![](media/image1.jpeg){width="6.489583333333333in"
height="1.15625in"}**Legislative
Bulletin...............................................July 8, 2008**

**Contents**:

> **H.R. 5741**---Shark Conservation Act of 2008
>
> **H.R. 3981---**To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save
> America's Treasures Program, and for other purposes
>
> **H.R. 1423**---To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease a
> portion of a visitor center to be constructed outside the boundary of
> the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter County, Indiana, and
> for other purposes
>
> **H.R. 4199---**To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act
> of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National
> Historical Park, and for other purposes
>
> **H.R. 802---**Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
>
> **H.R. 5975---**To designate the facility of the United States Postal
> Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as
> the "Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office"
>
> **H.R. 6061---**To designate the facility of the United States Postal
> Service located at 219 East Main Street in West Frankfort, Illinois,
> as the "Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building"
>
> **H.R. 6092---**To designate the facility of the United States Postal
> Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the
> "Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building"

**H.R. 5741---Shark Conservation Act of 2008**

***(Bordallo, D-GU)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled to be
considered on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.\
\
**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 5741 would amend the High Seas Driftnet
Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to direct the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to identify a nation whose fishing
vessels are or have been engaged in activities that target or
incidentally catch sharks if the nation has not adopted a shark
conservation program similar to that of the U.S. This would include any
nation whose measures do not to prohibit the removal of any of the fins
of a shark (including the tail) and discarding the carcass of the shark
at sea. In addition, H.R. 5741 would prohibit certain activities that
may involve shark finning in the U.S. (the practice of removing a
shark's fins and discarding its carcass).

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: According to [NOAA's Shark
Management website](http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sharks/FS_management.htm),
the following regulations are in place for the East Coast of the U.S.;

> The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requires
> overfished shark stocks to be rebuilt and requires healthy shark
> populations to be maintained. Many shark stocks, particularly in the
> Atlantic, are overfished and must be rebuilt.
>
> Nationally, the United States recently enacted a ban on shark finning
> that prohibits any person under U.S. jurisdiction from engaging in
> shark finning and possessing shark fins harvested on board a U.S.
> fishing vessel without the corresponding carcasses. Finning is defined
> as the practice of removing the fin(s) from a shark and discarding the
> remainder of the shark at sea.
>
> The United States is a conservation leader internationally and was a
> key player in developing the Food and Agriculture Organization's
> International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of
> Sharks. The United States is one of two nations (out of 87 shark
> fishing nations) to develop a National Plan of Action for the
> Conservation and Management of Sharks.
>
> The United States has participated or plans on participating in
> bilateral meetings regarding shark management with Japan, Spain,
> Taiwan, the European Union, Canada, China, and Mexico.

However, a recent court case revealed that a vessel was taking fins from
another vessel---exploiting a loophole where fisherman could cut off the
sharks fins, transfer them to another boat, and leave the carcasses on
the other vessel. This bill intends to address this loophole.

**[Possible Conservative Concerns]{.underline}**: Some conservatives may
be concerned that H.R. 5741 imposes a private-sector mandate by
requiring that shark fins aboard fishing vessels, shark fins transferred
or received at sea, and shark fins landed at a U.S. port be naturally
attached to the carcass. In addition, some conservatives may be
concerned that this bill circumvents NOAA's ability to issue
regulations---such as those already in place for the East Coast---for
the entire country.

[Committee Action]{.underline}: H.R. 5741 was introduced on April 9,
2008, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans held a mark-up of the
bill on June 4, 2008 and forwarded the bill to the full Committee, as
amended, by voice vote. On June 11, 2008, the full Committee held a
mark-up of H.R. 5741 and ordered the bill reported, as amended, by voice
vote.

[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}: According to CBO, "Based on information
provided by NOAA and assuming the availability of appropriated funds,
CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 5741 would cost \$5 million over
the 2009-2013 period. Enacting the legislation would not affect revenues
or direct spending. CBO estimates that the cost of complying with the
mandate would fall well below the annual threshold established in UMRA
for private-sector mandates (\$136 million in 2008, adjusted annually
for inflation)."

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** Yes, H.R. 5741 imposes a
private-sector mandate by requiring that shark fins aboard fishing
vessels, shark fins transferred or received at sea, and shark fins
landed at a U.S. port be naturally attached to the carcass.

**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report for
H.R. 5741 was not available.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A Committee Report for H.R.
5741 was not available.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 3981---** **Preserve America and Save America's Treasures Act**

***(Miller, D-NC)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled to be
considered on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.\
\
**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 3981 would establish the Preserve
America Program in order to provide competitive grants to specified
entities to support preservation efforts through tourism, education, and
historic preservation planning activities.

