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Union Calendar No. 484 

108th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Report 108–799 

(108–89) 

SUMMARY 

OF

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES 

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS 

FIRST SESSION

CONVENED JANUARY 7, 2003 

ADJOURNED DECEMBER 9, 2003 

SECOND SESSION

CONVENED JANUARY 20, 2004 

ADJOURNED DECEMBER 8, 2004 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

DECEMBER 27, 2004.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House 

on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 


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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, Chairman 

THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin, Vice-Chair 

SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, New York 

HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina 

JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR., Tennessee 

WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Maryland 

JOHN L. MICA, Florida 

PETER HOEKSTRA, Michigan 

JACK QUINN, New York 

VERNON J. EHLERS, Michigan 

SPENCER BACHUS, Alabama 

STEVEN C. LATOURETTE, Ohio 

SUE W. KELLY, New York 

RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisiana 

ROBERT W. NEY, Ohio 

FRANK A. LOBIONDO, New Jersey 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

GARY G. MILLER, California 

JIM DEMINT, South Carolina 

DOUG BEREUTER, Nebraska 

JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

ROB SIMMONS, Connecticut 

SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia 

HENRY E. BROWN, JR., South Carolina 

TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Illinois 

DENNIS REHBERG, Montana 

TODD RUSSELL PLATTS, Pennsylvania 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania 

JOHN BOOZMAN, Arizona 

CHRIS CHOCOLA, Indiana 

BOB BEAUPREZ, Colorado 

MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas 

MAX BURNS, Georgia 

STEVAN PEARCE, New Mexico 

JIM GERLACH, Pennsylvania 

MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Florida 

JON C. PORTER, Nevada 

RODNEY ALEXANDER, Louisiana 

(vacancy) 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota 

NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia 

WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Illinois 

PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon 

JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois 

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 

Columbia 

JERROLD NADLER, New York 

ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey 

CORRINE BROWN, Florida 

BOB FILNER, California 

EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas 

GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi 

JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, 

California 

ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland 

EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon 

ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California 

BILL PASCRELL, JR., New Jersey 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

NICK LAMPSON, Texas 

BRIAN BAIRD, Washington 

SHELLEY BERKLEY, Nevada 

BRAD CARSON, Oklahoma 

JIM MATHESON, Utah 

MICHAEL M. HONDA, California 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts 

ANTHONY D. WEINER, New York 

JULIA CARSON, Indiana 

JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL, Pennsylvania 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York 

MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine 

LINCOLN DAVIS, Tennessee 

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION 

JOHN L. MICA, Florida, Chairman 

THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin 

JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR., Tennessee 

JACK QUINN, New York 

VERNON J. EHLERS, Michigan 

SPENCER BACHUS, Alabama 

SUE W. KELLY, New York 

RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisiana 

FRANK A. LOBIONDO, New Jersey 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Illinois 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania 

JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas 

CHRIS CHOCOLA, Indiana, Vice-Chair 

BOB BEAUPREZ, Colorado 

STEVAN PEARCE, New Mexico 

JIM GERLACH, Pennsylvania 

MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Florida 

JON C. PORTER, Nevada 

RODNEY ALEXANDER, Louisiana 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, (ex officio) 

PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa 

WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Illinois 

JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois 

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 

Columbia 

ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey 

CORRINE BROWN, Florida 

EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas 

JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, 

California 

ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California 

BILL PASCRELL, JR., New Jersey 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

SHELLEY BERKLEY, Nevada 

BRAD CARSON, Oklahoma 

JIM MATHESON, Utah 

MICHAEL M. HONDA, California 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Massachusetts 

ANTHONY D. WEINER, New York 

NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia 

BOB FILNER, California 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota, (ex officio) 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME 

TRANSPORTATION 

FRANK A. LOBIONDO, New Jersey, Chairman 

HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina 

WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Maryland 

PETER HOEKSTRA, Michigan 

JIM DEMINT, South Carolina 

ROB SIMMONS, Connecticut 

MARIO DIAZ-BALART, Florida, Vice-Chair 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, (ex officio) 

BOB FILNER, California 

PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon 

CORRINE BROWN, Florida 

JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, 

California 

NICK LAMPSON, Texas 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota, (ex officio) 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS 

AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

STEVEN C. LATOURETTE, Ohio, Chairman 

SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia 

MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas 

MAX BURNS, Georgia, Vice-Chair 

JIM GERLACH, Pennsylvania 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, (ex officio) 

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 

Columbia 

LINCOLN DAVIS, Tennessee 

BRAD CARSON, Oklahoma 

MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota, (ex officio) 

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS, TRANSIT AND PIPELINES 

THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin, Chairman 

SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, New York 

HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina 

JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR., Tennessee 

JOHN L. MICA, Florida 

PETER HOEKSTRA, Michigan 

JACK QUINN, New York 

STEVEN C. LATOURETTE, Ohio 

SUE W. KELLY, New York 

RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisiana 

ROBERT W. NEY, Ohio 

FRANK A. LOBIONDO, New Jersey 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

JIM DEMINT, South Carolina 

DOUG BEREUTER, Nebraska 

JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

ROB SIMMONS, Connecticut 

SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia 

HENRY E. BROWN, JR., South Carolina 

TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON, Illinois 

DENNIS R. REHBERG, Montana 

TODD RUSSELL PLATTS, Pennsylvania 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

MARK R. KENNEDY, Minnesota 

BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania 

JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas 

BOB BEAUPREZ, Colorado, Vice-Chair 

MICHAEL C. BURGESS, Texas 

MAX BURNS, Georgia 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, (ex officio) 

WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Illinois 

NICK J. RAHALL, II, West Virginia 

JERROLD NADLER, New York 

EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas 

GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi 

JUANITA MILLENDER–MCDONALD, 

California 

ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland 

ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California 

BILL PASCRELL, JR., New Jersey 

TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania 

BRIAN BAIRD, Washington 

SHELLY BERKLEY, Nevada 

BRAD CARSON, Oklahoma 

JIM MATHESON, Utah 

MICHAEL M. HONDA, California 

RICK LARSEN, Washington 

MICHAEL E. CAPUANO, Maine 

EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon 

NICK LAMPSON, Texas 

ANTHONY D. WEINER, New York 

JULIA CARSON, Indiana 

JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL, Pennsylvania 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York 

MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota, (ex officio) 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS 

JACK QUINN, New York, Chairman 

THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin 

SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, New York 

HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina 

JOHN L. MICA, Florida 

SPENCER BACHUS, Alabama 

JERRY MORAN, Kansas 

GARY G. MILLER, California 

JIM DEMINT, South Carolina 

ROB SIMMONS, Connecticut 

SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia 

TODD RUSSELL PLATTS, Pennsylvania 

SAM GRAVES, Missouri 

JON C. PORTER, Nevada, Vice-Chair 

DON YOUNG, Alaska, (ex officio) 

CORRINE BROWN, Florida 

NICK J. RAHALL, II, Wyoming 

PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon 

JERROLD NADLER, New York 

BOB FILNER, California 

ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland 

EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon 

LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Indiana 

JULIA CARSON, Indianapolis 

MICHAEL H. MICHAUD, Maine 

WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Illinois 

JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota (ex officio) 

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT 

JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR., Tennessee, Chairman 

SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, New York 

WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Maryland 

VERNON J. EHLERS, Michigan 

STEVEN C. LATOURETTE, Ohio 

SUE W. KELLY, New York 

RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisiana 

ROBERT W. NEY, Ohio 

GARY G. MILLER, California 

JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia 

ROBIN HAYES, North Carolina 

HENRY E. BROWN, JR., South Carolina 

BILL SHUSTER, Pennsylvania 

JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas 

CHRIS CHOCOLA, Indiana 

STEVAN PEARCE, New Mexico, Vice-Chair 

JIM GERLACH, Pennsylvania 

MARIO DIAZ–BALART, Florida 

RODNEY ALEXANDER, Louisiana 

DON YOUNG, Alaska (ex officio) 

JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois 

ROBERT MENENDEZ. New Jersey 

GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi 

NICK LAMPSON, Texas 

BRIAN BAIRD, Washington 

JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL, Pennsylvania 

MIKE THOMPSON, California 

TIMOTHY H. BISHOP, New York 

LINCOLN DAVIS, Tennessee 

ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of 

Columbia 

JERROLD NADLER, New York 

EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas 

EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon 

ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California 

BILL PASCRELL, JR., New Jersey 

JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota (ex officio) 

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Committee Staff 

Majority Full Committee Staff 

LLOYD A. JONES, Chief of Staff 

ELIZABETH MEGGINSON, Chief Counsel 

CHARLES ZIEGLER, Deputy Chief Counsel and Parliamentarian 

CHRISTINE KENNEDY, Administrator 

MARK ZACHARES, Special Counsel to the Chairman 

DEBBIE CALLIS, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff 

FRASER VERRUSIO, Policy Director 

WYNN BOTT, Chief Financial Administrator 

JIMMY MILLER, Director of Committee Facilities and Travel 

BAILY EDWARDS, Legislative Staff Assistant 

WILL BLAND, Staff Assistant 

Minority Full Committee Staff 

DAVID HEYMSFELD, Minority Staff Director 

WARD MCCarragher, Minority Chief Counsel 

KATHLEEN ZERN, Minority Counsel 

JENNIFER WALSH, Executive Assistant 

DARA SCHLIEKER, Minority Financial Administrator 

Budget 

SHARON BARKELOO, Professional Staff Member for Budget and Aviation 

Information Systems 

KEVEN SARD, Manager Information Systems 

CHRISTOPHER HEWETT, Web and Graphics Editor 

SONIA TUTIVEN, Assistant Systems Administrator 

Press Office 

STEVE HANSEN, Communications Director 

JUSTIN HARCLERODE, Deputy Communications Director 

JIM BERARD, Minority Director of Communications 

Editorial Office 

GILDA SHIRLEY, Editor 

TRACY G. MOSEBEY, Legislative Calendar Clerk 

Majority Staff 

Investigations Office 

BOB FABER, Senior Counsel 

DEREK MILLER, Investigative Counsel 

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JOE GRAZIANO, Professional Staff Member 

RICHARD STANTON, Investigative Counsel 

WILLIAM BARNES, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

TRINITA BROWN, Minority Counsel 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION 

Majority Staff 

JAMES COON, Staff Director and Senior Counsel 

HOLLY E. WOODRUFF LYONS, Counsel 

ADAM TSAO, Professional Staff Member 

SHARON BARKELOO, Professional Staff Member on Budget and Aviation 

JOHN BRESSLER, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

STACIE SOUMBENIOTIS, Minority Staff Director and Senior Counsel 

GILES GIOVINAZZI, Minority Assistant Counsel 

KAREN MALDARELLI, Legal Assistant 

PAM KELLER, Minority Staff Assistant 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME 

TRANSPORTATION 

Majority Staff 

JOHN RAYFIELD, Professional Staff Member 

MARSHA CANTER, Senior Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

JOHN CULLATHER, Minority Staff Director 

ROSE HAMLIN, Minority Staff Assistant 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS 

AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

Majority Staff 

DAN MATHEWS, Staff Director 

DAN SHULMAN, Counsel 

RAY MORALES, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

SUSAN BRITA, Minority Staff Director 

TRINITA BROWN, Minority Counsel on Emergency Management 

ROSE HAMLIN, Minority Staff Assistant 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS, TRANSIT AND PIPELINES 

Majority Staff 

LEVON BOYAGIAN, Staff Director 

GRAHAM HILL, Counsel 

JOYCE ROSE, Professional Staff Member 

JAMES TYMON, Professional Staff Member 

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MELISSA THERIAULT, Legislative Staff Assistant 

RYAN YOUNG, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

KENNETH HOUSE, Minority Staff Director 

ARTHUR CHAN, Minority Chief Economist 

ERIC SCHYNDLE, Minority Staff Assistant 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS 

Majority Staff 

GLENN SCAMMEL, Staff Director and Senior Counsel 

JOHN BRENNAN, Counsel 

TRAVIS JOHNSON, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

JENNIFER ESPOSITO, Minority Staff Director 

PAM KELLER, Minority Staff Assistant 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT 

Majority Staff 

SUSAN BODINE, Staff Director and Senior Counsel 

JONATHAN PAWLOW, Counsel 

JOHN ANDERSON, Professional Staff Member 

DONNA CAMPBELL, Senior Legislative Staff Assistant 

FESS CASSELS, Legislative Staff Assistant 

Minority Staff 

KENNETH KOPOCIS, Minority Staff Director 

RYAN SEIGER, Minority Counsel 

BETH GOLDSTEIN, Minority Staff Assistant 

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C O N T E N T S 

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Letter of Submittal .................................................................................................. XI 

Jurisdiction of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ..... 1 

Foreword ................................................................................................................... 3 

Bills enacted into law .............................................................................................. 5 

Committee Bills and Resolutions that passed the House but not acted on 

by the Senate ........................................................................................................ 8 

Bills reported to the House but not acted upon .................................................... 9 

Resolutions approved by both Chambers ............................................................... 11 

Senate Bills and Resolutions Referred to the Committee but not acted on ....... 11 

Bills enacted into law (summaries of public laws) ................................................ 13 

Committee Views and Estimates Report ............................................................... 30 

Summary of activities: 

Subcommittee on Aviation ............................................................................... 31 

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation ..................... 37 

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management ....................................................................................... 65 

Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines ...................................... 107 

Subcommittee on Railroads ............................................................................. 113 

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment .................................. 117 

Oversight .................................................................................................................. 134

Publications .............................................................................................................. 139 

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LETTER OF SUBMITTAL 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, 

Washington, DC, December 20, 2004. 

Hon. JEFF TRANDAHL, 

Clerk, House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC. 

DEAR MR. TRANDAHL: In compliance with Rule XI, Clause 1(d) of 

the Rules of the House of Representatives, there is transmitted 

herewith the Summary of Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 108th Congress. 

The purpose of this report is to provide the Members of the 

House of Representatives, and the general public, with an overview 

of the legislative and oversight activities conducted by the Committee pursuant to Rule X, Clause 1(q) of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives. 

This document is intended as a general reference tool, and not 

as a substitute for the hearing records, reports, and other Committee files. 

Sincerely, 

DON YOUNG, Chairman. 

Enclosure. 

Union Calendar No. 484 

108TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2d Session 108–799 

SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES—COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

DECEMBER 27, 2004.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State 

of the Union and ordered to be printed 

Mr. YOUNG, from the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure, submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

PROVISIONS OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPLICABLE TO COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES; JURISDICTION OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

‘‘RULE X 

‘‘ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES

‘‘The Committees and Their Jurisdiction 

‘‘1. There shall be in the House the following standing committees, each of which shall have the jurisdiction and related functions 

assigned to it by this clause and clauses 2, 3, and 4; and all bills, 

resolutions, and other matters relating to subjects within the jurisdiction of any standing committee as listed in this clause shall (in 

accordance with and subject to clause 5) be referred to such committees, as follows: 

‘‘(q) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 

‘‘(1) Coast Guard, including lifesaving service, lighthouses, 

lightships, ocean derelicts, and the Coast Guard Academy. 

‘‘(2) Federal management of emergencies and natural disasters. 

‘‘(3) Flood control and improvement of rivers and harbors. 

‘‘(4) Inland waterways. 

‘‘(5) Inspection of merchant marine vessels, lights and signals, 

lifesaving equipment, and fire protection on such vessels. 

‘‘(6) Navigation and the laws relating thereto, including pilotage. 

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‘‘(7) Registering and licensing of vessels and small boats. 

‘‘(8) Rules and international arrangements to prevent collisions 

at sea. 

‘‘(9) Measures relating to the Capitol Building and the Senate 

and House office buildings. 

‘‘(10) Measures relating to the construction or maintenance of 

roads and post roads, other than appropriations therefor; but it 

shall not be in order for any bill providing general legislation in relation to roads to contain any provision for any specific road, nor 

for any bill in relation to a specific road to embrace a provision in 

relation to any other specific road. 

‘‘(11) Measures relating to the construction or reconstruction, 

maintenance, and care of the buildings and grounds of the Botanic 

Gardens, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution. 

‘‘(12) Measures relating to merchant marine, except for national 

security aspects of merchant marine. 

‘‘(13) Measures relating to the purchase of sites and construction 

of post offices, customhouses, Federal courthouses, and Government buildings within the District of Columbia. 

‘‘(14) Oil and other pollution of navigable waters, including inland, coastal, and ocean waters. 

‘‘(15) Marine affairs (including coastal zone management) as they 

relate to oil and other pollution of navigable waters. 

‘‘(16) Public buildings and occupied or improved grounds of the 

United States generally. 

‘‘(17) Public works for the benefit of navigation, including bridges 

and dams (other than international bridges and dams). 

‘‘(18) Related transportation regulatory agencies. 

‘‘(19) Roads and the safety thereof. 

‘‘(20) Transportation, including civil aviation, railroads, water 

transportation, transportation safety (except automobile safety), 

transportation infrastructure, transportation labor, and railroad retirement and unemployment (except revenue measures related 

thereto) . 

‘‘(21) Water power. 

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FOREWORD 

The challenge for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 108th Congress has been to continue to improve 

the ability of the transportation sector to prevent or respond to terrorist attacks while also focusing on our efforts to expand and improve our nation’s essential infrastructure. America’s economy rests 

on transportation infrastructure that assures our ability to move 

both passengers and freight in a safe, timely and cost-effective 

manner. 

Our nation’s expansive highway system continues to crumble and 

congestion worsens in every region. The Committee, in response to 

Administration reports detailing the significant needs of our nation’s transportation system, produced and reported H.R. 3550, the 

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users. The bill was successfully moved through the House of Representatives. While this 

historic legislation was not finalized during the 108th Congress, 

significant progress was made in conference which establishes a 

basis for completion of the task in the 109th Congress. 

The nation faces a renewed crisis in the aviation sector with air 

carriers continuing to feel the impact of terrorism both at home 

and abroad, and struggling to meet the rising fuel prices and their 

other fixed costs. The Committee produced on a bi-partisan basis 

a landmark Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization 

law which provided much-needed relief and authorizations for important aviation improvements, safety and anti-terrorism programs. 

The Committee also passed the Coast Guard and Maritime 

Transportation Act of 2004. This law will allow for the modernization of the Coast Guard’s aircraft and vessels, in addition to increasing funding for its newly expanded role in homeland security. 

The comprehensive Water Resources Development Act legislation 

was another important achievement for the Committee during the 

108th Congress. 

While continuing to address the traditional transportation missions of the Committee, a significant commitment of both Member 

and staff resources were committed to both legislation and oversight activities aimed at insuring a more secure transportation system. Maintaining and expanding our transportation system and developing new safety and anti-terrorism programs were the major 

accomplishments in the 108th Congress by the Transportation and 

Infrastructure Committee. 

The Committee continued a strong bipartisan tradition of cooperation to achieve the many shared goals of improving transportation and infrastructure for the nation. These important achievements would not have been possible without the support and hard 

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mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure proudly submit to the 

House this report on their activities for the 108th Congress. 

DON YOUNG, 

Chairman, Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure. 

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BILLS ENACTED INTO LAW 

PUBLIC LAW NUMBER DATE ENACTED BILL NUMBER TITLE 

108–14 ................... Apr. 23, 2003 ............................ H.R. 145 ................ To designate the Federal building located at 

290 Broadway in New York, New York, as 

the ‘‘Ted Weiss Federal Building’’. 

108–21 ................... Apri. 30, 2003 ........................... S. 151 .................... An Act to prevent child abduction and the 

sexual exploitation of children, and for 

other purposes. 

108–29 ................... May 29, 2003 ............................ S.330 ..................... A bill to further the protection and recognition of veterans’ memorials, and for 

other purposes. 

108–35 ................... June 23, 2003 ........................... S.763 ..................... A bill to designate the Federal building and 

United States courthouse located at 46 

Ohio Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as 

the ‘‘Birch Bayh Federal Building and 

United States Courthouse’’. 

108–37 ................... June 27, 2003 ........................... S.703 ..................... A bill to designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park 

Service under construction in Omaha, 

Nebraska, as the ‘‘Carl T. Curtis National 

Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building’’. 

108–70 ................... Aug. 14, 2003 ........................... H.R.1018 ................ To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in New York, New York, as the 

‘‘James L. Watson United States Court of 

International Trade Building’’. 

108–72 ................... Aug. 15, 2003 ........................... H.R. 2195 .............. To provide for additional space and resources for national collections held by 

the Smithsonian Institution, and for other 

purposes. 

108–80 ................... Sept. 17, 2003 .......................... H.R.1668 ................ To designate the United States courthouse 

located at 101 North Fifth Street in 

Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ed 

Edmondson United States Courthouse’’. 

108–88 ................... Sept. 30, 2003 .......................... H.R. 3087 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

108–168 ................. Dec. 6, 2003 ............................. S.579 ..................... A bill to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board, and for other purposes. 

108–176 ................. Dec. 12, 2003 ........................... H.R. 2115 .............. To amend title 49, United States Code, to 

reauthorize programs for the Federal 

Aviation Administration, and for other 

purposes. 

108–184 ................. Dec. 17, 2003 ........................... H.R. 3491 .............. To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of African 

American History and Culture, and for 

other purposes. 

108–202 ................. Feb. 29, 2004 ........................... H.R. 3850 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

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BILLS ENACTED INTO LAW—Continued 

PUBLIC LAW NUMBER DATE ENACTED BILL NUMBER TITLE 

108–221 ................. Apr. 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 1274 .............. To direct the Administrator of General Services to convey to Fresno County, California, the existing Federal courthouse in 

that county. 

108–223 ................. Apr. 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 3118 .............. To designate the Orville Wright Federal

Building and the Wilbur Wright Federal 

Building in Washington, District of Columbia. 

108–224 ................. Apr. 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 4219 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

108–225 ................. May 7, 2004 .............................. S. 1904 .................. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 400 North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Wilkie D. 

Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse’’. 

108–226 ................. May 7, 2004 .............................. S. 2022 .................. A bill to amend title 28, United States 

Code, to give district courts of the 

United States jurisdiction over competing 

State custody determinations, and for 

other purposes. 

108–227 ................. May 7, 2004 .............................. S. 2043 .................. A bill to designate a Federal building in 

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Ronald 

Reagan Federal Building’’. 

108–263 ................. June 30, 2004 ........................... H.R. 4635 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

108–273 ................. July 7, 2004 .............................. S. 2017 .................. A bill to designate the United States courthouse and post office building located at 

93 Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, 

as the ‘‘Luis A. Ferre United States 

Courthouse and Post Office Building’’. 

108–280 ................. July 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 4916 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

108–288 ................. Aug. 6, 2004 ............................. H.R. 1572 .............. To designate the United States courthouse 

located at 100 North Palafox Street in 

Pensacola, Florida, as the ‘‘Winston E. 

Arnow United States Courthouse’’. 

108–293 ................. Aug. 9, 2004 ............................. H.R. 2443 .............. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal 

years 2004 and 2005 for the United 

States Coast Guard, and for other purposes. 

108–297 ................. Aug. 9, 2004 ............................. H.R. 4226 .............. To amend title 49, United States Code, to 

make certain conforming changes to provisions governing the registration of aircraft and the recordation of instruments 

in order to implement the Convention on 

International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol to the Convention 

on International Interests in Mobile 

Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft 

Equipment, known as the ‘‘Cape Town 

Treaty’’. 

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BILLS ENACTED INTO LAW—Continued 

PUBLIC LAW NUMBER DATE ENACTED BILL NUMBER TITLE 

108–310 ................. Sept. 30, 2004 .......................... H.R. 5183 .............. To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, 

and other programs funded out of the 

Highway Trust Fund pending enactment 

of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

108–331 ................. Oct. 16, 2004 ............................ H.R. 5105 .............. To authorize the Board of Regents of the 

Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the collaborative Very Energetic 

Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak near 

Tucson, Arizona. 

108–361 ................. Oct. 25, 2004 ............................ H.R. 2828 .............. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to 

implement water supply technology and 

infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water 

resources. 

108–399 ................. Oct. 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 4731 .............. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program. 

108–410 ................. Oct. 30, 2004 ............................ H.R. 5294 .............. To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to 

authorize appropriations for the John F. 

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 

and for other purposes. 

108–425 ................. Nov. 30, 2004 ........................... H.R. 4794 .............. To amend the Tijuana River Valley Estuary 

and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act of 2000, 

to extend the authorization of appropriations, and for other purposes. 

108–426 ................. Nov. 30, 2004 ........................... H.R. 5163 .............. To amend title 49, United States Code, to 

provide the Department of Transportation 

a more focused research organization 

with an emphasis on innovative technology, and for other purposes. 

108–456 ................. Dec. 10, 2004 ........................... S. 3014 .................. A bill to reauthorize the Harmful Algal 

Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control 

Act of 1998, and for other purposes. 

108–XXX ................. Dec. 22, 2004 ........................... H.R. 2523 .............. To designate the United States courthouse 

located at 125 Bull Street in Savannah, 

Georgia, as the ‘‘Tomochichi United 

States Courthouse’’. 

108–XXX ................. Dec. 22, 2004 ........................... H.R. 3124 .............. To designate the facility of the United 

States Geological Survey and the United 

States Bureau of Reclamation located at 

230 Collins Road, Boise, Idaho, as the 

‘‘F.H. Newell Building’’. 

108–XXX ................. Dec. 22, 2004 ........................... H.R. 3147 .............. To designate the Federal building located at 

324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, 

as the ‘‘James V. Hansen Federal Building’’. 

108–XXX ................. Dec. 22, 2004 ........................... H.R. 3734 .............. To designate the Federal building located at 

Fifth and Richardson Avenues in Roswell, 

New Mexico, as the ‘‘Joe Skeen Federal 

Building’’. 

108–XXX ................. Dec. 22, 2004 ........................... H.R. 3884 .............. To designate the Federal building and 

United States courthouse located at 615 

East Houston Street in San Antonio, 

Texas, as the ‘‘Hipolito F. Garcia Federal 

Building and United States Courthouse’’. 

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COMMITTEE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS THAT PASSED BUT WERE NOT ACTED ON BY THE SENATE 

BILL NUMBER PASSED THE HOUSE TITLE 

H.R. 10 (see S. 2845 for further 

action).

Oct. 8, 2004 .............................. To provide for reform of the intelligence community, 

terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, 

and for other purposes. 

H.R. 135 .................................... Nov. 21, 2003 ........................... To establish the ‘‘Twenty-First Century Water Commission’’ to study and develop recommendations for a 

comprehensive water strategy to address future 

water needs. 

H.R. 281 .................................... May 13, 2003 ............................ To designate the Federal building and United States 

courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the ‘‘Tony Hall Federal Building and 

United States Courthouse’’. 

H.R. 517 .................................... May 13, 2003 ............................ To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey 2 Coast Guard cutters. 

H.R. 866 .................................... May 7, 2003 .............................. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to 

enhance the security of wastewater treatment 

works. 

H.R. 874 .................................... May 8, 2003 .............................. To establish a program, coordinated by the National 

Transportation Safety Board, of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents. 

H.R. 1527 .................................. May 15, 2003 ............................ To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize 

appropriations for the National Transportation Safety 

Board for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, and for 

other purposes. 

H.R. 1856 .................................. July 7, 2004 .............................. To reauthorize the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia 

Research and Control Act of 1998, and for other 

purposes. 

H.R. 2304 .................................. Nov. 7, 2003 ............................. To resolve boundary conflicts in the vicinity of the 

Mark Twain National Forest in Barry and Stone 

Counties, Missouri, that resulted from private landowner reliance on a subsequent Federal survey, and 

for other purposes. 

H.R. 2523 .................................. May 11, 2004 ............................ To designate the United States courthouse located at 

125 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia, as the 

‘‘Tomochichi United States Courthouse’’. 

H.R. 2535 .................................. Oct. 21, 2003 ............................ To reauthorize and improve the program authorized by 

the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 

1965. 

H.R. 2557 .................................. Sept. 24, 2003 .......................... To provide for the conservation and development of 

water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for 

improvements to rivers and harbors of the United 

States, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 3147 .................................. Apr. 21, 2004 ............................ To designate the Federal building located at 324 

Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the ‘‘James 

V. Hansen Federal Building’’. 

H.R. 3181 .................................. Nov. 21, 2003 ........................... To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 

Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the 

predisaster mitigation program, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 3198 .................................. Nov. 17, 2004 ........................... To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize 

appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for 

the Performing Arts, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 3428 .................................. Sept. 22, 2004 .......................... To designate a portion of the United States courthouse 

located at 2100 Jamieson Avenue, in Alexandria, 

Virginia, as the ‘‘Justin W. Williams United States 

Attorney’s Building’’. 

H.R. 3734 .................................. Sept. 22, 2004 .......................... To designate the Federal building located at Fifth and 

Richardson Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, as the 

‘‘Joe Skeen Federal Building’’. 

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COMMITTEE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS THAT PASSED BUT WERE NOT ACTED ON BY THE SENATE— 

Continued 

BILL NUMBER PASSED THE HOUSE TITLE 

H.R. 3783 .................................. FEb. 11, 2004 ........................... To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs 

funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation 

Equity Act for the 21st Century. 

H.R. 3884 .................................. July 21, 2004 ............................ To designate the Federal building and United States 

courthouse located at 615 East Houston Street in 

San Antonio, Texas, as the ‘‘Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. 

H.R. 3980 .................................. July 8, 2004 .............................. To establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction 

Program. 

H.R. 4056 .................................. July 22, 2004 ............................ To encourage the establishment of both long-term and 

short-term programs to address the threat of manportable air defense systems (MANPADS) to commercial aviation. 

H.R. 4294 .................................. July 21, 2004 ............................ To designate the annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman 

Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 333 Constitution Avenue Northwest in the 

District of Columbia as the ‘‘William B. Bryant 

Annex’’. 

H.R. 4470 .................................. Oct. 6, 2004 .............................. To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to 

extend the authorization of appropriations for the 

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program from 

fiscal year 2005 to 2010. 

H.R. 4503 .................................. June 15, 2004 ........................... To enhance energy conservation and research and development, to provide for security and diversity in 

the energy supply for the American people, and for 

other purposes. 

H.R. 5426 .................................. Dec. 6, 2004 ............................. To make technical corrections relating to the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

H. Con. Res. 56 ......................... June 22, 2004 ........................... Expressing the sense of the Congress that States 

should require candidates for driver’s licenses to 

demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased 

caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual. 

H. Con. Res. 166 ....................... May 19, 2003 ............................ Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle 

Up America Week. 

H. Con. Res. 280 ....................... Nov. 4, 2003 ............................. Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for 

the many vital contributions of its members to the 

Nation’s economy and to improving the quality of 

life through the constantly expanding roles stone, 

sand, and gravel serve in the Nation’s everyday life. 

BILLS REPORTED TO THE HOUSE BUT NOT ACTED UPON 

BILL NUMBER REPORT NUMBER DATE REPORTED TITLE 

H.R. 875 ........................ 108–36 ....................... Mar. 13, 2003 ............. To direct the Secretary of Transportation to 

make grants for security improvements to 

over-the-road bus operations, and for other 

purposes. 

H.R. 1644 ...................... Discharged .................. Apr. 9, 2003 ............... To enhance energy conservation and research 

and development, to provide for security 

and diversity in the energy supply for the 

American people, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 1082 ...................... 108–134 ..................... June 2, 2003 ............... To designate the Federal building and United 

States courthouse located at 46 East Ohio 

Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the 

‘‘Birch Bayh Federal Building and United 

States Courthouse’’. 

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BILLS REPORTED TO THE HOUSE BUT NOT ACTED UPON—Continued 

BILL NUMBER REPORT NUMBER DATE REPORTED TITLE 

H.R. 1346 ...................... Discharged .................. June 2, 2003 ............... To amend the Office of Federal Procurement 

Policy Act to provide an additional function 

of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relating to encouraging Federal procurement policies that enhance energy efficiency. 

H. Res. 288 ................... 108–220 .....................

(Unfavorably reported) 

July 21, 2003 .............. Directing the Secretary of Transportation to 

transmit to the House of Representatives 

not later than 14 days after the date of 

the adoption of this resolution all physical 

and electronic records and documents in 

his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action 

involving or relating to Members of the 

Texas Legislature in the period beginning 

May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, 

except information the disclosure of which 

would harm the national security interests 

of the United States. 

H.R. 2572 ...................... 108–274 ..................... Sept. 17, 2003 ............ To authorize appropriations for the benefit of 

Amtrak for fiscal years 2004 through 

2006, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 2571 ...................... 108–278, Part I .......... Sept. 18, 2003 ............ To provide for the financing of high-speed 

rail infrastructure, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 1702 ...................... 108–315 ..................... Oct. 15, 2003 ............. To designate the Federal building which is to 

be constructed at 799 First Avenue in New 

York, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald H. Brown 

United States Mission to the United Nations Building’’. 

H.R. 587 ........................ 108–353 ..................... Nov. 6, 2003 ............... To amend title 40, United States Code, to 

add Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull 

Counties, Ohio, to the Appalachian region. 

H.R. 2734 ...................... Discharged .................. Dec. 8, 2003 ............... To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects 

and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 2538 ...................... 108–448 ..................... Mar. 25, 2004 ............. To designate the United States courthouse located at 400 North Miami Avenue in 

Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Wilkie D. Ferguson, 

Jr. United States Courthouse’’. 

H.R. 3713 ...................... 108–450 ..................... Mar. 25, 2004 ............. To designate the Federal building located at 

250 West Cherry Street in Carbondale, Illinois the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon Federal 

Building’’. 

H.R. 1081 ...................... Discharged .................. Apr. 2, 2004 ............... To establish marine and freshwater research, 

development, and demonstration programs 

to support efforts to prevent, control, and 

eradicate invasive species, as well as to 

educate citizens and stakeholders and restore ecosystems. 

H.R. 3266 ...................... 108–460, Part III ........ June 21, 2004 ............. To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to first responders, 

and for other purposes. 

H.R. 3879 ...................... 108–482 ..................... May 11, 2004 ............. To authorize appropriations for the Coast 

Guard for fiscal year 2005, to amend various laws administered by the Coast 

Guard, and for other purposes. 

H.R. 3742 ...................... 108–556 ..................... June 21, 2004 ............. To designate the United States courthouse 

and post office building located at 93 

Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as the 

‘‘Luis A. Ferre United States Courthouse 

and Post Office Building’’. 

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BILLS REPORTED TO THE HOUSE BUT NOT ACTED UPON—Continued 

BILL NUMBER REPORT NUMBER DATE REPORTED TITLE 

H.R. 784 ........................ 108–675 ..................... Sept. 13, 2004 ............ To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 

Act to authorize appropriations for sewer 

overflow control grants. 

H.R. 4688 ...................... 108–677 ..................... Sept. 13, 2004 ............ To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 

Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay 

Program. 

H.R. 5082 ...................... 108–746 ..................... Oct. 6, 2004 ............... To authorize the Secretary of Transportation 

to award grants to public transportation 

agencies and over-the-road bus operators 

to improve security, and for other purposes. 

RESOLUTIONS APPROVED BY BOTH CHAMBERS 

RESOLUTION NUMBER PASSED HOUSE PASSED SENATE TITLE 

H. Con. Res. 53 ............ May 7, 2003 ............... May 8, 2003 ............... Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the Greater Washington Soap Box 

Derby. 

H. Con. Res. 96 ............ May 7, 2003 ............... May 8, 2003 ............... Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial 

Service. 

H. Con. Res. 128 .......... May 13, 2003 ............. May 16, 2003 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. 

H. Con. Res. 376 .......... Apr. 28, 2004 ............. Apr. 29, 2004 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the Greater Washington Soap Box 

Derby. 

H. Con. Res. 388 .......... Apr. 28, 2004 ............. May 12, 2004 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial 

Service. 

H. Con. Res. 389 .......... May 11, 2004 ............. May 12, 2004 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for the D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. 

H. Con. Res. 420 .......... May 17, 2004 ............. May 20, 2004 ............. Applauding the men and women who keep 

America moving and recognizing National 

Transportation Week. 

H. Con. Res. 423 .......... May 17, 2004 ............. May 21, 2004 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds 

for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. 

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE BUT NOT ACTED ON 

BILL NUMBER PASSED SENATE TITLE 

S. Con. Res. 136 ....................... Oct. 11, 2004 ............................ A concurrent resolution honoring and memorializing the 

passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93. 

S. 121 ........................................ Jan. 21, 2003 ............................ A bill to enhance the operation of the AMBER Alert 

communications network in order to facilitate the 

recovery of abducted children, to provide for enhanced notification on highways of alerts and information on such children, and for other purposes. 

