
by Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Smith of Washington, and Ms. Strickland and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1144 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration H.R. 1144 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1144 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by a recorded vote of 54
yeas and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 17).
The Committee reported H.R. 1144 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-42. (Calendar No. 25)
The House considered H.R. 1144 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure, as amended, en
bloc, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays (Roll
No. 159).
H.R. 1144 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and was included in Public Law No. 117-
263.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

116th Congress

H.R. 2247, the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save
Our Sound Act or PUGET SOS Act, was introduced in the House on
April 10, 2019, by Mr. Heck and Mr. Kilmer and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2247 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment from further consideration of H.R. 2247 on
September 19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2247 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House,
as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2247 to the House on November
14, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-290 (Calendar No. 233).
The House considered H.R. 2247 on February 5, 2020, under
suspension of the rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 2247 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
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Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021

H.R. 1262

To establish a task force on improvements for certain notices
to airmen, and for other purposes.

Summary

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are notices from the FAA to
pilots containing essential, real-time information regarding
abnormal status of the National Airspace System. NOTAMs alert
pilots and others to potential hazards in the airspace or at an
airport that could affect flight safety, as well as changes to
facilities, services, or flight procedures (i.e., the closure
of a runway or taxiway). Pilots are required to review all
NOTAMs before flight.
H.R. 1262 requires the FAA to establish a task force--
composed of representatives from airlines, labor, and general
and business aviation, as well as aviation safety and human
factors experts--to review existing methods for presenting
NOTAMs to pilots and to determine best practices for organizing
and presenting flight operations information to pilots in an
optimal manner. Recommendations from the task force seek to
improve the presentation of information in NOTAMs and ensure
their accuracy and completeness.

Legislative History

H.R. 1262 was introduced in the House on February 23, 2021,
by Mr. Stauber and Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 1262 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1262 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1262 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1262 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-43 (Calendar No. 26).
The House considered H.R. 1262 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.

116th Congress

H.R. 1775, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019,
was introduced in the House on March 14, 2019, by Mr. Stauber
and referred to the Committee on Transportation. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1775 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1775 on March 27, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1775 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1775 to the House on May 16,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116-67 (Calendar No. 43).
The House considered H.R. 1775 under suspension of the
rules on October 28, 2019, and passed the measure by voice
vote.
H.R. 1775 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019,
and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
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Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act

H.R. 1339 (S. 516)

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish an
advanced air mobility interagency working group, and for other
purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to
establish an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) working group
comprised of representatives from various Federal agencies. The
interagency working group is directed to coordinate with state
and local governments, civil aviation industry leaders, labor
unions, and other relevant stakeholders, to evaluate, plan, and
coordinate the efforts necessary to ensure the safe operation
of AAM technology within the National Airspace System.

Legislative History

H.R. 1339 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2021,
by Ms. Davids of Kansas and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1339 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1339 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1339 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1339 to the House on November 1, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-158
(Calendar No. 115).
The House considered H.R. 1339 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021 and passed the measure on November 4,
2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 383 yeas and 41 nays (Roll
No. 360).

S. 516

For the legislative history of S. 516 and all related
legislation, see Legislative Activities of the Committee,
Public Laws, Public Law 117-203.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority
Revocation Act

H.R. 1468

To amend title 40, United States Code, to eliminate the leasing
authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for
other purposes.

Summary

This bill revokes the authority of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) to lease general purpose office space
and instead provides for the General Services Administration to
lease such space for the SEC. The bill's provisions do not
affect those leases entered into by the SEC before this bill's
enactment.

Legislative History

H.R. 1468 was introduced in the House on March 1, 2021, by
Ms. Norton and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1468 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1468 on June 15, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1468 on June 15, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1468 to the House, as amended, on September 13, 2022, as
H. Rpt. 117-462 (Calendar No. 359).
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, proceedings on
H.R. 1468 were considered vacated on September 14, 2022. On the
same day H.R. 1468 was passed in the House under suspension of
the rules by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 397 yeas and 29 nays
(Roll No. 426).
On September 15, 2022, H.R. 1468 was received in the
Senate.
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National Children's Museum Act

H.R. 1703

To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the
Administrator of General Services to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the National Children's Museum to provide the
National Children's Museum rental space without charge in the
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, and for
other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 1703 directs the Administrator of the General Services
Administration to enter into a cooperative agreement with the
National Children's Museum for the approximately 32,369 square
feet of space which the Museum currently occupies in the Ronald
Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington,
D.C., rent free, for the duration of the current lease.

Legislative History

H.R. 1703 was introduced in the House on March 9, 2021, by
Ms. Norton, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Raskin, and Mr.
Sarbanes and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1703 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1703 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1703 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1703 to the House on May 12, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-32
(Calendar No. 17).
The House considered H.R. 1703 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure, as amended, en
bloc, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays (Roll
No. 159).

116th Congress

H.R. 5919, the National Children's Museum Act, was
introduced in the House on February 14, 2020, by Ms. Norton,
Mr. Beyer, Mr. Raskin, and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 5919 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5919.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5919 on September 30, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5919 to the House on November 16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-570
(Calendar No. 468).
The House considered H.R. 5919 under suspension of the
rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 5919 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
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Reauthorization of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program

H.R. 1921

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize
the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other
purposes.

Summary

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
commonly known as the Clean Water Act, to reauthorize Federal
appropriations for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin program, to
require that the comprehensive restoration plan for Lake
Pontchartrain be reviewed and updated every five years, and to
amend a technical definition. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Restoration Program was initially authorized at $20 million for
each of fiscal years 2001 to 2005. Since fiscal year 2015, this
program has received $900,000 in appropriations annually.

Legislative History

H.R. 1921 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by
Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1921 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1921 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1921 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by a recorded vote of 54
yeas and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 18).
The Committee reported H.R. 1921 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-47 (Calendar No. 30).
The House considered H.R. 1921 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure en bloc, by a
\2/3\ recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays (Roll No. 159).
H.R. 1921 was included in section 5856 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 under Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-263.

116th Congress

H.R. 4275, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Restoration Program, and for other purposes, was introduced in
the House on September 11, 2019, by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
Mr. Richmond and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4275 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4275 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 4275 on September 19, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4275 to the House on November
14, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-291 (Calendar No. 234).
The House considered H.R. 4275 under suspension of the
rules on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 4275 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
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Local Water Protection Act

H.R. 2008 (S. 29)

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize
certain programs relating to nonpoint source management, and
for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 2008 reauthorizes appropriations for the nonpoint
source management grants program administered by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Nonpoint source water
pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage
treatment plants, comes from many diffuse sources, including
runoff from farms, managed forests, and urban areas.
Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, as amended in 1987, (33
U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.) established a non-regulatory program
through which the EPA administers annual grants to help states
develop and implement their own programs for managing nonpoint
sources of water pollution. Under the EPA's 319 program, states
retain the primary role for addressing nonpoint source water
pollution, which they do largely through voluntary means and
financial incentives.
The section 319 program was initially authorized at $70
million annually in fiscal year 1988, and its authorization
level steadily increased to $130 million in fiscal year 1991--
the last year of authorization for this program. Since that
time, the 319 program has been authorized through the annual
appropriations bill for EPA.
H.R. 2008 authorizes $200 million annually for the section
319 program through 2024.

Legislative History

H.R. 2008 was introduced in the House on March 18, 2021, by
Ms. Craig and Mr. Mast and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2008 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2008 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 2008 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 2008 to the House on May 28, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-45
(Calendar No. 28).
The House considered H.R. 2008 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure en bloc by a \2/
3\ recorded vote of 287 yeas and 140 nays (Roll No. 159).
H.R. 2008 was included in section 12024 of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.
H.R. 2008 was included in Division H of Public Law No. 117-
263.

S. 29

S. 29, the Local Water Protection Act, was introduced in
the Senate on January 22, 2021, by Ms. Klobuchar and Mr. Rubio
and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.

116th Congress

H.R. 1331, the Local Water Protection Act, was introduced
in the House on February 25, 2019, by Ms. Craig and Mr. Mast
and referred to the Committee on Transportation. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1331 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1331 on March 27,
2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1331 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1331 to the House on April 8, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-36
(Calendar No. 17).
The House considered H.R. 1331 under suspension of the
rules and passed the measure by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 329
yeas and 56 nays (Roll No. 158).
H.R. 1331 was received in the Senate on April 9, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
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Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act

H.R. 2016

To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a
study regarding streamlining and consolidating information
collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other
purposes.

Summary

H.R. 2016 amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115-254) to help Federal agencies streamline and
consolidate information collection and Preliminary Damage
Assessments following disasters.
H.R. 2016 establishes a Federal working group to identify
areas of overlap in performing the assessments used to
administer disaster assistance for individuals, households, and
states, tribes, and territories. The working group, led by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency would be composed of
representatives of various agencies with disaster relief
responsibilities and would collaborate with the Council of the
Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
H.R. 2016 directs the working group to make a
recommendation as to whether a single agency can collect the
information necessary to process assessment claims and submit a
report detailing their findings to the appropriate
congressional committees. The bill also directs the working
group to determine if emerging technologies can be utilized to
expedite Federal assessments.

Legislative History

H.R. 2016 was introduced in the House on March 18, 2021, by
Miss Gonzalez-Colon and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2016 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 2016 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 2016 on March 24, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2016 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-44 (Calendar No. 29).
The House considered H.R. 2016 under suspension of the
rules on June 15, 2021, and passed the measure by voice vote.
On June 16, 2021, H.R. 2016 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.

116th Congress

H.R. 1306, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination
Act, was introduced in the House on February 15, 2019, by Mr.
Meadows and Mr. Peters and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1306 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1306 on March 27, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1306 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1306 to the House on July 11, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-145
(Calendar No. 107).
The House considered H.R. 1306 under suspension of the
rules on October 28, 2019, and passed the measure, amended, by
voice vote. During consideration, the title was amended so as
to read ``A bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of
2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and
consolidating information collection and preliminary damage
assessments, and for other purposes.''
H.R. 1306 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019,
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
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Post Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

H.R. 2020

To provide for an online repository for certain reporting
requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes a centralized location to publish
information on disaster assistance provided by Federal
agencies.
The Small Business Administration, the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and any agencies providing
disaster assistance must make available to the public on a
quarterly basis information regarding (1) the total amount of
assistance provided by the agency; (2) the amount provided that
was expended or obligated; and (3) all projects or activities
for which assistance was expended, obligated, or used.

Legislative History

H.R. 2020 was introduced in the House on October 20, 2021,
by Miss Gonzalez-Colon and Ms. Plaskett and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition
to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2020 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 2020 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 2020 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Small Business sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on June 10, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Small Business would waive further consideration of H.R. 2020.
On the same day, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Small Business;
the agreement to waive further consideration; and agreeing to
support the request for the appointment of Conferees should a
House-Senate Conference be called.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 2020 to the House on June 13, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-363,
Pt. I (Calendar No. 275).
H.R. 2020 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on June 13, 2022, and was agreed to by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 412 yeas and 2 nays (Roll No. 258).

116th Congress

H.R. 1307, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online
Accountability Act, was introduced in the House on February 15,
2019, by Mr. Meadows and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committees on Small Business and Financial Services. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1307 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1307 on March 27, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1307 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure
to be reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure filed a
report on H.R. 1307 on July 23, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-167, Pt. I
(Calendar No. 127).
The Committee on Small Business and the Committee on
Financial Services were discharged from further consideration
of H.R. 1307.
H.R. 1307 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on July 24, 2019, and was agreed to by voice vote.
On July, 25, 2019, H.R. 1307 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress

H.R. 7380, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online
Accountability Act, was introduced in the House on December 20,
2018, by Mr. Meadows and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services. Within
the Committee, H.R. 7380, was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
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PFAS Action Act of 2021

H.R. 2467 (H.R. 3622, H.R. 4224)

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency to designate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances as
hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Summary

H.R. 2467 requires the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to impose additional regulatory actions related to PFAS.
Specifically, this measure includes additional regulations
related to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and requires
the EPA to examine the classification of PFAS as hazardous
substances under CERCLA.

Legislative History

H.R. 2467 was introduced in the House on April 13, 2021, by
Mrs. Dingell and 26 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2647 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 2647
on June 23, 2021, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House by a recorded vote of 33 yeas and 20 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Energy and Commerce on July 13, 2021, agreeing that, in order
to expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 2467. On that same date, the Chair of the
Committee on Energy and Commerce responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further consideration
of H.R. 2467.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 2467 to
the House on July 13, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-86, Pt. I (Calendar
No. 61). Subsequently, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration.
The Committee on Rules met on July 19, 2021, and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2467. The Rule was
filed in the House as H. Res. 535.
The House considered H.R. 2467 under the provisions of H.
Res. 535 on July 21, 2021, and passed the measure, as amended,
by a recorded vote of 241 yeas and 183 nays (Roll No. 217).

H.R. 3622

H.R. 3622, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021,
was introduced on the House on May 28, 2021, by Mr. Pappas and
30 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3622 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 3622 was included in section 17 of H.R. 2467, as
passed by the House.

H.R. 4224

H.R. 4224, the PFAS Transparency Act, was introduced in the
House on June 29, 2021, by Mr. Pappas and Mr. Fitzpatrick and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 4224 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 4224 was included in section 13 of H.R. 2467, as
passed by the House.
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Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility
Act or E-Bridge Act

H.R. 3193

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
to provide for a high-speed broadband deployment initiative.

Summary

This bill clarifies that public-private partnerships and
consortiums qualify as eligible recipients of the Economic
Development Administration's (EDA) broadband deployment grants.
It also clarifies that EDA funds can be combined with other
Federal resources and provides flexibility on accounting for
in-kind methods to meet nonfederal cost share requirements,
including real or personal property.

Legislative History

H.R. 3193 was introduced in the House on May 13, 2021, by
Mr. Graves of Missouri and Mr. Guest and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3193 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3193 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3193 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on November 3, 2021, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Financial Services would waive further consideration of H.R.
3193. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Financial Services
and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R 3193 to the House on November 3, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-171,
Pt. I (Calendar No. 125). The Committee on Financial Services
was subsequently discharged from further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 3193 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021, and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 410 yeas and 16 nays (Roll
No. 361).
H.R. 3193 was included in section 5326 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 under Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-263.
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National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021

H.R. 3482 (S. 1752)

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot
program to provide grants related to advanced air mobility
infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes the National Center for the
Advancement of Aviation (``Center''), a Federally chartered,
national independent forum to facilitate collaboration and
cooperation between aviation and aerospace stakeholders to
support and promote the civil aviation and aerospace workforce.
The Center would, among other things:
Fund scholarships, apprenticeships, aviation
curriculum development, and other outreach efforts to encourage
students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, to
pursue careers in aviation;
Launch initiatives to assist military personnel
and veterans seeking a career in civil aviation;
Serve as a central repository for universities,
industry, and other institutions to share information on
workforce development and skills training; and
Provide a national independent forum to support
collaboration between government and nongovernmental
stakeholders.
Additionally, the bill requires the Center to submit an
annual report to Congress on the activities of the Center
during the prior year and the Department of Transportation's
Inspector General is directed to conduct an audit to ensure the
Center carries out its mission.

Legislative History

H.R. 3482 was introduced in the House on May 25, 2021, by
Mr. Carson, Mr. Young, Mr. Bost, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Fitzpatrick,
Mr. Kahele, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Norton,
and Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3482 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3482 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3482 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure on September 27, 2022,
agreeing to withdraw the request for a sequential referral in
order to expedite consideration on the House Floor. On the same
day, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded acknowledging that the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology withdrew its sequential referral
request.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 3482 to the House on September 28, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-
505 (Calendar No. 380).
H.R. 3482 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules, as amended, on September 28, 2022, as was passed by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 369 yeas and 56 nays (Roll No. 457).
On September 29, 2022, H.R. 3482 was received in the
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on
Finance.

S. 1752

S. 1752, the National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2021, was introduced in the Senate on May 20,
2021, by Mr. Inhofe, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Wyden, and
Ms. Hyde-Smith and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

116th Congress

H.R. 8532, the National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2020, was introduced in the House on October 6,
2020, by Mr. Carson, Mr. Young, and Mr. Larsen of Washington
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 8532 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Aviation.
S. 3360, the National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2020, was introduced in the Senate on February
27, 2020, by Mr. Inhofe and Ms. Duckworth and referred to the
Senate Committee on Finance.
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Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act or More Act

H.R. 3617

To decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for
reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War
on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis
offenses, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill decriminalizes marijuana by removing it from the
list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances
Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who
manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana.

Legislative History

H.R. 3617 was introduced in the House on May 28, 2021, by
Mr. Nadler, Ms. Lee, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr.
Jefferies and Ms. Velazquez and referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary; the Committee on Agriculture; the Committee on
Education and Labor; The Committee on Ways and Means; the
Committee on Small Business; the Committee on Natural
Resources; the Committee on Oversight and Reform; and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3617 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
On September 30, 2021, the Committee on the Judiciary
considered H.R. 3617 and ordered the measure to be reported by
a recorded vote of 26 yeas and 15 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
the Judiciary on March 23, 2022, agreeing to waive further
consideration of H.R. 3617. On that same day, the Chair of the
Committee on the Judiciary responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
On March 24, 2022, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 3617 and the Committee on the Judiciary reported the
measure as H. Rpt. 117-276, Pt. I (Calendar No. 203).
H.R. 3617 was considered in the House on March 31 and April
1, 2022, pursuant to H. Res. 1017 and on April 1, 2022, the
House passed the measure by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 204
nays (Roll No. 107).
On April 4, 2022, H.R. 3617 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
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Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2021

H.R. 3709

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to submit to Congress a report on preliminary damage
assessments and make necessary improvements to processes in the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

Summary

State, tribal, territorial, and local, representatives are
responsible for conducting a preliminary damage assessment
(PDA) with the assistance of FEMA officials to validate damages
ahead of a governor's or chief executive's submittal of a
request for FEMA assistance to the President. FEMA uses PDA
findings in the wake of a hazard event to determine the extent
of damage and the resulting unmet needs of individuals and
households, businesses, and the public sector in an affected
community or area. PDA findings play a critical role in that
they form the basis for the determinations as to whether
damages are of a significant magnitude to warrant a disaster
declaration pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act.
Despite the significance of PDAs, the Committee has
received reports of discrepancies across the ten FEMA regions
regarding the inconsistency of information, data, and FEMA
staffing involved in the PDA process. This measure directs FEMA
to produce a report examining the PDA process and establish a
consistent training program for FEMA personnel to effectively
and uniformly support these assessments.

Legislative History

H.R. 3709 was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by
Mr. Katko and Mr. Delgado and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3709 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3709 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3709 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 3709 to the House on November 1, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-160
(Calendar No. 117).
The House considered H.R. 3709 under suspension of the
rules on November 4, 2021, and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 402 yeas and 11 nays (Roll
No. 362).
On November 15, 2021, H.R. 3709 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 3709 on August 3, 2022, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the Senate by voice vote.
H.R. 3709 was reported to the Senate by the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on
November 14, 2022, as S. Rpt. 117-194 (Calendar No. 545).
H.R. 3709 was included in section 5306 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 under Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-263.

116th Congress

H.R. 4358, Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of
2020, was introduced in the House on September 17, 2019, by Mr.
Katko and Mr. Cunningham and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4358 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4358.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 4358 on September 30, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 4358 to the House on November 16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-575
(Calendar No. 473).
The House considered H.R. 4358 under suspension of the
rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 4358 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building

H.R. 4679 (S. 400)

To designate the Federal building located at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue Southeast in Washington, DC, as the ``Norman Yoshio
Mineta Federal Building''.

Summary

This bill designates the Federal building located at 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, in the District of Columbia as the
Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building.

Legislative History

H.R. 4679 was introduced in the House on July 26, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4679 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4679 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 4679 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 4679 to the House on November 1, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-162
(Calendar No. 43).
The House considered H.R. 4679 under suspension of the
rules on November 3, 2021, and passed the measure on November
4, 2021, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 409 yeas and 14 nays (Roll
No. 365).

S. 400

For the legislative history of S. 400 and all related
legislation, see Legislative Activities of the Committee,
Public Laws, Public Law 117-117.
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

H.R. 4996 (S. 3580)

To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to
prohibited acts by ocean common carriers or marine terminal
operators, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill provides additional resources and authorities to
the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to ensure fairness in
ocean carrier practices. Specifically, it authorizes a 10
percent increase in FMC funding to support additional personnel
needed to consider complaints and bolster oversight
capabilities. In addition, the bill authorizes an independent
process for detention and demurrage practices and provides
safeguards to combat retaliation and deter unfair business
practices. Finally, it requires the National Academy of
Sciences to evaluate and report on data sharing capabilities
within the supply chain.

Legislative History

H.R. 4996 was introduced in the House on August 10, 2021,
by Mr. Garamendi and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 4996 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The House considered H.R. 4996 under suspension of the
rules and passed the measure on December 8, 2021, by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 364 yeas and 60 nays (Roll No. 406).
H.R. 4996 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.

S. 3580

For the legislative history of S. 3580, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-146.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act

H.R. 5314

To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential
power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and
transparency in government, and defending elections against
foreign interference, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill seeks to reform certain interactions between the
Executive and Congressional branches of government. Under the
jurisdiction of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure specifically, the bill amends the National
Emergencies Act to require Congress to approve emergency
declarations.

Legislative History

H.R. 5314 was introduced in the House on September 21,
2021, by Mr. Schiff and 116 original cosponsors and referred to
the Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Committee on the
Judiciary, the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Rules, the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Ways and Means,
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the
Committee on House Administration. Within the Committee, H.R.
5314 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Rules met and granted a Rule providing for
the consideration of H.R 5314. The Rule was filed in the House
as H. Res. 838 (H. Rpt. 117-205) on December 7, 2021. The Rule
provided for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5314; one hour
of general debate on S.1605; and one hour of general debate on
S. 610.
On December 9, 2021, H.R. 5314 passed the House by a
recorded vote of 220 yeas and 208 nays (Roll no. 439) and was
laid on the table agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5314 was received in the Senate on December 13, 2021.

Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

H.R. 5315 (S. 4744)

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish in the
Department of Transportation a drone infrastructure inspection
grant program and a drone education and training grant program,
and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill authorizes $200 million for a drone
infrastructure inspection grant program and a drone education
and workforce training grant program at the U.S. Department of
Transportation to support more efficient inspection,
maintenance, and repair of the nation's critical
infrastructure. Specifically, the bill authorizes competitive
grants for state, Tribal, and local governments to purchase,
lease, contract for services, or support the operational
management of small drones to perform certain infrastructure
projects. The bill ensures these Federal funds can only be used
for small, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology
manufactured or assembled by a U.S. company, includes
safeguards for related labor agreements, and prioritizes
projects conducted in historically disadvantaged communities.
The bill will also invest in drone workforce training and
education programs at universities and community colleges to
help equip current and future aviation workers with the skills
necessary to capitalize on the emerging UAS sector and to
cultivate the U.S. aviation workforce.

Legislative History

H.R. 5315 was introduced in the House on September 21,
2021, by Mr. Stanton and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 5315 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5315 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5315 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 54 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 87).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5315 to the House on September 13, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-
460 (Calendar No. 357).
H.R. 5315 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on September 13, 2022, and passed by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 308 yeas and 110 nays (Roll Call No. 422). On September
14, 2022, H.R. 5315 was received in the Senate.

S. 4744

S. 4744, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, was
introduced in the Senate on August 2, 2022, by Ms. Rosen, Mr.
Boozman, and Mr. Blumenthal and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or CEDS Act

H.R. 5547

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
to require eligible recipients of certain grants to develop a
comprehensive economic development strategy that directly or
indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality
care-based services, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires applicants for certain Economic
Development Administration grants to describe in their
comprehensive economic development strategy how they will
increase the availability of affordable, quality, care-based
services (e.g., childcare, early childhood education,
disability and long-term care, and elder care).

Legislative History

H.R. 5547 was introduced in the House on October 8, 2021,
by Ms. Williams of Georgia and Mr. Young and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5547 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from
further consideration of H.R. 5547 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5547 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 60 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 85).
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on March 7, 2022, agreeing to waive further
consideration of H.R. 5547. On that same day, the Chair of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on
Financial Services and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
The Committee on Financial Services was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 5547 on March 8, 2022. The same
day, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
reported H.R. 5547 to the House, as amended, as H. Rpt. 117-
259, Pt. I (Calendar No. 189).
H.R. 5547 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules on March 30, 2022, and agreed to by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 304 yeas and 122 nays (Roll No. 94).
On March 31, 2022, H.R. 5547 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
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Safeguarding Tomorrow Through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Technical
Corrections Act

H.R. 5673

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to make technical corrections to the hazard
mitigation revolving loan fund program, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill revises provisions related to the hazard
mitigation revolving loan fund program, including by requiring
capitalization grant recipients to carry out the latest two
published editions of relevant building codes, specifications,
and standards.

Legislative History

H.R. 5673 was introduced in the House on October 21, 2021,
by Ms. Titus and Mr. Webster of Florida and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5673 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5673 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5673 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, by a recorded
vote of 60 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 81).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5673 on March 24, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-275 (Calendar No.
202).
The House considered H.R. 5673 under suspension of the
rules on March 30, 2022, and passed the measure by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 402 yeas and 24 nays (Roll No. 92).
On March 31, 2022, H.R. 5673 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
Provisions of H.R. 5673 were included in the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into law on December
29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117- __.
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Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient
Infrastructure and Construction by Americans Act or Resilient America
Act

H.R. 5689

To improve the provision of Federal resources to help build
capacity and fund risk-reducing, cost-effective mitigation
projects for eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial
governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill includes enhances mitigation and resilience
activities authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to help build capacity and fund
risk-reducing, cost-effective mitigation projects for eligible
state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain
private nonprofit organizations. Specifically, the bill:
Allows unspent Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) funds to be set-aside for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation
program;
Increases the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
program set aside from six percent to 15 percent;
Sets aside funds for building code implementation
and enforcement;
Expands eligibilities under the HMGP to enhance
resilience to risks from extreme wildfire, wind, tsunami, and
ice events; and
Establishes a set aside of up to ten percent of
PDM assistance to fund residential resilience retrofit block
grants to states, tribes, and territories.

Legislative History

H.R. 5689 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021,
by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Ms. Titus, and Mr.
Webster of Florida and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5689 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5689 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5689 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 63 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 79).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5689 to the House, as amended, on March 24, 2022, as H.
Rpt. 117-277 (Calendar No. 204).
On April 5, 2022, the House passed H.R. 5689 under
suspension of the rules by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 383 yeas
and 41 nays (Roll No. 113).
On April 6, 2022, H.R. 5689 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

H.R. 5706

To protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual
assault and harassment, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to
collect, maintain, and make publicly available, information on
the number of sexual assaults and harassment incidents that
occur on vehicles operated by certain private and public
transportation carriers. The bill also establishes new and
increased existing civil penalties for physically or sexually
assaulting or threatening to assault an employee working for an
entity that transports passengers covered under the bill. The
bill also imposes certain responsibilities for certain
transportation operators by requiring them to develop policies,
procedures, and training to address and prevent incidents of
sexual assault and harassment, as well as identifying potential
cases of human trafficking.

Legislative History

H.R. 5706 was introduced in the House on October 25, 2021,
by Mr. DeFazio and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5706 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation; the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.
The Subcommittee on Aviation; the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation; the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit; and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials were discharged from further consideration
of H.R. 5706 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5706 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on the Transportation and
Infrastructure on March 18, 2022, agreeing to waive further
consideration of H.R. 5706.
On March 21, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Judiciary and the
agreement to waive further consideration.
On March 24, 2022, the Committee on the Budget and the
Committee on the Judiciary were discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5706. The Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure reported H.R. 5706 on March 24, 2022, as H. Rpt.
117-278, Pt. I (Calendar No. 205).
On March 30, 2022, H.R. 5706 was considered in the House
under suspension of the rules and passed by a \2/3\ recorded
vote of 339 yeas and 85 nays (Roll No. 90). On March 31, 2022,
H.R. 5706 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred
to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
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Expediting Disaster Recovery Act

H.R. 5774

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major
disaster are met.

Summary

This bill expedites the delivery of Federal disaster
assistance and addresses the unmet needs of disaster survivors
by giving FEMA the authority to, within the first 30 days of a
major disaster, estimate and disburse ten percent of the total
amount of recovery funds provided by sections 406 and 408 of
the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Legislative History

H.R. 5774 was introduced in the House on October 28, 2021,
by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Ms. Plaskett and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5774 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5774 on June 15, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5774 on June 15, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure filed a
report on H.R. 5774 on September 13, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-461
(Calendar No. 358). The same day, H.R. 5774 was considered in
the House under suspension of the rules.
H.R. 5774 was passed in the House, as amended, by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 406 yeas and 20 nays (Roll No. 428).
On September 15, 2022, H.R. 5774 was received in the
Senate.

116th Congress

H.R. 1311, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs
after a major disaster are met, was introduced in the House on
February 19, 2019, by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Ms. Plaskett
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1311 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration on March 27, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1311 on March 27, 2019, ordering the measure to
be reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 1311 was reported to the House on July 11, 2019.
(Calendar No. 108)

115th Congress

H.R. 7322, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs
after a major disaster are met, was introduced in the House on
December 17, 2018, by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Ms. Plaskett
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7322 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
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Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act or AAIM Act

H.R. 6270 (S. 4246)

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot
program to provide grants related to advanced air mobility
infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes a two-year pilot grant program that
invests $25 million in competitive grants for states, local,
territorial, and Tribal governments to submit comprehensive
plans to the U.S. Department of Transportation on anticipated
or proposed AAM infrastructure needs. The plans may include
details on potential vertiport locations; physical and digital
infrastructure needs; potential environmental effects;
connectivity to existing transportation networks; and
strategies to ensure community engagement and equity.
The bill also provides limited funding for some costs
directly related to the construction of public-use vertiports
and associated infrastructure, only if certain criteria are
met. These criteria include the Federal Aviation Administration
issuance of type certificates for at least two AAM aircraft
models; approval of airworthiness determinations for at least
two AAM operators; and publication of an advisory circular on
vertiport design, performance, and siting standards, among
others. Recipients may use construction grant funds for
activities such as design, environmental studies, bidding, and
other capital costs related to the construction of public-use
vertiports or associated infrastructure.
Grants may not be awarded after September 30, 2023.
Additionally, grants are prohibited from being used for the
acquisition, conversion, or retrofitting of AAM aircraft; or
the construction of private use vertiports or associated
infrastructure.

Legislative History

H.R. 6270 was introduced in the House on December 14, 2021,
by Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, and Ms.
Titus and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6270 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 6270 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 6270 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 55 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 88).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 6270 to the House on June 13, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-362
(Calendar No. 274).
On the same day, H.R. 6270 was considered in the House
under suspension of the rules and passed the House, as amended,
by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 338 yeas and 73 nays (Roll No.
257).
H.R. 6270 was included in section 101, Division Q, of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.

S. 4246

S. 4246, the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization
Act or AAIM Act, was introduced in the Senate on May 15, 2022,
by Mr. Padilla and Mr. Moran and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
On May 25, 2022, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation considered S. 4246 and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the Senate, as amended, by voice
vote.
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Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

H.R. 6865

To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other
purposes.

Summary

H.R. 6865 authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard
through the end of 2023.

Legislative History

H.R. 6865 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2022,
by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Carbajal, and Mr.
Gibbs and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6865 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6865 on March
2, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 6865 on March 2, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 6865 to the House on March 29, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-282
(Calendar No. 209).
The House considered H.R. 6865 under suspension of the
rules on March 29, 2022, and passed the measure, as amended, on
the same day by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 378 yeas and 46 nays
(Roll No. 85).
On March 30, 2022, H.R. 6865 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 6865 was included in Division G of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House, and was included as Division K in the
House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, which was
signed into law as Public Law No. 117-263.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

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H.R. 3409, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019, was
introduced on June 21, 2019, by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Graves of
Missouri, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, and Mr. Gibbs
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3409 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation from further consideration of H.R. 3409
on June 26, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3409 on June 26, 2019 and ordered the measure
to be reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 3409 to the House on July 23,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116-172 (Calendar No. 132).
The House considered H.R. 3409 under suspension of the
rules on July 24, 2019, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 3409 was received in the Senate, read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
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Small State and Rural Rescue Act

H.R. 7211

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, review a final rule of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill addresses requests for, and other matters
pertaining to, disaster assistance provided through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a focus on small
states and rural communities.
The bill expands the duties of FEMA's Small State and Rural
Advocate to include assistance for states in the collection and
presentation of material in the disaster or emergency
declaration request relevant to demonstrate severe localized
impacts within the state for a specific incident.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must
review FEMA's implementation of its final rule regarding
factors considered when evaluating a governor's request for a
major disaster declaration. In particular, the review must
focus on requests for a major disaster declaration authorizing
individual assistance.

Legislative History

H.R. 7211 was introduced in the House on March 24, 2022, by
Mr. Katko, Ms. Titus, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Delgado, Mr. Gimenez, and
Mr. Guest and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7211 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Committee considered H.R. 7211 on April 28, 2022, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House by
voice vote.
H.R. 7211 was reported to the House on June 13, 2022, as H.
Rpt. 117-360 (Calendar No. 272).
On the same day, H.R. 7211 was considered in the House
under suspension of the rules and was passed by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 396 yeas and 14 nays (Roll No. 269).
On June 15, 2022, H.R. 7211 was received in the Senate,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 7211 on September 28, 2022, ordering
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 7211 was reported to the Senate on December 14, 2022,
as S. Rpt. 117-259 (Calendar No. 650).
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 under Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws,
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Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act

H.R. 7321

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air
carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance,
preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill addresses safety standards related to foreign
aircraft repair stations by improving the Federal Aviation
Administration's safety oversight of aircraft maintenance that
is performed on U.S. airlines' fleets in foreign countries.

Legislative History

H.R. 7321 was introduced in the House on March 31, 2022, by
Mr. DeFazio and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation. Within the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 7321 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 7321 on June 15, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 7321 on June 15, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 49 yeas and 5 nays (Roll No. 97).
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 7321 to the House on September 28, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-
506 (Calendar No. 381).
H.R. 7321 was considered in the House under suspension of
the rules, as amended, on September 29, 2022, and was passed by
a \2/3\ recorded vote of 374 yeas and 52 nays (Roll No. 467).

116th Congress

H.R. 5119, the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act, was
introduced in the House on November 15, 2019, by Mr. DeFazio,
Ms. Brownley, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Garcia, Ms. Norton, Mr. Sires,
Mr. Pappas, and Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5119 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5119 on November 20, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5119 on November 20, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be reported, as amended, by a recorded vote of 39
yeas and 19 nays (Roll No. 12).
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Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022

H.R. 8416

To improve individual assistance provided by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to allow FEMA to provide additional
assistance for home repair and other needs following a major
disaster. In addition, it directs FEMA to facilitate the
administration of a universal application for direct Federal
disaster assistance and to improve Federal post-disaster
housing and sheltering programs.

Legislative History

H.R. 8416 was introduced in the House on July 19, 2022, by
Ms. Titus, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, Miss Gonzalez-Colon, and
Mr. Carter of Louisiana and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committees on Financial Services and Small Business. Within the
Committee, H.R. 8416 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 8416 on July 20, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 8416 on July 20, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
On November 15, 2022, the Committee on Financial Services
and the Committee on Small Business were discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 8416.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 8416 to the House, as amended, on November 15, 2022, as H.
Rpt. 117-560, Pt. I (Calendar No. 401).
H.R. 8416 was considered in the House on November 17, 2022,
and passed, as amended, by voice vote.
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National Railway Labor

H. Con. Res. 119

Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House
to make corrections in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 100 to
provide seven days of paid sick leave to railroad worker
contracts.

Legislative History

H. Con. Res. 119 was introduced in the House on November
29, 2022, by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on House Administration. Within the Committee, H.
Con. Res. 119 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
On November 30, 2022, H. Con. Res. 119 was considered in
the House and passed by a recorded vote of 221 yeas and 207
nays (Roll No. 491).
The same day, H. Con. Res. 119 was received in the Senate.
H. Con. Res. 119 was considered in the Senate on December
1, 2022, and was not passed by a recorded vote of 52 yeas and
43 nays (60 yeas required) (Record Vote No. 371).
See also H.J. Res. 100 under Legislative Activities of the
Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-216.
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Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

H. Res. 626

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding
the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on
September 11, 2001, on the 20th anniversary of that date.

Summary

H. Res. 626 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the
terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, in New York City, New
York; Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and Washington, DC.

Legislative History

H. Res. 626 was introduced in the House on September 10,
2021, by Ms. Pelosi and referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Reform; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on
Armed Services; the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure; the Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee
on Homeland Security; and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence. H. Res. 626 was retained at the Full Committee.
The Committee on Oversight and Reform; the Committee on
Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Committee on the
Judiciary; the Committee on Homeland Security; and the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence were discharged from
further consideration of H. Res. 626 on September 10, 2021. The
resolution was laid before the House without objection and
agreed to.
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``Move Over'' Laws

H. Res. 1463

Supporting the goals and ideals of ``move over'' laws.

Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas
of move over laws. It also urges relevant Federal and state
agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations involved in
traffic incident management response to spread awareness and
promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over
laws.

Legislative History

H. Res. 1463 was introduced in the House on November 14,
2022, by Mr. McGovern and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.
Res. 1463 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit.
H. Res. 1463 was passed in the House on November 15, 2022,
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Caucus Room

H. Res. 1495

Designating the caucus room in the Cannon House Office Building
as the ``Speaker Nancy Pelosi Caucus Room''.

Summary

This resolution designates the caucus room located in the
Cannon House Office Building as the ``Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Caucus Room.''

Legislative History

H. Res. 1495 was introduced in the House on November 29,
2022, by Ms. Lofgren and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.
Res. 1463 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H. Res. 1495 was passed in the House on November 30, 2022,
pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499.
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Washington Channel Public Access Act

H.R. 1765

To prohibit the Secretary of the Army from implementing a
proposed rule relating to restricted access to the Washington
Channel in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the
proposed rule titled Washington Channel, Fort McNair,
Washington, DC; Restricted Area, published on December 29,
2020. The proposed rule establishes a permanent restricted area
in the Washington Channel adjacent to Fort McNair in the
District of Columbia. The bill also prohibits the Corps from
implementing any other rule that restricts public access to the
Washington Channel in the District.

Legislative History

H.R. 1765 was introduced in the House on March 10, 2021, by
Ms. Norton and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1765 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1765 on March 24,
2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 1765 on March 24, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a
favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1765 to the House on May 28,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-44 (Calendar No. 27).
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Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021

H.R. 1915 (H.R. 1660, H.R. 2173, H.R. 2952, H.R. 3061, H.R. 3622, H.R.
3691, H.R. 3700, H.R. 3745, H.R. 3751)

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize
certain water pollution control programs, and for other
purposes.

Summary

H.R. 1915 reauthorizes Federal appropriations for
capitalization grants to state water pollution control
revolving funds and other clean water pollution control grant
programs to address the discharge of pollution into
jurisdictional waters.

Legislative History

H.R. 1915 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Napolitano, and Mr. Fitzpatrick and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 1915 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1915 on June
9, 2021.
The Committee considered H.R. 1915 on June 9, 2021, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a
favorable recommendation, as amended, by a recorded vote of 42
yeas and 25 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 22).
The Committee reported H.R. 1915 to the House on June 22,
2021, as H. Rpt. 117-69 (Calendar No. 48).
H.R. 1915 was included in Division H of H.R. 3684, as
passed by the House.
For further action, see H.R. 3684, Legislative Activities
of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-58.

H.R. 1660

H.R. 1660, the Stop Sewage Overflow Act, was introduced in
the House on March 8, 2021, by Mrs. Trahan, Mr. LaHood, Mr.
Moulton, Mr. Pappas, and Ms. Kuster and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1660 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
H.R. 1660 was included in section 8 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 2173

H.R. 2173, the Wastewater Workforce Investment Act, was
introduced in the House on March 23, 2021, by Mr. Stanton and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2173 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 2173 was included in section 2 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 2952

H.R. 2952, the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and
Efficiency Act or WISE Act, was introduced in the House on
April 30, 2021, by Ms. Williams of Georgia and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2952 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
H.R. 2952 was included in section 14 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 3061

H.R. 3061, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to waive matching requirements for certain grants
to the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. was
introduced in the House on May 7, 2021, by Ms. Norton and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3061 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3061 was included in section 6 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 3622

H.R. 3691

H.R. 3691, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to establish a smart wastewater infrastructure
technology grant program, and for other purposes, was
introduced on June 5, 2021, by Ms. Bourdeaux and Mr. Huffman
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3691 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3691 was included in section 11 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 3700

H.R. 3700, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to reauthorize grants for technical assistance to
rural, small, and tribal municipalities, and for other
purposes, was introduced in the House on June 4, 2021, by Mr.
Delgado and Mr. Van Drew and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3700 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 3700 was included in section 3 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 3745

H.R. 3745, the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Innovation Act, was introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by
Ms. Sewell and Mr. Babin and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3745 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 3745 was included in section 10 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

H.R. 3751

H.R. 3751, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act to establish a program to make grants to eligible
entities to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment
works to natural disasters, and for other purposes, was
introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by Mr. Carbajal and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3751 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3751 was included in section 5 of H.R. 1915, as
introduced.

116th Congress

H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Act of 2019, was introduced in the House on March 5, 2019, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Young, and Mr. Katko and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1497 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1497 on
October 29, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 1497 on October 29, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by voice vote. During consideration, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure adopted an Amendment in the
Nature of a Substitute which, among other things, included
provisions of the following measures: H.R. 3521, the Wastewater
Infrastructure Workforce Investment Act, provisions included in
sections 2 and 12; H.R. 2470, the Clean Water Infrastructure
Resilience and Sustainability Act, included in section 4; H.R.
2776, the Stop Sewage Overflow Act, included in section 6; H.R.
1764, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with
respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, included
in section 7; H.R. 2458, the Water Infrastructure
Sustainability and Efficiency Act, included in section 10.
The Committee reported H.R. 1497 to the House on September
4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-484 (Calendar No. 387).
Provisions of H.R. 1497 were included in Sec. 22101 of H.R.
2 during House consideration.
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Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2021

H.R. 1951

To increase the Federal share provided under the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for a
certain time frame during fiscal year 2020.

Summary

This bill increases the Federal cost share from 75 percent
to 90 percent for any emergency or major disaster declared by
the President beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on
December 31, 2020.

Legislative History

H.R. 1951 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2021, by
Mr. Thompson of California, and 18 original cosponsors and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1951 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 1951 on March 24, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 1951 on March 24, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 46 yeas and 11 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 19).
On April 6, 2022, the Committee reported H.R. 1951 to the
House as H. Rpt. 117-289 (Calendar No. 213).

116th Congress

In the 116th Congress, H.R. 8112 was introduced in the
House on August 25, 2020, by Mr. Thompson of California, and 18
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
8112 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

H.R. 2187

To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary
of Transportation to set aside certain funds to provide parking
for commercial motor vehicles on the Federal-aid highway
system, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill authorizes appropriations through fiscal year
2026 to the Department of Transportation for projects to
provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on the Federal-
aid highway system.
The bill authorizes competitive grants to states,
metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, and
certain public agencies for projects that provide parking for
commercial motor vehicles on Federal-aid highways or on a
facility with reasonable access to such a highway or a freight
facility.
The Federal share for a project carried out in accordance
with the bill is up to 100 percent.

Legislative History

H.R. 2187 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2021, by
Mr. Bost, Ms. Craig, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr.
Garamendi, Mr. Stauber, and Ms. Wild and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2187 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit.
The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 2187 on July 20, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 2187 on July 20, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 2187 was reported to the House on December 13, 2022,
as H. Rpt. 117-622 (Calendar No. 488).
Provisions of H.R. 2187 were included in section 1308 of
H.R. 3684, as passed by the House.
For the legislative history of H.R. 3684 and all related
legislation, see Legislative Activities of the Committee,
Public Laws, Public Law 117-58.

116th Congress

H.R. 6104, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, was
introduced in the House on March 5, 2020, by Mr. Bost and Ms.
Craig and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6104 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021

H.R. 3037

To make available necessary disaster assistance for families
affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill makes certain individuals and households eligible
for housing assistance in connection with a major disaster,
including Hurricane Maria of 2017. To be eligible, an
individual or household must be (1) residing on property
located in the area for which the major disaster was declared
but does not have documented ownership rights to and is not
renting such property, or (2) residing or have resided in an
area for which the major disaster was declared during the
designated incident period.
FEMA must consider alternative forms of proof to determine
the eligibility of an individual or household for assistance.
FEMA shall create and distribute a declarative form
statement that applicants for assistance can use to self-
certify eligibility for assistance and shall make the statement
available in specified languages at all active Disaster
Recovery Centers and on its website and social media.
FEMA may provide financial assistance for repairs to ensure
that residences are habitable during longer-term recovery and
for permanent housing construction if the President determines
that such assistance is a cost-effective alternative to other
housing solutions.
FEMA shall conduct an analysis comparing the costs,
benefits, and effectiveness of assistance provided under the
Disaster Housing Assistance Program, including any case
management services provided, with other temporary housing
options provided by FEMA.

Legislative History

H.R. 3037 was introduced in the House on May 7, 2021, by
Mr. Espaillat and Miss Gonzalez-Colon and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3037 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3037 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3037 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3037 was reported to the House on December 20, 2022,
as H. Rpt. 117-653, Pt. I (Calendar No. 473).

116th Congress

H.R. 2914, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of
2020, was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr.
Espaillat and Miss Gonzalez-Col of Puerto Rico and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2914 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management from further consideration of H.R. 2914.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 2914 on February 26, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2914 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-574 (Calendar No. 472).
The House considered H.R. 2914 under suspension of the
rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 2914 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Fair and Open Skies Act

H.R. 3095

To ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of
Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor
rights or standards, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill ensures that future foreign air carrier permits
granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which
allow foreign operators to conduct revenue air service to the
United States, include additional DOT review and analysis in
order to preserve fair competition and labor standards in
international aviation.
This bill precludes the DOT from permitting a future
foreign air carrier to serve the United States under the U.S.-
EU Open Skies Agreement unless the Secretary of Transportation
determines the foreign air carrier permit or exemption is
consistent with the fair labor standards and fair competition
requirements of the U.S.-EU Open Skies Agreement and imposes on
the permit any conditions necessary to ensure compliance with
those standards and requirements. This bill further requires
the Secretary, when granting a permit to a future foreign air
carrier, to find the foreign air transportation to be provided
under the permit will be in the public interest. This bill
provides that preventing entry into U.S. markets by a ``flag of
convenience'' carrier--defined in the legislation as a carrier
established in a country other than the home country of its
majority owner to avoid regulations of its home country--or
otherwise undermining labor standards is within the public
interest.

Legislative History

H.R. 3095 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Kahele,
Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bergman,
and Mr. Johnson of Ohio and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3095 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3095 on July 28, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3095 on July 28, 2021, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3095 was reported to the House on December 20, 2025,
as H. Rpt. 117-651 (Calendar No. 470).

116th Congress

H.R. 3632, the Fair and Open Skies Act, was introduced in
the House on July 9, 2019, by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Larsen of
Washington, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois, Mr. Ferguson, and Ms.
Davids of Kansas and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3632 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3632 on September 19, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 3632 on September 19, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 3632 to the House on December
9, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116-636 (Calendar No. 521).
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Aviation Funding Stability Fund Act of 2021

H.R. 4042

To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a
certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for
other purposes.

Summary

This bill provides continuing appropriations to the FAA
from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if an appropriations
bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year
begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations
for the FAA is not in effect.
The bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations
that was provided for in the prior fiscal year to continue
programs, projects, and activities for which funds were
provided in the preceding fiscal year.

Legislative History

H.R. 4042 was introduced in the House on June 22, 2021, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Mr.
Gibbs and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Ways and Means. Within the
Committee, H.R. 4042 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4042 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 4042 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House by a recorded
vote of 58 yeas and 5 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 73).
H.R. 4042 was reported to the House on December 23, 2022,
as H. Rpt. 117-665, Pt. I (Calendar No. 484).
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Post Disaster Mental Health Response Act

H.R. 5703 (S. 3677)

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide
professional counseling services to victims of emergencies
declared under such Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill authorizes the provision of professional
counseling services to victims of declared emergencies (current
law limits such authorization to victims of major disasters).

Legislative History

H.R. 5703 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021,
by Ms. Pressley, Ms. Titus, Mr. McKinley, and Mr. Meijer and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 5703 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5703 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 5703 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5703 to the House on September 28, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-
504 (Calendar No. 379).
H.R. 5703 was included in section 5841 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

S. 3677

S. 3677, the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act, was
introduced in the Senate on February 17, 2022, by Mr. Durbin
and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered and held a markup on S. 3677 on March 30,
2022, ordering the measure to be favorably reported to the
Senate by voice vote.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 3677 to the Senate on September 27, 2022,
as S. Rpt. 117-162 (Calendar No. 504).
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Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022

H.R. 7242 (S. 3875)

To require the President to develop and maintain products that
show the risk of natural hazards across the United States, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the President to continue to maintain a
natural disaster hazard assessment program that develops and
maintains publicly available products to show the risk of
natural hazards across the United States.
Such products shall show the risk of natural hazards and
include ratings and data for loss exposure, social
vulnerability, community resilience, and any other element
determined by the President.
The President shall (1) review the underlying methodology
of any product that is a natural disaster hazard risk
assessment, and (2) consider including additional data in any
product that is a natural disaster hazard risk assessment.
Additionally, the President must conduct such reviews to
evaluate and update the assessments at least every five years.
Using the reviewed assessments, the President must
periodically identify and designate community disaster
resilience zones (CDRZ), which shall be (1) the 50 census
tracts assigned the highest individual hazard risk ratings; and
(2) in each state, not less than 1 percent of census tracts
that are assigned a high risk rating, taking into consideration
specified geographic balance.
The President may provide financial, technical, or other
assistance to an eligible entity (a state, Indian tribal
government, or local government) that plans to perform a
resilience or mitigation project within, or that primarily
benefits, a CDRZ.

Legislative History

H.R. 7242, the was introduced in the House on March 28,
2022, by Ms. Davids of Kansas and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7242 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 7242 on April 28, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 7242 on April 28, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 7242 was reported to the House on December 8, 2022, as
H. Rpt. 117-609 (Calendar No. 440).

S. 3875

For the legislative history of S. 3875, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-255.
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Bulb Replacement Improving Government With High Efficiency Technology
Act or BRIGHT Act

H.R. 7636 (S. 442)

Summary

This bill expands requirements relating to the procurement
and use of energy-efficient lighting in Federal buildings.
Under current law, public buildings that are constructed or
managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) must be
equipped with energy-efficient light bulbs and fixtures.
Pursuant to this legislation, buildings must be equipped with
the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient
lighting systems available, including with respect to sensors,
fixture distribution, and other elements. In addition, the bill
specifically establishes requirements relating to the
procurement of such lighting systems and modifies other
requirements accordingly. Finally, it requires the GSA to
provide information to Federal, state, local, and Tribal
entities about procuring and using such lighting systems in
furtherance of governmental efficiency.

Legislative History

For the legislative history of H.R. 7636, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-202.
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Planning for Animal Wellness Act or PAW Act

H.R. 7789

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to establish a working group relating to best
practices and Federal guidance for animals in emergencies and
disasters, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs FEMA to establish a working group to
review and establish best practices and Federal guidance for
animals in emergencies and disasters.

Legislative History

For the legislative history of H.R. 7789, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-212.
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MEASURES ORDERED TO BE REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE

H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States Courthouse

H.R. 246

To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse
located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as the
``H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States
Courthouse''.

Summary

This bill designates the Federal building and U.S.
courthouse at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia, as
the H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and United States
Courthouse.

Legislative History

H.R. 246 was introduced in the House on January 11, 2021,
by Mr. Griffith and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 246 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 246 on October 27, 2021.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 246 on October 27, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.

