[House Report 111-142]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
111th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 111-142
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RECOGNIZING THE NUMEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE RECREATIONAL BOATING
COMMUNITY AND THE BOATING INDUSTRY TO THE CONTINUING PROSPERITY AND
AFFLUENCE OF THE UNITED STATES
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June 8, 2009.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Oberstar, from the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Res. 410]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 410) recognizing the
numerous contributions of the recreational boating community
and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and
affluence of the United States, having considered the same,
report favorably there- on without amendment and recommend that
the resolution be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
House Resolution 410 recognizes the contributions of the
recreational boating community and the boating industry to the
continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR THE LEGISLATION
Recreational boating is a central part of the tourism and
recreation industry in the United States. However, as the
United States continues to experience rising unemployment rates
concomitant with the decline in the U.S. economy, the
recreational boating industry is experiencing significant
declines in new sales. Total expenditures on recreational
boating-related services are also declining.
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association
(NMMA), the total manufacturing levels in the ``recreational
marine sector'' have declined by at least 40 percent, and that,
as of March 2009, individual boat sales had declined by nearly
30 percent year over year. According to NMMA, these conditions
have resulted in a nearly 30 percent drop in total employment
in the marine industry.
Similarly, there have been extensive declines in production
volumes at multiple recreational boat manufacturers, which have
forced firms to reduce their employment levels and even close
production facilities.
Given the challenges facing the recreational boating
industry, H. Res. 410 is intended to recognize the
contributions the industry and the boating community have
made--and will continue to make--to the U.S. economy. The
resolution will also bring attention to the challenges that
this industry--like so many U.S. manufacturing industries--is
facing in the current economic climate.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 410 recognizes the contributions of the
recreational boating industry and the boating community to the
United States. This resolution also acknowledges that the 59
million individuals who boat generate more than $33 billion for
the U.S. economy, and provide jobs for 337,000 Americans. This
resolution recognizes that the 1,400 active boat builders in
the United States use materials and services from all 50
states.
Recreational boating activities provide opportunities for
families to be together and have a beneficial effect on
scholastic performance and physical fitness of those who
participate.
Finally, H. Res. 410 urges the President to issue a
proclamation declaring July 1, 2009, as National Boating Day.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On May 6, 2009, Representative Ron Klein introduced H. Res.
410.
On June 4, 2009, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session to consider H. Res. 410. The
Committee ordered H. Res. 410 reported favorably to the House
by voice vote with a quorum present.
RECORD VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives
requires each committee report to include the total number of
votes cast for and against on each record vote on a motion to
report and on any amendment offered to the measure or matter,
and the names of those members voting for and against. There
were no recorded votes taken in connection with consideration
of H. Res. 410 or ordering the resolution reported. A motion to
order H. Res. 410 reported favorably to the House was agreed to
by voice vote with a quorum present.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are
reflected in this report.
COST OF LEGISLATION
With respect to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 410 is a resolution of
the House of Representatives, and therefore does not have the
force of law. As such, there is no cost associated with this
resolution for fiscal year 2009, or any fiscal year thereafter.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(2) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, and
308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee
advises that the resolution contains no measure that authorizes
funding, so no comparison of the total estimated funding level
for the relevant programs to the appropriate level under
current law is required.
2. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding, so no statement of general performance and
objectives for any measure that authorizes funding is required.
3. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding, so no cost estimate nor comparison for any
measure that authorizes funding is required.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XXI
Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, H. Res. 410 does not contain any
congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff
benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI
of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H. Res. 410 is a resolution of the
House of Representatives, and therefore does not have the force
of law. As such, clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII does not apply.
FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT
H. Res. 410 contains no Federal mandates.
PREEMPTION CLARIFICATION
Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local,
or tribal law. The Committee states that H. Res. 410 does not
preempt any state, local or tribal law.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act are created by this
legislation.
APPLICABILITY TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the resolution does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (P.L. 104-1).
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
H. Res. 410 makes no changes in existing law.