59–006 

110TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Session 110–135 

SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL 

PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 

MAY 8, 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. 352] 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 

was referred the resolution (H. Res. 352) supporting the goals and 

ideals of National Public Works Week, having considered the same, 

report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that 

the resolution be agreed to. 

PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION

H. Res. 352 supports the goals and ideals of National Public 

Works Week. 

BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

‘‘Public works’’ is loosely defined as projects or programs carried 

out by Federal, state, or local government for the benefit of the 

community. These projects and programs include: transportation 

systems, such as rail, highways, and public transit; water supply 

infrastructure; sewage and refuse disposal systems; public buildings; and other structures and facilities. 

Public works infrastructure, facilities, and services provide safety, health, and economic assurances for both large and small populations. These services are provided in an efficient and effective 

method because of the skill of public works professionals, such as 

engineers, administrators, and servicemen. 

H. Res. 352 recognizes the contribution of public works professionals to communities across the country by facilitating a resolution to recognize this year’s National Public Works Week, which is 

being held from May 20 through 26, 2007. 

mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HEARING

2 

SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION

H. Res. 352 recognizes the significant diverse contributions that 

public works professionals make every day to improve the U.S. 

public infrastructure and the communities that they serve, and 

states that the House of Representatives—

(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Works 

Week; 

(2) recognizes and celebrates the important service that public works professionals make to each citizen’s daily life; and 

(3) urges citizens and communities throughout the United 

States to pay tribute to public works professionals and to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the Nation. 

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

On May 1, 2007, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James L. Oberstar introduced H. Res. 352. 

On May 2, 2007, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session and ordered H. Res. 352 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. 352 reported. A 

motion to order H. Res. 352 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. 352 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 section 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 fundmstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HEARING

3 

ing, 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. 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. 352 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 clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, H. Res. 352 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. 352 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. 352 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 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 (Public Law 104–1). 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED

H. Res. 352 makes no changes in existing law. 

Æ 

mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HEARING