S. 165 ........................................ May 8, 2003 .............................. A bill to improve air cargo security. 

S. 435 ........................................ Nov. 24, 2003 ........................... A bill to provide for the conveyance by the Secretary of 

Agriculture of the Sandpoint Federal Building and 

adjacent land in Sandpoint, Idaho, and for other 

purposes. 

S. 1157 ...................................... June 23, 2003 ........................... A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution 

the National Museum of African American History 

and Culture, and for other purposes. 

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SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE BUT NOT ACTED ON—Continued 

BILL NUMBER PASSED SENATE TITLE 

S. 1244 ...................................... Sept. 25, 2003 .......................... A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2004 through 

2008. 

S. 1279 ...................................... Nov. 21, 2003 ........................... A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 

and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the 

President to carry out a program for the protection 

of the health and safety of residents, workers, volunteers, and others in a disaster area. 

S. 1400 ...................................... Oct. 31, 2003 ............................ A bill to develop a system that provides for ocean and 

coastal observations, to implement a research and 

development program to enhance security at United 

States ports, to implement a data and information 

system required by all components of an integrated 

ocean observing system and related research, and 

for other purposes. 

S. 1402 ...................................... Nov. 25, 2003 ........................... A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under 

the Federal railroad safety laws for fiscal years 

2004 through 2008, and for other purposes. 

S. 1657 ...................................... Nov. 10, 2003 ........................... A bill to amend section 44921 of title 49, United 

States Code, to provide for the arming of cargo pilots against terrorism. 

S. 1741 ...................................... Nov. 21, 2003 ........................... A bill to provide a site for the National Women’s History Museum in the District of Columbia. 

S. 2273 ...................................... Oct. 1, 2004 .............................. A bill to provide increased rail transportation security. 

S. 2279 ...................................... Sept. 21, 2004 .......................... A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to maritime transportation security, and for 

other purposes. 

S. 2385 ...................................... July 19, 2004 ............................ A bill to designate the United States courthouse at 

South Federal Place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as 

the ‘‘Santiago E. Campos United States Courthouse’’. 

S. 2691 ...................................... Oct. 11, 2004 ............................ A bill to establish the Long Island Sound Stewardship 

Initiative. 

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BILLS ENACTED INTO LAW 

(Summaries of Public Law) 

TED WEISS FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 145 

(Public Law 108–14) 

This law designates the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted Weiss Federal Building’’. Ted Weiss was born in Gava, Hungary, on September 17, 

1927. The Weiss family took passage on one of the last passenger 

ships to leave Hamburg, Germany, prior to the outbreak of World 

War II. Congressman Weiss graduated from Hoffman High School 

in South Amboy, New Jersey in 1946, and joined the United States 

Army. After serving in the Army for one year, he enrolled at Syracuse University, where he earned both his bachelor and law degrees, graduating in 1952. Congressman Weiss began his career in 

public service in 1955, as an Assistant District Attorney for New 

York City. In 1959, he entered the private practice of law, but returned to the political arena, being elected to the New York City 

Council in 1962. In 1976, Congressman Weiss was elected to the 

United States House of Representatives. While in the House of 

Representatives, he received numerous awards and recognition for 

his legislative efforts, including the Consumer Federation of America’s Public Service Award and the NAACP’s National Legislative 

Award. Congressman Weiss passed away on September 4, 1992. 

BIRCH BAYH FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES 

COURTHOUSE 

S. 763 

(Public Law 108–35) 

This law designates the Federal Building and United States 

Courthouse located at 46 East Ohio Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, 

as the ‘‘Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. Born in Terra Haute, Indiana, on January 22, 1928, Senator Bayh served in the United States Army from 1946–1948. Upon 

his return, Senator Bayh graduated from Purdue University School 

of Agriculture at Lafayette, Indiana, in 1951, and attended Indiana 

State University at Terre Haute from 1952–1953. In 1960, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and was admitted to 

the Indiana bar in 1961. In 1954, he was elected to the State 

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House of Representatives, serving as Minority Leader in 1957 and 

1961 and as Speaker in 1959. In 1962, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, and served from January 3, 1963, 

to January 3, 1981. During his tenure he authored the 25th and 

26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. 

CARL T. CURTIS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MIDWEST 

REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 

S. 703 

(Public Law 108–37) 

This law designates a building under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ‘‘Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building’’. The facility to be named will be occupied under a 20-year lease, the owner having given permission 

for the naming. Carl T. Curtis was born near Minden, Nebraska, 

in 1905. Upon graduating from the public schools of Minden, Curtis 

attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

Upon his graduation, he taught in the Minden public schools before 

becoming a lawyer in 1930. Curtis was in private practice until 

1939, when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the first of eight successive terms, and then to the 

United States Senate for four terms until 1979. He was Chairman 

of the Republican Conference from 1975–1979. After leaving the 

Senate, he practiced law in Lincoln until his death in 2000. 

JAMES L. WATSON UNITED STATES COURT OF 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE BUILDING 

H.R. 1018 

(Public Law 108–70) 

This law designates the building at 1 Federal Plaza in New York 

City, New York, as the ‘‘James L. Watson United States Court of 

International Trade Building’’. James L. Watson was born in Harlem, New York. He served with the Buffalo Soldiers of the 371st 

Infantry Regiment, 92rd Division in World War II. He was wounded in Italy and returned to the United States decorated with a Purple Heart and the Infantry Combat Badge. He graduated from New 

York University in 1947 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1951. 

Judge Watson was elected to the New York State Senate in 1954. 

In 1963, Judge Watson was elected to the New York City Civil 

Court. President Lyndon Johnson appointed Judge Watson to what 

was then known as the United States Customs Court and now 

known as the United States Court of International Trade in 1966. 

The nine members of the United States Customs Court could be assigned to sit in any Federal District Court in the nation. Judge 

Watson took senior status in 1991 and passed away in 2001. 

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SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES AUTHORIZATION ACT 

H.R. 2195 

(Public Law 108–72) 

This law authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip additional special use 

storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Facility in 

Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust by 

the Institution. It also authorizes the Board to plan, design, and 

construct improvements to the interior and exterior of the Patent 

Office Building using funds available to the Institution from nonappropriated sources and provides for retention of that building’s 

historic character and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on them. Lastly, this law 

declares the sense of Congress that: the Smithsonian Institution’s 

National Museum of American History should be commended for 

establishing a Jazz Appreciation Month; and musicians, schools, 

colleges, libraries, concert halls, museums, radio and television stations, and other organizations should develop programs to explore, 

perpetuate, and honor jazz as a national and world treasure. 

ED EDMONDSON UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 1668 

(Public Law 108–80) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 101 

North Fifth Street in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ed Edmondson 

United States Courthouse’’. Ed Edmondson was born in Muskogee, 

Oklahoma, on April 7, 1919. He graduated from Muskogee Junior 

College in 1938, the University of Oklahoma in 1940, and Georgetown University in 1947. He then served as a Special Agent with 

the FBI from 1940 to 1943. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 

1943 until 1946, Ed Edmondson was admitted to the Washington, 

D.C. bar in 1947. He also served in the Naval Reserve from 1946 

to 1970. He was sworn into the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 1953, where he represented Oklahoma’s 2nd 

district until 1973. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 3087 

(Public Law 108–88) 

Public Law 108–88 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for five months, and authorized appropriations through February 29, 2004. 

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NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 

YEAR 2004 

H.R. 1588 

(Public Law 108–136) 

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 includes several provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Section 314 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to utilize mitigation banks when 

carrying mitigation for adverse wetlands impacts. Section 314 also 

directs the Secretary of the Army to issue regulations establishing 

performance standards and criteria for the use of on-site, off-site, 

in-lieu fee mitigation, and mitigation banks as compensatory mitigation in permits issued under section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 

Section 2862 authorizes the transfer of land on Umnak Island, 

Alaska, between certain Alaska native village corporations and the 

Department of the Interior, and addresses environmental restoration requirements associated with the transfer. 

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003 

S. 579/H.R. 1527 

(Public Law 108–168) 

This Act authorizes the programs of the National Transportation 

Safety Board (NTSB) through fiscal year 2006. In addition, the Act 

addresses the problem of delays in implementing important NTSB 

recommendations by requiring an annual report from the Department of Transportation on the status of all significant safety recommendations it has received from the NTSB. The Act also requires the NTSB to notify aircraft owners and operators of their 

right to appeal a Board employee’s decision classifying a particular 

event involving an aircraft as an accident. Finally, the Act allows 

the NTSB to turn over family assistance responsibilities to the Federal Bureau of Investigation if it is determined that a crash initially investigated by the NTSB was the result of a criminal act. 

FLIGHT 100—CENTURY OF AVIATION 

REAUTHORIZATION 

H.R. 2115 

(Public Law 108–176) 

Vision 100 reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and 

related programs through the end of FY2006. It continues the procedural guarantees enacted in the Aviation Investment and Reform 

Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21) that all taxes and revenues paid 

into the Aviation Trust Fund are fully invested and that airport 

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cluding: FAA management reform, expansion of the Small Community Air Service Program, reform of the Essential Air Service Program, and streamlining of the environment review process for critical airport capacity projects. 

ESTABLISH WITHIN THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 

H.R. 3491 

(Public Law 108–184) 

This law establishes, within the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, exhibits, and collection and study of items 

and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans that encompass the period of slavery, the era of reconstruction, the Harlem renaissance, the civil rights movement, 

and other periods of the African American diaspora. The law also 

proscribes how the Smithsonian is to select the site for the museum 

from a designated list, how the Board of the museum is to be selected, the general management of the museum, and authorizes 

funds necessary for its construction and operation. 

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL 

YEAR 2004 

H.R. 2673 

(Public Law 108–199) 

RAILROAD SUBCOMMITTEE

This legislation includes a provision (Section 150) to provide for 

emergency directed service powers under the auspices of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) if Amtrak shut down. It would 

give the STB the authority to order the continued maintenance, 

signaling, and dispatching of the Northeast Corridor. It would give 

the STB the authority to use Federal funds to compensate the entity that conducts these services and to indemnify it with respect to 

any increased liability exposure. It would also authorize the STB 

to direct service and to provide interim financial assistance to commuter operations around the country affected by an Amtrak shutdown. 

It also authorizes the STB to provide funding to the extent appropriated (including the payment of increased insurance premiums) to support operation of the Northeast Corridor. In the case 

of a failure of existing freight or commuter rail passenger transportation operations caused by cessation of service by Amtrak, the 

STB may not direct a rail carrier to undertake specified activities 

to continue operations unless: (1) the rail carrier is operationally 

capable of conducting the directed service in a safe and efficient 

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manner; and (2) funding for such directed service is provided by 

congressional appropriations. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 3850 

(Public Law 108–202) 

Public Law 108–202 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through April 30, 2004. 

TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVEY TO FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 

THE EXISTING FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN THAT 

COUNTY 

H.R. 1274 

(Public Law 108–221) 

This law authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey to Fresno County, California, the B.F. Sisk Federal Building 

and United States Courthouse located at 1130 O Street in Fresno, 

California. The General Services Administration is currently constructing a new courthouse in Fresno, California. The law includes 

provisions to clarify that the courthouse is not to be transferred 

until occupancy of the new courthouse, that the conveyance include 

a public use reversion clause, and that the Administrator may include in the conveyance such other terms as are necessary to protect the interests of the United States. It is expected that Fresno 

County will use the B.F. Sisk Building as a county courthouse. 

ORVILLE WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING AND WILBUR 

WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3118 

(Public Law 108–223) 

This law designates the building located at 600 Independence 

Avenue, SE, in Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘Orville Wright Federal 

Building’’ and the building located at 800 Independence Avenue, 

SE, in Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘Wilbur Wright Federal Building’’. 

Orville and Wilbur Wright were born in 1871 and 1867, respectively, in Dayton, Ohio. The two brothers, bicycle repairmen by 

trade but aviation enthusiasts by hobby, and after numerous efforts and early failures, ushered in the age of powered flight with 

their successful flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The two 

buildings designated by this law are currently in use by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART II 

(H.R. 4219) 

(Public Law 108–224) 

Public Law 108–224 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through June 30, 2004. 

WILKIE D. FERGUSON, JR. UNITED STATES 

COURTHOUSE 

S. 1904 

(Public Law 108–225) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 400 

North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse’’. Wilkie Demeritte Ferguson, 

Jr. was born May 11, 1938, in Miami, Florida. He was raised in 

the Liberty Square public-housing project and attended segregated 

public schools. He attended Florida A&M University where he 

earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He served 

in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1960 to 1963 

and as a Captain in the Army Reserve until 1965. He graduated 

from Howard University School of Law in 1968. He then served in 

several capacities, first as a staff attorney for Legal Services of 

Greater Miami from 1968–72, then as staff attorney for the Dade 

County School Board, from 1972 to 1973. In 1973, he was elected 

Judge of the Court of Industrial Claims where he served until 

1976, when he was elevated to the Circuit Court for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, a position he held until 1980. In 1980, he 

was elevated to the Third District Court of Appeals for Florida, 

where he served until his appointment to the federal bench in 

1993. Judge Ferguson was appointed to the United States District 

Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1993. He passed away 

in 2003. 

SENATOR PAUL SIMON FEDERAL BUILDING 

S. 2022 

(Public Law 108–226) 

This law designates the Federal building located at 250 West 

Cherry Street in Carbondale, Illinois, the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon 

Federal Building’’. Senator Simon served in the United States 

Army Counterintelligence Corps from 1951 until 1953, during 

which time he was assigned as a special agent in Europe. He was 

elected to the Illinois State House of Representatives and State 

Senate, and as Lieutenant Governor before being elected to the 

United States House of Representatives in 1974. Senator Simon 

served in the House of Representatives until being elected to the 

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United States Senate in 1984. He served for two terms in the 

United States Senate, retiring in 1996. Senator Simon passed away 

in 2003. 

RONALD REAGAN FEDERAL BUILDING 

S. 2043 

(Public Law 108–227) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at 228 Walnut 

Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Ronald Reagan Federal 

Building’’. Born February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald 

Reagan studied economics and sociology, played on the football 

team, and acted in school plays at Eureka College. As an actor, 

Ronald Reagan served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. He 

was elected Governor of California in 1966 and re-elected in 1970. 

In 1980 he was elected President of the United States and served 

two terms. During his tenure, he lowered taxes, strengthened the 

American economy, improved the national defense, opened a dialogue with the Soviet Union, worked closely with American allies, 

and reduced regulatory burdens. President Reagan passed away in 

2004. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART III 

H.R. 4635 

(Public Law 108–263) 

Public Law 108–263 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for one month, and authorized appropriations through July 31, 2004. 

LUIS A. FERRE ́ UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND 

POST OFFICE BUILDING 

S. 2017 

(Public Law 108–273) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse and Post Office Building located at 93 Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as 

the ‘‘Luis A. Ferre ́ United States Courthouse and Post Office Building’’. Born on February 17, 1904, Luis Ferre ́ grew up in the span 

between the ousting of Spanish troops and the granting of United 

States citizenship. After graduating from primary school in Puerto 

Rico, he attended and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute 

of Technology in 1924 with a degree in Engineering, and a degree 

in Mechanical Engineering in 1925. He went to work for his family 

business, Ferre ́ Enterprises. He ran for office in 1940 as a mayoral 

candidate for the City of Ponce. He was elected to the Puerto Rican 

House of Representatives in 1952 and was elected Governor of 

Puerto Rico in 1968. He served in the Puerto Rican Senate from 

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1977 to 1980 and 1981 to 1984, as President of that Body from 

1977 to 1980. Luis Ferre ́ was also an avid patron of the arts and 

founded an art museum in his hometown of Ponce. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George H.W. 

Bush in 1991. Luis Ferre ́ passed away on October 21, 2003. 

A BILL TO RESOLVE THE BOUNDARY CONFLICTS IN 

BARRY AND STONE COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI 

S. 1167 

(Public Law 108–279) 

This law resolves boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties 

in the State of Missouri, and establishes a mechanism to resolve 

disputes over the boundaries of the Mark Twain National Forest 

arising from a property survey carried out by the Army Corps of 

Engineers. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART IV 

H.R. 4916 

(Public Law 108–280) 

Public Law 108–280 extended highway safety, motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through September 30, 2004. H.R. 4916 only extended the 

Federal highway program to September 24, 2004. 

WINSTON E. ARNOW UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 1572 

(Public Law 108–288) 

This law designates the historic Federal District Court Building 

located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the 

‘‘Winston E. Arnow United States Courthouse’’. Winston E. Arnow 

was born on March 13, 1911, in Micanopy, Florida. He graduated 

from the University of Florida, Gainesville, with a Bachelor of 

Science degree in 1932 and a law degree in 1933. Winston E. 

Arnow was admitted to the Florida bar on January 10, 1933. He 

served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army but 

transferred from Infantry to the Judge Advocates General Division, 

where he reached the rank of Major. He was appointed United 

States District Judge, Northern District of Florida by President 

Johnson and took office January 19, 1968. Judge Arnow served as 

Judge, Chief Judge, and in senior status in the Northern District 

of Florida until his death in 1994. 

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COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT 

OF 2004 

H.R. 2443 

(Public Law 108–293) 

The legislation authorizes $8.2 billion for Coast Guard programs 

and operations in fiscal year 2005. The law also amends existing 

statutes to improve management of Coast Guard activities, navigation, and commercial shipping. The legislation made a series of 

amendments to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 

that require reports on the security and screening of maritime 

cargo containers, the degree of information sharing between Federal agencies regarding activities in the maritime domain, and the 

design of the Department of Homeland Security’s port security 

grant program. 

This law also included many provisions included in H.R. 3879 

and H.R. 4251. 

CAPE TOWN TREATY IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 4226 

(Public Law 108–297) 

The Cape Town Treaty will aid both the U.S. aviation industry 

and international commercial aviation businesses. It will bring the 

uniformity of modern commercial finance laws, already in place in 

the United States, to international transactions involving aircraft 

and aircraft engines. To fully implement the Cape Town Treaty 

and its accompanying Protocol, the Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act designates the Federal Aviation Administration’s Civil 

Aviation Registry to be the U.S. ‘‘Entry Point’’ to the International 

Registry for relevant transactions. This is an important change in 

U.S. law because it will ensure that the Cape Town Treaty and its 

aircraft protocol can be fully implemented. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART V 

H.R. 5183 

(Public Law 108–310) 

Public Law 108–310 extends Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for eight months, and 

authorized appropriations through May 31, 2005. 

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TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE 

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TO CARRY OUT CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT 

OF THE COLLABORATIVE VERY ENERGETIC RADIATION IMAGING TELESCOPE ARRAY SYSTEM 

(VERITAS) PROJECT ON KITT PEAK NEAR TUCSON, 

ARIZONA. 

H.R. 5105 

(Public Law 108–331) 

This law authorizes construction and related activities in support 

of the collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope 

Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak, near Tucson, Arizona. The VERITAS project is a collaborative effort that brings together the Smithsonian Institution and ten universities from the 

United States, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain to construct a 

new ground-based gamma-ray observatory with an array of four 

12m optical reflectors for gamma-ray astronomy. The new gammaray observatory will allow scientists to explore new aspects of the 

universe by allowing them to observe interstellar energy patterns, 

which were previously inaccessible from ground based observatories. 

THE WATER SUPPLY, RELIABILITY, AND 

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT ACT 

H.R. 2828 

(Public Law 108–361) 

The Water Supply, Reliability, and Improvement Act provides a 

framework for Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers, to use existing 

authorities to help implement the California Bay-Delta Program 

Record of Decision. The law also authorizes $90 million for the Secretary of the Army to undertake the construction and implementation of levee stability programs or projects for such purposes as 

flood control, ecosystem restoration, water supply, water conveyance, and water quality objectives. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 

S. 1134 

(Public Law 108–373) 

This law reauthorizes the Economic Development Administration 

for five years. The legislation also updates the findings and declarations; revises several definitions; and allows for the inclusion of 

non-profit entities in eligible economic development activities. This 

reauthorization act also grants the Secretary of Commerce the authority to: implement a performance-based incentive plan, issue 

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new regulations relating to the operation of revolving loan funds, 

waive planning requirements for isolated areas, convene meetings 

to improve coordination between federal agencies, increase the federal share of grants, allow for increased retention of funds, and 

issue new performance regulations. 

RONALD W. REAGAN NATIONAL DEFENSE 

AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 4200 

(Public Law 108–375) 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

(Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 

2004): This law is enacted as Title XXXVI of the Ronald W. Reagan 

National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2005. This law 

reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program that 

provides vital assistance to individual firehouses and emergency 

medical services departments to improve firefighter preparedness 

by supporting the acquisition of new equipment, improved training 

and fitness, and expanded reduction of risk programs. This reauthorization act also increases the level of funding for the program 

as well as increasing the amount available for each grant, based on 

the size of the area the recipient serves, as well as providing additional guidance on usage of the grant funds. Grants are annually 

awarded on a competitive basis based on need. The law includes a 

provision assisting Alaskan Native Villages by allowing all costs incurred in the assembly and delivery of equipment to be considered 

as equipment costs. The purpose of the FIRE grants program is 

clarified to prevent grant allocation decisions from being based on 

terrorism risk. 

WATER SUBCOMMITTEE

The Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for 

Fiscal Year 2005 includes several provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Section 311 relates to the satisfaction of certain audit requirements of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense 

under section 111(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Section 313 

amends section 591 of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1999 to increase the authorization from $12 million to $22 million. 

Section 314 authorizes construction by the Army Corps of Engineers of a small boat harbor at Unalaska, Alaska, contingent upon 

completion of a favorable report of the Chief of Engineers. Section 

2847 amends section 563 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1999 to modify authority for an Army Corps of Engineers land 

conveyance in Charleston, South Carolina. 

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A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION 

CONTROL ACT TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM 

H.R. 4731 

(Public Law 108–399) 

This law reauthorizes the National Estuary Program at $35 million a year through fiscal year 2010. The purpose of the National 

Estuary Program is to promote long-term protection of estuaries 

through collaborative voluntary efforts of Federal, State, local, nonprofit, and private interests. 

JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 

2004 

H.R. 5294 

(Public Law 108–410) 

This law reauthorizes the capital program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for four years and authorizes 

money for maintenance, repair, and alteration as well as capital 

projects. In addition, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 

is required to regularly review the capital program of the Kennedy 

Center to ensure effective project management. Moreover, this law 

requires improved project management of the Plaza Project 

through creation of a Project Team. This Project Team will be responsible for overseeing decisions relating to the Plaza Project that 

will affect the scope, cost, schedule, or engineering feasibility of the 

overall project. 

A BILL TO AMEND THE TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY ESTUARY AND BEACH SEWAGE CLEANUP ACT OF 2000 TO 

EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 

H.R. 4794 

(Public Law 108–425) 

This law amends the authority of the United States to enter into 

a fee-for-services contract with the owner of a privately financed 

secondary wastewater treatment facility located in Mexico to provide improved wastewater treatment along the U.S.-Mexico border 

so that untreated or partially treated sewage from Tijuana, Mexico, 

no longer flows north into the San Diego, California area. 

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THE NORMAN Y. MINETA RESEARCH AND SPECIAL 

PROGRAMS IMPROVEMENT ACT 

H.R. 5163 

(Public Law 108–426) 

This law reorganizes the current Research and Special Programs 

Administration (RSPA) into two new administrations: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) and the 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). 

In RITA, the Administrator will be in charge of the: (1) Department’s research and development programs and activities; (2) advancement of innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems projects and products; (3) comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; (4) education 

and training in transportation and transportation-related fields; 

and (5) other duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary. 

In PHMSA, the Administrator will have authority over the aspects of pipeline and hazardous materials transportation and safety 

vested in the Secretary. 

THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR 

FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 4818 

(Public Law 108–447) 

AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE

War Risk Insurance for Airlines: The House Appropriations Committee, at the request of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, included language providing a one-year extension, 

through December 31, 2005, of domestic aviation war risk insurance. This program was expanded shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to provide terrorism insurance and a 

liability limitation for air carriers. 

WATER SUBCOMMITTEE

The law includes several provisions under the jurisdiction of the 

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. In Division 

C, making appropriations for Energy and Water Development, title 

VI incorporates the text of S. 1351 and H.R. 3044, amending the 

Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to change the current 

three-member governing board of directors to a nine member advisory board and to direct the board to appoint a chief executive officer to carry out the day-to-day management of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Division C also includes several Army Corps of Engineers authorizations. Division H, making appropriations for the 

Departments of Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies, includes a provision (Section 520) that requires the Tennessee 

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ulated by the SEC, but does not require TVA to register any securities. 

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HYPOXIA AMENDMENTS 

ACT OF 2004 

S. 3014 

(Public Law 108–456) 

The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2004 

reauthorizes the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and 

Control Act of 1998, and includes amended reporting requirements, 

and local and regional scientific assessment requirements. 

9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT 

H.R. 10/S. 2845 

(Public Law 108–458) 

This legislation implements a number of recommendations set 

forth in the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the 

United States (9/11 Commission) Report and incorporates Transportation and Infrastructure Committee aviation security improvement provisions including, the use of biometrics or other technology 

for airport access control; transportation security strategic planning; Next Generation Airline Passenger Pre-Screening Program; 

the expedited deployment and use of explosive detection equipment 

at airport screening checkpoints and in-line baggage systems; the 

use of blast-resistant cargo and baggage containers; Federal Law 

Enforcement In-Flight Counterterrorism training; wireless communication for flight crews; secondary flight deck barriers; Federal Air 

Marshal Training; and addressing the threat of Man-Portable Air 

Defense Systems (MANPADS) to commercial aviation. 

TOMOCHICHI UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 2523 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 125 

Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia, as the ‘‘Tomochichi United 

States Courthouse’’. Tomochichi was born around the year 1650 

into the Creek Indian tribe town of Coweta. In 1728, he established 

the town of Yamacraw located on the Savannah River. In 1733, 

General James Edward Oglethorpe arrived at what was to become 

the new colony of Georgia. Tomochichi befriended Oglethorpe and 

assisted him in the creation of a new English colony to be named 

Savannah. In 1734, Tomochichi accompanied Oglethorpe to England to approve a treaty between the Creek Nation and the 

English. The friendship between Tomochichi and Oglethorpe aided 

in the peaceful coexistence between the Creek and the English during the period prior to the founding of the United States. 

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Tomochichi died in 1739, and was buried in what is now known as 

Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia. 

JAMES V. HANSEN FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3147 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at 324 TwentyFifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the ‘‘James V. Hansen Federal 

Building’’. James Vear Hansen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, 

on August 14, 1932. He graduated from East High School and the 

University of Utah. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 

to 1955. He worked as a real estate agent and insurance agent. 

Congressman Hansen served on the Farmington (Utah) City Council from 1960 until 1972. He was elected to the Utah State House 

of Representatives in 1973 and served until 1980, and as speaker 

from 1979 to 1980. Representative Hansen was elected to the U.S. 

House of Representatives in 1980 where he served until his retirement at the end of the 107th Congress. 

JOE SKEEN FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3734 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at Fifth and 

Richardson Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, as the ‘‘Joe Skeen 

Federal Building’’. Congressman Skeen was born in Roswell, New 

Mexico. He served in the United States Navy for a one-year enlistment and later in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1949 

until 1952. Congressman Skeen graduated from Texas A&M University with his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Engineering. After graduation he worked as a soil and water engineer 

for the Zuni and Ramah Navajo Indians. He later purchased the 

family sheep ranch. He was first elected to public office in 1960 

when he served in the New Mexico State Senate until 1970. For 

the last six years of his service in the State Senate, he served as 

Minority Leader. In 1980, Congressman Skeen was elected to serve 

New Mexico’s 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives. He was first elected as a write-in candidate and served until 

his retirement during the 107th Congress. While serving in the 

House, Congressman Skeen was known for his commitment to 

property rights, balancing the federal budget, and increased tax relief. 

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HIPOLITO F. GARCIA FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED 

STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 3884 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building and United States 

Courthouse located at 615 East Houston Street, in San Antonio, 

Texas, as the ‘‘Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United 

States Courthouse’’. Judge Garcia was born December 4, 1925, in 

San Antonio, Texas. After serving in the United States Army from 

1943 to 1945, Judge Garcia attended St. Mary’s University School 

of Law graduating in 1951. In 1952, he became the assistant criminal attorney for Bexar County, Texas. Judge Garcia was appointed 

as a Judge to the County court in 1964 and State District Court 

in 1975. In 1981, President Carter named Judge Garcia to the 

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. 

Hipolito Garcia passed away January 12, 2002, in Austin, Texas. 

F.H. NEWELL BUILDING 

H.R. 3124 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the facility of the U.S. Geological Survey and 

the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation located at 230 Collins Rd. in Boise, 

Idaho, as the ‘‘F.H. Newell Building’’. Born on March 5, 1862, in 

Bradford, Pennsylvania, F.H. Newell attended prep school in Newton, Massachusetts, then the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 1885 with a degree in mining engineering. Upon his graduation, he was appointed to head an irrigation survey group in the American West by the Director of the 

United States Geological Survey (USGS). During his term, he developed techniques of stream gauging still in use today. Promoted 

to Chief of the Hydraulic Branch of the USGS. Newell was the primary architect of the Reclamation Act of 1902, and upon its passage, was appointed by President Roosevelt as the first Chief Engineer of Reclamation and later, its second Director. He was a founding member of the National Geographic Society and the American 

Forestry Association and the author of seven books and a number 

of scholarly articles. After leaving the Bureau of Reclamation, was 

named head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois. He passed away in 1932. 

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COMMITTEE VIEWS AND ESTIMATES REPORTS 

Pursuant to section 310(d) of the Congressional Budget Act, the 

Committee submitted its Views and Estimates Reports to the Committee on the Budget for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 on February 

26, 2003, and February 25, 2004, respectively. 

These reports, intended to provide the Budget Committee with 

an early and comprehensive indication of Committee legislation 

plans for the next fiscal year, contained the views and estimates 

of new budget authority and outlays to be authorized in legislation 

under the Committee’s jurisdiction which would become effective 

during the next fiscal year. 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 

AVIATION 

In the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee on Aviation was 

chaired by John L. Mica of Florida. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon 

served as the Subcommittee Ranking Democratic Member. 

Throughout this Congress, the Subcommittee concentrated on 

strengthening aviation security and reducing terrorist threats in a 

post 9/11 era. The Subcommittee also focused on ensuring the continued commercial health of the civil aviation system and the safe 

and efficient use of the navigable airspace. Signed into Public Law 

were H.R. 4226, H.R. 2115, and H.R. 1527. H.R. 4226, the Cape 

Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004, makes certain conforming changes to provisions governing the registration of aircraft 

and the recordation of instruments in order to implement the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the 

Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile 

Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment. H.R. 2115, 

Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, which 

amends title 49, United States Code, reauthorizes programs for the 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). H.R. 1527, the National 

Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003, which 

amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations 

for the National Transportation Safety Board. The Subcommittee 

also played a key role in passing H.R. 10, the 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act. This necessary legislation provides for 

reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and 

prosecution, border security, transportation security, international 

cooperation and coordination, and other purposes. 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION ACT 

H.R. 10/S. 2845 

(Public Law 108–458) 

This legislation implements a number of recommendations set 

forth in the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the 

United States (9/11 Commission) Report and incorporates Transportation and Infrastructure Committee aviation security improvement provisions including, the use of biometrics or other technology 

for airport access control; transportation security strategic planning; Next Generation Airline Passenger Pre-Screening Program; 

the expedited deployment and use of explosive detection equipment 

at airport screening checkpoints and in-line baggage systems; the 

use of blast-resistant cargo and baggage containers; Federal Law 

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Enforcement In-Flight Counterterrorism Training; wireless communication for flight crews; secondary flight deck barriers; Federal Air 

Marshal training; and addressing the threat of Man-Portable Air 

Defense Systems (MANPADS) to commercial aviation. 

CAPE TOWN TREATY IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 4226 

(Public Law 108–297) 

The Cape Town Treaty will aid both the U.S. aviation industry 

and international commercial aviation businesses. It will bring the 

uniformity of modern commercial finance laws, already in place in 

the United States, to international transactions involving aircraft 

and aircraft engines. To fully implement the Cape Town Treaty 

and its accompanying Protocol, the Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act designates the Federal Aviation Administration’s Civil 

Aviation Registry to be the U.S. ‘‘Entry Point’’ to the International 

Registry for relevant transactions. This is an important change in 

U.S. law because it will ensure that the Cape Town Treaty and its 

aircraft protocol can be fully implemented. 

FLIGHT 100—CENTURY OF AVIATION 

REAUTHORIZATION 

H.R. 2115 

(Public Law 108–176) 

Vision 100 reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and 

related programs through fiscal year 2006. It continues the procedural guarantees enacted in the Aviation Investment and Reform 

Act for the 21St Century (AIR 21) that all taxes and revenues paid 

into the Aviation Trust Fund are fully invested and that airport 

improvements and air traffic control modernization are fully funded. Vision 100 includes numerous major programmatic reforms including: FAA management reform, expansion of the Small Community Air Service Program, reform of the Essential Air Service Program, and streamlining of the environment review process for critical airport capacity projects. 

NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003 

S. 579/H.R. 1527 

(Public Law 108–168) 

This Act authorizes the programs of the National Transportation 

Safety Board (NTSB) through fiscal year 2006. In addition, the Act 

addresses the problem of delays in implementing important NTSB 

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quires the NTSB to notify aircraft owners and operators of their 

right to appeal a Board employee’s decision classifying a particular 

event involving an aircraft as an accident. Finally, the Act allows 

the NTSB to turn over family assistance responsibilities to the Federal Bureau of Investigation if it is determined that a crash initially investigated by the NTSB was the result of a criminal act. 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION MANPADS DEFENSE ACT OF 

2004 

H.R. 4056 

Passed the House on July 22, 2004 

H.R. 4056, or the ‘‘Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act 

of 2004’’ (CAMDA), clarifies that while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is conducting research and development of 

missile defense equipment for commercial aircraft, other efforts to 

address the threat posed by MANPADS should be taken. CAMDA 

takes a very comprehensive approach to addressing the threat of 

MANPADS. It encourages the President to pursue strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts, including multilateral 

and bilateral treaties, to limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of MANPADS and to seek the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit MANPADS. It also encourages the President to continue programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. 

H.R. 4056 requires the FAA to, when appropriate, expedite its airworthiness certification and to avoid duplicating the efforts taken 

by DHS during the missile defense system research and development efforts. Finally, the bill requires DHS to report to Congress, 

within one year, on the vulnerability assessment reports it is conducting at U.S. airports and any ground-based defense policies or 

procedures recommended through that process. 

OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 4818 

(Public Law 108–447) 

War Risk Insurance for Airlines: The House Appropriations Committee, at the request of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, included language providing a one-year extension, 

through December 31, 2005, of domestic aviation war risk insurance. This program was expanded shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to provide terrorism insurance and a 

liability limitation for air carriers. 

HEARINGS

The Subcommittee on Aviation held a total of 26 hearings during 

the 108th Congress. The Subcommittee held 10 hearings on aviation security-related issues and 16 hearings on aviation safety and 

civil aviation commercial and industry issues. 

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On February 12, 2003, the Subcommittee held an introductory 

hearing on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and the aviation programs. The purpose of this hearing was 

to take testimony on issues related to the FAA and the programs 

it administers, especially the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), 

with a view toward reauthorizing them before they expire on September 30, 2003. 

On February 26, 2003, the Subcommittee on Aviation and the 

Subcommittee on Railroads held a Joint Hearing on Planes, Trains, 

and Intermodalism: Improving the Link Between Air and Rail. 

Since airline deregulation in 1978, air travel has become an essential form of travel for much of the nation. The hearing focused on 

the integration of these two modes of transportation. 

On March 6, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation Programs: Airports. The purpose of this hearing was to take 

testimony from representatives of our nation’s airports on issues 

related to the FAA and the programs it administers, especially the 

AIP program, with a view toward reauthorizing them before they 

expire on September 30, 2003. 

On March 12, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation Programs: Commercial Aviation. The purpose of this hearing 

was to take testimony from representatives of our nation’s commercial aviation industry on issues related to the FAA and the programs it administers, especially the AIP program, with a view toward reauthorizing them before they expire on September 30, 2003. 

This particular hearing addressed issues related to commercial 

aviation and its needs. 

On March 17, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Small 

Community Air Service. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss 

the state of commercial air service to small communities. 

On March 27, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation Programs: Testimony from the FAA Administrator and Witnesses Representing FAA Employees. The purpose of this hearing 

was to take testimony on issues related to the FAA, and the programs it administers, especially the AIP program, with a view toward reauthorizing them before they expire on September 30, 2003. 