116th Congress

H.R. 767, to designate the Federal building and United
States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon,
Virginia, as the ``H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and
United States Courthouse'', was introduced in the House on
January 24, 2019, by Mr. Griffith and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee,
H.R. 767 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building

H.R. 4771 (S. 2938)

To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse
located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as
the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and
Federal Building''.

Summary

This bill designates the Federal Building and United States
Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee,
Florida, as the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States
Courthouse and Federal Building.

Legislative History

H.R. 4771 was introduced in the House on July 28, 2021, by
Mr. Lawson of Florida and 25 original cosponsors and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 4771 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 4771 on October 27, 2021. The Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure considered H.R. 4771 on
October 27, 2021, and ordered the measure to be favorably
reported to the House with a by voice vote.

S. 2938

For the legislative history of S. 2938, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-159.
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American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement
Act of 2022

H.R. 8049

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish the
Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency Task Force, and for other
purposes.

Summary

This bill would help the U.S. aerospace industry to
maintain its global competitive advantage and protect U.S.
aerospace businesses, workers, and consumers from costly future
supply chain disruptions by establishing an aerospace supply
chain resiliency task force--made up of industry, labor, and
other aerospace experts--to assess the risks to the U.S.
aerospace supply chain and make recommendations to Congress on
how to ultimately strengthen the industry's supply chain
resiliency in the future.

Legislative History

H.R. 8049, the was introduced in the House on June 14,
2022, by Mr. Graves of Louisiana, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr.
Graves of Missouri, and Mr. DeFazio and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 8049 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
On June 15, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Speaker of the House
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 8049.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 8049 on June 15, 2022.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
considered H.R. 8049 on June 15, 2022, and ordered the measure
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 8049 was included in section 106, Division Q of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.
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San Francisco Bay Restoration Act

H.R. 610

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a
grant program to support the restoration of San Francisco Bay.

Summary

Legislative History

Sami's Law

H.R. 1082

To require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced
digital system to verify passengers with their authorized ride-
hailing vehicles and drivers.

Summary

Legislative History

H.R. 1082 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2021,
by Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Wilson
of South Carolina, Mr. Sires, and Mr. Gottheimer and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in
addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the
Committee on the Budget. Within the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, H.R. 1082 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Highways and Transit.
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on December 13, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Energy and Commerce would waive further consideration of H.R.
1082.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded on that same day, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and the agreement to waive further consideration of
H.R. 1082.
For the complete legislative history, see H.R. 1082 under
Measures Enrolled/Presented to the President/or Passed by Both
Houses.
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Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act

H.R. 1917

To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard
mitigation assistance programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill would modify eligibility for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Assistance
grant programs to allow state, local, Tribal, and territorial
governments to begin certain land acquisition and simple
construction which do not require a comprehensive review.

Legislative History

Post Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

H.R. 2020

To provide for an online repository for certain reporting
requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance, and
for other purposes.

Summary

Legislative History

H.R. 2020 was introduced in the House on March 18, 2021, by
Miss Gonzalez-Colon and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services. Within
the Committee, H.R. 2020 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Chair of the Committee on Small Business sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure on June 10, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Small Business would waive further consideration of H.R. 2020.
On the same day, the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Small Business;
the agreement to waive further consideration; and agreeing to
support the request for the appointment of Conferees should a
House-Senate Conference be called.
See H.R. 2020 under Measures Passed the House for complete
legislative history.
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Environmental Justice for All Act

H.R. 2021

To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and
civil rights, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes several environmental justice
requirements, advisory bodies, and programs to address the
disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects
of Federal laws or programs on communities of color, low-income
communities, or tribal and indigenous communities.
Specifically, the bill prohibits disparate impacts on the
basis of race, color, or national origin as discrimination.
Aggrieved persons may seek legal remedy when faced with such
discrimination.
In addition, the bill directs agencies to follow certain
requirements concerning environmental justice. For example,
agencies must prepare community impact reports that assess the
potential impacts of their actions on environmental justice
communities under certain circumstances.
Further, it creates a variety of advisory bodies and
positions, such as the White House Environmental Justice
Interagency Council. Among other things, the council must issue
an environmental justice strategy.
It also establishes requirements and programs concerning
chemicals or toxic ingredients in certain products. For
example, the bill (1) requires certain products (e.g.,
cosmetics) to include a list of ingredients or warnings; and
(2) provides grants for research on designing safer
alternatives to chemicals in certain consumer, cleaning, toy,
or baby products that have an inherent toxicity or that are
associated with chronic adverse health effects.
Finally, it creates a variety of funding programs, such as
a grant program to enhance access to park and recreational
opportunities in an urban areas.

Legislative History

H.R. 2021 was introduced in the House on March 18, 2021, by
Mr. Grijalva and 27 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committees on, Natural Resources, Judiciary, Transportation and
Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor. Within
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 2021
was referred to the Subcommittees on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation, Water Resources and Environment, and Highways
and Transit.
The Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing regarding
H.R. 2021 on February 15, 2022.
The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 2021 on
July 27, 2022, ordering the measure to be reported to the
House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 26 yeas and 21 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on December 12, 2022, agreeing that, in order
to file a committee report on H.R. 2021, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 2021; and in addition, H.R. 2780, H.R.
3075, and H.R. 3764.
On December 19, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
agreement to waive further consideration, and agreeing that the
bills will not be considered on the House floor during the
117th Congress without further consultation.
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PFAS Action Act of 2021

H.R. 2467

Summary

H.R. 2467 requires the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to impose additional regulatory actions related to PFAS.
Specifically, this measure includes additional regulations
related to the Water Pollution Control Act and requiring the
EPA to examine the classification of PFAS as hazardous
substances under CERCLA.

Legislative History

Insular Area Climate Change Act

H.R. 2780

To provide for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation,
and resilience in the United States Territories and Freely
Associated States, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill provides support through programs and financial
assistance for climate change planning, mitigation, adaptation,
and resilience in U.S. territories (American Samoa, Guam,
Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands) and the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall
Islands, and Palau).
For example, the bill requires the Technical Assistance
Program of the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular
Affairs to provide technical assistance for climate change
planning, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience to the
territories and Freely Associated States.
It also establishes an Insular Area National Program Office
within the Environmental Protection Agency to build and
strengthen infrastructure to withstand natural disasters,
expand renewable energy and energy efficiency, and provide
technical assistance in the territories and Freely Associated
States.
Additionally, the bill establishes several grant programs
to assess and reduce the impacts of climate change, expand
renewable energy and energy efficiency, or expand sustainable
infrastructure to withstand natural disasters in the
territories and Freely Associated States.

Legislative History

H.R. 2780 was introduced in the House on April 22, 2021, by
Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Sablan, Mr. San Nicolas, Ms. Plaskett, Mr.
Soto, and Ms. Velazquez and referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy
and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science,
Space and Technology. Within the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, H.R. 2780 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on December 12, 2022, agreeing that, in order
to file a committee report on H.R. 2780, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 2780; and in addition, H.R. 2021, H.R.
3075, and H.R. 3764.
On December 19, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
agreement to waive further consideration, and agreeing that the
bills will not be considered on the House floor during the
117th Congress without further consultation.
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Illegal Fishing And Forced Labor Prevention Act

H.R. 3075

To address seafood slavery and combat illegal, unreported, or
unregulated fishing, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill sets forth and revises Federal law concerning
activities to combat human trafficking and illegal, unreported,
or unregulated fishing in the seafood industry.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
shall expand the Seafood Import Monitoring Program to apply to
all seafood and seafood products imported into the United
States.
The Departments of Commerce, Homeland Security, Labor, and
Health and Human Services must jointly execute a memorandum of
understanding to codify and improve interagency cooperation on
seafood safety, preventing illegal, unreported, or unregulated
fishing and human trafficking, including forced labor, and
seafood fraud prevention, enforcement, and inspections.
NOAA shall engage with each flag, coastal, port, and market
nation that exports seafood to the United States to collect
information sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of such
nation's management of fisheries and control systems to prevent
illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

Legislative History

H.R. 3075 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. Huffman and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the
Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and
Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce. Within
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 3075
was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation.
The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 3075 on
October 13, 2021, ordering the measure to be reported to the
House, as amended, by voice vote.
Provisions related to H.R. 3075 were included in section
307 of H.R. 6865, as passed by the House.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on December 12, 2022, agreeing that, in order
to file a committee report on H.R. 3075, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 3075; and in addition, H.R. 2021, H.R.
2780, and H.R. 3764.
On December 19, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
agreement to waive further consideration, and agreeing that the
bills will not be considered on the House floor during the
117th Congress without further consultation.
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Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

H.R. 3078

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program
relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines
and liquefied natural gas facilities.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Energy to implement a
program to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability
of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and
liquefied natural gas facilities.

Legislative History

H.R. 3078 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. Upton, Mr. Rush, Ms. McMorris Rodgers, and Mr. Pallone and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Speaker of the House on
June 24, 2021, requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3078.
See H.R. 3078 under Measures of Interest for complete
legislative history.
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act

H.R. 3113

Summary

Legislative History

H.R. 3113 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. Moore of Utah, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Neguse, and Ms. Schrier and
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources; the Committee
on Agriculture; and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3113 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on March 10, 2022, agreeing to waive further
consideration of H.R. 3113.
On March 11, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
agreement to waive further consideration.
For the legislative history of H.R. 3113 and all related
legislation, see Legislative Activities of the Committee,
Public Laws, Public Law 117-114.
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Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility
Act or E-BRIDGE Act

H.R. 3193

To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
to provide for a high-speed broadband deployment initiative.

Summary

This bill clarifies that public-private partnerships and
consortiums qualify as eligible recipients of the Economic
Development Administration's broadband deployment grants. It
also clarifies that EDA funds can be combined with other
Federal resources and provides flexibility on accounting for
in-kind methods to meet nonfederal cost share requirements,
including real or personal property.

Legislative History

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021

H.R. 3482

To establish the National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation.

Summary

This bill establishes the National Center for the
Advancement of Aviation (``Center'') to serve as a national
independent forum to facilitate collaboration and cooperation
between aviation and aerospace stakeholders to support and
promote civil and military aviation and aerospace.
The Center would, among other things:
Provide resources to: help develop a skilled U.S.
aviation workforce through scholarships, apprenticeships,
aviation curriculum development, and other outreach efforts
Serve as an educational research repository for
workforce development and skills training; and
Provide a national independent forum to support
collaboration between government and nongovernmental
stakeholders.

Legislative History

H.R. 3482 was introduced in the House on May 25, 2021, by
Mr. Carson and nine original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3482 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure on September 27, 2022,
agreeing to withdraw a request for a sequential referral in
order to expedite consideration on the House Floor. On the same
day, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure responded acknowledging that the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology withdrew its sequential referral
request.
See H.R. 3482 under Measures Passed the House for complete
legislative history.
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Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act or More Act

H.R. 3617

Summary

Legislative History

H.R. 3617 was introduced in the House on May 28, 2021, by
Mr. Nadler, Ms. Lee, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr.
Jefferies and Ms. Velazquez and referred to the Committee on
the Judiciary; the Committee on Agriculture; the Committee on
Education and Labor; the Committee on Ways and Means; the
Committee on Small Business; the Committee on Natural
Resources; the Committee on Oversight and Reform; and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3617 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Aviation; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
the Judiciary on March 23, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 3617. On that same date, the Chair of the
Committee on the Judiciary responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
See H.R. 3617 under Measures Passed the House by the
Committee for complete legislative history.
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Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface
Transportation in America Act or Invest in America Act

H.R. 3684

To authorize funds for Federal-aid Highways, highway safety
programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 3684 reauthorizes Federal-aid highway, transit,
highway safety, motor carrier, research, multi-modal, hazardous
materials, and rail programs through fiscal year 2026.

Legislative History

Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act

H.R. 3764

To address seafood slavery and combat illegal, unreported, or
unregulated fishing, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill establishes a variety of requirements to reduce
carbon emissions and protect oceans, coastal habitats, marine
mammals, and fish populations from climate change and other
threats.

Legislative History

H.R. 3764 was introduced in the House on June 8, 2021, by
Mr. Grijalva and 26 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the
Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Administration,
Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign
Affairs, and Armed Services. Within the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 3764 was referred to
the Subcommittees on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
and Water Resources and Environment.
The Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing regarding
H.R. 3764 on June 22, 2021.
The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 3764 on
July 14, 2021, ordering the measure to be reported to the
House, as amended, by 23 yeas and 19 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Natural Resources on December 12, 2022, agreeing that, in order
to file a committee report, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 3764;
and in addition, H.R. 2021, H.R. 2780, and H.R. 3075.
On December 19, 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
agreement to waive further consideration, and agreeing that the
bills would not be considered on the House floor during the
117th Congress without further consultation.
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Homeland Security for Children Act

H.R. 4426

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the
needs of children are considered in homeland security planning,
and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to ensure that the needs of children are considered in
homeland security planning.
Specifically, each DHS office and component must take into
account the needs of children, including children within
underserved communities, in mission planning and execution. DHS
must require each office and component to seek advice and
feedback from organizations representing the needs of children.
The bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to
prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate against the risk of natural disasters, acts of
terrorism, and other disasters, including by appointing a
technical expert to coordinate such integration.

Legislative History

Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act or CEDS Act

H.R. 5547

Summary

Legislative History

CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act

H.R. 5682

To reauthorize the port of entry donations acceptance program
of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill extends through December 31, 2026, the authority
of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enter into an
agreement with any entity to accept donations of real and
personal property for certain activities at ports of entry.
Further, the bill allows CBP to accept donations at leased land
ports of entry.

Legislative History

H.R. 5682 was introduced in the House on October 22, 2021,
by Ms. Barragn, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Cuellar, and Mr.
Vicente Gonzalez of Texas and referred to the Committee on
Homeland Security; the Committee on Ways and Means; and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5682 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 5682 on
October 26, 2021, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Homeland Security on November 9, 2021, agreeing to waive
further consideration of H.R. 5682. On that same date, the
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to waive
further consideration.
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

H.R. 5706

To protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual
assault and harassment, and for other purposes.

Summary

Legislative History

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

H.R. 7181

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to seek
to provide for the posting of contact information of the
national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each
U.S. aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station,
passenger train, and passenger railroad station.

Legislative History

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

H.R. 7900

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 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.

Summary

This bill authorizes FY2023 appropriations for military
activities and programs of the Department of Defense (e.g.,
personnel; research, development, test, and evaluation; and
procurement of items such as aircraft, missiles, and
ammunition). It also prescribes military personnel strengths
for fiscal year 2023.

Legislative History

H.R. 7900 was introduced in the House on May 27, 2022, by
Mr. Smith of Washington and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services.
The Committee on Armed Services considered H.R. 7900 and
held a markup on June 23, 2022. H.R. 7900 ordering the measure
to be reported to the House, as amended, by a recorded vote of
57 yeas and 1 nay.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
Armed Services on June 24, 2022, agreeing that, in order to
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further
consideration of H.R. 7900.
The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services responded on
June 30, 2022, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
agreement to waive further consideration.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.
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Declaring a State of Emergency Due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

H. Con. Res. 92

Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of
Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage
requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.

Summary

This concurrent resolution declares that a state of
emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It
also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the
minimum tonnage requirements for the transport of equipment,
materials, or commodities related to humanitarian operations
resulting from the invasion. Such requirements apply to cargoes
that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured,
furnished, or financed by the United States.

Legislative History

H. Con. Res. 92 was introduced in the House on May 20,
2022, by Ms. Walorski, Mr. Costa, Mrs. Fischbach, and Mr. Davis
of Illinois and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
On September 20, 2022, the Chair of the Committee sent a
letter to House Speaker Pelosi requesting a reconsideration and
referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
of H. Con. Res. 92, a resolution that declared a waiver for
Jones Act vessels carrying food aid to Ukraine due to a state
of emergency from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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APPROPRIATIONS

Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act,
2023

H.R. 6833 (H.R. 7721)

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for
other purposes.

Summary

Provisions related to providing compensation to persons
affected by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire were included in
Division G of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6833.

Legislative History

H.R. 6833 was the legislative vehicle for continuing
appropriations for fiscal year 2023. H.R. 6833 was introduced
in the House on February 25, 2022, by Ms. Craig, Mr. Kildee,
and Mrs. McBath and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means,
and Education and Labor. Within the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, H.R. 6833 was referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 6833 was considered in the House on March 31, 2022,
and passed by a recorded vote of 232 yeas and 193 nays (Roll
No. 102).
On April 4, 2022, H.R. 6833 was received in the Senate.
H.R. 6833 was passed in the Senate, as amended, on
September 29, 2022, by a recorded vote of 72 yeas and 25 nays
(Record Vote No. 351).
On September 30, 2022, the House passed the Senate
amendment to H.R. 6833 by a recorded vote of 230 yeas and 201
nays (Roll No. 476). On the same day, H.R. 6833 was presented
to the President and signed into law as Public Law 117-180.

H.R. 7721

H.R. 7721, Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act, was
introduced in the House on May 11, 2022, by Ms. Leger Fernandez
and Ms. Stansbury and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7721 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

H.R. 2617 (H.R. 884, H.R. 5673, H.R. 6270, H.R. 8049)

To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend
the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for
other purposes.

Summary

This bill was the legislative vehicle for the fiscal year
2023 appropriations bills.

Legislative History

H.R. 2617 was introduced in the House on April 16, 2021, by
Mr. Connolly and Mr. Hice and referred to the Committee on
Oversight and Reform.
The Committee on Oversight and Reform considered H.R. 2617
on May 25, 2021, and ordered the measure to be favorably
reported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 2617 was considered in the House on July 26, 2021, and
passed, as amended, under suspension of the rules by a \2/3\
recorded vote of 414 yeas and 10 nays (Roll No. 304).
On September 29, 2021, H.R. 2617 was received in the
Senate, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 2617 on November 3, 2021, ordering the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate by voice vote.
H.R. 2617 was reported to the Senate on September 27, 2022,
as S. Rpt. 117-164 (Calendar No. 506).
On November 15, 2022, H.R. 2617 was passed in the Senate,
as amended, by unanimous consent.
The House agreed to Senate amendments pursuant to H. Res.
1518 on December 14, 2022.
H.R. 2617 was considered in the Senate on December 21, 22,
and 23, 2022. On December 23, 2022, the House agreed to the
Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment
by a recorded vote of 225 yeas and 201 nays (Roll No. 549).
H.R. 2617 was presented to the President on December 28,
2022, and signed into law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law
No. 117-__.

H.R. 884

For the legislative history of H.R. 884, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Passed the House.
H.R. 884 was included in section 105, Division Q, of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.

H.R. 5673

For the legislative history of H.R. 5673, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Passed the House.
Provisions of H.R. 5673 were included in the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into law on December
29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.

H.R. 6270

For the legislative history of H.R. 6270, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Passed the House.
H.R. 6270 was included in section 101, Division Q, of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.

H.R. 8049

For the legislative history of H.R. 8049, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Ordered to be Reported by
the Committee.
H.R. 8049 was included in section 106, Division Q of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which was signed into
law on December 29, 2022, as Public Law No. 117-__.
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MEASURES OF INTEREST

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

H.R. 3078

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program
relating to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines
and liquefied natural gas facilities.

Summary

Legislative History

H.R. 3078 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2021, by
Mr. Upton, Mr. Rush, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers of Washington, and
Mr. Pallone and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 3078
on June 10, 2021, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Speaker of the House on
June 24, 2021, requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3078.

116th Congress

H.R. 370, the Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity
Preparedness Act, was introduced in the House on January 9,
2019, by Mr. Upton and Mr. Loebsack and referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
considered and held a markup on H.R. 370 on May 16, 2019,
forwarding the measure from the Subcommittee to the Full
Committee by voice vote.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered and held a
markup on H.R. 370 on July 17, 2019, ordering the measure to be
reported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 370 to
the House on November 20, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116-303, Pt. I
(Calendar No. 244).
On November 20, 2019, H.R. 370 was sequentially referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a period
ending no later than November 20, 2019, for consideration of
such provisions that fall within the Committee's jurisdiction
pursuant to clause 1(r) of Rule X.
On the same day, H.R. 370 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials and the Full Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure were ultimately discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 370 on November 20, 2019.

115th Congress

H.R. 5175, the Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity
Preparedness Act, was introduced in the House on March 6, 2018,
by Mr. Upton and Mr. Loebsack and referred to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
considered and held a markup on H.R. 5175 on April 18, 2018,
forwarding the measure from the Subcommittee to the Full
Committee, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered and held a
markup on H.R. 5175 on May 9, 2018, ordering the measure to be
reported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 5175 to
the House on September 13, 2018, as H. Rpt. 115-951, Pt. I
(Calendar No. 770).
On November 13, 2018, H.R. 5175 was sequentially referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a
period ending no later than September 28, 2018, for
consideration of such provisions that fall within the
Committee's jurisdiction pursuant to clause 1(r) of rule X.
On September 14, 2018, H.R. 5175 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials;
and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation; the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials; the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment; and the Full Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure were ultimately discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 5175 on November 28, 2018.
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Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

H.R. 3293

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act to establish programs to assist low-
income households in maintaining access to drinking water and
wastewater services, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in
maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services.
Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist
such households with paying drinking water bills. States and
community water systems may apply for grants.
In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist
such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States
may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater
facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1)
treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate
storm sewer systems.

Legislative History

H.R. 3293 was introduced in the House on May 18, 2021, by
Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Katko, and Ms. Tlaib and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways
and Means. Within the Committee, H.R. 3293 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was
discharged from further consideration on June 23, 2021.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 3293
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended,
by a recorded vote of 32 yeas and 24 nays.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 3293 to
the House on June 29, 2021, as H. Rpt. 117-77, Pt. I.
H.R. 3293 was included in H.R. 3684, as passed by the
House.
For the legislative history of H.R. 3684, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law 117-58.
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Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

H.R. 5118 (H.R. 1066, H.R. 3404, H.R. 5532, H.R. 5780, H.R. 5781, H.R.
5782, H.R. 6190, H.R. 7476, H.R. 7721, H.R. 7792, H.R. 7969, H.R. 8300,
H.R. 8516)

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the
Interior to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide
National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

Summary

H.R. 5118 was the legislative vehicle for the Wildfire
Response and Drought Resiliency Act. This bill provides
measures to mitigate wildfires, drought, and other natural
disasters.

Legislative History

H.R. 5118 was introduced in the House on August 27, 2021,
by Mr. Neguse and Ms. Leger Fernandez and referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources. Within the Committee, H.R. 5118
was referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests,
and Public Lands.
The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public
Lands held a hearing regarding the measure on November 9, 2021.
The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public
Lands was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5118 on
January 19, 2022.
The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 5118 on
January 19, 2022, and ordered the measure to be reported, as
amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 5118 to
the House on July 18, 2022, as H. Rpt. 117-419 (Calendar No.
326).
The Committee on Rules adopted H. Res. 1254 on July 26,
2022, providing for consideration of H.R. 5118 and 1 hour of
general debate.
H.R. 5118 was considered in the House under the provisions
of H. Res. 1254 on July 29, 2022, and a motion to recommit the
measure to the Committee on Natural Resources failed by a
recorded vote of 200 yeas and 218 nays (Roll No. 413).
H.R. 5118 was passed in the House on July 29, 2022, by a
recorded vote of 218 yeas and 199 nays (Roll No. 414). A motion
to reconsider the measure was laid on the table and agreed to
without objection.
On August 2, 2022, H.R. 5118 was received in the Senate.

H.R. 1066

For the legislative history of H.R. 1066, see Legislative
Activities of the Committee, Measures Passed the House.
H.R. 1066 was included in Division C, title I, section 105
of H.R. 5118, as introduced.

H.R. 3404

H.R. 3404, the Furthering Underutilized Technologies and
Unleashing Responsible Expenditures (FUTURE) for Western Water
Infrastructure and Drought Resiliency Act, was introduced in
the House on May 20, 2021, by Mr. Huffman, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr.
Levin, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Vargas, Ms. DeGette, and Mr.
Grijalva and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources,
and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and
Technology, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure,
the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 3404 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3404 was included in Division B, title II of H.R.
5118, as passed the House.

H.R. 5532

H.R. 5532, the National Disaster Safety Board Act of 2021,
was introduced in the House on October 8, 2021, by Ms. Porter,
Ms. Mace, and Mr. Garamendi and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5532 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 5532 was included in Division C, title II of H.R.
5118, as passed by the House.

H.R. 5780

H.R. 5780, the Disaster Equity and Fairness Act, was
introduced in the House on October 28, 2021, by Ms. Lofgren,
Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Huffman, and Mr. Panetta and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 5780 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 5780 was included in Division C, title I, section 111
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.

H.R. 5781

H.R. 5781, the National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction
Program Act, was introduced in the House on October 28, 2021,
by Ms. Lofgren, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Perlmutter, and Ms. Bonamici
and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within
the Committee, H.R. 5781 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
H.R. 5781 was considered by the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology on November 16, 2021, and ordered to be
reported to the House in the Nature of a Substitute, as
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 5781 was included in Division C, title III, of H.R.
5118, as passed by the House.

H.R. 5782

H.R. 6190

H.R. 6190, the Wildfire Smoke Relief Act, was introduced in
the House on December 8, 2021, by Mr. Neguse and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6190 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
H.R. 6190 was included in Division C, title I, section 106
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.

H.R. 7476

H.R. 7476, the Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses
After Certain Emergencies Act or REPLACE Act, was introduced in
the House on April 7, 2022, by Mr. Neguse and Mr. Curtis and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7476 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 7476 was included in Division C, title I, section 103
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
H.R. 7476 was included in section 5316 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 7721

H.R. 7721, the Hermit's Peak Fire Assistance Act, was
introduced in the House on May 11, 2022, by Ms. Leger Fernandez
and Ms. Stansbury and referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, H.R. 7721 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
H.R. 7721 was included in Division C, title I, section 104
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
H.R. 7721 was included in section 5886 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 7792

H.R. 7792, the Water Data Act, was introduced in the House
on May 17, 2022, by Ms. Stansbury, and 13 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in
addition to the Committees on Transportation and
Infrastructure, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Science,
Space, and Technology, and Armed Services. Within the
Committee, H.R. 7792 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
The Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on H.R.
7792 on June 16, 2022.
H.R. 7792 was included in Division B, title VI of H.R.
5118, as introduced.

H.R. 7969

H.R. 7969, a bill to direct the Comptroller General of the
United States to conduct a study on disaster spending and
strategies for reducing the need for such spending, to amend
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Act to provide assistance for certain activities relating to
disasters and hazard mitigation, and for other purposes, was
introduced in the House on June 7, 2022, by Mr. Payne, Ms.
Watson Coleman, Mr. Takano, Ms. Carolyn Maloney of New York,
Mr. Torres, and Mr. Carter of Louisiana and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 7969 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management.
H.R. 7969 was included in Division C, title I, section 331
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.

H.R. 8300

H.R. 8300, the Empowering Resilient Local Communities Act,
was introduced in the House on July 7, 2022, by Mr. Blumenauer
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 8300 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
H.R. 8300 was included in Division C, title VI, section 601
of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
H.R. 8300 was included in section 5320 of H.R. 7900, as
passed by the House.
See H.R. 7900 and H.R. 7776 in Legislative Activities of
the Committee, Public Laws, Public Law No. 117-263.

H.R. 8516

H.R. 8516, a bill to direct the Administrator of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the
benefit cost analysis criteria for mitigation projects under
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Act, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on
July 26, 2022, by Mr. Stanton and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
8516 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 8516 was included in Division C, title VI, section
602-604 of H.R. 5118, as passed by the House.
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Build America, Buy America Act

S. 1303 (H.R. 2810)

A bill to ensure that certain Federal infrastructure programs
require the use of materials produced in the United States, and
for other purposes.

Summary

This bill requires Federal infrastructure programs to
provide for the use of materials produced in the United States.
Each Federal agency must submit to the Office of Management
and Budget and to Congress a report that identifies each
Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure
administered by the agency and (1) identify domestic content
procurement preferences applicable to the assistance, (2)
assess the applicability of such requirements, (3) provide
details on any applicable domestic content procurement
preference requirement, and (4) include a description of the
type of infrastructure projects that receive funding under the
program.
Each agency shall ensure that none of the funds made
available for such a program may be used for a project unless
all of the iron, steel, and manufactured products used in the
project are produced in the United States, subject to waivers
where inconsistent with the public interest, where not produced
in sufficient quantities or satisfactory quality, or where such
inclusion will increase the cost of the project by more than 25
percent.

Legislative History

S. 1303 was introduced in the Senate on April 22, 2021, by
Mr. Brown, Mr. Portman, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Braun and referred
to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 1303 on May 12, 2021, and ordered the
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute by voice vote.

H.R. 2810

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, Chair
Sam Graves, Missouri, Ranking
Member
(37-32)

Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Arkansas Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Bob Gibbs, Ohio Columbia
Daniel Webster, Florida Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Thomas Massie, Kentucky Rick Larsen, Washington
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Grace F. Napolitano, California
Rodney Davis, Illinois Steve Cohen, Tennessee
John Katko, New York Albio Sires, New Jersey
Brian Babin, Texas John Garamendi, California
Garret Graves, Louisiana Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
David Rouzer, North Carolina Georgia
Mike Bost, Illinois Andre Carson, Indiana
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Dina Titus, Nevada
Doug LaMalfa, California Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Jared Huffman, California
Brian J. Mast, Florida Julia Brownley, California
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoAlan S. Lowenthal, California
Troy Balderson, Ohio Mark DeSaulnier, California
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Salud O. Carbajal, California
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Michael Guest, Mississippi Greg Stanton, Arizona
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Sharice Davids, Kansas, Vice Chair
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Michelle Steel, California Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Vacancy Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Nikema Williams, Georgia
Marie Newman, Illinois
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,
Florida
The Full Committee held 26 hearings and meetings, received
testimony from 111 witnesses, and considered 54 measures.

Organizational Meeting

On February 4, 2021, the Committee met for an
organizational meeting. The Committee adopted: The Rules of the
Committee and the Subcommittee Memberships, both by voice vote.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

February 10, 2021

On February 10, 2021, the Committee considered the
following measure:
A Committee Print consisting of recommendations for
transmittal to the Committee on the Budget to comply with the
Reconciliation Directive included in Section 201(j) of the
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
Ordered to be favorably transmitted to the Committee on the
Budget, as amended, by a recorded vote of 39 yeas and 25 nays
(Roll Call Vote No. 15).

March 24, 2021

On March 24, 2021, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 390, To redesignate the Federal building located at
167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as the ``Odell
Horton Federal Building''. Ordered to be favorably reported to
the House by voice vote.
H.R. 468, the ``Expedited Delivery of Airport
Infrastructure Act of 2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported
to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 539, the ``Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 587, the ``Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II''. Ordered
to be favorably reported to the House by a recorded vote of 54
yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 17).
H.R. 610, the ``San Francisco Bay Restoration Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 1144, the ``Promoting United Government Efforts to
Save Our Sound Act'' or ``PUGET SOS Act''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by a recorded vote of 54 yeas
and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 16).
H.R. 1262, the ``Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of
2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice
vote.
H.R. 1703, the ``National Children's Museum Act''. Ordered
to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 1765, the ``Washington Channel Public Access Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 1917, the ``Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects
Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice
vote.
H.R. 1921, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration
Program, and for other purposes. Ordered to be favorably
reported to the House by a recorded vote of 54 yeas and 3 nays
(Roll Call Vote No. 18).
H.R. 1951, the ``Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act
of 2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by a recorded vote of 46 yeas and 11 nays (Roll Call
Vote No. 19).
H.R. 2008, the ``Local Water Protection Act''. Ordered to
be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 2016, the ``Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination
Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice
vote.
12 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

April 21, 2021

On April 21, 2021, the Committee considered the following
measure:
Views and Estimates of the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure for Fiscal Year 2022. Agreed to by voice vote
and ordered to be submitted to the Committee on the Budget.

June 9 and 10, 2021

On June 9 and 10, 2021, the Committee considered the
following measures:
Updated Subcommittee rosters reflecting the election of Mr.
Troy A. Carter of Louisiana to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
H.R 1915, the ``Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Act of 2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House,
as amended, by a recorded vote of 42 yeas and 25 nays (Roll
Call Vote No. 22).
H.R. 3684, the ``Investing in a New Vision for the
Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act'' or
``INVEST in America Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to
the House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 38 yeas and 26
nays (Roll Call Vote No. 38).

July 28, 2021

On July 28, 2021, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 1339, the ``Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and
Leadership Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the
House, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 2220, To amend title 40, United States Code, to modify
the treatment of certain bargain-price options to purchase at
less than fair market value, and for other purposes. Ordered to
be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3095, the ``Fair and Open Skies Act''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3193, the ``Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet
Development Grant Eligibility'' or ``E BRIDGE Act''. Ordered to
be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3709, the ``Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement
Act of 2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by
voice vote.
H.R. 4660, To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling,
West Virginia, as the ``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal
Building and United States Courthouse''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 3037, the ``Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act
of 2021''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by
voice vote.
H.R. 4679, To designate the Federal building located at
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast in Washington, DC, as the
``Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 41, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds
for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
12 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

September 14 and 15, 2021

On September 14 and 15, 2021, the Committee considered the
following measure:
A Committee Print consisting of legislative proposals for
transmittal to the Committee on the Budget to comply with the
Reconciliation Directive included in Section 2002 of the
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022, S.
Con. Res. 14. Ordered to be favorably transmitted to the
Committee on the Budget, as amended, by a recorded vote of 37
yeas and 29 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 69).

October 27, 2021

On October 27, 2021, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 246, To designate the Federal building and United
States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon,
Virginia, as the ``H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and
United States Courthouse''. Ordered to be favorably reported to
the House by voice vote.
H.R. 1066, the ``Wildfire Recovery Act''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a recorded vote
of 61 yeas and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 76).
H.R. 4042, the ``Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by a recorded
vote of 58 yeas and 5 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 73).
H.R. 4771, To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in
Tallahassee, Florida, as the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United
States Courthouse and Federal Building''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 5343, the ``FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 5547, the ``Care is an Economic Development Strategy
Act'' or ``CEDS Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the
House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 60 yeas and 4 nays
(Roll Call Vote No. 85).
H.R. 5641, the ``Small Project Efficient and Effective
Disaster Recovery Act'' or ``SPEED Recovery Act''. Ordered to
be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
H.R. 5673, the ``Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk
Mitigation Technical Corrections Act''. Ordered to be favorably
reported to the House by a recorded vote of 60 yeas and 2 nays
(Roll Call Vote No. 81).
H.R. 5689, the ``Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for
Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by
Americans Act'' or the ``Resilient AMERICA Act''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a recorded vote
of 63 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 79).
H.R. 5706, the ``Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in
Transportation Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the
House by voice vote.
12 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

March 2, 2022

On March 2, 2022, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 6865, the ``Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 74, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds
for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House by voice vote.

April 28, 2022

On April 28, 2022, the Committee considered the following
measures:
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Views and Estimates of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Ordered to be
transmitted to the House Committee on the Budget by voice vote.
H.R. 5315, the ``Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant
Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by a recorded vote of 54 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call
No. 87).
H.R. 6270, the ``Advanced Aviation Infrastructure
Modernization Act'' or ``AAIM Act''. Ordered to be favorably
reported to the House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 55
yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call No. 88).
H.R. 3482, the ``National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2022''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the
House, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 7242, the ``Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of
2022''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 2020, the ``Post-Disaster Assistance Online
Accountability Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the
House by voice vote.
H.R. 5703, the ``Post-Disaster Mental Health Response
Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice
vote.
H.R. 7211, the ``Small State and Rural Rescue Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by voice vote.
18 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

May 18, 2022

On May 18, 2022, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 7776, the ``Water Resources Development Act of 2022''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.

June 15, 2022

On June 15, 2022, the Committee considered the following
measures:
Updated Subcommittee rosters reflecting the election of Ms.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
H.R. 7321, the ``Global Aircraft Improvement Act''. Ordered
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by a
recorded vote of 49 yeas and 5 nays (Roll Call No. 97).
H.R. 8049, the ``American Aerospace Supply Chain
Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement Act of 2022''. Ordered
to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 1468, the ``Securities and Exchange Commission Real
Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act''. Ordered to be
favorably reported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 7789, the ``Planning for Animal Wellness Act'' or
``PAW Act''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House by
voice vote.
H.R. 5774, the ``Expediting Disaster Recovery Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
8 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

July 20, 2022

On July 20, 2022, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 884, the ``National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of
2022''. Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as
amended, by a recorded vote of 57 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call
No. 99).
H.R. 2187, the ``Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 8416, the ``Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022''.
Ordered to be favorably reported to the House, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 7636, the ``Bulb Replacement Improving Government with
High-Efficiency Technology Act'' or ``BRIGHT Act''. Ordered to
be favorably reported to the House by a recorded vote of 49
yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call No. 100).
19 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions. Adopted en bloc by voice vote.

September 29, 2022

On September 29, 2022, the Committee considered the
following measures:
1 General Services Administration's Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolution. Adopted by voice vote.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

COVID-19 Pandemic Reponse and Oversight

On February 4, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from COVID:
Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.'' The Committee
received testimony from Mr. David Michaels, Professor,
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Milken
Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington
University; Ms. Sara Nelson, International President,
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA; Mr. William ``Lewie''
Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent
Drivers Association; Mr. Ismael Rivera, Bus Operator, Lynx, on
behalf of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1596; Mr.
William P. Bahnfleth, Professor, Architectural Engineering, The
Pennsylvania State University, on behalf of the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers; and the Hon. Joe Buscaino, Councilman, Los Angeles
City Council, Los Angeles, California, on behalf of the
National League of Cities.
This hearing examined the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on
transportation workers and related issues within the
Committee's jurisdiction. Members heard about how the COVID-19
pandemic continues to impact the health, safety, and working
conditions of transportation industry workers; ongoing gaps;
lessons learned; and next steps to protect transportation
workers and passengers from COVID-19.
On July 29, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and Its Impact.'' The Committee received
testimony from two panels of witnesses: Panel I--the Hon.
Michael E. Horowitz, Chair, Pandemic Response Accountability
Committee; Ms. Heather Krause, Director, Physical
Infrastructure Issues, Government Accountability Office (GAO);
Mr. Chris P. Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice
Issues, GAO; the Hon. Eric J. Soskin, Inspector General,
Department of Transportation (DOT); and, Mr. James R. Izzard,
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS). Panel II--Mr. Paul Skoutelas,
President and Chief Executive Officer, American Public
Transportation Association; Mr. Juan Manuel Ortiz, Director of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management, City of Austin, TX,
on behalf of the International Association of Emergency
Managers; Mr. Michael J. Boskin, T.M. Friedman Professor of
Economics and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford
University; Ms. Wendy Edelberg, Director, The Hamilton Project,
The Brookings Institution; and Mr. John Samuelsen,
International President, Transport Workers Union of America.
This hearing examined the federal response to the COVID-19
pandemic, oversight of that response, areas for improvement,
and the impact of pandemic relief efforts on the transportation
and infrastructure sectors and their workers.
On September 30, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.'' The Committee
received testimony from Mr. Paul P. Skoutelas, President and
Chief Executive Officer, American Public Transportation
Association; Mr. Juan Manuel Ortiz, Director, Homeland Security
and Emergency Management, City of Austin, TX, on behalf of the
International Association of Emergency Managers; Mr. Michael J.
Boskin, T.M. Friedman Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow,
Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Ms. Wendy Edelberg,
Director, The Hamilton Project, The Brookings Institution; and
Mr. Greg R. Regan, President, Transportation Trades Department,
AFL-CIO.
This hearing examined the federal response to the COVID-19
pandemic and the impact of pandemic relief efforts on the
transportation and infrastructure sectors and their workers.

Climate Solutions

On March 17, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.'' The Committee
received testimony from Mr. Jack Allen, Chief Executive
Officer, Proterra, Inc.; Ms. Laurie M. Giammona, Senior Vice
President for Customer Care, Pacific Gas and Electric Company;
Mr. Shameek Konar, Chief Executive Officer, Pilot Flying J, on
behalf of the National Association of Truck Stop Operators; Mr.
Tom Lewis, National Business Line Executive, Climate,
Resilience, and Sustainability, WSP USA; Mr. Troy Rudd, Chief
Executive Officer, AECOM; Mr. Rafael Ottoni Santana, President
and Chief Executive Officer, Wabtec Corporation; Mr. Frederick
W. Smith, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corporation;
and Mr. Charles Hernick, Vice President, Policy and Advocacy,
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions.
The hearing explored private sector actions to develop and
implement solutions to climate change, with an emphasis on the
surface transportation sector.

Administration's Priorities

On March 25, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``The Administration's Priorities for Transportation
Infrastructure.'' The Committee received testimony from the
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
This hearing provided an opportunity for Members of the
Committee to hear the Administration's priorities for
infrastructure investment, transportation policy, surface
transportation authorization, and other matters.

Member Day

On April 14, 2021, the Committee held a hearing entitled
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' The Committee received testimony from the Hon. Zoe
Lofgren, a Representative in Congress from the 19th District of
California; the Hon. Robert J. Wittman, a Representative in
Congress from the 1st District of Virginia; the Hon. Marcy
Kaptur, a Representative in Congress from the 9th District of
Ohio; the Hon. John B. Larson, a Representative in Congress
from the 1st District of Connecticut; the Hon. Earl Blumenauer,
a Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of Oregon;
the Hon. Derek Kilmer, a Representative in Congress from the
6th District of Washington; the Hon. Bill Pascrell Jr., a
Representative in Congress from the 9th District of New Jersey;
the Hon. Larry Bucshon, a Representative in Congress from the
8th District of Indiana; the Hon. Scott H. Peters, a
Representative in Congress from the 52nd District of
California; the Hon. Robert C. ``Bobby'' Scott, a
Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of Virginia;
the Hon. Jim Costa, a Representative in Congress from the 16th
District of California; the Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, a
Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of
Connecticut; the Hon. Jodey C. Arrington, a Representative in
Congress from the 19th District of Texas; the Hon. Kurt
Schrader, a Representative in Congress from the 5th District of
Oregon; the Hon. Katie Porter, a Representative in Congress
from the 45th District of California; the Hon. Dean Phillips, a
Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of Minnesota;
the Hon. Cheri Bustos, a Representative in Congress from the
17th District of Illinois; the Hon. Grace Meng, a
Representative in Congress from the 6th District of New York;
the Hon. Jim Hagedorn, a Representative in Congress from the
1st District of Minnesota; the Hon. Michael Cloud, a
Representative in Congress from the 27th District of Texas; the
Hon. Josh Gottheimer, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of New Jersey; the Hon. Fred Keller, a Representative
in Congress from the 12th District of Pennsylvania; the Hon.
Lizzie Fletcher, a Representative in Congress from the 7th
District of Texas; the Hon. Mike Quigley, a Representative in
Congress from the 5th District of Illinois; the Hon. Virginia
Foxx, a Representative in Congress from the 5th District of
North Carolina; the Hon. Young Kim, a Representative in
Congress from the 39th District of California; the Hon. Karen
Bass, a Representative in Congress from the 27th District of
California; the Hon. Alma S. Adams, a Representative in
Congress from the 12th District of North Carolina; the Hon.
Brad Sherman, a Representative in Congress from the 30th
District of California; the Hon. Kim Schrier, a Representative
in Congress from the 8th District of Washington; the Hon. Chris
Jacobs, a Representative in Congress from the 27th District of
New York; the Hon. Tracey Mann, a Representative in Congress
from the 1st District of Kansas; the Hon. Brian Higgins, a
Representative in Congress from the 26th District of New York;
the Hon. Elaine G. Luria, a Representative in Congress from the
2nd District of Virginia; the Hon. Ed Case, a Representative in
Congress from the 1st District of Hawaii; the Hon. Veronica
Escobar, a Representative in Congress from the 16th District of
Texas; the Hon. Adriano Espaillat, a Representative in Congress
from the 13th District of New York; the Hon. David N.
Cicilline, a Representative in Congress from the 1st District
of Rhode Island; the Hon. Mikie Sherrill, a Representative in
Congress from the 11th District of New Jersey; the Hon. Nanette
Diaz Barragan, a Representative in Congress from the 44th
District of California; the Hon. Mondaire Jones, a
Representative in Congress from the 17th District of New York;
the Hon. Teresa Leger Fernandez, a Representative in Congress
from the 3rd District of New Mexico; the Hon. Al Green, a
Representative in Congress from the 9th District of Texas; the
Hon. Jamaal Bowman, a Representative in Congress from the 16th
District of New York; the Hon. Lauren Underwood, a
Representative in Congress from the 14th District of Illinois;
the Hon. Mike Levin, a Representative in Congress from the 49th
District of California; the Hon. Pramila Jayapal, a
Representative in Congress from the 7th District of Washington;
the Hon. Angie Craig, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Minnesota; the Hon. Joe Neguse, a Representative in
Congress from the 2nd District of Colorado; the Hon. Paul
Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the 20th District of
New York; the Hon. Haley M. Stevens, a Representative in
Congress from the 11th District of Michigan; the Hon. Linda T.
Sanchez, a Representative in Congress from the 38th District of
California; the Hon. Matthew M. Rosendale Sr., a Representative
in Congress from Montana; the Hon. Mary Gay Scanlon, a
Representative in Congress from the 5th District of
Pennsylvania; the Hon. Tom O'Halleran, a Representative in
Congress from the 1st District of Arizona; the Hon. Andy Levin,
a Representative in Congress from the 9th District of Michigan;
the Hon. Brenda L. Lawrence, a Representative in Congress from
the 14th District of Michigan; the Hon. Lori Trahan, a
Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of
Massachusetts; the Hon. Tim Ryan, a Representative in Congress
from the 13th District of Ohio; the Hon. Stacey E. Plaskett, a
Delegate in Congress from the U.S. Virgin Islands; the Hon.
Bradley Scott Schneider, a Representative in Congress from the
10th District of Illinois; the Hon. Frank J. Mrvan, a
Representative in Congress from the 1st District of Indiana;
and the Hon. Gwen Moore, a Representative in Congress from the
4th District of Wisconsin.
This hearing provided Members who do not serve on the
Committee an opportunity to testify on their policy priorities
within the Committee's jurisdiction.

Cybersecurity

On November 4, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry Perspectives
on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.'' The Committee
received testimony from Mr. Scott Belcher, President and Chief
Executive Officer, SFB Consulting, LLC, testifying on behalf of
the Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose State University;
Ms. Megan Pace Samford, Vice President and Chief Product
Security Officer, Schneider Electric, testifying on behalf of
the International Society of Automation Global Cybersecurity
Alliance; Mr. Thomas L. Farmer, Assistant Vice President,
Security, Association of American Railroads; Mr. Michael A.
Stephens, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Tampa
International Airport; Mr. John P. Sullivan, Chief Engineer,
Boston Water and Sewer Commission, testifying on behalf of
Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center; and, Mr. Gary C.
Kessler, President, Gary Kessler Associates, testifying on
behalf of the Atlantic Council.
This hearing examined industry concerns and capabilities to
protect the nation's infrastructure from cybersecurity attacks
and infiltrations.
On December 2, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal Perspectives on
Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.'' The Committee received
testimony from Mr. Cordell Schachter, Chief Information
Officer, DOT; Mr. Larry Grossman, Chief Information Security
Officer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Ms. Victoria
Newhouse, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy, Plans, and
Engagement, Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Rear
Admiral John W. Mauger, Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG); Mr. Kevin Dorsey, Assistant
Inspector General for Information Technology Audits, DOT Office
of Inspector General (DOT OIG); and, Mr. Nick Marinos, Director
of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, GAO.
The hearing examined the federal government's concerns and
capabilities to protect the nation's infrastructure from
cybersecurity attacks and infiltrations.

Supply Chain Challenges

On November 17, 2021, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look at North
American Supply Chain Challenges.'' The Committee received
testimony from Mr. Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of
Long Beach, on behalf of the American Association of Port
Authorities; Mr. Chris Spear, President and Chief Executive
Officer, American Trucking Associations; Ian Jefferies,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American
Railroads; Ms. Anne Reinke, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Transportation Intermediaries Association; Mr. David
Correll, Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center
for Transportation and Logistics; and, Mr. Greg Regan,
President, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
The hearing examined North American supply chain
challenges.

National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization

On April 6, 2022, the Committee held a hearing titled
``National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.'' The
Committee received testimony from the Hon. Jennifer Homendy,
Chair, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The hearing focused on NTSB's reauthorization proposal and
related transportation safety issues.

Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

On July 19, 2022, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
The Committee received testimony from the Secretary of
Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
The hearing provided an opportunity for Members to discuss
the Administration's actions to date on implementing the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Transportation Infrastructure and Workers

On September 29, 2022, the Committee held a hearing titled
``Investing in our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and
Workers: Why it Matters''. The Committee received testimony
from Ms. Sara Nelson, International President, Association of
Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO; Mr. Greg Regan, President,
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO; Mr. Stephen Gardner,
Chief Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger
Corporation (Amtrak); Mr. Samuel Desue, Jr., General Manager,
TriMet (Portland, Oregon); Mr. David Ditch, Policy Analyst, The
Heritage Foundation; and, Mr. Adam Hersh, PhD., Senior
Economist, Economic Policy Institute.
The hearing provided an opportunity for Members to hear
from stakeholders about the effects of the American Rescue Plan
Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and
the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, on American families,
workers, and communities, with a focus on the transportation-
related provisions of these laws.
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INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES

Pebble Mine

On November 19, 2020, at the end of the 116th Congress, the
Chairs of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment sent letters to the Chief Engineer of
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Interim Chief
Executive Officer of the Pebble Limited Partnership (Pebble LP)
requesting several categories of records related to (1)
permitting for the Pebble Mine project in southwest Alaska and
(2) allegations of misconduct emerging from the ``Pebble
Tapes'' released in September 2020. The Corps and Pebble LP
responded with multiple rounds of records productions related
to the Pebble Mine project through May 2022.
After reviewing the information contained in these records
productions, in October 2022, the Committee released a report
prepared by Majority Staff titled, ``No Current Plans Pebble
LP, Sham Permitting, and False Testimony Threatening the
World's Largest Salmon Habitat.''
Pursuant to Committee Rule V(f)(3) this report was not
officially adopted by the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure (or pertinent Subcommittee thereof) and may not,
therefore, necessarily reflect the views of its Members.
Additionally, on October 28, 2022, the Chair of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Attorney General of the United
States asking for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a
criminal investigation into the conduct of former Pebble LP
Chief Executive Officer Tom Collier for potential false
statements made during a hearing before the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment on October 23, 2019.

Trump International Hotel/Old Post Office Building

On December 21, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management released a report on the committee's
investigation into the General Services Administration's (GSA)
management of the Old Post Office (OPO) Building lease to Trump
OPO LLC, to operate the Trump International Hotel in
Washington, D.C. The report, prepared by Majority Staff,
outlined the mismanagement, removal of ethical guardrails, and
stonewalling of Congress by GSA. It also showed that GSA
ignored its obligation to support and defend the Foreign and
Domestic Emoluments clauses of the U.S. Constitution while
Donald J. Trump was president, as the GSA's OIG previously
determined.
Pursuant to Committee Rule V(f)(3) this report was not
officially adopted by the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure (or pertinent Subcommittee thereof) and may not,
therefore, necessarily reflect the views of its Members.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

COVID-19 and Safety in Travel

On February 8, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Administrator of the FAA
supporting a federal mask mandate for travelers in the United
States, and supporting Executive Order 13998, Promoting COVID-
19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel.
On March 11, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Administrator of the FAA requesting a continuance
of the ``zero-tolerance'' enforcement policy with respect to
passengers who refuse to wear masks and cause disturbances on
airline flights.

Rail Line Merger

On July 26, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of
Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board opposing the voting
trust proposed by Canadian National Railway Company in its
proposed merger with Kansas City Southern Railway Company. On
August 31, 2021, the Surface Transportation Board rejected the
proposed voting trust.

Unruly Passengers

On August 6, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Administrator of the FAA requesting that the FAA
provide the Committee with the needs and additional authorities
requested to protect passengers and crew from the increase of
unruly conduct on airlines.

