Summary on the Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 116th Congress

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House Report 116–717, Union Calendar No. 601, is the Summary on the Activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 116th Congress, covering the First Session, January 3, 2019 to January 3, 2020, and the Second Session, January 3, 2020 to January 3, 2021, ordered to be printed January 2, 2021. After the title page it lists the committee members, with Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon as Chair and Sam Graves of Missouri as Ranking Member. The text read ends in that membership list, so the committee's activities are not summarized.

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Union Calendar No. 601
116th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Report 116–717

Summary on the Activities of the
Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure for the 116th Congress

ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2019–JANUARY 3, 2020
and
SECOND SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2020–JANUARY 3, 2021

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JANUARY 2, 2021.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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Union Calendar No. 601
116th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Report 116–717

Summary on the Activities of the
Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure for the 116th Congress

ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2019–JANUARY 3, 2020
and
SECOND SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2020–JANUARY 3, 2021

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JANUARY 2, 2021.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE
42–837 WASHINGTON : 2021

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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon, Chair
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, SAM GRAVES, Missouri, Ranking Member
District of Columbia DON YOUNG, Alaska
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD, Arkansas
RICK LARSEN, Washington BOB GIBBS, Ohio
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
JOHN GARAMENDI, California ROB WOODALL, Georgia
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia JOHN KATKO, New York
ANDRÉ CARSON, Indiana BRIAN BABIN, Texas
DINA TITUS, Nevada GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
JARED HUFFMAN, California MIKE BOST, Illinois
JULIA BROWNLEY, California RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida DOUG LAMALFA, California
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
MARK DESAULNIER, California BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California, Vice Chair BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN,
ADRIANO ESPAILLAT, New York Puerto Rico
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
GREG STANTON, Arizona ROSS SPANO, Florida
DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL, Florida PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas GREG PENCE, Indiana
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas MIKE GARCIA, California
ABBY FINKENAUER, Iowa VACANCY
JESÚS G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCÍA, Illinois
ANTONIO DELGADO, New York
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
HARLEY ROUDA, California
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania

On January 4, 2019, Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon was elected as Chair and Mr. Sam
Graves of Missouri as Ranking Member pursuant to H. Res. 24 and H. Res. 25, respectively.
On January 17, 2019, the Democratic Members were elected to the Committee pursuant
to H. Res. 57. Republican Members were elected to the Committee on January 23, 2019,
pursuant to H. Res. 68.
On February 7, 2019, the Subcommittee assignments were agreed to at the Full Committee
Organizational Meeting.
On October 17, 2019, Mr. Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland died in office.
On November 19, 2019, Mr. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania was elected to the Committee
pursuant to H. Res. 712.
On March 31, 2020, Mr. Mark Meadows of North Carolina resigned as a Member of the
House of Representatives.
On July 1, 2020, Mr. Mike Garcia of California was elected to the Committee pursuant
to H. Res. 1037.
On December 15, 2020, Mr. Paul Mitchell of Michigan resigned as a member of the Repub-
lican Conference; pursuant to clause 5(b) of Rule X, Mr. Mitchell vacated his position on
the Committee.