This particular hearing featured testimony by the FAA Administrator, as well as witnesses representing various FAA employee 

groups. 

On April 9, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation 

Programs: General Aviation. The purpose of this hearing was to 

take testimony from representatives of the general aviation industry on issues related to the FAA, and the programs it administers, 

notably the AIP program. 

On May 8, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Status 

of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program. The purpose of this 

hearing was to receive testimony on the status of the Federal 

Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program and related issues. 

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ceive testimony on cabin air quality, the aircraft cabin environment, and related issues. 

On September 25, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 

Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General’s September 4, 2003 Report on the Safety of the FAA’s Contract Tower 

Program. The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony on 

the report: Safety, Cost, and Operational Metrics of the Federal 

Aviation Administration’s Visual Flight Rule Towers (Report Number: AV–2003–057), and related issues. 

On October 16, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 

Transportation Security Administration’s Perspective on Aviation 

Security. The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony from 

the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding the 

status of its programs to improve aviation security. 

On October 30, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 

Status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Control 

Modernization Programs. The Subcommittee met to receive testimony from the FAA, the Department of Transportation’s Inspector 

General (IG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the 

Management Advisory Council’s Air Traffic Services Subcommittee 

on FAA’s efforts to modernize its Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. 

On February 12, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Aviation Security: Progress and Problems in Passenger and Baggage 

Screening. The Subcommittee met to receive testimony from the 

TSA, the GAO, and industry representatives to provide an update 

on the status of airline passenger and baggage screening efforts, 

with a focus on checkpoint and technology deployment issues. This 

hearing did not address other screening-related issues such as 

CAPPS II, airport opt-out, and cargo screening. 

On March 16, 2004, the Subcommittee held a field hearing on 

Opening Reagan National Airport to General Aviation. The purpose 

of this hearing was to discuss efforts to open Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to general aviation activity and the security issues surrounding this decision. 

On March 17, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Status of the Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System 

(CAPPS II). The purpose of this hearing was to determine the status of CAPPS II, and the progress made in addressing concerns regarding privacy, due process, accuracy, and the effectiveness of the 

system. 

On April 1, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Airport 

Deregulation. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss the Federal regulation of the economic activities of commercial service airports. 

On April 22, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Airport Screener Privatization Pilot Program. The purpose of this 

hearing was to review the Security Screening Pilot Program being 

implemented at five commercial airports. 

On April 29, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Cape 

Town Treaty and Marked-up H.R. 4226, ‘‘Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004’’. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss 

the Cape Town Convention and the related Protocol on Aircraft 

Equipment. Immediately following the hearing the Subcommittee 

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tation Act of 2004’’ and H.R. 4056, the ‘‘Commercial Aviation 

MANPADS Defense Act of 2004.’’ 

On May 13, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Avoiding 

Summer Delays and a Review of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. The purpose of the hearing was to review FAA and TSA plans 

to prevent passenger delays during the summer peak travel period 

and to discuss progress on FAA’s Air Traffic Organization reform. 

On May 19, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Use 

of Biometrics to Improve Aviation Security. The purpose of this 

hearing was to discuss the use of biometric technologies to improve 

aviation security, including the status of efforts to develop operational and technical standards for biometrics. 

On June 3, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Financial Condition of the Airline Industry. The purpose of the hearing 

was to receive testimony on the financial condition of the U.S. airline industry almost three years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with a focus on the industry’s economic self-help initiatives. 

On June 15, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Status of the Air Traffic Controller Workforce. The purpose of the 

hearing was to receive testimony on the status of the air traffic 

controller workforce with a focus on retirements, hiring and training. 

On July 8, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on National 

Capitol Region Air Space Control: A Review of the Issues Surrounding the June 9, 2004 Flight of ‘‘N24SP’’. The purpose of this 

hearing was to review the National Capital Region’s air space control and the issues surrounding the specific incident that occurred 

on June 9, 2004, with Flight ‘‘N24SP.’’ The Subcommittee received 

testimony from both TSA and FAA. 

On July 14, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on In-Line 

Explosive Detection Systems: Financing and Deployment. The Subcommittee on Aviation met to receive testimony from TSA, airport 

representatives, and explosive detection system (EDS) manufacturers to discuss the financing and deployment of integrated in-line 

EDS for screening checked baggage for explosives. 

On August 25, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 9/ 

11 Commission Report: Review of Aviation Security Recommendations. The purpose of this hearing was to review and discuss the 

9/11 Commission Report’s aviation security recommendations. 

On September 9, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on 

Delay Reduction Efforts at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The purpose 

of this hearing was to review and discuss recent and future delay 

reduction efforts by the FAA and the commercial airlines at O’Hare 

International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, and across the national 

airspace system. 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 

COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION 

During the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard 

and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Congressman Frank A. 

LoBiondo with Congressman Bob Filner serving as the Democratic 

Ranking Member, developed major legislation regarding the U.S. 

Coast Guard and maritime security. The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004, P.L. 108–293, was enacted during 

the 108th Congress and incorporated a number of bills that were 

developed and considered by the Subcommittee. 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT 

OF 2004 

H.R. 2443 

(Public Law 108–293) 

The legislation authorizes $8.2 billion for Coast Guard programs 

and operations in fiscal year 2005. The law also amends existing 

statutes to improve management of Coast Guard activities, navigation, and commercial shipping. The legislation made a series of 

amendments to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 

that require reports on the security and screening of maritime 

cargo containers, the degree of information sharing between Federal agencies regarding activities in the maritime domain, and the 

design of the Department of Homeland Security’s port security 

grant program. 

This law also included many provisions included in House bills 

H.R. 3879 and H.R. 4251. 

OTHER LEGISLATION

COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION 

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 5426 

This Act makes technical corrections to the Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–293). The House 

passed the bill on December 7, 2004. No further action was taken 

on the bill. 

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COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 3879 

This bill authorizes funding for Coast Guard activities for fiscal 

year 2005. The Committee approved a funding level of $7.9 billion, 

including an amount of $1.1 billion for the Integrated Deepwater 

System, the Coast Guard’s multi-year asset recapitalization program. The Committee reported the bill on May 11, 2004. H.R. 3879 

was incorporated into P.L. 108–293. 

MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS OF 2004 

H.R. 4251 

This legislation amends existing statutes to enhance the Coast 

Guard’s authority to promote and protect maritime safety and to 

enforce port security regulations. The legislation also included provisions to improve the safety and security of commercial shipping 

by requiring regular inspection of towing vessels and by requiring 

notification of drug test violations from civilian and certain uniformed personnel employed aboard Federally-operated vessels. The 

Committee reported the bill on November 16, 2004. H.R. 4251 was 

incorporated into P.L. 108–293. 

HEARINGS

During the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee on Coast Guard 

and Maritime Transportation, chaired by Congressman Frank A. 

LoBiondo, with Congressman Bob Filner serving as Ranking Democratic Member, held 14 hearings. 

ANNUAL HEARINGS ON THE ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR

THE COAST GUARD AND FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

The Subcommittee conducted two separate hearings on the Administration’s fiscal year 2004 and 2005 budgets during the 108th 

Congress. 

The United States Coast Guard was established on January 28, 

1915, through the consolidation of the Revenue Cutter Service (established in 1790) and the Lifesaving Service (established in 1848). 

The Coast Guard later assumed the duties of three other agencies: 

the Lighthouse Service (established in 1789), the Steamboat Inspection Service established in 1838), and the Bureau of Navigation 

(established in 1884). 

The Coast Guard remained a part of the Department of the 

Treasury until 1967, when it was transferred to the newly created 

Department of Transportation. Under the Homeland Security Act 

of 2002, Public Law 107–296, the Coast Guard moved to the new 

Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. 

Under section 2 of title 14, United States Code, the Coast Guard 

has primary responsibility to enforce or assist in the enforcement 

of all applicable Federal laws on, under, and over the high seas and 

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ties; and to ensure the safety and security of vessels, ports, waterways, and related facilities. 

As the fifth armed force of the United States, the Coast Guard 

also maintains defense readiness to operate as a specialized service 

in the Navy upon the declaration of war or when the President directs. The Coast Guard is composed of approximately 37,000 active 

duty military personnel, 9,000 reservists, 6,400 civilian employees, 

and 32,000 volunteers of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coast 

Guard has defended the Nation in every war since 1790. In recent 

years, the Coast Guard deployed assets to the Persian Gulf and 

Mediterranean region to take part in the U.S. military’s Operation 

Iraqi Freedom. 

PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGETS FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD

AND THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

On March 13, 2003, the Subcommittee conducted an oversight 

hearing on the Administration’s fiscal year 2004 budget requests 

for the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission. 

The Subcommittee heard testimony from Admiral Thomas H. 

Collins, Commandant, United States Coast Guard; Master Chief 

Franklin A. Welch, Master Chief Petty Officer of the United States 

Coast Guard; and the Honorable Steven Blust, Chairman of the 

Federal Maritime Commission. Accompanying Mr. Blust was Ms. 

Amy W. Larson, Acting General Counsel and Mr. Bruce A. 

Dombrowski, Executive Director. 

The Administration requested $6.7 billion for Coast Guard activities that were subject to appropriation in fiscal year 2004. This request was $581 million, or approximately 10 percent, more than 

the amount appropriated for the Coast Guard in fiscal year 2003. 

This request reflected three primary objectives for the Coast Guard 

in fiscal year 2004: (1) to recapitalize Coast Guard legacy assets 

and infrastructure; (2) to build-out homeland security capabilities; 

and (3) to sustain non-homeland security missions near pre-September 11, 2001 levels. Approximately $538 million was requested 

for mandatory military personnel entitlement programs, including 

retirement pay and enhanced Coast Guard operations. An additional $60 million was requested for increased costs for capital acquisitions and for training of Coast Guard Reserve forces. 

The President requested no additional funding above the $64 

million permanently appropriated for the boating safety program 

(Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund) and Coast Guard administrative expenses. The Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund consists of two accounts, 

the Sport Fish Restoration Account and the Boat Safety Account. 

Annually, up to $70 million of the motorboat fuel taxes paid by recreational boaters are deposited in the Boat Safety Account to fund 

state boating safety grant programs coordinated by the Coast 

Guard. 

The Administration’s fiscal year 2004 budget requested that an 

amount of $61.2 million be provided for Coast Guard activities 

under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 from the Oil Spill Liability 

Trust Fund. This amount included $50 million for emergency response costs, $10 million for payment of claims, and $1.2 million 

for support of the Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute in Cordova, Alaska. Established by the Oil Pollution Act of 

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1990, the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund provides a source of funds, 

not subject to appropriation, to pay oil spill removal costs and damages, including assessment of natural resources damages, and Federal expenses necessary to administer the Fund. Each year, the 

Fund may provide up to $50 million for emergency response costs 

and pay all valid claims for oil spill damages resulting from oil 

spills. The Administration requested $18.47 million for the operation of 

the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for fiscal year 2004. Approximately $16.70 million was appropriated for FMC operations in 

fiscal year 2003. The FMC is primarily engaged in administering 

the Shipping Act of 1984. However, the FMC also enforces the Foreign Shipping Practices Act and Section 19 of the Merchant Marine 

Act, 1920. Under these authorities, the FMC protects shippers and 

carriers from restrictive or unfair practices of foreign governments 

and foreign-flag carriers. Under these laws, the FMC has the authority to take action against the offending carriers, including the 

imposition of per voyage fees and the prevention of trade with the 

United States. The FMC also enforces the laws related to cruise 

vessel financial responsibility to ensure that cruise vessel operators 

have sufficient resources to pay judgments to passengers for personal injury or death or for nonperformance of a voyage. 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AND FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET REQUESTS, AND THE COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005

On March 4, 2004, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing on the 

United States Coast Guard and Federal Maritime Commission fiscal year 2005 budget requests and the Coast Guard Authorization 

Act for fiscal year 2005. The purpose of the hearing was to consider 

the Administration’s fiscal year 2005 budget requests for the U.S. 

Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security port security 

grants, and the Federal Maritime Commission. 

Testimony was received from Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant, United States Coast Guard; Master Chief Franklin A. 

Welch, Master Chief Petty Officer, United States Coast Guard; and 

the Honorable Steven R. Blust, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission. Ms. Amy W. Larson, General Counsel, accompanied Mr. 

Blust. 

The Administration’s fiscal year 2005 budget requested $7.5 billion to support Coast Guard operations. This request was $430 million, or approximately 6.1 percent, more than the amount appropriated for the Coast Guard in fiscal year 2004. This request reflects four primary objectives for the Coast Guard in fiscal year 

2005: (1) to recapitalize operational assets; (2) to maintain existing 

missions; (3) to implement the Marine Transportation Security Act 

of 2002 (MTSA); and (4) to enhance maritime domain awareness. 

The Administration did not request additional funding above the 

$64 million permanently appropriated for the boating safety program (Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund) and Coast Guard administrative 

expenses. In 1984, the Wallop-Breaux amendments to the Deficit 

Reduction Act of 1984 created the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. 

The Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund consists of two accounts, the Sport 

Fish Restoration Account and the Boat Safety Account. Annually, 

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up to $70 million of the motorboat fuel taxes paid by recreational 

boaters are deposited in the Boat Safety Account to fund state 

boating safety grant programs coordinated by the Coast Guard. 

The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998, which is contained in Subtitle D of title VII of the Transportation Equity Act 

for the 21St Century (P.L. 105–178), amended the Recreational 

Boating Safety Program, administered by the Coast Guard. Under 

these amendments, states receive $59 million without appropriation for boating safety programs. An additional $13 million may be 

appropriated from the Coast Guard’s budget for boating safety programs. This legislation also provides the Coast Guard with $5 million annually to coordinate and carry out the national recreational 

boating safety program. 

Established by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund provides a source of funds, not subject to appropriation, to pay oil spill removal costs and damages, including assessment of natural resources damages, and Federal expenses necessary to administer the Fund. Each year, the Fund may provide 

up to $50 million for emergency response costs and pay all valid 

claims for oil spill damages resulting from oil spills. The President’s fiscal year 2005 request from the Fund was $61.2 million, including $50 million for emergency response costs, $10 

million for payment of claims, and $1.2 million for support of the 

Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute in Cordova, Alaska. In addition, $52.5 million was proposed to be taken from the 

Fund to offset Coast Guard expenditures related to Oil Pollution 

Act activities—$25 million for Operating Expenses, $24 million for 

Acquisitions, Construction and Improvements, and $3.5 million for 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The President’s FY 2005 request included $46 million in port security grants to be administered by the Office of Domestic Preparedness. Section 102 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act 

(46 U.S.C. 70107) authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Maritime Administrator, to make port security 

grants to port authorities, facility operators, and state and local 

governments. These grants may be used to correct vulnerabilities 

in port security and ensure compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility plans. In fiscal years 2002, 

2003, and 2004 a total of $588 million has been appropriated for 

these grants. Of that amount, $442 million has been awarded. An 

additional round of grants in expected to be made later this year. 

In FY 2004, $124.5 million was provided to the Transportation Security Administration for these grants. 

The Administration requested $19.5 million for the operation of 

the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal year 2005. Approximately $18.4 million was appropriated for FMC operations in fiscal 

year 2004. 

The Subcommittee authorized funding levels for fiscal years 2004 

and 2005 in the House-passed version of H.R. 2443, the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. The final Act included authorization levels for Coast Guard activities in fiscal year 

2005 only. 

The following table summarizes the funding levels that were requested by the Administration, authorized by the Congress, and 

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eventually appropriated by the Congress for Coast Guard activities 

in the fiscal years 2004 and 2005. All funding levels are reported 

in millions of dollars. 

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Account 

Funding levels reported in millions of $ 

FY 2004 request FY 2004 appro- priated FY 2005 request H.R. 2443 au- thorized FY 2005 appro- priated H. R. 4837 sup- plemental 

Operating Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... $4,706.0 $4,816.2 $5,173.2 $5,404.3 $5,157.2 **$33.4 Environmental Compliance and Restoration ..................................................................................................... 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 ........................Reserve Training ................................................................................................................................................ 114.0 95.0 117.0 117.0 113.0 ........................Acquisition, Construction and Improvements ................................................................................................... 775.0 **1,011.2 942.6 1,500.0 982.2 ........................Deepwater .......................................................................................................................................................... 500.0 668.4 678.0 1,100.0 724.0 ........................Alteration of Bridges ......................................................................................................................................... 0.0 19.3 0.0 19.7 15.9 ........................Research, Development, Test and Evaluation .................................................................................................. 22.0 15.0 0.0 24.2 18.5 ........................Retired Pay ........................................................................................................................................................ 1,020.0 1,020.0 1,085.5 1,085.5 1,085.5 ........................

Total .......................................................................................................................................................... 6,654.0 **6,993.6 7,335.3 8,167.7 7,389.3 ***33.4 

**FY 2004 appropriations (AC&I) include AC&I $16 million recission from Rescue 21 (as part of FY 2005 Act) ***Supplemental for hurricane assistance included in H.R. 4837 

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PORT SECURITY-RELATED HEARINGS

The Subcommittee held five hearings that focused on issues related to increasing port security through review and implementation of measures outlined by the Maritime Transportation Security 

Act of 2002 (P.L. 107–295). 

The U.S. Marine Transportation System (MTS) consists of waterways, ports and their intermodal connections, vessels, vehicles, and 

system users, and Federal maritime navigation systems that are 

scattered throughout 3.5 million square miles of ocean area and 

along 95,000 miles of coastline. Commercial shipping carries more 

than 95 percent by volume of the U.S. overseas trade through these 

waters and is critical to U.S. economic health. The System’s objective is the safe, secure, and environmentally sound movement of 

goods, people, and military assets in the most efficient and economically effective manner possible. Annually, the MTS handles 

more than two billion tons of freight, three billion barrels of oil, 

more than 134 million ferry passengers, and more than seven million cruise ship passengers. Approximately 7,500 foreign ships, 

manned by 200,000 foreign sailors, enter U.S. ports every year to 

offload approximately six million truck-size cargo containers onto 

U.S. docks. Additionally, many of these seaports are critical military strategic sealift ports whose availability must be constantly 

assured. 

Critical coastal facilities such as military installations, nuclear 

power plants, oil refineries, fuel tanks, pipelines, chemical plants, 

and vital bridges, line American ports, waterways, and shores. 

These and many other national assets are critical to our economic 

and national security and vital for the free and seamless movement 

of passengers and goods throughout the country. 

There are 361 public ports in the United States that handle over 

95 percent of U.S. overseas trade. The top 50 ports in the United 

States account for over 90 percent of total cargo tonnage. Twentyfive U.S. ports account for over 98 percent of all container shipments. Cruise ships visiting foreign destinations embark from at 

least 16 U.S. ports. Generally, ports are often very open and exposed and are susceptible to large-scale acts of terrorism that could 

cause catastrophic loss of life and economic disruption. Despite the 

importance of seaport security, perhaps no other mode of transportation is currently more vulnerable to future attacks than our Nation’s Marine Transportation System. 

MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT OF 2002

On November 25, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 which contains 

several provisions to protect America’s maritime community 

against the threat of terrorism without adversely affecting the flow 

of U.S. commerce through our ports. Section 102 of the MTSA created a new subtitle VI of title 46, United States Code, which establishes a comprehensive national system of maritime transportation 

security enhancements. Chapter 701 of this title contains provisions related to port security. 

The Coast Guard has been designated as the lead Federal agency 

with responsibility over maritime homeland security. The Coast 

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Guard’s homeland security missions include protection of the U.S. 

maritime domain and the U.S. Marine Transportation System and 

the denial of use and exploitation of these systems by terrorists as 

a means for attacks on U.S. territory, population, and critical infrastructure. The MTSA contains several provisions relating to the 

Coast Guard’s role in maritime homeland security. The MTSA creates a U.S. maritime security system and requires Federal agencies, ports, and vessel owners to take numerous steps to upgrade 

security. The MTSA also required the Coast Guard to conduct vulnerability assessments of U.S. ports. The MTSA further required 

the Coast Guard to develop national and regional area maritime 

transportation security plans and required seaports, waterfront terminals, and certain types of vessels to develop and submit security 

and incident response plans to the Coast Guard for approval by 

July 1, 2004. Finally, the MTSA also required the Coast Guard to 

conduct an antiterrorism assessment of certain foreign ports. 

IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. MARITIME SECURITY

Section 70117 of title 46, United States Code required the Coast 

Guard to issue an interim final rule, as soon as practicable, as a 

temporary regulation to implement the Port Security section (section 102) of the MTSA. The Coast Guard published a series of six 

temporary interim rules on July 1, 2003 and published final rules 

on October 22, 2003, which became effective on November 21, 2003. 

PORT SECURITY

On June 3, 2003, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing on the 

implementation of chapter 701 (Port Security) of title 46, as enacted in the Maritime Transportation and Security Act of 2002, 

with particular emphasis on U.S. facility and vessel vulnerability 

assessments, maritime transportation security plans, transportation security incident response, and foreign port assessment. 

Testimony was received from Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant, United States Coast Guard; Mr. William C. Ellis, Director of Security, Port of Long Beach, California; and Ms. Bethann 

Rooney, Manager, Port Security, Port Authority of New York and 

New Jersey. 

Admiral Collins testified about the development of regulations 

that would outline requirements and deadlines for vessels and facility security plans required under the Maritime Transportation 

Security Act of 2002 and about the measures that were in place 

and being developed to identify ownership of and assess risk associated with foreign-flagged ships calling on U.S. harbors. Mr. Ellis 

and Ms. Rooney testified on the role of local port authorities in enhancing port security, the effects that the proposed regulations 

would have on U.S. ports, and the availability of funding for implementing the security measures required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. 

INTERIM FINAL REGULATIONS ON PORT SECURITY

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ments mandated by chapter 701 of title 46 (Port Security), United 

States Code, as enacted in the Maritime Transportation and Security Act of 2002. These six temporary interim rules included: Implementation of National Maritime Security Initiatives, Area Maritime Security, Vessel Security, Facility Security, Outer Continental 

Shelf Facility Security, and Automatic Identification System. 

Testimony was received from Admiral Thomas H. Collins, Commandant, accompanied by RADM Larry Hereth, Director of Port 

Security, United States Coast Guard; Mr. Cornel Martin, Vice 

President, Passenger Vessel Association; Mr. Michael Crye, President, International Council of Cruise Lines; Mr. Joseph Cox, President, Chamber of Shipping of America; Mr. Rob Remar, General 

Counsel, International Longshore & Warehouse Union; Mr. Harold 

Hudgins, Manager, General Cargo/Intermodal, Alabama State Port 

Authority; Mr. Dan Smith, President and CEO, Maritel; Mr. Dennis Rochford, President, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River 

and Bay; and Fiona J. Morgan, Executive Director, National Marine Charter Association. 

The interim rules covered vessels and facilities operating on or 

adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. and were 

split into six separate parts. Following a general section that discussed general requirements and definitions, each of the sections 

focused on a specific segment of the marine industry: ports, vessels, 

facilities, and outer continental shelf facilities. Lastly, the interim 

regulations addressed the installation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS). These regulations were part of the new Subchapter H of title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), except for AIS, which amended several sections of the CFR. 

The interim regulations became effective on July 1, 2003. The 

Coast Guard accepted written comments on the regulations for 30 

days, and held a public meeting to discuss the maritime security 

interim rules and the AIS interim rules on July 23, 2003, in Washington, D.C. 

The temporary interim regulations required the designation of an 

individual who will be responsible for the vessel or facility security 

program, outlined the qualifications for security officers, and required all personnel to have training so that they are ready and 

able to implement the security plan. The regulations also required 

owners and operators to assess vulnerabilities and develop plans 

that may include passenger, vehicle and baggage screening procedures. The regulations also directed the plans to take into account 

existing and future security patrols, established restricted areas, 

personnel identification procedures, access control measures, and 

installation of surveillance equipment. 

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT, 

AND ON H.R. 3712, THE UNITED STATES SEAPORT MULTIYEAR SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT, AND H.R. 2193, THE PORT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2003

On June 9, 2004, the Subcommittee conducted an oversight hearing on the implementation of the Maritime Transportation Security 

Act of 2002. Also, the Subcommittee received testimony on H.R. 

2193, the Port Security Improvements Act of 2003, sponsored by 

Representative Ose (CA), and H.R. 3712, the United States Seaport 

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Multiyear Security Enhancement Act, sponsored by Representative 

Millender-McDonald (CA). 

The Subcommittee received testimony from Rear Admiral Larry 

Hereth, Director of Port Security, United States Coast Guard; Mr. 

Noel Cunningham, Director of Operations, Port of Los Angeles; and 

Mr. Michael Mitre, Coast Port Security Director, International 

Longshore and Warehouse Union. 

The marine areas under U.S. jurisdiction cover some 3.5 million 

square miles of ocean area and 95,000 miles of coastline. America’s 

361 salt and freshwater ports provide numerous entry points 

through which more than 95 percent by volume of the U.S. overseas trade arrives in this country. However, those seeking to endanger the security of the American people may use these same 

ports. 

Critical coastal facilities, marine and otherwise, such as military 

installations, nuclear power plants, oil refineries, fuel tanks, pipelines, chemical plants, and vital bridges, line American ports, waterways, and shores. These and many other national assets are 

critical to our economic and national security, and vital for the free 

and seamless movement of passengers and goods throughout the 

country. 

Generally, ports are often very open and exposed and are susceptible to large-scale acts of terrorism that could cause catastrophic 

loss of life and economic disruption. Despite the importance of seaport security, perhaps no other mode of transportation is currently 

more vulnerable to future attacks than our Nation’s Marine Transportation System. 

On November 25, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002. In 2003, the 

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation conducted two oversight hearings concerning port security, focusing on 

the U.S. Coast Guard’s promulgation of regulations to implement 

maritime security requirements mandated by chapter 701 of title 

46 (Port Security), United States Code, as enacted in the MTSA. 

The Coast Guard published a series of final rules that built on interim rules that had been implemented earlier in the year and required that certain sectors of the maritime industry to take significant measures to increase the security of vessels, shore-side facilities, and offshore facilities under U.S. jurisdiction. The regulations 

also required the carriage of automatic identification systems on 

board certain vessels on specified navigable waters of the United 

States. The rules went into force on July 1, 2004, in conjunction 

with the rules outlined in the International Ship and Port Facility 

Security (ISPS) Code that was adopted by the International Maritime Organization. 

The Subcommittee received testimony on the implementation of 

the final rules and the level of compliance by maritime industries 

with the regulations. Rear Admiral Hereth testified that more than 

98 percent of vessels and shoreside facilities were expected to be 

compliant with the final rules by the time the regulations went into 

force on July 1, 2004. Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Mitre testified regarding the industry’s efforts to be compliant with the rules and 

the effect that the regulations would have on normal operation 

within U.S. ports. 

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At this hearing, the Subcommittee heard testimony regarding 

H.R. 2193, the Port Security Improvement Act of 2003 and H.R. 

3712, the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement 

Act. 

H.R. 3193 was introduced by Rep. Ose (CA) on May 21, 2003, 

and would provide for the enhancement of security measures at 

ports nationwide. This bill would make available to the Secretary 

of Homeland Security a percentage of the customs duties collected 

at each port that exceed the total port security costs incurred at 

that port for a period of five fiscal years to fund port security improvements. These improvements include the administration of the 

transportation security card program (also known as the transportation worker identification credentials (TWIG) program); the inspection of cruise passengers, cargo and empty containers; and upgrades to port security infrastructure. H.R. 2193 establishes deadlines for the issuance of interim and final regulations regarding the 

transportation security card program and establishes national minimum standards for security requirements for each port and facility 

in the United States and each vessel entering a U.S. port. 

H.R. 3712 was introduced by Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald 

on January 21, 2004. This bill would authorize the Secretary of 

Homeland Security to make grants to seaports to provide funds for 

port security improvements. Additionally, the bill establishes criteria for projects that maybe funded by such awards and would require that funds from federal grants not exceed 75 percent of the 

total costs of any project except under certain circumstances. H.R. 

3712 provides for the issuance of a letter of intent by the Secretary 

of Homeland Security committing to obligate funds from future 

budget authority to a seaport. This provision would allow ports to 

move ahead with security improvements with the expectation that 

funds will be provided in the future to meet part of the costs incurred by any such projects. The bill also authorizes appropriations 

in the amount of $800 million for each of fiscal years 2005 through 

2009 to carry out the grant program and remain available to the 

Secretary until expended. 

9/11 COMMISSION REPORT AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

On August 25, 2004, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing on 

the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United 

States (9/11 Commission) report and maritime transportation security. 

The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. John Lehman, 

Commissioner, National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the 

United States; Ms. Jamie Gorelick, Commissioner, National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States; Rear Admiral Larry Hereth, Director of Port Security, and was accompanied 

by Mr. James F. Sloan, Assistant Commandant for Intelligence, 

United States Coast Guard; and Dr. Stephen E. Flynn, Jeane J. 

Kirkpartick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies, Council on 

Foreign Relations. 

On July 22, 2004, the 9/11 Commission released its final report. 

The report reviews in detail the events that occurred September 

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able for the generation and operation of fundamental Islamist terrorist organizations, such as Al Qaeda, that aim to attack Americans and American interests both at home and abroad. The 9/11 

Commission’s report makes a number of recommendations that 

would modify Federal activities to further safeguard homeland security. 

The Subcommittee received testimony on the security of the nation’s transportation system, specifically on issues related to the 

maritime transportation industry. The Subcommittee also received 

testimony from the Coast Guard and the U.S. Customs and Border 

Protection regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to enhance port and cargo security. 

MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS

On October 6, 2004, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing to investigate Federal activities related to improving Maritime Domain 

Awareness. 

The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Jeffrey P. High, 

Director of Maritime Domain Awareness, United States Coast 

Guard; Rear Admiral Samuel P. DeBow, Director, NOAA Marine 

and Aviation Operations, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and Mr. Robert A. Jacksta, Executive Director, Border Security and Facilitation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 

Department of Homeland Security. 

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) has been defined as the effective knowledge of all activities associated with the global maritime environment that could impact the security, safety, economy, 

or environment of the United States. 

Numerous Federal and State government agencies are responsible for carrying out activities that contribute to overall maritime 

domain awareness. MDA requires information ranging from the detailed mapping of the coastal ocean floor to strategies that identify 

the multitude of vessels that operate along the more than 95,000 

miles of shoreline and in the 25,000 miles of navigable waterways 

and 3.4 million square miles of open water that comprise the U.S. 

economic exclusion zone. MDA represents an important tool that 

can be employed to further protect the safety and security of the 

United States and the continued operation of the maritime transportation industry in U.S. waters. 

In an effort to recognize and reduce vulnerabilities of U.S. ports 

and waterways following the attacks of September 11th, the United 

States Coast Guard has spearheaded an interagency approach for 

establishing MDA. The core of MDA efforts revolve around the development and use of accurate information, intelligence, and knowledge of vessels, cargo, crews, and passengers, and extend this well 

beyond traditional maritime boundaries. MDA is designed to provide a layered defense through collaborative efforts with international partners to identify and counter security risks long before 

they reach a U.S. port. 

The Coast Guard is currently leading efforts to develop a comprehensive national MDA plan and system architecture. The 9/11 

Commission’s Report recommends that the government identify 

and evaluate transportation assets needing protection, set riskbased priorities for defending them, select the most practical and 

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cost-effective ways of doing so, and then develop a plan, budget, 

and funding to implement the efforts. The Coast Guard contends 

that a comprehensive MDA plan will address this need in a maritime environment. 

The Coast Guard’s Intelligence Coordination Center, which is collocated with the Office on Naval Intelligence at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, Maryland, has recently established a program called COASTWATCH to monitor the entry of 

vessels into U.S. waters. Through this process, notices of arrival reports (containing crew, passenger, cargo, and shipping line information) from the National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) are 

analyzed using law enforcement and intelligence information. Vessels of interest are identified so the Coast Guard and other agencies can appropriately respond prior to the vessel reaching port. 

Additionally, the Coast Guard is establishing a network for receiving and distributing Automatic Identification System (AIS) reports 

(vessel position, course, speed, etc.) from ships using existing Vessel Traffic Services monitoring systems located in ten of the Nation’s largest ports. This initiative is planned to expand to other 

strategically significant U.S. seaports and ultimately will cover the 

entire coastline including all of America’s 361 ports. 

The Coast Guard is developing technologies and systems to track 

vessels within and bound for U.S. waters from overseas locations, 

as required by both the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 

2002 (MTSA) and the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation 

Act of 2004. The Coast Guard is currently working with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop functional and 

technical requirements for long range tracking out to 2000 nautical 

miles. The United States is currently developing an amendment to 

the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) for 

this initiative that will be submitted to the IMO for consideration. 

In addition to efforts to safeguard homeland security through the 

identification and tracking of vessels on the high seas, the Coast 

Guard has initiated vulnerability assessments in a number of strategic ports located throughout the United States. Of the 361 domestic ports located in the U.S., 55 have been deemed as militarily or 

economically critical (15 percent). The Coast Guard has completed 

Port Threat Assessments (PTAs) at 14 of these 55 critical ports, 

with 5 more scheduled for completion by the end of fiscal year 

2004. The remaining 36 PTAs are planned for completion by early 

fiscal year 2006. 

The Coast Guard is also working in partnership with the Chief 

of Naval Operations (CNO) to develop prototype joint harbor operations centers in select Navy homeports. These centers will be responsible for coordinating Coast Guard and Navy efforts to improve 

the Service’s capabilities to provide and safeguard port security and 

force protection. Joint operations centers are currently in place in 

San Diego, California and Hampton Roads, Virginia. 

As directed by MTSA, the Coast Guard established an International Port Security Program (IPSP). This program combines the 

knowledge and experience of CBP, TSA, and other Federal agencies 

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eign ports in July to measure the extent of these countries’ compliance with the ISPS Code. 

The Coast Guard has established Maritime Intelligence Fusion 

Centers on the east and west coasts to provide tactical, actionable 

intelligence to Coast Guard District commanders and units. In addition, the Coast Guard established subordinate Field Intelligence 

Support Teams (FISTs) in key ports. These teams are actively engaged in intelligence gathering and initial analysis in coordination 

with Federal, State, and local law enforcement and intelligence 

agencies. 

In addition to the above initiatives, the Coast Guard continues 

to develop additional technologies and sources through its research, 

development, test and evaluation program to improve the collection, analysis and dissemination of information in order to expand 

MDA and provide the maximum possible coverage. 

Numerous Federal agencies, in addition to the Coast Guard, 

carry out operations that enhance overall Maritime Domain Awareness. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as coordinated 

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has initiated a number of programs designed to safeguard the maritime transportation 

industry by improving the security of maritime cargo containers. 

In 2002, CBP established Operation Safe Commerce at the Ports 

of New York/New Jersey, the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, and 

the Ports of Seattle/Tacoma. Operation Safe Commerce is a publicprivate partnership between the Federal government, business interests and the maritime industries that provides grant monies to 

test and implement technologies and practices that track and trace 

maritime cargo containers, use non-intrusive detection to investigate cargo contents, and use improved seals to maintain the 

structural integrity of containers once loaded at their port of departure. $58 million have been appropriated to the Transportation Security Administration to support programs under Operation Safe 

Commerce and more than $55 million of that amount has been 

awarded in the form of grants and cooperative agreements. 

CBP has also established the Container Security Initiative which 

aims to extend the zone of security outward by pre-screening maritime cargo containers at foreign ports before they are loaded on 

vessels bound for U.S. ports. Teams of CBP officials have been deployed to 25 major seaports worldwide including those ports that 

have been identified to ship more than two-thirds of their total volume of maritime containers to the United States. These officials 

are involved in targeting containers that may pose a threat to U.S. 

security and screen these and other containers using non-intrusive 

technologies. 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible for making the basic geophysical observations, including hydrographic mapping, and tide and current measurements that are 

required for effective maritime domain awareness. The agency also 

has a fleet of ships and planes operating continuously in the EEZ 

that provide additional assistance and data when needed. NOAA 

sits on the interagency maritime domain awareness council, and it 

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toration provides scientific expertise in the event of maritime spills. 

The office works to predict and minimize effects of such incidents. 

OTHER OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS

COAST GUARD’S MOVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

On April 1, 2003, the Subcommittee conducted an oversight hearing on the Coast Guard’s move to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Subcommittee examined the Coast Guard’s ongoing transition to DHS as well as its homeland and non-homeland 

security missions. 

The Subcommittee heard testimony from Admiral Thomas H. 

Collins, Commandant, United States Coast Guard; and Ms. 