Commercial Space

On November 8, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to FAA expressing continued concerns regarding the
safety culture developing in commercial space and requesting a
briefing on a safety review of Blue Origin, FAA's role in
assessing the accuracy of information provided to space flight
participants, and FAA's facilitation of voluntary consensus
standards for human space flight.

Jones Act Applicability

On December 2, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the President of the United States
expressing their concern regarding a U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) Ruling Letter which states that a vessel
transporting building materials for a wind project from a U.S.
location to the seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf is not
subject to the Jones Act. The Chairs expressed their strong
disapproval to the CBP determination.

Airline Competition, Financial Position, and Customer Service

On August 26, 2022, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to DOT to express significant concerns regarding DOT's
decision to require the removal of an equal growth provision in
the Order to Show Cause, Order 2022-6-15 (Docket DOT-OST-2020-
0105), tentatively granting antitrust immunity for a joint
venture between Delta Air Lines, Inc. and LATAM Airlines, and
urged DOT to immediately reconsider its decision.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

COVID-19 and Safety in Travel

On February 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
FAA encouraging the FAA to be diligent in applying risk-based
safety oversight and to rigorously investigate any instances of
allegations of safety deviations in light of the COVID-19
pandemic.
On March 10, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO undertake a series of
reviews to examine the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the
aerospace industry.
On October 7, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
President of the United States expressing concern over reports
that the White House was pressuring domestic air carriers to
impose vaccine mandates on their employees by December 8, 2022.
On March 17, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation led 129 Minority
Members in demanding the Biden Administration rescind its
arbitrary extension of the federal transportation mask mandate.
On April 8, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation partnered with the Ranking
Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee and the Senate Safety, Operations, and Innovation
Subcommittee in sending a letter to the President ahead of the
April 18, 2022, expiration of the transportation mask mandate.

NTSB General Review

On March 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO undertake an audit of
the NTSB's programs, operations, and activities.

NTSB Space Safety Oversight

On March 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO undertake a review of
the safety oversight of commercial space activities.

Payroll Support Program Assistance

On March 15, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Secretary of the Treasury requesting a resolution to any delay
in providing Payroll Support Program Assistance to furloughed
aviation employees as provided in the Coronavirus Response and
Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA, Pub. L.
116-260).

U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers

On April 7, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works sent a letter to the President
requesting the Corps maintain its existing authority to issue
nationwide general permits for activities with limited
environmental impact.

Cybersecurity

On May 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials, and various Committee Members wrote to the White
House National Security Advisor expressing concern about the
security of the nation's critical infrastructure and the
industrial control systems (ICS) in response to a ransomware
attack against the Colonial Pipeline Company.

Rail Line Merger

On June 24, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Chief, Section of Administration, Office
of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board supporting the
voting trust proposed by Canadian National Railway Company in
its proposed merger with Kansas City Southern Railway Company.

Tower Markings

On September 28, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Administrator of the FAA noting
the failure of the FAA to initiate a rulemaking mandating the
marking of certain towers to alert general aviation, especially
agricultural aircraft, to their presence.

Pipeline Security

On November 1, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials, and various Committee Members sent a
letter jointly with the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce,
Science and Transportation Committee and Members of the Senate
Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to the
Administrator of the TSA seeking information on pipeline
security issues.

Infrastructure Implementation Task Force Operations

On January 24, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to White House Senior Advisor and
Infrastructure Coordinator, the Honorable Mitchell Landrieu, to
request a briefing on the implementation of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act and the operations of the
``Infrastructure Implementation Task Force.''

Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force Efforts

On February 1, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Port Envoy to the White House
Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, the Hon. Jon Porcari, to
request a briefing on the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force
and its efforts to alleviate the ongoing crisis.

Implementation of Justice40

On March 18, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Chair of the Council on Environmental
Quality asking for a briefing on the implementation of the
Justice40 Initiative and Climate and Economic Justice Screening
Tool (CEJST).
On August 9, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Chair of the Council on Environmental
Quality following up on the prior briefing request and
inquiring into several aspects of the Justice40 Initiative and
the CEJST.

Kansas City Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program

On June 9, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
regarding the need to expedite projects that improve inland
port capacity near supply chain end points during the ongoing
supply chain crisis.

FEMA's Role at the Southwest Border

On July 27, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an update on FEMA's role at
the border given the Biden Administration efforts to terminate
the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), including a copy of The
Emergency Food and Shelter Program's (ESFP) latest annual
report, a description of activities supported with the $100
million funded under ARPA to EFSP, the number of individuals
assisted through EFSP by DHS versus those assisted through
traditional EFSP activities, a detailed accounting of funds
being used to relocate migrants throughout the United States,
the administrative costs of the EFSP program, what involvement
FEMA has in assisting grantees after funds are dispersed, and
an account of any other way FEMA is involved in the ongoing
migrant crisis.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

On August 1, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Ranking Member of the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials,
the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science
and Transportation, and the Ranking Member of the Senate
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and
Ports sent a letter jointly to the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration regarding prioritizing actions
mandated by the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and
Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 or PIPES Act.

Waters of United States

On September 20, 2022, the Ranking Members of all
congressional standing committees sent a letter to the
Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Army (Civil
Works) to express concerns about the EPA and Corps' rulemaking
to revise the definition of ``waters of the United States''
under the Clean Water Act.

DOT Rulemakings

On September 26, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a
letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to express
concerns about recent rulemakings, notice of funding
opportunities, and administrative guidance which the signers
believe contradict the will of Congress, and use bureaucratic
authority to circumvent Congressional intent.
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COMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-1 ``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers
from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.''
February 4, 2021.
117-7 ``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.'' March
17, 2021.
117-10 ``The Administration's Priorities for
Transportation Infrastructure.'' March 25, 2021.
117-11 ``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' April 14, 2021.
117-24 ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact.'' July 29, 2021;
September 30, 2021.
117-32 ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
November 4, 2021; and ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape:
Federal Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
December 2, 2021.
117-35 ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look
at North American Supply Chain Challenges.'' November 17, 2021.
117-46 ``National Transportation Safety Board
Reauthorization.'' April 6, 2022.
117-55 ``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act.'' July 19, 2022.
117-60 ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.'' September 29,
2022.
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ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION

Rick Larsen, Washington, Chair
Garret Graves, Louisiana, Ranking
Member

(21-18)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Andre Carson, Indiana
John Katko, New York Sharice Davids, Kansas
Brian J. Mast, Florida Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Nikema Williams, Georgia
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Troy Balderson, Ohio Georgia
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Dina Titus, Nevada
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Julia Brownley, California
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Mark DeSaulnier, California
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Michelle Steel, California Greg Stanton, Arizona
Vacancy Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Sam Graves, Missouri (ex officio) Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania, Vice
Chair
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
John Garamendi, California
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 11 hearings, received testimony from
54 witnesses, and discharged 12 measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 468, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure
Act of 2021.
H.R. 884, the National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act of
2022.
H.R. 1262, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2021.
H.R. 1339, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and
Leadership Act.
H.R. 3095, the Fair and Open Skies Act.
H.R. 3482, the National Center for the Advancement of
Aviation Act of 2022.
H.R. 4042, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2021.
H.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act.
H.R. 5706, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in
Transportation Act.
H.R. 6270, the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure
Modernization Act or AAIM Act.
H.R. 7321, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety
Improvement Act.
H.R. 8049, the American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency,
Innovation, and Advancement Act of 2022.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

COVID-19 Effects and Recovery

On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to
Recovery.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms.
Heather Krause, Director, Physical Infrastructure, U.S.
Government Accountability Office (GAO); Mr. Nicholas E. Calio,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Airlines for America;
Mr. Joseph G. DePete, President, Air Line Pilots Association,
International; Mr. Peter Bunce, President and Chief Executive
Officer, General Aviation Manufacturers Association; Mr. Lance
Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation Division, Port of Seattle,
Washington, on behalf of American Association of Airport
Executives; and Mr. Edward M. Bolen, President and Chief
Executive Officer, National Business Aviation Association.
This hearing examined the continuing effects of the COVID-
19 pandemic on the U.S. aerospace industry, what the industry
will look like post-pandemic, and how best to aid in the
recovery.

Aerospace Innovation

On April 27, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from the Hon. Eric Garcetti,
Mayor, City of Los Angeles, California, accompanied by Ms.
Seleta J. Reynolds, General Manager, Los Angeles Department of
Transportation, Los Angeles, California; Mr. James L. Grimsley,
Executive Director, Advanced Technology Initiatives, Choctaw
Nation of Oklahoma; Mr. Adam Bry, Chief Executive Officer,
Skydio, Inc.; Mr. Pierre Frederick Harter, Director, Research
and Development, National Institute for Aviation Research, AVP
Industry and Defense Programs, Research Operations, Wichita
State University; Mr. Roei Ganzarski, Chief Executive Officer,
magniX; and Mr. Blake Scholl, Founder and Chief Executive
Officer, Boom Supersonic.
This hearing examined new aerospace users and technologies
affecting the economy, transportation system, local
communities, environment, and public good; visions for and
possible barriers to deployment in the United States; and the
Federal Government's role in ensuring the safe integration of
these users and technologies into the National Airspace System.

Air Traffic Control Modernization

On May 18, 2021, the Subcommittee conducted a roundtable
titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC Modernization.'' The
Members met with representatives from Air Traffic Organization
and Next Gen, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); the Office
of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Transportation
(DOT); the NextGen Advisory Committee; Airlines for America;
the National Air Traffic Controllers Association; and, the Air
Line Pilots Association.
This roundtable examined the status of the modernization of
the national air traffic control system.

FAA and Commercial Spaceflight

On June 16, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination of the FAA's
Role in the Future of Spaceflight.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--Mr. Wayne R. Monteith,
Associate Administrator, Commercial Space Transportation, FAA;
Ms. Heather Krause, Director, Physical Infrastructure, GAO.
Panel II--Mr. Salvatore T. ``Tory'' Bruno, President and Chief
Executive Officer, United Launch Alliance; Mr. Frank DiBello,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Space Florida; Mr.
Joseph G. DePete, President, Air Line Pilots Association; and,
Mr. Michael P. Moses, President, Space Missions and Safety,
Virgin Galactic.
The hearing examined the future of the U.S. commercial
space transportation industry, its rapid growth and expansion
into human spaceflight, and the role of the FAA in overseeing
and regulating the industry.

Diversity in the Aviation Workforce

On July 20, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the
U.S. Aviation Workforce.'' The Subcommittee received testimony
from Ms. Icema D. Gibbs, Vice President, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, JetBlue
Airways; Mr. Kyle J. Kaiser, President, Veteran Internships
Providing Employment (VIPER) Transitions; Ms. Rebecca K. Lutte,
Assistant Professor, Omaha Aviation Institute, University of
Nebraska; Mr. Joel Webley, Chair and Board of Directors,
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals; and Ms. Claudia
Zapata-Cardone, Executive Director, Community Relations and
Outreach, Latino Pilots Association.
The hearing provided Members an opportunity to hear from
key stakeholders about the challenges with, and their
recommendations for, developing a robust and diverse U.S.
aviation workforce. Further, this hearing examined future
workforce needs and current efforts to recruit, retain, and
enhance the talent pipeline, including requirements under the
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and other related workforce
priorities.

Air Rage

On September 23, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its
Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from Ms. Sara Nelson, International
President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA; Mr. Teddy
Andrews, Flight Attendant, American Airlines, on behalf of
Association of Professional Flight Attendants; Mr. Christopher
R. Bidwell, Senior Vice President, Safety, Airports Council
International--North America; and Ms. Lauren Beyer, Vice
President, Security and Facilitation, Airlines for America.
This hearing examined the increase in disruptive and unruly
airline passenger behavior, the potential causes of the
increase, the effect on passenger and airline crew safety,
airline crew training in deescalating and addressing such
passenger behavior, and the enforcement of Federal laws
prohibiting such behavior.

Implementation of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act

On October 21, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA Implementation of the
2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from the Hon. Steve
Dickson, Administrator, FAA, DOT.
This hearing examined ongoing work within the FAA to
implement provisions of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act.

5G Deployment and Aviation Safety

On February 3, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation
Safety.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from two panels:
Panel I--the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator, FAA. Panel II--
Mr. Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Airlines for America; the Hon. Eric Fanning, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace Industries Association; Ms.
Cathryn Stephens, A.A.E., Airport Director, Eugene Airport, on
behalf of the Association of Airport Executives; Mr. Joseph D.
DePete, President, Air Line Pilots Association; Ms. Faye
Malarkey Black, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regional
Airline Association; Mr. James A. Viola, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Helicopter Association International; the
Hon. Meredith Attwell Baker, President and Chief Executive
Officer, CTIA; and, Mr. Dennis Roberson, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Roberson and Associates.
This hearing examined how the C-band spectrum was
reallocated for 5G wireless services, the aviation industry's
safety concerns with the recent 5G deployment, and the effects
of the recent deployment on the U.S. aviation industry and
National Airspace System.

Aviation Noise

On March 17, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community
Concerns.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from two
panels: Panel I--Mr. Kevin Welsh, Executive Director, Office of
Environment and Energy, FAA; and Ms. Heather Krause, Director,
Physical Infrastructure, GAO. Panel II--Ms. Sharon Pinkerton,
Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Legislative Policy,
Airlines for America; Mr. Frank R. Miller, Executive Director,
Hollywood Burbank Airport, on behalf of Airports Council
International--North America; Mr. David Silver, Vice President
for Civil Aviation, Aerospace Industries Association; Ms. Emily
J. Tranter, Executive Director, National Organization to Insure
a Sound Controlled Environment (N.O.I.S.E.); and, Mr. JoeBen
Bevirt, Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation.
This hearing examined aircraft noise, airport noise, noise
mitigation strategic methodologies for measuring noise, FAA
community engagement, new and emerging technologies, and the
implementation of noise provisions from the FAA Reauthorization
Act of 2018.

Climate Change at U.S. Airports

On May 17, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate
Change at U.S. Airports.'' The Subcommittee received testimony
from Ms. Ann Ardizzone, Vice President, Supply Chain, Alaska
Airlines; Mr. Paul Hoback, Jr., Executive Vice President and
Chief Development Officer, Allegheny County Airport Authority;
Mr. Robert A. Horton, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and
Sustainability, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; Mr.
Peter Bunce, President and Chief Executive Officer, General
Aviation Manufacturers Association; Ms. Jennifer Bies, Director
of Environmental Operations, Port of Portland; Mr. John Plaza,
President and Chief Executive Officer, SkyNRG Americas, Inc.;
and, Mr. Val Miftakhov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
ZeroAvia.
This hearing examined the different infrastructure,
technologies, Federal programs and other initiatives U.S.
airports and airport stakeholders are utilizing to mitigate and
prepare for the effects of climate change.

The State of General Aviation

On July 13, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``The State of General Aviation.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Mr. Mark Baker, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; Mr. Chris
Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority, on
behalf of the American Association of Airport Executives; Mr.
James Viola, President and Chief Executive Officer, Helicopter
Association International; Mr. Peter Bunce, President and Chief
Executive Officer, General Aviation Manufacturers Association;
Mr. Greg Pecoraro, President and Chief Executive Officer,
National Association of State Aviation Officials; Mr. Ed Bolen,
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Business
Aviation Association; and Mr. Timothy Obitts, President and
Chief Executive Officer, National Air Transportation
Association.
This hearing examined changes and current trends in the
general aviation industry, including general aviation service,
general aviation safety, sustainability efforts in general
aviation, and general aviation manufacturing.

Accessibility Issues

On November 17, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for
Passengers with Disabilities.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--the Hon. James R. Langevin,
a Representative in Congress from the 2nd District of Rhode
Island. Panel II--Ms. Heather Ansley, Associate Executive
Director of Government Relations, Paralyzed Veterans of
America; Mr. Brian Ryks, Executive Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Metropolitan Airports Commission, on behalf of
Airports Council International--North America; Mr. Matt Scott,
Three-Time Paralympic Medalist, Team USA; Ms. Heather Krause,
Director, Physical Infrastructure, GAO; and, Mr. Graham
Keithley, Vice President and Associate General Counsel,
Airlines for America.
This hearing examined the air travel experience for
passengers with disabilities, from check-in at an airport to
baggage claim at their destination.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

FAA Security

On January 11, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Administrator
of the FAA requesting enforcement of regulations relating to
assaulting, intimidating, threatening, or interfering with an
airline crewmember's performance of their duties to preserve
aviation safety.
The letter was in response to the riot and infiltration of
the Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, in anticipation of
possible additional incidents on January 20, 2021, and reports
of those involved interfering with flight crews.
On January 13, 2021, the FAA announced a change to Order
2150.3C from January 13 through March 20, 2021, and implemented
fines of up to $35,000 for passengers who assault, threaten,
intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance
of their duties.

Drones in the National Airspace

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO study unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) operating within the National airspace. The study is
requested to examine efforts to integrate UAS and the potential
for their operation and coordination with the FAA.
On May 20, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO review the emerging advanced air
mobility (AAM) and urban air mobility (UAM) industries and the
unique infrastructure needs, operating costs and financing, and
anticipated growth scenarios for these emerging markets.
On January 20, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter
to the Administrator of the FAA registering concerns regarding
the agency's fiscal year 2022 budget reprogramming request to
restructure its research and development portfolio and ongoing
efforts to integrate new airspace entrants. The letter opposed
the request and encouraged the FAA to make the revisions
necessary to comply with the related requirements outlined in
the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

FAA's NextGen Implementation

On February 25, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO study the FAA's implementation of
NextGen, the agency's ongoing air traffic control system
modernization program, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has
affected the agency's efforts.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

On March 18, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter
to the Comptroller General of the United States requesting an
assessment of the development, certification, production,
deployment, and use of sustainable aviation fuel.

Boeing 737 Max

On May 18, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent letters to the
FAA and the Boeing Company requesting additional records
related to production and manufacturing quality control
concerns with respect to the production of the Boeing 737 MAX
and 787.

Aviation Safety and FAA Oversight

On November 19, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation set a letter to
the DOT OIG requesting the DOT OIG conduct a review of the
FAA's oversight of the manufacture and production of the Boeing
787. On June 29, 2022, DOT OIG announced an audit of the FAA's
oversight of the Boeing's 787 production line as well as
allegations of undue pressure in the production environment.
On November 29, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation, as well as Representative Greg
Stanton, sent a letter to the Administrator of the FAA seeking
explanation for steps the FAA had taken to hold Boeing
officials accountable for potential misconduct related to the
2018 and 2019 crashes of two 737 MAX aircraft resulting in the
deaths of 346 people. On January 24, 2022, the FAA
Administrator responded, writing in part, that ``FAA actions
focused on the safety of the product and the acceptability of
the system for return to service . . . the FAA did not pursue
investigations or actions against the individuals within the
Boeing Company.'' The FAA response letter prompted the Chairs
of the Full Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation to request
the DOT OIG examine FAA decisions in this matter.
On February 11, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the DOT OIG
requesting a review of the FAA's refusal to exercise proper
oversight related to the Boeing 737 MAX. On June 29, 2022, DOT
OIG announced an audit of the FAA's oversight of Boeing 737
production issues, as well as Boeing's 787 production line and
allegations of undue pressure in the production environment.

5G and C-Band Spectrum

On November 19, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Chair of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing concerns
about the FCC's approach to 5G deployment utilizing the band of
spectrum between 3.7 and 4.2 GHz. The letter requested that the
FCC provide the FAA with all necessary technical data and
prohibit any 5G broadband transmissions in the C-band until the
FAA has conducted a robust risk assessment.
On January 3, 2022, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the FCC requesting that the FAA seriously consider
the concerns expressed by the DOT, FAA, and the aviation
industry and prohibit any 5G broadband transmissions in the C-
band until the FAA could adequately assess the risks to
aviation safety and put the appropriate mitigations in place.
On March 15, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation along with 25
Members of the Full Committee sent a letter to FAA requesting
bimonthly briefings on FAA's ongoing 5G efforts and progress.

Commercial Space

On March 25, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the FAA registering
concerns that the December 2020 SpaceX commercial space launch
violated FAA safety requirements.
On June 24, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to
the DOT expressing concerns about oversight of commercial space
transportation accident investigations and urging DOT to
instruct the FAA to work with the National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB) to update the memorandum of agreement
regarding commercial space transportation accident
investigations in a manner which ensured the investigatory
independence and authority of the NTSB.

Remote Dispatchers

On November 29, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Acting
Administrator of the FAA expressing concern regarding the
agency's recent actions authorizing certain airlines to
continue allowing their dispatchers to work remotely.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

Airport Resilience

On March 10, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General of the United States requesting the GAO
undertake a review of power outages at airports and the steps
agencies and airports are taking to minimize future
disruptions.

Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)

On March 10, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General of the United States requesting the GAO
review several topics related to the FAA's implementation of
its final rule on Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft.

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market and Financing

On March 10, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO undertake a review of
the AAM and UAM industry with an emphasis on the Federal
government's role in oversight and the various options to
recover costs to the Federal government.

Counter UAS

On March 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO undertake a review and
assess the FAA and other agency actions taken related to the
use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies in the airport
environment.

Embracing New Entrant Technologies in the NAS

On July 29, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on
Aviation sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the FAA
urging the FAA to devote all necessary resources towards
establishing regulatory and administrative processes that
embrace new entrants and advanced technologies, such as AAM.
On August 8, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Aviation sent a letter to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) urging the Administration to
prioritize review of the Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) to enable timely entry into service of powered-lift
category aircraft.

FCT Service Area Map Realignment

On November 17, 2022, the Ranking Member of the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Administrator of
the FAA inquiring into the FAA's reasoning for realigning the
boundary lines of the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Program's
service areas map. The letter also demanded that the FAA
conduct a safety risk assessment to ensure there were no
unintended safety consequences of the FCT realignment.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-5 ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight
Path to Recovery.'' March 2, 2021.
117-14 ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace.''
April 27, 2021.
117-19 ``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination of
the FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight.'' June 16, 2021.
117-22 ``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.'' July 20, 2021.
117-25 ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage
and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.'' September
23, 2021.
117-29 ``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA
Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act.'' October 21, 2021.
117-40 ``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and
Aviation Safety.'' February 3, 2022.
117-43 ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing
Community Concerns.'' March 17, 2022.
117-50 ``Preparing for Take-off: Examining Efforts to
Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.'' May 17, 2022.
117-54 ``The State of General Aviation.'' July 13, 2022.
117-61 ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for
Passengers with Disabilities.'' November 17, 2022

ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME
TRANSPORTATION

Salud O. Carbajal, California,
Chair
Bob Gibbs, Ohio, Ranking Member

(8-7)

Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Rick Larsen, Washington
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts,
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Vice Chair
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Vacancy Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Sam Graves, Missouri (ex officio) Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 11 hearings, received testimony from
42 witnesses, and discharged 2 measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 1318, the Alaska Tourism Recovery Act.
H.R. 4996, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021.
H.R. 5706, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in
Transportation Act.
H.R. 6865, the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2022.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

U.S. Maritime Industry

On February 9, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19
Pandemic.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Lauren
Brand, President, National Association of Waterfront Employers;
Mr. Ben Bordelon, Chair, Shipbuilders Council of America; Mr.
Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach, on
behalf of the American Association of Port Authorities; Mr. Jim
Patti, President, Maritime Institute for Research and
Industrial Development, on behalf of USA Maritime; Mr. Michael
Roberts, Senior Vice President, Crowley Maritime, on behalf of
the American Maritime Partnership; and Mr. Del Wilkins,
President, Illinois Marine Towing, Inc., on behalf of American
Waterways Operators.
The hearing examined the state of the U.S. maritime
industry amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic to better understand
the difficulties facing the industry and identify areas of
support needed to ensure the seamless movement of cargo
throughout the global maritime supply chain and protect
maritime jobs.

Carbon Free Maritime Industry

On April 15, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry:
Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mr. John Butler, President and Chief
Executive Officer, World Shipping Council; Ms. Kristin Decas,
Chief Executive Officer and Port Director, The Port of Hueneme,
California; Mr. Morgan Fanberg, President, Glosten, Inc.; Mr.
Lee Kindberg, Director of Environment and Sustainability--North
America, Maersk; and Mr. Dan Rutherford, Program Director and
Regional Lead, International Council on Clean Transportation.
The hearing examined emissions output from vessels and
ports and considered the future of zero emissions technology.

Shipping Container Supply Chain

On June 15, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and
Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from two panels: Panel I--the
Hon. Daniel B. Maffei, Chair, Federal Maritime Commission
(FMC); and the Hon. Rebecca F. Dye, Commissioner, FMC. Panel
II--Mr. John W. Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer,
World Shipping Council; Ms. Alexis Jacobson, International
Accounts Manager, BOSSCO Trading, LLC, on behalf of U.S. Forage
Export Council; Mr. Frank Ponce De Le, Coast Committeeman,
International Longshore and Warehouse Union; Mr. Eugene D.
Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles, California;
and Ms. Jen Sorenson, President, National Pork Producers
Council.
This hearing examined shipping container shortages and
impacts on the North American supply chain.

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

On July 21, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation Programs.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mr. Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, United
States Coast Guard (Coast Guard), Department of Homeland
Security (DHS); the Hon. Daniel B. Maffei, Chair, FMC; Mr.
Jason M. Vanderhaden, Master Chief Petty Officer, Coast Guard,
DHS; and Ms. Lucinda Lessley, Acting Administrator, Maritime
Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT).
The hearing provided Members an opportunity to examine the
President'sfiscal year 2022 budget requests for the Coast
Guard, DHS, the Maritime Administration, and the FMC.

U.S. Coast Guard Mission

On October 20, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Achieving Mission Balance: Positioning the Coast Guard for
the Future.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Scott A. Buschman, Deputy Commandant for Operations, Coast
Guard, DHS.
The hearing examined how the U.S. Coast Guard allocates
hours and resources among its multiple statutory missions, as
well as how the Coast Guard measures mission performance.

Coast Guard Infrastructure

On November 16, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Rebuilding Coast Guard Infrastructure to Sustain and
EnhanceMission Capability.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Mr. Paul Thomas, Deputy Commandant for Mission
Support, Coast Guard, DHS; and Ms. Heather MacLeod, Acting
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government
Accountability Office (GAO).
The hearing examined the need to invest in and provide
oversight of shoreside infrastructure, information technology
(IT), and data infrastructure support for the Coast Guard to
carry out its missions efficiently and without interruptions
resulting from chronic underfunding and obsolescence of the
Service's physical and technology assets, technological change,
data gaps, or natural/environmental hazards.

Passenger Vessel Safety

On March 21, 2022, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in
Santa Barbara, California, titled ``A Review of Coast Guard
Efforts to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. John W. Mauger,
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Coast Guard, DHS;
and the Hon. Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB).
The hearing reexamined small passenger vessel safety in
light of recent maritime casualties, including the
effectiveness and implementation status of recent safety
legislation.

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

On April 27, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation Programs.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mr. Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, Coast
Guard, DHS; Mr. Jason M. Vanderhaden, Master Chief Petty
Officer, Coast Guard, DHS; the Hon. Daniel B. Maffei, Chair,
FMC; and Ms. Lucinda Lessley, Acting Administrator, Maritime
Administration, DOT.
The hearing examined the President's fiscal year 2023
budget requests for the Coast Guard, DHS, the FMC, and the
Maritime Administration.

Enhancing Coast Guard Personnel Resources

On July 27, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled``Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger,
More Resilient Coast Guard.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Ms. Linda L. Fagan, Commandant, Coast Guard,
DHS.
The hearing examined the current state of the Coast Guard
workforce and highlighted the investments and resources needed
to support the servicemembers and civilian personnel executing
the Coast Guard's diverse array of missions.

Cargo Preference Enforcement

On September 14, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Cargo Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of
Maritime's Buy American Laws.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--Ms. Ann C. Phillips,
Administrator, Maritime Administration, DOT; and Mr. Andrew Von
Ah, Director, Physical Infrastructure, GAO. Panel II--Mr. Bryan
Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense
Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute; Mr. Eric Ebeling,
President and Chief Executive Officer, American Roll-on Roll-
off Carrier, on behalf of USA Maritime; and Mr. Don Marcus,
President, International Organization of Masters, Mates, and
Pilots.
The hearing examined the current cargo preference
compliance among various Federal agencies, and enforcement
actions taken by the Maritime Administration in support of
existing cargo preference laws.

Arctic

On December 7, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and
Environmental Responsibility.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--Mr. Peter W. Gautier,
Deputy Commandant for Operations, Coast Guard; the Hon. Michael
Sfraga, Chair, United States Arctic Research Commission; and
Mr. Andrew Von Ah, Director, Physical Infrastructure Team, GAO.
Panel II--Ms. Rebecca Pincus, Director, Polar Institute, Wilson
Center; and Ms. Martha Grabowski, Professor, Le Moyne College
and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Past Chair, Marine Board,
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The hearing examined the implementation of the Coast
Guard's Arctic Strategy.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

U.S. Coast Guard Fleet Mix

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Commandant of the Coast
Guard urging consideration of additional demands for Coast
Guard cutter assets when fulfilling the requirements under
Section 8261, Report on Fast Response Cutters, Offshore Patrol
Cutters, and National Security Cutters, of the Elijah E.
Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020. The Coast Guard
responded with a letter indicating consideration of the request
in fulfillment of the report and delivered the report on
January 14, 2022.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Backup

On February 25, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, and
additionally Mr. Garamendi, sent a letter to the Secretary of
Transportation requesting immediate action on the deployment of
a backup timing capability for GPS. The Department of
Transportation responded via letter on September 15, 2021,
acknowledging the importance of a backup timing capability and
detailing actions the department has taken.

COVID-19 and Maritime Safety

On February 26, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) and the Director of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reiterating several past
requests for records concerning Carnival Corporation's response
to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ``No Sail Order'' issued by
the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic. HHS and CDC responded
with seventeen monthly tranches of records produced to the
Committee through June 2022.

Federal Maritime Commission--Shipping Act

On March 9, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Chair of the FMC requesting
the FMC ensure ocean carriers abide by subtitle IV, Regulation
of Ocean Shipping, of title 46, United States Code, popularly
known as the Shipping Act. The FMC responded via letter on
March 14, 2021, detailing ongoing oversight actions taken via
Fact Finding 29.

Jones Act and Outer Continental Shelf Activities

On May 21, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to President Biden requesting U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) withdraw a March 2021 Jones Act ruling and
reinstate a January 2021 decision, thereby allowing the
American shipping industry to participate fully in building
offshore wind capacity on the Outer Continental Shelf. CBP
responded via letter on September 27, 2021, detailing the
reasoning behind the ruling.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Response to Sexual Assaults

On October 29, 2021, the Chairs of Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, along
with the Chair of the House Committee on Armed Services (HASC),
the Chair of the HASC Subcommittee on Military Personnel, the
Chair of the HASC Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection
Forces, and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation sent a letter to the Secretary of
the DOT expressing their concerns over then-recent allegations
of sexual assault by a female cadet at the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy (USMMA) during her Sea Year experience in 2019. The
Chairs requested that the Sea Year program be suspended until
the USMMA developed a public written action plan that includes
detailed steps that will be taken to ensure the safety of
cadets at sea and requested that the Superintendent be removed
from his position. The DOT and the Maritime Administration
responded in writing on November 8, 2021, and December 17,
2021, respectively, to notify the Chairs that they suspended
the Sea Year program as requested. The Maritime Administration
letter contained the framework for a new set of sexual assault
and sexual harassment prevention standards called Every Mariner
Builds A Respectful Culture (EMBARC), to which vessel operators
must apply to, be enrolled in, and maintain compliance with,
when accepting USMMA cadets for Sea Year training.

U.S. Coast Guard and LGBTQ Inclusion

On April 18, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, and
additionally Mr. Pappas, sent a letter to the Comptroller
General of the United States requesting that the GAO examine
the culture within the Coast Guard as it pertains to the sexual
orientation and gender identity of active duty service members.
Although there are currently no restrictions on lesbian, gay,
bisexual, or queer (LGBTQ) people serving in the military,
members of the LGBTQ community are known to face higher levels
of sexual harassment than other members of the services. The
GAO responded to the letter with an affirmative agreement to
launch a study in January 2023.

U.S. Coast Guard Port Access Route Studies

On July 6, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Commandant of the Coast Guard
expressing their concern with the perceived lack of Coast Guard
involvement and action in the offshore leasing process at the
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The Coast Guard is
supposed to play an integral role in the leasing and
development process of offshore wind farms and holds sole
responsibility for ensuring safety in U.S. waters. It must,
therefore, choose to work in conjunction with BOEM from the
earliest stages of the permitting process.

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Operations

On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
United States requesting that the GAO examine the Coast Guard's
plans to identify, assess, and manage risk in relation to
addressing the hazards associated with its Arctic operations.
Though other GAO investigations on Coast Guard'sArctic
capabilities were completed recently (2010, 2016), the extent
to which the Coast Guard has been collaborating with other
relevant entities (i.e., National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of Defense(DOD)) to take
action in implementing past GAO recommendations is not fully
understood.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutters

On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
United States requesting that the GAO review the CoastGuard's
fleet of cutters, on which the Coast Guard heavily relies, in
light of the ongoing implementation of the Coast Guard's long-
term recapitalization plan. The fleet currently consists of a
mix of legacy cutters (110-foot Patrol Boats, 210-foot and 270-
foot medium Endurance Cutters, and 378-foot High endurance
Cutters) and new replacement cutters (Fast Response Cutters,
Offshore Patrol Cutters, and National Security Cutters).
Understanding how operational capacity has changed between
2012-2022 will clarify the impact of replacement assets on the
ability of the Coast Guard to conduct its missions.

U.S. Coast Guard Aircrafts

On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
United States requesting that the GAO review the challenges the
Coast Guard faces in meeting the operational availability of
its 200 fixed-wing (airplanes) and rotary-wing (helicopters)
aircraft and the effect on its ability to meet mission demands.
Findings from this study will help ensure that the Coast Guard
has the necessary resources and assets to conduct its missions
and is utilizing them both appropriately and effectively.

U.S. Coast Guard Manpower

On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
United States requesting that the GAO review the challenges the
Coast Guard has faced in meeting its personnel recruitment and
retention goals, and the extent to which it has implemented
measures to reverse current trends.

Jones Act

On October 21, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland
Security and the Secretary of Transportation expressing
concerns with the decision to grant Jones Act waivers for the
delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

Global Positioning System (GPS) Backup

On February 26, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Acting Director of the
Office of Management and Budget urging the Administration to
establish a Federal Backup for the Global Position System's
(GPS) timing signal that can weather minor disruptions and
provide a solid infrastructure for future technologies.

Coast Guard IT Acquisitions

On September 29, 2021, the Chair and the Ranking Member of
the Full Committee and, separately, the Chair and Ranking
Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent letters to the Comptroller General of the
United States to offer their sponsorship to an already underway
study by the GAO, which was originally requested by the Full
Committee and Subcommittee Chairs, seeking a review of the
Coast Guard's IT acquisition standards and practices.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-2 ``State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of
the COVID-19 Pandemic.'' February 9, 2021.
117-12 ``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime
Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.'' April 15,
2021.
117-18 ``Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays,
and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain.'' June
15, 2021.
117-23 ``Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.'' July 21, 2021.
117-28 ``Achieving Mission Balance: Positioning the Coast
Guard for the Future.'' October 20, 2021.
117-34 ``Rebuilding Coast Guard Infrastructure to Sustain
and Enhance Mission Capability.'' November 16, 2021.
117-44 ``A Review of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small
Passenger Vessel Safety.'' March 21, 2022. (Field Hearing:
Santa Barbara, CA)
117-47 ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.'' April
27, 2022.
117-56 ``Enhancing Personnel Resourcesto Support a
Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard.'' July 27, 2022.
117-57 ``Cargo Preference: Compliance with and
Enforcement of Maritime's Buy American Laws.'' September 14,
2022.
117-62 ``U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety,
Security, and Environmental Responsibility.'' December 7, 2022.

ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC
BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Dina Titus, Nevada, Chair
Daniel Webster, Florida, Ranking
Member
(8-7)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoColumbia
Michael Guest, Mississippi Sharice Davids, Kansas
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire, Vice
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Chair
Sam Graves, Missouri (ex officio) Grace F. Napolitano, California
John Garamendi, California
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 10 hearings, received testimony from
34 witnesses and discharged 31 measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 246, To designate the Federal building and United
States courthouse located at 180 West Main Street in Abingdon,
Virginia, as the ``H. Emory Widener, Jr., Federal Building and
United States Courthouse''.
H.R. 390, To redesignate the Federal building located at
167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as the ``Odell
Horton Federal Building''.
H.R. 539, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act.
H.R. 1066, the Wildfire Recovery Act.
H.R. 1468, the Securities and Exchange Commission Real
Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act.
H.R. 1703, the National Children's Museum Act.
H.R. 1917, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act.
H.R. 1951, the Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of
2021.
H.R. 2016, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination
Act.
H.R. 2220, To amend title 40, United States Code, to modify
the treatment of certain bargain-price options to purchase at
less than fair market value, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3037, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of
2021.
H.R. 3193, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet
Development Grant Eligibility Act or E-BRIDGE Act.
H.R. 3709, the Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement
Act of 2021.
H.R. 4660, To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling,
West Virginia, as the ``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal
Building and United States Courthouse''.
H.R. 4679, To designate the Federal building located at
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast in Washington, DC, as the
``Norman Yoshio Mineta Federal Building''.
H.R. 4771, To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in
Tallahassee, Florida, as the ``Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United
States Courthouse and Federal Building''.
H.R. 5343, the FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act.
H.R. 5547, the Care is an Economic Development Strategy Act
or CEDS Act.
H.R. 5641, the Small Project Efficient and Effective
Disaster Recovery Act or SPEED Act.
H.R. 5673, the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk
Mitigation Technical Corrections Act.
H.R. 5689, the Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for
Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by
Americans Act or Resilient AMERICA Act.
H.R. 5703, the Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act.
H.R. 5774, the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act.
H.R. 7211, the Small State and Rural Rescue Act.
H.R. 7242, the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of
2022.
H.R. 7636, the Bulb Replacement Improving Government with
High-Efficiency Technology Act or BRIGHT Act.
H.R. 7789, the Planning for Animal Wellness Act or PAW Act.
H.R. 8416, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022.
H. Con. Res. 41, 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. 74, 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. 88, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds
for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

Investing in Resilience and Mitigation

On March 18, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and
Mitigation.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Russell ``Russ'' Strickland, Executive Director, Maryland
Emergency Management Agency, State of Maryland, on behalf of
the National Emergency Management Association; Mr. Roy E.
Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance
Institute for Business and Home Safety; Ms. Velma Smith, Senior
Government Relations Officer, Flood Prepared Communities
Initiative, Pew Charitable Trusts; Mr. Ben Harper, Head of
Corporate Sustainability, Zurich North America Insurance
Company; and Mr. John ``Chuck'' Fowke, Chair, National
Association of Home Builders.
This hearing examined the current and future capacities in
emergency management, mitigation and resilience, insurance, and
construction.

Economic Development Administration

On April 28, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Investing in America: Reauthorization of the Economic
Development Administration.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels consisting of the following: Panel
I--Mr. Dennis Alvord, Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic
Development, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). Panel II--Ms.
Lisa Cooper, Executive Director, Northern Kentucky Area
Development District, on behalf of the National Association of
Development Organizations; Mr. Garrett Hawkins, President,
Missouri Farm Bureau, on behalf of the American Farm Bureau
Federation; Mr. Jonas Peterson, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, on behalf of the
International Economic Development Council; the Hon. Lenny
Eliason, Commissioner, Athens County, Ohio, on behalf of the
National Association of Counties; and Mr. Dan Carol, Director,
Milken Institute for Financial Markets.
This hearing examined the importance of reauthorizing the
Economic Development Administration (EDA), its programs and
activities supporting economic growth in distressed
communities, and the role EDA plays in recovering from
disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Real Estate

On May 13, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A View from The
Private Sector.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms.
Kay Sargent, Director, WorkPlace, HOK, on behalf of the
International Facility Management Association; Ms. Genevieve
Hanson, Principal, Strategy and Transactions--Real Estate
Planning, Execution and Operations, Ernst and Young, LLC; Ms.
Kelly Bacon, Principal, Global Practice Lead, Workplace
Advisory Design and Consulting Services, AECOM; Ms. Marcy Owens
Test, Senior Vice President, CBRE, Inc.; and Mr. Norman Dong,
Managing Director, FD Stonewater.
This hearing examined the current status and management of
Federal real estate.

FEMA FY2022 Budget

On June 23, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission,
Vision, and Budget.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from
the Hon. Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security
(DHS).
This hearing provided Members an opportunity to examine the
President's fiscal year 2022 budget requests for programs
within FEMA.

FEMA's Wildfire Assistance

On October 26, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to Assist
Communities Before, During, and After Wildfire?'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Andrew Phelps,
Director, Office of Emergency Management, State of Oregon, on
behalf of the National Emergency Management Association; Mr.
Rich Elliott, Deputy Chief, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue,
State of Washington, on behalf of the International Association
of Fire Chiefs; Ms. Kacey KC, State Forester and Firewarden,
Division of Forestry, State of Nevada; and Mr. Casey Hatcher,
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Butte County, California.
This hearing heard from witnesses with expertise and
experience in emergency management, wildfire suppression, and
Federal disaster response and recovery programs.

GSA Priorities

On November 2, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``The General Services Administration's Priorities for 2021 and
Beyond.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from the Hon.
Robin Carnahan, Administrator, General Services Administration
(GSA); and Ms. Nina Albert, Commissioner, Public Buildings
Services, GSA.
This hearing examined the current and future priorities of
the GSA.

FEMA Priorities--Stakeholder Perspectives

On February 16, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Chris Currie,
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government
Accountability Office (GAO); Ms. Erica Bornemann, Director,
Vermont Emergency Management, on behalf of the National
Emergency Management Association; and Ms. Carolyn Harshman,
President, International Association of Emergency Managers.
This hearing allowed Members to receive testimony from
witnesses who are emergency management experts and represent
key external FEMA stakeholders to gauge their perspective
regarding what efforts the agency should prioritize this year.

FEMA Priorities--Strategic Plan

On April 5, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from the Hon. Deanne
Criswell, Administrator, FEMA, DHS.
This hearing allowed Members to learn about the ``FEMA
Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.''

GSA Capital Investment Program

On June 22, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA
Facilities.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Nina
Albert, Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, GSA.
This hearing allowed Members to receive testimony from the
GSA's Public Buildings Commissioner.
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Hurricane Recovery Updates

On September 15, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery Efforts in
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After Hurricanes
Irma and Maria.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from two
panels: Panel I--Ms. Anne Bink, Associate Administrator, Office
of Response and Recovery, FEMA. Panel II--Mr. Chris Currie,
Director, Office of Homeland Security and Justice, GAO; Ms.
Adrienne Williams, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery, U.S.
Virgin Islands; Mr. Manuel Laboy, Executive Director, Office
for Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resiliency, Puerto Rico; Ms.
Shay Bahramirad, Senior Vice President, LUMA Energy; and Mr.
Josue Colon, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Electric Power
Authority.
This hearing allowed Members to receive an update regarding
recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
five years after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

FEMA Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program

On May 13, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management sent a letter to the
Administrator of FEMA requesting an update on the status of
corrective actions the GAO identified in reports to Congress
issued in May and September 2020 with respect to FEMA's
assistance under the Individuals and Households Program [GAO-
20-360 and GAO-20-503].

Appointment to the Delta Regional Authority

On July 19, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to President Biden requesting he
appoint a new Federal Co-Chair to the Delta Regional Authority
(DRA) which had been without a co-chair since January 20, 2021,
and does not have the statutory authority to award funding
through its grants programs without a presidentially appointed
Federal Co-Chair.

GSA Design Excellence Program

On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO conduct a report on the GSA Design
Excellence Program, including what the roles and
responsibilities are for Federal agencies and stakeholders in
designing new Federal buildings, how the costs and benefits of
architectural and artistic design choices are measured, how GSA
assesses the effectiveness of its design, and challenges GSA
faces in adhering to design principles.

GSA Deferred Maintenance

On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO conduct a report on GSA's deferred
maintenance backlog, estimated at $8.3 billion, including how
GSA manages its portfolio and approach to maintenance, how the
physical condition of GSA's portfolio has changed in recent
years, and what the likely future costs and operational
consequences of deferred maintenance are and how they are
communicated with stakeholders.

GSA Space Utilization Rates

On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO write a report on GSA's space utilization
rates, including the data GSA collects to better understand
space needs, public and private sector methods to understand
space needs, possible space and cost-savings by implementing
new space projection, health considerations with COVID-19,
opportunities for co-locating special use spaces, challenges of
implementing new space utilization rates, and how GSA can
better hone their space needs.

GSA Sustainability Efforts

On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO conduct a report on GSA's sustainability
initiatives related to its building portfolio, including what
the key sustainability efforts GSA is taking related to
construction and operation of its portfolio, what progress GSA
has made in achieving its performance and sustainable building
goals, if GSA's sustainability efforts are producing the
expected benefits, and what the key challenges are in achieving
its performance and sustainable building goals.

FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program

On February 14, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management sent a letter to the
Administrator of FEMA requesting an update on the HMA grant
program's burdensome application process, the current status of
FEMA's actions on implementing GAO's recommendations from the
GAO-21-140 report issued in February 2021, FEMA's coordination
between streams of assistance, and BCA calculations for small
and disadvantaged communities.

Surfside Building Collapse

On February 24, 2022, the Chair of the Full Committee, the
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, and Mr. Perry sent
a letter to the Comptroller General requesting the GAO conduct
a report on the collapse of the Champlain Towers South
condominium building in Surfside, Florida, including how much
money the Federal government spent in response, what efforts
have been taken to investigate allegations of bribery or
malfeasance associated with construction and maintenance of the
building, how FEMA grant programs could be used to prevent
disasters, and if individuals found to be engaged in corruption
that resulted in disaster are held responsible for the cost of
Federal assistance provided.

GSA Lease Management and Russian Sanctions Enforcement

On March 9, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
GSA requesting that GSA explain its process for ensuring its
real estate leasing activities comply with the sanctions
imposed in response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,
especially in regard to the resale of the Old Post Office lease
in Washington, D.C.

Federal Protective Service Building Security

On August 18, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO conduct a report on the physical security of
buildings guarded by the Federal Protective Service (FPS),
including the extent FPS has addressed known problems with
facility protection and guard management, how FPS addresses
staffing levels, how effective FPS is at identifying and
keeping people from bringing prohibited items into selected
Federal buildings, what challenges FPS faces in providing
adequate security, and what impacts the change in funding
schemes had on FPS resources.

U.S. Courts Design Guide

On August 18, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting the GAO conduct a report on the U.S. Courts Design
Guide, specifically to what extent courthouse projects funded
in 2016 conform to the Design Guide specifications, the key
changes made to the Design Guide since the first issue in 1991,
and how the judiciary has taken into account the prevalence of
telework to reduce space waste.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

FEMA Assistance to Unaccompanied Minors

EDA Funding Under the Cares Act and the American Rescue Plan Act

On August 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works sent a letter to the
Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic Development of the EDA
requesting periodic updates on the use of the $3 billion in
additional funding awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act,
or ARPA, and the additional $1.5 billion allocated under the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES
Act. Detailed reports are necessary to ensure transparency and
that funds are distributed equally and fairly, relative to
need, to encourage economic development across disadvantaged
communities.

The American Rescue Plan Act Funding

On September 13, 2021, the Ranking Members of the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works, the House Committee
on Energy and Commerce, and the House Committee on Natural
Resources sent a letter to the Comptroller General requesting
the GAO conduct a report on the implementation of sections 6001
through 6003 of the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, to
ensure transparency of the ongoing uses of Federal funding by
the EDA.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-8 ``Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in
Resilience and Mitigation.'' March 18, 2021.
117-15 ``Investing in America: Reauthorization of the
Economic Development Administration.'' April 28, 2021.
117-17 ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A
View from The Private Sector.'' May 13, 2021.
117-20 ``FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond:
Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget.'' June 23, 2021.
117-30 ``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately
Designed to Assist Communities Before, During, and After
Wildfire?'' October 26, 2021.
117-31 ``The General Services Administration's Priorities
for 2021 and Beyond.'' November 2, 2021.
117-41 ``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder
Perspectives.'' February 16, 2022.
117-45 ``FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026
Strategic Plan.'' April 5, 2022.
117-53 ``Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to
GSA Facilities.'' June 22, 2022.
117-58 ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery Efforts
in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After Hurricanes
Irma and Maria.'' September 15, 2022.
ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia, Chair
Rodney Davis, Illinois, Ranking
Member
(31-26)

Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Arkansas Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Bob Gibbs, Ohio Albio Sires, New Jersey
Thomas Massie, Kentucky John Garamendi, California
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
John Katko, New York Georgia
Brian Babin, Texas Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
David Rouzer, North Carolina Julia Brownley, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Doug LaMalfa, California Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Mark DeSaulnier, California
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, Puerto RicoGreg Stanton, Arizona, Vice Chair
Troy Balderson, Ohio Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Michael Guest, Mississippi Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Grace F. Napolitano, California
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Jared Huffman, California
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Salud O. Carbajal, California
Michelle Steel, California Sharice Davids, Kansas
Vacancy Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Sam Graves, Missouri, (ex officio) Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Nikema Williams, Georgia
Marie Newman, Illinois
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Sheila Cherfilus McCormick,
Florida
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 5 hearings, received testimony from
28 witnesses, and discharged 3 measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act.
H.R. 3684, the Investing in a New Vision for the
Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act or INVEST
in America Act.
H.R. 5706, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in
Transportation Act.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

Equity in Transportation Safety Enforcement

On February 24, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Examining Equity in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Larry Sandigo, Former Chair, Community Advisory Board, Maricopa
County, Arizona; Ms. Lorraine Martin, President and Chief
Executive Officer, The National Safety Council; Ms. Michelle
Ramsey Hawkins, Victim/Survivor, Mothers Against Drunk Driving;
Mr. Ken Barone, Project Manager, Institute for Municipal and
Regional Policy, Central Connecticut State University; and Mr.
Rashawn Ray, Professor of Sociology and Director, Lab for
Applied Social Science, University of Maryland.
This hearing examined the issue of equity in traffic safety
enforcement, and ways to promote fair and equitable traffic
safety enforcement with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities
and injuries.

Ferries

On September 28, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving Mobility.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Patty Rubstello,
Assistant Secretary, Ferries, Department of Transportation
(DOT), State of Washington; Mr. Seamus Murphy, Executive
Director, San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation
Authority; the Hon. Frank J. Principi, Chair, M-495 Regional
Commuter Ferry Group; and Mr. Kyle Godar, County Engineer,
Calhoun County Highway Department, State of Illinois.
This hearing examined the role of ferry transportation in
reducing congestion and contributing to clean mobility
alternatives and Federal programs that support this mode of
transportation.

Automated Vehicles

On February 2, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from the Hon. Martha Castex-Tatum, Vice
Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember, District K (Houston, TX), on
behalf of the National League of Cities; Mr. Scott Marler,
Director, Iowa DOT, on behalf of the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials; Mr. John Samuelsen,
International President, Transport Workers Union of America;
Ms. Catherine Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto
Safety; Mr. Nat Beuse, Vice President of Safety, Aurora; Mr.
Doug Bloch, Political Director, Teamsters Joint Council 7; Mr.
Nico Larco, Professor and Director of the Urbanism Next Center,
University of Oregon; and Mr. Ariel Wolf, Esq., General
Counsel, Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association.
This hearing examined the impact of automated vehicle
deployment, including automated trucks and buses, on mobility,
infrastructure, safety, workforce, and other economic and
societal implications or benefits.

Workforce Development and Job Creation

On April 27, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Examining Workforce Development and Job Creation in Surface
Transportation Construction.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Ms. Shoshana Lew, Executive Director, Colorado
DOT; Ms. Tunya Smith, Director of the Office of Civil Rights,
North Carolina DOT; Mr. Brent Booker, Secretary-Treasurer,
North America's Building Trades Unions; Ms. Kari J. Karst,
President, BX Civil and Construction, on behalf of the
Associated General Contractors of America; Ms. Kelly Kupcak,
Executive Director, Oregon Tradeswomen, on behalf of the
National Taskforce of Tradeswomen's Issues; and Ms. April Rai,
President and Chief Executive Officer, the Conference of
Minority Transportation Officials.
This hearing allowed Members to learn about the current
state of the surface transportation construction workforce, how
investments in American infrastructure brought about by the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will increase the need
for a skilled construction workforce, which current programs
and initiatives can provide pathways into the construction
sector, and ways to address the underrepresentation of women,
minorities, and disadvantaged individuals in the surface
transportation construction sector.