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION
RICK LARSEN, Washington, Chair
ANDRÉ CARSON, Indiana GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana,
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands Ranking Member
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts DON YOUNG, Alaska
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
District of Columbia THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee ROB WOODALL, Georgia
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia JOHN KATKO, New York
DINA TITUS, Nevada DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
JULIA BROWNLEY, California LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
GREG STANTON, Arizona MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
JESÚS G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCÍA, Illinois TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas ROSS SPANO, Florida
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey VACANCY
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas, Vice Chair SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND
MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York, Chair
RICK LARSEN, Washington BOB GIBBS, Ohio, Ranking Member
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands DON YOUNG, Alaska
JOHN GARAMENDI, California RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire, Vice Chair CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DINA TITUS, Nevada, Chair
DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL, Florida JOHN KATKO, New York, Ranking Member
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN,
District of Columbia Puerto Rico
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
JOHN GARAMENDI, California GREG PENCE, Indiana
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland MIKE GARCIA, California
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas, Vice Chair SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of Columbia, Chair
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois, Ranking Member
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee DON YOUNG, Alaska
JOHN GARAMENDI, California ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD, Arkansas
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia BOB GIBBS, Ohio
JARED HUFFMAN, California DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
JULIA BROWNLEY, California THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida ROB WOODALL, Georgia
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California JOHN KATKO, New York
MARK DESAULNIER, California BRIAN BABIN, Texas
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland MIKE BOST, Illinois
ADRIANO ESPAILLAT, New York DOUG LAMALFA, California
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
GREG STANTON, Arizona LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
ABBY FINKENAUER, Iowa, Vice Chair BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
JESÚS G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCÍA, Illinois TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
ANTONIO DELGADO, New York ROSS SPANO, Florida
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
HARLEY ROUDA, California GREG PENCE, Indiana
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California MIKE GARCIA, California
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey VACANCY
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois
DINA TITUS, Nevada
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois, Chair
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD, Arkansas,
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey Ranking Member
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
ANDRÉ CARSON, Indiana RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida BRIAN BABIN, Texas
MARK DESAULNIER, California MIKE BOST, Illinois
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey DOUG LAMALFA, California
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
JESÚS G. ‘‘CHUY’’ GARCÍA, Illinois TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, ROSS SPANO, Florida
District of Columbia PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas GREG PENCE, Indiana
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California VACANCY
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas, Vice Chair SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)
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SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California, Chair
DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL, Florida, Vice BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas,
Chair Ranking Member
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
JOHN GARAMENDI, California THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
JARED HUFFMAN, California ROB WOODALL, Georgia
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California BRIAN BABIN, Texas
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana
ADRIANO ESPAILLAT, New York DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas MIKE BOST, Illinois
ABBY FINKENAUER, Iowa RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
ANTONIO DELGADO, New York DOUG LAMALFA, California
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
HARLEY ROUDA, California JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN,
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida Puerto Rico
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)

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STAFF
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
MAJORITY FULL COMMITTEE STAFF
Katherine W. Dedrick, Staff Director
Mohsin Syed, Chief Counsel
Jill Harrelson, Director of Budget/Deputy Counsel
Kerry Arndt, Communications Director
Jamie Harrell, Director of Administration
Michael Hudspith, Legislative Assistant
Edward McGlone, Director of Northwest Policy
Madeleine Pike, Director of Outreach and Member Services
Matt Leasure, Special Assistant to the Chair
Andrew Postal, Press Secretary
Hale Diamond, Digital Director

MINORITY FULL COMMITTEE STAFF
Paul J. Sass, Staff Director
Jack Ruddy, Deputy Staff Director
Corey E. Cooke, General Counsel
Abigail Camp, Director of Coalitions and Operations
Jamie Hopkins, Staff Assistant
Tara Huffman, Deputy General Counsel
Tyler Micheletti, Operations Manager–Press Assistant
Nick Christensen, Director of Member Services
Justin Harclerode, Communications Director
Victor Sarmiento, Professional Staff

INVESTIGATIONS AND OVERSIGHT MAJORITY STAFF
Douglas S. Pasternak, Director
Lauren R. Dudley, Counsel
Matthew Weisman, Counsel

NON-PARTISAN STAFF
Larnell Exum, Director–Travel, Security and Facilities
Jean Paffenback, Government Publishing Office Detailee
Christopher Southerland, Assistant Systems Administrator
Michael S. Twinchek, Clerk
Margaret Wetherald, Finance and Personnel Advisor
Larry Whittaker, Systems Administrator

SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION
MAJORITY STAFF
Alex Burkett, Staff Director / Special Advisor on Aviation Safety
Michael Tien, Sr. Counsel
Brian Bell, Counsel
Cheniqua Johnson, Legislative Assistant
Adam Weiss, Counsel