JayEtta Hecker, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, General 

Accounting Office. 

On November 25, 2002, the President signed into law the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107–296, which creates the 

new Department of Homeland Security. Under this legislation, the 

U.S. Coast Guard was transferred from the Department of Transportation to the new Department on March 1, 2003. Section 888 of 

the Homeland Security Act specifically requires that the Coast 

Guard be maintained as a distinct agency with the Commandant 

reporting directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Functions, authorities, and capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform 

its missions shall be maintained intact and without significant reductions. 

The Coast Guard has integrated its new responsibilities as the 

lead Federal agency for protecting maritime security with the Service’s many traditional services for our Nation that have been 

grouped into five fundamental roles: maritime safety, maritime security, protection of natural resources, maritime mobility, and national defense. Since September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard has 

placed increasing emphasis on the Service’s homeland security efforts. These enhanced security efforts have had varying effects on 

levels of effort among all of its missions. Security-related missions 

such as ports, waterways, and coastal security and migrant interdiction have seen dramatic increases from pre-September 11, 2001 

levels. Resources and man-hours devoted to missions such as 

search and rescue and aids to navigation have remained consistent 

with pre-September 11, 2001 levels. However, the levels of effort 

for other missions such as drug interdiction and fisheries law enforcement are well below pre-September 11, 2001 levels. 

The Coast Guard’s budget request for FY 2004 did not contain 

direct proposals that would substantially increase the levels of effort among missions that have been in decline, specifically drug 

interdiction and fisheries law enforcement. The budget request included three new initiatives: one for search and rescue and two related to homeland security. Additionally, due to continued underfunding, the Coast Guard faces significant delays and cost increases for the Service’s $17 billion Integrated Deepwater Systems 

project. The project has already experienced delays in delivery of 

key assets and could face additional delays if future funding falls 

behind what the Coast Guard has planned. These delays could 

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hinder the Coast Guard’s ability to carry out its security and nonsecurity missions. 

INTERPRETATIONS OF EXISTING OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. FLAG DREDGES

On April 30, 2003, the Subcommittee held a joint oversight hearing with the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment 

and received testimony on interpretations of existing ownership 

and control requirements for U.S. flag dredges. 

The Subcommittee heard testimony from Mr. Barry W. Holliday, 

Chief, Navigation and Operations Branch of the U.S. Army Corps 

of Engineers; Mr. Larry Burton, Director, International Trade Compliance Division, Office of Regulations and Rulings, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; Mr. James W. Bean, Chairman and 

CEO, C.F. Bean LLC; Mr. Richard S. Weeks, President, Dredging 

Contractors of America; RADM Richard M. Larrabee (Ret.), Director, Port Commerce Department, American Association of Port Authorities; and Mr. J.M. Cashman, CEO, Jay Cashman, Inc. 

The Act of May 28, 1906 (46 App. U.S.C. 292), informally referred to as the Dredging Act, establishes U.S.-construction or -documentation, -ownership and -control requirements for dredges engaged in dredging activities in U.S. navigable waters. 

The Dredging Act was amended in 1992 by the inclusion of a provision that applies citizenship requirements not only to dredge 

ownership, but also to any entity that charters a dredge engaged 

in dredging U.S. navigable waters. The 1992 amendment also included an exemption that waives citizenship requirements for a 

U.S.-built and flagged hopper dredge, the STUYVESANT, and any 

other U.S.-flagged hopper dredge chartered to the entity that 

owned the STUYVESANT, the Stuyvesant Dredging Company, or 

an entity in which Stuyvesant Dredging Company had an ownership interest. The amendment also exempted from citizenship requirements any U.S.-flagged non-hopper dredge chartered to 

Stuyvesant Dredging Company or to an entity in which Stuyvesant 

has an ownership interest that is necessary to fulfill dredging obligations under a specific contract or as a temporary replacement for 

a disabled vessel. The exemption is set to expire in December 2022 

or the date that the STUYVESANT loses its U.S-flag status, whichever is earliest. 

In February 1998, and on two subsequent occasions, the U.S. 

Customs Service (now U.S. Customs and Border Protection) ruled 

that the chartered dredge exemptions in the 1992 amendment 

allow the Stuyvesant Dredging Company to use U.S.-flag dredges 

chartered to the company, or a company in which it has an ownership interest, for use in projects that do not involve the 

STUYVESANT. 

In October 2003, the U.S. Court of Claims overturned the Customs’ interpretation in the case of Norfolk Dredging Company Inc. 

vs. the United States and Bean Stuyvesant LLC. On July 7, 2004, 

the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned the lower court’s decision and 

affirmed the interpretation of the U.S. Customs Service. 

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eign citizens of dredges documented in the United States. The 

study was completed and submitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 

COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003

On May 22, 2003, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing to examine the Administration’s proposed legislative package for calendar year 2003. Many of the provisions in the Administration proposal were incorporated into H.R. 2443, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2003. Testimony was received from Admiral Thomas 

H. Collins, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. 

The Administration proposal included authorization levels for 

funding to support the activities of the Coast Guard and for levels 

of military strength and training in fiscal year 2004. The Administration proposal also would grant members of the Coast Guard certain law enforcement authorities, including the authority to carry 

firearms, to seize property, and to make warrantless arrests. The 

Administration also proposed measures designed to improve management of Coast Guard personnel, finances, and housing. 

The proposal also included numerous provisions related to improving navigation safety, Coast Guard oversight of vessel operations in U.S. waters, and use of funds from the Oil Spill Liability 

Trust Fund. 

Admiral Collins gave testimony on the Coast Guard’s fiscal year 

2004 budget, the first budget proposed by the Coast Guard following its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security. The 

Commandant answered several questions addressed to him by 

Members of the Subcommittee regarding the review and implementation of proposed port security measures, resources necessary to 

carry out the Service’s increasing homeland security missions, and 

the many provisions of the Administration’s legislative proposal. 

Many of the provisions included in the Administration proposal became the basis for provisions that were included in legislation that 

was enacted as part of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 in August 2004. 

STATEN ISLAND FERRY ACCIDENT

On November 4, 2003, the Subcommittee conducted a field oversight hearing in Staten Island, New York, on the Staten Island 

Ferry accident that occurred on October 15, 2003, and focused on 

the status and preliminary findings of the accident investigation. 

Testimony was received from the Honorable Ellen G. Engleman, 

Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board; Captain Craig E. 

Bone, USCG Activities New York, United States Coast Guard; The 

Honorable Iris Weinshall, Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation; and Mr. Robert Carroll, Passenger, ANDREW J. BARBERI. 

On Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at 3:20 p.m., the Staten Island 

Ferry, ANDREW J. BARBERI, carrying approximately 1,500 people, struck a concrete maintenance pier several hundred yards 

away from its St. George terminal dock on Staten Island. The accident resulted in the deaths of 10 passengers and injuries to at least 

70 others aboard the vessel. At its maximum capacity, the 300 foot, 

3,335 gross ton ferry can hold 6,000 passengers. 

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The Staten Island Ferry system provides 20 million people 

(70,000 passengers a day) with ferry service between St. George, 

Staten Island, and Whitehall Street in Manhattan, a five mile, 25 

minute voyage each way. The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode 

of transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. The New 

York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) operates and 

maintains the eight vessel fleet as well as the St. George Ferry 

Terminal in Staten Island, Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Manhattan, the City Island and Hart Island Facilities, the Battery Maritime Building, and all floating dock building equipment. Since 1993, Congress has provided approximately $50 million in 

federal funds for the Staten Island Ferry system. On July 4, 1997, 

the fare for foot passengers on the Staten Island ferry was eliminated. 

Several federal government agencies including the NTSB, Coast 

Guard, and Department of Justice are currently investigating the 

accident. Additionally, the NYC DOT has initiated a separate investigation. In accordance with joint NTSB and Coast Guard regulations on the investigation of marine casualties, contained in 46 

CFR 4.40, and the September 12, 2002 Memorandum of Understanding between the NTSB and the Coast Guard, the NTSB is 

leading the accident investigation due to the actual loss of 10 lives, 

the threatened high loss of life to other passengers and crew 

aboard the vessel, and the threat to the port facility. 

The Coast Guard is participating in the accident investigation 

under the lead of the NTSB. The NTSB plans to release the public 

docket regarding the ferry accident and continues to work on the 

final report without a deadline or schedule for its eventual release. 

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT: NEW INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND

NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES ACT REAUTHORIZATION

On March 25, 2004, the Subcommittee held a joint oversight 

hearing with the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment on international ballast water management standards that 

were agreed to by the International Maritime Organization in early 

2004 and on reauthorization of the ballast water management provisions of the National Invasive Species Act. 

Testimony was received from Rear Admiral Thomas H. Gilmour, 

Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection, United States Coast Guard, and was accompanied by Lieutenant Commander Kathleen Moore, Chief, Environmental Standards Division, and Aquatic Nuisance Species Program 

Manager; Mr. Joseph J. Cox, President, Chamber of Shipping of 

America, representing the Shipping Industry Ballast Water Coalition; Mr. James H.I. Weakley, President, Lake Carriers’ Association; Dr. Roger L. Mann, Acting Director for Research and Advisory 

Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science; Ms. Catherine L. Hazelwood, Clean Oceans Program Manager, The Ocean Conservancy; 

Mr. David A. Ullrich, Executive Director, Great Lakes Cities Initiative; and Ms. Allegra Cangelosi, Senior Policy Analyst, Northeast/ 

Midwest Institute. 

On February 13, 2004, the International Maritime Organization 

(IMO) agreed to the International Convention for the Control and 

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tion and its supporting Annex (the Convention), as of November 

2004 had not been ratified by any of IMO’s member nations. If the 

Convention is ratified by a sufficient number of nations and enters 

into force this would represent the first effort to use international 

law to minimize the spread of non-indigenous, aquatic organisms 

by requiring ballast water management. This Convention also 

would establish the first performance standards applicable to ballast water treatment. A delegation of U.S. officials, led by the Coast 

Guard, participated in the IMO’s development of the Convention. 

Under the Convention, all new and existing vessels with ballast 

tanks will be required to implement ballast water management 

procedures and meet specific standards when on voyages entering 

a nation’s waters from beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone (200 

miles). The Convention specifies both an interim ballast water exchange standard and ballast water treatment performance standards. The IMO Convention developed a timeline by which new and 

existing vessels will be required to meet the standards. In general, 

new vessels (defined in the Convention as constructed in or after 

2009) will be required, upon entry into service, to meet the performance standards. Existing vessels (defined in the Convention as 

constructed before 2009) are given a phase-in period (until either 

2014 or 2016, depending on the size of the vessel) before they must 

meet the performance standards. During the phase-in period, existing vessels are to conduct ballast water exchange. 

Currently there are no technologies that have been demonstrated 

aboard vessels that would meet the standards established by the 

Convention. The Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, however, have been involved in testing 

of scaled-down treatment technologies. To ensure that proven technologies are available, the Convention provides that the IMO must 

review the performance standards no later than 3 years before the 

earliest effective date of the standards, for achievability, efficacy, 

safety, and cost-effectiveness. Vessels participating in a program 

approved by the IMO to test and evaluate promising ballast water 

treatment technologies will be given a 5 year grace period before 

having to comply with applicable standards. 

The Convention’s ballast water management regulations would 

apply to both port nations and flag nations, under whose authority 

a vessel operates, that ratify the Convention. As a result, whether 

or not the U.S. ratifies the Convention, U.S.-flagged vessels 

equipped with ballast water tanks that call on ports in nations that 

have ratified it will likely be subject to the requirements of the 

Convention after it enters into force. In addition, if Canada or the 

U.S. ratifies the Convention and it enters into force, vessels that 

ply trade in the Great Lakes and between Alaska and the continental United States also would be subject to the IMO regulations, 

as these vessels move between U.S. and Canadian waters en route 

to their destinations. Otherwise, U.S. coastwise trade would be unaffected by the IMO Convention. 

The Convention will enter into force 12 months after the date on 

which at least 30 nations, representing more than 35 percent of 

world merchant shipping tonnage, ratify it. 

The United States has repeatedly taken action to minimize the 

introduction of aquatic nuisance species via ballast water since 

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populations of zebra mussels were discovered in the Great Lakes 

in the 1980’s. In 1990, Congress responded to this problem by enacting the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (Title I of P.L. 101–646; the ‘‘1990 Act’’). The 1990 

Act established a program for preventing, researching, monitoring, 

and controlling infestations of nonindigenous aquatic species and 

required all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks entering the 

Great Lakes to undergo ballast water exchange. 

In 1996, Congress amended the 1990 Act to address the potential 

introduction of aquatic nuisance species through ballast water in 

other U.S. waters. This law, the National Invasive Species Act of 

1996 (P.L. 104–332; ‘‘NISA’’), required the Coast Guard to issue 

voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction and spread of nonindigenous species in all U.S. waters by vessels equipped with ballast water tanks that enter U.S. waters from beyond the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (200 miles), and to make those voluntary 

guidelines mandatory if the Coast Guard found lack of compliance 

or could not verify vessel compliance with the voluntary guidelines. 

In June 2002, the Coast Guard determined that there was a significant lack of compliance and implemented on September 27, 

2004 final rules that require all vessels equipped with ballast tanks 

and bound for U.S. ports to exchange their ballast water before entering U.S. waters. 

Under NISA, the Coast Guard may approve alternative ballast 

water management technologies that are at least as effective as 

ballast water exchange in preventing invasions. The Coast Guard 

has not been able to implement this authority because it has not 

been able to establish a baseline of effectiveness for ballast water 

exchange. To begin evaluation and approval of experimental ballast 

water treatment technologies, the Coast Guard, in January 2004, 

initiated the Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP), a 

voluntary experimental technology approval program to encourage 

research and development of treatment systems. To date, no alternatives to ballast water exchange have been approved under the 

STEP program. 

Rear Admiral Thomas Glimour and Lieutenant Commander 

Kathleen Moore gave testimony on the Coast Guard’s efforts to develop final rules mandating ballast water exchange for vessels entering the U.S. Economic Exclusion Zone as well as preliminary actions to develop ballast water treatment systems under the new 

STEP program. Representatives from the shipping industries in the 

Great Lakes and in other U.S. waters testified as to the effects of 

regulations regarding ballast water management on the movement 

of maritime commerce. The Subcommittees also received testimony 

from witnesses regarding the effects that any regulations that 

would require ballast water management would have on the marine and estuarine environments. 

INTEGRATED DEEPWATER SYSTEM

On April 28, 2004, the Subcommittee conducted a hearing to 

oversee the Integrated Deepwater System acquisition project 

(known as Deepwater), a multi-year program to modernize and replace the aging ships and aircraft of the United States Coast 

Guard, and to improve command and control and logistic systems. 

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Testimony was received by Vice Admiral Thomas J. Barrett, Vice 

Commandant, United States Coast Guard; Dr. Philip A. Dur, President, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems; and Mr. Fred P. Moosally, 

President, Lockheed Maritime System and Sensors. 

The Coast Guard’s Integrated Deepwater System (Deepwater) is 

intended to replace or modernize more than 90 ships and 200 aircraft used in the Coast Guard’s deepwater missions, which generally occur more than 50 miles offshore. Coast Guard activities in 

this zone typically require extended on-scene presence, long transits to operating areas, and forward deployment of forces. The 

Coast Guard has identified fourteen missions in this zone, including alien migrant interdiction operations, drug interdiction, and 

fisheries law enforcement. As the lead federal agency responsible 

for maritime homeland security, it is critical that the Coast Guard 

be able to identify and intercept targets of interest as far from U.S. 

shores as possible. 

The Coast Guard began planning for replacing assets in 1996 because deepwater-capable assets are nearing the end of their service 

lives, are technologically limited for performing deepwater missions 

effectively, and are expensive to operate because of relatively high 

crew requirements. Instead of proposing a traditional one-for-one 

asset-replacement program, the Coast Guard hired three industry 

teams to develop competing proposals for a single, integrated package of ships, aircraft, and associated systems that will optimize 

performance of deepwater missions while minimizing life-cycle 

costs. 

On June 25, 2002, the Department of Transportation announced 

the award of a $17 billion contract for Deepwater. The contract was 

valued at $11 billion for a fleet of new ships and aircraft, plus improved command and control systems, to elevate the Coast Guard’s 

capability to perform their varied core safety missions and homeland security missions. In addition, the contract included another 

$6 billion for operating and maintaining this new system of assets. 

The contract was awarded to Integrated Coast Guard Systems 

(ICGS), a joint venture established by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Although delivery of Deepwater assets is expected 

within 20 years, the ICGS contract may extend up to 30 years to 

allow the contractor to continue implementing the program. The 

contract has a five-year base period with five additional five-year 

options. In fiscal year 2005, $724 million was appropriated for the 

Deepwater program. This funding level was more than the Administration request of $678 million, but far less than the level authorized by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, $1.1 

billion. 

The Coast Guard’s Deepwater build-out plan was based on a 20- 

year projected funding stream of $500 million (in 1998 dollars) per 

year going to the prime contractor beginning in fiscal year 2003. In 

addition to the annual $500 million acquisition cost there is approximately $25 million (in 1998 dollars) in government program 

fees required to administer a project of this magnitude on an annual recurring basis. The President’s Budget requests have not adjusted to this indexed funding stream resulting in the project operating below planned funding levels since its inception. 

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The hearing explored several key issues affecting the Deepwater 

program. The program is facing serious challenges remaining both 

on schedule and on budget. The Coast Guard has experienced increasing maritime homeland security operational requirements, as 

well as maintenance and repair costs associated with rapidly deteriorating legacy assets. Declining operational capabilities of the assets responsible for protecting our maritime borders and carrying 

out other Coast Guard deepwater missions may dictate a need to 

bring Deepwater assets on line sooner than currently planned. 

THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AMENDMENTS OF 2004 

H.R. 4251 

The Subcommittee met on May 6, 2004 to consider changes to 

the legislative statutes that authorize activities of the United 

States Coast Guard and to review H.R. 4251, the Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2004. 

Testimony was received from Rear Admiral John E. Crowley, 

Judge Advocate General, United States Coast Guard. 

This bill was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure 

Committee Chairman Don Young on April 30, 2004 and is co-sponsored by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 

Chairman, Frank A. LoBiondo, and Full and Subcommittee Ranking Democratic Members James L. Oberstar and Bob Filner. This 

bill made a number of changes to existing statutes and was based 

on the Coast Guard’s FY 2005 Legislative Proposal. Many of the 

bill’s provisions were enacted in August 2004 as part of the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–293). 

An explanation of the bill follows: 

Sec. 101 increased the funding level available to be used for 

Coast Guard contingent expenses to an amount of $50,000 per fiscal year. These funds are used by the Service for representational 

and reception purposes. The previously authorized level of $7,500 

had not been increased since being established in 1949. This provision was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation 

Act of 2004. 

Sec. 102 clarified language that outlines the maximum term of 

service in active status for reserve rear admirals of the Coast 

Guard to ensure that reserve officers may serve a full four-year 

term at that position. This provision was included in the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 103 increased the funding level available to be used for 

Coast Guard confidential investigative expenses to an amount of 

$45,000 per fiscal year. The previously authorized level of $15,000 

had not been increased since being established in 1974. This provision was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation 

Act of 2004. 

Sec. 104 reauthorized seven advisory groups established under 

the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and 

extends the date of termination five years to September 30, 2010. 

This section also added a member to represent recreational boating 

interests to the Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory 

Committee. This provision was included in the Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

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Sec. 105 restricted the Coast Guard’s ability to procure Response 

Boat-Medium vessels unless those vessels are equipped with engines manufactured in the United States or composed substantially 

of components produced and manufactured in the United States. 

This section also established circumstances under which the Coast 

Guard may be excepted from these restrictions. 

Sec. 201 expressly authorized members of the Coast Guard to 

carry firearms and while at shoreside facilities make warrantless 

arrests and seize property as provided by law. This section also authorized State and local officers to arrest persons suspected of violating federal security zone regulations provided that States have 

already authorized those officers to enforce federal port security 

measures. A similar provision was included in the Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 202 established in rem liability for any vessel used to violate 

regulations issued under the authorization of the Maritime Transportation Security Act in order to recover financial penalties assessed following such violations. Section 202 also authorized the 

Captain of the Port to withhold clearance of any vessel if the owner 

or operators are suspected to be subject to a financial penalty resulting from violations of port security violations. This section also 

allowed clearance to be granted upon the filing of a surety bond. 

A similar provision was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime 

Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 203 authorized the President to delegate authority to the 

Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating 

to issue rules and regulations under the authority of 50 U.S.C. 191. 

50 U.S.C. 191 allows for the emergency regulation of vessels in 

time of national emergency. This provision was included in the 

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 204 eliminated the requirement that the Coast Guard notify 

in writing ship owners and operators of deficiencies discovered during inspections and examinations and instruct the appropriate person on the method that should be used to correct those deficiencies. 

The new language would have required prompt corrections of any 

deficiency upon discovery. 

Sec. 205 required Federal agencies to submit results of positive 

drug tests and verified test violations from civilian and certain uniformed personnel employed aboard Federally-operated vessels to 

the Coast Guard. A similar provision was included in the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 206 clarified that the Coast Guard has the authority to appeal final orders issued by the National Transportation Safety 

Board (NTSB) regarding maritime cases. A similar provision was 

included in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 

2004. 

Sec. 207 identified towing vessels as a vessel class required to be 

regularly inspected by the Coast Guard and authorized the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to 

establish a safety management system appropriate for towing vessels. This provision was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime 

Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 208 authorized the Coast Guard to restore certificates of documentation with appropriate endorsements for coastwise trade to 

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ten U.S.-built and operated barges owned by the Westlake Chemical Corporation of Houston, Texas. This provision was included in 

the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 209 conveyed a decommissioned Coast Guard 44-foot Motor 

Life Boat to the City of Luddington, Michigan and a 180-foot, Balsam Class Coast Guard Vessel to the CAS Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation in the State of Indiana, upon decommission of 

such a vessel. A provision to convey the 44=foot Motor Life Boat 

to the City of Luddington, Michigan was included in the Coast 

Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 210 authorized the Coast Guard to settle claims assessed for 

actions completed under the authority of the Oil Pollution Act of 

1990 (OPA) that total less than $500,000. This section gave the 

Coast Guard the authority to settle at the same level as the Environmental Protection Agency, the other agency responsible for oil 

mitigation and recovery activities under OPA. A similar provision 

was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act 

of 2004. 

Sec. 211 required that vessels subject to inspection by the Coast 

Guard have an adequate supply of potable water for drinking and 

washing. A similar provision was included in the Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. 

Sec. 212 extended the authority to dispose of non-hazardous, 

non-toxic dry bulk residues while transiting on waters of the Great 

Lakes for a period of two years or the date that regulations are promulgated by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast 

Guard is operating regarding the disposal of dry bulk cargo residue, whichever should occur earlier. This section also granted the 

Secretary the authority to promulgate permanent regulations governing the discharge of dry bulk cargo residue. A similar provision 

was included in the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act 

of 2004. 

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SUMMARY OF OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME 

SUBCOMMITTEE 

The Committee oversight plan included oversight of the Coast 

Guard’s implementation of security measures required under the 

Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004 (P.L. 107–295), the 

Coast Guard’s transfer to the new Department of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard’s multi-year asset recapitalization program, 

the Integrated Deepwater System, and the Coast Guard’s modernization of the national distress and response system, Rescue 21. 

The plan also called for oversight over the Coast Guard’s drug 

interdiction activities in U.S. water and on the high seas and Coast 

Guard activities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (P.L. 101–380). 

The plan also included continued review and monitoring over measures to prevent or minimize introductions of aquatic invasive species via ships’ ballast waters and measures to enhance recreational 

boating safety in U.S. waters. 

The Subcommittee held several hearings on the Coast Guard’s 

development and implementation of regulations to enhance the security of U.S. ports and vessels that call on those ports. On June 

3, 2003 and July 22, 2003 the Subcommittee held hearings to investigate and review the interim final rules that were established 

by the Coast Guard on July 1, 2003. These regulations covered vessels and facilities operating on or adjacent to waters subject to the 

jurisdiction of the United States. On June 9, 2004 the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Coast Guard’s development of 

final regulations that went into force on July 1, 2004 in conjunction 

with international maritime transportation security regulations 

under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) 

Code. The Subcommittee also held hearings related to port and 

maritime security that investigated Federal activities to increase 

Maritime Domain Awareness and the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations for enhancing maritime transportation security. 

On April 28, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing to investigate the progress that had been made under the Integrated Deepwater System program (Deepwater). The Subcommittee also held 

hearings to consider the benefits of accelerating the scheduled completion of the Deepwater program to 2016 (5 years earlier from the 

original completion date of 2021). Subcommittee members expressed their concerns over the Coast Guard’s failure to provide a 

program update reflecting post-September 11th requirements and 

changes to the platforms that will be procured under the program. 

Subcommittee members were also concerned by a General Accountability Office report that raised concerns over the rapid and widespread degradation of Coast Guard legacy assets. 

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On March 25, 2004, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing with 

the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to examine existing regulations that require ballast water exchange and 

the International Convention for the Control and Management of 

Ships’ Ballast Water & Sediments that was agreed to by the International Maritime Organization. Subcommittee members inquired 

about the Coast Guard’s Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP) to develop and demonstrate ballast water treatment 

technologies aboard vessels and heard testimony from the Coast 

Guard, the shipping industry, and environmental advocates on the 

effect of existing ballast water regulations and the possible need for 

future legislation. 

ADDITIONAL OVERSIGHT

On April 30, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the Coast 

Guard’s interpretations of existing ownership and control requirements for U.S.-flag dredges. 

On November 4, 2003, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 

Staten Island, New York to investigate the events of the Staten Island Ferry accident of October 15, 2003. 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

During the 108th Congress, Republican Steven C. LaTourette of 

Ohio served as Chairman of the Subcommittee and Eleanor Homes 

Norton of the District of Columbia served as the Ranking Democratic Member. The Subcommittee held a number of hearings to 

conduct oversight and prepare legislation. A brief list of the topics 

covered by the Subcommittee during the 108th Congress includes: 

reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, reauthorization of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 

Arts, authorization of the General Services Administration’s Fiscal 

Year 2005 Capital Investment and Leasing Program, numerous 

bills for building designations, resolutions authorizing the use of 

the Capitol grounds, hearings, resolutions, and legislation resulting 

from the September 11th attacks. 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

TED WEISS FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 145 

(Public Law 108–14) 

This law designates the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted Weiss Federal Building’’. Ted Weiss was born in Gava, Hungary, on September 17, 

1927. The Weiss family took passage on one of the last passenger 

ships to leave Hamburg, Germany, prior to the outbreak of World 

War II. Congressman Weiss graduated from Hoffman High School 

in South Amboy, New Jersey in 1946, and joined the United States 

Army. After serving in the Army for one year, he enrolled at Syracuse University, where he earned both his bachelor and law degrees, graduating in 1952. Congressman Weiss began his career in 

public service in 1955, as an Assistant District Attorney for New 

York City. In 1959, he entered the private practice of law, but returned to the political arena, being elected to the New York City 

Council in 1962. In 1976, Congressman Weiss was elected to the 

United States House of Representatives. While in the House of 

Representatives, he received numerous awards and recognition for 

his legislative efforts, including the Consumer Federation of America’s Public Service Award and the NAACP’s National Legislative 

Award. Congressman Weiss passed away on September 4, 1992. 

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BIRCH BAYH FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES 

COURTHOUSE 

S. 763 

(Public Law 108–35) 

This law designates the Federal Building and United States 

Courthouse located at 46 East Ohio Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, 

as the ‘‘Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. Born in Terra Haute, Indiana, on January 22, 1928, Senator Bayh served in the United States Army from 1946–1948. Upon 

his return, Senator Bayh graduated from Purdue University School 

of Agriculture at Lafayette, Indiana in 1951, and attended Indiana 

State University at Terre Haute from 1952–1953. In 1960, he graduated from Indiana University School of Law and was admitted to 

the Indiana bar in 1961. In 1954, he was elected to the State 

House of Representatives, serving as Minority Leader in 1957 and 

1961 and as Speaker in 1959. In 1962, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, and served from January 3, 1963, 

to January 3, 1981. During his tenure he authored the 25th and 

26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. 

CARL T. CURTIS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MIDWEST 

REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 

S. 703 

(Public Law 108–37) 

This law designates a building under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the ‘‘Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building’’. The facility to be named will be occupied under a 20-year lease, the owner having given permission 

for the naming. Carl T. Curtis was born near Minden, Nebraska, 

in 1905. Upon graduating from the public schools of Minden, Curtis 

attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

Upon his graduation, he taught in the Minden public schools before 

becoming a lawyer in 1930. Curtis was in private practice until 

1939, when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the first of eight successive terms, and then to the 

United States Senate for four terms until 1979. He was Chairman 

of the Republican Conference from 1975–1979. After leaving the 

Senate, he practiced law in Lincoln until his death in 2000. 

JAMES L. WATSON UNITED STATES COURT OF 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE BUILDING 

H.R. 1018 

(Public Law 108–70) 

This law designates the building at 1 Federal Plaza in New York 

City, New York, as the ‘‘James L. Watson United States Court of 

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lem, New York. He served with the Buffalo Soldiers of the 371st 

Infantry Regiment, 92nd Division in World War II. He was wounded in Italy and returned to the United States decorated with a Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge. He graduated from New 

York University in 1947 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1951. 

Judge Watson was elected to the New York State Senate in 1954. 

In 1963, Judge Watson was elected to the New York City Civil 

Court. President Lyndon Johnson appointed Judge Watson to what 

was then known as the United States Customs Court and now 

known as the United States Court of International Trade in 1966. 

The nine members of the United States Customs Court could be assigned to sit in any Federal District Court in the nation. Judge 

Watson took senior status in 1991 and passed away in 2001. 

SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES AUTHORIZATION ACT 

H.R. 2195 

(Public Law 108–72) 

This law authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip additional special use 

storage and laboratory space at the Museum Support Facility in 

Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, deposit, and study of national collections held in trust by 

the Institution. It also authorizes the Board to plan, design, and 

construct improvements to the interior and exterior of the Patent 

Office Building using funds available to the Institution from nonappropriated sources and provides for retention of that building’s 

historic character and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment on them. Lastly, this law 

declares the sense of Congress that: the Smithsonian Institution’s 

National Museum of American History should be commended for 

establishing a Jazz Appreciation Month; and musicians, schools, 

colleges, libraries, concert halls, museums, radio and television stations, and other organizations should develop programs to explore, 

perpetuate, and honor jazz as a national and world treasure. 

ED EDMONDSON UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 1668 

(Public Law 108–80) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 101 

North Fifth Street in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ed Edmondson 

United States Courthouse’’. Ed Edmondson was born in Muskogee, 

Oklahoma, on April 7, 1919. He graduated from Muskogee Junior 

College in 1938, the University of Oklahoma in 1940, and Georgetown University in 1947. He then served as a Special Agent with 

the FBI from 1940 to 1943. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 

1943 until 1946, Ed Edmondson was admitted to the Washington, 

DC bar in 1947. He also served in the Naval Reserve from 1946 

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tives on January 3, 1953, where he represented Oklahoma’s 2nd 

district until 1973. 

ESTABLISH WITHIN THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE 

H.R. 3491 

(Public Law 108–184) 

This law establishes, within the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, exhibits, and collection and study of items 

and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans that encompass the period of slavery, the era of reconstruction, the Harlem renaissance, the civil rights movement, 

and other periods of the African American diaspora. The law also 

proscribes how the Smithsonian is to select the site for the museum 

from a designated list, how the Board of the museum is to be selected, the general management of the museum, and authorizes 

funds necessary for its construction and operation. 

TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVEY TO FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, 

THE EXISTING FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN THAT 

COUNTY 

H.R. 1274 

(Public Law 108–221) 

This law authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey to Fresno County, California, the B.F. Sisk Federal Building 

and United States Courthouse located at 1130 O Street in Fresno, 

California. The General Services Administration is currently constructing a new courthouse in Fresno, California. The law includes 

provisions to clarify that the courthouse is not to be transferred 

until occupancy of the new courthouse, that the conveyance include 

a public use reversion clause, and that the Administrator may include in the conveyance such other terms as are necessary to protect the interests of the United States. It is expected that Fresno 

County will use the B.F. Sisk Building as a county courthouse. 

ORVILLE WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING AND WILBUR 

WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3118 

(Public Law 108–223) 

This law designates the building located at 600 Independence 

Avenue, SE, in Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘Orville Wright Federal 

Building’’ and the building located at 800 Independence Avenue, 

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SE, in Washington, D.C., as the ‘‘Wilbur Wright Federal Building’’. 

Orville and Wilbur Wright were born in 1871 and 1867 respectively, in Dayton, Ohio. The two brothers, bicycle repairmen by 

trade but aviation enthusiasts by hobby, after numerous efforts 

and early failures, ushered in the age of powered flight with their 

successful flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The two buildings 

designated by this law are currently in use by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). 

WILKIE D. FERGUSON, JR. UNITED STATES 

COURTHOUSE 

S. 1904 

(Public Law 108–225) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 400 

North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse’’. Wilkie Demeritte Ferguson, 

Jr. was born May 11, 1938, in Miami, Florida. He was raised in 

the Liberty Square public-housing project and attended segregated 

public schools. He attended Florida A&M University where he 

earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He served 

in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant from 1960 to 1963 

and as a Captain in the Army Reserve until 1965. He graduated 

from Howard University School of Law in 1968. He then served in 

several capacities, first as a staff attorney for Legal Services of 

Greater Miami from 1968–72, then as staff attorney for the Dade 

County School Board, from 1972 to 1973. In 1973, he was elected 

Judge of the Court of Industrial Claims where he served until 

1976, when he was elevated to the Circuit Court for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, a position he held until 1980. In 1980, he 

was elevated to the Third District Court of Appeals for Florida, 

where he served until his appointment to the federal bench in 

1993. Judge Ferguson was appointed to the United States District 

Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1993. He passed away 

in 2003. 

SENATOR PAUL SIMON FEDERAL BUILDING 

S. 2022 

(Public Law 108–226) 

This law designates the Federal building located at 250 West 

Cherry Street in Carbondale, Illinois, the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon 

Federal Building’’. Senator Simon served in the United States 

Army Counterintelligence Corps from 1951 until 1953, during 

which time he was assigned as a special agent in Europe. He was 

elected to the Illinois State House of Representatives and State 

Senate and as Lieutenant Governor before being elected to the 

United States House of Representatives in 1974. Senator Simon 

served in the House of Representatives until being elected to the 

United States Senate in 1984. He served for two terms in the 

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United States Senate, retiring in 1996. Senator Simon passed away 

in 2003. 

RONALD REAGAN FEDERAL BUILDING 

S. 2043 

(Public Law 108–227) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at 228 Walnut 

Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Ronald Reagan Federal 

Building’’. Born February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald 

Reagan studied economics and sociology, played on the football 

team, and acted in school plays at Eureka College. As an actor, 

Ronald Reagan served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. He 

was elected Governor of California in 1966 and re-elected in 1970. 

In 1980 he was elected President of the United States and served 

two terms. During his tenure, he lowered taxes, strengthened the 

American economy, improved the national defense, opened dialogue 

with the Soviet Union, worked closely with American allies, and reduced regulatory burdens. President Reagan passed away in 2004. 

LUIS A. FERRE ́ UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND 

POST OFFICE BUILDING 

S. 2017 

(Public Law 108–273) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse and Post Office Building located at 93 Atocha Street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as 

the ‘‘Luis A. Ferre ́ United States Courthouse and Post Office Building’’. Born on February 17, 1904, Luis Ferre ́ grew up in the span 

between the ousting of Spanish troops and the granting of United 

States citizenship. After graduating from primary school in Puerto 

Rico, he attended and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute 

of Technology in 1924 with a degree in Engineering, and a degree 

in Mechanical Engineering in 1925. He went to work for his family 

business, Ferre ́ Enterprises. He ran for office in 1940 as a mayoral 

candidate for the City of Ponce. He was elected to the Puerto Rican 

House of Representatives in 1952 and was elected Governor of 

Puerto Rico in 1968. He served in the Puerto Rican Senate from 

1977 to 1980 and 1981 to 1984, as President of that Body from 

1977 to 1980. Luis Ferre ́ was also an avid patron of the arts and 

founded an art museum in his hometown of Ponce. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George H.W. 

Bush in 1991. Luis Ferre ́ passed away on October 21, 2003. 