Roadway Safety

On June 8, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building Safer Roads
for All.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from the Hon.
Elaine Clegg, City Council President, Boise, Idaho, on behalf
of the National League of Cities; Mr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary,
Louisiana DOT and Development, on behalf of the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; the
Hon. Ludwig P. Gaines, Executive Director, Washington Area
Bicyclist Association; Mr. Billy Hattaway, Principal, Fehr &
Peers; and Mrs. Cindy Williams, President, Time Striping, Inc.,
Board of Directors Member, American Traffic Safety Services
Association, on behalf of the American Traffic Safety Services
Association.
This hearing allowed Members to discuss the safety of our
nation's roadways, explore programs and policies included in
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve roadway
safety, and learn from key stakeholders about their role in
implementing these programs and other roadway safety
strategies.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

FCC Safety Band

On March 18, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Acting Chair of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) expressing opposition to the FCC's decision to
share the 5.9 GHz radio frequency band (or Safety Band) with
unlicensed wireless networking technologies.
On August 8, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
sent a letter to the Chair of the FCC expressing support for
transportation stakeholders to have authority to operate
Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology in the 5.9 GHz radio
frequency band.
On December 15, 2022, the Chair and Ranking of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation
expressing support for strong DOT leadership for the deployment
of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies.

Truck Parking Capacity

On June 7, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete
Buttigieg in support of the DOT focusing funding on projects to
expand truck parking capacity and for the Department to
continue to support progress on this issue.

Greenhouse Gas Performance Measure

On July 26, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a letter to Secretary
of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in support of the Federal
Highway Administration's (FHWA) proposed performance measure to
track reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the
National Highway System.

FTA Buy America Compliance

On September 28, 2022, the Chair of the Committee sent a
letter to the Federal Transit Administrator requesting enhanced
oversight of Buy America compliance for transit rolling stock
procurements involving state-owned enterprises.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act
Implementation

On February 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a
letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen requesting
information about the Department's plan to implement the
Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act or
CERTS Act.

Use of FTA Capital Investment Grant Program Funding in the American
Rescue Plan Act

On June 25, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a letter to FTA
Administrator Nuria Fernandez supporting the use of Capital
Investment Grant (CIG) funding included in the American Rescue
Plan Act, or ARPA, to assist construction firms facing
unforeseeable construction costs and schedule changes due to
the Coronavirus pandemic.

Buy America Strategy for Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure

On January 10, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee and other various Committee Members sent a letter to
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Secretary of
Energy Jennifer Granholm urging the implementation of a robust
Buy America strategy for electric vehicle production and
electric vehicle infrastructure, with appropriate labor and
environmental standards.

Request to Rescind FHWA Guidance

On March 7, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, and other
various Committee Members sent a letter asking the Biden
Administration to rescind the FHWA guidance document that could
delay or deter critical road and highway expansion projects.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and FTA Buy America
compliance

On September 21, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, and the
Subcommittee and Railroad, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the DOT Inspector General, Eric Soskin,
requesting a review of the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority's contract with a Chinese state-owned
enterprise to determine if it complies with the Federal Transit
Administration's (FTA) Buy America requirements.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-4 ``Examining Equity in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.'' February 24, 2021.
117-26 ``Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving
Mobility.'' September 28, 2021.
117-39 ``The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.'' February
2, 2022.
117-48 ``Examining Workforce Development and Job Creation
in Surface Transportation Construction.'' April 27, 2022.
117-51 ``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building
Safer Roads for All.'' June 8, 2022.
ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS

Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey,
Chair
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford,
Arkansas, Ranking Member

(18-15)

Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Rodney Davis, Illinois Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Mike Bost, Illinois Marie Newman, Illinois
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Doug LaMalfa, California Albio Sires, New Jersey
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Andre Carson, Indiana
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Troy Balderson, Ohio Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Marilyn Strickland, Washington,
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Vice Chair
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Grace F. Napolitano, California
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Michelle Steel, California Georgia
Sam Graves, Missouri (ex officio) Dina Titus, Nevada
Jared Huffman, California
Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 7 hearings, received testimony from
47 witnesses, and discharged 2 measures.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 3684, the Investing in a New Vision for the
Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act or INVEST
in America Act.
H.R. 5706, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in
Transportation Act.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

Rail For Economic and Environmental Progress

On March 10, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Full Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than
Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Shannon Valentine,
Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOT), Commonwealth of
Virginia; Ms. Caren L. Kraska, President and Chair, Arkansas &
Missouri Railroad; Mr. Gregory R. Regan, President,
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO; and Mr. Thomas
Gregory Williams, Group Vice President, Consumer Products, BNSF
Railway.
The hearing examined the importance of rail to the U.S.
economy and as a tool to mitigate climate change and enhance
economic competitiveness.

High Speed and Emerging Rail Technologies

On May 6, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearingtitled``When
UnlimitedPotential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and
Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from two panels: Panel I--
the Hon. John Davis Porcari, Managing Partner, 3P Enterprises,
on his own behalf as Former Deputy Secretary/Chief Operating
Officer, DOT; Ms. Rachel Smith, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Phillip
A. Washington, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County,
California; Ms. Danielle M. Eckert, International
Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, AFL-CIO; the Hon. Carbett ``Trey'' Duhon, III, Judge,
Waller County, Texas; and Mr. Andy Kunz, President and Chief
Executive Officer, U.S. High Speed Rail Association. Panel II--
Mr. Carlos F. Auguilar, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Texas Central High Speed Rail; Mr. William J. Flynn, Chief
Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation
(Amtrak); Mr. Josh Giegel, Chief Executive Officer and Co-
Founder, Virgin Hyperloop; Mr. Andris De Le, Chief Executive
Officer, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies; Mr. Michael
Reininger, Chief Executive Officer, Brightline Trains; and Mr.
Wayne L. Rogers, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The
Northeast Maglev, LLC.
This hearing examined the opportunities and limitations
associated with high-speed rail and emerging technologies,
including regulatory oversight, technology readiness, project
cost, and available Federal resources.

Discrimination in Federal Rail Contracting

On November 9, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Does Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail
Contracting?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Ken
Canty, President and Chief Executive Officer, Janus Materials;
Mr. Melvin Clark, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, GW Peoples
Contracting Company; Ms. Victoria Malaszecki, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Envision Consultants; Mr. Francisco
Otero, President and Chief Executive Officer, PACO Group; Mr.
Gnanadesikan ``Ram'' Ramanujam, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Somat Engineering; and Ms. Evalynn Williams,
President, Dikita Engineering.
This hearing examined whether discrimination is present in
Federal passenger rail contracting.

Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail

On December 9, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger
Rail.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Stephen
Gardner, President, Amtrak; the Hon. David Kim, Secretary,
California State Transportation Agency; Mr. Kevin Corbett,
President and Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey Transit and
Co-Chair, Northeast Corridor Commission, on behalf of the
Northeast Corridor Commission; Ms. Julie White, Deputy
Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, North Carolina DOT and
Commission Chair, Southeast Corridor Commission, on behalf of
the North Carolina DOT and the Southeast Corridor Commission;
Ms. Donna DeMartino, Managing Director, Los Angeles--San
Diego--San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency; and Mr. Knox Ross,
Mississippi Commissioner and Chair, Southern Rail Commission.
This hearing examined the expansion of intercity passenger
rail in states, regions, and networks, and how the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, P.L. 117-58)
could support these efforts.

Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization

On March 8, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Chris Jahn, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
Chemistry Council; Mr. Dennis Newman, Executive Vice President
of Planning, Strategy, and Accessibility, Amtrak; Mr. Ian
Jefferies, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association
of American Railroads; Mr. Dennis Pierce, President,
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen; Mr. Brad
Hildebrand, Member, National Industrial Transportation League
and Former Vice President of Cargill--Rail and Barge Lead; and
Mr. Herman Haksteen, President, Private Railcar Food and
Beverage Association.
This hearing provided Subcommittee Members an opportunity
to hear from railroad stakeholders about rail service problems
and the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) role in regulating
the freight railroad industry.

Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization: Board Member Views

On May 12, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Board Member Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Martin Oberman, Chair, STB; Mr. Patrick Fuchs, Member, STB; Mr.
Robert Primus, Member, STB; Ms. Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair,
STB; and Ms. Karen Hedlund, Member, STB.
This hearing allowed Subcommittee Members to hear from the
Board Members of the STB on their ideas to improve the
efficiency and authority of the Board to better resolve rail
service problems and freight rail conflicts.

Freight Rail Safety

On June 14, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Examining Freight Rail Safety.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--the Hon. Amit Bose,
Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and the
Hon. Thomas B. Chapman, Member, National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB). Panel II--Mr. Roy L. Morrison, Director of
Safety, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division,
International Brotherhood of Teamsters; Mr. Don Grissom,
Assistant General President, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Division, TCU/IAM; Mr. Grady C. Cothen, Jr., Retired,
Transportation Policy Consultant; Mr. Nathan Bachman, Vice
President of Sales and Business Development, Loram
Technologies, Inc.; Ms. Cindy Sanborn, Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer, Norfolk Southern Corporation,
Chair, Safety & Operations Management Committee, Association of
American Railroads; and Mr. Jeremy Ferguson, President, Sheet
Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation-Transportation Division.
This hearing allowed Subcommittee Members to hear from
government and stakeholder witnesses about the state of freight
rail safety and issues pertinent to keeping rail operations,
rail workers, and communities safe.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

Precision Scheduled Railroading

On May 12, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the Comptroller General requesting a study on,
and recommendations relating to, the impact of Precision
Scheduled Railroading on labor, freight shippers, passenger
railroads, and rail safety.

Rail Safety

On April 1, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the NTSB expressing support for the agency's
investigations into railroads, pipelines, and hazardous
materials accidents and requesting information on resources or
tools the agency needs to carry out more investigations of such
accidents in fulfillment of its congressional mandate.
On April 6, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the FRA urging the completion of the fatigue
risk management program rulemaking, a congressional mandate
that is a decade late, to mitigate railroad worker fatigue. On
June 13, 2022, the FRA finalized the fatigue risk management
program rulemaking.

Pipeline Safety

On November 2, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee, the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials,
and other various Members of the Committee sent a letter
jointly with the Chairs of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, the Subcommittee on Energy, and other various Members
of the Committee on Energy and Commerce to the Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) urging the
administration to complete congressional mandates to improve
pipeline safety.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

Pipeline Security

On May 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee,
the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials, and other various Committee Members wrote to the
White House National Security Advisor expressing concern about
the security of the nation's critical infrastructure and the
industrial control systems (ICS) in response to a ransomware
attack against the Colonial Pipeline Company.
On November 12, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials sent a letter to the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General requesting a
review of the Transportation Security Agency's use of emergency
security directives in coordination with the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency for the transportation and
infrastructure sectors.

Surface Transportation Board

On July 30, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials wrote the STB Members expressing concerns with
President Biden's Executive Order titled ``Promoting
Competition in the American Economy''.

Federal Railroad Administration

On June 10, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote to the
Administrator of the FRA seeking information regarding the
denial of waivers to test Automated Track Inspection
technology.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

On April 29, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials sent a letter
to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting
to be a co-requester of a review of aspects of pipeline
component manufacturing and associated compliance with U.S.
safety laws and standards requested on December 30, 2020, by
the Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

On October 14, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials wrote to the Acting Administrator of the
PHMSA concerning implementation of the Protecting Our
Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act or PIPES
Act.
On December 22, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials, and other various Committee Members sent a
letter to the Acting Administrator of the PHMSA expressing
concern about the Biden Administration's proposed rule to
suspend final regulations authorizing the transportation of
liquefied natural gas (LNG) by freight rail.

Infrastructure Permitting

On November 22, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials, and other various Committee Members sent a
letter to the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality
opposing its published notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
titled ``National Environmental Policy Act Implementing
Regulations Revisions''.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

On May 3, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote a letter to
the President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak expressing
concerns that Amtrak's social media actions constituted
improper lobbying of Congress or other entities.
On October 18, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote a letter
to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak
requesting information regarding violations of the Americans
with Disabilities Act or ADA.
On October 26, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote a letter
to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak
requesting information on crime issues facing the network.
On November 2, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote a letter
to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Amtrak
requesting information on bonuses paid to senior executives.

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

Federal Railroad Administration

On September 20, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials wrote to the Administrator of the FRA
requesting a 60-day extension of the comment period on its
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for ``Train Crew Size
Safety Requirements''.

High Speed Rail

On April 15, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials and 11 Members
of Congress sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation
requesting responses to question on the Californian high speed
rail project.
On November 30, 2021, Representatives Doug LaMalfa,
Michelle Steel, and Members of the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials sent a letter to the
Secretary of Transportation expressing concerns about the Biden
Administration's support for the California high speed rail
project following reports of potential discrimination and
disparate impacts of rail lines through low-income and
historically disadvantage communities.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and FTA Buy America
Compliance

On September 21, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, and the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the DOT Inspector General, Eric Soskin,
requesting a review of the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority's contract with a Chinese state-owned
enterprise to determine if it complies with the Federal Transit
Administration's Buy America requirements.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-6 ``Full Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More
Relevant Than Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress.''
March 10, 2021.
117-16 ``When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources:
The Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.'' May 6, 2021.
117-33 ``Does Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger
Rail Contracting?'' November 9, 2021.
117-37 ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity
Passenger Rail.'' December 9, 2021.
117-42 ``Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.'' March 8, 2022.
117-49 ``Board Member Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.'' May 12, 2022.
117-52 ``Examining Freight Rail Safety.'' June 14, 2022.

ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Grace F. Napolitano, California,
Chair
David Rouzer, North Carolina,
Ranking Member

(15-13)

Daniel Webster, Florida Jared Huffman, California
John Katko, New York Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Brian Babin, Texas John Garamendi, California
Garret Graves, Louisiana Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Doug LaMalfa, California Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia, Vice
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Chair
Brian J. Mast, Florida Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoSalud O. Carbajal, California
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Greg Stanton, Arizona
Sam Graves, Missouri, (ex officio) Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Sheila Cherfilus McCormick,
Florida
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, (ex
officio)

The Subcommittee held 11 hearings, received testimony from
92 witnesses, and discharged 8 measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

Legislative activities occurred on the following measures
referred to the Subcommittee.
H.R. 587, the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II.
H.R. 610, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act.
H.R. 1144, the Promoting United Government Efforts to Save
Our Sound Act or PUGET SOS Act.
H.R. 1765, the Washington Channel Public Access Act.
H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Act of 2021.
H.R. 1921, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration
Program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2008, the Local Water Protection Act.
H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

Water Infrastructure

On February 23, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for Investment
in America's Wastewater Infrastructure.'' The Subcommittee
received testimony from the Hon. David J. Berger, Mayor, City
of Lima, Ohio, on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors; the
Hon. Bill Sterud, Chair, Puyallup Tribal Council, Tacoma,
Washington; Mr. Oluwole ``OJ'' A. McFoy, General Manager,
Buffalo Sewer Authority, New York, on behalf of the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies; Mr. Thomas M. Teske, Vice
President and General Manager, EJ Americas; Ms. Brenda Coley,
Co-Executive Director, Milwaukee Water Commons, Wisconsin; and
Mr. David Mallino, Legislative Director, Laborers International
Union of North America.
This hearing examined the current state of the nation's
wastewater treatment systems and received testimony on the
backlog of clean water infrastructure needs, current and future
challenges, and the infrastructure affordability challenges
facing communities and American households.

Water Resources Development Act

On March 23, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``The Water Resources Development Act of 2020: Status of
Essential Provisions.'' The Subcommittee received testimony
from Mr. Matthew J. Strickler, Secretary, Natural Resources,
Commonwealth of Virginia; Mr. Eugene D. Seroka, Executive
Director, Port of Los Angeles, California; Ms. Mary Ann Bucci,
Executive Director, Port of Pittsburgh Commission,
Pennsylvania; Mr. Michael F. Piehler, Director, UNC Institute
for the Environment, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina; and Mr. Chad Berginnis, Executive Director,
Association of State Floodplain Managers.
This hearing provided Members with an opportunity to review
the implementation of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
projects and policies included in the WRDA of 2020, and to
discuss those that will have the greatest impact on clearing
Corps' project maintenance backlogs, modernizing the nation's
water resources infrastructure, and getting critical assistance
to communities.

Wastewater Infrastructure

On April 21, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote
Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.'' The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Howard M. Neukrug,
Executive Director, the Water Center, University of
Pennsylvania; Ms. Kisha L. Powell, Chief Operating Officer and
Executive Vice President, D.C. Water; Mr. Robert C. Ferrante,
Chief Engineer and General Manager, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts; Mr. Kevin Robert Perry, Principal, Urban
Rain Design, on behalf of The American Society of Landscape
Architects; Mr. Kim H. Colson, Director, Division of Water
Infrastructure, Department of Environmental Quality, State of
North Carolina, on behalf of the Council of Infrastructure
Financing Authorities; and Ms. Rebecca Hammer, Deputy Director,
Federal Water Policy, Natural Resources Defense Council.
This hearing provided Members with additional information
on Federal programs, policies, and practices necessary to
encourage greater resiliency and sustainability of wastewater
utilities in meeting the requirements of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, more commonly known as the Clean Water
Act. The hearing also provided Members with additional
information on the ongoing need for additional investment in
the repair, replacement, and upgrade of the nation's wastewater
infrastructure systems.

FY2022 Budget Request

On June 24, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency
Policies and Perspectives.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of
Engineers and Commanding General, Corps, Department of the Army
(Civil Works); Mr. Jamie A. Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary
of the Army for Civil Works; Mr. Jeff Lyash, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority; and Mr.
Daniel Avila, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Sector of the
International Boundary and Water Commission.
The Subcommittee continued its hearing on July 14, 2021,
receiving testimony from the Hon. Radhika Fox, Assistant
Administrator, Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA); Ms. Nicole R. LeBoeuf, Acting Assistant Administrator,
National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; Mr. Terry J. Cosby, Chief, National Resources
Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture; Mr. Patrick N.
Breysse, Director, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, Department of Health and Human Services; and Mr.
Craig H. Middlebrook, Deputy Administrator, Great Lakes St.
Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
This hearing provided Members an opportunity to examine the
Biden Administration's fiscal year 2022 budget requests and the
Administration's program priorities for the authorities under
the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee.

Water Quality

On October 6, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Emerging Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More:
Challenges to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Elizabeth
Southerland, Former Director of Science and Technology, EPA
Office of Water, on her own behalf; Mr. Christopher F. Kennedy,
Town Manager, Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina; Ms. Elise F.
Granek, Professor, Environmental Science and Management
Department, Portland State University; Mr. Charles Moore, Moore
Institute for Plastic Pollution Research; Ms. Katie Huffling,
Executive Director, Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy
Environment, and Mr. James J. (Jim) Pletl, Director, Water
Quality, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on behalf of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies.
This hearing examined various perspectives on emerging
contaminants, including so-called ``forever chemicals''' such
as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and their
impacts on public health and water quality.

Brownfields

On December 8, 2021, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse of
Contaminated Properties.'' The Subcommittee received testimony
from the Hon. Lucy Vinis Mayor, Eugene, Oregon; Mr. Michael
Goldstein, Esq., Chair, Public Policy, Redevelopment
Incentives, and Regulatory Partnerships Committee, National
Brownfields Coalition; Ms. Susan Bodine, Esq., Partner, Earth
and Water Law; Mr. Sacoby Wilson, Ph.D., M.S. Associate
Professor and Director, Center for Community Engagement,
Environmental Justice and Health Maryland Institute for Applied
Environmental Health, School of Public Health; Mr. Jerome
Shabazz, Executive Director, Overbrook Environmental Education
Center, JASTECH Development Services, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; and Mr. mark! Lopez, Eastside Community Organizer
& Special Projects Coordinator, East Yard Communities for
Environmental Justice, California.
This hearing examined Federal, state, and local efforts to
address the nation's brownfields and other contaminated
properties and provided Members testimony from local government
officials and representatives of non-profit organizations,
academia, and other stakeholders involved in the remediation
and reuse of contaminated properties.

Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act

On January 12, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Part
1--Administration Priorities.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from the Hon. Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary
of the Army for Civil Works; and Lieutenant General Scott A.
Spellmon, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, Corps.
This hearing allowed Members to receive testimony from the
Corps on the Biden administration's priorities for a new WRDA
for 2022 and provided Members with an opportunity to review the
2021 Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development
and several reports of the Chief of Engineers on individual
water resources projects that had been submitted to Congress
for authorization.
On February 8, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Part
II--Stakeholder Priorities.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from the Hon. Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California
Natural Resources Agency, Sacramento, California; the Hon.
Peter Yucupicio, Chair, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson, Arizona;
the Hon. Darrell G. Seki Sr., Chair, Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Indians, Red Lake, Minnesota; the Hon. Michel Bechtel,
President, Gulf Coast Protection District, Mayor, City of
Morgan's Point, Morgan's Point, Texas; Mr. Mario Cordero,
Executive Director, Port of Long Beach, California; Mr. Jim
Middaugh, Executive Director, Multnomah County Drainage
District, Portland, Oregon; and Ms. Julie Hill-Gabriel, Vice
President, Water Conservation, National Audubon Society,
Washington, DC.
This hearing allowed Subcommittee Members to receive
testimony from state and local officials, Tribal groups, and
other stakeholders who engage with the Corps to discuss
priorities for a new WRDA for 2022.
On March 16, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Part
III--Members'' Day Hearing.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--the Hon. Lizzie Fletcher, a
Representative in Congress from the 7th District of Texas; the
Hon. Robert J. Wittman, a Representative in Congress from the
1st District of Virginia; the Hon. Sylvia R. Garcia, a
Representative in Congress from the 29th District of Texas; the
Hon. Katie Porter, a Representative in Congress from the 45th
District of California; the Hon. Rashida Tlaib, a
Representative in Congress from the 13th District of Michigan;
the Hon. Rick W. Allen, a Representative in Congress from the
12th District of Georgia; the Hon. Nanette Diaz Barragan, a
Representative in Congress from the 44th District of
California; the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, a Representative in Congress
from the 3rd District of Connecticut; the Hon. Darren Soto, a
Representative in Congress from the 9th District of Florida;
the Hon. Brian Higgins, a Representative in Congress from the
26th District of New York; the Hon. Josh Gottheimer, a
Representative in Congress from the 5th District of New Jersey;
the Hon. Jim Costa, a Representative in Congress from the 16th
District of California; the Hon. Mary E. Miller, a
Representative in Congress from the 15th District of Illinois;
the Hon. Darrell Issa, a Representative in Congress from the
50th District of California; the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, a
Representative in Congress from the 9th District of Ohio; the
Hon. Brenda L. Lawrence, a Representative in Congress from the
14th District of Michigan; the Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a
Representative from the 23rd District of Florida; the Hon. Dan
Newhouse, a Representative from the 4th District of Washington;
the Hon. Kurt Schrader, a Representative in Congress from the
5th District of Oregon; the Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative
in Congress from the 20th District of New York; the Hon. Earl
L. ``Buddy'' Carter, a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Georgia; the Hon. Lori Trahan, a Representative in
Congress from the 3rd District of Massachusetts; the Hon. Lisa
Blunt Rochester, a Representative in Congress from Delaware;
the Hon. Grace Meng, a Representative in Congress from the 6th
District of New York; the Hon. Frank J. Mrvan, a Representative
in Congress from the 1st District of Indiana; the Hon. Bill
Foster, a Representative in Congress from the 11th District of
Illinois; and the Hon. Tracey Mann, a Representative in
Congress from the 1st District of Kansas. Panel II--the Hon.
Sanford D. Bishop Jr., a Representative in Congress from the
2nd District of Georgia; the Hon. Earl Blumenauer, a
Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of Oregon; the
Hon. Elaine G. Luria, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Virginia; the Hon. John P. McGovern, a
Representative from the 2nd District of Massachusetts; the Hon.
Bradley S. Schneider, a 10th Representative in Congress from
the District of Illinois; the Hon. Pete Sessions, a
Representative in Congress from the 17th District of Texas; the
Hon. Mikie Sherrill, a Representative in Congress from the 11th
District of New Jersey; the Hon. Melanie A. Stansbury, a
Representative in Congress from the 1st District of New Mexico;
the Hon. David A. Trone, a Representative in Congress from the
6th District of Maryland; the Hon. Luis J. Correa, a
Representative in Congress from the 46th District of
California; the Hon. Susie Lee, a Representative in Congress
from the 3rd District of Nevada; the Hon. Stacey E. Plaskett, a
Representative in Congress from the Virgin Islands; the Hon.
David G. Valadao, a Representative in Congress from the 21st
District of California; and the Hon. Ed Case, a Representative
in Congress from the 1st District of Hawaii.
This hearing provided Subcommittee Members with an
opportunity to testify before the Subcommittee on their WRDA
priorities related to the Corps.

Combating Harmful Algal Blooms

On July 22, 2022, the Subcommittee held a roundtable at the
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club at 75 North Bertrand Road, Mount
Arlington, New Jersey, titled ``Local Perspectives: Combating
Harmful Algal Blooms in the Garden State.'' The Subcommittee
was provided statements from Ms. Kati Angarone, Associate
Commissioner for Science and Policy, New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection; Mr. Marty Kane, Chair of the Board of
Trustees, Lake Hopatcong Foundation; Ms. Colleen Lyons,
Administrator, Lake Hopatcong Commission; and Ms. Rosana Da
Silva, Water Quality Program Manager, New York-New Jersey
Harbor and Estuary Program (HEP).
This roundtable allowed Members to hear from state and
local stakeholders at NewJersey's largest freshwater lake about
their experiences following a harmful algal bloom outbreak in
2019. Participants discussed the economic impacts of the
outbreak and how state and local officials worked both to clean
up the outbreak, as well as mitigate future outbreaks.

Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

On September 20, 2022, the Subcommittee held a hearing
titled ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and Lessons
Learned from a Half Century of Transformative Legislation.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Joaquin Esquivel,
Chair, State Water Resources Control Board, California; Mr.
Michael Witt, General Counsel, Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commission, Newark, New Jersey, on behalf of the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies; Ms. Stefanie Tsosie,
Senior Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program, Earthjustice; Mr.
David Ross, Esq., Partner, Troutman Pepper, LLP; and Ms. Laura
Gatz, Analyst, Congressional Research Service.
This hearing examined implementation of the Clean Water Act
in the 50 years since its enactment and how the United States
is progressing towards meeting its original intent and goals.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS

Waters of the United States

On February 1, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter requesting the President repeal an executive order
repealing the ``The Navigable Waters Protection Rule:
Definition of `Waters of the United States''' (85 Fed. Reg.
22250 (Apr. 21, 2020)).
On September 10, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee,
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, the Chair
of the Joint Economic Committee, and 139 additional Members of
Congress sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and the
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Civil Works recognizing the
administration's decision to halt implementation of the
``Navigable Waters Protection Rule'' (85 Fed. Reg. 22250 (Apr.
21, 2020)), and to promulgate a new, lasting and legally
defensible definition of ``waters of the United States.''
On February 7, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, the Chair
of the Joint Economic Committee, and 117 additional Members of
Congress sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and the
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works in support of the
administration's proposed revised definition of the ``Waters of
the United States'' (DocketID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2021-0602).

Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund

On February 11, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the President requesting the
administration to fully utilize proceeds in the Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund to operate and maintain the nation's
coastal and inland ports and harbors, pursuant to provisions in
the WRDA of 2020.

Pebble Mine and US Army Corps of Engineers

On March 11, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Natural
Resources sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA
requesting protection of Bristol Bay, Alaska under Section
404(c) of the Clean Water Act against potential mining
activity.

Nationwide Permits Pursuant to the Clean Water Act

On March 16, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works sent a letter to the President to
delay implementation of and to take further public comment on
the ``Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits''' (86
Fed. Reg. 2744 (Jan. 13, 2021)).
On October 13, 2021, the Chair of the Committee and Mr.
Cohen sent a letter to the President requesting the reopening
of the public comment period to the final rule titled
``Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits'' (Jan. 13,
2021).

PFAS Contaminants

On October 6, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, and
the Co-Chair of the Congressional PFAS Task Force sent a letter
to the Administrator of the EPA supporting the creation of the
EPA Council on PFAS.

Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resource Development Projects

On September 22, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works sent a letter
to the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Civil Works
requesting the status of the 2021 Annual Report to Congress
pursuant to section 7001 of the WRDA of 2014.

Brownfields Implementation and Funding

On December 21, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter to the Administrator of the EPA requesting the
administration prioritize the awarding of brownfields site
assessment and cleanup grants made available by the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to communities that may
have been overlooked or passed over for critical remediation
funds in the past, including environmental justice communities,
rural communities, and tribal communities.

Principles and Requirements

On February 10, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and Mr.
Jesus G. ``Chuy'' Garcia, sent a letter to the Assistant
Secretary of Civil Works and the Chair of the Council on
Environmental Quality to finalize implementation of the
``Principles and Requirements for Federal Investments in Water
Resources''' and the associated interagency guidelines for the
Corps, as required by the WRDA of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-260,
Division AA, Section 110).

Tribal Coordination and Consultation With the Corps

On February 18, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Works encouraging
greater coordination between the Corps and Indian tribes in
addressing local water resources challenges, including full
implementation of tribal consultation and coordination
provisions from the WRDA of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-260, Division AA,
Sections 112 and 118).

Enhanced Review of Clean Water Act Permits

On November 15, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter to the Administrator of the EPA and the Assistant
Secretary of Civil Works requesting the agencies incorporate
additional scrutiny and economic, environmental, and public
interest analysis in the review of Clean Water Act permit
applications, including revision of the existing section
404(b)(1) guidelines for the evaluation of permits to avoid
sham permit schemes; ensuring complete, robust ``public
interest review'' of permit applications; and updating the
requirements for nationwide permits to ensure that the
cumulative adverse effects of multiple crossings of waterbodies
for the same approved project are fully evaluated and
addressed.
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS--MINORITY

U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers

On August 12, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Civil Works to request clarification on the Corps
FY 2022 Budget Request objectives, including ``not funding work
that directly subsidizes fossil fuels including work that
lowers the cost of production, lower the cost of consumption,
or raises the revenues retained by producers of fossil fuels.''
On November 22, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works expressing concerns
regarding recent reports that the Corps paused issuance of
Section 404 nationwide permits and individual water crossing
permits for projects that involve Clean Water Act Section 401
certification.

Waters of United States

On August 25, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works to request an extension for
the comment period and meeting dates to collect stakeholder
feedback on revising the definition of ``waters of the United
States.''
On September 25, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works expressing concerns with the
Administration's intent to revise the definition of ``waters of
the United States''' under the Clean Water Act.
On January 19, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works to request an extension of
the comment period on the EPA and Corps' revision to the
definition of ``waters of the United States.''
On March 8, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter to the Administrator of the EPA and Assistant Secretary
of Civil Works to urge the EPA and the Corps to halt rulemaking
on a new definition of ``waters of the United States'' until
the U.S. Supreme Court concludes proceedings for Michael
Sackett, et. ux., Petitioners v. Environmental Protection
Agency, et al. in court.
On April 28, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment sent a letter to the Administrator of the EPA and
Assistant Secretary of Civil Works to seek information on the
EPA and Corps' stakeholder roundtable to collect feedback in
advance of the revision of the definition of ``waters of the
United States'' under the Clean Water Act.
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SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD

117-3 ``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for
Investment in America's Wastewater Infrastructure.'' February
23, 2021.
117-9 ``The Water Resources Development Act of 2020: Status
of Essential Provisions.'' March 23, 2021.
117-13 ``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to
Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.''
April 21, 2021.
117-21 ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request:
Agency Policies and Perspectives.'' June 24, 2021.
117-21 ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request:
Agency Policies and Perspectives.'' July 14, 2021.
117-27 ``Emerging Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and
More: Challenges to Water Quality, Public Health, and
Communities.'' October 6, 2021.
117-36 ``Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse of
Contaminated Properties.'' December 8, 2021.
117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Administration Priorities.'' January 12, 2022.
117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Stakeholders Priorities.'' February 8, 2022.
117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.'' March 16, 2022.
117-59 ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and
Lessons Learned from a Half Century of Transformative
Legislation'' September 20, 2022.

APPENDIX I--RULES OF THE COMMITTEE

The Committee adopted the Rules of the Committee on
February 4, 2021.

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 Chair
of the Committee is authorized to offer a motion under
clause 1 of Rule XXII of the Rules of the House
whenever the Chair 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 60 days after the Chair is
elected in each odd-numbered year.
(c) Vice Chair.--The Chair shall appoint a vice chair of
the Committee and of each subcommittee. If the Chair of the
Committee or subcommittee is not present at any meeting of the
Committee or subcommittee, as the case may be, the vice chair
shall preside. If the vice chair 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 last 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 Chair 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 Chair, there is no need for the meeting.
This paragraph shall not apply to meetings of any subcommittee.
(b) Additional Meetings.--The Chair may call and convene,
if the Chair 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 Chair.
(c) Special Meetings.--If at least three members of the
Committee desire that a special meeting of the Committee be
called by the Chair, those members may file with the Clerk of
the Committee their written request to the Chair 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 Chair of
the filing of the request. If, within 3 calendar days after the
filing of the request, the Chair 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 with the Clerk 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 Chair
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
calendar day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or legal
holidays except when the House is in session on such a
day) on which members have notice thereof.
(2) Changes in meeting times.--A meeting may commence
sooner than announced if the Chair, 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
Chair 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 promptly and make publicly
available in electronic form a time change for a
Committee or subcommittee meeting 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 Chair 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 (d)(2) 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 IV, 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 Chair for that
purpose; and
(2) only for 5 minutes, or for a period of time
designated by the Chair 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's remarks shall be limited to the subject matter
under consideration. The Chair 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) Member Day Hearing.--Pursuant to section 3(a) of House
Resolution 8, the Committee shall hold a hearing at which it
receives testimony from members, delegates, and the Resident
Commissioner on proposed legislation within the Committee's
jurisdiction during the first session of the 117th Congress.
(g) 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.
(h) 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 Chair or ranking
minority member.
(i) Use of Cellular Telephones.--During a hearing, mark-up,
or other meeting of the Committee, ringing or audible sounds or
conversational use of cellular telephones or other electronic
devices is prohibited in the Committee room.
(j) 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, or 48 hours after the disposition or withdrawal of
any other amendment, to a measure or matter considered by the
Committee, the Chair shall cause the text of the amendment to
be made publicly available in electronic form.

Rule IV. 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 Chair
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 one
week after such notice.
(2) Changes in hearing times.--A hearing may commence
sooner than announced if the Chair, 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 Chair 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 promptly and make publicly
available in electronic form a time change for a
Committee or subcommittee hearing made under this
paragraph.
(b) Written Statement of Proposed Testimony; Oral
Statement.--
(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 the witness' appearance, a written statement of
proposed testimony. The Chair, with the concurrence of
the ranking minority member, may take the following
actions for failure to comply with this requirement:
(A) exclude such witness' written testimony from the
hearing record; (B) bar such witness' oral presentation
of the testimony; or (C) both (A) and (B). Each
witness' oral presentation shall be limited 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, a disclosure of any
Federal grants or contracts , or payments originating
with a foreign government, received during the past 36
months by the witness or by an entity represented by
the witness and related to the subject matter of the
hearing, and a disclosure of whether the witness is a
fiduciary (including but not limited to, a director,
officer, advisor, or resident agent) of any
organization or entity that has an interest in the
subject matter of the hearing.
(3) Availability of Information in Electronic Form.--
Statements filed under this paragraph, with appropriate
redactions to protect the privacy of the witness, shall
be made publicly available in electronic form 24 hours
before the witness appears, to the extent practicable,
but not later than one 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 Chair 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 one 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 Chair 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) Chair and ranking member.--At a hearing
of the Full Committee, the Chair and ranking
minority member of the Committee shall each be
entitled to present an oral opening statement
of five minutes. At a hearing of a
subcommittee, the Chair and ranking minority
member of the Committee and the Chair and
ranking minority member of the subcommittee
shall each be entitled to present an opening
statement for five 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 Chair 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 Chair, 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 Chair 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 Chair 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 Chair 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's remarks shall be limited to the
subject matter under consideration. The Chair
shall enforce this subparagraph.
(2) Extended questioning of witnesses by members.--
The Chair 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 one hour in the aggregate.
(3) Extended questioning of witnesses by staff.--The
Chair 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 one 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 V. Procedures for Reporting Bills, Resolutions, and Reports

(a) Filing of Reports.--
(1) In general.--The Chair 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 Chair of
the Committee notice of the filing of that request.
(b) Quorum; Record Votes.--
(1) Quorum.--Pursuant to clause 2(h)(1) of Rule XI of
the Rules of the House, a measure or recommendation may
not be reported from the Committee unless a majority of
the Committee is actually present.
(2) Record votes.--Pursuant to clause 3(b) of Rule
XIII of the Rules of the House, with respect to each
record vote on a motion to report a measure or matter
of a public nature, and on any amendment offered to the
measure or matter, the total number of votes cast for
and against, and the names of 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 the rules
and orders of the House applicable in the One Hundred
Seventeenth Congress.
(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,
additional, or dissenting views, all members shall be entitled
to not less than two 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 odd
numbered 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 Congress;
(B) a summary of the oversight plan 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 plan 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 the
last regular session of a Congress, or after December
15 of an even numbered year, whichever occurs first,
the Chair 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
seven calendar days; and
(B) the report includes any supplemental,
minority, additional, or dissenting 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 VI. 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 XII, the reporting of a measure or
recommendation pursuant to paragraph (b)(1) of Committee Rule
V, 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 Chair 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 Chair shall make the result of any record vote
publicly available in electronic form within 48 hours of such
record vote.

Rule VII. Establishment of Subcommittees; Size and Party Ratios

(a) Establishment.--There shall be six standing
subcommittees. These subcommittees, with the following sizes
(including delegates) and majority/minority ratios, are:
(1) Subcommittee on Aviation (39 Members: 21 Majority
and 18 Minority).
(2) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation (15 Members: 8 Majority and 7 Minority).
(3) Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management (15 Members: 8
Majority and 7 Minority).
(4) Subcommittee on Highways and Transit (58 Members:
31 Majority and 27 Minority).
(5) Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials (33 Members: 18 Majority and 15
Minority).
(6) Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
(28 Members: 15 Majority and 13 Minority).
(b) Ex Officio Members.--The Chair 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 VIII. 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 chairs shall set dates for hearings
and meetings of their respective subcommittees after
consultation with the Chair and other subcommittee chairs 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 Chair 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 IX. Referral of Legislation to Subcommittees

(a) General Requirement.--Except where the Chair 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 VII referred
to or initiated by the Full Committee shall be referred by the
Chair to all subcommittees of appropriate jurisdiction within
two 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 Chair 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 X. Recommendation of Conferees

The Chair of the Committee shall recommend to the Speaker
as conferees the names of those members (1) of the majority
party selected by the Chair, 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 XI. 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 March 1 of the first
session of each Congress, the Chair shall submit to the
Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Committee on House
Administration its oversight plan for that Congress in
accordance with clause 2(d) 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 XII. 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 Chair, or any member designated by the
Chair, 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 Chair 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 Chair 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 Chair 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 the witness' 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 the witness' representative,
before leaving the hearing room.
(f) Deposition Authority.--Pursuant to section 3(b) of
House Resolution 8 and subject to the regulations issued by the
Chair of the Committee on Rules and printed in the
Congressional Record, the Chair of the Committee, upon
consultation with the ranking minority member, may order the
taking of depositions, including pursuant to a subpoena, by a
member or counsel of such committee subject to regulations
issued by the Chair of the Committee on Rules.

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.--Pursuant to clause 2(e) of Rule XI
of the Rules of the House, the result of each such record vote
shall be made publicly available by the Committee in electronic
form within 48 hours of such record vote. Information so
available 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 Chair 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 Chair 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 Rules of the House.

Rule XV. Committee Budgets

(a) Biennial Budget.--The Chair, in consultation with the
chair 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 Chair or any chair of a
subcommittee may initiate necessary travel requests as provided
in Committee Rule XVII within the limits of the consolidated
Committee budget as approved by the House and the Chair may
execute necessary vouchers thereof.
(d) Monthly Reports.--Once monthly, the Chair 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 Chair.--The Chair 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 Chair, 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
Chair. Travel shall be authorized by the Chair 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 Chair 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; and
(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 chair and
the Chair. Such prior authorization shall be given by the Chair
only upon the representation by the chair 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 compliance where applicable with Committee Rule
IV.
(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
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 Chair, or, in the case of a
subcommittee from the subcommittee chair and the Chair.
Before such authorization is given there shall be
submitted to the Chair, 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; and
(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 Chair
or a subcommittee chair (except that individuals may
submit a request to the Chair 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 Chair 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 Committees on House
Administration and Ethics 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 Chair 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 six 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 Chair of the Committee, and all minority
members shall be appointed by the ranking minority member of
the Committee. The Chair of the Committee shall choose one of
the majority members so appointed to serve as Chair 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 Chair and ranking minority
member of the Committee may serve as ex officio members of a
panel designated under paragraph (a). The Chair 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.

APPENDIX II--OVERSIGHT PLAN

In accordance with rule XI, clause 1(2)(d)(1) which
requires each Committee to submit to the House of
Representatives not later than January 2, of each odd-numbered
year, a report on the activities of that committee under rule X
and rule XI during the Congress ending on January 3 of such
year. Clause 1(2)(d)(3) of Rule XI also requires that such
report include a summary of the action taken and
recommendations made with respect to each such plan; and a
summary of any additional oversight activities undertaken by
the Committee, and any recommendations made or actions taken
thereon.
Part A of this section contains the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Oversight Plan for the 117th
Congress.
Part B of this section contains a summary of the actions
taken by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to
implement the Oversight Plan for the 117th Congress and the
recommendations made with respect to this plan. Part B also
contains a summary of the additional oversight activities
undertaken by the Committee, and the recommendations made or
actions taken thereon.

PART A

OVERSIGHT PLAN FOR THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE--
117TH CONGRESS

In accordance with rule X clause 2(d) 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, changed, or eliminated. In the 117th Congress, the
Committee will review the administration and effectiveness of
laws and programs within its jurisdiction, the organization and
activities of government agencies and entities within its
jurisdiction and examine whether new or additional legislation
is needed to address subjects in its jurisdiction. As
appropriate, the Committee will investigate options to improve
the overall performance and operation of the agencies and
entities it oversees, address inequities, promote cost savings,
and eliminate fraud, wasteful spending, abuse and mismanagement
where possible. The Committee will also evaluate the
administration's yearly budget requests with respect to
programs and activities within the Committee's jurisdiction.
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 Government
Accountability Office (GAO) and the various Inspectors General
(IG) within their respective agencies and departments.
Oversight activities will include hearings, briefings,
interviews, correspondence, reports, media releases, and public
statements.
The GAO provides Congress a biennial update on high-risk
programs, which are Federal programs and operations that the
GAO considers to be at high risk for waste, fraud, abuse,
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 willfocus on ``the
most egregious instances of waste, fraud, abuse, or
mismanagement,'' as documented by any report that the Committee
has received from an IG or GAO. Finally, the Committee will
hold hearings if any agency has received disclaimers on its
agency financial statements.

Subcommittee on Aviation

1. Addressing COVID-19 in the U.S. Aviation Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to
the U.S. aviation industry. In the months following the initial
spread of the novel coronavirus within the United States in
2020, commercial air travel plummeted by as much as 90 percent
from the same periods in 2019,\1\ and many companies were
forced to furlough tens of thousands of aviation employees due
to the harsh economic effects. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act (P.L. 116-136; CARES) and the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260) provided
tens of billions of dollars in financial and regulatory relief
for airlines, airports, and other aviation stakeholders in
order to mitigate the pandemic's effects on their workforces;
maintain air service and support necessary for the movement of
consumers and goods across the country; and help ensure the
survival of the aviation industry throughout this crisis. The
Subcommittee will closely oversee the implementation of these
relief programs; the aviation industry's use of financial
relief awarded under the Acts; and awardees' compliance with
any conditions contained therein. The Subcommittee will also
evaluate the potential for future financial and regulatory
pandemic relief and explore legislative changes that may be
necessary to support the aviation industry's recovery and to
ensure the industry is prepared for future pandemics and other
unforeseen events of a similar magnitude and effect.
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Year(s) Versus Prior Year/Same Weekday), https://www.tsa.gov/
coronavirus/passenger-throughput.
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2. Implementation of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act

The Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act
(P.L. 116-260; Division V) was signed into law on December 27,
2020. This Act strengthens the Federal AviationAdministration's
(FAA) aircraft certification process; ensures transparency,
accountability, and integrity in FAA regulation of U.S.
aircraft manufacturers; addresses issues identified related to
human factors, automation in the cockpit, and international
pilot training; and authorizes nearly $275 million over five
years in robust FAA oversight, staffing increases, and aviation
safety-improving programs and initiatives, among other things.
The Subcommittee will closely oversee the efforts of the FAA to
implement the provisions in the Act as well as the effects this
Act has on safety and the U.S. aerospace industry.

3. Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254; FAARA)
was signed into law on October 5, 2018. This Act authorizes
funding for the FAA through fiscal year 2023 and contains
numerous provisions to enhance aviation safety; strengthen
consumer protections for airline passengers; support U.S.
aviation manufacturing; improve airport infrastructure;
increase and develop the U.S. aviation workforce; and advance
the safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems
(UAS) into the National Airspace System, among other things.
The Subcommittee will continue to closely oversee the efforts
of the FAA and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to
implement the provisions of FAARA.

4. Implementation of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of
2016

The FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (P.L.
114-190) was signed into law on July 15, 2016. This short-term
extension of FAA programs contained several safety-critical and
time-sensitive reforms, several of which the FAA has yet to
implement. The Subcommittee will continue to closely oversee
the FAA's efforts to implement the remaining mandates contained
in this Act.

5. Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95;
FMRA) was signed into law on February 14, 2012. This Act
reformed and revised FAA safety programs, air traffic control
modernization efforts, and operations of the FAA. The
Subcommittee will continue to closely oversee the FAA's efforts
to implement the remaining mandates contained in the FMRA.

6. Safety Programs

During the last several Congresses, the Subcommittee held
numerous safety hearings and will continue this oversight in
the 117th Congress. Maintaining a safe and efficient airspace
system is critical to the aerospace industry, passengers, and
the U.S. economy, including job creation and U.S.
competitiveness in the global marketplace. Issues to be
addressed include: commercial airline safety, general aviation
safety, aircraft design and manufacturing, repair stations, the
FAA's drug and alcohol and medical testing programs, key safety
agreements, the safe integration of UAS and advanced air
mobility concepts, commercial space transportation safety,
civil supersonic aircraft safety, pilot and controller
training, airport and runway safety, losses of separation
between aircraft, the FAA's enforcement and certification
activities, the transportation of hazardous materials and
dangerous goods, and the FAA's voluntary reporting and data-
sharing and assessment programs.

7. Investment in Airport Infrastructure

U.S. airports are part of a global aerospace system, and as
such they must remain safe and efficient in order to compete as
global hubs of commerce. It is also critical for airports to
develop infrastructure designed to reduce pollution and be more
resilient in order to mitigate and protect against the effects
of climate change. Over the next five years, the FAA estimates
a need for $43.6 billion in projects eligible for Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) grants--an increase of twenty-four
percent (or $8.5 billion) since the agency's 2019 estimate.
Congress has authorized $3.35 billion in annual AIP funding
since fiscal year 2012. The FAARA extended that same
authorization level through fiscal year 2023, meaning the
program will not have received additional authorized funding
for 12 years. AIP grants meet less than half of the FAA's
identified annual airport development needs. The statutorily
authorized passenger facility charge (PFC) is a user fee that
an airport sponsor, subject to FAA-approval, may choose to levy
on most enplaned passengers. PFCs generated an additional $3.6
billion for airport development in 2018. The PFC has been
capped at $4.50 per segment and $18 per round trip since 2000.
PFC collections for calendar year 2017 were $3.286 billion; in
2018 they were $3.514 billion; and in 2019 they were $3.630
billion.\2\ Given that airports have capital needs and debt
servicing costs beyond those identified by the FAA, airports
must supplement their AIP grants and PFC receipts through other
sources of revenue or financing. The significant drop in
passenger traffic due to COVID-19 has only further affected
airports' financial health. The Subcommittee will conduct
oversight regarding airport financing and the FAA's
administration of the AIP, including the distribution of
supplemental AIP funds authorized in recent appropriations
acts, and will explore legislative options for increasing
financial investment to address airports' current and
anticipated needs.
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\2\FAA, Key Passenger Facility Charge Statistics as of December 31,
2020, available at https://www.faa.gov/airports/pfc/monthly--reports/
media/stats.pdf.
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8. Airline Competition, Financial Position, and Customer Service

The aviation marketplace has gone through many changes,
including a period of consolidation resulting in the four
largest U.S. carriers representing more than two-thirds of the
total U.S. domestic market.\3\ The Office of the Secretary at
the DOT is responsible for economic oversight of the airline
industry, including ensuring that air carriers do not engage in
unfair and deceptive practices and that certain business
agreements among air carriers do not result in harmful effects.
The Subcommittee will continue to examine opportunities to
improve the airline industry's competitiveness, review recently
established regulations to ensure the aviation system remains
safe and accessible to the traveling public, and provide
oversight of Congressionally mandated consumer protections for
airline passengers. The Subcommittee will also review acts or
events in air transportation that arise due to an individual's
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, age, or national origin.
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\3\DOT, Bureau of Transp. Statistics, Revenue by Airline 2019,
https://www.bts.gov/airline-rankings-2019 (indicating the four largest
U.S. carriers in 2019--Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United
Airlines, and Southwest Airlines-- had a combined 80.7 percent of total
operating revenue of all reporting U.S. carriers).
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9. U.S. Aerospace Workforce

The U.S. aerospace industry has identified projected
workforce shortages and experienced difficulties in recruiting
the next generation of aerospace workers, including pilots,
flight attendants, maintenance technicians, aerospace
engineers, and other aviation professions. The Subcommittee
will examine whether these difficulties have been compounded by
COVID-19. Language similar to the Promoting Aviation
Regulations for Technical Training 147 Act of 2019, or PARTT
Act of 2019, was passed as part of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260) to modernize aviation
maintenance and technician (AMT) schools and address workforce
shortages within the AMT industry. To ensure the United States
remains globally competitive, the Subcommittee will conduct
oversight of FAA implementation of the requirements in P.L.
116-260, monitor the levels and anticipated levels of
employment in other aerospace sectors; and explore ways to
encourage or facilitate the recruitment, development,
maintenance, and diversification of the U.S. aerospace
workforce, while maintaining or improving safety. The
Subcommittee will also explore ways to address inequities on
the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national
origin in the composition of the U.S. aerospace workforce and
barriers to entry.

10. Oversight of the Commercial Space Industry

The mission of the FAA's Office of Commercial Space
Transportation is to ensure protection of the public, property,
and the national security and foreign policy interests of the
United States during commercial launch or reentry activities,
and to encourage, facilitate, and promote U.S. commercial space
transportation. The Subcommittee will continue to monitor the
status and future of the U.S. commercial space transportation
industry and the role of the FAA in providing safety oversight
of the industry. The Subcommittee will also oversee the
effectiveness of the FAA's Streamlined Launch and Reentry
License Requirements final rule (85 Fed. Reg. 79566) issued in
October 2020 to streamline and reform the agency's commercial
space launch and reentry licensing regime.