The bill also sets forth provisions regarding the designation of
communities, tribal areas, and neighborhoods as Preserve America
Communities. The bill also requires that the non-Federal share of the
cost of carrying out a project provided a grant under this program be no
less than 50 percent of the total cost of the project.

H.R. 3981 also authorizes the Save America's Treasures Program to
provide grants to eligible entities for projects to preserve nationally
significant collections and historic properties.

A collection or historic property would only be provided a competitive
grant if such collection or property is: (1) nationally significant; and
(2) threatened or endangered. The non-Federal share of the cost of
carrying out a project provided under this program must be no less than
50 percent of the total cost of the project.

The bill would also require historic properties be: (1) listed in the
National Register of Historic Places; or (2) designated as a National
Historic Landmark. The bill sets certain criteria for how grants can be
provided to projects for eligible collections and historic properties.

The bill authorizes such sums as may be necessary to carry out these two
new programs.

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Preserve America has been an
Administration initiative that encourages and supports community efforts
to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage.
According to the [Preserve America
website](http://www.preserveamerica.gov/), "The goals of the initiative
include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened
regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in
preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and
support for the economic vitality of our communities. Mrs. Laura Bush,
First Lady of the United States, is the Honorary Chair of Preserve
America."

The Save America's Treasures program provides grants aimed at preserving
certain historic sites and collections. As the homepage of the program
states, "Save America's Treasures is dedicated to identifying and
rescuing the enduring symbols of American tradition that define us as a
nation." President Clinton proposed the creation of this program in his
State of the Union Address of 1998, and he created the program in
[Executive Order
13072](http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=1998_register&docid=fr05fe98-138.pdf)
on February 2, 1998.

The Executive Order focuses mostly on the creation of a White House
Millennium Council, and only one paragraph (regarding the duties of the
Council) addresses the Save America's Treasure's program:

> Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior regarding the
>
> provision of assistance from funds made available for Save America's
> Treasures in the Historic Preservation Fund to public and private
> entities that are protecting America's threatened cultural treasures.
> These treasures include significant documents, works of art, maps,
> journals, and historic structures that document and illuminate the
> history and culture of the United States;

The program was initially aimed at restoring major items like the
Star-Spangled Banner, with the Council making recommendations. In recent
years, the program has expanded its reach to less significant projects,
and Members of Congress have bypassed the established recommendation
process by just designating projects directly.

Funds for Save America's Treasures were first appropriated in FY1999 and
used to restore such historic documents as the Star Spangled Banner, the
Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution.

However, the program has also funded certain projects that some Members
may find questionable and may view as diverting resources from projects
of broader national significance, including:

-   Electrical problems at the model stock farm and horse breeding
    service property of a wealthy industrialist from Vermont;

-   Foundation problems with an old carousel in Rhode Island;

-   Preservation of the Hearst Metrotone Newsreel Collection, UCLA Film
    and Television Archive, Hollywood;

-   Preservation of certain paintings in the Clyfford Still Collection,
    Clyfford Still Museum, Denver;

-   Preservation of Video Archives, The Joffrey Ballet, Chicago;

-   Preservation of select sculptures in the Boston Commons, Boston; and

-   Preservation of the Permanent Collection of Drawings, New York
    Historical Society, New York.

For more examples of funded projects from 1999-2006, go here:
<http://www.saveamericastreasures.org/funding.htm>.

Some conservatives may be concerned that this legislation authorizes a
program that has expanded beyond its original purpose, and that the
program has been heavily earmarked in the past.

[Committee Action]{.underline}: H.R. 3981 was introduced on October 29,
2007, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. On June
11, 2008, the full Committee held a mark-up of H.R. 3981, and ordered
the bill reported, as amended, by voice vote.

[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}: According to CBO, "H.R. 3981 would
authorize appropriations totaling \$75 million annually for two grant
programs administered by the National Park Service (NPS). Assuming
appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO estimates that implementing
H.R. 3981 would cost \$300 million over the 2009-2013 period."

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** Yes, this bill authorizes two new federal
government programs.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report for
H.R. 3981 was not available.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A Committee Report for H.R.
3981 was not available.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 1423---** **Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Lease Act**

***(Visclosky, D-IN)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled to be
considered on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.\
\
**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1423 would authorize the Secretary of
the Interior to enter into a memorandum of understanding to establish a
joint partnership with the Porter County Convention, Recreation and
Visitor Commission and in order to lease space in the Dorothy Buell
Memorial Visitor Center for use as a visitor center for the Indiana
Dunes National Lakeshore.

The bill allows the Secretary to: (1) plan, design, construct, and
install exhibits in the leased space related to the use and management
of the resources at the Lakeshore, at a cost under \$1.2 million; and
(2) utilize park staff from the Lakeshore in the leased space to provide
visitor information and education.