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WINSTON E. ARNOW UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 1572 

(Public Law 108–288) 

This law designates the historic Federal District Court Building 

located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the 

‘‘Winston E. Arnow United States Courthouse’’. Winston E. Arnow 

was born on March 13, 1911, in Micanopy, Florida. He graduated 

from the University of Florida, Gainesville, with a Bachelor of 

Science degree in 1932 and a law degree in 1933. Winston E. 

Arnow was admitted to the Florida bar on January 10, 1933. He 

served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army but 

transferred from Infantry to the Judge Advocates General Division, 

where he reached the rank of Major. He was appointed United 

States District Judge, Northern District of Florida by President 

Johnson and took office January 19, 1968. Judge Arnow served as 

Judge, Chief Judge, and in senior status in the Northern District 

of Florida until his death in 1994. 

TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE 

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TO CARRY OUT CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT 

OF THE COLLABORATIVE VERY ENERGETIC RADIATION IMAGING TELESCOPE ARRAY SYSTEM 

(VERITAS) PROJECT ON KITT PEAK NEAR TUCSON, 

ARIZONA 

H.R. 5105 

(Public Law 108–331) 

This law authorizes construction and related activities in support 

of the collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope 

Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak, near Tucson, Arizona. The VERITAS project is a collaborative effort that brings together the Smithsonian Institution and ten universities from the 

United States, Canada, Ireland, and Great Britain to construct a 

new ground-based gamma-ray observatory with an array of four 

12m optical reflectors for gamma-ray astronomy. The new gammaray observatory will allow scientists to explore new aspects of the 

universe by allowing them to observe interstellar energy patterns, 

which were previously inaccessible from ground=based observatories. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 

S. 1134 

(Public Law 108–373) 

This law reauthorizes the Economic Development Administration 

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larations; revises several definitions; and allows for the inclusion of 

non-profit entities in eligible economic development activities. This 

reauthorization act also grants the Secretary of Commerce the authority to: implement a performance-based incentive plan, issue 

new regulations relating to the operation of revolving loan funds, 

waive planning requirements for isolated areas, convene meetings 

to improve coordination between federal agencies, increase the federal share of grants, allow for increased retention of funds, and 

issue new performance regulations. 

ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 4200 

(Public Law 108–375) 

This law is enacted as Title XXXVI of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2005. This law reauthorizes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program that provides vital assistance to individual firehouses and emergency medical services departments to improve firefighter preparedness by 

supporting the acquisition of new equipment, improved training 

and fitness, and expanded reduction of risk programs. This reauthorization act also increases the level of funding for the program 

as well as increasing the amount available for each grant, based on 

the size of the area the recipient serves, as well as providing additional guidance on usage of the grant funds. Grants are annually 

awarded on a competitive basis based on need. The law includes a 

provision assisting Alaskan Native Villages by allowing all costs incurred in the assembly and delivery of equipment to be considered 

as equipment costs. The purpose of the FIRE grants program was 

also clarified to prevent grant allocation decision from being based 

on terrorism risk. 

JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 

2004 

H.R. 5294 

(Public Law 108–410) 

This law reauthorizes the capital program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for four years and authorizes 

money for maintenance, repair, and alteration as well as capital 

projects. In addition, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 

is required to regularly review the capital program of the Kennedy 

Center to ensure effective project management. Moreover, this law 

requires improved project management of the Plaza Project 

through creation of a Project Team. This Project Team will be responsible for overseeing decisions relating to the Plaza Project that 

will affect the scope, cost, schedule, or engineering feasibility of the 

overall project. 

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TOMOCHICHI UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 2523 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the United States Courthouse located at 125 

Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia, as the ‘‘Tomochichi United 

States Courthouse’’. Tomochichi was born around the year 1650 

into the Creek Indian tribe town of Coweta. In 1728, he established 

the town of Yamacraw located on the Savannah River. In 1733, 

General James Edward Oglethorpe arrived at what was to become 

the new colony of Georgia. Tomochichi befriended Oglethorpe and 

assisted him in the creation of a new English colony to be named 

Savannah. In 1734, Tomochichi accompanied Oglethorpe to England to approve a treaty between the Creek Nation and the 

English. The friendship between Tomochichi and Oglethorpe aided 

in the peaceful coexistence between the Creek and the English during the period prior to the founding of the United States. 

Tomochichi died in 1739, and was buried in what is now known as 

Wright Square in Savannah, Georgia. 

JAMES V. HANSEN FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3147 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at 324 TwentyFifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the ‘‘James V. Hansen Federal 

Building’’. James Vear Hansen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, 

on August 14, 1932. He graduated from East High School and the 

University of Utah. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 

to 1955. He worked as a real estate agent and insurance agent. 

Congressman Hansen served on the Farmington (Utah) City Council from 1960 until 1972. He was elected to the Utah state House 

of Representatives in 1973 and served until 1980, and as Speaker 

from 1979 to 1980. Representative Hansen was elected to the U.S. 

House of Representatives in 1980 where he served until his retirement at the end of the 107th Congress. 

JOE SKEEN FEDERAL BUILDING 

H.R. 3734 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building located at Fifth and 

Richardson Avenues in Roswell, New Mexico, as the ‘‘Joe Skeen 

Federal Building’’. Congressman Skeen was born in Roswell, New 

Mexico. He served in the United States Navy for a one-year enlistment and later in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1949 

until 1952. Congressman Skeen graduated from Texas A&M University with his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Engineering. After graduation he worked as a soil and water engineer 

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for the Zuni and Ramah Navajo Indians. He later purchased the 

family sheep ranch. He was first elected to public office in 1960 

when he served in the New Mexico State Senate until 1970. For 

the last six years of his service in the State Senate, he served as 

Minority Leader. In 1980, Congressman Skeen was elected to serve 

New Mexico’s 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives. He was first elected as a write-in candidate and served until 

his retirement during the 107th Congress. While serving in the 

House, Congressman Skeen was known for his commitment to 

property rights, balancing the federal budget, and increased tax relief. 

HIPOLITO F. GARCIA FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED 

STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 3884 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the Federal Building and United States 

Courthouse located at 615 East Houston Street, in San Antonio, 

Texas, as the ‘‘Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and United 

States Courthouse’’. Judge Garcia was born December 4, 1925, in 

San Antonio, Texas. After serving in the Army from 1943 to 1945, 

Judge Garcia attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, graduating in 1951. In 1952, he became the assistant criminal attorney 

for Bexar County, Texas. Judge Garcia was appointed as a Judge 

to the County Court in 1964 and State District Court in 1975. In 

1981, President Carter named Judge Garcia to the United States 

District Court for the Western District of Texas. Hipolito Garcia 

passed away January 12, 2002 in Austin, Texas. 

F.H. NEWELL BUILDING 

H.R. 3124 

(Public Law 108–xxx) 

This law designates the facility of the U.S. Geological Survey and 

the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation located at 230 Collins Rd. in Boise, 

Idaho, as the ‘‘F.H. Newell Building’’. Born on March 5, 1862, in 

Bradford, Pennsylvania, F.H. Newell attended prep school in Newton, Massachusetts, then the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he graduated in 1885 with a degree in mining engineering. Upon his graduation, he was appointed to head an irrigation survey group in the American West by the Director of the 

United States Geological Survey (USGS). During his term, he developed techniques of stream gauging still in use today. Promoted 

to Chief of the Hydraulic Branch of the USGS, Newell was the primary architect of the Reclamation Act of 1902, and upon its passage, was appointed by President Roosevelt as the first Chief Engineer of Reclamation and later, its second Director. He was a founding member of the National Geographic Society and the American 

Forestry Association and the author of seven books and a number 

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of scholarly articles. After leaving the Bureau of Reclamation, he 

was named head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the 

University of Illinois. He passed away in 1932. 

OTHER LEGISLATION

In addition to numerous bills enacted into law, the Subcommittee 

reported a number of concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of 

the Capitol Grounds. Additionally, the Subcommittee held hearings 

and reported several bills that passed the House but did not pass 

the Senate. The Subcommittee also supported bills that were discharged from Committee consideration and approved by the House. 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY

H. CON. RES. 53

House Concurrent Resolution 53 authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby qualifying races held on June 21, 2003. The races took place on Constitution Avenue between Delaware Avenue and Third Street, NW. 

The winners of the races, Janna Kliene, Stephanie Reuss, and 

Diana Tomasello went on to represent the Washington Metropolitan Area at the National finals, held in Akron, Ohio. 

NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE

H. CON. RES. 96

House Concurrent Resolution 96 authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 22nd Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, held on May 15, 2003. The service was in honor of the 

federal, state, and local law enforcement officers killed in the line 

of duty in 2002. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH

RUN

H. CON. RES. 128

House Concurrent Resolution 128 authorized the 2003 District of 

Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be conducted through the grounds of the Capitol on June 6, 2003. The 

Capitol Police hosted the opening ceremonies for the run starting 

on Capitol Hill. Over 2,000 law enforcement representatives from 

local and federal law enforcement agencies in the Washington, D.C. 

area carried the Special Olympics Torch in honor of over 2,500 Special Olympians who participated in this annual event to show their 

support of the Special Olympics. 

GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY

H. CON. RES. 376

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stitution Avenue between Delaware Avenue and Third Street, NW. 

The winners of the races, Haley Luense, Robbie Ruess, and Robert 

McDaniel went on to represent the Washington Metropolitan Area 

at the National finals, held in Akron, Ohio. 

NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE

H. CON. RES. 388

House Concurrent Resolution 388 authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 23rd Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial 

Service, held on May 15, 2004. The service was in honor of the federal, state and local law enforcement officers killed in the line of 

duty in 2003. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH

RUN

H. CON. RES. 389

House Concurrent Resolution 389 authorized the 2004 District of 

Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be conducted through the grounds of the Capitol on June 4, 2004. The 

Capitol Police hosted the opening ceremonies for the run starting 

on Capitol Hill. 

AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEDICATION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II

MEMORIAL

H. CON. RES. 423

House Concurrent Resolution 423 authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Events were held on May 29, 2004. 

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

DESIGNATING ROOM H–236 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WING

OF THE CAPITOL AS THE ‘‘RICHARD K. ARMEY ROOM’’ 

H. RES. 19

House Resolution 19 designates room H–236 in the House of 

Representatives wing of the Capitol as the ‘‘Richard K. Armey 

Room’’. Richard K. Armey was born July 7, 1940, in Cando, North 

Dakota. He graduated from Cando High School in 1958. Congressman Armey earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Jamestown 

College in Jamestown, North Dakota, his Master of Arts degree in 

Economics from the University of North Dakota, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma. He later went on to hold 

faculty positions at the University of Montana, West Texas State 

University, Austin College, and North Texas State University 

where he spent 11 years, during which time he was Chairman of 

the Economics Department for six years. In 1984, Congressman 

Armey was elected to the House of Representatives to serve in the 

99th Congress. He was reelected to each succeeding Congress until 

his retirement after the 107th Congress. In 1992, Congressman 

Armey became Chairman of the House Republican Conference. Two 

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years later, in 1994, he became Majority Leader, a position he held 

until his retirement. 

BILLS PASSED BY THE HOUSE ONLY

(Summaries of Bills) 

TONY HALL FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES 

COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 281 

H.R. 281 designates the Federal Building and United States 

Courthouse located at 200 West 2nd Street in Dayton, Ohio, as the 

‘‘Tony Hall Federal Building and United States Courthouse’’. Congressman Hall was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 16, 1942. He 

graduated from Fairmont High School in 1960 and from Denison 

University in 1964. After graduation, Congressman Hall served for 

two years in the United States Peace Corps. From 1969 to 1972, 

Congressman Hall served in the Ohio General Assembly. He was 

then elected to serve in the Ohio Senate from 1973 until 1978, at 

which time he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. During his time in the House, Congressman Hall was 

an outspoken advocate for combating world hunger, protecting 

human rights, and promoting humanitarian causes—including 

basic education, adult literacy, immunization and other child survival programs, and sustainable agriculture in developing countries. Congressman Hall served as Chairman of the House Select 

Committee on Hunger from 1989 until it was abolished in 1993, 

then fasted for 22 days to draw worldwide attention to the scourge 

of hunger. He served on the Rules Committee in addition to numerous other committee assignments. In 2002, Congressman Hall resigned his seat to accept appointment as United States Ambassador to the United Nations food and agriculture agencies. This bill 

passed the House on May 13, 2003. 

PREDISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM 

REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 3181 

H.R. 3181 reauthorizes the Predisaster Mitigation Program 

(PDM) for three years; increases the percentage of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to 15%; allows the President to 

offer additional home repair assistance to disaster victims; and requires the completion, within two years, of a Congressional Budget 

Office (CBO) study of the cost-effectiveness of the program. This 

bill passed the House on November 21, 2003. However, one-year extensions of PDM were enacted into law as part of the Consolidated 

Appropriations Act of FY2004 and FY2005 (P.L. 108–7 and P.L. 

108–447) respectively. 

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JUSTIN W. WILLIAMS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S 

BUILDING 

H.R. 3428 

H.R. 3428 designates the A-Wing of the Albert V. Bryan United 

States Courthouse as the ‘‘Justin W. Williams United States Attorney’s Building’’. The United States Attorney’s office currently occupies the wing. Born in New York City, in 1942, Justin Williams 

earned his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in 1963 and 

his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1967. He worked 

for the Department of Justice Criminal Division from 1967 until 

1968. He then served as Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Arlington County from 1968 to 1970. In 1970, he was appointed as 

an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, 

based in Alexandria. He was appointed Chief of the Criminal Division in 1986, and served in that capacity until his death in 2003. 

During his tenure he supervised over 100 prosecutors and oversaw 

such high profile trials as U.S. v. Aldrich Ames, U.S. v. Robert 

Hansen, and the prosecution of the Virginia Jihad Network. He received numerous awards from the Department of Justice including 

the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security. This bill passed the House on 

September 22, 2004. 

WILLIAM B. BRYANT ANNEX 

H.R. 4294 

H.R. 4294 designates the annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and United States Courthouse, as the ‘‘William B. 

Bryant Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Building and 

United States Courthouse’’. Judge Bryant was born in Alabama but 

raised in Washington, D.C. He attended D.C. public schools, and 

graduated from Dunbar High School. He received both his Bachelor’s and law degrees from Howard University. In 1943, he entered the United States Army, receiving a commission as a First 

Lieutenant. Judge Bryant was honorably discharged in 1947, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After 18 years in private practice, marked by a brief period with the Department of 

Justice, William Bryant was appointed to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in 1965. In 1977, Judge 

Bryant became the first African American to serve as Chief Judge 

for the D.C. District Court. Judge Bryant took senior status in 

1982. This bill passed the House on July 21, 2004. 

REYNALDO G. GARZA AND FILEMON B. VELA UNITED 

STATES COURTHOUSE 

H.R. 1402 

H.R. 1402 designates the United States Courthouse located in 

Brownsville, Texas, as the ‘‘Garza-Vela United States Courthouse’’. 

Judge Reynaldo Garza was born in Brownsville, Texas, on July 7, 

1915, and attended local public schools. He graduated from 

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Brownsville Junior College in 1935, and from the University of 

Texas at Austin in 1939. Upon his graduation, he worked in private practice until entering the U.S. Army Air Corps. After WWII, 

Reynaldo Garza returned to private practice until 1961. In 1961 he 

was appointed to the United States District Court for the Southern 

District of Texas and then elected Chief Judge for United States 

District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 1974. Judge 

Garza was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the 

Fifth Circuit in 1979 and in April of 1997, Chief Justice William 

H. Rehnquist appointed him Chief Judge of the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals of the United States. He passed away on 

September 14, 2004 from pneumonia. Judge Filemon Vela was born 

in Harlingen, Texas, in 1936, and attended Harlingen local public 

schools. He went on to attend Texas Southmost College, the University of Texas, and St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, 

Texas. He served in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959. 

After his graduation, he worked in private practice from 1962 to 

1975. He was appointed as a Judge on the 107th Judicial District, 

for Cameron-Willacy County from 1975 to 1980. President Carter 

appointed him to the United States District Court for the Southern 

District of Texas in 1980. Judge Vela took senior status in 2000. 

Judge Vela passed away on April 13, 2004. This bill passed the 

House on September 29, 2004. 

FASTER AND SMARTER FUNDING FOR FIRST 

RESPONDERS ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 3266 

H.R. 3266, as reported by the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure, adds a new title to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster 

Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. This new title provides for 

the revision of the manner in which the Department provides funding to first responders; clarifies the purpose of funding for first responders; defines key terms; establishes a National Preparedness 

Goal; requires the establishment of essential capabilities for first 

responders; requires the establishment of national standards for 

equipment and training; requires a statewide preparedness strategy; addresses what grants are covered by the legislation and provides for a state minimum award; clarifies how those funds may be 

used; provides accountability for the Department and grant recipients; restricts changes to certain existing programs; authorizes appropriations for the program; and requires reporting by the Department and grant recipients. A compromise version of the text of the 

legislation was included as a part of H.R. 10, as passed by the 

House on October 8, 2004. First responder funding language was 

not included in the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Conference 

Report (P.L. 108–XXX). 

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ADDING ASHTABULA, MAHONING, AND TRUMBULL 

COUNTIES, OHIO, TO THE APPALACHIAN REGION 

H.R. 587 

H.R. 587 adds 12 counties to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The legislation adds Ashtabula, Fayette, Mahoning, 

and Trumbull counties in the State of Ohio, Nicholas and Robertson counties in the State of Kentucky, Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, and 

Lincoln counties in the State of Tennessee, and Henry and Patrick 

counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership within the 

ARC makes counties eligible to receive assistance under its programs. All of these counties are contiguous to the existing ARC and 

are a natural extension of the ARC. The text of the legislation 

passed the House as part of H.R. 2535 on October 21, 2003. It was 

not included in S. 1134, the Economic Development Administration 

Reauthorization Act of 2004. 

HEARINGS

During the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee held a number of 

hearings and other meetings on topics within its jurisdiction, oversight hearings on issues of concern to the Subcommittee, and on 

legislation developed by the Subcommittee and proposals made by 

Members of Congress not on the Committee. 

On February 25, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive testimony regarding the emergency preparedness policies at 

the Indian Point Energy Center located in Buchanan, New York. 

The hearing was to examine the effectiveness and potential problems associated with the Radiological Emergency Preparedness 

Plan (REPP) at the Indian Point Energy Center (Indian Point). 

Several communities in New York had raised questions about the 

effectiveness of the REPP at Indian Point, located in the City of 

Buchanan, New York. In August 2002, Governor George Pataki 

commissioned an independent review of the REPP at Indian Point 

and for that portion of New York in proximity to the Millstone Nuclear Plant in Greenwich, Connecticut. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) establish rules and regulations for the development 

and certification of preparedness plans, ultimate responsibility for 

protecting the lives of those surrounding these facilities will lie 

with the operators of the plant and the State and local governments involved. Members testifying brought up concerns that, although State and local organizations participating in the exercise 

demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and 

procedures, high population areas need special evacuation plans 

and that FEMA had not yet provided final recommendations. Other 

witnesses testified that previously identified weaknesses had been 

substantially addressed. 

On April 2, 2003, the Subcommittee received testimony regarding 

Local Economic Development Issues Relating to Reauthorization of 

the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Representatives 

of local governments and professionals involved in local economic 

development projects and issues outlined EDA’s value to distressed 

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sponsibility in economic development as well as cited results of several studies conducted by Rutgers University that examined the effectiveness of three of EDA programs. 

On April 9, 2003, the Subcommittee held the second of three 

hearings to receive testimony about the Economic Development Administration (EDA). This hearing concerned Regional Economic Development Issues Relating to Reauthorization of EDA. Representatives of regional economic development authorities and groups that 

work with those authorities to effect positive economic change in 

underdeveloped regions in the United States testified in support of 

reauthorizing the EDA. Representatives of the ARC, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and associations of regional councils and 

development organizations affirmed EDA’s long history of working 

with State and local governments, Local Development Districts 

(LDD’s), and existing and operational regional development authorities, including the ARC, DRA, and Denali Commission, to deliver planning assistance and guidance on regional planning issues. 

Witnesses also outlined the efficient accomplishments EDA has 

achieved, through limited funding, in economically depressed regions and highlighted the need for both regional development authorities and EDA to work in conjunction to improve economically 

depressed area levels. Witnesses called for sufficient funding for 

EDA and regional development authorities. 

The Subcommittee held its final hearing concerning reauthorization of EDA to discuss the Administration’s Proposal to Reauthorize the Economic Development Administration on June 4, 2003. Established by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 

1965, EDA was created to alleviate conditions of substantial and 

persistent unemployment in economically distressed areas and regions. EDA was last authorized, for a period of five years, in the 

Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional 

Development Act of 1998. Prior to that, EDA had not been reauthorized since 1982, surviving on year-to-year appropriations. Witnesses highlighted EDA’s potential to stimulate economically distressed rural and urban areas throughout the country. The Administration’s proposal, which authorized $331 million for fiscal year 

2004, and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 

2005 though 2008. The proposal had three primary objectives: to 

increase EDA’s flexibility, to enhance coordination among other 

federal programs, and to reward EDA’s highest performing recipients for achieving results. This hearing provided the Subcommittee 

with important information that served to assist the Committee in 

the reauthorization process and which resulted in the passage of 

the Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 

2004 (P.L. 108–373). 

On July 9, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) FY 2004 Capital Investment 

and Leasing Program (CILP). The hearing covered all aspects of 

the CILP including the alteration/modernization and construction 

portions. The Subcommittee received testimony from Joseph 

Moravec, Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service at the General Services Administration and from Judge Jane R. Roth of the 

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit representing the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOC). GSA requested new 

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authority totaling $821 million for design, modernization, repair, 

and alteration of 28 Federal buildings in 20 cities. This request included $711 million for Basic Repairs and Alterations projects, $68 

million for Fire and Life Safety Repairs in four Federal Buildings 

in the Washington, D.C. area, and $42 million for the design of future projects. GSA requested $400.7 million in new authority for the construc- tion of new facilities. This request included $204.5 million for two 

Executive Agency construction projects, $186 million for construction of border facilities, and $10 million for non-prospectus construction projects. No money was requested in the FY 2004 program for construction of new judicial facilities. Lastly 14 lease 

prospectuses were considered. 

On September 10, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the 

Reauthorization of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing 

Arts (Kennedy Center). This hearing covered those aspects of the 

Kennedy Center’s activities that receive appropriated funds including a review of the Kennedy Center’s five-year Comprehensive 

Building Plan (CBP), as well as an update of ongoing and proposed 

construction projects. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) 

had recently completed a review of the Kennedy Center’s construction of a new garage and presented it before the Subcommittee. 

GAO reported that early estimates of the garage expansion and site 

improvements project proved to be especially problematic and were 

based on unrealistic assumptions. GAO recommended that the 

Kennedy Center develop comprehensive project management policies and procedures to guide the construction process, ensure development and utilization of timely data to oversee construction 

projects, and ensure that needs for human capital expertise are 

met. This oversight hearing led to the John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–410), which establishes a 

Project Team for improved project management of the Plaza 

Project. The Kennedy Center only receives federal funds for the repair and upkeep of the physical infrastructure of the building and 

is required to raise private funds to support its artistic activities. 

On September 16, 2003, the Subcommittee received testimony regarding emergency preparedness issues, including reauthorization 

of the Predisaster Mitigation Program (PDM). The hearing focused 

on the proposed reauthorization of the PDM, which provides assistance on a competitive basis to states and localities to perform hazard mitigation projects. The resulting bill, H.R. 3181, reauthorizes 

the Predisaster Mitigation Program for three years; increases the 

percentage of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to 

15%; allows the President to offer additional home repair assistance to disaster victims; and requires the completion of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study of the cost-effectiveness of the 

program. Although H.R. 3181 passed the House, it did not become 

law. However, one-year extensions of PDM were enacted into law 

as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of FY2004 and FY2005 

(PL 108–7 and PL 108–447) respectively. 

On October 7, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing in Yorktown, Virginia, concerning the federal response to Hurricane Isabel. 

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burgh, Pennsylvania, the area encompassing the southern suburbs 

of Washington, D.C. to the Atlantic Coast of southern Virginia were 

perhaps the hardest hit. The Subcommittee chose Yorktown, Virginia due to its receiving sustained winds in excess of 100 miles an 

hour and the driving rain that accompanied it. It is estimated by 

insurance officials that the cost of Hurricane Isabel would exceed 

$500 million in Virginia alone. The hearing highlighted the coordination between the federal, Commonwealth, and local responders. 

Witnesses ranged from Members of Congress and representatives 

of FEMA to Commonwealth and local officials. 

On March 18, 2004 the Subcommittee received testimony from 

Michael Brown, Undersecretary for Emergency Preparedness and 

Response (EP&R) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

concerning DHS’s FY 2005 Budget Request for EP&R, the Office of 

Domestic Preparedness (ODP), and first responder funding. Undersecretary Brown also outlined the Department’s intention to consolidate offices and transfer into the ODP grants that are currently 

being administered by other divisions of the Department. This new 

office would assume responsibility for administration of select grant 

award functions currently exercised by the Under Secretary for 

EP&R and the Administrator of TSA. Included among the functions 

transferred into this new office would be port security grants, firefighter assistance grants, and emergency management planning 

grants. Subcommittee Members expressed particular concern regarding the transfer of the FIRE (Fire Investment and Response 

Enhancement) Grant Program to ODP, as proposed in the Administration’s FY 2005 budget request. The budget request includes language that would provide a preference for FIRE grant applications 

that address terrorism, rather than those activities originally intended by the program, such as conducting training, acquiring 

basic firefighting equipment, and conducting fire prevention activities. 

On May 13, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 

‘‘How to Best Prepare for Acts of Terror: National Preparedness 

and Funding for First Responders’’. Witnesses included representatives from GAO, DHS, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. There 

is currently a debate about the proper approach to emergency preparedness, between an all-hazards approach and an approach that 

separates terrorism and non-terrorism planning, training and funding; every witness supported the all-hazards approach. Since September 11, 2001, the Federal government has made more than $8 

billion available to State and local governments for preparedness. 

However, some have questioned the timeliness of the delivery of 

these funds to the State and local level. Witnesses testified that 

funding delivery, partially slowed by State and local decision-making process, is improving. A GAO analysis presented at the hearing 

yielded a similar conclusion. 

On July 13, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on GSA’s FY 

2005 Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP). The hearing 

covered all aspects of the CILP including the alteration/modernization and construction portions. The Subcommittee received testimony from Joseph Moravec, Commissioner of the Public Buildings 

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resenting the Administrative Office of the United States Courts 

(AOC). GSA requested new authority totaling $684.9 million for design, modernization, repair, and alteration of Federal buildings and 

Courthouses. This request includes $693.7 million for basic repair 

and alteration projects and $46.3 million for the design of future 

projects. The program included requests for new authority totaling 

$681.3 million for the construction of new facilities. 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REQUESTS

In addition to requests for testimony at hearings held by the 

Subcommittee and legislative mandates included in enacted laws, 

the Subcommittee requested GAO to conduct a number of studies 

and publish reports on issues within its jurisdiction. Three requests 

were made, though only one of these requests was completed during the 108th Congress. The Committee requested GAO identify obstacles that existed to effective and efficient project management of 

the Kennedy Center expansion project. In particular, GAO was 

asked to identify improvements needed to strengthen the construction process. GAO reported that early estimates of the Kennedy 

Center garage expansion and site improvements project proved to 

be especially problematic and were based on unrealistic assumptions. GAO recommended that the Kennedy Center develop comprehensive project management policies and procedures to guide 

the construction process, ensure development and utilization of 

timely data to oversee construction projects, and ensure that needs 

for human capital expertise are met. 

The Committee also requested that GAO look at issues regarding 

the Smithsonian Institution’s facilities construction, repair, and alteration projects and to report on the impact of the Smithsonian Institution’s facilities needs on its operating budgets. This study was 

requested on January 6, 2004. 

Lastly, Committee requested that GAO to examine how DHS is 

working with and assisting state and local first responders, in particular, how the Department’s efforts enhance state and local first 

responders’ all-hazards capacity. This study was requested on January 20, 2004. 

SITE VISITS

In January 2003, Chairman LaTourette visited the Submillimeter Array (SMA) in Mauna Kea, Hawaii. The Submillimeter 

Array, collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the 

Academia Sinica of Taiwan, will observe the universe at submillimeter wavelengths. 

Subcommittee staff visited the facilities of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland. For 

the last 40 years, SERC’s primary mission has been to research 

linkages between land and water ecosystems in the coastal zone. 

This includes such aspects like foreign animal invasion from ballast water and land-use and landscape ecology among many other 

topics. The site visit provided a more comprehensive understanding 

of the Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center and its building and facilities’ needs there. 

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Additionally, Subcommittee staff traveled with the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to inspect economic development projects 

throughout the Delta region in August of 2003 and 2004. Staff visited sites in Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi. 

Subcommittee staff visited sites in and around the Washington 

Metropolitan area to better understand issues within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction. Staff visited the Southeast Federal Center, Capitol Visitor’s Center, National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum Dulles Annex, National Museum of the American Indian, and the John F. Kennedy Center for 

the Performing Arts. 

In April 2003, Subcommittee staff visited the nuclear power 

plant located at Waterford, Louisiana, to better understand the 

preparations made to ensure the safety of communities surrounding nuclear power plants. 

In August 2004, Subcommittee staff traveled to Florida to see 

firsthand the devastation caused by a series of hurricanes. 

OTHER OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

During the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee remained extremely interested in the oversight of Federal Emergency Management policies, which include the preparation, mitigation, response 

and recovery aspects of national disasters, and general interest in 

the National Capital Region. In addition, the Subcommittee continues close oversight of the construction of the Capitol Visitors 

Center. 

Additionally, the Subcommittee continued its ongoing oversight 

of activities within the National Capital Region of the GSA, including the new headquarters for DHS, DOT, development of the 

Southeast Federal Center, and the progression of the Capitol Visitors Center project. 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 116,064 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice 

currently located in leased space at 1401 H Street, NW, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $5,222,880 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 347,020 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice 

currently located in leased space at 600 E Street, NW, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $15,615,900 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 165,824 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Health 

and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, currently located in leased space at 370 L’Enfant Plaza Promenade, SW, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $7,462,080 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 118,754 rentable square feet of space for the Office of Government 

Ethics and Corporation for National Service currently located in leased space at 1201 and 1225 New York Avenue in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $5,343,930 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Rockville, MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 251,527 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Health 

and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration currently located in leased space at 5515 Security Lane and 5600 Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD, at a proposed total annual cost of $8,551,918 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Falls Church, VA ....................... Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 162,696 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense, Defense Information Systems Agency currently located in leased space at 5600 Columbia Pike in Falls Church, VA 

at a proposed total annual cost of $5,531,664 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 153,560 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense currently located in leased space at Crystal Plaza V, 2211 South Clark Place in Arlington, VA, at a proposed total 

annual cost of $5,221,040 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Alexandria, VA .......................... Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 403,734 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense currently located in leased space at Hoffman Building, 2200 Stovall Street, in Alexandria, VA, at a proposed total 

annual cost of $13,726,956 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Northern VA .............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 524,867 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Office of the Administrative Assistant currently located in leased space at the Pentagon 

and various leased locations in Northern Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of $17,845,478 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Fairfax, VA ................................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 134,237 rentable square feet of space for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce currently located in leased space at 381 Elden Street in Fairfax, VA, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,564,058 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 144,552 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency currently located in leased space at Wing 8 of Federal Office Builing 2 Arlington Naval 

Annex in Arlington, VA, at a proposed cost total annual cost of $4,914,768 for a lease term of 10 years. 

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Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Fairfax, VA ................................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 149,040 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network currently located in leased space at Tycon Courthouse, 2070 Chain Bridge 

Road in Fairfax, VA, at a proposed total annual cost of $5,067,360 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 281,558 rentable square feet of space for the Department of State 

currently located in leased space at 1701 North Myer Drive in Arlington, VA, at a proposed total annual cost of $9,572,972 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Denver, CO ................................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 231,981 rentable square feet of space for the Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII, General Services Administration, Federal Telecommunications Service, and the Department of 

Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, currently located in leased space at 999 18th Street, in Denver, CO at a proposed total annual cost of $7,191,411 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Kansas City, MO ....................... Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 1,140,000 rentable square feet of space for the Department of 

Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Service Center currently located in leased space at 1500 Bannister Road, and five leased locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, at a proposed total annual cost of $34,200,000 for a lease term of 15 years. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Denver, CO ................................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Byron G. Rogers Federal Building and United States Courthouse located in Denver, CO, at an additional construction cost of demolition and asbestos abatement of $9,000,000, a modified prospectus 

for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends Committee resolution dated July 18, 2001, which authorized appropriations in the amount of $3,688,000 for advanced design. 

Apr. 9, 2003 ................ Las Cruces, NM ........................ Resolution authorizing site acquisition for a 206,881 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 81 inside parking spaces, located in Las Cruces, NM, at a cost of $600,000, a modified prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends Committee resolution dated July 26, 2000, which authorized appropriations in the amount of $3,040,000 for design; and Committee resolution dated July 18, 2001, which authorized appropriations in the amount of $1,070,000 for additional design. 

July 23, 2003 ............... San Diego County, CA .............. Resolution authorizing site, relocation and design of a 311,000 gross square foot United States Border Station, including 

400–500 parking spaces, located in San Diego County, California, at a site and relocation cost of $25,630,000 and design cost of $8,581,000 for a combined estimated cost of $34,211,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Jackman, ME ............................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the construction of a 53,217 gross square foot United States Border 

Station, including 12 inside parking spaces, located in Jackman, Maine, at an additional estimated construction cost of $6,267,000 (estimated construction cost of $7,967,000 was previously authorized) and additional site, design and management and inspection cost of $1,445,000 (site, design and management inspection cost of $2,095,000 was previously authorized) for a combined estimated cost of $7,712,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated June 26, 2002, which authorized estimated construction cost and management and inspection cost of $9,194,000 which amended a Committee resolution dated July 18, 2001, which authorized additional design cost of $249,000, and which amended a Committee resolution dated June 21, 2000, which authorized design cost of $619,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Suitland, MD ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 1,010,800 gross square foot building for the Bureau of the 

Census, including 864 parking spaces, located in Suitland, Maryland at a management and inspection cost of $7,779,000 and estimated construction cost of $138,672,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $154,638,000 (design cost of $8,187,000 was previously authorized). 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959—Continued 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

July 23, 2003 ............... Detroit, MI ................................. Resolution to authorizing appropriations are authorized for the construction of a 23,500 gross square foot cargo inspection 

facility, including 230 parking spaces, for the Amba Ambassador Bridge, located in Detroit, Michigan, at a management and inspection cost of $1,852,000 and estimated construction cost of $23,535,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $34,857,000 (site and design cost of $9,470,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Champlain, NY ......................... Resolution to authorizing appropriations for site, design and review, management and inspection, and construction of a 

United States Border Station, including parking, located in Champlain, New York, at a total authorized cost of $42,831,000 (includes $4,000,000 for site acquisition and design and review appropriated pursuant to P.L. 108–7; site acquisition and design and review cost of $3,800,000 was authorized by Committee resolution on November 7, 2001). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Del Rio, TX ................................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction a 110,560 gross square foot United States Border Station, including 145 parking spaces, located in Del Rio, Texas at a management and inspection cost of $2,326,000 and estimated 

construction cost of $21,640,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $25,835,000 (design and review cost of $1,869,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Eagle Pass, TX ......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations are authorized for the construction of a 153,950 gross square foot United States Border Station, including 130 parking spaces, located in Eagle Pass, Texas at a management and inspection cost of 

$3,245,000 and an estimated construction cost of $28,735,000 for an estimated total project cost of $34,236,000 (design cost of $2,256,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Houston, TX .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 394,750 gross square foot Federal Bureau of Investigation 

Field Office, including 795 parking spaces, located in Houston, Texas at a management and inspection cost of $3,408,000 and an estimated construction cost of $54,672,000, for an estimated total project cost of $64,348,000 (design and review and site acquisition cost of $6,268,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... McAllen, TX ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 64,785 gross square foot border station, including parking, 

at the Anzalduas Bridge, at a management and inspection cost of $1,691,000, an estimated construction cost of $13,872,000, and a design cost of $2,375,000 for an estimated total project cost of $17,938,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Blaine, WA ................................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for site and design of a 102,400 gross square foot facility, including 148 parking 

spaces, located at the United States Port of Entry in Blaine, WA at a site acquisition cost of $7,060,000 and a design cost of $2,752,000, for an estimated total cost of $9,812,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Atlanta, GA ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition, relocation and design of a 123,025 usable square foot facility, located adjacent to the Elbert P. Tuttle Court of Appeals Building, in Atlanta, Georgia, at a site acquisition cost $9,100,00, 

relocation cost of $1,500,000 and design cost of $6,725,000, for an estimated total cost of $17,325,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Denver, CO ................................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse located at 1961 

Stout Street in Denver, CO, at an additional design and review cost of $467,000 (design and review cost of $3,688,000 was previously authorized), an estimated construction cost of $44,008,000 (construction cost of $9,000,000 was previously authorized), and management and inspection cost of $3,961,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $52,124,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized design cost of $3,688,000 dated July 18, 2001. 

