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110TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Session 110–343 

RECOGNIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY 

PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF 

THOSE PROGRAMS EFFORTS TO DECREASE HUNGER AND HELP FEED 

THOSE IN NEED 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007.—Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 

Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, from the Committee on Agriculture, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany H. Res. 79] 

The Committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the resolution (H. Res. 79) recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the 

Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions 

of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those 

in need, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the resolution be agreed to. 

BRIEF EXPLANATION

H. Res. 79 acknowledges the efforts of hunters, sportsmen’s associations, meat processors, State meat inspectors and hunger relief 

organizations to provide food for those in need. 

In the past 3 years, hundreds of thousands of pounds of venison 

have been provided to feeding programs, and donations have multiplied. 

The House recognizes the cooperative efforts of all participants in 

the Hunters for the Hungry programs and their contributions toward decreasing hunger. 

PURPOSE AND NEED

H. Res. 79 recognizes the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the U.S. and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help those in need. 

COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

I. Full Committee Consideration 

The Committee on Agriculture met, pursuant to notice, with a 

quorum present, on May 17, 2007, to consider H. Res. 79 and other 

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Members were recognized and each made a statement in support 

of the legislation. Counsel was also recognized for a brief explanation of the resolution. 

There being no amendments, Mr. Goodlatte moved that H. Res 

79 be reported favorably to the House with the recommendation 

that it pass. 

By a voice vote, and in the presence of a quorum, H. Res. 79 was 

ordered favorably reported to the House. 

Chairman Peterson then advised Members that pursuant to the 

rules of the House of Representative that Members have 2 calendar 

days to file such views with the Committee. No Members came 

forth with intent to file additional views. 

Without objection, staff was given permission to make any necessary clerical, technical or conforming changes to reflect the intent 

of the Committee. 

Chairman Peterson thanked all the Members and adjourned the 

meeting subject to the call of the chair. 

REPORTING THE BILL—ROLL CALL VOTES

In compliance with clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, H. Res. 79 was reported by voice vote with a majority 

quorum present. There was no request for a recorded vote. 

COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture’s oversight findings and recommendations are reflected in the body of this report. 

BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE (SECTIONS 308, 402, AND 423)

The provisions of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives and section 308(a)(1) of the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974 (relating to estimates of new budget authority, 

new spending authority, new credit authority, or increased or decreased revenues or tax expenditures) were not requested from the 

Congressional Budget Office as this resolution would result in no 

new costs to the Federal Government. Therefore, the Committee 

advises that the resolution contains no measure that authorizes 

funding, so no comparison of the total estimated funding level 

under clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and sections 402 and 423 of the Congressional Budget 

Act of 1974 for the relevant programs are not considered applicable. 

PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

H. Res. 79 does not authorize funding, therefore, clause 3(c)(4) of 

rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is inapplicable. 

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the Committee finds the Constitutional authority for this legislation in Article I, clause 8, section 18, that grants 

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rying out the powers vested by Congress in the Constitution of the 

United States or in any department or officer thereof. 

COMMITTEE COST ESTIMATE

Pursuant to clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the Committee finds that H. Res. 79 would result in no new costs to the Federal Government. 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT

No advisory committee within the meaning of section 5(b) of the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act was 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). 

FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT

H. Res. 79 contains no Federal mandates. 

EARMARK STATEMENT REQUIRED BY CLAUSE 9 OF RULE XXI OF THE

RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H. Res. 79 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. 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

H. Res. 79 does not amend any existing Federal statute. 

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