[Committee Action]{.underline}: H.R. 1423 was introduced on March 8,
2007, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. On June
11, 2008, the full Committee held a mark-up of H.R. 1423 and ordered the
bill reported, as amended, by unanimous consent.

[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}: According to CBO, "Assuming
appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO estimates that the NPS would
spend \$1.5 million over the 2009-2013 period for exhibits in the new
visitor facility. CBO also estimates that the leasing provisions of the
bill would create budget authority of about \$2 million in 2009 for a
capital lease that would be executed with the Porter County Convention,
Recreation, and Visitor Commission (PCCRVA, the owner of the visitor
center). We estimate that annual lease payments under the new contract
would increase direct spending by about \$1 million over the 2009-2018
period. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues." The direct
spending cost would make the bill subject to the House PAYGO rule if
this bill were being covered under regular order.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report for
H.R. 1423 was not available.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A Committee Report for H.R.
1423 was not available.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 4199---** **To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation
Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National
Historical Park, and for other purposes**

**(Turner, R-OH)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled to be
considered on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.\
\
**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 4199 would amend the Dayton Aviation
Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to provide for the acquisition and
inclusion of additional sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National
Historical Park including Hawthorn Hill, Oakwood, Ohio, and the Wright
Company factory and associated land and buildings, Dayton, Ohio.

The bill removes the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta,
Ohio, from inclusion in the boundaries of the National Aviation Heritage
Area.

In addition, the bill would authorize the National Park Service (NPS) to
make grants to local organizations for construction projects on private
property within park boundaries. The bill authorizes the Secretary to
provide financial assistance to the parks' partners, including the
Aviation Trail, Inc., the Ohio Historical Society, and Dayton History,
subject to the availability of appropriations in advance identifying the
specific partner grantee and the specific project. Projects funded
through these grants will be limited to construction and development on
non-Federal property within the boundaries of the park. Any project
funded by such a grant must support the purposes of the park; be
consistent with the park's general management plan; and enhance public
use and enjoyment of the park.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 4199 was introduced on November
15, 2007, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. On
June 11, 2008, the full Committee held a mark-up of H.R. 4199 and
ordered the bill reported, as amended, by voice vote.

[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}: According to CBO, "Based on information
obtained from NPS and assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts,
CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 4199 would cost \$15 million over
the 2009-2013 period and \$1 million annually thereafter for ongoing
operations. Enacting the legislation would not affect direct spending or
revenues."

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report for
H.R. 4199 was not available.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A Committee Report for H.R.
4199 was not available.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 802---** **Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008**

***(Oberstar, D-MN)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled to be
considered on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill.\
\
**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 802 would amend the Prevent Pollution
from Ships Act by applying the provisions (relating to vessel air
emissions standards) of the Protocol of 1997 to the International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). These
provisions would apply to certain marine diesel engines, and other
classes of public vessels. The bill would give the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) significant authority over enforcing these
regulations, which typically is an authority held by the Coast Guard.
This would result in a large expansion of the EPA's authority over
domestic and international waters. In addition, the requirements could
impact owners of recreational watercraft (such as fishing boats).

The bill directs the EPA to establish regulations setting criteria for
determining the adequacy of reception facilities for receiving ozone
depleting substances and other substances. H.R. 802 would allow the
Secretary of Energy and Commerce to deny the entry of a ship to a port
required by the MARPOL Protocol or other regulations required by this
Act.

When the bill was considered by the Senate, the bill was amended to
remove a provision that the Navy and Coast Guard opposed in the House
bill. The amendment would allow pollution prevention standards to expand
out to the 200 mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ), in so much as
"customary law" would currently allow.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 802 was introduced on February
5, 2007, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. On February 7, 2007, the full Committee held a mark-up
of H.R. 802 and ordered the bill reported, as amended, by voice vote. On
March 26, 2007, the bill passed the House by a vote of
[358-49](http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll187.xml). On June 26, 2008,
the Senate passed H.R. 802, with an amendment, by unanimous consent.

[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}: According to CBO, "Based on information
provided by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 802 would cost about
\$4 million over the next five years, subject to the availability of
appropriated funds. Enacting the legislation would not affect direct
spending or revenues. Under H.R. 802, EPA and the USCG would establish
regulations to implement MARPOL Annex VI, which addresses air pollution
from ships. Both EPA and the USCG would be authorized to enforce those
regulations, which would affect pollution from marine fuels. CBO
estimates that developing new regulations would cost EPA \$2 million
over the next three years and that ongoing enforcement activities would
cost \$1 million annually thereafter." Implementing the legislation
would have no significant effect on the Coast

Guard's operating budget because that agency already has enforcement
responsibilities under MARPOL that would probably not change
significantly.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No. According to CBO, "CBO has
not reviewed H.R. 802 for the presence of intergovernmental or
private-sector mandates. Section 4 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
excludes from the application of that act any legislative provisions
that are necessary for the ratification or implementation of
international treaty obligations. CBO has determined that the
legislation falls within that exclusion because it would implement Annex
VI of the MARPOL Convention."

