[House Report 110-453] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] 110th Congress Report HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Session 110-453 ====================================================================== RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN HIGHWAY USERS ALLIANCE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES _______ November 15, 2007.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed _______ Mr. Oberstar, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, submitted the following R E P O R T [To accompany H. Res. 772] The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom was referred the resolution (H. Res. 772) recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for other purposes, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the resolution be agreed to. PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION H. Res. 772 recognizes the achievements of the American Highway Users Alliance, celebrates the Alliance's 75th anniversary, and encourages the American Highway Users Alliance to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists and the transportation industry. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION The National Highway Users Conference (known as the ``Highway Users'') was founded in 1932 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., then president of General Motors Corporation, and other civic leaders for the purpose of working ``for good, all-weather roads in every state.'' In 1970, the Highway Users merged with the Automotive Safety Foundation and was renamed the Highway Users Federation for Safety and Mobility. In 1995, the organization was renamed the American Highway Users Alliance. The Highway Users has voiced the interests of motorists and businesses on all major national highway and traffic safety legislation over the past 75 years. Included in these efforts, the Highway Users strongly promoted passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the Interstate Highway System and established the Highway Trust Fund. The Highway Users has worked tirelessly over the past 75 years to protect the integrity of the Highway Trust Fund and State highway trust funds. The Highway Users has conducted crucial research documenting the promise and potential of modern United States highways in improving safety, improving emergency evacuations, and facilitating the transportation system that has allowed our nation's economy to grow. SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION H. Res. 772 recognizes the outstanding achievements of the American Highway Users Alliance and its sustained contribution in service to our nation and celebrates the Alliance's 75th Anniversary. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION On October 24, 2007, Chairman James L. Oberstar introduced H. Res. 772. On October 31, 2007, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session and ordered the resolution 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 ordering H. Res. 772 reported. A motion to order H. Res. 772 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)(I) 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. 772 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 2008, 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, so no statement of general performance goals 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. 772, 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. 772 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. 772 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. 772 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 Resolution. 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. 772 makes no changes to existing law.