11. Evaluation of FAA'S NextGen Air Traffic Control Modernization

The FAA continues its work to modernize the air traffic
control system through implementation of the Next Generation
Air Transportation System (NextGen). NextGen is intended to
increase airspace system efficiency; reduce noise exposure,
pollution, and fuel burn; improve safety; increase accuracy and
reliability in equipment and software used for navigation and
air traffic control; and maintain the capacity for future
technology enhancements. As the FAA continues to implement
NextGen, the Subcommittee will continue to closely monitor and
examine the FAA's efforts to implement NextGen, including the
effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the agency's
implementation, and the agency's efforts to establish
performance metrics, meet deadlines, stay within budget, ensure
an appropriate level of aircraft equipage with NextGen
avionics, and pursue solutions to identified challenges.

12. Cybersecurity of the National Airspace System

The FAA's modernization of air traffic control technology
and the aerospace industry's increasing use of innovative new
technologies in its aircraft fleet necessitates robust
cybersecurity efforts. Ensuring the cybersecurity of aerospace
systems is of critical importance to the safety of aircraft and
air traffic control. The FAA Extension, Safety, and Security
Act of 2016 directed the FAA to implement a strategic framework
for cybersecurity and the FAARA requires the FAA to review and
assess, and update as appropriate, this strategic framework.
The Subcommittee will continue its oversight of the
cybersecurity activities of the FAA and other relevant
stakeholders to ensure appropriate steps are being taken to
address cyber-threats, to confirm the FAA's strategic framework
for cybersecurity is effectively employed, and to ensure that
the supremacy of the FAA in aerospace safety matters is
maintained.

13. Oversight of Implementation and Deployment of Counter UAS Authority

Congress authorized the Department of Defense (DOD) and
Department of Energy (DOE) to operate counter-UAS equipment to
detect, interdict, or neutralize UAS that pose a threat to the
safety or security of certain facilities and assets in the
United States in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year 2017 (P.L. 114-328) and the NDAA for Fiscal
Year 2018 (P.L. 115-91). The FAARA granted similar authority to
the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), and United States Coast Guard to deploy
counter-UAS equipment toprotect critical assets and facilities
within the agencies' purview. The introduction of systems
originally designed for use in combat areas into the National
Airspace System poses unique safety challenges, particularly in
complex or crowded airspace. The Subcommittee will closely
oversee the agencies' implementationof their respective
counter-UAS authorities to ensure close and continued
coordination with the FAA to reduce impacts on U.S. airspace
and to ensure the safety of civil aviation.

14. National Transportation Safety Board

The FAARA also authorizes National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) programs through fiscal year 2022. The bill
includes, among other things, provisions aimed at improving
transparency of the NTSB's investigations and enhancing public
understanding of the Board's safety recommendations. The
Subcommittee will closely oversee NTSB's efforts to implement
the provisions of the FAARA and evaluate whether the changes to
NTSB's programs and practices achieve their intended
objectives.

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

1. Maritime Transportation Programs Budget Oversight

The Subcommittee has broad authority over the programs and
activities of the U.S. Coast Guard codified under titles 14 and
46, United States Code, and other statutes. The Elijah E.
Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-283;
Division G) authorized discretionary Coast Guard funding levels
of $11.1 billion in fiscal year 2020 and $11.9 billion in
fiscal year 2021. For fiscal year 2019, specific funding lines
for the Coast Guard Reserve and the Coast Guard's environmental
compliance and restoration activities were consolidated within
the overall operations account to conform to the DHS budget
requirements. Section 8515 of the Elijah E. Cummings Act made
additional modifications to title 14 to complete all remaining
conforming changes to meet DHS requirements.
The Subcommittee also has jurisdiction also over the
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and the non-defense programs
of the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The FMC is responsible
for the economic regulation of U.S. waterborne foreign commerce
and unfair shipping practices. The MARAD oversees several
programs related to defense readiness, as well as programs
designed to promote and develop the domestic merchant marine
and shipbuilding industries. Title LVXXXVI of Division G of
P.L. 116-283 authorized funding for the FMC of $29.01 million
in fiscal year 2020 and $29.6 million in fiscal year 2021.
Subtitle A of title XXXV of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 (P.L. 116-283) authorized $1.89
billion for fiscal year 2021 to support MARAD's activities,
including $750 million for the Port and Intermodal Improvement
Program, $494 million for the Maritime Security Program, $20
million for the Small Shipyard Grant Program, $9.775 million
for the Marine Highway program, and $388 million for the
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Program to recapitalize
the fleet of state maritime academy training vessels.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will hold hearings
on the President's fiscal year 2022 and 2023 budget requests
and consider legislation to authorize the Coast Guard for
fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The Subcommittee will continue its
efforts to explore options to improve Coast Guard operations;
to address the estimated $2.6 billion backlog in Coast Guard
unmet needs for shoreside infrastructure and deferred
maintenance; to instill and ensure a culture of respect and
inclusion throughout the entire Coast Guard active duty,
reserves, and civilian workforce; and to make improvements to
laws governing maritime transportation and the U.S. merchant
marine. The Subcommittee also will focus on the Coast Guard's
implementation of new measures contained in the Coast Guard
Academy Improvement Act (Subtitle E of Title LVXXXV of the
Elijah E. Cummings Act) to prevent discrimination and
harassment of any individuals based upon their race, ethnicity,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background,
or geographic origin at the Coast Guard Academy. In order to
ensure the Coast Guard can continue to address its ever
expanding suite of missions, the Subcommittee will also
continue to examine the needed mix of Coast Guard surface
asset; the required recapitalization of Coast Guard rotary wing
assets; the increased use of unmanned systems; and the
recapitalization of obsolete stoved piped Coast Guard
information technology (IT) systems.
In addition, the Subcommittee will continue to conduct
oversight of the functions and activities of the FMC and MARAD,
especiallythe FMC's ongoing implementation of amendments to the
Shipping Act contained in title VII of P.L. 115-282, MARAD's
activities to promote job growth in the maritime and
shipbuilding sectors and expansion in the U.S. flag fleet, and
the resilience, efficiency and needs of the U.S. maritime
transportation system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Coast Guard Acquisitions

The Coast Guard is currently undergoing a major
recapitalization of its oceangoing assets. The recapitalization
will replace or modernize more than 90 ships and 200 aircraft
used to carry out the Service's missions beyond near coastal
waters. It will also replace antiquated command, control, and
communications systems, although that portion of the program
has been scaled back in lieu of funding constraints. The
program continues to face serious challenges related to
schedule and budget, although recent appropriations bills have
provided additional resources, including new funding for
initiation of the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Program and to
support construction of Polar Security Cutters to recapitalize
the Service's aged heavy icebreaker fleet. The longer these
acquisition programs drag out, the longer existing legacy
assets--especially the Medium Endurance Cutter fleet--must
remain in service. In many cases, these assets are at or well
beyond their projected service lives and are increasingly more
difficult and expensive to maintain. The Subcommittee is
concerned that delays in new asset acquisition, competing
demands from shore side infrastructure and other Coast Guard
cutter capital needs--including ever-increasing costs to
maintain less reliable legacy assets--threaten the ability of
the Service to complete this recapitalization and avoid serious
gaps in readiness and operational capability. The Subcommittee
will examine whether existing production lines should continue
to meet the Service's expanding suite of missions, particularly
those related to the national defense missions.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue to
review closely the ongoing programs of record, especially the
status of the $12.1 billion OPC acquisition--the most expensive
segment. Specifically, the OPC program was granted
extraordinary financial relief under P.L. 84-805 to modify the
contract awarded to Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG). The
Subcommittee intends to examine the revised delivery schedule
for the lead ship and other financial oversight controls
imposed on ESG. In addition, the Subcommittee will consider a
2020 GAO report regarding recommended changes to the OPC
program to ensure that the men and women of the Coast Guard
have the best equipment possible at the best value for the
taxpayer.
The Subcommittee will examine how to meet the Coast Guard's
operating needs for which no program of record yet exists.
Also, the Subcommittee expects to review a 2020 fleet mix
analysis of Coast Guard rotary aircraft needs completed by the
RAND Corporation's Homeland Security Operational Analysis
Center, to evaluate the status of the Coast Guard's Waterway
Commerce Cutter recapitalization program and service life
extension program for the Coast Guard's fleet of 49-Infromfoot
motor lifeboats, and to look at the recapitalization of Coast
Guard IT programs.

3. Arctic

The U.S. Arctic, as defined in statute, include the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) north of the Aleutian Islands.
Three Arctic seas--the Bering, the Chukchi, and the Beaufort--
border Alaska. Historically, these seas have been frozen and
non-navigable for more than half the year. The U.S. Arctic
contains 568,000 square nautical miles for which less than half
is considered ``navigationally significant.'' Vessel traffic
between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific through the
Arctic requires transit through the Bering Strait, located
along the U.S. boundary with Russia. The Coast Guard has been
gathering data on vessel transits in the U.S. Arctic since
2008, and the Service uses the annual transit count as a
general indicator of Arctic vessel activity. In the past
decade, the overall trend is towards increasing maritime
activity. While all areas of the Arctic are seeing increased
vessel activity, the Northern Sea Route along the Eurasian
Arctic coast continues to account for the bulk of Arctic
shipping activity. Northern Sea Route traffic must pass through
the Bering Strait adjacent to Alaska.
While U.S. agencies have a physical presence and
substantial interests in the Arctic, the Coast Guard's unique
experience in both Polar regions, and the Service's material
assets and installations located throughout Alaska, establish
it as a key maritime operational presence in the U.S. Arctic.
However, with no assets permanently stationed in the Arctic,
the Service must operate seasonally, usually by employing
mobile command and control platforms and establishing seasonal
air and communications capabilities by deploying and/or leasing
assets and facilities. In 2018, the RAND Corporation's Homeland
Security Operational Analysis Center viewed this strategy as
inadequate. The RAND Center identified four major gaps in Coast
Guard Arctic Capabilities, including unreliable communications,
lack of adequate MDA, scarcity of available assets and
supporting infrastructure, and institutional difficulty to
identify, articulate, and close capability gaps. The GAO
reported similar conclusions.
The Subcommittee remains concerned that the Coast Guard is
ill-prepared to cope with current operational demands in the
Arctic, let alone react quickly should operational activities
in the region need to surge suddenly or if warming accelerates
at a rate more rapid than climate model projections.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its
oversight of maritime transportation related activities and
challenges in the evolving Arctic maritime environment. In
addition to the aforementioned oversight of heavy icebreaker
recapitalization, the Subcommittee will focus on implementation
of several new Arctic provisions contained in title LVXXXIV of
the Elijah E. Cummings Act, most notably a report on Arctic
search and rescue capabilities, and development of Coast Guard
Arctic priorities. The Subcommittee will also investigate the
status of the two U.S. polar icebreakers which remain
operational (USCGC Polar Star and USCGC Healy), with particular
interest in the status of replacement and repairs to one of
Healy's propulsion systems stemming from an onboard fire in
2020.

4. Coast Guard Mission Balance/Performance

The Subcommittee continues to have concerns regarding the
Coast Guard's ability to carry out its traditional
transportation-related missions, including marine safety;
search and rescue; aids to navigation; living marine resources;
marine environmental protection; and ice operations. Since
September 11, 2001, significant additional resources have gone
to the Service's homeland security activities, including ports,
waterways, and coastal security; drug interdiction; migrant
interdiction; defense readiness; and other law enforcement.
Traditional transportation related missions, though they have
grown as maritime commerce has grown, have not fared as well
and have been under-resourced. Resources and man-hours devoted
to these missions remain well below pre-September 11, 2001,
funding levels, and in the case of marine safety, lack of
funding has substantially reduced the Service's core
competence. If anything, growing geopolitical tension in South
Asia and the China Sea, and numerous calls for the Coast Guard
to play a more active role in the region, might further
exacerbate the current imbalance, if not make it far worse.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its
oversight of Coast Guard mission balance to ensure the Service
qualitatively and quantitatively reviews its many missions;
establishes and justifies performance measures; identifies and
responds to exigencies that divert resources among missions;
and plans how best to allocate limited resources appropriately
among its many missions. Specifically, the Subcommittee will
probe opportunities to increase funding for Coast Guard
operations, especially operations in support of DOD
initiatives.

5. Maritime Domain Awareness

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is the effort to know what
is happening at all times on the ocean, coastal, and interior
waters of the United States, and aboard the vessels that
transit in or through waters under U.S. jurisdiction. The
successful gathering, interpretation, and distribution of MDA
data is critical to promote and ensure maritime safety,
homeland security, and the efficiency and reliability of the
U.S. maritime supply chain. In the current COVID-19 pandemic,
MDA is even more vital in identifying, tracing, and preventing
community spread of the virus via ocean transportation
networks.
The Coast Guard relies on several new and developing
technologies to acquire, manage, and disseminate interoperable
MDA information. The Subcommittee remains concerned with the
Coast Guard's apparent inability to assess, or disinterest in,
new technologies, such as unmanned autonomous aerial and
underwater vehicles, to acquire MDA information in a more cost-
effective manner with greater accuracy and efficiency. Building
on progress made during the 115th Congress when the
Subcommittee successfully passed legislation to establish a
Coast Guard Blue Technology Center of Expertise (title III of
P.L. 115-265), the Subcommittee will continue to track efforts
by the Coast Guard to use this new Center to assess and test
the range and diversity of Blue Technologies and their
potential to enhance Coast Guard mission readiness, operational
performance, and regulation of such technologies.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its
oversight of the Service's ongoing efforts to assess, develop,
and implement new MDA technologies, including the Service's
progress in implementing the two MDA initiatives passed by the
115th Congress. The Subcommittee will continue its oversight to
ensure that Coast Guard operations utilize the best available
MDA information, and that MDA data are gathered in a timely,
reliable manner, to provide a high return on investment for the
taxpayer and maritime stakeholders. Additionally, now that the
National Academy of Sciences has completed its congressionally-
directed assessment of available unmanned, autonomous, or
remotely controlled MDA technologies (referred to as UsX), for
use by the Coast Guard (P.L. 115-282; section 812), the
Subcommittee will investigate promising UsX systems that could
be incorporated into Coast Guard operations.

6. Coast Guard Prevention and Response Activities

The Coast Guard plays major roles in response to oil spills
and natural disasters such as hurricanes and flood events. The
Service was the Federal On-Scene Coordinator and National
Incident Commander for the 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON spill in the
Gulf of Mexico. The Coast Guard was a first responder to
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which devastated New Orleans and
the Mississippi River Delta in 2005, and in 2016, the Coast
Guard responded to severe flood events in Louisiana and North
Carolina. More recently, in 2017 the Coast Guard responded to a
series of three devastating hurricanes (Harvey, Irma, and
Maria) that ravaged portions of the Southeast United States,
Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and according to the
National Weather Service, in 2020 there were no less than seven
severe cyclonic storms impacting the Southeast United States at
a cost of $1 billion, or more. Clearly, this Coast Guard
mission responsibility will continue to strain existing
operating budgets and response assets.
In addition to its emergency response obligations, the
Coast Guard enforces domestically the implementation of the
National Invasive Species Act, and internationally, U.S.
compliance with a convention to prevent vessels from dumping
invasive species inadvertently into U.S. waters through the
discharge of ballast water. Due to a 2008 Federal court
decision, discharge of ballast water and other ``discharges
incidental to the normal operation of vessels'' such as bilge
water, deck wash, and air conditioning condensate, are now
regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA) by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Title IX of P.L. 115-282 (the Vessel
Incidental Discharge Act or VIDA) amended the CWA to establish
a new comprehensive authority to allow both the EPA and the
Coast Guard to regulate vessel discharges, finally providing a
uniform national standard for ballast water discharges in U.S.
waters, including the Great Lakes.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will conduct
oversight on the Coast Guard's crisis prevention and response
capabilities. Oil spills, natural disasters, and mass migration
events each can over-extend the Coast Guard's prevention and
response capabilities. The Subcommittee will conduct oversight
on Coast Guard prevention and response programs under the Oil
Pollution Act (Chapter 40, title 33, United States Code),
including its existing regulations authorizing the use of
Alternative Planning Criteria and adequacy and availability of
oil spill response or marine firefighting assets identified in
required vessel response plans. The Subcommittee also will work
with the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee to
conduct oversight of the EPA's and the Coast Guard's
implementation of the VIDA authority. Moreover, the
Subcommittee will work to determine if existing response vessel
requirements included in vessel response plans are sufficient
to meet all contingencies, or whether there is a need for
further revisions to tighten requirements to protect the marine
environment or whether alternatives which include additional
prevention measures are required in areas where the size and
low population density make it unrealistic to meet National
Planning Criteria.

7. Marine Highways

Marine Highways (also referred to as ``short sea
shipping''), is the waterborne movement of commercial freight
between coastal and river ports which does not involve a sans
ocean movement. At present, the most highly developed water
freight transportation systems in the U.S. operate on the
Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, and along the international
St. Lawrence Seaway, most often carrying agricultural products
and other raw bulk materials. However, the MARAD has found
these routes are under-utilized and carry approximately 13
percent of total freight tonnage in the U.S. By comparison,
nearly 70 percent of freight tonnage transported in the U.S.
travels across roadways. To promote short sea shipping in the
U.S., Congress established the Marine Highway Program under
section 1121 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (P.L.
110-140) and is now codified as Chapter 556 of title 46, United
States Code.
The Subcommittee continues to recognize that revitalization
of our marine highways has the potential to reduce congestion
on our highways, improve air quality, and create new maritime
industry jobs for Americans.
The Subcommittee in the 117th Congress will examine
potential options for addressing factors inhibiting the cost-
competitiveness and expanded use of marine highways in the
United States. Further, the Subcommittee will evaluate how
marine highways could stimulate job creation for maritime
workers, both those who work on vessels and on the waterfront,
reduce overall air emissions, and stimulate growth in the U.S.
coastwise shipbuilding market.

8. Coast Guard Marine Safety Activities

Stemming from the tragic sinking of the U.S. flag
commercial vessel El Faro on October 15, 2015, in the 115th
Congress, the Subcommittee was successful in enacting the Hamm
Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-265; title II).
This legislation made several important maritime safety
improvements to rebuild the Coast Guard's marine safety
proficiencies and policy framework. Moreover, it included a new
requirement to guarantee a more transparent and accountable
vessel inspection and survey process, especially the Coast
Guard's oversight of 3rd party inspectors, such as
classification societies, that participate under the Coast
Guard's Alternate Compliance Program (ACP). Since passage of
that marine safety legislation, subsequent high profile marine
casualties, including the 2018 sinking of the Stretch Duck 7, a
33, DUKW (``duck boat'') amphibious small passenger vessel in
Branson, MO, the 2019 tragic fire and sinking of a 77,
commercial dive vessel, M/V Conception, off of Santa Cruz
Island, CA, and the capsizing and total loss of the 656, Ro-Ro
cargo vessel, M/V Golden Ray, off of Brunswick, GA, have
occurred. None of the Coast Guard's Marine Boards of
Investigation established for these casualties has completed
their work and filed recommendations for corrective actions.
During the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will conduct
oversight of the Coast Guard to determine the progress made in
implementing requirements under the Hamm Alert Act. Of
particular concern, the Subcommittee will assess the Coast
Guard's oversight of recognized organizations operating on
behalf of the Coast Guard under the ACP to determine if
additional changes are required to ensure accountability and
transparency, and the Coast Guard's delegation and oversight of
this vital marine safety function. Moreover, when the
individual Marine Boards of Investigation referenced above
complete their work, the Subcommittee intends to review their
recommendations, especially those for improving small passenger
vessel safety, to determine if new small passenger vessel
safety requirements enacted in section 8441 of the Elijah E.
Cummings Act need further strengthening.

9. National Maritime Strategy

Section 603 of the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Act of 2014 (P.L. 114-120) directed the
Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the
Commandant of the Coast Guard, to develop and transmit to
Congress a National Maritime Strategy (Strategy) no later than
60 days after the date of enactment. The law directed this
comprehensive strategy to include recommendations to increase
the competitiveness and use of U.S.-flag vessels in the U.S.
foreign trade; enhance shipbuilding; ensure Federal agency
compliance with cargo preference requirements; and increase the
use of marine highways in the United States. After almost two
years of delay, on March 4, 2020, the Secretary of
Transportation submitted a report titled, ``Goals and
Objectives for a Stronger Maritime Nation: A Report to
Congress.'' This report, while generally helpful in identifying
four goals and thirty-nine objectives, fell far short of the
intent of the Subcommittee in providing the granular details
for a comprehensive strategy to rebuild and reinvigorate the
U.S. maritime industry.
The new administration has publicly expressed its support
for the Jones Act, and the Subcommittee in the 117th Congress
will continue its oversight of the MARAD and other
jurisdictions within the Committee on the Marine Transportation
System (established under 46 U.S.C. chapter 555), to ascertain
the status of the new administration's interest in developing a
National Maritime Strategy that fulfills congressional intent.
In addition, the Subcommittee will seek to work with MARAD to
identify new opportunities to reutilize existing maritime
assistance authorities (e.g., Cargo Preference, Title XI
Maritime Loan Guarantees, Capital Construction Funds, etc.) and
to review MARAD's progress in implementing its competitive
grant programs for port infrastructure development and small
shipyards. The Subcommittee also intends to examine MARAD's
Maritime and Environmental Technical Assistance Program to
determine how this program might be expanded to support more
rapid development of industrial technologies and systems to
support U.S. ``green shipping'' initiatives.

10. Status of the U.S. Merchant Marine

The Subcommittee remains concerned with the downward trend
in the number of licensed and unlicensed U.S. mariners and a
potential spike in attrition when many seafarers soon reach
retirement age. The recruitment, training, and retention of
credentialed U.S. mariners is necessary to not only maintain a
U.S. flag presence on the high seas and in the U.S. domestic
coastwise trade, but also to maintain a sufficient number of
seafarers to operate vessels deployed for military sealift
during times of national emergency. An ongoing investigation by
the Coast Guard regarding private training institutions that
are issuing fraudulent mariner credentials or ratings which has
resulted in criminal indictments, has raised serious concerns
regarding the adequacy of oversight of private maritime
training facilities.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue its
oversight of the issues involved in the current estimated
deficit of 1,800 licensed merchant mariners and explore
potential options to expand the U.S. maritime workforce. The
Subcommittee will also look at credentialing requirements for
U.S. seafarers, including recent Coast Guard enforcement of
mariner credential requirements for non-maritime, industrial,
and technical workers on vessels. Furthermore, the Subcommittee
will strengthen viable pathways for separating servicemembers
to enter the commercial maritime workforce, either at sea, on
the docks, or in the shipyards through the existing Military to
Mariner initiative.

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management

1. Emergency Management

The Subcommittee will continue to examine and evaluate the
nation's ability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against,
respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies of all
types, including health crises and terrorism. In the 117th
Congress, oversight will be necessary as states, tribes, and
territories continue to be affected by, and recover from, prior
disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the
Subcommittee will continue its oversight of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) implementation of reforms
and additional authorities to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act, P.L. 93-288
as amended) under the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA,
Division D of P.L. 115-254), the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act
of 2013 (P.L. 113-2), and the Post-Katrina Emergency Management
Reform Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-295).
The Subcommittee will continue its comprehensive review and
assessment of how Federal disaster assistance has evolved over
the past several decades and its continued effectiveness. The
purpose is to examine how to make the U.S. more resilient to
future disasters in consideration of the changing climate,
which agencies provide assistance and how that money is spent,
what guidance or controls are in place for the effective use of
assistance, and the appropriate role for Federal, state,
tribal, and local governments. The Subcommittee will also
examine FEMA's roles and authorities related to earthquake
hazards, flooding, and wildfires to ensure that the U.S. is
prepared for the risks that it faces.
In the 116th Congress, Full Committee Chair DeFazio,
Subcommittee Chair Titus, Full Committee Ranking Member Sam
Graves, and then Subcommittee Ranking Member Katko urged FEMA
and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to set aside the
full six percent of Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) spending for
pre-disaster mitigation allowed pursuant to Sec. 1234 of DRRA.
The Subcommittee will continue to oversee FEMA's efforts to
advance and enhance resilience and mitigation measures,
including FEMA's re-branded pre-disaster mitigation program,
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC;
section 203 of the Stafford Act). Through increased pre-
disaster mitigation, the Subcommittee will also seek
opportunities to address potential inequities in communities
that may be disproportionately affected by the effects of
climate change.
On March 13, 2020, President Trump formally tapped FEMA to
join the Federal response to COVID-19, invoking the Stafford
Act and declaring a national emergency.\4\ During the 116th
Congress, the Subcommittee organized multiple briefings on
FEMA's progress in acquiring and distributing personal
protective equipment (PPE) and in-demand medical equipment,
such as ventilators, as well as working to advance statutory
cost share relief for state, local, tribal, and territorial
governments' efforts to mitigate and defeat the pandemic. In
the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will continue oversight of
FEMA's COVID-19 response efforts and vaccine distribution
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\4\Letter from President Donald J. Trump on Emergency Determination
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2. Border Security

The Subcommittee will continue its oversight of Land Ports
of Entry (LPOE) construction projects and reexamine public-
private partnership programs created as part of the Fiscal Year
2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-76), with the
goal of finding additional ways in which private sector dollars
can be leveraged.

3. Leasing

The General Services Administration (GSA) currently leases
183.5 million rentable square feet--about half of the GSA's
total space inventory.\5\ The cost of leasing space accounts
for greater than half of the GSA's Federal Buildings Fund's
(FBF) annual expenses. While commercial leasing may be
advisable in many cases, the GSA is often driven to costly
operating leases when ownership may be less costly to the
taxpayer. In the next few years, more than 50 percent of the
GSA's leased space will expire, creating an opportunity to
significantly reduce leasing costs of the Federal government,
that would hopefully be passed on as savings to the taxpayer.
The OMB interpretation of its budget scorekeeping rules are key
drivers of ``own versus lease'' asset decision-making. The
Subcommittee will continue its oversight of GSA leasing and how
it manages the replacement of expiring leases with quantifiable
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4. Real Property Management

The management of Federal real property has been on the
GAO's ``High Risk'' list since 2003 due to several
mismanagement issues, including the overreliance on costly
leasing to meet long-term space needs and underused or vacant
space.\6\ With nearly half of the GSA's assets over 50 years
old, the agency has faced challenges maintaining a balanced
inventory, draining Federal resources and costing more to
maintain old buildings that are often inefficient. This level
of deterioration could have catastrophic consequences for
tenant agency missions and taxpayer costs. The Subcommittee
will examine how GSA manages its maintenance portfolio and
whether GSA is sufficiently prioritizing maintenance.
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\6\U.S. Government Accountability Office, Report to Congressional
Committees, High Risk Series: Substantial Efforts Needed on Others
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During the 116th Congress the Subcommittee held a hearing
on the efficiency and sustainability of GSA's public buildings.
In the 117th Congress, the Subcommittee will examine the extent
to which GSA's processes incorporate real estate industry
guiding principles and enable the agency to ensure
sustainability in the design, construction, and operation of
its buildings portfolio as well as potential actions GSA can
take to improve building performance and reduce energy
consumption.
The Subcommittee will continue oversight of the Public
Buildings Reform Board created by the Federal Assets Sale and
Transfer Act of 2016, or FASTA, which is charged with
developing recommendations for the sale or redevelopment of
high value real estate assets. The Subcommittee will examine
the potential impact of COVID-19 on the level of unneeded
properties as well as examine whether improvements are needed
for the Federal Real Property Profile database codified in
FASTA to help facilitate better management of real estate.
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way
Federal workers utilize real property. The Subcommittee will
examine how the pandemic has affected the amount and type of
space GSA tenants need and will oversee the GSA's work with
Federal tenants to understand the lasting changes the pandemic
will have on Federal workspace and what that means for future
project funding.

5. Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP)

As part of the Committee's annual work to review and
authorize the 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 Federal government and taxpayer. The
Subcommittee will work with the GSA and tenant agencies to
reduce the space footprint and associated costs as appropriate.

6. Federal Courthouses

The Subcommittee will closely oversee the progress made on
authorized courthouses to ensure they are constructed within
the limitations placed upon them by the Committee and the U.S.
Courts Design Guide, including courtroom sharing by judges and
staying below or within budget.

7. Federal Protective Service (FPS)

The Subcommittee will continue to monitor and review the
policies, procedures, and requirements of security at public
buildings. The Subcommittee will also continue to monitor the
use of the FPS's law enforcement authority, including
delegations of such authority to other agencies, to ensure
resources are appropriately focused on securing Federal
buildings. The Subcommittee will also examine impacts of
reduction of Federal office space on FPS and building security
funding--derived largely from fees collected from GSA's tenant
agencies.

8. Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

The Subcommittee will continue ongoing oversight of
projects being undertaken by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
pursuant to the Master Plan for the Capitol Complex, including
renovation of the Cannon House Office building and the Rayburn
House Office Building Garage Rehabilitation. The Subcommittee
will also examine the AOC's assessment of damage inflicted
during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021,
as well as logistical support provided by the AOC for the 2021
inauguration, and the discussion of possible enhancements to
physical security around the Capitol Complex.

9. Smithsonian Institution Facilities

During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee invited
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III to testify on
operational challenges and space needs at the Smithsonian
Institution. The Subcommittee will continue its oversight of
projects undertaken by the Smithsonian Institution, including
the renovation, acquisition, construction, and use of local and
remote museums, research, and storage facilities of the
Institution as well as future needs for new museums authorized
by Congress, including the National Women's History Museum and
National Museum of the American Latino. The Subcommittee will
continue to oversee cost-effective solutions to address the
Smithsonian's space needs such as leveraging private dollars
and disposal or effective reuse of underused assets.

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. Given the cancellation
of currently a year's worth of in-person performances at the
Kennedy Center, the Subcommittee will continue review of the
disaster relief funds appropriated and challenges associated
with re-opening the facility to the public in the wake of the
COVID-19 pandemic, as well as exploring options the Center may
have to further expand the reach of virtual performances and
educational offerings.

11. Economic Development

In the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee held a hearing on
the importance of reauthorizing the Economic Development
Administration (EDA), its programs and activities supporting
economic growth in distressed communities, and the role EDA
plays in disaster recovery. For the 117th Congress, the
Subcommittee will continue to work to reauthorize the EDA and
enhance additional programs to ensure these efforts are
targeted, effective, and remain focused on their core missions.
In addition, the Subcommittee will continue its oversight of
the disaster relief funds appropriated for EDA programs to
assist communities impacted by natural disasters and the COVID-
19 pandemic. In addition, the Subcommittee will continue to
conduct oversight of regional economic development agencies
such as the Appalachian Regional Commission.

12. Old Post Office Building

In the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee held two hearings
on the GSA's management of the Old Post Office Building lease
agreement with the Trump Organization, focusing on conflicts of
interest and an alleged violation of the Foreign Emoluments
Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Sec. 9, Clause 8).
The Subcommittee will continue to engage with the GSA regarding
how the agency plans to address potential future conflicts of
interest associated with other Federal property.

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

1. Surface Transportation Investment and Program Authorizations

Bringing the nation's crumbling transportation
infrastructure to a state of good repair, upgrading bridges,
improving road quality, addressing road user safety, and
ensuring access to active transportation and reliable transit
options will require substantial investment. According to the
latest DOT Conditions and Performance report, we need to invest
$2.7 trillion at all levels of government over the next 20
years to bring roads, bridges, and transit systems to a state
of good repair and to expand capacity. At the same time,
transportation investments made today must meet the needs of
the future while considering the impacts on all impacted
communities. This includes utilizing new technologies and
incorporating innovative mobility solutions to move people and
goods more safely, efficiently, and equitably. This also
includes reducing carbon pollution and building stronger, more
resilient, and adaptive transportation networks. The
Subcommittee will probe surface transportation investment needs
and policy as part of its work on a long-term reauthorization
bill. The authorization for highway, transit, and safety
programs expires on September 30, 2021.

2. Surface Transportation Funding

Federal highway, highway safety, and public transportation
programs are funded out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), which
is funded by Federal excise taxes levied on motor fuels and on
various highway-related products such as tires and heavy
trucks. Revenues from these taxes may be used only for eligible
transportation projects and activities. By fiscal year 2022,
revenues credited to the Highway Account and Mass Transit
Account of the HTF will be insufficient to meet its
obligations, according to projections by the Congressional
Budget Office. Congress has not raised these Federal excise
taxes in 28 years, and improved vehicle fuel efficiency and the
advent of electric vehicles have further eroded Federal
revenues. Since FY 2008, this combination has led to a gap in
the HTF between revenues and expenditures. As a result,
Congress has transferred approximately $157 billion from the
general fund of the Treasury and other sources into the HTF to
maintain the solvency of the HTF. The Subcommittee will
continue to monitor the status and solvency of the HTF, its
ability to fund currently authorized programs and to meet
future surface transportation investment needs while also
examining other future funding options.

3. Addressing the Threat of Climate Change

Light-duty vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty trucks
account for 82 percent of the U.S. transportation sector's
greenhouse gas emissions and the transportation sector
generates the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions. The
impacts of climate change can pose risks to our infrastructure,
the economy, and communities nationwide. At the same time,
transitioning to a more sustainable surface transportation
system may bring the opportunity for new U.S. job bases and a
more competitive position in the global economy. The
Subcommittee will examine means of reducing the impacts of
carbon pollution from the transportation sector.

4. Ensuring a Qualified Transportation Workforce

The Subcommittee will examine workforce trends in the
transportation and construction industries, as well as evaluate
policies to invest in human capital through worker training and
other programs within its jurisdiction to prepare the next
generation of transportation workers. As more automation occurs
in transportation, the Subcommittee will also monitor the
potential impact on workers that will be affected.

5. Motor Carrier Oversight

The Subcommittee will continue to monitor motor carrier
safety issues including assessing the safety fitness of truck
and bus companies, compliance with hours of service
regulations, and considering options to improve safety of
commercial motor vehicles. The Subcommittee will also examine
issues related to or affecting commercial motor vehicle drivers
including attracting and retaining qualified drivers, the
impacts of congestion and detention time, supply chain
accountability, and training requirements for new drivers
entering the industry.

6. Improving the Safety of U.S. Roadways

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provide grants to
states to help address highway safety challenges. This includes
specific NHTSA programs to address high risk factors such as
alcohol and drug impaired driving, pedestrian and bicycling
fatalities, and distracted driving. The Subcommittee will
examine the performance of these programs, as well as their
effect on enforcing transportation safety equitably, and
consider changes to boost the effectiveness of Federal dollars
at reducing fatalities.

7. Effects of COVID-19 on Surface Transportation

The Subcommittee will continue to monitor the effect of
COVID-19 on the surface transportation network. This includes
overseeing the impacts of the pandemic on state and territorial
Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning
Organizations, transit agencies, local governments, and tribal
governments. The Subcommittee's oversight will include safety
issues such as monitoring workplace protections for essential
transportation workers and assessing states' ability to meet
highway safety grant requirements. It will also include
oversight into the ability of transportation providers to
maintain reliable and efficient transportation options for
essential workers and the general public. The Subcommittee will
monitor actions by the Federal agencies within its jurisdiction
to ensure appropriate stewardship of relief funding and
assistance for transportation providers to better deal with the
effects of COVID-19.

8. Surface Transportation Innovation

The Subcommittee will continue to monitor the use of
Federal dollars used for the research, development, and
implementation of innovative technologies and solutions on the
surface transportation system. The Subcommittee will probe the
impact that the development and deployment of these innovative
technologies have on safety, congestion, mobility, pollution,
equity, and surface transportation workers and users. The
Subcommittee will include in its work oversight of the proposed
reallocation of the 5.9 gigahertz radio frequency band, and
impacts to the safe, efficient operation of connected vehicles
and intelligent transportation systems.

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

1. Rail Infrastructure Investment and Financing

The nation's passenger rail network is in need of
significant Federal funding. Grants, loans, and tax benefits to
Amtrak, other intercity passenger, and commuter rail systems
are important to safely delivering passengers on time. Amtrak
alone received $1.941 billion in fiscal year 2019
appropriations. Yet the needs to replace rail bridges and
tunnels, some of them dating to the civil war, remain
substantial. Amtrak's state of good of repair needs exceed $33
billion.\7\ Commuter rail faces a state of good repair total
backlog that exceeds $23.5 billion, according to the DOT's
Performance and Conditions report. At the same time, proposals
for high-speed rail and technologies like hyperloop and
magnetic levitation are seeking Federal support for multi-
billion-dollar projects. The Subcommittee will continue to
monitor future rail investment needs and examine additional
options to provide funding to support Amtrak, promote passenger
rail expansion, and spur rail safety investments.
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\7\2019 Amtrak Five Year Infrastructure Asset Line Plan, available
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documents/corporate/businessplanning/Amtrak-Infrastructure-Asset-Line-
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The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing
(RRIF) program provides long-term, low-interest loans and loan
guarantees for railroad-related improvements. While this
program is authorized to provide up to $35 billion in lending,
the DOT has executed only about $6.29 billion in loans; leaving
$30.2 billion currently available in credit authority.\8\ The
Subcommittee will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the
RRIF loan program, assess the credit authority balance, and
examine ways to increase accessibility to RRIF loans while
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In addition to Amtrak's operating grants, the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) administers competitive grants
that support rail investments. The Consolidated Rail
Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant funds
projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of
freight and passenger rail transportation systems; the Federal-
State Partnership for State of Good Repair grant funds capital
projects to replace or rehabilitate qualified railroad assets
to reduce the state of good repair backlog; and the Restoration
and Enhancement program provides operating assistance grants to
initiate, restore, or enhance intercity rail passenger
transportation. The Subcommittee will continue to monitor FRA's
grant performance.

2. Amtrak

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as
``Amtrak,'' was created by the Rail Passenger Service Act of
1970, and its operations were significantly restructured by the
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA
2008; P.L. 110-432). Amtrak operates three types of routes: the
Northeast Corridor (operated on mostly Amtrak-owned track with
costs allocated between Amtrak and commuter rail partners in
accordance with Section 213 of PRIIA 2008), long-distance
routes operated directly by Amtrak, and ``state-supported''
routes less than 750 miles (partially financed by states with
costs allocated in accordance with Section 209 of PRIIA 2008).
Because Amtrak relies on Federal funding, the Subcommittee
exercises extensive oversight of the railroad to ensure that it
is serving passengers reliably in accordance with statutory
mandates. Specific areas of concern include food and beverage
service, station agent staffing levels, issues with contracting
out work, ADA compliance, and policing.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted Amtrak's
operations and reduced its ridership and revenue. Amtrak
experienced challenges in maintaining service levels across all
three business lines, protecting the safety and livelihood of
its workers, and continuing infrastructure investments. The
Subcommittee expects to continue oversight of Amtrak's
recovery, with a particular focus on protecting the health and
safety of Amtrak workers, monitoring Amtrak's compliance with
statutory and contractual labor provisions, and tracking
Amtrak's recovery plans and use of government appropriations.

3. Rail Safety

The FRA has broad statutory authority over rail safety,
administered through its Office of Rail Safety. FRA also has
uncompleted rail safety mandates from the Rail Safety
Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA; P.L. 110-432), and the Passenger
Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (PRRIA 2015), enacted as
title XI of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation
Infrastructure Act of 2015, or the FAST Infrastructure Act of
2015 (P.L. 114-94).
RSIA's outstanding mandates include: regulations requiring
railroad carriers to providing emergency escape breathing
apparatuses for crewmembers in locomotive cabs on certain
freight trains; regulations to improve the establishment of
pilot programs to analyze practices that may be used to reduce
fatigue for certain railroad workers; and finalization of
requirements that railroad carriers develop and implement
fatigue risk management programs. PRRIA 2015 included an FRA
rulemaking requiring the installation of inward and outward
facing locomotive image recording devices on all lead
locomotives in passenger trains--FRA has also yet to complete
this rulemaking.
Beyond the specific outstanding statutory mandates, the
Subcommittee monitors FRA's safety programs and industry trends
for potential safety improvements. Recently, the Subcommittee
identified areas of potential concern that warrant further
review: industry-wide trends towards longer freight trains,
precision scheduled railroading, and the NTSB rail accident
investigations.
Long Trains. Average freight train length is increasing,
and anecdotal reports indicate that maximum train length--the
longest trains that carriers run on their networks--has
increased. In May 2019, the GAO issued a report finding that
freight train length has increased in recent years, according
to all seven Class I railroads operating in the U.S. While data
on train length is not publicly reported, GAO verified data
provided by two Class I railroads and found that trains they
operated have increased in length by an average of about 25
percent from 2008 through 2017. Potential impacts identified by
GAO's May 2019 report include issues related to train makeup
and handling; impacts to operating crews; and impacts to grade
crossing safety in communities, such as delayed emergency
response and effects on driver and pedestrian behavior. The
Subcommittee will continue to conduct oversight regarding the
potential impacts that long freight trains may have across the
rail network.
Precision Scheduled Railroading. Precision scheduled
railroading (PSR) is a widely adopted freight railroad
management framework that relies upon several concepts,
including controlling costs and optimizing asset use to improve
the efficiency of operations across the network. PSR challenges
the view that more locomotives, cars, and crews allow for
greater traffic volume, instead viewing more equipment as a
contributor to congestion that slows down the system. As
railroads have implemented PSR concepts, some railroads have
closed rail yards, removed locomotives from their networks, and
downsized their workforce. According to employment data from
the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the seven Class I
railroads and Amtrak employment levels have been in a steady
decline in the U.S. since 2015. In light of these developments,
the Subcommittee will continue to monitor safety and network
sustainability.
National Transportation Safety Board Rail Investigations.
The NTSB is required to investigate a railroad accident in
which there is a fatality or substantial property damage, or
that involves a passenger train (in addition to its authorities
related to other transportation modes) (49 U.S.C. 1131(a)).
Such investigations are critical to establishing the facts,
circumstances, and cause or probable cause of railroad
accidents. The NTSB's 2019 annual investigation report
identified a large number of railroad accidents that it was
statutorily required to investigate but did not pursue, mostly
using ``limited resources'' as an explanation.\9\ The
Subcommittee will monitor whether NTSB has sufficient resources
to conduct NTSB rail investigations.
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4. Surface Transportation Board

The STB enforces the ``common carrier'' obligation, under
which railroads must provide ``transportation or service on
reasonable request'' (49 U.S.C. 11101(a)). A railroad may not
refuse to provide service merely because to do so would be
inconvenient or unprofitable. Railroad shippers have raised
concerns regarding the quality and level of service provided by
railroads since the adoption of PSR. The STB sought information
from stakeholders about this issue, including a May 2019 public
hearing in Docket No. EP 754 during which railroad shippers
stated that several Class I railroads had made changes to
tariffs governing demurrage and accessorial charges or began
enforcing longstanding tariffs on demurrage and accessorial
charges without providing adequate prior notice, resulting in
substantial costs to the shipper.\10\ The Subcommittee will
continue to conduct oversight of STB's efforts to ensure that
railroads adhere to the common carrier obligation, particularly
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In 2019, the STB solicited information on integrating cost-
benefit analysis into STB's rulemaking process (Docket No. EP
752). To date, STB has not issued a final action on this issue.
The Subcommittee will continue to track STB efforts to impose
additional cost-benefit analysis requirements on its regulatory
process.
Amtrak's right of preference to dispatching services on
freight-owned lines is also within STB's jurisdiction (49 U.S.C
24308(c)). Under Section 24308(f) of chapter 49, United States
Code, the STB has the authority to investigate substandard
performance of Amtrak. The Subcommittee will conduct oversight
of the STB, including substandard performance investigations
and enforcement of Amtrak preference.

5. Pipeline Safety

The 116th Congress reauthorized the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) pipeline safety
program through fiscal year 2023 in the Protecting our
Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020
(PIPES Act; P.L. 116-260). The PIPES Act authorized increases
to PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection and enforcement
personnel; enabled PHMSA to offer key employees additional
recruitment and retention bonuses; directed PHMSA to update its
regulations on large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG)
facilities; directed PHMSA to issue a final rule governing gas
gathering lines; extended whistleblower protections for
disclosure of pipeline safety concerns; directed companies to
conduct leak detection and repair programs that protect the
environment and pipeline safety; required PHMSA to study and
implement best available technologies or practices to prevent
or mitigate the release of natural gas when making planned
repairs or maintenance; provided PHMSA clear definitions of
``coastal beaches'' and ``certain coastal waters;'' created a
new technology pilot program; mandated PHMSA issue regulations
prescribing the applicability of pipeline safety requirements
to certain idled pipelines; and required PHMSA to report to
Congress on its progress on outstanding Congressional mandates,
among other items. Title II of the bill (``The Leonel Rondon
Pipeline Safety Act'') responded to the tragic gas distribution
explosions in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts, by
directing improvements in distribution integrity management
plans; mandating that emergency response plans address timely
communications with first responders and the general public as
highlighted by the NTSB; directing improvements to operations
and maintenance manuals and pipeline safety management systems;
and requiring that pipeline safety practices safeguard pressure
controls. The Subcommittee will monitor PHMSA's overall work on
pipeline safety and its implementation of PIPES 2020, as well
as any outstanding mandates from the 2011 and 2016 pipeline
safety bills.

6. Hazardous Materials Safety

The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Improvement
Act of 2015, enacted as Title VII of the FAST Act (P.L. 114-
94), reauthorized the hazardous materials safety program
administered by PHMSA. The Act included provisions to enhance
the safety of hazardous materials transportation, with a
significant focus on the transportation of flammable liquids,
including crude oil and ethanol, by rail. In 2019, PHMSA
authorized the transportation of LNG by rail tank car by
special permit. The special permit was followed by a July 2020
final rule permanently authorizing LNG by DOT-113 specification
tank cars.\11\ These actions were spurred in part by a Trump
administration Executive Order which directed PHMSA to allow
LNG via tank car on a delineated schedule.\12\ The Subcommittee
will review the integrity and independence of PHMSA's safety
evaluation of LNG in rail tank cars. The Subcommittee will also
continue oversight of the PHMSA's hazardous materials safety
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\11\Hazardous Materials: Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail, 85 Fed.
Reg. 44994 (July 24, 2020), available at https://www.govinfo.gov/
content/pkg/FR-2020-07-24/pdf/2020-13604.pdf.
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7. PHMSA Safety Culture

On January 13, 2021, the DOT Office of Inspector General
released a report that examined PHMSA's safety culture and
found ``opportunities to further enhance'' the agency's safety
culture.\13\ Areas identified for improvement included:
transparency, communication, employee perceptions of undue
influence on agency decision-making, and retaliation concerns.
The Subcommittee will monitor PHMSA's efforts to improve its
safety culture.
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8. Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

Eligible railroad employees are not covered by traditional
state-administered unemployment programs; rather, qualifying
railroad workers receive unemployment and sickness benefits
under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, or RUIA. Unlike
benefits paid through state-operated unemployment compensation
programs, RUIA unemployment and sickness benefits are subject
to sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act. As a result, amounts payable to qualifying
beneficiaries for both sickness and unemployment benefits are
typically reduced each year by an arbitrary amount. While
emergency unemployment relief under the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES; P.L. 116-136) and the
Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020 (section 231
of P.L. 116-260) included provisions to temporarily avoid
sequestration of essential benefits.
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers railroad
unemployment and sickness benefits, as well as other railroad-
specific employment benefit programs. The RRB meets its
responsibilities of administering benefits to hundreds of
thousands of beneficiaries using legacy computer systems that
were built 40 years ago and are increasingly difficult to
maintain. As a result, RRB's essential functions are strained
by these outdated systems, and the agency may require more
resources to assure the system's continued effectiveness. The
Subcommittee will evaluate potential measures to improve the
RRB's effectiveness and avoid unfair sequestration of benefits.

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

1. Clean Water Act and Water Infrastructure Programs

The Clean Water Act (Act) was enacted in 1972 to ``restore
and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity
of the Nation's waters.'' The Act established the basic
structure for regulating the discharge of pollutants into the
waters of the U.S., provided the EPA with authority to
establish nationwide standards for water pollution control
programs that are implemented either by the EPA or approved
states, funded the construction of wastewater treatment
projects, and recognized the need to address nonpoint sources
of pollution.
While the Act has made significant progress in addressing
water quality impairments, continued improvement of water
quality will likely require a combination of regulatory and
non-regulatory approaches, as well as continued and increased
investment in the implementation of water quality-related and
water infrastructure programs. The Subcommittee's oversight
will focus on issues related to implementation of the Act, both
by Federal agencies and approved states, as well as the need
for additional water infrastructure investment.
The Subcommittee will conduct oversight of the
implementation of various regulatory and non-regulatory
programs under the Act, including how the EPA and the Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps) implement and enforce these programs
in conjunction with approved states, and trends on the
effectiveness of the Act to improve local water quality. This
includes oversight of issues involving the establishment and
implementation of water quality standards and total maximum
daily loads; the development and application of new or revised
effluent limitations; compliance with and enforcement of the
permitting programs of the Act under section 402 (point source
discharges of pollutants under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES permit program) and section 404
(permitting of discharges of dredged or fill materials)); and
how the EPA and the Corps assert Federal jurisdiction and make
jurisdictional determinations under the Act. Oversight also
will include an examination of Federal and state policies and
efforts to address the presence of (or reduce or eliminate the
discharge of) nutrients and other contaminants in waters under
the Act and other Federal statutes, the impact of permitted and
unpermitted releases on waters that may be used as a source of
drinking water, as well as combined and sanitary sewer
overflows, stormwater, certain agricultural activities, and
nonpoint sources of pollution.
Continued investments in U.S. water-related infrastructure
should: (1) prioritize the creation of American jobs and the
utilization of American-made products; (2) support a healthy
and sustainable economy and environment; and (3) protect public
health and safety. In furtherance of these points, 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;
opportunities for utilities to increase their overall
efficiency and resiliency; wastewater security; and
infrastructure needs. The Subcommittee will also examine local
affordability concerns, including whether and how existing
clean water infrastructure financing authorities are utilized
by different types of communities, and whether additional
Federal resources can and should be targeted to address local
affordability concerns. The Subcommittee may also examine how
existing and new clean water financing authorities serve to
address the water infrastructure needs of small, rural, tribal,
and low-income communities.
The Subcommittee will continue to review changes and
proposed changes of previous administrations related to their
interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of the Clean
Water Act, and whether these changes are consistent with the
Act, with judicial interpretations of the Act, and with the
science of protecting and restoring the chemical, physical, and
biological integrity of the nation's waters.
Further, the Subcommittee will continue to review the EPA's
implementation of integrated approaches to municipal stormwater
and wastewater management, the utilization of green
infrastructure and nature-based approaches to addressing local
water quality concerns and infrastructure resiliency, and
providing of technical, financial, and integrated planning
assistance to disadvantaged communities for achieving and
maintaining clean water compliance, as well as other local
quality-of-life benefits. The Subcommittee may investigate
whether non-regulatory approaches, such as water quality
trading and other market-based approaches, and other innovative
approaches undertaken by state and local governments, could
result in improvements to the environment.

2. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resources Program

The Subcommittee will review efforts to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the civil works program of the
Corps, including the planning, authorization, and
implementation of water resources development projects, and the
Corps' efforts to improve the affordability, resiliency, and
sustainability of civil works projects in the short- and long-
term. The Subcommittee will oversee changes made by the Water
Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 (P.L. 116-260) related
to the financing and maintenance of harbor and inland waterways
infrastructure and efforts towards full utilization of annual
harbor maintenance trust fund collections for the maintenance
of large, medium, and small (emerging) harbors. The
Subcommittee will also ensure the expeditious implementation of
other provisions of WRDA 2020 (and other recently enacted
WRDAs), including provisions related to use of natural- and
nature-based approaches to addressing water resources
development projects; implementation of the Principles,
Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G) for the development of
future water resources development projects; provisions related
to environmental justice and the affordability of future Corps'
projects and studies; provisions related to quickly addressing
emergency flooding events; and project specific provisions
related to several comprehensive, watershed-level studies. The
Subcommittee will also continue to oversee the backlog of
authorized, but uninitiated Corps construction projects or
deferred Corps maintenance projects, and asset management of
projects in the Corps' operation and maintenance account,
including existing and future levels of service.
Continued investments in U.S. water-related infrastructure
should: (1) prioritize the creation of American jobs and the
utilization of American-made products; (2) support a healthy
and sustainable economy and environment; and (3) protect public
health and safety. The Subcommittee will focus on getting
projects built efficiently, cost effectively, and in a
resilient and sustainable manner, delivering long-term project
benefits to the public while also ensuring compliance with
existing planning and environmental laws, and examining any
disproportionate and adverse health or environmental effects on
minority communities, low-income communities, and Indian
Tribes.
The Subcommittee will also conduct oversight of the
implementation of various regulatory programs under the Clean
Water Act carried out by the Corps (in conjunction with EPA).
In addition to the issues related to the interpretation,
implementation, and enforcement of the Clean Water Act within
the Corps' responsibilities (also noted in the EPA-related
section), the Subcommittee will continue to oversee the Corps'
project-related and programmatic implementation of section 404
of the Act.