MINORITY STAFF
Holly Woodruff Lyons, Staff Director and Sr. Counsel
Hunter Presti, Sr. Professional Staff

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
MAJORITY STAFF
Dave Jansen, Staff Director
Matthew Dwyer, Professional Staff
Cheryl (Barnes) Dickson, Legislative Assistant
Frances Johnson-Gillion, Coast Guard Fellow

MINORITY STAFF
John Rayfield, Staff Director
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MAJORITY STAFF
Aaron Davis, Professional Staff
Ann Jacobs, Professional Staff
Brett Fulcer, Legislative Assistant

MINORITY STAFF
Johanna Hardy, Staff Director

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS AND TRANSIT
MAJORITY STAFF
Helena Zyblikewycz, Staff Director
Brittany Lundberg, Professional Staff
Chris Bell, Professional Staff
Jackie Schmitz, Sr. Professional Staff
Garrett Gee, Counsel
Zan Guendert, Legislative Assistant

MINORITY STAFF
Michael Falencki, Staff Director
Cheryle Tucker, Sr. Professional Staff
Trey McKenzie, Professional Staff

SUBCOMMITTEE ON RAILROADS, PIPELINES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MAJORITY STAFF
Auke Mahar-Piersma, Staff Director
Alice Koethe, Counsel
Andrea Wohleber, Professional Staff
Katherine Ambrose, Legislative Assistant

MINORITY STAFF
Michael Falencki, Staff Director
Drew Feeley, Professional Staff
Melissa Beaumont, Professional Staff

SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
MAJORITY STAFF
Ryan Seiger, Sr. Counsel, Staff Director
Navis Bermudez, Professional Staff
Camille Touton, Professional Staff
Alexa Williams, Legislative Assistant

MINORITY STAFF
Ian Bennitt, Staff Director
Jonathan Pawlow, Sr. Counsel

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FORMER COMMITTEE STAFF
MAJORITY STAFF
Michael Armes, Government Accountability Office Detailee
Andrew Bridson, Department of Transportation Detailee
Rachel Devine, Sr. Counsel/Staff Director, Subcommittee on Aviation
Marcus Frias, Digital Director
Elizabeth Hill, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
Rennie Meyers, Knauss Policy Fellow
David Napoliello, Sr. Policy Advisor
Dan Ngo, Federal Aviation Administration Detailee
Kristine O’Brien, Director of Outreach and Member Services
Alexa Old Crow, Legislative Assistant
Luke Peterson, Coast Guard Fellow
Bayley Sandy, Deputy Communications Director

MINORITY STAFF
Murphie Barrett, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Shawn Bloch, Staff Assistant
Peter Como, Staff Assistant
Fred Miller, General Counsel
Suzanne Youngblood, Deputy Communications Director

SHARED
Mike Legg, Director–Travel, Security and Facilities
Scott Putz, Assistant Systems Administrator

