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111TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2d Session 111–477 

SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL 

LEARN TO FLY DAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 

MAY 7, 2010.—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. 1284] 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 

was referred the resolution (H. Res. 1284) supporting the goals and 

ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes, having 

considered the same, report favorably thereon with amendments 

and recommend that the resolution as amended be agreed to. 

The amendments are as follows: 

Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: 

That the House of Representatives— 

(1) supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day; and 

(2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation 

groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation of pilots. 

Amend the preamble to read as follows: 

Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on the 

imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States; 

Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, including the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Yeager, the Nation’s 

astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways Flight 

1549, among others; 

Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve 

their greatness; 

Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States; 

Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those who 

fly for recreation, pleasure, and work; 

Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation 

and around the world quickly and efficiently; and 

Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe International 

Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it 

Amend the title so as to read: 


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Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and 

for other purposes. 

PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION

H. Res. 1284, as amended, supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes. 

BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

In recent years, the U.S. pilot population has declined. To cultivate a new generation of pilots to act as role models and ensure 

that the airlines are able to meet future needs for airline pilots, the 

International Learn to Fly Day was established. On May 15, 2009, 

International Learn to Fly Day was announced at the Experimental Aviation Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 

with the support of aviation groups, industry partners, flight 

schools, and flight instructors. The day was founded as an effort to 

increase interest in flying and to encourage the aviation community 

to get others involved in aviation. International Learn to Fly Day 

will be observed each year on the third Saturday of May. 

On International Learn to Fly Day, participating flight schools, 

airports, and independent flight instructors offer free flight instruction courses and other events to educate people about flying. Participants learn about what to expect during flight training, how 

flight training can be a life-changing experience, associated costs 

and loan options, and career opportunities. The aviation community lends its time and expertise to get others involved in aviation 

and increase interest in flying. 

SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION

H. Res. 1284, as amended, supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day and recognizes the contributions of flight 

instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation of pilots. 

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

On April 21, 2010, Representative Allen Boyd introduced H. Res. 

1284. This resolution has not been introduced in a previous Congress. On April 29, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider H. Res. 1284. The 

Committee adopted an amendment to the bill by voice vote with a 

quorum present. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ordered H. Res. 1284, as amended, reported favorably to the 

House by a voice vote with a quorum present. 

RECORD VOTES

Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires each committee report to include the total number of 

votes cast for and against on each recorded 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 consideration of H. Res. 

1284, amending it, or ordering the resolution reported. A motion to 

order H. Res. 1284 reported, as amended, favorably to the House 

was agreed to by voice vote with a quorum present. 


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

House of Representatives, H. Res. 1284, as amended, 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 2010, or 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 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, so no 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, the Committee is required to include a list of congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits, 

as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI of the Rules of 

the House of Representatives. H. Res. 1284, as amended, does not 

contain any earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits under clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of rule XXI. 

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

With respect to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, H. Res. 1284, as amended, 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. 1284, as amended, contains no Federal mandates. 

PREEMPTION CLARIFICATION

Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the 

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tended to preempt state, local, or tribal law. The Committee states 

that H. Res. 1284, as amended, 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 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 (P.L. 104–1). 

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED

H. Res. 1284, as amended, makes no changes in existing law. 

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