3. EPA--Superfund/Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act and Brownfields

The Superfund program under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; P.L. 96-510)
is aimed at cleaning up land in the U.S. that has been
contaminated by hazardous waste and poses a risk to human
health and/or the environment. The Brownfields program was
authorized under the Brownfields Revitalization and
Environmental Restoration Act (title II of P.L. 107-118, which
amended CERCLA). The Brownfields program is aimed at enhancing
state, local, and private-sector cleanups of properties, the
redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the
presence or potential presence of a contaminant. Unaddressed
brownfields and Superfund sites drive down property values and
tax revenues, pose potential human health concerns, and can
deter reinvestment in cities and towns. The Brownfields program
protects from Superfund liability many parties engaged in
voluntary brownfields cleanups and supports state and local
brownfields assessment and cleanup activities, and state
voluntary cleanup programs. The Subcommittee's oversight will
focus on issues related to implementation of the Superfund and
Brownfields programs.
The Subcommittee will also review efforts to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the contaminated site cleanup
process, the process of assessing natural resources damages,
and the efforts to hold responsible parties accountable,
consistent with Federal law. In addition, the Subcommittee will
review the liability, financing, and settlement mechanisms and
procedures under the current Superfund program, including the
relation of funding sources and levels for the Superfund and
Brownfields programs to current demands and needs. The
Subcommittee will continue reviewing implementation of the
EPA's brownfields program, including changes to the program
enacted in the Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local
Development Act of 2018, or the BUILD Act (P.L. 115-141).
The Subcommittee also will review the role of the states in
conducting and financing cleanups, and review the relationships
among the states, the EPA, and other Federal entities in
implementing the Superfund and Brownfields programs.
In addition, the GAO in 2017 added to its high-risk list
the U.S. Government's environmental liabilities for cleaning up
areas where Federal activities have contaminated the
environment.\14\ Various Federal laws, including the Superfund
law, agreements with States, and court decisions require the
Federal government to clean up environmental hazards at Federal
sites and facilities. According to GAO, in fiscal year 2016,
the Federal government's estimated environmental liability was
$447 billion; however, this estimate does not reflect all of
the future cleanup responsibilities Federal agencies may
face.\15\ The Committee will conduct oversight of the Federal
government's actions to assess, quantify, and address its
environmental liabilities as they relate to those Federal
agencies and laws under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
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\14\U.S. Government Accountability Office, Report to Congressional
Committees, High Risk Series: Progress on Many High-Risk Areas, While
Substantial Efforts Needed on Others (GAO-17-317, February 2017),
available at https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-17-317 and https://
www.gao.gov/assets/690/682765.pdf.
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4. Tennessee Valley Authority

The Subcommittee will review the management of the
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and its programs, including
its energy program, operations in the current marketplace, its
long-term management of the TVA assets, properties, and
byproducts of energy generation, and the impact of the TVA debt
on its long-term goals. The Subcommittee may also examine
issues related to its management of the TVA workforce and the
TVA's responsibilities in meeting its employee pension and
retirement obligations.

5. Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

The Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation (SLSDC) is a wholly owned government enterprise
created in 1954 to construct, operate, and develop jointly with
Canada a seaway between Montreal and Lake Erie. The SLSDC is
operated under the Secretary of Transportation's general
direction and supervision. The Subcommittee will review the
overall operations of the SLSDC, the management of commercial
traffic through the St. Lawrence Seaway in coordination with
Canada's Saint Lawrence Seaway Authority, and the progress made
by the SLSDC in meeting its 10-year asset renewal effort for
U.S.-controlled assets of the Seaway.

6. Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the
Department of Agriculture is authorized to give technical and
financial help to local organizations planning and carrying out
watershed projects for flood protection, agricultural water
management, recreation, municipal and industrial water supply,
and wildlife enhancement. The Subcommittee will review the
overall operations of the NRCS as they relate to implementation
of the Watershed and Flood Prevention programs and Watershed
Rehabilitation Program, which are under the jurisdiction of the
Subcommittee.

7. International Boundary and Water Commission

The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) was
established in 1889 with the responsibility for applying the
boundary and water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico and
settling any disputes over their application. The body is
comprised of both U.S. and Mexican sections, headed by an
Engineer-Commissioner who is appointed by the President. The
U.S. section is headquartered in El Paso, TX, and operates
under the guidance of the State Department. The IBWC carries
out, in accordance with their governing treaties, the
distribution, regulation, and conservation of water in the Rio
Grande and Colorado Rivers for use by both countries; joint
construction, operations, and maintenance of international
storage dams and reservoirs; and hydroelectric plants, flood
protection, and sanitation projects for border water quality
problems, as well as demarcating the boundary between the U.S.
and Mexico.
The Subcommittee will review the overall operations of the
IBWC, including its management and financing of several flood
damage reduction and water- and wastewater-related
infrastructure projects under the authority of the Commission.

PART B

Part B of this section contains a summary of the actions
taken by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to
implement the Oversight Plan for the 117th Congress and the
recommendations made with respect to this plan. Part B also
contains a summary of the additional oversight activities
undertaken by the Committee, and the recommendations made or
actions taken thereon.

Subcommittee on Aviation

1. Addressing COVID-19 in the U.S. Aviation Industry

On February 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.''
On February 8, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) supporting a Federal mask mandate
for travelers in the United States, and supporting Executive
Order 13998, Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and
International Travel.
On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.''
On March 11, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Administrator of the FAA requesting a continuance
of the ``zero-tolerance'' enforcement policy with respect to
passengers who refuse to wear masks and cause disturbances on
airline flights.
On March 15, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Secretary of
the Treasury requesting a resolution to any delay in providing
Payroll Support Program Assistance to furloughed aviation
employees as provided in Coronavirus Response and Relief
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA, Pub. L. 116-260).
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 23, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage
and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
On March 17, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation led 129 Minority
Members in demanding the Biden Administration rescind its
arbitrary extension of the federal transportation mask mandate.
On April 8, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and Subcommittee on Aviation partnered with the Ranking Members
of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
and the Senate Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee
in sending a letter to the President ahead of the April 18,
2022, expiration of the transportation mask mandate.

2. Implementation of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act

On October 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA
Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act.''

3. Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
study unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating within the
national airspace. The study is requested to examine efforts to
integrate UAS the potential for their operation and
coordination with the FAA.
On April 27, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
On May 18, 2021, Subcommittee on Aviation conducted a
roundtable titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC
Modernization.''
On July 20, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
On January 20, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter
to the Administrator of the FAA registering concerns regarding
the agency's fiscal year 2022 budget reprogramming request to
restructure its research and development portfolio and ongoing
efforts to integrate new airspace entrants. The letter opposed
the request and encouraged the FAA to make the revisions
necessary to comply with the related requirements outlined in
the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
On March 17, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community Concerns.''
On May 17, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to
Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.''
On August 5, 2022, the Chairs of the Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging the agency to
prioritize the review of a final rule from the Department of
Transportation (DOT) mandating certain duty period limitations
and rest requirements as required under section 335 of the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018.

4. Implementation of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of
2016

On May 18, 2021, Subcommittee on Aviation conducted a
roundtable titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC
Modernization.''

5. Implementation of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

On May 18, 2021, Subcommittee on Aviation conducted a
roundtable titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC
Modernization.''

6. Safety Programs

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO study UAS operating within the
national airspace. The study is requested to examine efforts to
integrate UAS the potential for their operation and
coordination with the FAA.
On April 27, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
On May 18, 2021, Subcommittee on Aviation conducted a
roundtable titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC
Modernization.''
On June 16, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination
of the FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight.''
On September 23, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage
and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.''
On October 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA
Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act.''
On February 3, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and
Aviation Safety.''
On April 6, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``National Transportation Safety Board
Reauthorization.''
On July 13, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``The State of General Aviation.''

7. Investment in Airport Infrastructure

On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.''
On May 20, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO review the emerging advanced air
mobility and urban air mobility industries and the unique
infrastructure needs, operating costs and financing, and
anticipated growth scenarios for these emerging markets.
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
On November 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
On May 17, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to
Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.''
On July 13, 2022, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``The State of General Aviation.''

8. Airline Competition, Financial Position, and Customer Service

On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.''
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 23, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage
and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
On August 26, 2022, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to DOT to express significant concerns regarding DOT's
decision to require the removal of an equal growth provision in
the Order to Show Cause, Order 2022-6-15 (Docket DOT-OST-2020-
0105), tentatively granting antitrust-immunity for a joint
venture between Delta Air Lines, Inc. and LATAM Airlines, and
urge DOT to immediately reconsider its decision.

9. U.S. AEROSPACE WORKFORCE

On January 11, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee and
the Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Administrator of the FAA requesting enforcement of regulations
relating to assaulting, intimidating, threatening, or
interfering with an airline crewmember's performance of their
duties to preserve aviation safety. The letter was in response
to the riot and infiltration of the Capitol Complex on January
6, 2021; in anticipation of possible additional incidents on
January 20, 2021; and reports of those involved interfering
with flight crews.
On February 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.''
On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.''
On July 20, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part I.''
On August 6, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Administrator of the FAA requesting that the FAA
provide the Committee with the needs and additional authorities
requested to protect passengers and crew from the increase of
unruly conduct on airlines.
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''

10. Oversight of the Commercial Space Industry

On March 25, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the FAA registering
concerns about the December 2020 SpaceX commercial space launch
in violation of FAA safety requirements.
On June 16, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination
of the FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight.''
On November 8, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to FAA expressing continued concerns regarding the
safety culture developing in commercial space and requesting a
briefing on a safety review of Blue Origin, FAA's role in
assessing the accuracy of information provided to space flight
participants, and FAA's facilitation of voluntary consensus
standards for human space flight.
On June 24, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to
DOT expressing concerns about oversight of commercial space
transportation accident investigations and urging DOT to
instruct the FAA to work with the National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB) to update the memorandum of agreement
regarding commercial space transportation accident
investigations in a manner which ensured the investigatory
independence and authority of the NTSB.

11. Evaluation of FAA's NextGen Air Traffic Control Modernization

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Comptroller General requesting the GAO review the status of the
implementation of NextGen capabilities in terms of cost and
schedule, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
implementation of NextGen, and the FAA's actions to address any
setbacks.
On May 18, 2021, Subcommittee on Aviation conducted a
roundtable titled ``Final Approach: An Update on ATC
Modernization.''

12. Cybersecurity of the National Airspace System

On November 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
On December 2, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''

13. Oversight of Implementation and Deployment of Counter-UAS Authority

On April 27, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
On May 20, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General requesting the GAO review the FAA's efforts regarding
the use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies at U.S.
airports.

14. National Transportation Safety Board

On April 6, 2022, the Full Committee held ahearing titled
``National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.''

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

1. Maritime Transportation Programs Budget Oversight

On March 8, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal
Maritime Commission (FMC) requesting that FMC take immediate
action to ensure that ocean carriers are complying with the
Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage and abiding by
subtitle IV, Regulation of Ocean Shipping, of title 46, United
States Code, popularly known as the Shipping Act.
On April 28, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members
of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on
Homeland Security urging them to fund the Coast Guard
Operations and Support account and the Procurement,
Construction, and Improvements account at no less than the
levels authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
and the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2020.
On April 28, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members
of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development requesting the
inclusion of $3.5 billion to fund the Maritime Transportation
System Emergency Relief Authority (MTSERA) in the fiscal year
2022 DOT appropriations bill.
On July 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Review of
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Programs.''
On February 28, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation introduced H.R. 6865, the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022. The legislation authorized the Coast
Guard and provided new requirements concerning the Coast
Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, protection of
mariners and environmental compliance. On March 2, 2022, H.R.
6865 was considered and reported out favorably, as amended, by
the Committee. On March 29, 2022, H.R. 6865 passed the House of
Representatives under suspension of the rules.
On April 27, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Review of
Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Programs.''
On April 28, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members
of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on
Homeland Security urging them to fund the Coast Guard
Operations and Support account and the Procurement,
Construction, and Improvements at no less than the levels
provided in H.R. 6865, the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2022.

2. Coast Guard Acquisitions

On September 29, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to the Comptroller General requesting that the GAO
review the Coast Guard's IT acquisition standards and
practices.
On November 16, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Rebuilding
Coast Guard Infrastructure to Sustain and Enhance Mission
Capability.''

3. Arctic

On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General asking
the GAO to examine to what extent the Coast Guard, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the
Department of Defense (DOD) collaborated to assess, manage, and
mitigate safety, security, and stewardships risks in the Arctic
as well as what actions, if any, the Coast Guard has taken to
manage risks to its operations, infrastructure, and workforce
planning in the Arctic.
On December 7, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``U.S. Coast
Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and
Environmental Responsibility.''

4. Coast Guard Mission Balance/Performance

On February 24, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Commandant of the Coast
Guard expressing concern about outdated Fleet Mix Analyses that
no longer reflect the current threat environment or demands on
the Coast Guard, as well as the capacity of the Coast Guard
cutter fleet to meet mission needs.
On October 20, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Achieving
Mission Balance: Positioning the Coast Guard for the Future.''
On April 18, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to the Comptroller General requesting that the GAO
examine the culture within the Coast Guard as it pertains to
the sexual orientation and gender identity of active duty
servicemembers.
On July 27, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Enhancing
Personnel Resources to Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast
Guard.''
On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting that the GAO conduct a follow-up review to determine
how the operational capabilities and capacities of the Coast
Guard's cutter fleet have changed since the deployment of
replacement cutters within the last ten years.
On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting that the GAO examine the Coast Guard's efforts to
ensure its aircraft are meeting mission needs and the
challenges it has encountered in doing so.
On October 12, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General
requesting that the GAO review the Coast Guard's efforts to
recruit and retain its workforce, and challenges it has faced
in these endeavors.

5. Maritime Domain Awareness

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

6. Coast Guard Prevention and Response Activities

On February 28, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation introduced H.R. 6865, the Don Young Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2022. The legislation included provisions
to improve the Coast Guard's prevention and response
capabilities. On March 2, 2022, H.R. 6865 was considered and
reported out favorably, as amended, by the Committee. On March
29, 2022, H.R. 6865 passed the House of Representatives under
suspension of the rules.

7. Marine Highways

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

8. Coast Guard Marine Safety Activities

On March 21, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``A Review of
Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety.''
On July 6, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Commandant of the Coast Guard
expressing concern over the Coast Guard's lack of involvement
and action in the offshore leasing process at the Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management and requesting that the Coast Guard
ensure navigational safety in areas designated as port access
routes.

9. National Maritime Strategy

On February 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``State of the
U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
On February 25, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to the Secretary of the DOT requesting that the DOT
prioritize implementing a backup timing capability for Global
Position Systems (GPS), specifically the immediate
implementation of the 2018 National Timing Reliance and
Security Act.
On February 26, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Acting Director of the
Office of Management and Budget urging the Administration to
establish a Federal Backup for the GPS timing signal that can
weather minor disruptions and provide a solid infrastructure
for future technologies.
On April 15, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Practical Steps
Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels,
Ports, and Technology.''
On May 21, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a
letter to President Biden asking that the Administration direct
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to withdraw the March
2021 ruling that a vessel transporting the building materials
for a wind project from a U.S. location to the seabed of the
Outer Continental Shelf is not in all circumstances subject to
the Jones Act.
On June 15, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Impacts of
Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on
the North American Supply Chain.''
On November 17, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look at
North American Supply Chains.''
On December 2, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to President Biden expressing strong
disapproval of the response from CBP to the Committees' concern
regarding the CBP ruling, which determined that a vessel
transporting building materials for a wind project from a U.S.
location to the seabed of the Outer Continental Shelf is not
subject to the Jones Act, and requesting that the
Administration direct CBP to withdraw the March 2021 ruling and
reinstate the January 2021 decision.
On September 14, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``Cargo
Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy
American Laws.''
On October 21, 2022, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Secretary of DHS and the
Secretary of DOT expressing disappointment over the decision to
grant Jones Act waivers for the delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico
on a foreign vessel during Hurricane Fiona, as well as seeking
information about how they retroactively determined vessel
nonavailability.

10. Status of the U.S. Merchant Marine

On February 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation held a hearing titled ``State of the
U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
On October 29, 2021, the Chairs of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Armed Services,
Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Subcommittee on Seapower
and Projection Forces, and Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation sent a letter to the Secretary of
the DOT relaying concerns over recent allegations of sexual
assault at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA),
requesting USMMA suspend Sea Year until it develops a public
written action plan that includes detailed steps to ensure the
safety of cadets at sea, and requesting the removal of
Superintendent Buono.

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management

1. Emergency Management

On March 18, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in
Resilience and Mitigation.''
On May 13, 2021, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management sent a letter to FEMA
Administrator to request information and details on FEMA's
individual assistance and denial rates given reports of low
approval rate for assistance under the Individuals and
Households Program.
On June 23, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing
titled ``FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond: Coordinating
Mission, Vision, and Budget.''
On August 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works sent a letter to the Acting
Assistant Secretary for Economic Development of the U.S.
Economic Development Administration (EDA) requesting periodic
updates on how the $3 billion in additional funding under the
American Rescue Plan Act and the additional $1.5 billion
allocated under the CARES Act are being awarded. Detailed
reports are necessary to ensure transparency and that these
funds are distributed equally and fairly, relative to need, to
encourage economic development across disadvantaged
communities.
On October 26, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately
Designed to Assist Communities Before, During, and After
Wildfire.''
On February 14, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management sent a letter to the
Administrator of FEMA requesting an update on the Hazard
Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant program's burdensome
application process, the current status of FEMA'sactions on
implementing GAO's recommendations from the GAO-21-140 report
issued in February 2021, FEMA's coordination between streams of
assistance, and BCA calculations for small and disadvantaged
communities.
On February 14, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management sent a letter to the
FEMA Administrator to express concern that the structure and
requirements of mitigation grant applications appear to present
systemic barriers for small, rural, and disadvantaged
communities trying to compete for these Federal mitigation
funds.
On February 16, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder
Perspectives.''
On April 5, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing
titled ``FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026 Strategic
Plan.''
On September 15, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery
Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After
Hurricanes Irma & Maria.''

2. Border Security

On April 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of
FEMA requesting an update on FEMA's role at the border in the
management of migrants, including unaccompanied minors, what
interagency agreements and/or memorandums of understanding were
in place, the number of unaccompanied minors in facilities
under FEMA's control, what funding mechanism is being used to
pay for FEMA's resources and assets, and a detailed report of
FEMA's assets being utilized and how it affects other disaster
work.
On July 27, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee
sent a letter to the Administrator FEMA requesting an update on
FEMA's role at the border given the Biden Administration
efforts to terminate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP),
including a copy of The Emergency Food and Shelter Program's
(ESFP) latest annual report, a description of activities funded
with the $100 million funded under the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) to EFSP, the number of individuals assisted through EFSP
by DHS versus those assisted through traditional EFSP
activities, a detailed account of funds being used to relocate
migrants throughout the United States, the administrative costs
of the EFSP program, what involvement FEMA has in assisting
grantees after funds are dispersed, and an account of any other
way FEMA is involved in the ongoing migrant crisis.

3. Leasing

4. Real Property Management

On May 13, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing
titled ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A View
from The Private Sector.''
On November 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``The General Services Administration's
Priorities for 2021 and Beyond.''
On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
GAO, requesting a report on General Services Administration's
(GSA) space utilization rates, including the data GSA collects
to better understand space needs, public and private sector
methods to understand space needs, possible space and cost-
savings by implementing new space projection, health
considerations with COVID-19, opportunities for co-locating
special use spaces, challenges by implementing new space
utilization rates, and how GSA can better hone their space
needs.
On November 10, 2021, the Chair and Ranking Member of the
Full Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the
GAO, requesting a report on GSA's sustainability initiatives
related to its building portfolio, including what the key
sustainability efforts GSA is taking related to construction
and operation of its portfolio, what progress GSA has made in
achieving its performance and sustainable building goals, if
GSA's sustainability efforts are producing the expected
benefits, and what the key challenges are in achieving its
performance and sustainable building goals.

5. Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP)

On November 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``The General Services Administration's
Priorities for 2021 and Beyond.''
On June 22, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing
titled ``Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA
Facilities.''

6. Federal Courthouses

On August 18, 2022 the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full
Committee sent a letter to the Comptroller General of the GAO,
requesting a report on the U.S. Courts Design Guide,
specifically to what extent courthouse projects funded in 2016
conform to the Design Guide specifications, the key changes
made to the Design Guide since the first issue in 1991, and how
the judiciary has taken into account the prevalence of telework
to reduce space waste.

7. Federal Protective Service (FPS)

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

8. Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

9. Smithsonian Institution Facilities

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

10. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

11. Economic Development

On April 28, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``Investing in America: Reauthorization of the
Economic Development Administration.''

12. Old Post Office Building

The Committee intends to continue to examine this issue.

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

1. Surface Transportation Investment and Program Authorizations

On March 25, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``The Administration's Priorities for Transportation
Infrastructure.''
On September 28, 2021, the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit held a hearing titled ``Examining the Role of Ferries
in Improving Mobility.''
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters'' and received
testimony on the surface transportation provisions of the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

2. Surface Transportation Funding

On March 25, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``The Administration's Priorities for Transportation
Infrastructure.''
On June 25, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a letter to
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Nuria
Fernandez to express support for Capital Investment Grant (CIG)
funding included in the American Rescue Plan Act be used to
assist construction firms facing unforeseeable construction
costs and schedule changes due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters'' and received
testimony on the surface transportation provisions of the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

3. Addressing the Threat of Climate Change

On March 17, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
On March 25, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``The Administration's Priorities for Transportation
Infrastructure.''
On January 10, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Full
Committee and various Committee Members sent a letter to
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Secretary of
Energy Jennifer Granholm urging the implementation of a robust
Buy America strategy for electric vehicle production and
electric vehicle infrastructure, with appropriate labor and
environmental standards.
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On July 26, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a letter to the
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in support of the
Federal Highway Administration's proposed performance measure
to track reductions in greenhouse gas emissions on the National
Highway System.

4. Ensuring a Qualified Transportation Workforce

On April 27, 2022, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
held a hearing titled ``Examining Workforce Development and Job
Creation in Surface Transportation Construction.''
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On September 28, 2022, the Chair of the Full Committee sent
a letter to the FTA requesting enhanced oversight of Buy
America compliance for transit rolling stock procurements
involving state-owned enterprises.
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters'' and received
testimony on the surface transportation provisions of the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

5. Motor Carrier Oversight

6. Improving the Safety of U.S. Roadways

On February 24, 2021, the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit held a hearing titled ``Examining Equity in
Transportation Safety Enforcement.''
On March 18, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Acting Chair of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) expressing opposition to the FCC's decision to
share the 5.9 GHz radio frequency band (or Safety Band) with
unlicensed wireless networking technologies.
On June 8, 2022, the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
held a hearing titled ``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis:
Building Safer Roads for All.''
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On August 8, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
sent a letter to the Chair of the FCC expressing support for
transportation stakeholders to have authority to operate
Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology in the 5.9 GHz radio
frequency band.
On December 15, 2022, the Chair and Ranking of the
Committee sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation
expressing support for strong DOT leadership for the deployment
of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies.

7. Effects of COVID-19 on Surface Transportation

On February 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing on
``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from COVID:
Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps'' that included
testimony on the impacts of COVID-19 on surface transportation.
On February 9, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit sent a
letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to request
information about the department's plan to implement the
Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act or
CERTS Act.
On November 17, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look at
North American Supply Chain Challenges'' that included
testimony of the impacts of COVID-19 on the trucking industry.
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters'' and received
testimony on the surface transportation provisions of the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

8. Surface Transportation Innovation

On March 18, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the Acting Chair of the FCC expressing opposition to
the FCC's decision to share the 5.9 GHz radio frequency band
(or Safety Band) with unlicensed wireless networking
technologies.
On February 2, 2022, the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit held a hearing titled ``The Road Ahead for Automated
Vehicles.''
On July 19, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On August 8, 2022, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
sent a letter to the Chair of the FCC expressing support for
transportation stakeholders to have authority to operate
Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology in the 5.9 GHz radio
frequency band.

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

1. Rail Infrastructure Investment and Financing

On March 10, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Full
Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for
Economic and Environmental Progress.''
On May 6, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``When Unlimited
Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges
of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
On November 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Does
Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?''
On December 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled
``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger
Rail.''
On February 24, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to
urge finalization of the Northeast Corridor inventory to allow
these projects to move forward.
On July 22, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''

2. Amtrak

On February 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.''
On March 10, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Full
Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for
Economic and Environmental Progress.''
On May 6, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``When Unlimited
Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges
of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
On November 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Does
Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?''
On December 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled
``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger
Rail.''
On February 24, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the FRA to urge finalization of the Northeast
Corridor inventory to allow these projects to move forward.
On March 8, 2022, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Stakeholder
Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
On April 6, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.''
On May 12, 2022, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Board Member
Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
On July 22, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''

3. Rail Safety

On February 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next Steps.''
On April 1, 2021, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the NTSB to urge it to remain vigilant and
identify and respond to safety challenges at a time when the
freight rail industry continues to undergo major changes
resulting from the implementation of the precision scheduled
railroading model.
On April 6, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization.''
On April 6, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the FRA to urge finalization of an outstanding
mandate from 2008 to address the condition of railroad worker
fatigue and its negative effects on safety.
On June 10, 2022, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials wrote to the
Administrator of the FRA seeking information regarding the
denial of waivers to test Automated Track Inspection
technology.
On June 14, 2022, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Examining
Freight Rail Safety.''
On September 29, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''

4. Surface Transportation Board

On March 10, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Full
Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for
Economic and Environmental Progress.''
On July 16, 2021, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a
letter to the STB expressing opposition to the voting trust
proposed by Canadian National Railway Company (in its proposed
merger with Kansas City Southern Railway Company.
On December 9, 2021, the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled
``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger
Rail.''
On March 8, 2022, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Stakeholder
Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
On May 12, 2022, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled ``Board Member
Views on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
On July 22, 2022, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.''

5. Pipeline Safety

On April 29, 2021, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee
on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials sent a letter
to the GAO requesting to be a co-requester of a review of
aspects of pipeline component manufacturing and associated
compliance with U.S. safety laws and standards requested on
December 30, 2020, by the Chair of the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
On May 11, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials, and various Committee Members, wrote to the White
House National Security Advisor expressing concern about the
security of the nation's critical infrastructure and the
industrial control systems (ICS) in response to a ransomware
attack against the Colonial Pipeline Company.
On October 14, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials wrote to the Acting Administrator of the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
concerning implementation of the Protecting Our Infrastructure
of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 or PIPES Act.
On November 4, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
On December 22, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials, and various Committee Members sent a
letter to the Acting Administrator of the PHMSA expressing
concern about the Biden Administration's proposed rule to
suspend final regulations authorizing the transportation of
liquefied natural gas (LNG) by freight rail.
On August 1, 2022, the Ranking Members of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and
Ports sent a letter jointly to the Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration regarding prioritizing actions
mandated by the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and
Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 or PIPES Act.
On November 2, 2022, the Chairs of the Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the PHMSA to urge them to focus on
implementing the new pipeline safety mandates and outstanding
requirements from previous reauthorizations.

6. Hazardous Materials Safety

The Committee will continue to oversee this issue.

7. PHMSA Safety Culture

On November 2, 2022, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
sent a letter to the PHMSA to urge them to focus on
implementing the new pipeline safety and environmental mandates
from the Preventing Illicit Paraphernalia for Exchange Systems
Act or PIPES Act of 2020.

8. Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.''
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

1. Clean Water Act and Water Infrastructure Programs

On April 21, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``Sustainable Wastewater
Infrastructure: Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate
Adaptation and Mitigation.''
On July 14, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``President Biden's Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives.''
On October 6, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``Emerging Contaminants,
Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality,
Public Health, and Communities.''
On July 22, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a roundtable hearing at the Lake Hopatcong
Yacht Club at 75 North Bertrand Road, Mount Arlington, NJ
titled ``Local Perspectives: Combating Harmful Algal Blooms in
the Garden State.''
On September 20, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment held a hearing titled ``The Clean Water Act at
Fifty: Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of
Transformative Legislation.''

2. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resources Program

On March 23, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``The Water Resources
Development Act of 2020: Status of Essential Provisions.''
On June 24, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``President Biden's Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives.''
On June 25, 2021, the Ranking Members of the Committee and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment sent a
letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator
Regan and Assistant Secretary Michael L. Connor to express
concern about the EPA and Corps' intent to revise the
definition of ``waters of the United States.''
On January 12, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment held a hearing titled ``Proposals for a Water
Resources Development Act of 2022: Part I--Administration
Priorities.''
On February 8, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment held a hearing titled ``Proposals for a Water
Resources Development Act of 2022: Part II--Stakeholder
Priorities.''
On March 16, 2022, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``Proposals for a Water
Resources Development Act of 2022: Part III--Members' Day
Hearing.''
On September 20, 2022, the Ranking Members of all
congressional standing committees sent a letter to the
Administrator of the EPA and Assistant Secretary of the
Department of the Army (Civil Works) to express concerns about
the EPA and Corps' rulemaking to revise the definition of
``waters of the United States'' under the Clean Water Act.

3. EPA--Superfund/Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act and Brownfields

On July 14, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``President Biden's Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from several Federal agency
officials under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, including
Dr. Patrick N. Breysse, Director, Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry, Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS).
On December 8, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment held a hearing titled ``Promoting Economic and
Community Redevelopment and Environmental Justice in the
Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated Properties.''

4. Tennessee Valley Authority

On June 24, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``President Biden's Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from several Federal agency
officials under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, including
Mr. Jeff Lyash, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Tennessee Valley Authority.

5. Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

6. Natural Resources Conservation Service

7. International Boundary and Water Commission

On June 24, 2021, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment held a hearing titled ``President Biden's Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives.''
The Subcommittee received testimony from several Federal agency
officials under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee, including
Mr. Daniel Avila, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Sector of the
International Boundary and Water Commission.

APPENDIX III--MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

January 2021

On January 4, 2021, Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon was
elected as Chair and Mr. Sam Graves of Missouri as Ranking
Member pursuant to H. Res. 9 and H. Res. 10, respectively.
On January 28, 2021, the Democratic Members and Republican
Members were elected to the Committee pursuant to H. Res. 62
and H. Res. 63, respectively.
The Subcommittee assignments were agreed to at the Full
Committee Organizational Meeting on February 4, 2021. The
Membership was as follows:

Full Committee

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, Chair
Sam Graves, Missouri, Ranking
Member

(37-32)

Don Young, Alaska Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Arkansas Columbia
Bob Gibbs, Ohio Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Daniel Webster, Florida Rick Larsen, Washington
Thomas Massie, Kentucky Grace F. Napolitano, California
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Rodney Davis, Illinois Albio Sires, New Jersey
John Katko, New York John Garamendi, California
Brian Babin, Texas Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Garret Graves, Louisiana Georgia
David Rouzer, North Carolina Andre Carson, Indiana
Mike Bost, Illinois Dina Titus, Nevada
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Doug LaMalfa, California Jared Huffman, California
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Julia Brownley, California
Brian J. Mast, Florida Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoMark DeSaulnier, California
Troy Balderson, Ohio Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Salud O. Carbajal, California
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Greg Stanton, Arizona
Michael Guest, Mississippi Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Sharice Davids, Kansas, Vice Chair
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Antonio Delgado, New York
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Michelle Steel, California Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Nikema Williams, Georgia
Marie Newman, Illinois
Vacancy

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Subcommittee on Aviation

Rick Larsen, Washington, Chair
Garret Graves, Louisiana, Ranking
Member

(21-18)

Don Young, Alaska Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Thomas Massie, Kentucky Andre Carson, Indiana
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Sharice Davids, Kansas
John Katko, New York Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Brian J. Mast, Florida Nikema Williams, Georgia
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Georgia
Troy Balderson, Ohio Dina Titus, Nevada
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Julia Brownley, California
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Mark DeSaulnier, California
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Greg Stanton, Arizona
Michelle Steel, California Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
John Garamendi, California
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Salud O. Carbajal, California,
Chair
Bob Gibbs, Ohio, Ranking Member

(8-7)

Don Young, Alaska Rick Larsen, Washington
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management

Dina Titus, Nevada, Chair
Daniel Webster, Florida, Ranking
Member

(8-7)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoColumbia
Michael Guest, Mississippi Sharice Davids, Kansas
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Grace F. Napolitano, California
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) John Garamendi, California
Vacancy
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia, Chair
Rodney Davis, Illinois, Ranking
Member

(31-27)

Don Young, Alaska Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Arkansas Albio Sires, New Jersey
Bob Gibbs, Ohio John Garamendi, California
Thomas Massie, Kentucky Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Georgia
John Katko, New York Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Brian Babin, Texas Julia Brownley, California
David Rouzer, North Carolina Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Mike Bost, Illinois Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Doug LaMalfa, California Mark DeSaulnier, California
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Greg Stanton, Arizona
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoColin Z. Allred, Texas
Troy Balderson, Ohio Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Antonio Delgado, New York
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Michael Guest, Mississippi Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Grace F. Napolitano, California
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Jared Huffman, California
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Salud O. Carbajal, California
Michelle Steel, California Sharice Davids, Kansas
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Nikema Williams, Georgia
Marie Newman, Illinois
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey,
Chair
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford,
Arkansas, Ranking Member

(18-15)

Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Rodney Davis, Illinois Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Mike Bost, Illinois Marie Newman, Illinois
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Doug LaMalfa, California Albio Sires, New Jersey
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Andre Carson, Indiana
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Troy Balderson, Ohio Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Grace F. Napolitano, California
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Georgia
Michelle Steel, California Dina Titus, Nevada
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Jared Huffman, California
Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Vacancy
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Grace F. Napolitano, California,
Chair
David Rouzer, North Carolina,
Ranking Member

(15-13)

Daniel Webster, Florida Jared Huffman, California
John Katko, New York Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Brian Babin, Texas John Garamendi, California
Garret Graves, Louisiana Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Antonio Delgado, New York
Doug LaMalfa, California Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Brian J. Mast, Florida Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoSalud O. Carbajal, California
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Greg Stanton, Arizona
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

May and June 2021

On May 12, 2021, Mr. Troy A. Carter of Louisiana was
elected to the Committee pursuant to H. Res. 384. The Committee
approved the Subcommittee assignments on June 9, 2021. The
Membership was as follows:

Full Committee

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, Chair
Sam Graves, Missouri, Ranking
Member

(37-32)

------

Subcommittee on Aviation

Rick Larsen, Washington, Chair
Garret Graves, Louisiana, Ranking
Member

(21-18)

------

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Salud O. Carbajal, California,
Chair
Bob Gibbs, Ohio, Ranking Member

(8-7)

------

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management

Dina Titus, Nevada, Chair
Daniel Webster, Florida, Ranking
Member

(8-7)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoColumbia
Michael Guest, Mississippi Sharice Davids, Kansas
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Grace F. Napolitano, California
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) John Garamendi, California
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

------

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia, Chair
Rodney Davis, Illinois, Ranking
Member

(31-27)

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Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey,
Chair
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford,
Arkansas, Ranking Member

(18-15)

Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Rodney Davis, Illinois Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Mike Bost, Illinois Marie Newman, Illinois
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Doug LaMalfa, California Albio Sires, New Jersey
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Andre Carson, Indiana
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Troy Balderson, Ohio Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Grace F. Napolitano, California
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Georgia
Michelle Steel, California Dina Titus, Nevada
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Jared Huffman, California
Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Grace F. Napolitano, California,
Chair
David Rouzer, North Carolina,
Ranking Member

(15-13)

Daniel Webster, Florida Jared Huffman, California
John Katko, New York Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Brian Babin, Texas John Garamendi, California
Garret Graves, Louisiana Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Antonio Delgado, New York
Doug LaMalfa, California Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Brian J. Mast, Florida Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoSalud O. Carbajal, California
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Greg Stanton, Arizona
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

2022

On March 18, 2022, Mr. Don Young of Alaska died in office
leaving a vacancy on the Full Committee and the Subcommittees
on Aviation; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; and
Highways and Transit.
On May 25, 2022, Mr. Antonio Delgado of New York resigned
from the U.S. House of Representatives.
On June 14, 2022, Mrs. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of
Florida was elected to the Committee pursuant to H. Res. 1173.
The Membership was as follows:

Full Committee

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon, Chair
Sam Graves, Missouri, Ranking
Member

(37-32)

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Subcommittee on Aviation

Rick Larsen, Washington, Chair
Garret Graves, Louisiana, Ranking
Member

(21-18)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Andre Carson, Indiana
John Katko, New York Sharice Davids, Kansas
Brian J. Mast, Florida Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Nikema Williams, Georgia
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Troy Balderson, Ohio Georgia
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Dina Titus, Nevada
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Julia Brownley, California
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Mark DeSaulnier, California
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Michelle Steel, California Greg Stanton, Arizona
Vacancy Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia
Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
John Garamendi, California
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

------

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation

Salud O. Carbajal, California,
Chair
Bob Gibbs, Ohio, Ranking Member

(8-7)

Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Rick Larsen, Washington
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Vacancy Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

------

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management

Dina Titus, Nevada, Chair
Daniel Webster, Florida, Ranking
Member

(8-7)

Thomas Massie, Kentucky Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoColumbia
Michael Guest, Mississippi Sharice Davids, Kansas
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Grace F. Napolitano, California
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) John Garamendi, California
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

------

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Columbia, Chair
Rodney Davis, Illinois, Ranking
Member

(31-27)

Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford, Arkansas Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Bob Gibbs, Ohio Albio Sires, New Jersey
Thomas Massie, Kentucky John Garamendi, California
Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
John Katko, New York Georgia
Brian Babin, Texas Sean Patrick Maloney, New York
David Rouzer, North Carolina Julia Brownley, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Doug LaMalfa, California Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Mark DeSaulnier, California
Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Anthony G. Brown, Maryland
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto RicoGreg Stanton, Arizona
Troy Balderson, Ohio Colin Z. Allred, Texas
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Conor Lamb, Pennsylvania
Michael Guest, Mississippi Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Grace F. Napolitano, California
Beth Van Duyne, Texas Jared Huffman, California
Carlos A. Gimenez, Florida Salud O. Carbajal, California
Michelle Steel, California Sharice Davids, Kansas
Vacancy Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Kaiali`i Kahele, Hawaii
Nikema Williams, Georgia
Marie Newman, Illinois
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,
Florida
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

------

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey,
Chair
Eric A. ``Rick'' Crawford,
Arkansas, Ranking Member

(18-15)

Scott Perry, Pennsylvania Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Rodney Davis, Illinois Seth Moulton, Massachusetts
Mike Bost, Illinois Marie Newman, Illinois
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Doug LaMalfa, California Albio Sires, New Jersey
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Andre Carson, Indiana
Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Pennsylvania Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Troy Balderson, Ohio Jesus G. Garcia, Illinois
Pete Stauber, Minnesota Marilyn Strickland, Washington
Tim Burchett, Tennessee Grace F. Napolitano, California
Dusty Johnson, South Dakota Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr.,
Troy E. Nehls, Texas Georgia
Michelle Steel, California Dina Titus, Nevada
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Jared Huffman, California
Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts
Jake Auchincloss, Massachusetts
Troy A. Carter, Louisiana
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Grace F. Napolitano, California,
Chair
David Rouzer, North Carolina,
Ranking Member

(15-13)

Daniel Webster, Florida Jared Huffman, California
John Katko, New York Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas
Brian Babin, Texas John Garamendi, California
Garret Graves, Louisiana Alan S. Lowenthal, California
Mike Bost, Illinois Tom Malinowski, New Jersey
Randy K. Weber, Sr., Texas Chris Pappas, New Hampshire
Doug LaMalfa, California Carolyn Bourdeaux, Georgia
Bruce Westerman, Arkansas Frederica S. Wilson, Florida
Brian J. Mast, Florida Salud O. Carbajal, California
Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, Puerto RicoGreg Stanton, Arizona
Nancy Mace, South Carolina Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of
Sam Graves, Missouri (Ex Officio) Columbia
Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,
Florida
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon (Ex
Officio)

APPENDIX IV--PUBLIC LAWS

117-2* H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title
II of S. Con. Res. 5.
Signed March 11, 2021
117-14 H.R. 1318, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act
To restrict the imposition by the Secretary of
Homeland Security of fines, penalties, duties,
or tariffs applicable only to coastwise
voyages, or prohibit otherwise qualified non-
United States citizens from serving as crew,
on specified vessels transporting passengers
between the State of Washington and the State
of Alaska, to address a Canadian cruise ship
ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-
19 pandemic on Alaskan communities, and for
other purposes.
Signed May 24, 2021
117-44 H.R. 5434, the Surface Transportation Extension
Act of 2021
To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway,
highway safety, and transit programs, and for
other purposes.
Signed October 2, 2021
117-52 H.R. 5763, the Further Surface Transportation
Extension Act of 2021
To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway,
highway safety, and transit programs, and for
other purposes.
Signed October 31, 2021
117-58 H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act
To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways,
highway safety programs, and transit programs,
and for other purposes.
Signed November 15, 2021
117-74 H.R. 390
To redesignate the Federal building located at
167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as
the ``Odell Horton Federal Building''.
Signed December 21, 2021
117-75 H.R. 4660
To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline
Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the
``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and
United States Courthouse''.
Signed December 21, 2021
117-81* S. 1605, the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022
An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2022 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.
Signed December 27, 2021
117-114 H.R. 3113, the Modernizing Access to Our Public
Land Act
To require the Secretary of the Interior, the
Secretary of Agriculture, and the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to
digitize and make publicly available
geographic information system mapping data
relating to public access to Federal land and
waters for outdoor recreation, and for other
purposes.
Signed April 29, 2022
117-115* S. 233, the Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2021
To designate the Rocksprings Station of the
U.S. Border Patrol located on West Main Street
in Rocksprings, Texas, as the ``Donna M. Doss
Border Patrol Station''.
Signed May 5, 2022
117-117 S. 400, the William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman
Y. Mineta Department of Transportation
Headquarters Act
To designate the headquarters building of the
Department of Transportation located at 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as
the ``William T. Coleman, Jr., Federal
Building''.
Signed May 6, 2022
117-119* S. 1226
To designate the United States courthouse
located at 1501 North 6th Street in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ``Sylvia H.
Rambo United States Courthouse'', and for
other purposes.
Signed May 10, 2022
117-120* S. 2126
To designate the Federal Office Building
located at 308 W. 21st Street in Cheyenne,
Wyoming, as the ``Louisa Swain Federal Office
Building'', and for other purposes.
Signed May 10, 2022
117-130 H.R. 4426, the Homeland Security for Children
Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
ensure that the needs of children are
considered in homeland security planning, and
for other purposes.
Signed June 6, 2022
117-146* S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
To amend title 46, United States Code, with
respect to prohibited acts by ocean common
carriers to marine terminal operators, and for
other purposes.
Signed June 16, 2022
117-159* S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
To make our communities safer.
Signed June 25, 2022
117-178* S. 2293, the Civilian Reservist Emergency
Workforce Act of 2021 or CREW Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to provide
certain employment rights to reservists of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for
other purposes.
Signed September 29, 2022
117-186 H.R. 468, the Expedited Delivery of Airport
Infrastructure Act of 2021
To amend title 49, United States Code, to
permit the use of incentive payments to
expedite certain federally financed airport
development projects.
Signed October 10, 2022
117-189 H.R. 5641, the Small Project Efficient and
Effective Disaster Recovery Act or SPEED
Recovery Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the
threshold for eligibility for assistance under
sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act,
and for other purposes.
Signed October 10, 2022
117-202* S. 442, the Bulb Replacement Improving
Government with High-efficiency Technology Act
or BRIGHT Act
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
require the Administrator of General Services
to procure the most life-cycle cost effective
and energy efficient lighting products and to
issue guidance on the efficiency,
effectiveness, and economy of those products,
and for other purposes.
Signed October 17, 2022
117-203* S. 516, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination
and Leadership Act
To plan for and coordinate efforts to integrate
advanced air mobility aircraft into the
national airspace system, and for other
purposes.
Signed October 17, 2022
117-212* S. 4205, the Planning for Animal Wellness Act
or PAW Act
A bill to require the Administrator of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency to
establish a working group relating to best
practices and Federal guidance for animals in
emergencies and disasters, and for other
purposes.
Signed October 17, 2022
117-216 H.J. Res. 100
To provide for a resolution with respect to the
unresolved disputes between certain railroads
represented by the National Carriers'
Conference Committee of the National Railway
Labor Conference and certain of their
employees.
Signed December 2, 2022
117-240* S. 4017
A bill to designate the United States
courthouse located at 111 South Highland
Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, as the ``James
D. Todd United States Courthouse'', and for
other purposes.
Signed, December 20, 2022
117-242* S. 5060, the Paul D. Wellstone Building Act of
2022
A bill to redesignate the Federal building
located at 212 Third Avenue South in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the ``Paul D.
Wellstone Federal Building'', and for other
purposes.
Signed December 20, 2022
117-251* S. 3092, the FEMA Improvement, Reform, and
Efficiency Act of 2022 or FIRE Act
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to improve
the provision of certain disaster assistance,
and for other purposes.
Signed December 20, 2022
117-253* S. 3499
A bill to amend the Post-Katrina Emergency
Management Reform Act of 2006 to repeal
certain obsolete requirements, and for other
purposes.
Signed December 20, 2022
117-254* S. 3662, the Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports
Act
A bill to temporarily increase the cost share
authority for aqueous film forming foam input-
based testing equipment, and for other
purposes.
Signed, December 20, 2021
117-255* S. 3875, the Community Disaster Resilience
Zones Act of 2022
A bill to require the President to develop and
maintain products that show the risk of
natural hazards across the United States, and
for other purposes.
Signed December 20, 2022
117-257 H.R. 2220
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
modify the treatment of certain bargain-price
options to purchase at less than fair market
value, and for other purposes.
Signed December 21, 2022
117-263 H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
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.
Signed December 23, 2022
117-301 H.R. 7181, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act
of 2022
To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act
of 2000 to direct the Secretary of
Transportation to seek to provide for the
posting of contact information of the national
human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of
each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus
station, passenger train, and passenger
railroad station operating within the United
States, and for other purposes.
Signed December 27, 2022.

*Measure not referred to the Committee.