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CONTENTS

Page
Jurisdiction of the Committee ................................................................................ 1
Legislative Summary ............................................................................................... 5
Legislative History .................................................................................................. 19
Public Laws .......................................................................................................... 19
Resolutions Passed Both Houses ........................................................................ 56
Measures Vetoed .................................................................................................. 58
Measures Enrolled / Presented to the President / or Passed by Both Houses 60
Measures in House-Senate Conference or Between Houses ............................. 67
Measures Passed the House ................................................................................ 68
Measure Reported by the Committee / Pending in the House ......................... 127
Measures Ordered to be Reported by the Committee .......................................
Measures Pending in Subcommittee .................................................................. 149
Jurisdictional Letter Exchanges ......................................................................... 151
Appropriations ...................................................................................................... 156
Summary of Activities:
Full Committee ..................................................................................................... 157
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 157
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 162
Investigative Activities ..................................................................................... 167
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 168
Committee Hearings Held ............................................................................... 168
Subcommittee on Aviation ................................................................................... 170
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 170
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 171
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 175
Minority Oversight Letters .............................................................................. 177
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 180
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation ......................... 181
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 181
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 181
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 185
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 186
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency
Management ..................................................................................................... 187
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 187
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 188
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 192
Minority Oversight Letters .............................................................................. 194
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 194
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit ........................................................... 195
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 195
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 196
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 199
Minority Oversight Letters .............................................................................. 200
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 200
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials .................. 201
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 201
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 201
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 205
Minority Oversight Letters .............................................................................. 206
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 207
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Page
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment ...................................... 209
Legislative Activities ........................................................................................ 209
Legislative and Oversight Activities ............................................................... 210
Oversight Letters .............................................................................................. 214
Subcommittee Hearings Held .......................................................................... 216
Appendices:
Appendix I—Rules of the Committee ..................................................................... 219
Appendix II—Oversight Plan of the Committee ................................................... 237
Appendix III—Membership Changes ..................................................................... 271
Appendix IV—Public Laws ..................................................................................... 291
Appendix V—Reports .............................................................................................. 295
Appendix VI—Hearings ........................................................................................... 301
Appendix VII—Publications .................................................................................... 307
Appendix VIII—Witnesses ...................................................................................... 309
Appendix IX—Committee Resolutions: Authorizing the General Services Ad-
ministration Capital Investment and Leasing Program ................................... 339
Appendix X—Hearings Held Pursuant to Clauses 2(n), (o), and (p) of Rule
XI ........................................................................................................................... 343
Appendix XI—Committee Meetings Held Remotely ............................................. 347
Appendix XII—Summary of Committee Activities ............................................... 349

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LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE,
Washington, DC, January 2, 2021.
Hon. NANCY PELOSI,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to Clause 1(d)(1) of Rule XI of
the Rules of the House of Representatives, I submit the final report
on the activities of the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure for the 116th Congress.
It has been an honor to serve as the Committee’s Chairman in
the 116th Congress. Thanks to our dedicated, knowledgeable Com-
mittee Members and staff, we established a strong record of
achievements for the American people. The enclosed activities re-
port is a testament to the hard work and willingness of our Mem-
bers to work together.
The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Congress,
Congressional staff, and the general public with an overview of the
activities of the Committee. This report is intended as a general
reference tool and not as a substitute for Committee hearing
records, reports, and files.
Sincerely,
PETER A. DEFAZIO,
Chairman.
Enclosure.

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Union Calendar No. 601
116TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 116–717

SUMMARY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE
116TH CONGRESS

JANUARY 2, 2021.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State
of the Union and ordered to be printed

Mr. DEFAZIO, from the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, submitted the following

R E P O R T

JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE

Rule X, clause 1 of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
116th Congress

(r) 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 laws relating thereto, including pilotage.
(7) Registering and licensing of vessels and small boats.
(8) Rules and international arrangements to prevent collisions
at sea.
(9) The Capitol Building and the Senate and House Office
Buildings.
(10) Construction or maintenance of roads and post roads
(other than appropriations therefor).
(11) Construction or reconstruction, maintenance, and care of
buildings and grounds of the Botanic Garden, the Library
of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution.

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(12) Merchant marine (except for national security aspects
thereof).
(13) Purchase of sites and construction of post offices, custom-
houses, Federal courthouses, and Government buildings
within the District of Columbia.
(14) Oil and other pollution of navigable waters, including in-
land, 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 (except the
Transportation Security Administration).
(19) Roads and the safety thereof.
(20) Transportation, including civil aviation, railroads, water
transportation, transportation safety (except automobile
safety and transportation security functions of the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security), transportation infrastruc-
ture, transportation labor, and railroad retirement and
unemployment (except revenue measures related thereto).
(21) Water power.
* * * * *
General oversight responsibilities
2.(a) The various standing committees shall have general over-
sight responsibilities as provided in paragraph (b) in order
to assist the House in—
(1) its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of—
(A) the application, administration, execution, and
effectiveness of Federal laws; and
(B) conditions and circumstances that may indicate the
necessity or desirability of enacting new or additional
legislation; and
(2) its formulation, consideration, and enactment of changes in
Federal laws, and of such additional legislation as may be
necessary or appropriate.
(b)(1) In order to determine whether laws and programs address-
ing subjects within the jurisdiction of a committee are
being implemented and carried out in accordance with the
intent of Congress and whether they should be continued,
curtailed, or eliminated, each standing committee (other

