[House Report 107-598]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
107th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 107-598
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100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES
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July 22, 2002.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Hansen, from the Committee on Resources, submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Con. Res. 419]
The Committee on Resources, to whom was referred the
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 419) requesting the
President to issue a proclamation in observance of the 100th
Anniversary of the founding of the International Association of
Fish and Wildlife Agencies, having considered the same, report
favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the
concurrent resolution be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of H. Con. Res. 419 is to request the President
to issue a proclamation in observance of the 100th Anniversary
of the founding of the International Association of Fish and
Wildlife Agencies.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
was founded on September 17, 1902 in West Yellowstone, Montana
as an organization of public agencies charged with the
protection and management of North America's fish and wildlife
resources. The Association's governmental members include the
fish and wildlife agencies of all 50 States, the territories,
the provincial fish and wildlife agencies of Canada and the
federal natural resource agency of Mexico.
The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
(IAFWA) represents the interests of our States in fish and
wildlife management as well as the professional fish and
wildlife biologists in the U.S. It maintains 36 committees
composed of nearly 700 professionals from the U.S., Canada and
Mexico who monitor and advise on issues ranging from acid rain
and pesticides to exotic animals, public lands, migratory
wildlife and wetlands.
The Association also participates in fish and wildlife
management issues in Washington, D.C. by advising, testifying,
and developing legislation and by addressing threats to fish
and wildlife management in North America. Some of the fish and
wildlife statutes that the IAFWA has been involved include the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife
Restoration Act, the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish Restoration Act,
all farm bills enacted since 1985, the National Wildlife Refuge
System Improvement Act and the Fish and Wildlife Programs
Improvement and National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act.
The IAFWA provides state fish and wildlife agencies with legal
counsel, national surveys in conjunction with Canada and Mexico
to track conservation trends, and program assistance in such
areas as hunter education, shooting sports, aquatic education,
proactive strategies and professional development.
According to the resolution, the International Association
of Fish and Wildlife Agencies continues to promote the
sustainable use of natural resources; it encourages cooperation
and coordination of fish and wildlife conservation at all
levels of government; it encourages the professional management
of fish and wildlife and fosters public understanding of the
need for conservation.
COMMITTEE ACTION
H. Con. Res. 419 was introduced on June 13, 2002, by
Congressmen Don Young (R-AK) and John D. Dingell (D-MI). The
resolution was referred to the Committee on Resources, and
within the Committee to the Subcommittee on Fisheries
Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. On June 27, 2002, the
Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans met
to mark up the resolution. No amendments were offered and the
resolution was ordered favorably reported to the Full Committee
by unanimous consent. On July 10, 2002, the ResourcesCommittee
met to consider the bill. No amendments were offered and the resolution
was ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives by
unanimous consent.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Resources' oversight findings and recommendations
are reflected in the body of this report.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. The Committee has
determined that this House Concurrent Resolution entails no
costs to the federal government.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
bill does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. Government Reform Oversight Findings. Under clause
3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, the Committee has received no report of
oversight findings and recommendations from the Committee on
Government Reform on this bill.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. The Committee
has determined that H. Con. Res. 419 entails no cost to the
federal government and therefore, no cost estimate was
requested from the Congressional Budget Office.
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 104-4
This bill contains no unfunded mandates.
PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL OR TRIBAL LAW
This bill is not intended to preempt any State, local or
tribal law.
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW
If enacted, this bill would make no changes in existing
law.