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July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution, authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the building located at 320 First Street building in NW., Washington, DC, at an additional estimated construction cost of $6,631,000 (estimated construction cost $7,215,000 was previously authorized), additional design and review cc of $543,000 (design and review cost of $722,000 was previously authorized), and additional management and inspection cost of $311,000 (management and inspection cost of $323,000 

was previously authorized) for an estimated total project cost of $15,745,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated July 18, 2001, which authorized design and review cost of $722,000, management and inspection cost of $323,000, and estimated construction cost of $7.215,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of Federal Office Building Eight located at 2nd & C Streets, SW., in 

Washington, DC, at an estimated construction cost of $126,080,000, additional design and review cost of $2,301,000 (design and review cost of $7,761,000 has been previously authorized), and a management and inspection cost of $6,491,000 for an estimated total project cost of $142,633,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Department of Interior’s main headquarters building located 

at 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC, at a design and review cost of $10,722,00, a management and inspection cost of $19,228,000, and an estimated construction cost of $190,265,000 for an estimated total project cost of $220,265,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated November 16, 1995, which authorized an estimated total project cost of $120,635,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for alteration of the 17th Street portion of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building 

located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street, Washington, DC, at a estimated construction cost of $63,531,000 and a management and inspection cost of $2,226,000 (management and inspection cost of $3,456,000 was previously authorized) for an estimated total project cost of $74,931,000 (design and review cost of $5,718,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the 1724 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, at an additional design 

cost of $59,000 (design cost of $336,000 was previously authorized), an additional management and inspection cost of $44,000 (management and inspection cost of $170,000 was previously authorized), and an additional estimated construction cost of $403,000 (estimated construction cost of $2,228,000 was previously authorized) for an estimated total project cost of $3,240,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated August 5, 1999. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Atlanta, GA ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta, GA, at an estimated construction cost of $29,586,000 and a management and inspection cost of $2,587,000 for an estimated total 

project cost of $35,090,000 (design and review cost of $2,917,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Chicago, IL ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse and John C. Kluczynski Federal 

Building in Chicago, IL, at an estimated construction cost of $20,980,000, a management and inspection cost of $1,462,000, and a design and review cost of $1,614,000 for an estimated total project cost of $24,056,000 

July 23, 2003 ............... Springfield, IL ........................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Paul H. Findley Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Springfield, IL, at an estimated construction cost of $5,661,000 and a management and inspection cost of 

$522,000 for an estimated total project cost of $6,722,000 (design and review cost of $539,000 was previously authorized). 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959—Continued 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

July 23, 2003 ............... Boston, MA ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse located at 

Five Post Office Square in Boston, MA, at an estimated construction cost of $67,107,000 and a management and inspection cost of $5,930,000 for an estimated total project cost of $78,375,000 (design and review cost of $5,338,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Brooklyn, NY ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Emanuel Celler Courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza 

East, Brooklyn, NY, at an estimated construction cost of $61,046,000 and a management and inspection cost of $4,465,000 for an estimated total project cost of $69,302,000 (design and review cost of $3,791,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Fargo, ND .................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Federal Building—Post Office in Fargo, ND, at an estimated 

construction cost of $5,201,000, a management and inspection cost of $416,000, and an additional design and review cost of $184,000 (design and review cost of $336,000 was previously authorized) for an estimated total project cost of $6,137,000 

July 23, 2003 ............... Columbus, OH ........................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the John W. Bricker Federal Building located at 200 North High 

Street in Columbus, OH, at an estimated construction cost of $9,960,000 and a management and inspection cost of $747,000 for an estimated total project cost of $11,770,000 (design and review cost of $1,063,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Auburn, WA ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the warehouse in Bulding Seven in the Auburn Federal Complex 

at an estimated construction cost of $16,943,000 and a management and inspection cost of $1,372,000 for an estimated total project cost of $19,449,000 (design and review cost of $1,134,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Seattle, WA ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building located at 915 2nd Avenue 

in Seattle, WA, at an additional estimated construction cost of $5,723,000 (estimated construction cost of $24,750,000 was previously authorized), an additional management and inspection cost of $499,000 (management and inspection cost of $2,027,000 was previously authorized), and an additional design and review cost of $646,000 (design and review cost of $1,728,000 and an additional design and review cost of $55,000 were previously authorized) for an estimated total project cost of $35,428,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated June 26, 2002, which authorized $26,832,000 for additional design, construction and management and inspection. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Metropolitan DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the repair and or replacement of existing fire and life safety systems in the Wilbur 

J. Cohen Building at a cost of $19,558,000, the Forrestal Building at a cost of $40,278,000, the Theodore Roosevelt Building at a cost of $5,414,000, each located in Washington, DC, and the Department of Energy Main Building located in Germantown, Maryland at a cost of $2,938,000, for a an estimated total cost of $68,188,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 107,376 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Energy currently located in leased space at 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,831,920 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 297,697 rentable square feet of space for the Department of State in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $14,116,365 for a lease term of 10 years. 

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July 23, 2003 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 86,479 rentable square feet of space for the Department 

of Transportation currently located in leased space at 1120 Vermont Avenue, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,891,555 for a lease term of 5 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Rockville, MD ............................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 108,000 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice currently located in leased space at 1151 Seven Locks Road, in Rockville, MD at a proposed total annual 

cost of $3,348,000 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Rockville, MD ............................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 115,507 rentable square feet of space for the Food and 

Drug Administration currently located in leased space at 9200 Corporate Blvd, in Rockville, MD at a proposed total annual cost of $3,580,717 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Rockville, MD ............................ Resolution authorizing appropriations lease up to approximately 108,136 rentable square feet of space for the Food and 

Drug Administration currently located in leased space at 1350 Piccard Drive, in Rockville, MD at a proposed total annual cost of $3,352,216 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Camp Springs, MD ................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 268,762 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Commerce currently located in leased space at 5200 Auth Road, in Camp Springs, MD at a proposed total annual cost of $8,869,146 for a lease term of 13 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Las Vegas, NV .......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 106,955 rentable square feet of space for the Federal 

Bureau of Investigation currently located in leased space at various locations, in Las Vegas, NV, at a new proposed total annual cost of $3,422,560 for a lease term of 15 years, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated September 27, 2000, which authorized a total annual cost of $2,620,398. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Alexandria, VA .......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 99,168 rentable square feet of space for the Department 

of Defense currently located in leased space at the Park Center Office building, 4501 Ford Avenue, in Alexandria, VA at a proposed total annual cost of $3,371,712 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Falls Church, VA ....................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 149,087 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense currently located in leased ased space at Skyline VI, 5109 Leesburg Pike, in Falls Church, VA at a proposed total annual cost of $5,068,958 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 103,068 rentable square feet of space for the Environmental Protection Agency currently located in leased space at 2800 Crystal Drive, in Arlington, VA at a proposed total 

annual cost of $3,504,312 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 173,898 rentable square feet of space for the U.S. Marshals Service currently located in leased space at 1735 Jefferson Davis Highway, in Arlington, VA at a proposed total annual cost of $5,912,532 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Birmingham, AL ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 587,528 rentable square feet of space for the Social Security Administration currently housed in a leased facility at 12th Avenue and 19th Street in downtown Birmingham, AL, 

at a proposed total annual cost of $16,450,784 for a lease term of 20 years. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 306,890 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Agriculture currently located at 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD, at a proposed total annual cost of $7,672,000 

for a lease term of 10 years. 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959—Continued 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

July 23, 2003 ............... Various Locations ..................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the design of projects scheduled for the James A. Walsh Federal Courthouse in 

Tucson, Arizona, at a design cost of $1,588,000; for the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC, at a design cost of $12,800,000; for the Mary E. Switzer Memorial Building in Washington, DC, at a design cost of $944,000; for the Federal Building in Des Moines, Iowa, at a design cost of $3,588,000; for the Hale Boggs Federal Building and United States Courthouse in New Orleans, LA, at a design cost of $2,161,000; for the John Minor Wisdom Court of Appeals in New Orleans, LA, at a design cost of $939,000; for the Richard Boiling Federal Building in Kansas City, MO, at a design cost of $10,881,000; for Building 102 of the Federal Center in St Louis, MO, at a design cost of $1,193,000; for the Anthony Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland, OH, at a design cost of $2,274,000; for the Edith Green/Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, OR, at a design cost of $3,173,000; for the Post Office and for the William K. Nakamura United States and for the William K. Nakamura U.S. Courthouse in Seattle, WA, at Courthouse in Seattle, WA, at a design cost of $395,000; at a total design cost of $42,845,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... San Antonio, TX ........................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the design of a 377,691 gross square foot United States Courthouse, 

including 37 inside parking spaces, located in San Antonio, TX, at a an additional design cost of $1,251,000, for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $6,926,000 for design cost, dated July 24, 2002. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Anniston, AL ............................. Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the design of a 65,482 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 20 inside parking spaces, located in Anniston, AL, at additional site and design cost of $1,291,000, for a total 

site and design cost of $4,381,000 (site cost of $1,257,000 and design cost of $1,833,000 was previously authorized), for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. That resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $1,257,000 for site and $1,833,000 for design dated July 24, 2002. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Harrisburg, PA .......................... Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the design of a 262,970 gross square foot United States Courthouse, 

including 40 inside parking spaces, located in Harrisburg, PA, at additional design cost of $1,220,000 and additional site cost of $5,785,000 for a total site and design cost of $25,682,000 (a total site and design cost of $18,677,000 has been previously authorized), for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $14,215,000 for site and $4,462,000 for design dated July 24, 2002. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Greenville, SC ........................... Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the design of a 257,347 gross square foot United States Courthouse, 

including 74 inside parking spaces, located in Greenville, SC, at additional site and design cost of $2,627,000 for a total site and design cost of $10,934,000 (a total site and design cost of $8,307,000 has been previously authorized), for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $3,451,000 for site and $4,856,000 for site and $4,856,000 for design dated July 24, 2002. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Charlotte, NC ............................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the design of a 390,724 gross square foot United States Courthouse, 

including 60 inside parking spaces, located in Charlotte, NC, at additional design cost of $1,034,000. for a total design cost of $8,053,000 (design cost of $7,019,000 was previously authorized), for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $7,401,000 dated July 24, 2002. 

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July 23, 2003 ............... Savannah, GA ........................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 166,955 gross square foot United States Courthouse located 

in Savannah, GA, at additional design cost of $668,000 (design cost of $2,386,000 was previously authorized), estimated construction cost of $45,818,000 and management and inspection cost of $4,250,000 for an estimated total project cost of $56,333,000 (site cost of $3,211,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... San Jose, CA ............................. Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the site and design of a 404,361 gross square foot United States 

Courthouse, including 76 inside parking spaces, located in San Jose, CA, at additional site and design cost of $6,681,000. This resolution amends a Committee resolution that authorized $19,441,000 for additional site and design dated July 18, 2001, which amended a Committee resolution that authorized $10,800,000, for site dated July 23, 1998. 

July 23, 2003 ............... El Paso, TX ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 231,945 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 60 inside parking spaces, located in El Paso, TX, at additional design cost of $673,000 (design cost of $4,493,000 

was previously authorized), additional site cost of $1,000,000 (site cost of $6,700,000 was previously authorized), management and inspection cost of $4,285,000, and estimated construction cost of $49,927,000 for an estimated total project cost of $67,078,000. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Mobile, AL ................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 342,273 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 50 inside parking spaces, located in Mobile, AL, at additional design cost of $491,000 (design cost of $6,590,000 

was previously authorized), estimated construction cost of $80,007,000 and management and inspection cost of $5,245,000, for an estimated total project cost of $97,033,000 (site cost of $4,700,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Las Cruces, NM ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 206,881 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 81 inside parking spaces, located in Las Cruces, NM, at additional design cost of $319,000 (design cost of 

$4,110,000 was previously authorized), estimated construction cost of $48,096,000 and management and inspection cost of $3,967,000, for an estimated total project cost of $57,092,000 (site cost of $600,000 was previously authorized). 

July 23, 2003 ............... Salt Lake City, UT .................... Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the site of a 329,896 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 44 inside parking spaces; located in Salt Lake City, UT, at additional site cost of $3,765,000 (site cost of 

$12,802,000 was previously authorized) for a combined site cost of $16,567,000.) 

July 23, 2003 ............... Rockford, IL .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 150,365 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 55 inside parking spaces, located in Rockford, IL, at additional design cost of $377,000 (design cost of $3,133,000 

was previously authorized), additional site cost of $1,012,000 (site cost of $1,800,000 was previously authorized), estimated construction cost of $44,062,000, and management and inspection cost of $3,384,000 for an estimated total project cost of $53,768,000. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. ................................................... Resolution authorizing the lease of up to an additional 86,846 rentable square feet for a total maximum square footage of 

252,670 square feet of space for the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, currently located in leased space at various locations in Washington, DC, at an additional cost of $3,908,070 for a proposed total annual cost of $11,370,150 for a lease term of 10 years. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated April 9, 2003, which authorized 165,824 square feet at a total annual cost of $7,462,080. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 584,000 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice 

currently located in leased space at 601 D St., NW, in Washington, DC at a proposed total annual cost of $26,298,000 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 113,993 rentable square feet of space for the Food and Drug Administration currently located in leased space at 7500 Standish Place, in Rockville, Maryland, at a proposed total annual 

cost of $3,533,783 for a lease term of 10 years. 

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Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 110,035 rentable square feet of space for the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research currently located at 1451 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, at 

a proposed total annual cost of $3,411,085 for a lease term of up to three years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 107,886 rentable square feet of space for the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research currently located at 9201 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,344,466 for a lease term of three years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 159,773 rentable square feet of space for the National Institutes of 

Health, National Institute of Allergy And Infectious Diseases currently located at 6700 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,952,963 for a lease term of five years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Honolulu, HI .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Prince Kuhio Federal Building and United States Courthouse 

located at 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at an estimated construction cost $8,704,000, design and review cost of $1,345,000, and a management and inspection cost of $749,000 for an estimated total project cost of $10,798,000. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. New York City, NY .................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of the Jacob J. Javits Federal Building located at 26 Federal Plaza, 

in New York City, New York, at an estimated construction cost of $10,988,000, design and review cost of $403,000, and a management and inspection cost of $703,000 for an estimated total project cost of $12,094,000. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Miami, FL .................................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 58,811 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice, 

Drug Enforcement Administration currently located at 5205 NW 84th Avenue, Miami, Florida, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,116,983 for a lease term of 15 years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Suburban MD ............................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately approximately 258,558 rentable square feet of space for the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific Review, and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute currently located 

at 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland, at a proposed total annual cost of $8,015,298 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Orlando, FL ............................... Resolution authorizing the construction of a 336,049 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 40 inside parking spaces, 160 space parking structure, landscaped square, and entrance pavilion, located in Orlando, Florida, at a 

total estimated cost of $94,705,000. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated May 26, 1994, which authorized site acquisition for a 235,050 gross square foot courthouse plus 35 inside parking spaces and 200 outside parking spaces, which was amended by a Committee resolution dated November 7, 2001, which authorized construction of a 257,050 gross square foot building, including 40 inside parking spaces and 200 surface parking spaces. 

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Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Rockford, IL .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 166,043 gross square foot United States Courthouse, including 55 inside parking spaces, located in Rockford, Illinois, at additional site cost of $1,012,000 (site cost 

of $1,800,000 was previously authorized) and additional design cost of $990,000 (design cost of $3,133,000 was previously authorized), for which an amended prospectus is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated July 18, 2001, that authorized $2,096,000 for additional site and design of a 147,249 gross square foot courthouse, including 33 inside parking spaces, which amended a Committee resolution authorizing $618,000 for site and $2,219,000 for design of a 129,800 gross square foot courthouse including 33 inside parking spaces, adopted on July 26, 2000. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. San Antonio, TX ........................ Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 145,000 rentable square feet of space for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, currently located in Government-owned space at 615 E. Houston Street, and in leased space at 209 6th 

Street, in San Antonio, Texas, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,567,500 for a lease term of 14 years. 

Feb. 25, 2004 .............. Northern VA .............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 199,110 rentable square feet of space for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, currently located at 7799 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of 

$6,919,740 for a lease term of 15 years. 

May 12, 2004 .............. Northern VA .............................. Resolution authorizing the lease of up to approximately 133,665 rentable square feet of space for the Department of the 

Navy, currently located in government-owned space at the Nebraska Avenue Complex, in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $5,012,437 for a lease term of ten years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the J. Edgar Hoover Building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a design and project cost of $8,918,000, and management and inspection cost of 

$635,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $10,242,000 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building located at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th 

Street, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a design and review cost of $454,000, an estimated construction cost of $4,092,000, and management and inspection cost of $454,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $5,000,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Federal Office Building 6 located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., in Washington, 

District of Columbia at a design and review cost of $622,000, an estimated construction cost of $7,315,000, and management and inspection cost of $330,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $8,267,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Mary E. Switzer Memorial Federal Building located at 330 C St., SW., in Washington, District of Columbia at an estimated construction cost of $100,080,000 and management and inspection cost of 

$7,525,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $116,325,000 (design and review cost of $8,720,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the New Executive Office Building located at 725 17th St., NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a design and review cost of $451,000, an estimated construction cost of $5,388,000, and management and inspection cost of $423,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $6,262,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Theodore Roosevelt Building located at 1900 E Street, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a design and review cost of $570,000, an estimated construction cost of $8,630,000, and management and inspection cost of $530,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $9,730,000. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Atlanta, GA ............................... Resolution authorizing Phase 1 of the alteration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building located at 77 Forsyth Street, 

in Atlanta, Georgia, at an estimated construction cost of $13,436,000 and management and inspection cost of $1,364,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $45,712,000 (design and review cost of $2,351,000 was previously authorized; estimated construction and management and inspection cost of $28,561,000 for Phase 2 will be included in a future request). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Atlanta, GA ............................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the for adaptive reuse of historic properties adjacent to the Elbert P. Tuttle Court of 

Appeals Building in Atlanta, GA, at an estimated construction cost of $30,773,000, and management and inspection cost of $1,231,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $49,239,000 (acquisition cost of $9,100,000, relocation cost of $1,500,000 and design cost of $6,725,000 were previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Hilo, HI ...................................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Federal Building and Post Office located at 154 Waianuenue Avenue, in Hilo, 

Hawaii at an estimated construction cost of $4,528,000, and management and inspection cost of $605,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $5,738,000 (design and review cost of $605,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... New Orleans, LA ....................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Hale Boggs Federal Building and Courthouse located at 501 Magazine Street 

and 500 Camp Street, in New Orleans, Louisiana at an estimated construction cost of $20,525,00 and management and inspection cost of $2,056,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $24,742,000 (design and review cost of $2,161,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... New Orleans, LA ....................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the John Minor Wisdom Court of Appeals Building located at 600 Camp Street, in 

New Orleans, Louisiana at an estimated construction cost of $6,973,000, and management and inspection cost of $1,032,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $8,944,000 (design and review cost of $939,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Baltimore, MD ........................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the George H. Fallon Federal Building located at 31 Hopkins Street, in Baltimore, 

Maryland at an estimated construction cost of $42,473,000, additional design and review cost of $1,079,000, and management and inspection cost of $2,611,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $49,737,000 (design and review cost of $3,574,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Suitland, MD ............................. Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Washington National Record Center, located at the Suitland Federal Center, in 

Suitland, Maryland at an estimated construction cost of $6,840,000, design and review cost of $698,000 and management and inspection cost of $451,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $7,989,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Woodlawn, MD .......................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Altmeyer Building, located at the Social Security Administration’s Headquarters 

Campus, in Woodlawn, Maryland at an estimated construction cost of $5,250,000, design and review cost of $525,000 and management and inspection cost of $525,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $12,600,000 (includes authorization for $6,300,000 to be contributed by the Social Security Administration). 

July 21, 2004 ............... St. Paul, MN ............................. Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse, in St. Paul, 

Minnesota at an estimated construction cost of $33,745,000 and management and inspection cost of $2,899,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $39,235,000 (design and review cost of $2,591,000 was previously authorized). 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Kansas City, MO ....................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Bannister Federal Complex, Building 2, in Kansas City, Missouri at an additional 

estimated design/build cost of $3,384,000 (estimated design/build cost of $2,641,000 was previously authorized), additional design and review cost of $221,000 (design and review cost of $243,000 was previously authorized), and additional management and inspection cost of $113,000 (management and inspection cost of $264,000 was previously authorized) for a combined estimated total project cost of $6,866,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated June 26, 2002 that authorized $3,148,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Kansas City, MO ....................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Richard Boiling Federal Building located at 601 East 12th Street, in Kansas 

City, Missouri at an estimated construction cost of $146,144,000 for Phases 2, 3, and 4, design and review cost of $8,108,000 for Phases 3 and 4, and management and inspection cost of $14,853,000 for Phases 2, 3, and 4 for a combined estimated total project cost of $199,583,000 (estimated construction cost of $24,010,000 for Phase 1, design and review cost of $4,663,000 for Phases 1 and 2, and management and inspection cost of $1,805,000 for Phase 1 were previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... New York City, NY .................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Daniel P. Moynihan United States Courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street, in 

New York City, New York at an estimated construction cost of $2,338,000, design and review cost of $94,000 and management and inspection cost of $73,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $2,505,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Jamaica, NY .............................. Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building located at One Jamaica Center Plaza, in Jamaica, New York at an estimated construction cost of $4,896,000, design and review cost of $353,000 and management 

and inspection cost of $206,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $5,455,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Cincinnati, OH .......................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Potter Stewart United States Courthouse located at 100 East Fifth Street, in 

Cincinnati, Ohio at an estimated construction cost of $32,228,000, design and review cost of $3,162,000 and management and inspection cost of $2,585,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $37,975,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Cleveland, OH ........................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building located at 1240 East Ninth Street, in 

Cleveland, Ohio at an estimated construction cost of $34,418,000 and management and inspection cost of $2,957,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $39,649,000 (design and review cost of $2,274,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Seattle, WA ............................... Resolution authorizing the alteration of the William K. Nakamura United States Courthouse located at 1010 5th Avenue, in 

Seattle, Washington at an estimated construction cost of $45,879,000 and management and inspection cost of $4,331,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $53,060,000 (design and review cost of $2,850,000 was previously authorized). 

July 21, 2004 ............... Hot Springs, AR ........................ Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Post Office-Courthouse located at Broadway and Reserve Streets, in Hot Springs, 

Arkansas at an estimated construction cost of $3,545,000, design and review cost of $180,000 and management and inspection cost of $248,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $3,973,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Tulsa, OK .................................. Resolution authorizing the alteration of the Page Belcher Federal Building, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at an estimated construction 

cost of $3,100,000, de-sign and review cost of $175,000 and management and inspection cost of $115,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $3,390,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Los Angeles, CA ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the design of a 1,357,000 gross square foot facility including secure structured 

parking for 1,200 vehicles, located in Los Angeles, California, at a design cost of $14,054,000. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Los Angeles, CA ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations $364,384,000 are authorized for construction of a 1,016,300 gross square foot United 

States Courthouse including 150 inside parking spaces, located in Los Angeles, California, including additional design cost of $4,340,000, management and inspection cost of $11,936,000, and estimated construction cost of $348,109,000, for an estimated total project cost of $399,635,000 (site cost of $20,600,000 and design cost of $14,650,000 were previously authorized). 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

Provided further, that the Committee expects the General Services Administration, in consultation with the Administrative 

Office of the United States Courts, to design for, and configure for maximum utilization, a courtroom sharing model for the courts in Los Angeles, California, ensuring to the maximum extent practicable, continued use of all existing courtrooms in the Roybal Federal Building for judicial proceedings. 

July 21, 2004 ............... San Diego, CA .......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for additional site and additional design of a 614,394 gross square foot facility including 105 inside parking spaces, located in San Diego, California, at an additional site cost of $2,516,000 (site cost 

of $29,400,000 was previously authorized) and additional design cost of $552,000 (design cost of $11,441,000 was previously authorized), a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Chicago, IL ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for acquisition of the building located at 10 West Jackson Boulevard and other proximate parcels adjacent to the Everett M. Dirksen Courthouse, located in Chicago, Illinois, at an estimated total project 

cost of $53,170,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Calais, ME ................................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for site and design of a 95,239 gross square foot facility including 14 inside and 122 

outside parking spaces, located in Calais, Maine, at site acquisition cost of $332,000 and design and review cost of $2,937,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Madawaska, ME ....................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 17,504 gross square foot facility including four 

inside and 31 outside parking spaces, located in Madawaska, Maine, at a site acquisition cost of $500,000 and design and review cost of $1,260,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Warroad, MN ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 34,785 gross square foot facility including five 

inside and 37 outside parking spaces, located in Warroad, Minnesota, at a site acquisition cost of $300,000 and design and review cost of $1,537,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Alexandria Bay, NY ................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 131,520 gross square foot facility and 203 parking spaces, located in Alexandria Bay, New York, at a site acquisition cost of $200,000 and design and review cost of 

$8,684,000. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Massena, NY ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for the construction of a 58,950 gross square foot facility and 170 parking spaces, 

located in Massena, New York, at an additional site acquisition cost of $432,000 (site acquisition cost of $100,000 was previously authorized), additional design and review cost of $2,832,000 (design and review cost of $1,546,000 was previously authorized), management and inspection cost of $5,040,000, and estimated construction cost of $48,938,000 for an estimated total project cost of $58,888,000. This resolution amends a Committee resolution dated June 26, 2002. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Dunseith, ND ............................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 58,672 gross square foot facility including 4 inside and 29 outside parking spaces, located in Dunseith, North Dakota, at a site acquisition cost of $300,000 and design and review cost of $2,001,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Portal, ND ................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for construction of a 72,125 square foot facility including 22 inside and 90 outside 

parking spaces, located in Portal, North Dakota, at an additional site acquisition cost of $200,000 (site acquisition cost of $800,000 was previously authorized), additional design and review cost of $552,000 (design and review cost of $1,401,000 was previously authorized), management and inspection cost of $1,575,000, and estimated construction cost of $20,024,000 for an estimated total project cost of $24,552,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... El Paso, TX ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for design of the Ysleta Border Station, a 201,093 gross square foot facility and 412 

outside parking spaces, located in El Paso, Texas, at a design cost of $2,491,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... El Paso, TX ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for construction of the Paso Del Norte Border Station, a 148,800 gross square foot facility and 372 outside parking spaces, located in El Paso, Texas, at an additional design cost of $660,000 (design cost 

of $2,200,000 was previously authorized), management and inspection cost of $3,019,000 and estimated construction cost of $22,512,000 for an estimated total project cost of $28,391,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... El Paso, TX ............................... Resolution authorizing additional appropriations of $7,577,000 are authorized for construction of a 239,600 gross square 

foot United States Courthouse including 60 inside parking spaces, located in El Paso, Texas, including additional site cost of $1,500,000, additional design cost of $1,214,000, additional estimated construction cost of $379,000, and management and inspection cost of $4,484,000, for an estimated total project cost of $74,655,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution is in addition to Committee resolutions that authorized $8,473,000 for site and design of a 221,613 gross square foot Courthouse, including 60 inside parking spaces on July 26, 2000; $2,720,000 for additional site and design of a 221,613 gross square foot Courthouse, including 60 inside parking spaces on July 18, 2001; and $1,673,000 for additional site and design, $4,285,000 for management and inspection, and $49,927,000 for estimated construction cost of a 231,945 gross square foot Courthouse, including 60 inside parking spaces, on July 23, 2003. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Richford, VT .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 25,927 gross square foot facility including 5 inside and 33 outside parking spaces, located in Richford, Vermont, at a site acquisition cost of $589,000 and design and 

review cost of $956,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Norton, VT ................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of 29,925 gross square foot facility including 4 inside 

and 44 outside parking spaces, located in Norton, Vermont, at a site acquisition cost of $580,000 and design and review cost of $1,167,000. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Derby Line, VT .......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 43,809 gross square foot facility including 5 inside and 67 outside parking spaces, located in Derby Line, Vermont, at a site acquisition cost of $1,253,000 and design 

and review cost of $2,095,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Richford, VT .............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations for construction of a 300,388 gross square foot United States Courthouse including 

40 inside parking spaces, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at an additional design cost of $1,541,000 (design cost of $5,167,000 was previously authorized). 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Harrisburg, PA .......................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for site acquisition and design of a 262,970 gross square foot United States Courthouse including 40 inside parking spaces, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, within a delineated area expanded from 

the Central Business District of Harrisburg to the City of Harrisburg, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends Committee resolutions dated July 24, 2002 and July 23, 2003 that authorized appropriations for a Courthouse located within the Central Business District. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Jackson, MS .............................. Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for construction of a 430,293 gross square foot United States Courthouse 

including 79 inside parking spaces, located in Jackson, Mississippi, at an additional site cost of $210,000 and additional design cost of $2,216,000 (site cost of $6,500,000 and design cost of $6,731,000 were previously authorized), a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Nashville, TN ............................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for construction of a 378,307 gross square foot United States Courthouse 

including 55 inside parking spaces, located in Nashville, Tennessee, at an additional site cost of $5,399,000 and additional design cost of $1,614,000 (site cost of $13,601,000 and design cost of $7,095,000 were previously authorized). 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Austin, TX ................................. Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for construction of a 229,483 gross square foot United States Courthouse 

including 65 parking spaces, located in Austin, Texas, at an additional site cost of $3,000,000 and additional design cost of $759,000 (site cost of $9,000,000 and design cost of $4,809,000 were previously authorized), a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... San Antonio, TX ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations for the design of site acquisition fog a 377,691 gross square foot United States 

Courthouse including 37 inside parking spaces, located in San Antonio, Texas, at a site acquisition cost of $18,000,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Richmond, VA ........................... Resolution authorizing additional appropriations of $7,403,000 are authorized for construction of a 346,000 gross square 

foot United States Courthouse including 64 inside parking spaces, located in Richmond, Virginia, including additional design cost of $516,000, additional management and inspection cost of $295,000, and additional estimated construction cost of $6,592,000, for an estimated total project cost of $102,476,000 (site cost of $13,054,000, design cost of $5,490,000, construction cost of $71,722,000, and management and inspection cost of $4,807,000 were previously authorized), a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of policy on shared courtrooms. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Various ...................................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the design of projects scheduled for the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and 

United States Courthouse, located in Birmingham, Alabama at a design cost of $1,739,000; Lafayette Building, located in Washington, District of Columbia at a design cost of $8,470,000; Eisenhower Executive Office Building, located in Washington, D.C. at a design cost of $4,788,000; Everett Mckinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, located in Chicago, Illinois at a design cost of $8,152,000; Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse, located in Indianapolis, Indiana at a design cost of $2,413,000; Peter W. Rodino Federal Building, located in Newark, New Jersey at a design cost of $4,700,000; Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, located in New York City, New York at a design cost of $13,500,000; and the John W. Peck Federal Building, located in Cincinnati, Ohio at a design cost of $2,587,000, for a total design cost of $46,349,000. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 74,698 rentable square feet of space for the Bureau of 

Land Management currently located in leased space at 1620 L Street, NW, in Washington, District of Columbia, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,361,410 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 82,191 rentable square feet of space for the Department 

of Education currently located in leased space at 555 New Jersey Avenue, SW, in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $3,698,595 for a lease term of 5 years. 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959—Continued 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 403,847 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Homeland Security currently located in leased space at 425 Eye Street, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia 

at a proposed total annual cost of $18,173,115 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 182,264 rentable square feet of space and 173 parking 

spaces for the Department of Justice currently located in leased space at 1100 L Street, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $8,201,880 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 163,664 rentable square feet of space and 79 parking 

spaces for the Department of Justice currently located in leased space at 1400 New York Avenue, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $7,364,880 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 496,571 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Justice currently located in various leased locations in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $22,345,695 for a lease term of 15 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 110,570 rentable square feet of space for the Internal 

Revenue Service currently located in leased space at 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $4,975,650 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 74,870 rentable square feet of space and 2 parking 

spaces for the Surface Transportation Board currently located in leased space at 1925 K Street, NW., in Washington, District of Columbia at a proposed total annual cost of $3,369,150 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Chicago, IL ............................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 91,141 rentable square feet of space and 8 parking 

spaces for the Department of Education currently located in leased space at 111 North Canal Street, in Chicago, Illinois, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,554,499 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 372,826 rentable square feet of space for the Department of Defense currently located in leased space at 1931 Jefferson Davis Highway, in Arlington, Virginia, at a proposed 

total annual cost of $12,676,084 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 112,970 rentable square feet of space and 133 parking 

spaces for the Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons currently located in leased space at 500 1st Street, NW., in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $5,383,650 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Miami, FL .................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 127,211 rentable square feet of space and 32 parking 

spaces for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Counsel currently located in various leased locations, in Miami, Florida, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,802,211 for a lease term of 15 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... New York City, NY .................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 205,500 rentable square feet of space for the United 

States Courts currently located in government owned space, at a proposed total annual cost of $10,994,250 for a lease term of 10 years. 

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July 21, 2004 ............... Frederick County, VA ................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 155,864 rentable square feet of space and 734 parking 

spaces for the Department of Homeland Security, currently located in government owned space at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Clarke County, Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of $3,740,736 for a lease term of 15 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Arlington, VA ............................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 377,882 rentable square feet of space and 52 parking 

spaces for the Department of Defense, currently located in leased space at 2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, in Arlington, Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of $12,847,988 for a lease term of 10 years. 

July 21, 2004 ............... Parkersburg, WV ....................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 182,499 rentable square feet of space for the Bureau of 

Public Debt currently located in leased space in Parkersburg, West Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,927,473 for a lease term of 15 years. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations are authorized to lease up to approximately 207,943 rentable square feet of space, 

including 10 parking spaces, for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs currently located in government owned space at 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., in Washington, DC, at a proposed total annual cost of $9,357,435 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Tampa, FL ................................. Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 137,023 rentable square feet of space, and 124 inside 

and 22 outside parking spaces, for the Federal Bureau of Investigation currently located in Tampa, Florida, at a proposed total annual cost of $4,453,248 for a lease term of 15 years, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This amends a Committee resolution dated November 7, 2001, which authorized 112,700 square feet and 117 parking spaces at a proposed total annual cost of $3,662,750. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Philepdelphia, PA ..................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 205,789 rentable square feet of space, and 1,175 parking spaces, for the Internal Revenue Service currently located in multiple facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at a 

proposed total annual cost of $7,356,957 for a lease term of 15 years. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Northern Virginia ...................... Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 375,000 rentable square feet of space, and 1,575 parking spaces, for the Executive Office of the President currently located in multiple facilities in Northern Virginia, at a proposed total annual cost of $13,875,000 for a lease term of 15 years. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Parkersburg, WV ....................... Resolution authorizing appropriations for the alteration of leased space located at 200 Third Street, in Parkersburg, West 

Virginia at a design and review cost of $154,000, an estimated construction cost of $1,930,000, and and management and inspection cost of $116,000 for a combined estimated total project cost of $2,200,000. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Las Cruces, NM ........................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations are authorized for the construction of a 229,988 gross square foot United 

States Courthouse, including 81 inside parking spaces, located in Las Cruces, NM, at additional site, design, construction, and management and inspection cost of $7,644,000 for an estimated total project cost of $64,736,000, for which a fact sheet is attached to, and included in, this resolution. 

Provided, that any design shall, to the maximum extent possible incorporate shared or collegial space, consistent with efficient court operations that will minimize the size and cost of the building to be constructed. Provided further, that any design shall incorporate changes in the 1997 United States Courts Design Guide, including the 

implementation of a policy on shared courtrooms. 