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than the Committee on Appropriations) shall review and
study on a continuing basis—
(A) the application, administration, execution, and
effectiveness of laws and programs addressing subjects
within its jurisdiction;
(B) the organization and operation of Federal agencies and
entities having responsibilities for the administration
and execution of laws and programs addressing subjects
within its jurisdiction;
(C) any conditions or circumstances that may indicate the
necessity or desirability of enacting new or additional
legislation addressing subjects within its jurisdiction
(whether or not a bill or resolution has been introduced
with respect thereto); and
(D) future research and forecasting on subjects within its
jurisdiction.
(2) Each committee to which subparagraph (1) applies having
more than 20 members shall establish an oversight sub-
committee, or require its subcommittees to conduct over-
sight in their respective jurisdictions, to assist in carrying
out its responsibilities under this clause. The establish-
ment of an oversight subcommittee does not limit the re-
sponsibility of a subcommittee with legislative jurisdiction
in carrying out its oversight responsibilities.
(c) Each standing committee shall review and study on a con-
tinuing basis the impact or probable impact of tax policies af-
fecting subjects within its jurisdiction as described in clauses
1 and 3.
(d)(1) Not later than March 1 of the first session of a Congress,
the chair of each standing committee (other than the Com-
mittee on Appropriations, the Committee on Ethics, and
the Committee on Rules) shall—
(A) prepare, in consultation with the ranking minority
member, an oversight plan for that Congress;
(B) provide a copy of that plan to each member of the
committee for at least seven calendar days before its
submission; and
(C) submit that plan (including any supplemental, minority,
additional, or dissenting views submitted by a member
of the committee) simultaneously to the Committee on
Oversight and Reform and the Committee on House
Administration.
(2) In developing the plan, the chair of each committee shall,
to the maximum extent feasible—
(A) consult with other committees that have jurisdiction
over the same or related laws, programs, or agencies
with the objective of ensuring maximum coordination
and cooperation among committees when conducting
reviews of such laws, programs, or agencies and include
in the plan an explanation of steps that have been or
will be taken to ensure such coordination and
cooperation;

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(B) review specific problems with Federal rules, regulations,
statutes, and court decisions that are ambiguous,
arbitrary, or nonsensical, or that impose severe financial
burdens on individuals;
(C) give priority consideration to including in the plan the
review of those laws, programs, or agencies operating
under permanent budget authority or permanent
statutory authority;
(D) have a view toward ensuring that all significant laws,
programs, or agencies within the committee’s
jurisdiction are subject to review every 10 years; and
(E) have a view toward insuring against duplication of
Federal programs.
(3) Not later than April 15 in the first session of a Congress,
after consultation with the Speaker, the Majority Leader,
and the Minority Leader, the Committee on Oversight and
Reform shall report to the House the oversight plans sub-
mitted under subparagraph (1) together with any rec-
ommendations that it, or the House leadership group de-
scribed above, may make to ensure the most effective co-
ordination of oversight plans and otherwise to achieve the
objectives of this clause.
(e) The Speaker, with the approval of the House, may appoint
special ad hoc oversight committees for the purpose of review-
ing specific matters within the jurisdiction of two or more
standing committees.