APPENDIX V--REPORTS

H. Rpt. 117-32 H.R. 1703, the National Children's Museum Act
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
require the Administrator of General Services
to enter into a cooperative agreement with the
National Children's Museum to provide the
National Children's Museum rental space
without charge in the Ronald Reagan Building
and International Trade Center, and for other
purposes.
Filed, May 12, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-40 H.R. 468, the Expedited Delivery of Airport
Infrastructure Act of 2021
To amend title 49, United States Code, to
permit the use of incentive payments to
expedite certain federally financed airport
development projects.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-41 H.R. 587, the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
To modify permitting requirements with respect
to the discharge of any pollutant from the
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in
certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-42 H.R. 1144, the Promoting United Government
Efforts to Save our Sound Act or PUGET SOS Act
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to provide assistance for programs and
activities to protect the water quality of
Puget Sound, and for other purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-43 H.R. 1262, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act
of 2021
To establish a task force on improvements for
certain notices to airmen, and for other
purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-44 H.R. 1765, the Washington Channel Public Access
Act
To prohibit the Secretary of the Army from
implementing a proposed rule relating to
restricted access to the Washington Channel in
Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-45 H.R. 2008, the Local Water Protection Act
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize certain programs relating
to nonpoint source management, and for other
purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-46 H.R. 2016, the Federal Disaster Assistance
Coordination
To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of
2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining
and consolidating information collection and
preliminary damage assessments, and for other
purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-47 H.R. 1921
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain
Basin Restoration Program, and for other
purposes.
Filed, May 28, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-51, Pt. I H.R. 610, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to establish a grant program to support
the restoration of San Francisco Bay.
Filed, June 4, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-61, Pt. I H.R. 539, the Preventing Disaster
Revictimization Act
To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of
2018 to require the Administrator of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive
certain debts owed to the United States
related to covered assistance provided to an
individual or household, and for other
purposes.
Filed, June 14, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-69 H.R. 1915, the Water Quality Protection and Job
Creation Act of 2021
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act to reauthorize certain water pollution
control programs, and for other purposes.
Filed, June 22, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-70 H.R. 3684, the Investing in a New Vision for
H. Rpt. 117-70, Pt. II the Environment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or INVEST in America Act
To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways,
highway safety programs, and transit programs,
and for other purposes.
Filed, June 22, 2021
Supplemental filed, June 29, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-157 H.R. 390
To redesignate the Federal building located at
167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee as
the ``Odell Horton Federal Building''.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-158 H.R. 1339, the Advanced Air Mobility
Coordination and Leadership Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to
establish an advanced air mobility interagency
working group, and for other purposes.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-159 H.R. 2220
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
modify the treatment of certain bargain-price
options to purchase at less than fair market
value, and for other purposes.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-160 H.R. 3709, the Preliminary Damage Assessment
Improvement Act of 2021
To direct the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to submit to
Congress a report on preliminary damage
assessments and make necessary improvements to
processes in the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, and for other purposes.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-161 H.R. 4660
To designate the Federal Building and United
States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline
Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the
``Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and
United States Courthouse''.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-162 H.R. 4679
To designate the Federal building located at
1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast in
Washington, DC, as the ``Norman Yoshio Mineta
Federal Building''.
Filed, November 1, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-170, Pt. I H.R. 1917, the Hazard Eligibility and Local
Projects Act
To modify eligibility requirements for certain
hazard mitigation assistance programs, and for
other purposes.
Filed, November 2, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-171, Pt. I H.R. 3193, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural
Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or
E-BRIDGE Act
To amend the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 to provide for a high-
speed broadband deployment initiative.
Filed, November 3, 2021
H. Rpt. 117-259, Pt. I H.R. 5547, the Care is an Economic Development
Strategy Act or CEDS Act
To amend the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 to require eligible
recipients of certain grants to develop a
comprehensive economic development strategy
that directly or indirectly increases the
accessibility of affordable, quality care-
based services, and for other purposes.
Filed, March 8, 2022.
H. Rpt. 117-274 H.R. 5641, the Small Project Efficient and
Effective Disaster Recovery Act or SPEED
Recovery Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to increase the
threshold for eligibility for assistance under
sections 403, 406, 407, and 502 of such Act,
and for other purposes.
Filed, March 24, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-275 H.R. 5673, the Safeguarding Tomorrow through
Ongoing Risk Mitigation Technical Corrections
Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to make technical
corrections to the hazard mitigation revolving
loan fund program, and for other purposes.
Filed, March 24, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-277 H.R. 5689, the Resilient Assistance for
Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient
Infrastructure and Construction by Americans
Act or Resilient AMERICA Act
To improve the provision of Federal resources
to help build capacity and fund risk-reducing,
cost-effective mitigation projects for
eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial
governments and certain private nonprofit
organizations, and for other purposes.
Filed, March 24, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-278 H.R. 5706, the Stop Sexual Assault and
Harassment in Transportation Act
To protect transportation personnel and
passengers from sexual assault and harassment,
and for other purposes.
Filed, March 24, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-281 H.R. 5343, the FEMA Caseworker Accountability
Act
To direct the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to submit a report
to Congress on case management personnel
turnover, and for other purposes.
Filed, March 29, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-282 H.R. 6865, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2022
To authorize appropriations for the Coast
Guard, and for other purposes.
Filed, March 29, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-289 H.R. 1951, the Increase Federal Disaster Cost
Share Act of 2021
To increase the Federal share provided under
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act for a certain time
frame during fiscal year 2020.
Filed, April 6, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-347 H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act
of 2022
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.
Filed, June 7, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-360 H.R. 7211, the Small State and Rural Rescue Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act, review a final
rule of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, and for other purposes.
Filed, June 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-362 H.R. 6270, the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure
Modernization Act or AAIM Act
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to
establish a pilot program to provide grants
related to advanced air mobility
infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Filed, June 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-363, Pt. I H.R. 2020, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online
Accountability Act
To provide for an online repository for certain
reporting requirements for recipients of
Federal disaster assistance, and for other
purposes.
Filed, June 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-458 H.R. 884, the National Aviation Preparedness
Plan Act of 2022
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to
establish a national aviation preparedness
plan for communicable disease outbreaks, and
for other purposes.
Filed, September 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-459 H.R. 1066, the Wildfire Recovery Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to provide
flexibility with the cost share for fire
management assistance, and for other purposes.
Filed, September 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-460 H.R. 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection
Grant Act
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to
establish in the Department of Transportation
a drone infrastructure inspection grant
program and a drone education and training
grant program, and for other purposes.
Filed, September 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-461 H.R. 5774, the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that
unmet needs after a major disaster are met.
Filed, September 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-462 H.R. 1468, the Securities and Exchange
Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority
Revocation Act
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
eliminate the leasing authority of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, and for
other purposes.
Filed, September 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-504 H.R. 5703 the Post-Disaster Mental Health
Response Act
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the
President to provide professional counseling
services to victims of emergencies declared
under such Act, and for other purposes.
Filed, September 28, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-505 H.R. 3482, National Center for the Advancement
of Aviation Act of 2022
To establish the National Center for the
Advancement of Aviation.
Filed, September 28, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-506 H.R. 7321, Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety
Improvement Act
To amend title 49, United States Code, to
require certain air carriers to provide
reports with respect to maintenance,
preventive maintenance, or alterations, and
for other purposes.
Filed, September 28, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-560, Pt. I H.R. 8416, Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of
2022
To improve individual assistance provided by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
for other purposes.
Filed, November 15, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-609 H.R. 7242, Community Disaster Resilience Zones
Act of 2022
To require the President to develop and
maintain products that show the risk of
natural hazards across the United States, and
for other purposes.
Filed, December 8, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-610 H.R. 7636, Bulb Replacement Improving
Government with High-Efficiency Technology Act
or BRIGHT Act
To amend title 40, United States Code, to
require the Administrator of General Services
to procure the most life-cycle cost effective
and energy efficient lighting products and to
issue guidance on the efficiency,
effectiveness, and economy of those products,
and for other purposes.
Filed, December 8, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-611 H.R. 7789, Planning for Animal Wellness Act or
PAW Act
To require the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to establish a
working group relating to best practices and
Federal guidance for animals in emergencies
and disasters, and for other purposes.
Filed, December 8, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-622 H.R. 2187, Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
To amend title 23, United States Code, to
direct the Secretary of Transportation to set
aside certain funds to provide parking for
commercial motor vehicles on the Federal-aid
highway system, and for other purposes.
Filed, December 13, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-651 H.R. 3095, Fair and Open Skies Act
To ensure that authorizations issued by the
Secretary of Transportation to foreign air
carriers do not undermine labor rights or
standards, and for other purposes.
Filed, December 20, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-653, Pt. I H.R. 3037, Housing Survivors of Major Disasters
Act of 2021
To make available necessary disaster assistance
for families affected by major disasters, and
for other purposes.
Filed, December 20, 2022
H. Rpt. 117-665, Pt. I H.R. 4042, Aviation Funding Stability Act of
2021
To provide for funding from the Airport and
Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation
Administration activities for a certain period
in the event of a Government shutdown, and for
other purposes.
Filed, December 23, 2022

APPENDIX VI--HEARINGS

First Session

117-1 ``Protecting Transportation Workers and
Passengers from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons
Learned, and Next Steps.''
Full Committee
February 4, 2021
117-2 ``State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts
of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
February 9, 2021
117-3 ``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for
Investment in America's Wastewater
Infrastructure.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
February 23, 2021
117-4 ``Examining Equity in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.''
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
February 24, 2021
117-5 ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
March 2, 2021
117-6 ``Full Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More
Relevant Than Ever for Economic and
Environmental Progress.''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
March 10, 2021
117-7 ``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Full Committee
March 17, 2021
117-8 ``Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing
in Resilience and Mitigation.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
March 18, 2021
117-9 ``The Water Resources Development Act of 2020:
Status of Essential Provisions.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
March 23, 2021
117-10 ``The Administration's Priorities for
Transportation Infrastructure.''
Full Committee
March 25, 2021
117-11 ``Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure Members' Day Hearing.''
Full Committee
April 14, 2021
117-12 ``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime
Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and
Technology.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
April 15, 2021
117-13 ``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure:
Measures to Promote Resiliency and Climate
Adaptation and Mitigation.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
April 21, 2021
117-14 ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
April 27, 2021
117-15 ``Investing in America: Reauthorization of the
Economic Development Administration.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
April 28, 2021
117-16 ``When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited
Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-
Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
May 6, 2021
117-17 ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One: A
View from The Private Sector.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
May 13, 2021
117-18 ``Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages,
Delays, and Increased Demand on the North
American Supply Chain.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
June 15, 2021
117-19 ``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination
of the FAA's Role in the Future of
Spaceflight.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
June 16, 2021
117-20 ``FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond:
Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
June 23, 2021
117-21 ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives
(Part I).''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
June 24, 2021
117-21 ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives
(Part II).''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
July 14, 2021
117-22 ``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
July 20, 2021
117-23 ``Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Programs.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
July 21, 2021
117-24 ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and Its Impact
(Part I).''
Full Committee
July 29, 2021
117-25 ``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air
Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and
Airports.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
September 23, 2021
117-26 ``Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving
Mobility.''
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
September 28, 2021
117-24 ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and Its Impact
(Part II).''
Full Committee
September 30, 2021
117-27 ``Emerging Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and
More: Challenges to Water Quality, Public
Health, and Communities.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
October 6, 2021
117-28 ``Achieving Mission Balance: Positioning the
Coast Guard for the Future.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
October 20, 2021
117-29 ``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA
Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft
Certification, Safety, and Accountability
Act.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
October 21, 2021
117-30 ``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately
Designed to Assist Communities Before, During,
and After Wildfire?''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
October 26, 2021
117-31 ``The General Services Administration's
Priorities for 2021 and Beyond.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
November 2, 2021
117-32 ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape:
Industry Perspectives on Securing the Nation's
Infrastructure.''
Full Committee
November 4, 2021
117-33 ``Does Discrimination Exist in Federal
Passenger Rail Contracting?''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
November 9, 2021
117-34 ``Rebuilding Coast Guard Infrastructure to
Sustain and Enhance Mission Capability.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
November 16, 2021
117-35 ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further
Look at North American Supply Chain
Challenges.''
Full Committee
November 17, 2021
117-36 ``Promoting Economic and Community
Redevelopment and Environmental Justice in the
Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated
Properties.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
December 8, 2021
117-37 ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding
Intercity Passenger Rail''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
December 9, 2021

Second Session

117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development
Act of 2022: Administration Priorities.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
January 12, 2022
117-39 ``The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.''
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
February 2, 2022
117-40 ``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment
and Aviation Safety.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
February 3, 2022
117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development
Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
February 8, 2022
117-41 ``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder
Perspectives.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
February 16, 2022
117-42 ``Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation
Board Reauthorization.''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
March 8, 2022
117-38 ``Proposals for a Water Resources Development
Act of 2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
March 16, 2022
117-43 ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community Concerns.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
March 17, 2022
117-44 ``A Review of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve
Small Passenger Vessel Safety.'' (Field
Hearing, Santa Barbara, CA)
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
March 21, 2022
117-45 ``FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-2026
Strategic Plan.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
April 5, 2022
117-46 ``National Transportation Safety Board
Reauthorization.''
Full Committee
April 6, 2022
117-47 ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Programs.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
April 27, 2022
117-48 ``Examining Workforce Development and Job
Creation in Surface Transportation
Construction.''
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
April 27, 2022
117-49 ``Board Member Views on Surface Transportation
Board Reauthorization.''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
May 12, 2022
117-50 ``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to
Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
May 17, 2022
117-51 ``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis:
Building Safer Roads for All.''
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
June 8, 2022
117-52 ``Examining Freight Rail Safety.''
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and
Hazardous Materials
June 14, 2022
117-53 ``Capital Investment Program: Identifying Risk
to GSA Facilities.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
June 22, 2022
117-54 ``The State of General Aviation.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
July 13, 2022
117-55 ``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act.''
Full Committee
July 19, 2022
117-56 ``Enhancing Personnel Resources to Support a
Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
July 27, 2022
117-57 ``Cargo Preference: Compliance with and
Enforcement of Maritime's Buy American Laws.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
September 14, 2022
117-58 ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery
Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management
September 15, 2022
117-59 ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and
Lessons Learned from a Half Century of
Transformative Legislation.''
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
September 20, 2022
117-60 ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''
Full Committee
September 29, 2022
117-61 ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges
for Passengers with Disabilities.''
Subcommittee on Aviation
November 17, 2022
117-62 ``U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic
Safety, Security, and Environmental
Responsibility.''
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation
December 7, 2022

APPENDIX VII--PUBLICATIONS

Committee Prints

117-A Rules of the Committee, adopted, February 4,
2021.

APPENDIX VIII--WITNESSES

Adams, Alma S., a Representative in Congress from the 12th
District of North Carolina. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Aguilar, Carlos F., President and Chief Executive Officer,
Texas Central High Speed Rail. RP&HM, May 6, 2021,
``When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Albert, Nina, Commissioner, Public Buildings Services, General
Services Administration. EDPB&EM, November 2, 2021,
``The General Services Administration's Priorities for
2021 and Beyond.'' EDPB&EM, June 22, 2022, ``Capital
Investment Program: Identifying Risk to GSA
Facilities.''
Allen, Jack, Chief Executive Officer, Proterra, Inc. FULL,
March 17, 2021, ``The Business Case for Climate
Solutions.''
Allen, Rick W., a Representative in Congress from the 12th
District of Georgia, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Alvord, Dennis, Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic
Development, U.S. Department of Commerce. EDPB&EM,
April 28, 2021, ``Investing in America: Reauthorization
of the Economic Development Administration.''
Andrews, Teddy, Flight Attendant, American Airlines, testifying
on behalf of Association of Professional Flight
Attendants. AV, September 23, 2021, ``Disruption in the
Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on
Workers, Airlines, and Airports.''
Ansley, Heather, Associate Executive Director of Government
Relations, Paralyzed Veterans of America. AV, November
17, 2022, ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing
Challenges for Passengers with Disabilities.''
Ardizzone, Ann, Vice President, Supply Chain, Alaska Airlines.
AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining
Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.''
Arrington, Jodey C., a Representative in Congress from the 19th
District of Texas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Avila, Daniel, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Sector of the
International Boundary and Water Commission. WR&E, June
24, 2021, ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives--Part I.''

Bachman, Nathan, Vice President of Sales and Business
Development, Loram Technologies, Inc. RP&HM, June 14,
2022, ``Examining Freight Rail Safety.''
Bacon, Kelly, Principal, Global Practice Lead, Workplace
Advisory Design and Consulting Services, AECOM.
EDPB&EM, May 13, 2021, ``Federal Real Estate Post-
COVID-19 Part One: A View from The Private Sector.''
Bahnfleth, William P., Professor, Architectural Engineering,
The Pennsylvania State University, testifying on behalf
of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers. FULL, February 4, 2021,
``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next
Steps.''
Bahramirad, Shay, Senior Vice President, LUMA Energy. EDPB&EM,
September 15, 2022, ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA
Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Baker, Mark, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association. AV, July 13, 2022, ``The
State of General Aviation.''
Baker, Meredith Attwell, President and Chief Executive Officer,
CTIA. AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding the Right
Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation Safety.''
Barone, Ken, Project Manager, Institute for Municipal and
Regional Policy, Central Connecticut State University.
H&T, February 24, 2021, ``Examining Equity in
Transportation Safety Enforcement.''
Barragan, Nanette Diaz, a Representative in Congress from the
44th District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Bass, Karen, a Representative in Congress from the 27th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Bechtel, Michel, President, Gulf Coast Protection District,
Mayor, City of Morgan's Point, Morgan's Point, TX.
WR&E, February 8, 2022. ``Proposals for a Water
Resources Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder
Priorities.''
Belcher, Scott, President and Chief Executive Officer, SFB
Consulting, LLC, testifying on behalf of the Mineta
Transportation Institute, San Jose State University.
FULL, November 4, 2021, ``The Evolving Cybersecurity
Landscape: Industry Perspectives on Securing the
Nation's Infrastructure.''
Berger, David J., Mayor, City of Limo, Ohio, testifying on
behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. WR&E, February
23, 2021, ``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for
Investment in America's Wastewater Infrastructure.''
Berginnis, Chad, Executive Director, Association of State
Floodplain Managers. WR&E, March 23, 2021, ``The Water
Resources Development Act of 2020: Status of Essential
Provisions.''
Beuse, Nat, Vice President of Safety, Aurora. H&T, February 2,
2022. ``The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.''
Bevirt, JoeBen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby
Aviation. AV, March 17, 2022, ``Aviation Noise:
Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns.''
Beyer, Lauren, Vice President, Security and Facilitation,
Airlines for America. AV, September 23, 2021,
``Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and
its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.''
Bidwell, Christopher R., Senior Vice President, Safety,
Airports Council International--North America. AV,
September 23, 2021, ``Disruption in the Skies: The
Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines,
and Airports.''
Bies, Jennifer, Director of Environmental Operations, Port of
Portland. AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-Off:
Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S.
Airports.''
Bink, Anne, Associate Administrator, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
EDPB&EM, September 15, 2022, ``Recovery Update: Status
of FEMA Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands 5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Bishop Jr., Sanford D., a Representative in Congress from the
2nd District of Georgia, WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Black, Faye Malarkey, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Regional Airline Association. AV, February 3, 2022,
``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and
Aviation Safety.''
Bloch, Doug, Political Director, Teamsters Joint Council 7.
H&T, February 2, 2022. ``The Road Ahead for Automated
Vehicles.''
Blumenauer, Earl, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd
District of Oregon. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Blunt Rochester, Lisa, a Representative in Congress from
Delaware, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a Water
Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Bodine, Esq., Susan, Partner, Earth and Water Law, Washington,
D.C. WR&E, December 8, 2021, ``Promoting Economic and
Community Redevelopment and Environmental Justice in
the Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated
Properties.''
Bolen, Edward M., President and Chief Executive Officer,
National Business Aviation Association. AV, March 2,
2021, ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.'' AV, July 13, 2022, ``The
State of General Aviation.''
Booker, Brent, Secretary-Treasurer, North America's Building
Trades Unions. H&T, April 27, 2022, ``Examining
Workforce Development and Job Creation in Surface
Transportation Construction.''
Bordelon, Ben, Chair, Shipbuilders Council of America. CG&MT,
February 9, 2021, ``State of the U.S. Maritime
Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
Bornemann, Erica, Director, Vermont Emergency Management,
testifying on behalf of the National Emergency
Management Association. EDPB&EM, February 16, 2022,
``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives.''
Bose, Amit, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration.
RP&HM, June 14, 2022, ``Examining Freight Rail
Safety.''
Boskin, Michael J., T.M. Friedman Professor of Economics and
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University,
testifying on his own behalf. FULL, July 29, 2021,
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief
and Response Efforts and its Impact.'' FULL, September
30, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
Bowman, Jamaal, a Representative in Congress from the 16th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Brand, Lauren K., President, National Association of Waterfront
Employers. CG&MT, February 9, 2021, ``State of the U.S.
Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
Breysse, Patrick N., Director, Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry, Department of Health and Human
Services. WR&E, July 14, 2021, ``President Biden's
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and
Perspectives--Part II.''
Bruno, Salvatore T. ``Tory'', President and Chief Executive
Officer, United Launch Alliance. AV, June 16, 2021,
``Starships and Stripes Forever--An Examination of the
FAA's Role in the Future of Spaceflight.''
Bry, Adam, Chief Executive Officer, Skydio, Inc. AV, April 27,
2021, ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
Bucci, Mary Ann, Executive Director, Port of Pittsburgh
Commission. WR&E, March 23, 2021, ``The Water Resources
Development Act of 2020: Status of Essential
Provisions.''
Bucshon, Larry, a Representative in Congress from the 8th
District of Indiana. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Bunce, Peter J., President and Chief Executive Officer, General
Aviation Manufacturers Association. AV, March 2, 2021,
``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight
Path to Recovery.'' AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for
Take-Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change
at U.S. Airports.'' AV, July 13, 2022, ``The State of
General Aviation.''
Buscaino, Joe, Councilman, Los Angeles City Council, Los
Angeles, California, testifying on behalf of the
National League of Cities. FULL, February 4, 2021,
``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next
Steps.''
Buschman, Scott A., Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S.
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. CG&MT,
October 20, 2021, ``Achieving Mission Balance:
Positioning the Coast Guard for the Future.''
Bustos, Cheri, a Representative in Congress from the 17th
District of Illinois. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Butler, John W., President and Chief Executive Officer, World
Shipping Council. CG&MT, April 15, 2021, ``Practical
Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates
on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.'' CG&MT, June 15,
2021, ``Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages,
Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American
Supply Chain.''
Buttigieg, Pete, Secretary, Department of Transportation. FULL,
March 25, 2021, ``The Administration's Priorities for
Transportation Infrastructure.'' FULL, July 19, 2022,
``Implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act.''

Calio, Nicholas E., President and Chief Executive Officer,
Airlines for America. AV, March 2, 2021, ``COVID-19's
Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to
Recovery.'' AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding the Right
Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation Safety.''
Canty, Kenneth B., President and Chief Executive Officer,
Freeland Construction, Atlantic Meridian Contracting
Corp., Janus Materials. RP&HM, November 9, 2021, ``Does
Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail
Contracting?''
Carnahan, Robin, Administrator, General Services
Administration. EDPB&EM, November 2, 2021, ``The
General Services Administration's Priorities for 2021
and Beyond.''
Carol, Dan, Director, Milken Institute for Financial Markets,
testifying on his own behalf. EDPB&EM, April 28, 2021,
``Investing in America: Reauthorization of the Economic
Development Administration.''
Carter, Earl L. ``Buddy'', a Representative in Congress from
the 1st District of Georgia, WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Case, Ed, a Representative in Congress from the 1st District of
Hawaii. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Castex-Tatum, Martha, Vice Mayor Pro Tem and Council member,
District K (Houston, TX), testifying on behalf of the
National League of Cities. H&T, February 2, 2022. ``The
Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.''
Chapman, Thomas B., Member, National Transportation Safety
Board. RP&HM, June 14, 2022, ``Examining Freight Rail
Safety.''
Chase, Catherine, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto
Safety. H&T, February 2, 2022, ``The Road Ahead for
Automated Vehicles.''
Cicilline, David N., a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Rhode Island. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Clark, Bryan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for
Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute.
CG&MT, September 14, 2022, ``Cargo Preference:
Compliance with and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy
American Laws.''
Clark, Mevlin E., Jr., Owner, Chair and Chief Executive
Officer, G.W. Peoples Contracting Company, Inc. RP&HM,
November 9, 2021, ``Does Discrimination Exist in
Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?''
Clegg, Elaine, City Council President, Boise, Idaho, testifying
on behalf of the National League of Cities. H&T, June
8, 2022, ``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis:
Building Safer Roads for All.''
Cloud, Michael, a Representative in Congress from the 27th
District of Texas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Coley, Brenda, Co-Executive Director, Milwaukee Water Commons.
WR&E, February 23, 2021, ``Building Back Better: The
Urgent Need for Investment in America's Wastewater
Infrastructure.''
Colon, Josue, Executive Director, Office for Recovery,
Reconstruction, and Resiliency, Puerto Rico. EDPB&EM,
September 15, 2022, ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA
Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Colson, Kim H., Director, Division of Water Infrastructure,
Department of Environmental Quality, State of North
Carolina, testifying on behalf of the Council of
Infrastructure Financing Authorities. WR&E, April 21,
2021, ``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures
to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
Connor, Michael L., Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil
Works, Department of the Army. WR&E, January 12, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Administration Priorities.''
Cooper, Lisa, Executive Director, Northern Kentucky Area
Development District, testifying on behalf of the
National Association of Development Organizations.
EDPB&EM, April 28, 2021, ``Investing in America:
Reauthorization of the Economic Development
Administration.''
Corbett, Kevin, President and Chief Executive Officer of New
Jersey Transit, Co-Chair, Northeast Corridor
Commission, testifying on behalf of the Northeast
Corridor Commission. RP&HM, December 9, 2021,
``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity
Passenger Rail.''
Cordero, Mario, Chair, The American Association of Port
Authorities; Executive Director, Port of Long Beach,
CA. CG&MT, February 9, 2021, ``State of the U.S.
Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
FULL, November 17, 2021, ``Industry and Labor
Perspectives: A Further Look at North American Supply
Chain Challenges.'' WR&E, February 8, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022:
Stakeholder Priorities.''
Correa, Luis J., a Representative in Congress from the 46th
District of California. WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Correll, David, Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Center for Transportation and Logistics. FULL, November
17, 2021, ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further
Look at North American Supply Chain Challenges.''
Cosby, Terry J., Chief, National Resources Conservation
Service, Department of Agriculture. WR&E, July 14,
2021, ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives--Part II.''
Costa, Jim, a Representative in Congress from the 16th District
of California. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Cothen, Jr., Grady C., Retired, Transportation Policy
Consultant. RP&HM, June 14, 2022, ``Examining Freight
Rail Safety.''
Craig, Angie, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Minnesota. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Criswell, Deanne, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Department of Homeland Security. EDPB&EM, June
23, 2021, ``FEMA's Priorities for FY22 and Beyond:
Coordinating Mission, Vision, and Budget.''; EDPB&EM,
April 5, 2022, ``FEMA Priorities for 2022 and the 2022-
2026 Strategic Plan.''
Crowfoot, Wade, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency,
Sacramento, CA. WR&E, February 8, 2022, ``Proposals for
a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder
Priorities.''
Currie, Chris P., Director, Homeland Security and Justice
Issues, Government Accountability Office. FULL, July
29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact.'' EDPB&EM,
February 16, 2022, ``FEMA Priorities for 2022:
Stakeholder Perspectives.'' EDPB&EM, September 15,
2022, ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery
Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years
After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''

De Leon, Andres, Chief Executive Officer, Hyperloop
Transportation Technologies. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When
Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Decas, Kristin, Chief Executive Officer and Port Director, The
Port of Hueneme, California. CG&MT, April 15, 2021,
``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime
Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.''
DeLauro, Rosa L., a Representative in Congress from the 3rd
District of Connecticut. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
DeMartino, Donna, Managing Director, Los Angeles-San Diego-San
Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency. RP&HM, December 9,
2021, ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for Expanding Intercity
Passenger Rail.''
DePete, Joseph G., President and Chief Executive Officer, Air
Line Pilots Association. AV, March 2, 2021, ``COVID-
19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to
Recovery.'' AV, June 16, 2021, ``Starships and Stripes
Forever--An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future
of Spaceflight.'' AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding the
Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation Safety.''
Desue, Jr., Samuel, General Manager, TriMet (Portland, OR).
FULL, September 29, 2022, ``Investing in our Nation's
Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it
Matters.''
DiBello, Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer, Space
Florida. AV, June 16, 2021, ``Starships and Stripes
Forever--An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future
of Spaceflight.''
Dickson, Steve, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration,
Department of Transportation. AV, October 21, 2021,
``Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA Implementation of
the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and
Accountability Act.''; AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding
the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation
Safety.''
Ditch, David, Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation. FULL,
September 29, 2022, ``Investing in our Nation's
Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it
Matters.''
Dong, Norman, Managing Director, FD Stonewater. EDPB&EM, May
13, 2021, ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One:
A View from The Private Sector.''
Dorsey, Kevin, Assistant Inspector General for Information
Technology Audits, Office of Inspector General,
Department of Transportation. FULL, December 2, 2021,
``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
Duhon III, Carbett ``Trey'', Judge, Waller County, Texas.
RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When Unlimited Potential Meets
Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-
Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
Dye, Rebecca F., Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission.
CG&MT, June 15, 2021, ``Impacts of Shipping Container
Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North
American Supply Chain.''

Ebeling, Eric, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
Roll-on Roll-off Carrier, testifying on behalf of USA
Maritime. CG&MT, September 14, 2022, ``Cargo
Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of
Maritime's Buy American Laws.''
Eckert, Danielle M., International Representative,
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-
CIO. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When Unlimited Potential
Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of
High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
Edelberg, Wendy, Director, The Hamilton Project, The Brookings
Institution, testifying on her own behalf. FULL, July
29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact.'' FULL,
September 30, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal
Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response Efforts and
its Impact--Part II.''
Eliason, Lenny, Commissioner, Athens County, Ohio, testifying
on behalf of the National Association of Counties.
EDPB&EM, April 28, 2021, ``Investing in America:
Reauthorization of the Economic Development
Administration.''
Elliott, Rich, Deputy Chief, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue,
State of Washington, testifying on behalf of the
International Association of Fire Chiefs. EDPB&EM,
October 24, 2021, ``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs
Adequately Designed to Assist Communities Before,
During, and After Wildfire?''
Escobar, Veronica, a Representative in Congress from the 16th
District of Texas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Espaillat, Adriano, a Representative in Congress from the 13th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Esquivel, Joaquin, Chair, State Water Resources Control Board,
California. WR&E, September 20, 2022, ``The Clean Water
Act at Fifty: Highlights and Lessons Learned from a
Half Century of Transformative Legislation.''

Fagan, Linda L., Commandant, United States Coast Guard. CG&MT,
July 27, 2022, ``Enhancing Personnel Resources to
Support a Stronger, More Resilient Coast Guard.''
Fanberg, Morgan M., President, Glosten, Inc. CG&MT, April 15,
2021, ``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime
Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.''
Fanning, Eric, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace
Industries Association. AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding
the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation
Safety.''
Farmer, Thomas L., Assistant Vice President, Security,
Association of American Railroads. FULL, November 4,
2021, ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
Ferguson, Jeremy, President, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail,
Transportation-Transportation Division. RP&HM, June 14,
2022, ``Examining Freight Rail Safety.''
Ferrante, Robert C., Chief Engineer and General Manager, Los
Angeles County Sanitation Districts. WR&E, April 21,
2021, ``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures
to Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
Fletcher, Lizzie, a Representative in Congress from the 7th
District of Texas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''; WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Flynn, William J., Chief Executive Officer, National Railroad
Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). RP&HM, May 6, 2021,
``When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Foster, Bill, a Representative in Congress from the 11th
District of Illinois, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Fowke, John ``Chuck'', Chair, National Association of Home
Builders. EDPB&EM, March 18, 2021, ``Building Smarter:
The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and
Mitigation.''
Fox, Radhika, Assistant Administrator, Office of Water,
Environmental Protection Agency. WR&E, July 14, 2021,
``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request:
Agency Policies and Perspectives--Part II.''
Foxx, Virginia, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of North Carolina. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Fuchs, Patrick, Member, Surface Transportation Board. RP&HM,
May 12, 2022, ``Board Member Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''

Gaines, Ludwig P., Executive Director, Washington Area
Bicyclist Association. H&T, June 8, 2022, ``Addressing
the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building Safer Roads for
All.''
Ganzarski, Roei, Chief Executive Officer, magniX. AV, April 27,
2021, ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
Garcetti, Eric, Mayor, City of Los Angeles, California,
accompanied by Ms. Seleta J. Reynolds, General Manager,
Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Los Angeles,
California. AV, April 27, 2021, ``The Leading Edge:
Innovation in U.S. Aerospace.''
Garcia, Sylvia R., a Representative in Congress from the 29th
District of Texas, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Gardner, Stephen, Chief Executive Officer, Amtrak. RP&HM,
December 9, 2021, ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for
Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail.'' FULL, September
29, 2022, ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''
Gatz, Laura, Analyst, Congressional Research Service. WR&E,
September 20, 2022, ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty:
Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of
Transformative Legislation.''
Gautier, Peter W., Deputy Commandant for Operations, United
States Coast Guard. CG&MT, December 7, 2022, ``U.S.
Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security,
and Environmental Responsibility.''
Giammona, Laurie M., Senior Vice President, Customer Care,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company. FULL, March 17, 2021,
``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Gibbs, Icema D., Vice President, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
JetBlue Airways. AV, July 20, 2021, ``Bridging the Gap:
Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation
Workforce.''
Giegel, Josh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Virgin
Hyperloop. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When Unlimited
Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and
Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail
Technologies.''
Godar, Kyle, County Engineer, Calhoun County Highway
Department, State of Illinois. H&T, September 28, 2021,
``Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving
Mobility.''
Goldstein, Esq., Michael, Chair, Public Policy, Redevelopment
Incentives, and Regulatory Partnerships Committee,
National Brownfields Coalition. WR&E, December 8, 2021,
``Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse
of Contaminated Properties.''
Gottheimer, Josh, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of New Jersey. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Grabowski, Martha, Professor, Le Moyne College and Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute; Former Chair, Marine Board,
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine. CG&MT, December 7, 2022, ``U.S. Coast Guard's
Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and
Environmental Responsibility.''
Granek, Elise F., Professor, Environmental Science and
Management Department, Portland State University. WR&E,
October 6, 2021, ``Emerging Contaminants, Forever
Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality,
Public Health, and Communities.''
Green, Al, a Representative in Congress from the 9th District
of Texas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Grimsley, James L., Executive Director, Advanced Technology
Initiatives, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. AV, April 27,
2021, ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
Grissom, Don, Assistant General President, Brotherhood of
Railway Carmen Division, TCU/IAM. RP&HM, June 14, 2022,
``Examining Freight Rail Safety.''
Grossman, Larry, Chief Information Security Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration. FULL, December 2, 2021, ``The
Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal Perspectives
on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''

Hagedorn, Jim, a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Minnesota. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Haksteen, Herman, President, Private Railcar Food and Beverage
Association. RP&HM, March 8, 2022, ``Stakeholder Views
on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Hammer, Rebecca, Deputy Director, Federal Water Policy, Natural
Resources Defense Council. WR&E, April 21, 2021,
``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to
Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
Hanson, Genevieve, Principal, Strategy and Transactions--Real
Estate Planning, Execution and Operations, Ernst and
Young, LLC, testifying on her own behalf. EDPB&EM, May
13, 2021, ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part One:
A View from The Private Sector.''
Harper, Ben, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Zurich North
America. EDPB&EM, March 18, 2021, ``Building Smarter:
The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and
Mitigation.''
Harshman, Carolyn, President, International Association of
Emergency Managers, EDPB&EM, February 16, 2022, ``FEMA
Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives.''
Harter, Pierre Frederick, Director, Research and Development,
National Institute for Aviation Research, AVP Industry
and Defense Programs, Research Operations, Wichita
State University. AV, April 27, 2021, ``The Leading
Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace.''
Hatcher, Casey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Butte
County, California. EDPB&EM, October 24, 2021, ``Are
FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to
Assist Communities Before, During, and After
Wildfire?''
Hattaway, Billy, Principal, Fehr and Peers. H&T, June 8, 2022,
``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building Safer
Roads for All.''
Hawkins, Garrett, President, Missouri Farm Bureau, testifying
on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
EDPB&EM, April 28, 2021, ``Investing in America:
Reauthorization of the Economic Development
Administration.''
Hedlund, Karen, Member, Surface Transportation Board. RP&HM,
May 12, 2022, ``Board Member Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Hernick, Charles, Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, Citizens
for Responsible Energy Solutions. FULL, March 17, 2021,
``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Hersh, PhD., Adam, Senior Economist, Economic Policy Institute.
FULL, September 29, 2022, ``Investing in our Nation's
Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it
Matters.''
Higgins, Brian, a Representative in Congress from the 26th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Hildebrand, Brad, Member, National Industrial Transportation
League and Former Vice President of Cargill--Rail and
Barge Lead. RP&HM, March 8, 2022, ``Stakeholder Views
on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Hill-Gabriel, Julie, Vice President, Water Conservation,
National Audubon Society, Washington, D.C. WR&E,
February 8, 2022, ``Proposals for a Water Resources
Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities.''
Hoback, Jr., Paul, Executive Vice President and Chief
Development Officer, Allegheny County Airport
Authority. AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-Off:
Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S.
Airports.''
Homendy, Jennifer, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board.
CG&MT, March 21, 2022, (Field Hearing, Santa Barbara,
CA), ``A Review of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small
Passenger Vessel Safety.''; FULL, April 6, 2022,
``National Transportation Safety Board
Reauthorization.''
Horowitz, Michael E., Chair, Pandemic Response Accountability
Committee. FULL, July 29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal
Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response Efforts and
its Impact.''
Horton, Robert A., Vice President, Environmental Affairs and
Sustainability, Dallas Fort Worth International
Airport. AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-Off:
Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S.
Airports.''
Huffling, Katie, Executive Director, Alliance of Nurses for a
Healthy Environment. WR&E, October 6, 2021, ``Emerging
Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges
to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities.''

Issa, Darrell, a Representative in Congress from the 50th
District of California, WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Izzard, James R. Assistant Inspector General for
Investigations, Department of Homeland Security. FULL,
July 29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal Government's
COVID-19 Relief and Response Efforts and its Impact.''

Jacobs, Chris, a Representative in Congress from the 27th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Jacobson, Alexis, International Accounts Manager, BOSSCO
Trading, LLC, testifying on behalf of U.S. Forage
Export Council. CG&MT, June 15, 2021, ``Impacts of
Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased
Demand on the North American Supply Chain.''
Jahn, Chris, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
Chemistry Council. RP&HM, March 8, 2022, ``Stakeholder
Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.''
Jayapal, Pramila, a Representative in Congress from the 7th
District of Washington. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Jefferies, Ian, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Association of American Railroads. FULL, November 17,
2021, ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look
at North American Supply Chain Challenges.'' RP&HM,
March 8, 2022, ``Stakeholder Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Jones, Mondaire, a Representative in Congress from the 17th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''

Kaiser, Kyle J., President, Veteran Internships Providing
Employment (VIPER) Transitions. AV, July 20, 2021,
``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion
in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
Kaptur, Marcy, a Representative in Congress from the 9th
District of Ohio. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Karst, Kari J., President, BX Civil and Construction, on behalf
of the Associated General Contractors of America. H&T,
April 27, 2022, ``Examining Workforce Development and
Job Creation in Surface Transportation Construction.''
KC, Kacey, State Forester and Firewarden, Division of Forestry,
State of Nevada. EDPB&EM, October 24, 2021, ``Are
FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to
Assist Communities Before, During, and After
Wildfire?''
Keithley, Graham, Vice President and Associate General Counsel,
Airlines for America. AV, November 17, 2022,
``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for
Passengers with Disabilities.''
Keller, Fred, a Representative in Congress from the 12th
District of Pennsylvania. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Kennedy, Christopher F., Town Manager, Town of Pittsboro. WR&E,
October 6, 2021, ``Emerging Contaminants, Forever
Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality,
Public Health, and Communities.''
Kessler, Gary C., President, Gary Kessler Associates,
testifying on behalf of the Atlantic Council. FULL,
November 4, 2021, ``The Evolving Cybersecurity
Landscape: Industry Perspectives on Securing the
Nation's Infrastructure.''
Kilmer, Derek, a Representative in Congress from the 6th
District of Washington. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Kim, David, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency.
RP&HM, December 9, 2021, ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for
Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail.''
Kim, Young, a Representative in Congress from the 39th District
of California. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Kindberg, B. Lee, Head, Environment and Sustainability--North
America, Maersk. CG&MT, April 15, 2021, ``Practical
Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates
on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.''
Konar, Shameek, Chief Executive Officer, Pilot Flying J,
testifying on behalf of the National Association of
Truck Stop Operators. FULL, March 17, 2021, ``The
Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Kraska, Caren L., President and Chair, Arkansas & Missouri
Railroad. RP&HM, March 10, 2021, ``Full Steam Ahead for
Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for Economic
and Environmental Progress.''
Krause, Heather, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Government
Accountability Office. AV, March 2, 2021, ``COVID-19's
Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to
Recovery.'' AV, June 16, 2021, ``Starships and Stripes
Forever--An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future
of Spaceflight.'' FULL, July 29, 2021, ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact.'' AV, March 17, 2022,
``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing
Community Concerns.'' AV, November 17, 2022,
``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for
Passengers with Disabilities.''
Kunz, Andy, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. High
Speed Rail Association. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When
Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Kupcak, Kelly, Executive Director, Oregon Tradeswomen, on
behalf of the National Taskforce on Tradeswomen's
Issues. H&T, April 27, 2022, ``Examining Workforce
Development and Job Creation in Surface Transportation
Construction.''

Laboy, Manuel, Executive Director, Office for Recovery,
Reconstruction, and Resiliency, Puerto Rico. EDPB&EM,
September 15, 2022, ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA
Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Langevin, James R., a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Rhode Island. AV, November 17, 2022,
``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges for
Passengers with Disabilities.''
Larco, Nico, Professor and Director of the Urbanism Next
Center, University of Oregon. H&T, February 2, 2022,
``The Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.''
Larson, John B., a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Connecticut. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Lawrence, Brenda L., a Representative in Congress from the 14th
District of Michigan. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
LeBoeuf. Nicole R., Acting Assistant Administrator, National
Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration. WR&E, July 14, 2021, ``President
Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency
Policies and Perspectives--Part II.''
Lee, Susie, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd District
of Nevada, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Leger Fernandez, Teresa, a Representative in Congress from the
3rd District of New Mexico. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Lessley, Lucinda, Acting Administrator, Maritime
Administration. CG&MT, July 21, 2021, ``Review of
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Programs.'' CG&MT, April 27,
2022, ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.''
Levin, Andy, a Representative in Congress from the 9th District
of Michigan. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Levin, Mike, a Representative in Congress from the 49th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Lew, Shoshana, Executive Director, Colorado Department of
Transportation. H&T, April 27, 2022, ``Examining
Workforce Development and Job Creation in Surface
Transportation Construction.''
Lewis, Tom, National Business Line Executive, Climate,
Resilience, and Sustainability, WSP USA. FULL, March
17, 2021, ``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Lofgren, Zoe, a Representative in Congress from the 19th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Lopez, mark!, Eastside Community Organizer and Special Projects
Coordinator, East Yard Communities for Environmental
Justice, Commerce, CA. WR&E, December 8, 2021,
``Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse
of Contaminated Properties.''
Luria, Elaine G., a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Virginia. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Lutte, Rebecca K., Assistant Professor, Omaha Aviation
Institute, University of Nebraska. AV, July 20, 2021,
``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion
in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
Lyash, Jeff, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee
Valley Authority. WR&E, June 24, 2021, ``President
Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency
Policies and Perspectives--Part I.''
Lyttle, Lance, Managing Director, Aviation Division, Port of
Seattle, Washington, testifying on behalf of American
Association of Airport Executives. AV, March 2, 2021,
``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight
Path to Recovery.''

MacLeod, Heather, Acting Director, Homeland Security and
Justice, Government Accountability Office. CG&MT,
November 16, 2021, ``Rebuilding Coast Guard
Infrastructure to Sustain and Enhance Mission
Capability.''
Maffei, Daniel B., Chair, Federal Maritime Commission. CG&MT,
June 15, 2021, ``Impacts of Shipping Container
Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North
American Supply Chain.'' CG&MT, July 21, 2021, ``Review
of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Programs.'' CG&MT, April 27,
2022, ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.''
Malaszecki, Victoria, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Envision Consultants, Ltd. RP&HM, November 9, 2021,
``Does Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail
Contracting?''
Mallino, David, Legislative Director, Laborers International
Union of North America. WR&E, February 23, 2021,
``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for Investment
in America's Wastewater Infrastructure.''
Mann, Tracey, a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Kansas. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Marcus, Don, President, International Organization of Masters,
Mates, and Pilots. CG&MT, September 14, 2022, ``Cargo
Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of
Maritime's Buy American Laws.''
Marinos, Nick, Director, Information Technology and
Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Office. FULL,
December 2, 2021, ``The Evolving Cybersecurity
Landscape: Federal Perspectives on Securing the
Nation's Infrastructure.''
Marler, Scott, Director, Iowa Department of Transportation,
testifying on behalf of the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials. H&T,
February 2, 2022, ``The Road Ahead for Automated
Vehicles.''
Martin, Lorraine, President and Chief Executive Officer, The
National Safety Council. H&T, February 24, 2021,
``Examining Equity in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.''
Mauger, John, W., Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy,
U.S. Coast Guard. FULL, December 2, 2021, ``The
Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal Perspectives
on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.'' CG&MT, March
21, 2022 (Field Hearing, Santa Barbara, CA), ``A Review
of Coast Guard Efforts to Improve Small Passenger
Vessel Safety.''
McFoy, Oluwole ``OJ'' A., General Manager, Buffalo Sewer
Authority, testifying on behalf of the National
Association of Clean Water Agencies. WR&E, February 23,
2021, ``Building Back Better: The Urgent Need for
Investment in America's Wastewater Infrastructure.''
McGovern, James, P., a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Massachusetts. WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Meng, Grace, a Representative in Congress from the 6th District
of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Michaels, David, Professor, Department of Environmental and
Occupational Health, Milken Institute School of Public
Health, The George Washington University. FULL,
February 4, 2021, ``Protecting Transportation Workers
and Passengers from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons
Learned and Next Steps.''
Middaugh, Jim, Executive Director, Multnomah County Drainage
District, Portland, OR. WR&E, February 8, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Stakeholder Priorities.''
Middlebrook, Craig H., Deputy Administrator, Great Lakes St.
Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. WR&E, July 14,
2021, ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives--Part II.''
Miftakhov, Val, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ZeroAvia.
AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-Off: Examining
Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports.''
Miller, Frank R., Executive Director, Hollywood Burbank
Airport. AV, March 17, 2022, ``Aviation Noise:
Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns.''
Miller, Mary E., a Representative in Congress from the 15th
District of Illinois, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Monteith, Wayne R., Associate Administrator, Commercial Space
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. AV,
June 16, 2021, ``Starships and Stripes Forever--An
Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future of
Spaceflight.''
Moore, Charles, Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research.
WR&E, October 6, 2021, ``Emerging Contaminants, Forever
Chemicals, and More: Challenges to Water Quality,
Public Health, and Communities.''
Moore, Gwen, a Representative in Congress from the 4th District
of Wisconsin. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Morrison, Roy L., Director of Safety, Brotherhood of
Maintenance of Way Employees Division, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. RP&HM, June 14, 2022,
``Examining Freight Rail Safety.''
Moses, Michael P., President, Space Missions and Safety, Virgin
Galactic. AV, June 16, 2021, ``Starships and Stripes
Forever--An Examination of the FAA's Role in the Future
of Spaceflight.''
Mrvan, Frank J., a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Indiana. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Murphy, Seamus, Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Area
Water Emergency Transportation Authority. H&T,
September 28, 2021, ``Examining the Role of Ferries in
Improving Mobility.''

Neguse, Joe, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd District
of Colorado. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Nelson, Sara, International President, Association of Flight
Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO. FULL, February 4, 2021,
``Protecting Transportation Workers and Passengers from
COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons Learned and Next
Steps.'' AV, September 23, 2021, ``Disruption in the
Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on
Workers, Airlines, and Airports.'' FULL, September 29,
2022, ``Investing in our Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.''
Neukrug, Howard M., Executive Director, the Water Center,
University of Pennsylvania. WR&E, April 21, 2021,
``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to
Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
Newhouse, Dan, a Representative in Congress from the 4th
District of Washington. WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Newhouse, Victoria, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy,
Plans, and Engagement, Transportation Security
Administration. FULL, December 2, 2021, ``The Evolving
Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal Perspectives on
Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
Newman, Dennis, Executive Vice President of Planning, Strategy,
and Accessibility, Amtrak. RP&HM, March 8, 2022,
``Stakeholder Views on Surface Transportation Board
Reauthorization.''

O'Halleran, Tom, a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Arizona. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Oberman, Martin, Chair, Surface Transportation Board. RP&HM,
May 12, 2022, ``Board Member Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Obitts, Timothy, President and Chief Executive Officer,
National Air Transportation Association. AV, July 13,
2022, ``The State of General Aviation.''
Ortiz, Juan Manuel, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency
Management, City of Austin, Texas, testifying on behalf
of the International Association of Emergency Managers.
FULL, July 29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal
Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response Efforts and
its Impact.'' FULL, September 30, 2021, ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact--Part II.''
Otero, Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer, PACO
Group. RP&HM, November 9, 2021, ``Does Discrimination
Exist in Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?''
Owens Test, Marcy, Senior Vice President, CBRE, Inc. EDPB&EM,
May 13, 2021, ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part
One: A View from The Private Sector.''

Pascrell, Bill, Jr., a Representative in Congress from the 9th
District of New Jersey. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Patti, C. Jim, President, Maritime Institute for Research and
Industrial Development, testifying on behalf of USA
Maritime. CG&MT, February 9, 2021, ``State of the U.S.
Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
Pecoraro, Greg, President and Chief Executive Officer, National
Business Aviation Association. AV, July 13, 2022, ``The
State of General Aviation.''
Perry, Kevin Robert, Principal, Urban Rain Design, testifying
on behalf of The American Society of Landscape
Architects. WR&E, April 21, 2021, ``Sustainable
Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to Promote
Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and Mitigation.''
Peters, Scott H., a Representative in Congress from the 52nd
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Peterson, Jonas, President and Chief Executive Officer, Las
Vegas Global Economic Alliance, testifying on behalf of
the International Economic Development Council.
EDPB&EM, April 28, 2021, ``Investing in America:
Reauthorization of the Economic Development
Administration.''
Phelps, Andrew, Director, Office of Emergency Management, State
of Oregon, testifying behalf of the National Emergency
Management Association. EDPB&EM, October 24, 2021,
``Are FEMA's Assistance Programs Adequately Designed to
Assist Communities Before, During, and After
Wildfire?''
Phillips, Ann C., Administrator, Maritime Administration.
CG&MT, September 14, 2022, ``Cargo Preference:
Compliance with and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy
American Laws.''
Phillips, Dean, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd
District of Minnesota. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Piehler, Michael F., Director, UNC Institute for the
Environment, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
WR&E, March 23, 2021, ``The Water Resources Development
Act of 2020: Status of Essential Provisions.''
Pierce, Dennis, President, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and Trainmen. RP&HM, March 8, 2022, ``Stakeholder Views
on Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Pincus, Rebecca, Director, Polar Institute, Wilson Center.
CG&MT, December 7, 2022, ``U.S. Coast Guard's
Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and
Environmental Responsibility.''
Pinkerton, Sharon, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and
Legislative Policy, Airlines for America. AV, March 17,
2002, ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community Concerns.''
Pinkham, Jamie A., Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Civil Works, Department of the Army. WR&E, June 24,
2021, ``President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies and Perspectives--Part I.''
Plaskett, Stacey E., a Delegate in Congress from the U.S.
Virgin Islands. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Plaza, John, President and Chief Executive Officer, SkyNRG
Americas, Inc. AV, May 17, 2022, ``Preparing for Take-
Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at
U.S. Airports.''
Pletl, James J., Director, Water Quality, Hampton Roads
Sanitation District, Virginia Beach, VA, testifying on
behalf of the National Association of Clean Water
Agencies. WR&E, October 6, 2021, ``Emerging
Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges
to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities.''
Ponce De Leon, Frank, Coast Committeeman, International
Longshore and Warehouse Union. CG&MT, June 15, 2021,
``Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and
Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain.''
Porcari, John Davis, Managing Partner, 3P Enterprises,
testifying on his own behalf as Former Deputy
Secretary/Chief Operating Officer, Department of
Transportation. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When Unlimited
Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and
Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail
Technologies.''
Porter, Katie, a Representative in Congress from the 45th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Powell, Kisha L., Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice
President, D.C. Water. WR&E, April 21, 2021,
``Sustainable Wastewater Infrastructure: Measures to
Promote Resiliency and Climate Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
Primus, Robert, Member, Surface Transportation Board. RP&HM,
May 12, 2022, ``Board Member Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Principi, Frank J., Chair, M-495 Regional Commuter Ferry Group.
H&T, September 28, 2021, ``Examining the Role of
Ferries in Improving Mobility.''
Pugh, William ``Lewie'', Executive Vice President, Owner-
Operator Independent Drivers Association. FULL,
February 4, 2021, ``Protecting Transportation Workers
and Passengers from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons
Learned and Next Steps.''

Quigley, Mike, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of Illinois. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''

Rai, April, President and Chief Executive Officer, The
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. H&T,
April 27, 2022, ``Examining Workforce Development and
Job Creation in Surface Transportation Construction.''
Ramanujam, Gnanadesikan ``Ram'', President and Chief Executive
Officer, Somat Engineering, Inc. RP&HM, November 9,
2021, ``Does Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger
Rail Contracting?''
Ramsey Hawkins, Michelle, Victim/Survivor, Mothers Against
Drunk Driving. H&T, February 24, 2021, ``Examining
Equity in Transportation Safety Enforcement.''
Ray, Rashawn, Professor of Sociology and Director, Lab for
Applied Social Science, University of Maryland. H&T,
February 24, 2021, ``Examining Equity in Transportation
Safety Enforcement.''
Regan, Greg R., President, Transportation Trades Department,
AFL-CIO. RP&HM, March 10, 2021, ``Full Steam Ahead for
Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for Economic
and Environmental Progress.'' FULL, September 30, 2021,
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief
and Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.'' FULL,
November 17, 2021, ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A
Further Look at North American Supply Chain
Challenges.'' FULL, September 29, 2022, ``Investing in
our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and Workers:
Why it Matters.''
Reininger, Michael, Chief Executive Officer, Brightline Trains.
RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When Unlimited Potential Meets
Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-
Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies.''
Reinke, Anne, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Transportation Intermediaries Association. FULL,
November 17, 2021, ``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A
Further Look at North American Supply Chain
Challenges.''
Reynolds, Seleta J., General Manager, Los Angeles Department of
Transportation, Los Angeles, California. AV, April 27,
2021, ``The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
Rivera, Ismael, Bus Operator, Lynx, testifying on behalf of
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1596. FULL,
February 4, 2021, ``Protecting Transportation Workers
and Passengers from COVID: Gaps in Safety, Lessons
Learned and Next Steps.''
Roberson, Dennis, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Roberson and Associates. AV, February 3, 2022,
``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and
Aviation Safety.''
Roberts, Michael G., Senior Vice President, Crowley Maritime,
testifying on behalf of the American Maritime
Partnership. CG&MT, February 9, 2021, ``State of the
U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19
Pandemic.''
Rogers, Wayne L., Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The
Northeast Maglev, LLC. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When
Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Rosendale, Matthew M., Sr., a Representative in Congress from
Montana. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Ross, Esq., David, Partner, Troutman Pepper, LLP. WR&E,
September 20, 2022, ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty:
Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of
Transformative Legislation.''
Ross, Knox, Mississippi Commissioner, Chair, Southern Rail
Commission. RP&HM, December 9, 2021, ``Leveraging IIJA:
Plans for Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail.''
Rozansky, Chris, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority,
on behalf of the American Association of Airport
Executives. AV, July 13, 2022, ``The State of General
Aviation.''
Rubstello, Patty, Assistant Secretary, Ferries, Department of
Transportation, State of Washington. H&T, September 28,
2021, ``Examining the Role of Ferries in Improving
Mobility.''
Rudd, Troy, Chief Executive Officer, AECOM. FULL, March 17,
2021, ``The Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Rutherford, Daniel John, Program Director and Regional Lead,
International Council on Clean Transportation. CG&MT,
April 15, 2021, ``Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free
Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and
Technology.''
Ryan, Tim, a Representative in Congress from the 13th District
of Ohio. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Ryks, Brian, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer,
Metropolitan Airports Commission, on behalf of Airports
Council International--North America. AV, November 17,
2022, ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing Challenges
for Passengers with Disabilities.''