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PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT RESOLUTIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT OF 1959—Continued 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the alteration of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, located in 

Washington, DC, at an additional estimated construction cost of $5,718,000 (estimated construction cost of $63,531,000 was previously authorized), additional design and review cost of $515,000 (design cost of $5,718,000 was previously authorized and $1,674,000 was made available through P.L. 107–38), and additional management and inspection cost of $343,000 (management and inspection cost of $5,682,000 was previously authorized) for an estimatedo total project cost of $81,507,000 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. New York, NY ............................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the construction of the United States Mission to the United Nations, located in New York, NY, at an additional design and review cost of $405,000, additional management and inspection 

cost of $641,000, and additional estimated construction cost of $9,773,000, for an amended estimated total project cost of $72,326,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends Committee resolutions dated July 23, 1998, which authorized design cost of $3,163,000; May 27, 1999, that authorized demolition and management and inspection cost of $4,300,000; and June 21, 2000, that authorized design cost of $266,000, construction cost of $49,962,000, and management and inspection cost of $3,816,000. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing additional appropriations for the construction of a 438,242 gross square foot facility, including 200 

inside parking spaces for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, currently located at multiple facilities in Washington, D.C., at an additional estimated construction cost of $47,503,000, for an amended estimated total project cost of $150,998,000, a prospectus for which is attached to, and included in, this resolution. This resolution amends Committee resolutions dated October 9, 1998, which authorized a site acquisition cost of $32,700,000 and design cost of $5,234,000, and June 21, 2000, which authorized a construction cost of $79,000,000 and management and inspection cost of $4,000,000. 

Sept. 29, 2004 ............. Washington, DC ........................ Resolution authorizing appropriations to lease up to approximately 169,461 rentable square feet of space for the Federal 

Bureau of Investigation currently located in government owned space at 26 Federal Plaza and 290 Broadway, in New York, NY at a proposed total annual cost of $8,134,128 for a lease term of 10 years. 

Approval of this prospectus constitutes authority to execute an interim lease for all tenants, if necessary, prior to execution

of the new lease. 

Provided, That the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution. 

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS 3314(b) RESOLUTIONS 

Date Referred Date Approved Location Project 

July 23, 2003 ............... Fort Lauderdale, FL .................. Pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. § 3314(b), the Administrator of General Services shall investigate the feasibility and need to 

construct or acquire a facility to house a United States Courthouse and Federal Building, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The analysis shall include a full and complete evaluation including, but not limited to: (i) the identification and cost of potential sites and (ii) 30 year present value evaluations of all options; lease, purchase, and Federal construction, and the purchase options of lease with an option to purchase or purchase contract. The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress within 60 days. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Greensboro, NC ......................... Pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. § 3314(b), the Administrator of General Services shall investigate the feasibility and need to 

construct or acquire a facility to house a United States District Court and related agencies, in Greensboro, NC. The analysis shall include a full and complete evaluation including, but not limited to: (i) the identification and cost of potential sites and (ii) 30 year present value evaluations of all options; lease, purchase, and federal construction, and the purchase options of lease with an option to purchase or purchase contract. The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress within 60 days. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Benton, IL ................................. Pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. § 3314(b), the Administrator of General Services shall investigate the feasibility and need to 

construct or acquire a facilityto house a United States Courthouse, in Benton, IL. The analysis shall include a full and complete evaluation including, but not limited to: (i) the identification and cost of potential sites and (ii) 30 year present value evaluations of all options; lease, purchase, and Federal construction, and the purchase options of lease with an option to purchase or purchase contract. The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress within 60 days. 

July 23, 2003 ............... Sioux Falls, SD ......................... Pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. § 3314(b), the Administrator of General Services shall investigate the feasibility and need to 

construct or acquire a facility to house a United States Courthouse Annex, in Sioux Falls, SD. The analysis shall include a full and complete evaluation including, but not limited to: (i) the identification and cost of potential sites and (ii) 30 year present value evaluations of all options; lease, purchase, and Federal construction and the purchase options of lease with an option to purchase or purchase contract. The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress within 60 days. 

October 1, 2003 ........... Orange County, NY ................... Pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. § 3314(b), the Administrator of General Services hall investigate the feasibility and need to construct or acquire a facility to house a United States Courthouse, in Orange County, New York. The analysis shall include 

a full and complete evaluation including, but not limited to: (i) the identification and cost of potential sites and (ii) 30 year present value evaluations of all options; lease, purchase, and Federal construction, and the purchase options of lease with an option to purchase or purchase contract. The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress within 60 days. 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 

HIGHWAYS, TRANSIT AND PIPELINES 

In the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, 

and Pipelines was chaired by Thomas Petri of Wisconsin. William 

O. Lipinski of Illinois served as the Subcommittee Ranking Democratic Member. The Subcommittee developed and reported H.R. 

3550, which is legislation that reauthorizes the Federal highway, 

public transportation, highway safety, and motor carrier safety programs for six years, from FY 2004 through FY 2009. H.R. 3550 was 

passed by the House on April 2, 2004, and a Conference Committee 

with the Senate began on June 9, 2004. To continue the funding 

of the aforementioned Federal programs, six short-term extensions 

to the previous reauthorization, the Transportation Equity Act for 

the 21st Century, were signed into law. These were Public Laws 

108–88, 108–202, 108–224, 108–263, 108–280, and 108–310. Pursuant to Public Law 108–310, highway, transit, and safety programs 

expire on May 31, 2005. The Subcommittee also developed and reported the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act, Public Law 108–426. This legislation, signed into 

law on November 30, 2004, reorganizes the current Research and 

Special Programs Administration (RSPA) into two new administrations: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration 

(RITA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). In addition, the Subcommittee held 13 hearings 

in the 108th Congress. 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 3087 

(Public Law 108–88) 

Public Law 108–88 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for five months, and authorized appropriations through February 29, 2004. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 3850 

(Public Law 108–202) 

Public Law 108–202 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through April 30, 2004. 

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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART II 

H.R. 4219 

(Public Law 108–224) 

Public Law 108–224 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through June 30, 2004. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART III 

H.R. 4635 

(Public Law 108–263) 

Public Law 108–263 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for one month, and authorized appropriations through July 31, 2004. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART IV 

H.R. 4916 

(Public Law 280) 

Public Law 108–280 extended highway safety, motor carrier safety and transit programs for two months, and authorized appropriations through September 30, 2004. H.R. 4916 only extended the 

Federal highway program to September 24, 2004. 

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, 

PART V 

H.R. 5183 

(Public Law 108–310) 

Public Law 108–310 extended Federal highway, highway safety, 

motor carrier safety and transit programs for eight months, and 

authorized appropriations through May 31, 2005. 

THE NORMAN Y. MINETA RESEARCH AND SPECIAL 

PROGRAMS IMPROVEMENT ACT 

H.R. 5163 

(Public Law 108–426) 

Public Law 108–426 reorganizes the current Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) into two new administrations: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration 

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(RITA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). 

In RITA, the Administrator will be in charge of the: (1) Department’s research and development programs and activities; (2) advancement of innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems projects and products; (3) comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; (4) education 

and training in transportation and transportation-related fields; 

and (5) other duties and powers prescribed by the Secretary. 

In PHMSA, the Administrator will have authority over the aspects of pipeline and hazardous materials transportation and safety 

vested in the Secretary. 

RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE’S 

100-YEAR CONTRIBUTION AS THE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION OF THE CONCRETE INDUSTRY AND FOR THE SAFE AND TECHNOLOGICALLY 

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IT HAS ENABLED, WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THE ECONOMIC 

STABILITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, DURABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF THE UNITED STATES 

H. RES. 394 

This resolution recognizes the American Concrete Institute’s 100- 

year contribution as the standards development organization of the 

concrete industry and for the safe and technologically current construction. This resolution was agreed to on November 4, 2003. 

APPLAUDING THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO KEEP AMERICA MOVING AND RECOGNIZING NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK 

H. CON. RES. 420 

This concurrent resolution states that the 108th Congress applauds the men and women who keep America moving, recognizes 

National Transportation Week by supporting the goals of that 

Week and urges all Americans to become more aware of the benefits and contributions of transportation to the United States economy. It was passed by the House on May 17, 2004 and by the Senate on May 20, 2004. 

OTHER LEGISLATION

THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS 

(TEALU) 

H.R. 3550 

The Subcommittee also developed and reported H.R. 3550, the 

Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA LU), which reauthorizes the Federal highway, public transportation, highway 

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safety, and motor carrier safety programs for six years. H.R. 3550 

passed the House on April 2, 2004, and Conferees were appointed 

on June 3, 2004. Subsequent Conference meetings were held on 

June 9, June 23, July 7, July 20 and July 22, 2004. A Conference 

Report was not agreed upon. Thus, pursuant to Public Law 108– 

310, authorization for the highway, transit, and safety programs 

expires on May 31, 2005. 

OVER-THE-ROAD BUS SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 875 

The Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act of 2003, H.R. 

875, directs the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, to 

establish a program to make grants to private operators of overthe-road buses for specified system-wide security improvements to 

their operations, including the reimbursement of extraordinary security-related costs incurred since September 11, 2001. The bill was 

ordered reported on March 13, 2003. No further action was taken. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TERRORISM PREVENTION AND 

RESPONSE ACT OF 2004 

H.R. 5082 

H.R. 5082, the Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention and 

Response Act of 2004, was written and reported by the Subcommittee with the purpose of awarding grants to transit agencies 

and bus operators to improve security in a manner consistent with 

the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. It was reported by 

the Committee on October 6, 2004. No further action was taken. 

EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES 

SHOULD REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR DRIVER’S LICENSES 

TO DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO EXERCISE GREATLY 

INCREASED CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN THE PROXIMITY 

OF A POTENTIALLY VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL. 

H. CON. RES. 56 

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of the Congress 

that States should require candidates for driver’s licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual. 

It passed the House on June 22, 2004. There was no subsequent 

Senate action. 

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EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF 

BUCKLE UP AMERICA WEEK 

H. CON. RES. 166 

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress in support of 

Buckle Up America Week. H. Con. Res. 166 passed the House on 

May 19, 2003. There was no subsequent Senate action. 

RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL STONE, SAND AND GRAVEL 

ASSOCIATION FOR REACHING ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY, 

AND FOR THE MANY VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS MEMBERS TO THE NATION’S ECONOMY AND TO IMPROVING 

THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE CONSTANTLY EXPANDING ROLES STONE, SAND, AND GRAVEL SERVE IN 

THE NATION’S EVERYDAY LIFE 

H. CON. RES. 280 

This resolution recognizes the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital 

contributions of its members to the Nation’s economy and to improving the quality of life through the constantly expanding roles 

stone, sand, and gravel serve in the Nation’s everyday life. It 

passed the House on November 4, 2003. There was no subsequent 

Senate action. 

HEARINGS

The Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, and Pipelines held a 

total of 11 hearings in the 108th Congress. 

The Subcommittee’s first hearing of the 108th Congress was held 

on March 4, 2003. In this hearing, the Subcommittee followed up 

on an 18 hearing series begun in the 107th Congress concerning reauthorization of the Federal-aid highways and transit, and safety 

programs. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century 

(TEA 21)(P. L. 105–178, as amended by title IX of P.L. 105–206) 

reauthorized these programs in the 105th Congress. The Subcommittee heard testimony addressing the research, development, 

and education programs at the Federal Highway Administration 

(FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Motor 

Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA), and RSPA. Officials from these 

federal programs testified concerning their respective research, development and education activities. 

On March 13, 2003, the Subcommittee heard testimony on the 

status of the nation’s highway and transit systems. A panel of witnesses addressed research that has been completed on the needs of 

the nation’s highway and transit system and how to meet those 

needs. 

On March 24, 2003, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 

Sanford, Florida, on the safety of commercial motor vehicle traffic 

in the State of Florida. The Subcommittee heard testimony from 

local government and industry representatives on the status of 

Florida’s truck safety, highway safety, and freight mobility. 

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On April 1–3, 2003, the Subcommittee held a three-day series of 

hearings, at which Members presented their priority projects and 

policy requests for the reauthorization of Federal highway, transit, 

and highway safety programs. 

On April 15, 2003, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in Lincoln, Nebraska, on highway—railway crossing issues and Midwest 

transportation infrastructure needs. The Subcommittee heard testimony from Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns, State and local government officials, and representatives of local organizations on rail 

crossing issues and Midwest highway and transit needs. 

On May 7, 2003, the Subcommittee continued its series of hearings concerning the reauthorization of the Federal-aid highways 

and transit, and safety programs with a hearing on state and local 

highway and transit needs. Governors from three states testified 

about the highway and transit needs in their states on the first 

panel. Local elected officials were represented on the second panel 

and testified on the highway and transit needs in their communities. 

On May 15, 2003, the Subcommittee continued its series of hearings concerning the reauthorization of the Federal-aid highway, 

transit, and safety programs with the first of a three-part hearing 

on the Administration’s reauthorization proposal: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act 

(SAFETEA). This first hearing concerned an overview of Administration’s reauthorization proposal. 

On May 20, 2003, the Subcommittee continued its series of hearings concerning the reauthorization of the Federal-aid highway, 

transit, and safety programs with the second of a three-part hearing on the Administration’s reauthorization proposal: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act 

(SAFETEA). This second hearing focused on the FHWA and FMCA 

programs. 

On May 21, 2003, the Subcommittee continued its series of hearings concerning the reauthorization of the Federal-aid highway, 

transit, and safety programs with the third of a three-part hearing 

on the Administration’s reauthorization proposal: the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act 

(SAFETEA). This third hearing concerned the FTA and NHTSA 

programs. 

On June 16, 2004, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing 

with regard to pipeline safety regulation by the Office of Pipeline 

Safety within the RSPA. 

On June 22, 2004, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing 

to examine current issues of public transportation security, including: the roles and responsibilities of FTA and DHS; the state of 

preparedness in the transit industry; and the security needs and 

funding priorities for deterrence and mitigation of security threats 

against the nation’s public transportation systems. 

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ACTIVITIES OF THE RAILROADS SUBCOMMITTEE 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FY 2004 

H.R. 2763 

(Public Law 108–199) 

(EMERGENCY DIRECTED RAIL SERVICE ACT (H.R. 2712))

This legislation includes a provision (Section 150) to provide for 

emergency directed service powers under the auspices of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) if Amtrak shuts down. It gives the 

STB the authority to order the continued maintenance, signaling, 

and dispatching of the Northeast Corridor and other Amtrak lines. 

It permits the STB to use Federal funds to compensate the entity 

that conducts these services and to indemnify it with respect to any 

increased liability exposure. The legislation also authorizes the 

STB to direct service and to provide interim financial assistance to 

commuter operations around the country affected by an Amtrak 

shutdown. 

The legislation authorizes the STB to provide funding to the extent appropriated (including the payment of increased insurance 

premiums) to support operation of the Northeast Corridor. In the 

case of a failure of existing freight or commuter rail passenger 

transportation operations caused by cessation of service by Amtrak, 

the STB may not direct a rail carrier to undertake specified activities to continue operations unless: (1) the rail carrier is operationally capable of conducting the directed service in a safe and efficient manner; and (2) funding for such directed service is provided 

by congressional appropriations. 

OTHER LEGISLATION

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION 

ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (RIDE 21) 

H.R. 2571 

This legislation, as reported by the Committee on September 18, 2003, permits states or interstate compacts to issue $12 billion in 

tax-credit bonds and $12 billion in tax-exempt bonds for the development of new high-speed rail corridors. 

The bill also amends the Swift Rail Development Act (or ‘‘Swift 

Act’’) to make corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. It authorizes appropriations of $100 

million per year for FY 2004 through FY 2011 for these purposes. 

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It also amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary’s authority to provide direct 

loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement 

projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and 

joint ventures that include at least one railroad. It extends the 

meaning of ‘‘railroad’’ for rail rehabilitation and infrastructure financing (RRIF) program purposes, to include modern high-speed 

ground transportation technology such as magnetic levitation. 

The legislation expands the existing Railroad Rehabilitation and 

Infrastructure Financing (RRIF) loan and loan guarantee program 

by increasing funding authority from $3.5 billion to $35 billion of 

outstanding loan principal at any time and increases from $1 billion to $7 billion the set-aside for projects primarily benefiting nonClass I freight railroads (shortline railroads) prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from establishing any limit on the amount 

of one loan or loan guarantee issued under the program, and removes other administratively imposed requirements on the program, such as a requirement making the Federal government the 

lender of last resort. 

(The Swift Act provisions of H.R. 2571 were approved by the 

House as part of H.R. 3550.) 

AMTRAK REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 2572 

H.R. 2572 as reported by the Committee on September 17, 2003, authorizes $2 billion per year for each of fiscal years 2004 through 

2006 to the Secretary of Transportation for the benefit of Amtrak 

capital and operating expenses, and Amtrak excess railroad retirement expenses. 

The Secretary is required to set aside a reserve to ensure that 

Amtrak meets all of its contractual obligations related to commuter 

rail and state-supported rail services. Amtrak is also required to 

submit to the Secretary comprehensive business plans and followup reports with a separate accounting for its various lines of business, and reports related to capital project expenditures. 

According to Amtrak, this level of funding would be sufficient to 

complete the first three years of Amtrak’s five year capital plan, 

which is geared to restoring the Amtrak system, including the 

Northeast Corridor, to a good state of repair. 

RAIL PASSENGER DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 

2003 

H.R. 874 

H.R. 874 establishes procedures to ensure timely and sensitive 

handling of intercity passenger rail accident information needed by 

accident victims and their families. The legislation tracks the aviation disaster assistance legislation, which has proven successful 

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senger carrier, and a designated non-profit charitable organization. 

The designated organization is in charge of providing necessary 

counseling services, ensuring a private venue for families to grieve, 

and assisting families in a variety of matters, including a possible 

memorial service. 

The bill applies to Amtrak and other intercity rail passenger 

service. Amtrak is the only current passenger rail carrier that 

would be affected by the provisions of the bill. 

On May 8, 2003, the House passed H.R. 874. No further action 

was taken. 

HEARINGS

On February 26, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads, together 

with the Subcommittee on Aviation, heard testimony on the possible uses of high-speed rail to reduce airport congestion and improve commercial airline service. Aviation’s inherent speed advantage is limited by air traffic infrastructure and airline operating 

models. Access and egress times can have an impact when the airport is far from the center city and the trip distance is relatively 

short. Proponents believe that high-speed trains are viable alternatives to airplanes in certain short-haul markets. 

On March 6, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads heard testimony from industry, government, industry, and union officials, providing suggestions for improvement or expansion of rail infrastructure policies and programs. The three rail programs discussed 

were: the Railroad Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Finance 

(RRIF) program, a ‘‘light density rail pilot projects’’ program created by TEA21, and the Swift Rail Development Act. 

On April 30, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads received testimony from government, industry, and union officials on Amtrak’s 

current financial and operational situation and prospects. 

On May 20, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads received testimony to evaluate the STB’s funding and personnel requirements, 

and its administrative affiliation with the DOT, for possible reauthorization. Among the resource issues discussed was the appropriate level of staffing needed to meet the Board’s continuing regulatory responsibilities and efforts to retain staff with expertise in 

STB issues. 

On June 10, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing 

to evaluate the new technologies being developed to enhance the 

operational safety of freight and passenger trains. The Subcommittee heard from Administration and industry officials regarding their ideas on how to continue to improve railroad safety technologies. 

On June 26, 2003, the Subcommittee on Railroads received testimony to evaluate proposals to provide new financing mechanisms 

for national rail infrastructure. The witnesses advocated a variety 

of proposed means of providing public financing for improvement 

and rehabilitation of rail infrastructure, including shortline railroad infrastructure grants, Rail Infrastructure Development and 

Expansion Act for the 21st Century (RIDE 21, H.R. 2571), National 

Railroad Infrastructure Program Act (H.R. 1617), AASHTO Infrastructure Finance Corporation, the Railway Supply Institute’s Rail 

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Finance Corporation proposal, and the Local Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2003 (H.R. 876). 

On March 5, 2004, the Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing to evaluate Federal jurisdictional issues and railroad operational and safety concerns regarding transportation of nuclear 

waste to the Yucca Mountain Repository. The Department of Energy (DOE) has determined that rail is the preferred option for 

transport of spent fuel and nuclear waste to the Yucca Mountain 

Repository in Nevada. The Subcommittee heard from a number of 

Administration, State and local government officials, and environmental industry representatives on the subject. 

On March 31, 2004, the Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing to examine the current state of economic regulations governing 

rail carriers. 

On May 5, 2004, the Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing 

to examine current issues of preparedness, processes, and resources 

affecting security of rail transport—freight, intercity passenger, 

and commuter. Given the increased importance of railroad security 

in the post-9/11 era, especially after the bomb detonations in a Madrid commuter rail station, the Subcommittee received testimony 

from Administration officials, Amtrak, labor representatives, as 

well as shortline and freight railroad companies. 

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SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON 

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT 

During the 108th Congress, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, chaired by Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. with Congressman Jerry F. Costello serving as Ranking 

Democratic Member, had referred to it or took action on eight bills 

that became public laws, four bills that were approved by the 

House but did not become public law, two bills that were approved 

by the Committee but did not move through the full House, and 

one bill that was approved by the Subcommittee but was not considered by the Committee. The Committee also approved 28 Committee Resolutions authorizing studies by the Corps of Engineers 

of potential water resources projects and one Committee Resolution 

authorizing a small flood control project to be carried out by the 

Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Subcommittee held 

23 hearings during the 108th Congress. 

ENACTED LEGISLATION

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 

YEAR 2004 

H.R. 1588 

(Public Law 108–136) 

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 includes several provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the 

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Section 314 

authorizes the Secretary of Defense to utilize mitigation banks 

when carrying mitigation for adverse wetlands impacts. Section 

314 also directs the Secretary of the Army to issue regulations establishing performance standards and criteria for the use of on-site, 

off-site, in-lieu fee mitigation, and mitigation banks as compensatory mitigation in permits issued under section 404 of the Clean 

Water Act. Section 2862 authorizes the transfer of land on Umnak 

Island, Alaska, between certain Alaska native village corporations 

and the Department of the Interior, and addresses environmental 

restoration requirements associated with the transfer. H.R. 1588 

was not referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, but the Committee participated in the conference as conferees on the sections identified above, as well as other sections of 

the bill. The bill became Public Law 108–136. 

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A BILL TO RESOLVE THE BOUNDARY CONFLICTS IN 

BARRY AND STONE COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI 

S. 1167 

(Public Law 108–279) 

S. 1167, a bill to resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone 

counties in the State of Missouri, establishes a mechanism to resolve disputes over the boundaries of the Mark Twain National 

Forest arising from a property survey carried out by the Army 

Corps of Engineers. The companion bill in the House of Representatives, H.R. 2304, which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and in addition, to the Committee on Transportation and 

Infrastructure, passed the House on November 17, 2003. This bill 

became Public Law 108–279. 

THE WATER SUPPLY, RELIABILITY, AND 

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT ACT 

H.R. 2828 

(Public Law 108–361) 

The Water Supply, Reliability, and Improvement Act, provides a 

framework for Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers, to use existing 

authorities to help implement the California Bay-Delta Program 

Record of Decision. This bill also authorizes $90 million for the Secretary of the Army to undertake the construction and implementation of levee stability programs or projects for such purposes as 

flood control, ecosystem restoration, water supply, water conveyance, and water quality objectives. H.R. 2828 was referred to the 

Committee on Resources and, in addition, to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure. This bill became Public Law 

108–361. 

RONALD W. REAGAN NATIONAL DEFENSE 

AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 4200 

(Public Law 108–375) 

The Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for 

Fiscal Year 2005 includes several provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Section 311 relates to the satisfaction of certain audit requirements of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense 

under section 111(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Section 313 

amends section 591 of the Water Resources Development Act of 

1999 to increase the authorization from $12 million to $22 million. 

Section 314 authorizes construction by the Army Corps of Engineers of a small boat harbor at Unalaska, Alaska, contingent upon 

completion of a favorable report of the Chief of Engineers. Section 

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2847 amends section 563 of the Water Resources Development Act 

of 1999 to modify authority for an Army Corps of Engineers land 

conveyance in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition, the Committee was a conferee on Department of Defense land conveyances 

authorized in sections 2843, 2866, 2867, as a result of the Committee’s jurisdiction over section 120(h) of CERCLA. H.R. 4200 was not 

referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 

but the Committee participated in the conference as conferees on 

the sections identified above, as well as other sections of the bill. 

This bill became Public Law 108–375. 

A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION 

CONTROL ACT TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM 

H.R. 4731 

(Public Law 108–399) 

This law amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, at $35 million per year 

through fiscal year 2010. The purpose of the National Estuary Program is to promote long-term protection of estuaries through collaborative voluntary efforts of Federal, State, local, non-profit, and 

private interests. Congressman Gerlach and Congresswoman 

Tauscher introduced H.R. 4731 on June 25, 2004. H.R. 4731 was 

referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 

The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee considered 

this bill on July 15, 2004. The Subcommittee reported the bill favorably without amendment, to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, by voice vote. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met in open session on July 21, 2004, and ordered 

the bill reported to the House by voice vote. The Committee filed 

its report on September 13, 2004 (H. Rept. 108–678). The House 

considered H.R. 4731 under suspension of the rules and passed it 

by voice vote on September 29, 2004. On October 11, 2004, the Senate cleared the bill for the President, by unanimous consent. The 

bill became Public Law 108–399. 

A BILL TO AMEND THE TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY ESTUARY AND BEACH SEWAGE CLEANUP ACT OF 2000 TO 

EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 

H.R. 4794 

(Public Law 108–425) 

This law amends the authority of the United States to enter into 

a fee-for-services contract with the owner of a privately financed 

secondary wastewater treatment facility located in Mexico to provide improved wastewater treatment along the U.S.-Mexico border 

so that untreated or partially treated sewage from Tijuana, Mexico 

no longer flows north into the San Diego, California area. The law 

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templated by the Act. On July 9, 2004, Representatives Hunter, 

Filner, Davis, Cunningham, and Issa introduced H.R. 4794. The 

bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and, in addition, to the Committee on International Relations. The Subcommittee considered this bill on July 15, 2004, and 

reported the bill favorably without amendment, to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, by voice vote. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met in open session on July 

21, 2004, and ordered the bill reported to the House without 

amendment by voice vote. The Committee filed its report on September 15, 2004 (House Report 108–688, Part I). The House considered H.R. 4794, with an amendment, under suspension of the rules 

and passed it by voice vote on October 6, 2004. On November 16, 

2004, the Senate cleared the bill for the President, by unanimous 

consent. The bill became Public Law 108–425. 

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HYPOXIA AMENDMENTS 

ACT OF 2004 

S. 3014 

(Public Law 108–356) 

The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Amendments Act of 2004 

reauthorizes the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and 

Control Act of 1998. S. 3014 was introduced on November 19, 2004, 

and passed the Senate without amendment that same day by unanimous consent. The bill was held at the desk and passed the House 

by unanimous consent on November 20, 2004. S. 3014 originated 

in the Senate as S. 247 and in the House as H.R. 1856. H.R. 1856 

was introduced by Mr. Ehlers and others on April 29, 2003, and 

was referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the 

Committee on Resources. The Committee on Science reported the 

bill favorably to the House on October 24, 2003 (H. Rept. 108–326, 

part 1). The bill was referred sequentially to the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure on November 7, 2003. On July 

7, 2003, the House considered H.R. 1856, with an amendment, 

under suspension of the rules and passed the bill by voice vote. No 

further action was taken on H.R. 1856. Instead, the Senate introduced a new bill, S. 3014, which became Public Law 108–456. 

THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR 

FISCAL YEAR 2005 

H.R. 4818 

(Public Law 108–447) 

The Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2005 includes several provisions under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. In Division C, 

making appropriations for Energy and Water Development, title VI 

incorporates the text of S. 1351 and H.R. 3044, amending the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to change the current threemember governing board of directors to a nine member advisory 

board and to direct the board to appoint a chief executive officer 

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to carry out the day-to-day management of the TVA. Division C 

also includes several Army Corps of Engineers authorizations. Division H, making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies includes a provision 

(Section 520) that requires TVA to file information with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) that would be required if TVA 

were regulated by the SEC. This bill became Public Law 108–447. 

OTHER LEGISLATION

WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 2557 

H.R. 2557, the Water Resources Development Act of 2003, authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out projects and studies for improvements to rivers and harbors, flood damage reduction, and environmental restoration, and other water-related purposes. Sponsored by Representatives Young, Oberstar, Duncan, and Costello, this bill was 

introduced on June 23, 2003, and was referred to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure. In addition to other projects 

and policy initiatives, H.R. 2557 incorporated the subject matter of 

H.R. 590, introduced by Rep. Leach and Rep. Boswell on February 

5, 2003; H.R. 1445, introduced by Rep. DeLauro and others on 

March 26, 2003; H.R. 1817, introduced by Rep. Stupak on April 11, 

2003; H.R. 2245, introduced by Rep. LoBiondo and Rep. Lampson 

on May 22, 2003; and H.R. 3760, introduced by Rep. Otter and Rep. 

Simpson on February 3, 2004. On July 17, 2003, the Subcommittee 

on Water Resources and Environment marked up the Water Resources Development Act of 2003 and reported it favorably, with an 

amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote. On July 23, 2003, 

the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee marked up H.R. 

2557 and ordered it reported, with an amendment, to the House by 

voice vote. The Committee filed its report on September 5, 2003 (H. 

Rept. 108–265). On September 24, 2003, the House of Representatives considered H.R. 2557 under H. Res. 375, and passed the bill 

by a vote of 412 to 8. No further action was taken on this bill. 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS SECURITY ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 866 

H.R. 866, the Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act of 2003, 

authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 

Agency to make grants for vulnerability assessments and security 

enhancements at publicly owned treatment works, to provide technical assistance on security measures to small publicly owned 

treatment works, and to provide for the improvement of vulnerability self-assessment methodologies and tools. Rep. Young, Rep. 

Oberstar, Rep. Duncan, and Rep. Costello introduced this legislation on February 13, 2003. The bill was referred to the Committee 

on Transportation and Infrastructure. On February 26, 2003, the 

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ordered H.R. 866 reported to the House by voice vote. The Committee filed its report 

on March 11, 2003 (H. Rept. 108–33). The House considered H.R. 

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866 under suspension of the rules and passed it by a vote of 413 

to 2 on May 7, 2003. No further action was taken on this bill. 

TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER COMMISSION ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 135 

H.R. 135, the Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 

2003, establishes a nine-member commission to provide for water 

assessments to project future water supply and demand, review 

current water management programs at each level of government, 

and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy 

to ensure an adequate and dependable water supply to meet America’s needs for the next 50 years. Rep. Linder and others introduced 

this bill on January 7, 2003. It was referred to the Committee on 

Resources and, in addition, to the Committee on Transportation 

and Infrastructure. The House considered H.R. 135 under suspension of the rules on November 21, 2003, and passed the bill by 

voice vote. No further action was taken on this bill. 

A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN RESTORATION PROGRAM 

H.R. 4470 

H.R. 4470, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 

Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lake 

Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program extends that program 

through fiscal year 2010. Under the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, EPA may provide up to $20 million a year in assistance for restoration projects and studies and public education 

relating to restoring the ecological health of the Basin. Rep. Vitter 

and others introduced H.R. 4470 on June 1, 2004, and the bill was 

referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 

The Subcommittee considered this bill on July 15, 2004, and reported the bill favorably without amendment to the Transportation 

and Infrastructure Committee, by voice vote. The Transportation 

and Infrastructure Committee met in open session on July 21, 

2004, and ordered the bill reported to the House by voice vote without amendment. The Committee filed its report on September 13, 

2004 (H. Rept. 108–676). The House considered H.R. 4470 under 

suspension of the rules and passed it by voice vote on October 6, 

2004. No further action was taken on this bill. 

THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 6 

H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2003, is a bill to address energy 

conservation, research, and development and the security and diversity of energy supply. Rep. Tauzin and others introduced H.R. 

6 on April 7, 2003. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, 

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tation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Agriculture. This 

legislation includes several items that fall within the jurisdiction of 

the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, including 

matters relating to electricity generation and distribution affecting 

the Tennessee Valley Authority, matters relating to hydropower facilities on federal lands, an amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and various environmental matters relating to energy infrastructure. H.R. 6 passed the House on April 11, 2003, by 

a vote of 247 to 175. The Senate passed the bill with an amendment in the nature of a substitute on July 31, 2003, by a vote of 

84 to 14. The Senate appointed conferees on September 4, 2003. 

The House appointed conferees on September 5, 2003. The Conference Committee met on September 5, 2003. The Conference Report (H. Rept. 108–375) was filed on November 18, 2003, and 

passed the House on that day under H. Res. 443, by a vote of 246 

to 180. The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Conference Report on November 21, 2003, by a vote of 57 to 40. No further action 

was taken on this bill. 

WATER QUALITY INVESTMENT ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 874 

H.R. 784, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2003, authorizes 

$1.5 billion in grants to municipalities and States to help them 

solve sewer overflows. Rep. Camp, Rep. Pascrell, and others introduced H.R. 784 on February 13, 2003. The bill was referred to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee marked up the bill on July 

15, 2004, and approved the bill, as amended, by voice vote. The 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up the 

bill on July 21, 2004, and ordered it reported by voice vote. The 

Committee filed its report on September 13, 2004 (House Report 

108–675). No further action was taken on this bill. 

A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT TO REAUTHORIZE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM 

H.R. 4688 

H.R. 4688, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 

Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program, reauthorizes the 

Chesapeake Bay Program’s $40 million annual funding level 

through fiscal year 2010. The Chesapeake Bay Program is a unique 

regional partnership that directs and conducts the restoration of 

the Chesapeake Bay under the voluntary Chesapeake Bay Agreement, first adopted in 1983. Rep. Gilchrest and others introduced 

H.R. 4688 on June 24, 2004. The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Subcommittee 

considered this bill on July 15, 2004, and reported the bill favorably without amendment to the Transportation and Infrastructure 

Committee, by voice vote. The Transportation and Infrastructure 

Committee met in open session on July 21, 2004, and ordered the 

bill H.R. 4688 reported to the House by voice vote. The Committee 

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filed its report on September 13, 2004 (H. Rept. 108–677). No further action was taken on this bill. 

WATER QUALITY fINANCING ACT OF 2003 

H.R. 1560 

H.R. 1560, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2003, authorizes 

$20 billion in federal grants over five years for the Clean Water Act 

State Revolving Loan Funds for increased investment in wastewater infrastructure and would encourage reductions in the cost of 

constructing and maintaining that infrastructure. Rep. Duncan and 

Rep. Young introduced H.R. 1560 on April 2, 2003. The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. On 

July 17, 2003, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment marked up the bill, and reported it favorably, with an amendment, to the Full Committee by voice vote. No further action was 

taken on this bill. 

HEARINGS

The Subcommittee held a hearing on February 27, 2003, to receive testimony on agency budget requests and program priorities 

for FY 2004 from various agencies under the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction. Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 

the Environmental Protection Agency, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 

the Natural Resources Conservation Service testified. 

On March 5, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Independent Peer Review of Products that Support Agency Decisionmaking. Testimony was heard from the Environmental Protection 

Agency, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Army Corps 

of Engineers on how they review scientific and technical products 

that support their decision-making. The Subcommittee also heard 

recommendations from interested parties about how to improve the 

review processes of these agencies. 

On March 19, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Meeting 

the Nation’s Wastewater Infrastructure Needs. Testimony was 

heard from representatives of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the 

Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, the Water Infrastructure Network, Rural Community Assistance Programs, Prince Georges County Department of Environmental Resources, and the National Utility Contractors Association. 

On April 30, 2003, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing with 

the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on 

Interpretations of Existing Ownership Requirements for U.S. Flag 

Dredges. Testimony was heard from the Bureau of Customs and 

Border Protection regarding interpretations of ownership for dredging vessels, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the 

dredging contracting that they do to construct and maintain U.S. 

ports and waterways. Also testifying was the American Association 

of Port Authorities and representatives of the dredging industry. 

On May 7, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive testimony on H.R. 135, the Twenty-First Century Water Commission 

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Act of 2003, relating to the study and development of recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water 

needs. Testimony was heard from Rep. Linder, the U.S. Army 

Corps of Engineers, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Interstate Council on Water Policy. 

On May 22, 2003, and June 4, 2003, the Subcommittee held 

hearings on Water: Is It the Oil of the 21st Century. On the first 

day of the hearing, the Subcommittee reviewed water scarcity and 

demand. Testimony was received from representatives of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Frederick County, 

Maryland; Dow Chemical Company; and the American Farm Bureau Federation. On the second day of hearings, the Subcommittee 

examined various responses to water supply problems. Testimony 

was received from representatives of a water company, the Texas 

Water Development Board, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, the United States Conference of Mayors and 

Urban Water Council, and from water resources experts. 

On June 11, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on EPA 

Grants Management: Persistent Problems and Proposed Solutions. 

Testimony was heard from the EPA’s Office of Inspector General, 

the General Accounting Office (GAO, since renamed the Government Accountability Office), and the Environmental Protection 

Agency’s Office of Administration and Resources Management. 