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SUMMARY OF MEASURES ACTED UPON
Bills Enacted Into Law
Law Date Enacted Bill No. Title

Pub. L. 116–9 ........ Mar. 12, 2019 ...... ★ S. 47 (H.R. John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
1184). Recreation Act
★ Included H.R. 1184, Every Kid Outdoors Act
Pub. L. 116–30 ...... Jul. 25, 2019 ........ H.R. 866 ............... Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019
Pub. L. 116–38 ...... Aug. 2, 2019 ........ ★ S. 2249 ............ To allow the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration on the date of enactment of this Act to
continue to serve as such Deputy Administrator.
Pub. L. 116–41 ...... Aug. 9, 2019 ........ H.R. 2695 ............. To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California,
as the Richard L. Schafer Dam.
Pub. L. 116–48 ...... Aug. 22, 2019 ...... H.R. 639 (S. 1521) To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that
National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
task forces may include Federal employees.
Pub. L. 116–56 ...... Aug. 23, 2019 ...... H.R. 3245 (S. Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act
1833).
Pub. L. 116–57 ...... Sep. 22, 2019 ....... H.R. 831 (S. 349) Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act of 2019
Pub. L. 116–63 ...... Oct. 4, 2019 ......... ★ S. 1689 ............ To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean
water revolving fund of a State to the drinking water
revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances,
and for other purposes.
Pub. L. 116–69 ...... Nov. 21, 2019 ....... H.R. 3055 (H.R. Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further
3612). Health Extenders Act of 2019
★ H.R. 3612 included in Sec. 1702
Pub. L. 116–92 ...... Dec. 20, 2019 ....... S. 1790 ................. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Pub. L. 116–94 ...... Dec. 20, 2019 ....... H.R. 1685 (H.R. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
2197). ★ H.R. 2197 included in Title VI of Division P.
Pub. L. 116–113 .... Jan. 29, 2020 ....... H.R. 5430 ............. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation
Act
Pub. L. 116–136 .... Mar. 27, 2020 ...... ★ H.R. 748 (H.R. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
2440). ★ H.R. 2440 included in section 14003 of Division B
Pub. L. 116–159 .... Oct. 1, 2020 ......... H.R. 8337 ............. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Exten-
sions Act
Division B authorizes appropriations for surface transpor-
tation accounts.
Pub. L. 116–190 .... Oct. 30, 2020 ....... ★ S. 2638 (H.R. Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act
3362).
Pub. L. 116–192 .... Oct. 30, 2020 ....... ★ S. 4075 (H.R. Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act
7388).
Pub. L. 116–193 .... Oct. 30, 2020 ....... ★ S. 4762 (H.R. To designate the airport traffic control tower located at
8202). Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro,
North Carolina, as the ‘‘Senator Kay Hagan Airport
Traffic Control Tower’’.
Pub. L. 116–224 .... Dec. 18, 2020 ...... S. 1982 ................. Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
Pub. L. 116–245 .... Dec. 21, 2020 ...... S. 4902 ................. To designate the United States courthouse located at
351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as
the ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse’’.
Pub. L. 116–ll 1 Dec. 23, 2020 ...... ★ S. 1014 (H.R. Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
66).
Pub. L. 116–ll 1 Dec. 27, 2020 ...... ★ H.R. 133 ........... Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Pub. L. 116–ll 1 Jan. 1, 2021 ......... H.R. 6395 ............. William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Law Date Enacted Bill No. Title

Pub. L. 116–ll 1 Jan. 1, 2021 ......... ★ S. 3418 ............ Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation
Act
★ Measure not referred to the Committee.
1 Public Law number not assigned at time of the filing of this report.