Samford, Megan Pace, Vice President and Chief Product Security
Officer, Schneider Electric, testifying on behalf of
the International Society of Automation Global
Cybersecurity Alliance. FULL, November 4, 2021, ``The
Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry Perspectives
on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
Samuelsen, John, International President, Transport Workers
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Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response
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Road Ahead for Automated Vehicles.''
Sanborn, Cindy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operation
Officer, Norfolk Southern Corporation; Chair, Safety
and Operations Management Committee, Association of
American Railroads. RP&HM, June 14, 2022, ``Examining
Freight Rail Safety.''
Sanchez, Linda T., a Representative in Congress from the 38th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Sandigo, Larry, Former Chair, Community Advisory Board,
Maricopa County, Arizona. H&T, February 24, 2021,
``Examining Equity in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.''
Santana, Rafael Ottoni, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Wabtec Corporation. FULL, March 17, 2021, ``The
Business Case for Climate Solutions.''
Sargent, Kay, Director, WorkPlace, HOK, on behalf of the
International Facility Management Association. EDPB&EM,
May 13, 2021, ``Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Part
One: A View from The Private Sector.''
Scanlon, Mary Gay, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of Pennsylvania. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Schachter, Cordell, Chief Information Office, Department of
Transportation. FULL, December 2, 2021, ``The Evolving
Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal Perspectives on
Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''
Schneider, Bradley Scott, a Representative in Congress from the
10th District of Illinois. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''; WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Scholl, Blake, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Boom
Supersonic. AV, April 27, 2021, ``The Leading Edge:
Innovation in U.S. Aerospace.''
Schrader, Kurt, a Representative in Congress from the 5th
District of Oregon. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Schrier, Kim, a Representative in Congress from the 8th
District of Washington. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Schultz, Karl L., Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of
Homeland Security. CG&MT, July 21, 2021, ``Review of
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Programs.'' CG&MT, April 27,
2022, ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for
the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.''
Schultz, Michelle, Member, Surface Transportation Board. RP&HM,
May 12, 2022, ``Board Member Views on Surface
Transportation Board Reauthorization.''
Scott, Matt, Three-Time Paralympic Medalist, Team USA. AV,
November 17, 2022, ``Accessible Air Travel: Addressing
Challenges for Passengers with Disabilities.''
Scott, Robert C. ``Bobby'', a Representative in Congress from
the 3rd District of Virginia. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Seki, Sr., Darrell G., Chair, Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Indians, Red Lake, MN. WR&E, February 8, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Stakeholder Priorities.''
Seroka, Eugene D.; Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles,
California. WR&E, March 23, 2021, ``The Water Resources
Development Act of 2020: Status of Essential
Provisions.'' CG&MT, June 15, 2021, ``Impacts of
Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased
Demand on the North American Supply Chain.''
Sessions, Pete, a Representative in Congress from the 17th
District of Texas, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Sfraga, Michael, Chair, United States Arctic Research
Commission. CG&MT, December 7, 2022, ``U.S. Coast
Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety, Security, and
Environmental Responsibility.''
Shabazz, Jerome, Executive Director, Overbrook Environmental
Education Center, JASTECH Development Services, Inc.,
Philadelphia, PA. WR&E, December 8, 2021, ``Promoting
Economic and Community Redevelopment and Environmental
Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated
Properties.''
Sherman, Brad, a Representative in Congress from the 30th
District of California. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.''
Sherrill, Mikie, a Representative in Congress from the 11th
District of New Jersey. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Silver, David, Vice President for Civil Aviation, Aerospace
Industries Association. AV, March 17, 2022, ``Aviation
Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community
Concerns.''
Skoutelas, Paul P., President and Chief Executive Officer,
American Public Transportation Association. FULL, July
29, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19
Relief and Response Efforts and Its Impact.'' FULL,
September 30, 2021, ``Assessing the Federal
Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response Efforts and
its Impact--Part II.''
Smith, Frederick W., Chair and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx
Corporation. FULL, March 17, 2021, ``The Business Case
for Climate Solutions.''
Smith, Rachel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Seattle
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. RP&HM, May 6, 2021,
``When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Smith, Tunya, Director of the Office of Civil Rights, North
Carolina Department of Transportation. H&T, April 27,
2022, ``Examining Workforce Development and Job
Creation in Surface Transportation Construction.''
Smith, Velma, Senior Government Relations Officer, The Pew
Charitable Trusts. EDPB&EM, March 18, 2021, ``Building
Smarter: The Benefits of Investing in Resilience and
Mitigation.''
Sorenson, Jen, President, National Pork Producers Council.
CG&MT, June 15, 2021, ``Impacts of Shipping Container
Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North
American Supply Chain.''
Soskin, Eric J., Inspector General, Department of
Transportation. FULL, July 29, 2021, ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact.''
Soto, Darren, a Representative in Congress from the 9th
District of Florida, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Southerland, Elizabeth, Former Director of Science and
Technology U.S. EPA Office of Water, testifying on her
own behalf. WR&E, October 6, 2021, ``Emerging
Contaminants, Forever Chemicals, and More: Challenges
to Water Quality, Public Health, and Communities.''
Spear, Chris, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
Trucking Associations. FULL, November 17, 2021,
``Industry and Labor Perspectives: A Further Look at
North American Supply Chain Challenges.''
Spellmon, Scott A., LTG, Chief of Engineers and Commanding
General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of
the Army. WR&E, June 24, 2021,``President Biden's
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request: Agency Policies and
Perspectives--Part I.'' WR&E, January 12, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Administration Priorities.''
Stansbury, Melanie A., a Representative in Congress from the
1st District of New Mexico, WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Stephens, Cathryn, A.A.E., Airport Director, Eugene Airport,
testifying on behalf of the American Association of
Airport Executives. AV, February 3, 2022, ``Finding the
Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and Aviation Safety.''
Stephens, Michael A., General Counsel and Executive Vice
President, Tampa International Airport. FULL, November
4, 2021, ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape:
Industry Perspectives on Securing the Nation's
Infrastructure.''
Sterud, Bill, Chair, Puyallup Tribal Council, Tacoma,
Washington. WR&E, February 23, 2021, ``Building Back
Better: The Urgent Need for Investment in America's
Wastewater Infrastructure.''
Stevens, Haley M., a Representative in Congress from the 11th
District of Michigan. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''
Strickland, Russell ``Russ'', Executive Director, Maryland
Emergency Management Agency, testifying on behalf of
the National Emergency Management Association. EDPB&EM,
March 18, 2021, ``Building Smarter: The Benefits of
Investing in Resilience and Mitigation.''
Strickler, Matthew J., Secretary, Natural Resources,
Commonwealth of Virginia. WR&E, March 23, 2021, ``The
Water Resources Development Act of 2020: Status of
Essential Provisions.''
Sullivan, John P., Chief Engineer, Boston Water and Sewer
Commission, testifying on behalf of Water Information
Sharing and Analysis Center. FULL, November 4, 2021,
``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.''

Teske, Thomas M., Vice President and General Manager, EJ
Americas. WR&E, February 23, 2021, ``Building Back
Better: The Urgent Need for Investment in America's
Wastewater Infrastructure.''
Thomas, Paul, Vice Admiral, Deputy Commandant for Mission
Support, U.S. Coast Guard. CG&MT, November 16, 2021,
``Rebuilding Coast Guard Infrastructure to Sustain and
Enhance Mission Capability.''
Tlaib, Rashida, a Representative in Congress from the 13th
District of Michigan, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Tonko, Paul, a Representative in Congress from the 20th
District of New York. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals for a
Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Trahan, Lori, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd
District of Massachusetts. FULL, April 14, 2021,
``Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Members' Day Hearing.'' WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Tranter, Emily J., Executive Director, National Organization to
Insure a Sound Controlled Environment (N.O.I.S.E.). AV,
March 17, 2022, ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community Concerns.''
Trone, David J., a Representative in Congress from the 6th
District of Maryland, WR&E, March 16, 2022, ``Proposals
for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members'
Day Hearing.''
Tsosie, Stefanie, Senior Attorney, Tribal Partnerships Program,
Earth justice. WR&E, September 20, 2022, ``The Clean
Water Act at Fifty: Highlights and Lessons Learned from
a Half Century of Transformative Legislation.''

Underwood, Lauren, a Representative in Congress from the 14th
District of Illinois. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
Hearing.''

Valadao, David G., a Representative in Congress from the 21st
District of California, WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Valentine, Shannon, Secretary, Department of Transportation,
Commonwealth of Virginia. RP&HM, March 10, 2021, ``Full
Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than
Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress.''
Vanderhaden, Jason M., Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Coast
Guard, Department of Homeland Security. CG&MT, July 21,
2021, ``Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs.'' CG&MT,
April 27, 2022, ``Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Request for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Programs.''
Vinis, Lucy, Mayor, Eugene, OR. WR&E, December 8, 2021,
``Promoting Economic and Community Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in the Revitalization and Reuse
of Contaminated Properties.''
Viola, James A., President and Chief Executive Officer,
Helicopter Association International. AV, February 3,
2022, ``Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment and
Aviation Safety.'' AV, July 13, 2022, ``The State of
General Aviation.''
Von Ah, Andrew, Director, Physical Infrastructure, Government
Accountability Office. CG&MT, September 14, 2022,
``Cargo Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of
Maritime's Buy American Laws.'' CG&MT, December 7,
2022, ``U.S. Coast Guard's Leadership on Arctic Safety,
Security, and Environmental Responsibility.''

Washington, Phillip A., Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los
Angeles County, California. RP&HM, May 6, 2021, ``When
Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The
Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, a Representative in Congress from
the 23rd District of Florida. WR&E, March 16, 2022,
``Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of
2022: Members' Day Hearing.''
Webley, Joel, Chair and Board of Directors, Organization of
Black Aerospace Professionals. AV, July 20, 2021,
``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion
in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''
Welsh, Kevin, Executive Director, Office of Environment and
Energy, Federal Aviation Administration. AV, March 17,
2022, ``Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community Concerns.''
White, Julie, Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation,
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Commission
Chair, Southeast Corridor Commission, testifying on
behalf of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation and the Southeast Corridor Commission.
RP&HM, December 9, 2021, ``Leveraging IIJA: Plans for
Expanding Intercity Passenger Rail.''
Wilkins, Del, President, Illinois Marine Towing, Inc.,
testifying on behalf of American Waterways Operators.
CG&MT, February 9, 2021, ``State of the U.S. Maritime
Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic.''
Williams, Adrienne, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery, U.S.
Virgin Islands. EDPB&EM, September 15, 2022, ``Recovery
Update: Status of FEMA Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico
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Williams, Cindy, President, Time Striping, Inc., Board of
Directors Member, American Traffic Safety Services
Association, on behalf of the American Traffic Safety
Services Association. H&T, June 8, 2022, ``Addressing
the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building Safer Roads for
All.''
Williams, Evalynn, President, Dikita Enterprises, Inc. RP&HM,
November 9, 2021, ``Does Discrimination Exist in
Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?''
Williams, Thomas Gregory, Group Vice President, Consumer
Products, BNSF Railway. RP&HM, March 10, 2021, ``Full
Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than
Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress.''
Wilson, Ph.D., M.S., Sacoby, Associate Professor and Director,
Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice,
and Health, Maryland Institute for Applied
Environmental Health, School of Public Health,
University of Maryland, College Park, MD. WR&E,
December 8, 2021, ``Promoting Economic and Community
Redevelopment and Environmental Justice in the
Revitalization and Reuse of Contaminated Properties.''
Wilson, Shawn, Secretary, Louisiana Department of
Transportation and Development, on behalf of the
American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials. H&T, June 8, 2022,
``Addressing the Roadway Safety Crisis: Building Safer
Roads for All.''
Witt, Michael, General Counsel, Passaic Valley Sewerage
Commission, Newark, New Jersey, on behalf of the
National Association of Clean Water Agencies. WR&E,
September 20, 2022, ``The Clean Water Act at Fifty:
Highlights and Lessons Learned from a Half Century of
Transformative Legislation.''
Wittman, Robert J., a Representative in Congress from the 1st
District of Virginia. FULL, April 14, 2021, ``Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure Members' Day
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Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Members' Day
Hearing.''
Wolf, Esq., Ariel, General Counsel, Autonomous Vehicle Industry
Association. H&T, February 2, 2022, ``The Road Ahead
for Automated Vehicles.''
Wright, Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance
Institute for Business and Home Safety. EDPB&EM, March
18, 2021, ``Building Smarter: The Benefits of Investing
in Resilience and Mitigation.''

Yucupicio, Peter, Chair, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Tucson, AZ. WR&E,
February 8, 2022, ``Proposals for a Water Resources
Development Act of 2022: Stakeholder Priorities.''

Zapata-Cardone, Claudia, Executive Director, Community
Relations and Outreach, Latino Pilots Association. AV,
July 20, 2021, ``Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity
and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce.''

APPENDIX IX--COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS

Authorizing the General Services Administration Capital Investment and
Leasing Program

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Approved March 24, 2021

On March 24, 2021, the Committee approved 12 GSA resolutions as follows:
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Authorization Rentable
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request Square Footage Term of Lease
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PCA-01-SJ20.................. San Jose, CA.... Internal $4,105,500 69,000 20 years
Revenue
Service (IRS).
PVA-01-WA21.................. National Capital Social Security $11,250,000 225,000 20 years
Region. Administration (DC),
(SSA). $7,875,000
(MD),
$8,775,000
(VA)
PKY-01-CO21.................. Covington, KY... IRS............ $9,864,821 413,446 20 years
PHI-01-VA21.................. Oahu, HI........ Department of $5,931,083 66,000 15 years
Veterans
Affairs (VA).
PCO-01-DM21.................. Denver National Park $7,634,350 179,000 20 years
Metropolitan Service (NPS).
Area, CO.
PCA-01-SF21.................. San Francisco, Securities and $3,845,600 44,000 20 years
CA. Exchange
Commission
(SEC).
PDC-05-WA21.................. Washington, DC.. Department of $16,550,000 331,000 20 years
Justice (DOJ)
Civil and
Antitrust
Division.
PNY-02-NY21.................. New York, NY.... U.S. Attorney's $5,034,215 72,258 5 years
Office.
PVA-02-WA21.................. Northern VA..... DOJ Drug $6,825,000 175,000 20 years
Enforcement
Agency.
PAZ-01-PH21.................. Phoenix, AZ..... VA, Veterans $7,396,000 172,000 20 years
Benefits
Administration.
PVA-03-WA21.................. Northern VA..... Environmental $12,716,223 326,057 1 year
Protection
Agency (EPA).
PIN-01-JE21.................. Jeffersonville, Department of $7,962,400 538,000 20 years
IN. Commerce
(DOC), Census
Bureau.
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Approved July 28, 2021

On July 28, 2021, the Committee approved 12 GSA resolutions as follows:
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Authorization
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PMD-0778/1822-MD20...................... Suitland, MD/Washington, DOC/Department of Labor $49.358,000
DC. (DOL). (Alteration)
PCA-0001-MU22........................... Various................... GSA....................... $25,000,000
(Alteration)
PFP-0111-MU22........................... Various................... GSA....................... $50,000,000
(Alteration)
PCS-0001-MU22........................... Various................... GSA....................... $45,000,000
(Alteration)
PCA-BSC-CA22............................ Calexico, CA.............. Department of Homeland $3,669,000
Security (DHS), (Construction)
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE)/GSA.
PWA-0704-TA22........................... Tacoma, WA................ DOJ/DHS/GSA............... $48, 615,000
(Alteration)
PHI-0011-HO22........................... Honolulu, HI.............. Congressional Offices/ $44,364,000
Department of Agriculture (Alteration)
(USDA)/Department of
Interior (DOI)/DOJ/DOL/
Treasury/VA/Department of
Transportation (DOT)/DHS/
Health and Human Services
(HHS)/Department of
Defense (DOD)/U.S. Army/
SSA/National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB)/
EPA/Small Business
Administration (SBA)/GSA.
PMA-0153-BO22........................... Boston, MA................ DHS/Housing and Urban $15,107,000
Development (HUD)/DOJ/ (Alteration)
Department of State (DOS)/
USDA/SSA/IRS/NLRB/GSA.
POH-0033-CL22........................... Cleveland, OH............. Judiciary/DOJ/DOC/DHS/GSA. $21,467,000
(Alteration)
PMI-0133-DE22........................... Detroit, MI............... DOJ/VA/DOD/HUD/DHS/ $10,014,000
Treasury/United States (Alteration)
Secret Service/SSA/Equal
Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC)/NLRB/
SBA/U.S. Senate/Railroad
Retirement Board/Federal
Executive Board/
Corporation for National
and Community Service/GSA.
PIN-0133-IN22........................... Indianapolis, IN.......... HUD/DOJ/Treasury/VA/DHS/ $5,432,000
DOT/DOL/Judiciary/GSA/ (Alteration)
NLRB/SSA.
POK-0046/0072-OK22...................... Oklahoma City, OK......... Judiciary/DOJ/DOI/DOL/USDA/ $4,672,000
DOD/GSA. (Alteration)
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Approved October 27, 2021

On October 27, 2021, the Committee approved 12 GSA resolutions as follows:
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Authorization
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amends PAL-CTC-HU18..................... Huntsville, AL............ GSA....................... $110,000,000
(Construction)
PCA-0083-SA22........................... Sacramento, CA............ SSA/USDA/HHS/DOI/DOT/ $13,585,000
Bureau of Reclamation/GSA. (Alteration)
PCA-0168-LA22........................... Los Angeles, CA........... DOJ/VA/DOS/U.S. Agency for $31,410,000
Global Media/GSA. (Alteration)
PDC-0000AF-DC22......................... Washington, DC............ GSA....................... $64,800,000
(Alteration)
PDC-0031-WA22........................... Washington, DC............ DHS....................... $89,172,000
(Alteration)
PIN-1703-IN22........................... Indianapolis, IN.......... DHS/DOD/GSA............... $47,439,000
(Alteration)
PMO-0134-KC22........................... Kansas City, MO........... USDA/VA/DHS/DOD/GSA....... $23,919,000
(Alteration)
PMS-0071-VI22........................... Vicksburg, MS............. U.S. Army Corp of $23,749,000
Engineers. (Alteration)
PPA-0158-PI22........................... Pittsburgh, PA............ Judiciary/DOJ/USDA/VA/GSA. $32,748,000
(Alteration)
PPR-0017-SJ22........................... San Juan, PR.............. GSA....................... $22,476,000
(Construction)
PTX-0019-BE22........................... Beaumont, TX.............. DOJ/DOL/U.S. Postal $57,205,000
Service/GSA. (Alteration)
PUT-0035-OG22........................... Ogden, UT................. USDA/DOJ/Treasury/DHS/ $21,857,000
Office of Personnel (Alteration)
Management (OPM)/U.S.
House of Representatives/
U.S. Senate/GSA.
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Approved April 28, 2022

On April 28, 2022, the Committee approved 18 GSA resolutions as follows:
Construction/Alterations:
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Authorization
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PCT-CTC-HA21............................ Hartford, CT.............. U.S. District Court/U.S. $334,970,000
Court of Appeals/U.S. (Construction)
Bankruptcy Court/U.S.
Probation Office/DOJ/U.S.
Congress/GSA.
PTN-CTC-CH21............................ Chattanooga, TN........... U.S. District Court/ $218,381,000
Circuit Library/U.S. (Construction)
Bankruptcy Court/U.S.
Probation Office/DOJ/U.S.
Congress/GSA.
PDC-0023-WA22........................... Washington, DC............ DOJ....................... $33,539,000
(Alteration)
PMD-0778/1822-MD22...................... Suitland, MD.............. DOL/DOC/GSA............... $20,000,000
(Alteration)
PMA-0131-BN22........................... Boston, MA................ DOL/Treasury/HHS/DOJ/VA/ $113,792,000
DHS/DOC/DOD/EEOC/SSA/U.S. (Alteration)
Congress/GSA.
PWV-0313-CL22........................... Clarksburg, WV............ U.S. District Court/U.S. $55,400,000
Marshals Service. (Alteration)
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Leases:
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Authorization Rentable
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request Square Footage Lease
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PDC-09-WA22.................. Washington, DC.. DHS............ $18,474,000 393,061 10 years
(Lease)
PDC-05-WA22.................. Washington, DC.. VA............. $6,650,000 133,000 20 years
(Lease)
PMD-01-WA22.................. Rockville, MD... HHS............ $21,350,000 610,000 20 years
(Lease)
PMD-03-WA22.................. Suburban, MD.... National $9,415,000 269,000 20 years
Oceanic and (Lease)
Atmospheric
Administration
(NOAA).
PMO-01-KC22.................. Kansas City, MO. United States $6,465,008 342,245 10 years
Citizenship (Lease)
and
Immigration
Services.
PVA-01-WI22.................. Frederick Federal $4,862,280 162,094 10 years
County, VA. Emergency (Lease)
Management
Administration
(FEMA).
PVA-01-WA22.................. Northern VA..... DOD............ $13,791,609 353,631 20 years
(Lease)
POK-02-OK22.................. Oklahoma City, Federal Bureau $3,642,050 115,000 20 years
OK. of (Lease)
Investigation
(FBI).
PDC-10-WA22.................. Washington, DC.. Multiple $18,763,000 375,260 3 years
Agencies. (Lease)
PFL-01-JA22.................. Jacksonville, FL FBI............ $4,507,100 130,000 20 years
(Lease)
PKY-01-LO22.................. Louisville, KY.. FBI............ $3,648,150 121,000 20 years
(Lease)
PNE-02-OM22.................. Omaha, NE....... FBI............ $4,600,000 115,000 20 years
(Lease)
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Approved June 15, 2022

On June 15, 2022, the Committee approved 8 GSA resolutions as follows:
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Authorization
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PEW-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Energy and Water Retrofit $15,000,000
and Water Conservation (Alteration)
Projects--National; GSA.
PFP-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Fire Protection Systems $30,000,000
and Life Safety Projects-- (Alteration)
National; GSA.
PJCS-0001-MU23.......................... Various................... Federal Judiciary Security $20,000,000
Program Projects (Alteration)
Nationwide; GSA.
PSM-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Seismic Mitigation $10,000,000
Projects Nationwide; GSA. (Alteration)
PEL-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Judiciary/Federal Aviation $63,198,000
Administration (FAA)/U.S. (Alteration)
Courts/EPA/VA/HUD.
PFA-0001-MU23........................... Various................... FAA/IRS/OPM/Nuclear $81,125,000
Regulatory Commission (Alteration)
(NRC)/HHS.
PCR-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Nationwide; GSA........... $60,000,000
(Alteration)
PCA-0001-MU23........................... Various................... Nationwide; GSA........... $30,000,000
(Alteration)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Approved July 20, 2022

On July 20, 2022, the Committee approved 19 GSA resolutions as follows:
Construction/Alterations:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Authorization
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PCA-0150-LA22........................... Los Angeles, CA........... DHS/Treasury/DOJ.......... $8,042,000
(Alteration)
PNY-0351-NY23........................... New York, NY.............. Judiciary/DOJ............. $50,440,000
(Alteration)
PSC-0028-GR23........................... Greenville, SC............ U.S. Court of Appeals/U.S. $59,850,000
Bankruptcy Court/ (Alteration)
Bankruptcy Clerk/Public
Defender/U.S. Marshals
Service.
PCO-0533-LA23........................... Lakewood, CO.............. USDA/DOI/DHS/GSA.......... $47,663,000
(Alteration)
PCO-0000-LA23........................... Lakewood, CO.............. USDA/DOI/DOL/DOS/U.S. Army/ $47,664,000
VA/DOT/DHS/HHS/Department (Alteration)
of Energy (DOE)/Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC)/SSA/EPA/SBA/
National Science
Foundation/Corporation
for National Community
Service/Office of the
Secretary of Defense/GSA.
PWA-0101-SE23........................... Seattle, WA............... DOC/Department of $33,720,000
Education (ED)/DOJ/ (Alteration)
Treasury/DOT/VA/DHS/USDA/
Federal Transit
Administration (FTA)/
Federal Trade Commission
(FTC)NLRB/SSA/U.S. Senate/
GSA.
PDC-0001-WA23........................... Washington, DC............ Federal Energy Regulatory $21,000,000
Commission (FERC). (Purchase)
PPA-0278-PH23........................... Philadelphia, PA.......... Judiciary/DOJ/GSA......... $83,955,000
(Alteration)
PMA-0050-BO23........................... Boston, MA................ U.S. District Court/U.S. $115,354,000
Court of Appeals/U.S. (Alteration)
Probation Office/DOJ/GSA.
PMT-0004-BU23........................... Butte, MT................. Judiciary/DOD/DOJ/DHS/GSA. $25,792,000
(Alteration)
PGA-1007-AT23........................... Atlanta, GA............... DOL/HHS/DOT/SSA/EPA....... $72,015,000
(Alteration)
POK-0046/0072/OK23...................... Oklahoma City, OK......... Judiciary/DOJ/DOI/DOL/USDA/ $4,534,000
DOD/GSA. (Alteration)
PVT-0018-SA23........................... St. Albans, VT............ DOS/DHS/Farm Service $17,978,000
Agency/Natural Resources (Alteration)
Conservation Service/GSA.
PNY-0323-NY23........................... New York, NY.............. DOJ....................... $241,877,000
(Alteration)
PNY-0131-NY23........................... New York, NY.............. Judiciary/DOJ/DOT/DHS/DOD/ $77,325,000
FTC/GSA/Smithsonian (Alteration)
Institution/National
Archives and Records
Administration (NARA)/
U.S. Semiquincentennial
Commission.
PWA-0035-SE23........................... Seattle, WA............... DOJ/U.S. Tax Court/ $52,229,000
Government Accountability (Alteration)
Office (GAO)/GSA.
PCA-0305-SF23........................... San Francisco, CA......... DOL/HHS/HUD/USDA/DOJ/DOT/ $15,687,000
DOS/OPM/SSA/U.S. House of (Alteration)
Representatives/Federal
Reserve System/GSA.
POH-0301-CL23........................... Cleveland, OH............. Judiciary/DOJ/U.S. Senate/ $35,866,000
GSA. (Alteration)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lease:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Authorization Rentable
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request Square Footage Lease
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PWA-01-SU22.................. Sumner, WA...... Department of $5,989,100 442,000 20 years
the Army. (Lease)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Approved September 29, 2022

On September 29, 2022, the Committee approved 1 GSA resolution as follows:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Authorization Rentable
Prospectus Number Location Agency Request Square Footage Lease
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PVA-02-WA23.................. Alexandria, VA.. U.S. Patent and $57,439,430 1,623,500 5 years
Trademark (Lease)
Office.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX X--HEARINGS HELD PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 2(N), (O), AND (P) OF
RULE XI

House Rule XI, clause 2

(n)(1) Each standing committee, or a subcommittee thereof,
shall hold at least one hearing during each 120-day period
following the establishment of the committee on the topic of
waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs
which that committee may authorize.
(2) A hearing described in subparagraph (1) shall include a
focus on the most egregious instances of waste, fraud, abuse,
or mismanagement as documented by any report the committee has
received from a Federal Office of the Inspector General or the
Comptroller General of the United States.
(o) Each committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall hold at
least one hearing in any session in which the committee has
received disclaimers of agency financial statements from
auditors of any Federal agency that the committee may authorize
to hear testimony on such disclaimers from representatives of
any such agency.
(p) Each standing committee, or a subcommittee thereof, shall
hold at least one hearing on issues raised by reports issued by
the Comptroller General of the United States indicating that
Federal programs or operations that the committee may authorize
are at high risk for waste, fraud, and mismanagement, known as
the ``high-risk list'' or the ``high-risk series.''
The Committee held the following hearings during the 117th
Congress:
On March 2, 2021, the Subcommittee on Aviation held a
hearing titled ``COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Aviation and the
Flight Path to Recovery.'' The Subcommittee received testimony
from Ms. Heather Krause, Director, Physical Infrastructure,
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); Mr. Nicholas E.
Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airlines for
America; Mr. Joe DePete, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Air Line Pilots Association; Mr. Peter Bunce, President and
Chief Executive Officer, General Aviation Manufacturers
Association; Mr. Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation
Division, Port of Seattle, Washington, testifying on behalf of
American Association of Airport Executives; and Mr. Edward M.
Bolen, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Business
Aviation Association.
On July 29, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing titled
``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact.'' The Committee received
testimony from two panels of witnesses: Panel I--the Hon.
Michael E. Horowitz, Chair, Pandemic Response Accountability
Committee; Ms. Heather Krause, Director, Physical
Infrastructure Issues, GAO; Mr. Chris P. Currie, Director,
Homeland Security and Justice Issues, GAO; the Hon. Eric J.
Soskin, Inspector General, Department of Transportation (DOT);
and Mr. James R. Izzard, Assistant Inspector General for
Investigations, Department of Homeland Security. Panel II--Mr.
Paul Skoutelas, President and Chief Executive Officer, American
Public Transportation Association; Mr. Juan Manuel Ortiz,
Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, City of
Austin, TX, on behalf of the International Association of
Emergency Managers; Mr. Michael J. Boskin, T.M. Friedman
Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution,
Stanford University; Ms. Wendy Edelberg, Director, The Hamilton
Project, The Brookings Institution; and Mr. John Samuelsen,
International President, Transport Workers Union of America.
On September 30, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``Assessing the Federal Government's COVID-19 Relief and
Response Efforts and its Impact--Part II.'' The Committee
received testimony from Mr. Paul P. Skoutelas, President and
Chief Executive Officer, American Public Transportation
Association; Mr. Juan Manuel Ortiz, Director, Homeland Security
and Emergency Management, City of Austin, TX, on behalf of the
International Association of Emergency Managers; Mr. Michael J.
Boskin, T.M. Friedman Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow,
Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Ms. Wendy Edelberg,
Director, The Hamilton Project, The Brookings Institution; and
Mr. Gregory R. Regan, President, Transportation Trades
Department, AFL-CIO.
On December 2, 2021, the Full Committee held a hearing
titled ``The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Federal
Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.'' The
Committee received testimony from Mr. Cordell Schachter, Chief
Information Officer (CIO), DOT; Mr. Larry Grossman, Chief
Information Security Officer (CISO), Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA); Ms. Victoria Newhouse, Deputy Assistant
Administrator for Policy, Plans, and Engagement, Transportation
Security Administration (TSA); Rear Admiral John W. Mauger,
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG); Mr. Kevin Dorsey, Assistant Inspector General for
Information Technology Audits, DOT Office of Inspector General
(DOT OIG); and Mr. Nick Marinos, Director of Information
Technology and Cybersecurity, GAO.
On February 16, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder
Perspectives.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO; Ms.
Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, on
behalf of the National Emergency Management Association; and
Ms. Carolyn Harshman, President, International Association of
Emergency Managers.
On September 14, 2022, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Administration held a hearing titled ``Cargo
Preference: Compliance with and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy
American Laws.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from two
panels: Panel I--Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, Administrator,
Maritime Administration; and Mr. Andrew Von Ah, Director,
Physical Infrastructure, GAO. Panel II--Mr. Bryan Clark, Senior
Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and
Technology, Hudson Institute; Mr. Eric Ebeling, President and
Chief Executive Officer, American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier, on
behalf of USA Maritime; and Mr. Don Marcus, President,
International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots.
On September 15, 2022, the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a
hearing titled ``Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery
Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After
Hurricanes Irma and Maria.'' The Subcommittee received
testimony from two panels: Panel I--Ms. Anne Bink, Associate
Administrator, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Panel II--Mr. Chris Currie,
Director, Office of Homeland Security and Justice, GAO; Ms.
Adrienne Williams, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery, U.S.
Virgin Islands; Mr. Manuel Laboy, Executive Director, Office
for Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resiliency, Puerto Rico; Ms.
Shay Bahramirad, Senior Vice President, LUMA Energy; and Mr.
Josue Colon, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Electric Power
Authority.

APPENDIX XI--COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD REMOTELY

H. Res. 8, Adopting the Rules of the House of
Representatives for the 117th Congress, and for other purposes,
readopted the Remote Committee Proceedings Regulations Pursuant
to House Resolution 965 (116th Congress), published in the
Congressional Record (May 15, 2020, H2257-H2258).
F. Committee Reports.
(5). Any committee report of activities submitted pursuant
to clause l(d)(l) of rule XI should include a list of
proceedings conducted with remote participation.

Date Held by\1\ Meeting

2/4/2021 Full Committee Organizational Meeting.
2/4/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Protecting
Transportation Workers and
Passengers from COVID:
Gaps in Safety, Lessons
Learned and Next Steps.''
2/9/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``State of the U.S.
Maritime Industry: Impacts
of the COVID-19
Pandemic.''
2/10/2021 Full Committee Markup of legislative
proposals to comply with
the reconciliation
directive included in
section 2001 of the
Concurrent Resolution on
the Budget for Fiscal Year
2021, S. Con. Res. 5.
2/23/2021 WR&E Hearing ``Building Back
Better: The Urgent Need
for Investment in
America's Wastewater
Infrastructure.''
2/24/2021 H&T Hearing ``Examining Equity
in Transportation Safety
Enforcement.''
3/2/2021 AV Hearing ``COVID-19's
Effects on U.S. Aviation
and the Flight Path to
Recovery.''
3/10/2021 RP&HM Hearing ``Full Steam Ahead
for Rail: Why Rail is More
Relevant Than Ever for
Economic and Environmental
Progress.''
3/17/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``The Business Case
for Climate Solutions.''
3/18/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Building Smarter:
The Benefits of Investing
in Resilience and
Mitigation.''
3/23/2021 WR&E Hearing ``The Water
Resources Development Act
of 2020: Status of
Essential Provisions.''
3/24/2021 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 390, H.R.
468, H.R. 539, H.R. 587,
H.R. 610, H.R. 1144, H.R.
1262, H.R. 1703, H.R.
1765, H.R. 1917, H.R.
1921, H.R. 1951, H.R.
2008, H.R. 2016, and 12
GSA Capital Investment and
Leasing Program
Resolutions.
3/25/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``The
Administration's
Priorities for
Transportation
Infrastructure.''
4/14/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Committee on
Transportation and
Infrastructure Members'
Day Hearing.''
4/15/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Practical Steps
Toward a Carbon-Free
Maritime Industry: Updates
on Fuels, Ports, and
Technology.''
4/21/2021 Full Committee Markup of Views and
Estimates of the Committee
on Transportation and
Infrastructure for Fiscal
Year 2022.
4/21/2021 WR&E Hearing ``Sustainable
Wastewater Infrastructure:
Measures to Promote
Resiliency and Climate
Adaptation and
Mitigation.''
4/27/2021 AV Hearing ``The Leading Edge:
Innovation in U.S.
Aerospace.''
4/28/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Investing in
America: Reauthorization
of the Economic
Development
Administration.''
5/6/2021 RP&HM Hearing ``When Unlimited
Potential Meets Limited
Resources: The Benefits
and Challenges of High-
Speed Rail and Emerging
Rail Technologies.''
5/13/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Federal Real
Estate Post-COVID-19 Part
One: A View from The
Private Sector.''
6/9-10/2021 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 1915 and
H.R. 3684.
6/15/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Impacts of
Shipping Container
Shortages, Delays, and
Increased Demand on the
North American Supply
Chain.''
6/16/2021 AV Hearing ``Starships and
Stripes Forever--An
Examination of the FAA's
Role in the Future of
Spaceflight.''
6/23/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``FEMA's Priorities
for FY22 and Beyond:
Coordinating Mission,
Vision, and Budget.''
6/24/2021 WR&E Hearing ``President Biden's
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies
and Perspectives.'' (Part
I)
7/14/2021 WR&E Hearing ``President Biden's
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Request: Agency Policies
and Perspectives.'' (Part
II)
7/20/2021 AV Hearing ``Bridging the Gap:
Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S.
Aviation Workforce.''
7/21/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Review of Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget for the
Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Programs.''
7/28/2021 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3095, H.R.
1339, H.R. 3193, H.R.
3037, H.R. 3709, H.R.
4679, H.R. 4660, H.R.
2220, H. Con. Res. 41, and
11 GSA Capital Investment
and Leasing Program
Resolutions.
7/29/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-
19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact.''
7/20/2021 AV Hearing ``Bridging the Gap:
Improving Diversity and
Inclusion in the U.S.
Aviation Workforce.''
7/21/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Review of Fiscal
Year 2022 Budget for the
Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Programs.''
7/28/2021 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 1339, H.R.
2220, H.R. 3037, H.R.
3095, H.R. 3193, H.R.
3709, H.R. 4660, H.R.
4679, H. Con. Res. 41, and
12 GSA Capital Investment
and Leasing Program
Resolutions.
7/29/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-
19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact.''
9/14-15/2021 Full Committee Markup of legislative
proposals consisting of
recommendations for
transmittal to the
Committee on the Budget to
comply with the
Reconciliation Directive
included in Section
2002(k) of S. Con. Res.
14, the Concurrent
Resolution on the Budget
for Fiscal Year 2022.
9/23/2021 AV Hearing ``Disruption in the
Skies: The Surge in Air
Rage and its Effects on
Workers, Airlines, and
Airports.''
9/28/2021 H&T Hearing ``Examining the
Role of Ferries in
Improving Mobility.''
9/30/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Assessing the
Federal Government's COVID-
19 Relief and Response
Efforts and its Impact--
Part II.''
10/6/2021 WR&E Hearing ``Emerging
Contaminants, Forever
Chemicals, and More:
Challenges to Water
Quality, Public Health,
and Communities.''
10/20/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Achieving Mission
Balance: Positioning the
Coast Guard for the
Future.''
10/21/2021 AV Hearing ``Three Years After
Lion Air 610: FAA
Implementation of the 2020
Aircraft Certification,
Safety, and Accountability
Act.''
10/26/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Are FEMA's
Assistance Programs
Adequately Designed to
Assist Communities Before,
During, and After
Wildfire?''
10/27/2021 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 246, H.R.
1066, H.R. 4042, H.R.
4771, H.R. 5343, H.R.
5547, H.R. 5641, H.R.
5689, H.R. 5673, H.R.
5706, and 12 GSA Capital
Investment and Leasing
Program Resolutions.
11/2/2021 EDPB&EM Hearing ``The General
Services Administration's
Priorities for 2021 and
Beyond.''
11/4/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``The Evolving
Cybersecurity Landscape:
Industry Perspectives on
Securing the Nation's
Infrastructure.''
11/9/2021 RP&HM Hearing ``Does
Discrimination Exist in
Federal Passenger Rail
Contracting?''
11/16/2021 CG&MT Hearing ``Rebuilding Coast
Guard Infrastructure to
Sustain and Enhance
Mission Capability.''
11/17/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``Industry and
Labor Perspectives: A
Further Look at North
American Supply Chain
Challenges.''
12/2/2021 Full Committee Hearing ``The Evolving
Cybersecurity Landscape:
Federal Perspectives on
Securing the Nation's
Infrastructure.''
12/8/2021 WR&E Hearing ``Promoting
Economic and Community
Redevelopment and
Environmental Justice in
the Revitalization and
Reuse of Contaminated
Properties.''
12/9/2021 RP&HM Hearing ``Leveraging IIJA:
Plans for Expanding
Intercity Passenger
Rail.''
1/12/2022 WR&E Hearing ``Proposals for a
Water Resources
Development Act of 2022:
Administration
Priorities.''
2/2/2022 H&T Hearing ``The Road Ahead
for Automated Vehicles.''
2/3/2022 AV Hearing ``Finding the Right
Frequency: 5G Deployment
and Aviation Safety.''
2/8/2022 WR&E Hearing ``Proposals for a
Water Resources
Development Act of 2022:
Stakeholder Priorities.''
2/16/2022 EDPB&EM Hearing ``FEMA Priorities
for 2022: Stakeholder
Perspectives.''
3/2/2022 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 6865 and H.
Con. Res. 74.
3/8/2022 RP&HM Hearing ``Stakeholder Views
on Surface Transportation
Board Reauthorization.''
3/16/2022 WR&E Hearing ``Proposals for a
Water Resources
Development Act of 2022:
Members' Day Hearing.''
3/17/2022 AV Hearing ``Aviation Noise:
Measuring Progress in
Addressing Community
Concerns.''
3/21/2022 CG&MT Field Hearing (Santa
Barbara, CA) ``A Review of
Coast Guard Efforts to
Improve Small Passenger
Vessel Safety.''
4/5/2022 EDPB&EM Hearing ``FEMA Priorities
for 2022 and the 2022-2026
Strategic Plan.''
4/6/2022 Full Committee Hearing ``National
Transportation Safety
Board Reauthorization.''
4/27/2022 CG&MT Hearing ``Review of Fiscal
Year 2023 Budget Request
for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation
Programs.''
4/27/2022 H&T Hearing ``Examining
Workforce Development and
Job Creation in Surface
Transportation
Construction.''
4/28/2022 Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2023
Budget Views and Estimates
of the Committee on
Transportation and
Infrastructure, H.R. 5315,
H.R. 6270, H.R. 3482, H.R.
7242, H.R. 2020, H.R.
5703, H.R. 7211, and 18
GSA Capital Investment and
Leasing Program
Resolutions.
5/12/2022 RP&HM Hearing ``Board Member
Views on Surface
Transportation Board
Reauthorization.''
5/17/2022 AV Hearing ``Preparing for
Take-Off: Examining
Efforts to Address Climate
Change at U.S. Airports.''
5/18/2022 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 7776.
6/8/2022 H&T Hearing ``Addressing the
Roadway Safety Crisis:
Building Safer Roads for
All.''
6/14/2022 RP&HM Hearing ``Examining Freight
Rail Safety.''
6/15/2022 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 7321, H.R.
8049, H.R. 1468, H.R.
7789, H.R. 5774, and 8 GSA
Capital Investment and
Leasing Program
Resolutions.
6/22/2022 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Capital
Investment Program:
Identifying Risk to GSA
Facilities.''
7/13/2022 AV Hearing ``The State of
General Aviation.''
7/19/2022 Full Committee Hearing ``Implementing the
Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act.''
7/20/2022 Full Committee Markup of H.R. 884, H.R.
2187, H.R. 8416, H.R.
7636, and 19 GSA Capital
Investment and Leasing
Program Resolutions.
7/27/2022 CG&MT Hearing ``Enhancing
Personnel Resources to
Support a Stronger, More
Resilient Coast Guard.''
9/14/2022 CG&MT Hearing ``Cargo Preference:
Compliance with and
Enforcement of Maritime's
Buy American Laws.''
9/15/2022 EDPB&EM Hearing ``Recovery Update:
Status of FEMA Recovery
Efforts in Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands 5
Years After Hurricanes
Irma and Maria.''
9/20/2022 WR&E Hearing ``The Clean Water
Act at Fifty: Highlights
and Lessons Learned from a
Half Century of
Transformative
Legislation.''
9/29/2022 Full Committee Markup of 1 GSA Capital
Investment and Leasing
Program Resolution.
9/29/2022 Full Committee Hearing ``Investing in our
Nation's Transportation
Infrastructure and
Workers: Why it Matters.''
11/17/2022 Aviation Hearing ``Accessible Air
Travel: Addressing
Challenges for Passengers
with Disabilities.''
12/7/2022 CG&MT Hearing ``U.S. Coast
Guard's Leadership on
Arctic Safety, Security,
and Environmental
Responsibility.''

\1\Abbreviations used:
AV--Subcommittee on Aviation
CG&MT--Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
EDPB&EM--Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management
H&T--Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
RP&HM--Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
WR&E--Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

APPENDIX XII--SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

Total Bills Referred to Committee:............................... 887
H.R.......................................................... 827
(1 Private)
H. Res....................................................... 48
H. Con. Res.................................................. 8
H.J. Res..................................................... 4
S............................................................ 0
Public Laws:..................................................... 14
(H.R. 390, H.R. 468, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2220, H.R. 3113, H.R. 3684,
H.R. 4426, H.R. 4660, H.R. 5434, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5763, H.R.
7181, H.R. 7776, H.J. Res. 100)
Measures Signed into Law:........................................ 32
(H.R. 390, H.R. 468, H.R. 1318, H.R. 1319, H.R. 2220, H.R. 3113,
H.R. 3684, H.R. 4426, H.R. 4660, H.R. 5434, H.R. 5641, H.R.
5763, H.R. 7181, H.R. 7776, H.J. Res. 100, S. 233, S. 400, S.
442, S. 516, S. 1226, S. 1605, S. 2126, S. 2293, S. 2938, S.
3092, S. 3499, S. 3580, S. 3662, S. 3875, S. 4017, S. 4205,
S. 5060)
Resolutions Passed Both Houses:.................................. 4
(H. Con. Res. 41, H. Con. Res. 74, H. Con. Res. 88, H.J. Res.
100)
Measures Included in Public Laws:................................ 165
(PL 117-58, H.R. 3684 (102)--H.R. 158, H.R. 169, H.R. 201, H.R.
248, H.R. 383, H.R. 385, H.R. 386, H.R. 463, H.R. 491, H.R.
508, H.R. 510, H.R. 511, H.R. 611, H.R. 694, H.R. 740, H.R.
762, H.R. 792, H.R. 867, H.R. 921, H.R. 947, H.R. 987, H.R.
1289, H.R. 1341, H.R. 1608, H.R. 1615, H.R. 1622, H.R. 1641,
H.R. 1663, H.R. 1675, H.R. 1697, H.R. 1809, H.R. 1845, H.R.
1898, H.R. 1915, H.R. 1936, H.R. 1967, H.R. 1982, H.R. 1994,
H.R. 2008, H.R. 2012, H.R. 2128, H.R. 2129, H.R. 2141, H.R.
2177, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2197, H.R. 2204, H.R. 2205, H.R. 2238,
H.R. 2306, H.R. 2340, H.R. 2380, H.R. 2468, H.R. 2474, H.R.
2483, H.R. 2514, H.R. 2595, H.R. 2683, H.R. 2687, H.R. 2696,
H.R. 2810, H.R. 2833, H.R. 2859, H.R. 2867, H.R. 2924, H.R.
2937, H.R. 2958, H.R. 2991, H.R. 3016, H.R. 3017, H.R. 3090,
H.R. 3097, H.R. 3238, H.R. 3293, H.R. 3298, H.R. 3310, H.R.
3318, H.R. 3329, H.R. 3381, H.R. 3481, H.R. 3490, H.R. 3559,
H.R. 3562, H.R. 3566, H.R. 3581, H.R. 3651, H.R. 3668, H.R.
3675, H.R. 3690, H.R. 3698, H.R. 3702, H.R. 3703, H.R. 3718,
H.R. 3719, H.R. 3720, H.R. 3726, H.R. 3734, H.R. 3750, H.R.
3757, H.R. 3776, H.R. 3777, H.R. 4520; PL 117-81, S. 1605
(5)--H.R. 2272, H.R. 2386, H.R. 3033, H.R. 4350, H.R. 6467;
PL 117-115, S. 233 (1)--H.R. 858; PL 117-159, S. 2938 (1)--
H.R. 4771; PL 117-169, H.R. 5376 (4)--H.R. 385, H.R. 4651,
H.R. 5228, H.R. 5267; PL 117-202, S. 442 (1)--H.R. 7636; PL
117-203, S. 516 (1)--H.R. 1339; PL 117-212, S. 4205 (1)--H.R.
7789; PL 117-263, H.R. 7776 (49)--H.R. 509, H.R. 539, H.R.
610, H.R. 628, H.R. 987, H.R. 1144, H.R. 1561, H.R. 1921,
H.R. 2008, H.R. 2134, H.R. 3193, H.R. 3238, H.R. 3614, H.R.
3709, H.R. 4375, H.R. 4729, H.R. 5115, H.R. 5329, H.R. 5703,
H.R. 5957, H.R. 6467, H.R. 6506, H.R. 6705, H.R. 6719, H.R.
6728, H.R. 6801, H.R. 6831, H.R. 6865, H.R. 6866, H.R. 7198,
H.R. 7211, H.R. 7476, H.R. 7520, H.R. 7696, H.R. 7721, H.R.
7762, H.R. 7796, H.R. 7797, H.R. 7838, H.R. 7900, H.R. 7950,
H.R. 8079, H.R. 8300, H.R. 8383, H.R. 8389, H.R. 8633, H.R.
8728, H.R. 8965, H.R. 9176)
Measures on Which the Veto of the President was Overridden....... 0
Measures Vetoed:................................................. 0
Presented to the President....................................... 2
(H.R. 1082, H.R. 1917)
Measures Passed the House:....................................... 57
(H.R. 390, H.R. 468, H.R. 539, H.R. 587, H.R. 610, H.R. 884, H.R.
1066, H.R. 1082, H.R. 1144, H.R. 1262, H.R. 1318, H.R. 1339,
H.R. 1468, H.R. 1703, H.R. 1917, H.R. 1921, H.R. 2008, H.R.
2016, H.R. 2020, H.R. 2220, H.R. 2467, H.R. 3113, H.R. 3193,
H.R. 3482, H.R. 3617, H.R. 3684, H.R. 3709, H.R. 4426, H.R.
4660, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4996, H.R. 5314, H.R. 5315, H.R. 5343,
H.R. 5434, H.R. 5547, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5673, H.R. 5689, H.R.
5706, H.R. 5763, H.R. 5774, H.R. 6270, H.R. 6865, H.R. 7181,
H.R. 7211, H.R. 7321, H.R. 7776, H.R. 8416, H. Con. Res. 41,
H. Con. Res. 74, H. Con. Res. 88, H. Con. Res. 119, H.J. Res.
100, H. Res. 626, H. Res. 1463, H. Res. 1495)
Bills Reported to the House:..................................... 51
(H.R. 390, H.R. 468, H.R. 539, H.R. 587, H.R. 610, H.R. 884, H.R.
1066, H.R. 1144, H.R. 1262, H.R. 1339, H.R. 1468, H.R. 1703,
H.R. 1765, H.R. 1915, H.R. 1917, H.R. 1921, H.R. 1951, H.R.
2008, H.R. 2016, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2020, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2220,
H.R. 3037, H.R. 3095, H.R. 3193, H.R. 3482, H.R. 3684, H.R.
3684 supplemental report, H.R. 3709, H.R. 4042, H.R. 4660, H.R.
4679, H.R. 5315, H.R. 5343, H.R. 5547, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5673,
H.R. 5689, H.R. 5703, H.R. 5706, H.R. 5774, H.R. 6270, H.R.
6865, H.R. 7211, H.R. 7242, H.R. 7321, H.R. 7636, H.R. 7776,
H.R. 7789, H.R. 8416)
Measures considered by the Committee:
Bills:....................................................... 54
(H.R. 246, H.R. 390, H.R. 468, H.R. 539, H.R. 587, H.R. 610, H.R.
884, H.R. 1066, H.R. 1144, H.R. 1262, H.R. 1339, H.R. 1468,
H.R. 1703, H.R. 1765, H.R. 1915, H.R. 1917, H.R. 1921, H.R.
1951, H.R. 2008, H.R. 2016, H.R. 2020, H.R. 2187, H.R. 2220,
H.R. 3037, H.R. 3095, H.R. 3193, H.R. 3482, H.R. 3684, H.R.
3709, H.R. 4042, H.R. 4660, H.R. 4679, H.R. 4771, H.R. 5315,
H.R. 5343, H.R. 5547, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5673, H.R. 5689, H.R.
5703, H.R. 5706, H.R. 5774, H.R. 6270, H.R. 6865, H.R. 7211,
H.R. 7242, H.R. 7321, H.R. 7636, H.R. 7776, H.R. 7789, H.R.
8049, H.R. 8416, H. Con. Res. 41, H. Con. Res. 74)
GSA Resolutions.............................................. 82
Referral of Measures:
Retained at the Full Committee............................... 2
Subcommittee on Aviation:.................................... 144
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation:..... 106
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management:...................................... 243
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit:........................ 292
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials:................................................. 124
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment:............. 172
Hearings Held:
Days of Hearings:............................................ 66
Full Committee:.......................................... 11
Subcommittee on Aviation:................................ 12
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation:. 11
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management:.............................. 10
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit:.................... 5
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials:............................................. 7
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment:......... 11
Witnesses:
Full Committee:.............................................. 111
Subcommittee on Aviation:.................................... 54
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation:..... 42
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management:...................................... 34
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit:........................ 28
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials:................................................. 47
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment:............. 92
Total Persons Testifying......................................... 364
(408 Testimonies Submitted)
Markups and Business Meetings Held (Days)/Measures Considered:
Full Committee:..................................................16/136
Bills........................................................ 54
GSA Resolutions.............................................. 82

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