[House Report 110-323]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
110th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 110-323
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SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN DAY
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September 14, 2007.--Referred to 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. 444]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 444) supporting the goals
and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day,
honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor,
regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing
the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in
ensuring the safety and security of civil and military
aircraft, having considered the same, report favorably thereon
without amendment and recommend that the resolution be agreed
to.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 444 supports the goals and ideals of a National
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable
contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father
of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of
aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and
security of civil and military aircraft.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
In 1901, Charles Edward Taylor left his job making 25 cents
per hour at the Dayton Electric Company to make 30 cents per
hour in the Wright brothers' bicycle shop. Within a year of
starting, Taylor helped the Wright brothers build a wind tunnel
to test their theories on winds and control surfaces.
In 1903, when the Wright brothers tasked Taylor with
creating an eight-horsepower engine to power the Flyer, his
only prior experience was an attempt to repair a gasoline
automobile engine in 1901. He designed and built from scratch,
without drawings, an aluminum, water-cooled, 12-horsepower
engine in six weeks using a drill press, metal lathe, and hand
tools.
After assisting the Wright brothers, Taylor went on to a
pioneering aviation maintenance career spanning more than 60
years including a job as the chief mechanic for the first
transcontinental flight in 1911 by Calbraith Perry Rodgers.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Res. 444 highlights the House of Representatives'
support for the May 24th National Aviation Maintenance
Technician Day to honor Charles Edward Taylor, the first
aviation maintenance technician who created and maintained the
engine used to power the Wright brothers' aircraft, and the men
and women who followed in his footsteps as aviation maintenance
technicians. This resolution celebrates the life and
achievements of one of the fathers of aviation while also
recognizing the indispensable role aviation maintenance
technicians play by ensuring the safety of civil and military
aircraft and infrastructure as well as the American people.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
In the 108th Congress, former Representative Frost
introduced a similar resolution (H. Res. 586). The resolution
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. No further action was taken. In the 109th
Congress, Representative Lungren reintroduced the resolution
(H. Res. 726). It was referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. No further action was taken.
In the 110th Congress, Representative Filner introduced H.
Res. 444 on May 24, 2007. On August 2, 2007, the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session and
ordered H. Res. 444 reported favorably to the House by voice
vote.
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 ordering H.
Res. 444 reported. A motion to order H. Res. 444 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 the requirements of clause 3(d)(2) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, H. Res. 444
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 2007, or for
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 levels 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 and 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. Neither a 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. 444 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
With respect to (3)(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, H. Res. 375 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. 549 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. 444 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 legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law
104-1).
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
H. Res. 444 makes no changes in existing law.