Passed Both Houses
(Enrolled Bills or Pending Signature)
Bill No. Pass House Pass Senate Title

H.R. 2502 ............... 10/28/2019 ........... 12/22/2020 ........... Transparency in Federal Buildings Act of 2019
H.R. 4031 ............... 2/5/2020 ............... 12/20/2020 ........... Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019.
H.R. 4044 ............... 2/5/2020 ............... 12/31/2020 ........... Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act.
S. 979 (H.R. 3500) 12/18/2020 ........... 11/7/2019 ............. Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act
S. 1869 ................... 11/17/2020 ........... 3/3/2020 ............... Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Suspicious
12/10/2020 ........... 12/8/2020 ............. Entanglements Act
★ S. 2730 ............... 12/18/2020 ........... 12/10/2020 ........... Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act

Resolutions Acted Upon by Both Houses
Bill No. Passed House Passed Senate Title

H. Con. Res. 16 ...... 4/8/2019 ............... 4/10/2019 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Na-
tional Peace Officers Memorial Service and the Na-
tional Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
H. Con. Res. 19 ...... 4/8/2019 ............... 4/10/2019 ............. Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Great-
er Washington Soap Box Derby.

Measures Vetoed
Bill No. Title Veto Message

H.J. Res. 46 (S.J. Res. 10) ............ Relating to a national emergency declared by the 3/15/2019
President on February 15, 2019. 3/18/2019 H.Doc. 116–22
S.J. Res. 54 (H.J. Res. 75) ............ Relating to a national emergency declared by the 10/14/2019
President on February 15, 2019.
1 Pending Senate action at the time of filing of this report.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE HOUSE BUT
NOT ACTED UPON BY THE SENATE
Bill No. Passed House Title

H.R. 2 ......................... 7/1/2020 .................... Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation
in America Act or the INVEST in America Act
H.R. 66 (S. 1014) ....... 2/6/2019 .................... Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
H.R. 535 ..................... 1/10/2020 .................. PFAS Action Act of 2019
H.R. 543 ..................... 2/6/2019 .................... To require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide appropriate con-
gressional notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with
respect to intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation.
H.R. 876 ..................... 2/6/2019 .................... Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019
H.R. 1132 ................... 2/5/2020 .................... San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
H.R. 1306 ................... 10/28/2019 ................ Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
H.R. 1307 ................... 7/24/2019 .................. Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
H.R. 1331 ................... 4/8/2019 .................... Local Water Protection Act
H.R. 1620 ................... 2/5/2020 .................... Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act.
H.R. 1775 ................... 10/28/2019 ................ Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019
H.R. 1837 ................... 7/23/2019 .................. United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
H.R. 1980 ................... 2/11/2020 .................. Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
H.R. 1984 ................... 7/24/2019 .................. Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act or the DISASTER Act
H.R. 2247 ................... 2/5/2020 .................... Promoting United Government Efforts to Save Our Sound Act or the PUGET
SOS Act

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Bill No. Passed House Title

H.R. 2420 ................... 7/27/2020 .................. To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of
the American Latino.
H.R. 2440 ................... 10/28/2019 ................ Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
H.R. 2548 ................... 12/17/2019 ................ Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
H.R. 2726 ................... 12/17/2019 ................ Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019
H.R. 2914 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019, amended
H.R. 3362 ................... 12/16/2019 ................ Small Airport Mothers’ Rooms Act of 2019
H.R. 3409 ................... 7/24/2019 .................. Coast Guard Authorization of 2019
H.R. 4275 ................... 2/5/2020 .................... To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake
Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4358 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019
H.R. 4470 ................... 10/1/2020 .................. To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation the Great
Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
H.R. 4611 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
H.R. 4686 ................... 7/29/2020 .................. Sami’s Law
H.R. 4719 ................... 12/17/2019 ................ Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emer-
gencies Act
H.R. 5139 ................... 10/1/2020 .................. Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
H.R. 5912 ................... 10/1/2020 .................. Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020
H.R. 5919 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ National Children’s Museum Act
H.R. 5953 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act, amended
H.R. 6096 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020
H.R. 7575 ................... 7/29/2020 .................. Water Resources Development Act of 2020, amended
H.R. 8266 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020
H.R. 8326 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020
H.R. 8408 ................... 11/17/2020 ................ Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE HOUSE
Bill No. Passed House Title

H. Res. 756 ................ 3/10/2020 .................. Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Moderniza-
tion
H. Res. 1145 .............. 11/18/2020 ................ Condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
and calling for a robust United States and international response
H. Res. 1253 .............. 12/9/2020 .................. Designating room H 150 of the United States Capitol as ‘‘The Joseph H.
Rainey Room’’ to honor the historic life, career, and legacy of Rep-
resentative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina on the 150th Anniversary
of his seating as a member of the House of Representatives.