**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** According to House
[Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Report
110-054](http://www.congress.gov/cgi-lis/cpquery/R?cp110:FLD010:@1(hr054):),
"Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, H.R. 802, the Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of
2007, 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]{.underline}**: According to House
[Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Report
110-054](http://www.congress.gov/cgi-lis/cpquery/R?cp110:FLD010:@1(hr054):),
cites constitutional authority in Article 1, Section 8 of the
Constitution, but fails to cite a specific clause. However, House Rule
XIII, Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 5975---To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the
"Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office" *(Arcuri, D-NY) ***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 5975 is scheduled for
consideration on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 5975 would designate the facility of the
United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in
Waterville, New York, as the "Cpl. John P. Sigsbee Post Office".

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Cpl. John P. Sigsbee, 21, of
Waterville, N.Y. was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air
Assault), Fort Campbell, KY. He died January 16, 2008, in Balad, Iraq,
of wounds sustained from grenade and small-arms fire during combat
operations.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 5975 was introduced on May 6,
2008, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,
which ordered the bill reported by voice vote.

[**Cost to Taxpayers**:]{.underline} A CBO score for H.R. 5975 is
unavailable, but the only costs associated with a U.S. post office
renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of which significantly
affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.\
\
**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report
citing compliance with rules regarding earmarks, limited tax benefits,
or limited tariff benefits was not available. Such a report is not
required because the bill is being considered under a suspension of the
rules.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 6061---To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 219 East Main Street in West Frankfort, Illinois, as
the "Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building" *(Costello, D-IL) ***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 6061 is scheduled for
consideration on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 6061 would designate the facility of the
United States Postal Service located at 219 East Main Street in West
Frankfort, Illinois, as the "Kenneth James Gray Post Office Building".

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Kenneth James Gray was a
Democratic Representative from Illinois. During the Second World War he
served from January 1943 as a crew chief with the Twelfth Air Force in
North Africa; served with the combat engineers of the Fifth Army in
Italy; returned to the Twelfth Air Force and participated in combat over
southern France and central Europe until discharged as a first sergeant
in December 1945. He was elected as a Democrat and served from
1955---1974.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 6061 was introduced on May 14,
2008, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,
which ordered the bill reported by voice vote.

[**Cost to Taxpayers**:]{.underline} A CBO score for H.R. 6061 is
unavailable, but the only costs associated with a U.S. post office
renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of which significantly
affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.\
\
**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report
citing compliance with rules regarding earmarks, limited tax benefits,
or limited tariff benefits was not available. Such a report is not
required because the bill is being considered under a suspension of the
rules.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.

**H.R. 6092---To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen, Georgia, as the
"Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building" (Gingrey, R-GA)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 6092 is scheduled for
consideration on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 6092 would designate the facility of the
United States Postal Service located at 101 Tallapoosa Street in Bremen,
Georgia, as the "Sergeant Paul Saylor Post Office Building".

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: According to the Sponsor's
office:

> "A brave young man from my district, Sergeant Paul Saylor of Bremen,
> Georgia, bravely served our nation in Iraq as a member of the Georgia
> National Guard's 48th Infantry Brigade. He heroically gave his life
> for our country on August 15, 2005 while on patrol in Al Mahmudiyah,
> Iraq, when the vehicle he was traveling in rolled over into a canal.
> Sergeant Saylor was 21 years old. Upon being returned to his family,
> Sergeant Saylor's remains were in a state of advanced decomposition,
> and he was not able to be viewed by his family for a final goodbye.
> His family has since worked tirelessly to improve the treatment of the
> remains of all fallen soldiers to ensure that no family has to
> experience a similar fate."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 6092 was introduced on May 20,
2008, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,
which ordered the bill reported by voice vote.

[**Cost to Taxpayers**:]{.underline} A CBO score for H.R. 6092 is
unavailable, but the only costs associated with a U.S. post office
renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of which significantly
affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}** No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.\
\
**[Does the Bill Comply with House Rules Regarding Earmarks/Limited Tax
Benefits/Limited Tariff Benefits?]{.underline}** A Committee Report
citing compliance with rules regarding earmarks, limited tax benefits,
or limited tariff benefits was not available. Such a report is not
required because the bill is being considered under a suspension of the
rules.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Sarah Makin;
<sarah.makin@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-0718.