On June 19, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive 

testimony from GAO, the Association of State and Interstate Water 

Pollution Control Administrators, the Western Coalition of Arid 

States, and a representative of the environmental community. The 

hearing focused on the need to update water quality standards to 

improve the management and results of Clean Water Act Programs. 

On September 17, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive testimony on Contributions of Ports and Inland Waterways to 

the Nation’s Inter-nodal Transportation System. Testimony was received from the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation; the Honorable John Paul Woodley, Jr., 

Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works); and Lieutenant 

General Robert B. Flowers, Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers. 

On November 20, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Financing Port Infrastructure—Who Should Pay? Testimony was received from Rep. Rohrabacher, Rep. Ose, the American Association 

of Port Authorities, the Waterfront Coalition, and the World Shipping Council regarding financing of port infrastructure. 

On February 26, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive testimony on Agency Budget Requests and Program Priorities 

for FY 2005 from various agencies under the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction. Representatives from the U.S. Department of the Army, 

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection 

Agency, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the International Boundary and Water Commission, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, 

and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration testified. 

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On March 25, 2004, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing with 

the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on 

Ballast Water Management: New International Standards and National Invasive Species Act Reauthorization. Witnesses from the 

U.S. Coast Guard, the Chamber of Shipping of America, the Lake 

Carriers’ Association, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the 

Northeast-Midwest Institute, the Great Lakes Cities Initiative, and 

the Ocean Conservancy testified on international ballast water 

management standards recently agreed to by the International 

Maritime Organization and on reauthorization of the ballast water 

management provisions of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance 

Prevention and Control Act. 

On March 30, 2004, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing 

on the inconsistent regulation of wetlands and other waters. Rep. 

Ose, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Association of Flood and Stormwater 

Management Agencies, the Nationwide Public Projects Coalition, 

Bronco Construction, American Farm Bureau Federation, and the 

Western Environmental Law Center testified. The hearing focused 

on the inconsistent determinations by agencies of what is, and is 

not, subject to Federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. 

On April 28, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Aging 

Water Supply Infrastructure. Representatives of the American 

Water Works Association, the Association of Metropolitan Water 

Agencies, the Rural Water Association, and the U.S. Conference of 

Mayors’ Urban Water Council discussed problems and impacts of 

aging infrastructure. 

On May 20, 2004 and May 21, 2004, the Subcommittee held 

hearings on Great Lakes Water Quality and Restoration Efforts. 

On the first day of hearings, Federal agencies testified regarding 

their efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality and restore the 

health of the ecosystem with Canada. On the second day of hearings, Members of Congress, representatives of the Council of Great 

Lakes Governors, the International Joint Commission, GAO, and a 

scientist involved in Great Lakes restoration efforts, testified on 

the progress made to date and made recommendations for improvement to the Great Lakes. 

On June 24, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the proposal for the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway Navigation 

Improvement and Ecosystem Restoration Project. Testimony was 

heard from Rep. Hulshof, Federal Agencies, Upper Mississippi 

River Basin Association, the Midwest Area River Coalition (MARC 

2000), the National Corn Growers Association, the National Academy of Sciences, and Environmental Defense. 

On July 8, 2004, the Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on 

four bills: H.R. 784, the ‘‘Water Quality Investment Act of 2003’’; 

H.R. 4470, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 

to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program; H.R. 4688, a bill to amend 

the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program; and H.R. 4731, a bill to amend the Federal 

Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary 

Program. Testimony was received from Members of Congress, representatives of State and local governments and nongovernmental 

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organizations with expertise in sewage treatment and aquatic ecosystem restoration. 

On July 15, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing to receive 

testimony on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Project. Witnesses included Members of Congress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 

the State of Louisiana, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, 

the Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Port Fourchon, and 

the Shell Pipeline Company. 

On July 20, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Ensuring 

Value from EPA Grants, to determine if procedures are in place to 

ensure that all EPA grants will produce measurable environmental 

benefits. The Subcommittee received testimony from the Inspector 

General of the Environmental Protection Agency, the GAO, the Office of Administration and Resources Management of the EPA, the 

Institute for Regulatory Science, and Portage Environmental. 

On July 22, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan—The First Major Projects. 

Testimony was heard from Representative Foley, the U.S. Army 

Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners, Audubon of Florida and the Independent Scientific Review Panel—Indian River Lagoon. 

On September 30, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on Are 

Citizen Suit Provisions of the Clean Water Act Being Misused? 

Testimony was received from representatives of two communities 

in Northern California and from the City of Los Angeles about 

their experiences with lawsuits filed under the Clean Water Act’s 

citizen suit provisions. 

SUMMARY OF OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES 

WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act and 

Water Infrastructure Programs 

The oversight plan included a review of wastewater treatment 

and water pollution control funding issues, including levels and 

sources of funding and management of grant and loan programs; 

wastewater security and infrastructure needs; watershed, market, 

and performance-based approaches to regulation; regulatory issues 

involving total maximum daily loads, water quality standards, effluent limitations, and permitting; data quality issues, and continued efforts to improve the management of combined and sanitary 

sewer overflows, stormwater, and nonpoint source pollution. The 

Subcommittee examined EPA Clean Water Act and water infrastructure program issues as part of a hearing the Subcommittee 

held on February 27, 2003, on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2004. The Subcommittee also received testimony on EPA Clean Water Act and water infrastructure program 

issues in a hearing held on February 26, 2004 on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. The Subcommittee held a hearing on June 19, 2003, to receive testimony 

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the management and results of Clean Water Act programs. On 

March 19, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on meeting the 

nation’s wastewater infrastructure needs. The hearing led to the 

development of H.R. 1560, the ‘‘Water Quality Financing Act of 

2003.’’ The Subcommittee reported H.R. 1560, as amended, favorably to the Full Committee, by voice vote on July 17, 2003. The 

Subcommittee also held a hearing on aging water supply infrastructure on April 28, 2004, and received testimony on the problems and impacts of aging water infrastructure. Additionally, on 

May 20 and 21, 2004, the Subcommittee held hearings on efforts 

to improve Great Lakes water quality and restore the health of the 

Great Lakes ecosystem, the progress made to date, and recommendations for further improvements to the Great Lakes. The 

Subcommittee also held a follow-up public meeting on June 7, 

2004, in Chicago, on water quality and restoration efforts underway in the Great Lakes basin. On September 30, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing on the citizen suit provisions of the Clean 

Water Act and whether the provisions are being misused. In addition, the Subcommittee held a hearing on July 8, 2004, regarding 

legislative proposals to amend the Clean Water Act to extend the 

authorization of appropriations for the National Estuary Program 

(H.R. 4731), the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program 

(H.R. 4470), and the Chesapeake Bay Program (H.R. 4688), and to 

authorize $1.5 billion in grants to municipalities and States to help 

them solve sewer overflow problems (H.R. 784). The Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure ordered the bills H.R. 4731, H.R. 

4470, H.R. 4688, and H.R. 784 reported to the House on July 21, 

2004. H.R. 4731 became Public Law 108–399. In addition to formal 

hearings, the Subcommittee Chairman requested GAO to assess 

the need for improved guidance and support from EPA to help 

States improve their water quality standards. This request led to 

GAO’s publication of the report, ‘‘Water Quality: Improved EPA 

Guidance and Support Can Help States Develop Water Quality 

Standards that Better Target Cleanup Efforts,’’ in February 2003. 

The Subcommittee Chairman also requested GAO to assess the 

need for improved coordination between Federal and State agencies 

of the collection of water data needed to support key water management decisions. This request led to GAO’s publication of the report, ‘‘Watershed Management: Better Coordination of Data Collection Efforts Needed to Support Key Decisions,’’ in June 2004. 

2. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Water Resources Program 

The plan included a review of efforts to improve the efficiency 

and effectiveness of the organization and the management and mission of the civil works program of the Army Corps of Engineers, including the selection, planning, and implementation of water resources projects; financing of harbor and inland waterways infrastructure; and efforts to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and 

fairness of the agency’s regulatory programs, including those pertaining to wetlands (including the scope and procedural and substantive requirements of the permitting programs) and dredging 

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ets for FY 2004. The Subcommittee also received testimony on 

Corps water resources program issues in a hearing held on February 26, 2004, on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. On March 5, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on independent peer review of scientific and technical products 

that support agency decision-making in the Corps and other agencies. In addition, the Subcommittee held a series of hearings related to ports and navigation. On April 30, 2003, the Subcommittee 

held a joint hearing with the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on interpretations of existing ownership requirements for U.S. flag dredges. The Subcommittee also received 

testimony at a hearing on September 17, 2003, regarding contributions of ports and inland waterways to the nation’s intermodal 

transportation system. Additionally, on November 20, 2003, the 

Subcommittee held a hearing on financing of port infrastructure. 

On March 30, 2004, the Subcommittee received testimony at an 

oversight hearing on the inconsistent regulation of wetlands and 

other waters around the nation. 

3. EPA—Superfund/CERCLA and Brownfields 

The plan included a review of efforts to improve the efficiency, 

effectiveness, and fairness of the contaminated site cleanup process 

and the process of assessing natural resources damages; a review 

of the liability, financing, and settlement mechanisms and procedures under the current Superfund program, including implementation of the Small Business Liability Protection Act; a review of 

the role of the States in conducting and financing cleanups; a review of the relationships among the States, EPA, and other Federal 

entities in implementing the Superfund program; and a review of 

ongoing Federal, State, and local efforts to revitalize ‘‘brownfields,’’ 

including implementation of the Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act. The Subcommittee examined EPA 

Superfund and Brownfields program issues as part of a hearing the 

Subcommittee held on February 27, 2003, on agencies’ proposed 

program priorities and budgets for FY 2004. The Subcommittee 

also received testimony on EPA Superfund and Brownfields program issues in a hearing held on February 26, 2004, on agencies’ 

proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. In response 

to a June 2004 EPA Office of Inspector General (EPA–IG) report 

to Congress on the implementation of the Brownfields Program, 

which identified a number of challenges facing the program, including determining the staff and resources needed to effectively manage and run the program, the Subcommittee Chairman requested 

the EPA-IG to evaluate the costs and resources being used to carry 

out the program as well as identify options to minimize administrative and program costs. This request will result in the EPA–IG producing a report on the administrative and program costs and resources being used to carry out the Brownfields Program and options to minimize costs. 

4. Corps and EPA Regional Water and Ecosystem Restoration 

Issues 

The plan included a review of regional and local projects and controversies involving water quality, water supply, environmental 

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protection, and flood control. In a hearing held on February 26, 

2004, the Subcommittee received testimony from the United States 

Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission on the status of implementation of the Tijuana River Valley 

Estuary and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act of 2000. This led to the 

development of H.R. 4794, a bill to extend the authorization of appropriations under the Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach 

Sewage Cleanup Act to address raw and partially treated sewage 

flows in the Tijuana-San Diego border region. H.R. 4794 became 

Public Law 108–425. The Subcommittee held a series of hearings 

on water resources and supply issues and proposed legislation for 

the development of a comprehensive water strategy. On May 7, 

2003, the Subcommittee received testimony on H.R. 135, the 

‘‘Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2003,’’ relating to 

the creation of a Commission to study and develop recommendations for a comprehensive water strategy to address future water 

needs. In addition, on May 22 and June 4, 2003, the Subcommittee 

held hearings on Water: Is It the Oil of the 21st Century. On the 

first day of hearings, the Subcommittee reviewed water scarcity 

and demand issues in several regions around the nation and how 

water supply problems are affecting various sectors of water users. 

On the second day of hearings, the Subcommittee examined various 

responses to water supply problems. The Subcommittee also held 

a series of hearings on proposed Corps regional water and ecosystem restoration projects. On June 24, 2004, the Subcommittee 

held a hearing on the Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway 

Navigation Improvement and Ecosystem Restoration Project. In addition, the Subcommittee met on July 15, 2004 to receive testimony 

on the Corps’ proposed Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Project. On July 22, 2004, the Subcommittee held a hearing 

on the first major projects requiring Congressional authorization 

under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. 

5. Coast Guard/EPA/Corps National Invasive Species Act 

The plan included a review, in cooperation with the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, of efforts 

by various agencies to implement the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, the effectiveness of those efforts, and the need for further action to control nonindigenous species. On March 25, 2004, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 

was held with the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee on Ballast Water Management: New International 

Standards and National Invasive Species Act Reauthorization. The 

Subcommittees received testimony on international ballast water 

management standards recently agreed to by the International 

Maritime Organization and on reauthorization of the ballast water 

management provisions of the National Invasive Species Act. 

6. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) 

The plan included a review of TVA programs, including its energy program and operations in the current and in a less regulated 

marketplace, and the impact of TVA debt. The Subcommittee examined TVA program issues as part of a hearing the Subcommittee 

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held on February 26, 2004, on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. 

7. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (LSDC) 

The plan included a review of the efficiency and effectiveness of 

SLSDC’s current operations and structure, possible improvements 

in the operation of the Seaway, addressing national security and 

the economy, and the relation of the SLSDC to the St. Lawrence 

Seaway Management Corporation, its Canadian counterpart. The 

Subcommittee examined SLSDC program issues as part of a hearing the Subcommittee held on February 26, 2004, on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. 

8. EPA and Coast Guard Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 

The plan included a review, in cooperation with the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, of the oil 

spill response, planning, and liability provisions under OPA and 

the Clean Water Act, and enforcement activities and effectiveness 

under the oil spill prevention and response laws. No formal oversight was conducted on this issue. 

9. Corps/EPA/National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration 

(NOAA) Ocean and Coastal Programs and Policies 

The plan included a review of dredged material management and 

disposal under the Ocean Dumping Act, Water Resources Development Acts, and the Clean Water Act, and various ocean and coastal 

water quality and shoreline protection issues under the Clean 

Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments, and Water Resources Development Acts. 

The Subcommittee examined NOAA program issues as part of a 

hearing the Subcommittee held on February 27, 2003, on agencies’ 

proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2004. The Subcommittee also received testimony on NOAA program issues in a 

hearing on February 26, 2004, on agencies’ proposed program priorities and budgets for FY 2005. 

10. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Small Watershed Program 

The plan included a review of the Small Watershed Program, authorized under P.L. 83–566, and conducted by the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture’s NRCS, including its relation to other conservation, 

environmental restoration, and flood control efforts. The Subcommittee examined NRCS program issues as part of a hearing the 

Subcommittee held on February 27, 2003 on agencies’ proposed 

program priorities and budgets for FY 2004. The Subcommittee 

also received testimony on NRCS program issues in a hearing on 

February 26, 2004 on agencies’ proposed program priorities and 

budgets for FY 2005. 

11. Government Performance and Results Act and Agency Innovation 

The plan included a review of agency programs, performance, 

and results, including efforts to implement the Government Performance and Results Act, and efforts of agencies, such as EPA and 

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the Corps, to improve environmental results by encouraging regulatory innovation, such as market-based approaches and other approaches undertaken by State and local governments. Agency performance and results were reviewed at the Subcommittee’s hearings on February 27, 2003 and February 26, 2004, on agency budget requests and program priorities for FY 2004 and FY 2005. In addition, on June 11, 2003, the Subcommittee held a hearing on persistent problems with and proposed reforms to EPA grants management. The Subcommittee also held a hearing on July 20, 2004, 

on ensuring value from EPA grants. The Subcommittee received 

testimony on whether procedures are in place to ensure that all 

EPA grants will produce measurable environmental benefits. 

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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED TO AUTHORIZE THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY 

STUDIES 

Docket Number Project 

2709 ............................... Huntington, West Virginia 

2710 ............................... Rio Grande Basin, Texas 

2711 ............................... Ashland Riverfront, Kentucky 

2712 ............................... Salt Lick Creek, Kentucky 

2713 ............................... Silver Creek, Illinois 

2714 ............................... Tar River & Pamlico Sound, North Carolina 

2715 ............................... Lake Carl Blackwell Dam, Oklahoma 

2716 ............................... City of Huntsville, Alabama 

2717 ............................... Boulder Creek, Colorado 

2718 ............................... Androscoggin River, Maine 

2719 ............................... Eagle Creek Basin, Kentucky 

2720 ............................... Clear Lake Watershed, Iowa 

2721 ............................... Choctawhatchee, Pea & Yellow Rivers, Alabama 

2722 ............................... Canaseraga Creek, New York 

2723 ............................... Lower Columbia River, Oregon & Washington 

2724 ............................... Tyger River, Union County, South Carolina 

2725 ............................... Dismal Swamp & Dismal Swamp Canal, North Carolina 

2726 ............................... Upper Guyandotte Basin, West Virginia 

2727 ............................... Collier County, Florida 

2728 ............................... Meramec River Basin, Valley Park, Missouri 

2729 ............................... Lake Erie Waterfront, Euclid, Ohio 

2730 ............................... Cherry River Basin, West Virginia 

2731 ............................... Meadow River Basin, West Virginia 

2732 ............................... Clinton River & Anchor Bay, Michigan 

2733 ............................... Cuyahoga River & Tributaries, Ohio 

2734 ............................... Cuyahoga River & Tributaries, Summit Co, Ohio 

2735 ............................... Guayanes River, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 

2736 ............................... Glen Jean, West Virginia 

WATERSHED PROJECT APPROVED 

Date Approved Project 

7/23/03 .......................... Departee Creek Watershed, Arkansas 

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OVERSIGHT AND INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES OF 

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 

The oversight and investigation functions of the Committee on 

Transportation and Infrastructure are vested at the Full Committee level. Oversight and investigation activities are coordinated 

between the Full Committee and the Subcommittees. The following 

listed activities outline the Full Committee’s activities. 

1. Satellite Utilization. The Committee conducted a strategic 

evaluation of the role satellites will play in the future of the transportation industry. The evaluation included reports, meetings, fact 

finding trips, and research with the GAO, the Department of Defense (DOD), private sector, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and various agencies and offices of DOT. A 

number of meetings were held with the DOT Office of the Under 

Secretary for Policy because DOT is the lead agency for all Federal 

civil Global Positioning System (GPS) issues. 

Although the GPS was originally launched for military purposes 

it has been expanded to civilian use. While there are many ways 

to measure GPS utilization it would be safe to say that today the 

vast majority of individuals using GPS are civilian. This use has 

set the stage for a number of strategic decisions that will be made 

in 2005–2006. Military needs for GPS no longer address some of 

the growing civilian uses. However, funding for GPS remains solely 

with military budgets. The result is that GPS upgrades compete 

with other military programs for priority. The cost-benefit analysis 

concerning opportunities for greater efficiency in the civilian sector 

from upgraded GPS satellites does not really factor into the equation. Another issue of whether and when to upgrade the GPS constellation is that a consortium of countries, lead by the European 

Union, is developing an alternative GPS system which provides 

both opportunities and challenges for the domestic US transportation sector. 

Other areas of responsibility within the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that are uniquely affected by satellite utilization were evaluated. They include: tracking cargo on an intermodal basis for security and safety; providing communications for 

the traveling public, air carriers, and the Federal Air Marshals; 

management of the national airspace; and navigation infrastructure. 

2. Aviation Security. Oversight assessments were made in conjunction with the Aviation Subcommittee concerning: TSA screener 

training, operations, and effective handling of passengers at airports; Federal Air Marshal recruitment, training, and deployment; 

FAA/TSA development of the Common Strategy to address threats 

posed by terrorists and disruptive passengers; explosive detection 

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sisted Passenger Profiling System (CAPPS II) and Secure Flight; 

the effectiveness of security and biometric measures that TSA may 

use to identify and screen passengers; and the list of items prohibited on flights along with the treatment of passengers that arrive 

at screening locations with prohibited items. 

3. Aviation Safety, FAA operations, and DOT aviation issues. 

Other oversight activities concerning aviation safety and Department operations conducted in cooperation with the Aviation Subcommittee included: the Capstone Safe Flight System; FAA involvement in the discovery of absent Members of the Texas Legislature 

in May 2003 (hearing and markup of H.Res. 288 on July 15, 2003); 

and the determination by the DOT concerning the citizenship of domestic air carriers. 

4. Amtrak. The Chairman of the Committee requested GAO and 

the Amtrak Inspector General to evaluate a broad range of management and operational issues at Amtrak. A primary objective is 

to determine whether 

Amtrak is using its federal and non-federal resources in an efficient manner. The assessment includes a review of how Amtrak 

procures professional services, the level of train set maintenance, 

and how major contracts are administered. 

5. Fuel Tax. After reviewing Congresional Budget Office’s conservative estimate that motor fuel tax evasion is costing average 

American’s more than $800 million annually in lost revenue, the 

Committee began an examination of current industry practices, 

regulations, and fuel tax enforcement resources at the federal and 

state level. If that money can be recovered it could be used to improve the nation’s highway and transit. Staff continues to work 

with the DOT IG and the Internal Revenue Service Fuel Task 

Force to ensure a cooperative and comprehensive fuel tax enforcement scheme is effectively implemented in order to maximize revenues to the Highway Trust Fund. 

6. EPA Grants. A major focus of the Committee’s oversight efforts for the 108th Congress was work concerning the grants management activities at the EPA. A series of hearings (June 2003, and 

October 2003, and July 2004) reviewed EPA’s long record of poor 

management in making and overseeing grants, particularly discretionary grants to non-profit organizations. The Committee worked 

closely with the EPA Inspector General (IG), EPA Office of Administration and Resources Management, the GAO, and the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee on a bipartisan basis to 

highlight the need for reforms. The EPA IG and GAO provided numerous reports documenting the problems. 

In response, EPA focused on developing and implementing new 

grant-making policy guidelines and procedures. Additionally, the 

Committee worked with EPA to develop the Grants Award Database, which makes grant information available to the public. EPA 

also developed the Grants Compliance Database, which allows 

grant managers to log and track grantee compliance issues. 

Additional progress from EPA in connection with Committee 

oversight includes: strengthened competition policy guidelines, a 

new focus on environmental results, and improved post-award monitoring. EPA is investing significant resources to communicate 

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these policies to employees and grantees through training and conferences. 

7. Committee Oversight Enhancement. During the 108th Congress, the Committee undertook a comprehensive effort to enhance 

oversight of the agencies within its jurisdiction. Although agencies 

produce an abundance of budget and performance information, 

challenges still exist for Congress to effectively synthesize and use 

that information to identify areas of greatest concern and conduct 

effective oversight. The purpose of the Committee’s effort is to explore various tools, resources, and processes to facilitate and expedite information sharing between agencies and the Committee. 

During the 108th Congress, the Committee selected the FAA as a 

case study with the intent to develop a sustainable mechanism for 

ensuring timely and constructive oversight that can be extended to 

other programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction. 

As part of this effort, the Committee requested the GAO to review the FAA and identify what information it relies on for internal management purposes, to what extent that information could 

be used for congressional oversight, and how that information can 

be effectively communicated to the Committee. Additionally, Committee staff has met with various private industry leaders and solicited feedback on improving comprehensive congressional oversight of federal agencies. The Committee has also worked with officials from FAA and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 

to both gain their insights and begin to develop some tools for information sharing. 

8. TSA Procurement. The Committee continues to conduct oversight of procurement activities at TSA. During the 108th Congress, 

the Committee received several reports on this subject from GAO 

and the DHS Inspector General. The weaknesses and resulting 

problems cited in these reports were attributed primarily to the 

challenges of starting a new government agency and the heavy reliance on contractors in that endeavor. Recent findings provided to 

the Committee from GAO and the IG indicate that TSA is 

strengthening management of its contracts and improving its procurement functions. Notwithstanding these improvements, the 

Committee has continued to work with GAO, the IG, and TSA to 

ensure appropriate resolution of contracting and procurement problems. 

9. Debt Reduction at the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Committee continues to work closely with the members of the Board 

and executive management at the TVA in addressing the need to 

reduce TVA’s sizeable debt. During the 108th Congress, Committee 

staff visited the TVA service area to gain a better understand of 

operations, tour several plants and other facilities, and meet with 

TVA personnel at all levels of the organization. Additionally, Committee staff made several trips to TVA Headquarters in Knoxville, 

Tennessee to meet with Members of the Board and executive management team. The purpose of these meetings was to provide guidance and specific recommendations from the Committee as TVA developed its long-term Strategic Plan. This Plan outlines how TVA 

will respond to its future business landscape. An important part of 

the Plan is a goal to reduce TVA’s debt by $3–5 billion over the 

next ten to 12 years. As the Plan states, this type of aggressive 

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debt reduction is necessary for TVA to achieve financial stability 

and flexibility in a changing energy market. 

10. Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Hearing. On July 22, 

2003, the Committee held a hearing on eliminating waste, fraud, 

and abuse in mandatory programs under its jurisdiction. The purpose of this hearing was to identify potential savings in these programs and ensure that taxpayers’ money is being used efficiently 

and effectively. The hearing included testimony regarding the Federal-aid Highways, the FTA, Essential Air Service (EAS), and Railroad Retirement programs. 

Federal-aid Highways and FTA. The DOT IG, GAO, and the 

FHWA Administrator provided testimony identifying ways to better 

spend the federal dollars used in state transportation projects. 

Those options included strengthening project management skills 

and increasing FHWA and FTA oversight. They also recommended: 

better project management at the state and local level; improving 

financial management through the use of finance plans; adopting 

measures to stop the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars annually from fuel tax evasion; greater detection and prevention of 

fraud by making debarment mandatory and final following a contractor fraud conviction; encouraging greater state participation by 

allowing states to share in recoveries from fraud investigations; 

and redirecting funds from inactive projects to new projects. 

ESA Program Costs. Costs for the EAS program have increased 

significantly since 1995. According to GAO, federal appropriations 

to the program have grown from $37 million in 1995 to $113 million in fiscal year 2002 (in constant 2002 dollars). To address the 

problems, the Committee recommended several reforms to the Essential Air Service program. These reforms were included in section 415 of H.R. 2115, as reported by the Committee. 

Railroad Retirement Board Programs. The RRB IG does not currently have authority to investigate possible 1997 and 1999 appropriations acts fraud for any of the nearly $800 million in Medicare 

funds that are distributed to railroad beneficiaries. This was a previous RRB IG responsibility that was removed by a 1997 appropriations bill. The RRB IG has estimated, based on experience at the 

Social Security Administration, that over $49 million in fraudulent 

spending in these programs could be avoided through increased 

oversight and investigation. 

11. MARAD Reserve Fleet. After reviewing reports from GAO, 

the DOT IG, and meeting with the Maritime Administration 

(MARAD), the Committee has begun examining the timely disposal 

of federally owned former merchant vessels in the National Defense 

Reserve Fleet (NDRF). These ships are located in the James River 

Reserve Fleet, Virginia, the Beaumont Reserve Fleet, Texas, and 

the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, in California. Several of these vessels pose a significant environmental threat. MARAD is required 

by law to dispose of these vessels by September 30, 2006. 

12. Government Accountability Office Requests. In addition to 

the GAO and Inspectors General reports covered in separate subject areas above, the Chairman also requested GAO and IG reports 

concerning: DHS’s ability to maintain critical legacy missions such 

as FEMA natural disaster response and Coast Guard search and 

rescue activities; the net gain/loss of FTE’s in connection with the 

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establishment of DHS; the Federal Highway Administration’s oversight of state transportation projects, and DHS’s progress in integrating IT and accounting services. 

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PUBLICATIONS

108–1—Aviation Compilation. 

108–2—Water Resources Compilation, Volumes I and II. 

108–3—Railroad Compilation, Volumes I and II. 

108–4—Hearings before the Subcommittee on Aviation on the 

Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and Aviation Programs, February 12, March 6, 12 and 27, 2003. 

108–5—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on Emergency Preparedness at the Indian Point Energy Center Located in 

Buchanan, New York, February 25, 2003. 

108–6—Joint hearing before the Subcommittees on Aviation and 

Railroads on Planes, Trains and Intermodalism: Improving the 

Link Between Air and Rail, February 26, 2003. 

108–7—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Agency Budgets and Priorities for fiscal year 

2004, February 27, 2003. 

108–8—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, 

and Pipelines on Reauthorization of Transportation Research, Development and Education Programs, March 4, 2003. 

108–9—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Independent Peer Review of Products the 

Support Agency Decision-Making, March 5, 2003. 

108–10—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroads on the 

Rail Infrastructure Policies and Reauthorization of Highways, 

Transit and Surface Transportation Programs, March 6, 2003. 

108–11—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, 

and Pipelines on the Reauthorization of Federal Highway and 

Transit Programs: What are the Needs, and How to Meet Those 

Needs, March 13, 2003. 

108–12—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on the President’s fiscal year 2004 Budgets for the Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission, 

March 13, 2003. 

108–13—Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on 

Small Community Air Service, Portland, Oregon, March 17, 2003. 

108–14—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on the Nation’s Wastewater Infrastructure 

Needs, March 19, 2003. 

108–15—Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, 

Transit, and Pipelines on Truck Safety, Sanford, Florida, March 24, 

2003. 

108–16—Hearings before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, and Pipelines on Member Policy Initiatives and Project Requests for Reauthorization of the Federal Highway and Transit 

Programs, April 1, 2, 3, 2003. 

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108–17—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on the Coast Guard’s Move to the Department of Homeland Security, April 1, 2003. 

108–18—Hearings before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on Local 

Economic Development Issues Relating to Reauthorization of the 

Economic Development Administration, April 2 and 9, 2003. 

108–19—Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, 

Transit and Pipelines on Rail Crossing Issues and Midwest Transportation Infrastructure Needs, Lincoln, NE, April 15, 2003. 

108–20—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroads on Current Amtrak Issues, April 30, 2003. 

108–21—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on the 

Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration and Aviation Programs, April 9, 2003. 

108–22—Joint hearing before the Full Committee with the Committee on Education and the Workforce on Coordinating Human 

Services Transportation, May 1, 2003. 

108–23—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, 

and Pipelines on Highway and Transit Needs: The State and Local 

Perspectives, May 7, 2003. 

108–24—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Walter Resources 

and Environment on H.R. 135, To establish the ‘‘Twenty-First Century Water Commission’’ to study and develop recommendations for 

a comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs, 

May 7, 2003. 

108–25—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on The 

Status of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program, May 8, 2003. 

108–26—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, 

and Pipeline on Overview of the Administration’s Proposed Reauthorization Bill. (H.R. 2088—SAFETEA), May 15, 20 and 21, 2003. 

108–27—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroads on the 

Surface Transportation Board: Agency Resources and Requirements, May 20, 2003. 

108–28—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on H.R. 2443, The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003, May 22, 2003. 

108–29—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Water: Is it the ‘‘Oil’’ of the 21st Century? 

May 22 and June 4, 2003. 

108–30—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on Port Security, June 3, 2003. 

108–31—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on The Administration’s Proposal to reauthorize the Economic Development 

Administration, (H.R. 2535), June 4, 2003. 

108–32—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Aircraft Cabin Environment, June 5, 2003. 

108–33—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroads on New 

Technologies in Railroad Safety, June 10, 2003. 

108–34—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Environmental Protection Agency Grants 

Management: Persistent Problems and Proposed Solutions, June 

11, 2003. 

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108–35—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on The Need to Update Water Quality Standards 

to Improve Clean Water Act Programs, June 19, 2003. 

108–36—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroads on National Rail Infrastructure Financing Proposals, June 26, 2003. 

108–37—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on The General Services Administration’s fiscal year 2004 Capital Investment 

and Leasing Program, July 9, 2003. 

108–38—Hearing before the Full Committee on Elimination of 

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Mandatory Transportation Programs. 

July 22, 2003. 

108–39—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on Port Security, July 22, 2003. 

108–40—Coast Guard Compilation. 

108–41—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on the Reauthorization of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, (H.R. 

3198), September 10, 2003. 

108–42—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Contributions of Ports and Inland Waterways 

to the Nation’s Intermodal Transportation System, September 17, 

2003. 

108–43—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on Emergency Preparedness Issues, Including the Reauthorization of the 

Predisaster Mitigation Program, (H.R. 3181), September 24, 2003. 

108–44—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on The 

Department of Transportation Inspector General’s September 4th 

Report On The Safety Of The Federal Aviation Administration’s 

Contract Tower Program, September 24, 2003. 

108–45—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Cleaning Up the Waste at the Environmental 

Protection Agency: Phase 11, October 1, 2003. 

108–46—Field Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic 

Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on 

the Federal Response to Hurricane Isabel, Yorktown, VA, October 

7, 2003. 

108–47—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on the 

Transportation Security Administration’s Perspective on Aviation 

Security, October 16, 2003. 

108–48—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on the 

Status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Perspective on 

Aviation Security, October 16, 2003. 

108–49—Field hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard 

and Maritime Transportation on the Staten Island Ferry Accident, 

Staten Island, NY, November 4, 2003. 

108–50—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Financing Port Infrastructure—Who Should 

Pay? November 20, 2003. 

108–51—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Aviation Security: Progress and Problems in Passenger Baggage Screening, February 12, 2004. 

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108–52—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Agency Budgets and Priorities for Fiscal Year 

2005, February 26, 2004. 

108–53—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Maritime Commission Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Requests, and H.R. 

3879, the Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, 

March 4, 2004. 

108–54—Hearing, before the Subcommittee on Railroad on Proposed Transportation of Nuclear Waste tot the Yucca Mountain Repository, Las Vegas, NV, March 5, 2004. 

108–55—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (CAPSII), March 17, 

2004. 

108–56—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on Fiscal 

Year 2005 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, the Office of Domestic Preparedness and First Responder Funding, March 

18, 2004. 

108–57—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Ballast Water Management: New International Standards and National Invasive Species Act Reauthorization, March 25, 2004. 

108–58—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Inconsistent Regulation of Wetlands and 

Other Waters, March 30, 2004. 

108–59—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroad on the 

Status of Railroad Economic Regulation, March 31, 2004. 

108–60—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Airport Deregulation, April 1, 2004. 

108–61—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on A Review of the Airport Private Security Screening Pilot Program, April 

22, 2004. 

108–62—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on Integrated Deepwater System, April 

28, 2004. 

108–63—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Aging Water Supply Infrastructure, April 28, 

2004. 

108–64—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Railroad on Railroad Security, May 5, 2004. 

108–65—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on H.R. 4251, the Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2004, May 6, 2004. 

108–66—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on How to 

Best Prepare for Acts of Terror: National Preparedness and Funding for First Responders, May 12, 2004. 

108–67—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Potential Increases In Aviation Passenger Delay During The Summer 

2004 Travel Season, May 13, 2004. 

108–68—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Opening Reagan National to General Aviation, March 16, 2004. 

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108–69—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on the 

Use of Biometrics to Improve Aviation Security, May 19, 2004. 

108–70—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Great Lakes Water Quality and Restoration 

Efforts Part 1 and 2, May 20 and 21, 2004. 

108–71—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on The 

Financial Condition of the Airline Industry, June 3, 2004. 

108–72—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on the Implementation of the Maritime 

Transportation Security Act, H.R. 3712, the U.S. Seaport Multiyear 

Security Enhancement Act, and H.R. 2193, the Port Security Improvements Act of 2003, June 9, 2004. 

108–73—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on The 

Status of the Air Traffic Controller Workforce, June 15, 2004. 

108–74—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit 

and Pipeline on Pipeline Safety, June 16, 2004. 

108–75—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit 

and Pipelines on Public Transportation Security, June 22, 2004. 

108–76—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers—Recommendations for Navigation Improvements and Ecosystem, June 

24, 2004. 

108–77—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on National Capitol Region Air Space Space Control: A Review of the 

Issues Surrounding the June 9, 2004 Flight of ‘‘N24SP’’, July 8, 

2004. 

108–78—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management on The General Services Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Investment 

and Leasing Program, July 13, 2004. 

108–79—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on InLine Explosive Detection Systems: Financing and Development, 

July 14, 2004. 

108–80—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Louisiana Coastal Area—Addressing Decades 

of Erosion, July 15, 2004. 

108–81—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on H.R. 784, the Water Quality Investment Act 

of 2003, H.R. 4470, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, H.R. 4688, the Chesapeake Bay Program, and H.R. 4731, 

National Estuary Program, July 8, 2004. 

108–82—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Ensuring Value from EPA Grants, July 20, 

2004. 

108–83—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment on Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan 

The First Major Projects, July 22, 2004. 

108–84—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Commission Report: Review of Aviation Security Recommendations, August 25, 2004. 

108–85—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on 9/11 Commission Report and Maritime 

Transportation Security, August 25, 2004. 

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108–86—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation on Delay 

Reduction Efforts at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, September 9, 2004. 

108–87—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Water Resources 

and Environment—Are Citizen Suits of the Clean Water Act Being 

Misused? September 30, 2004. 

108–88—Hearing before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and 

Maritime Transportation on 9/11 Commission Report and Maritime 

Transportation Security, October 6, 2004. 

108–89—Activities Report. 

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