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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 


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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. 


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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. 

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