MEASURES REPORTED TO THE HOUSE BUT NOT
CONSIDERED
Bill No. Report Date Reported Title

H.R. 367 ................. H. Rpt. 116–110, 6/11/2019 ............. Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019
Pt. I.
H.R. 370 ................. H. Rpt. 116–303, 11/20/2019 ........... Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Pt. I (Energy
and Commerce).
H.R. 535 ................. H. Rpt. 116–364, 1/2/2020 ............... PFAS Action Act of 2019
Pt. I (Energy
and Commerce).
H.R. 1108 ............... H. Rpt. 681, Pt. I 12/21/2020 ........... Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019
H.R. 1311 ............... H. Rpt. 116–146 .. 7/11/2019 ............. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs
after a major disaster are met.
H.R. 1318 ............... H. Rpt. 116–66, 5/16/2019 ............. To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained
Pt. I. glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Co-
lumbia and install the panel among the stained glass
panels depicting the seals of States which overlook
the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson Building.

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Bill No. Report Date Reported Title

H.R. 1322 ............... H. Rpt. 116–85 .... 5/23/2019 ............. To require a report on the effects of climate change on
the Coast Guard.
H.R. 1497 ............... H. Rpt. 116–484 .. 9/4/2020 ............... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019
H.R. 2242 ............... H. Rpt. 116–485 .. 9/4/2020 ............... To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to include certain services
in the definition of critical services, and for other pur-
poses.
H.R. 2932 ............... H.Rpt. 116–370, 1/8/2020 ............... Homeland Security for Children Act
Pt. I (Homeland
Security).
H.R. 3167 ............... H. Rpt. 116–262, 10/28/2019 ........... National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of
Pt. I (Financial 2019
Services).
H.R. 3632 ............... H. Rpt. 116–636 .. 12/9/2020 ............. Fair and Open Skies Act
H.R. 3779 ............... H. Rpt. 116–486 .. 9/4/2020 ............... Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019
H.R. 4347 ............... H. Rpt. 116–662, 12/17/2020 ........... Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather
Pt. I. Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of
2019
H.R. 5047 ............... H. Rpt. 116–655 .. 12/16/2020 ........... GSA Lease Transparency Act of 2019
H.R. 5119 ............... H. Rpt. 116–462 .. 7/29/2020 ............. Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act
H.R. 5120 ............... H. Rpt. 116–661, 12/17/2020 ........... SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019, amended
Pt. I.
H.R. 5756 ............... H. Rpt. 116–637 .. 12/9/2020 ............. Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020
H. Con. Res. 37 ...... H. Rpt. 116–488 .. 9/4/2020 ............... Expressing support for designation of October 28 as
‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day’’.
H. Con. Res. 90 ...... H. Rpt. 116–483 .. 9/4/2020 ............... Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Na-
tional Peace Officers Memorial Service and the Na-
tional Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

SENATE MEASURES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
BUT NOT ACTED UPON
Committee
Bill No. Passed Senate Title
Referral

S. 1833 (H.R. 3245) 7/17/2019 ............. T&I ........................ Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act
S. 3239 (H.R. 5937) 2/13/2020 ............. T&I ........................ William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of Transportation
Headquarters Act

MEASURES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE AND
CONSIDERED AS PART OF OTHER MEASURES
See also
Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 169 ......... Driver and Officer Safety Education Act ..... H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 176 ......... Appalachian Regional Commission Reloca- H.R. 8319 ...... Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and
tion Act. Other Extensions Act
H.R. 358 ......... California New River Restoration Act of H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
2019. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 367 ......... Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 20192 .. H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
(Included during Committee consideration
but removed when passed by the
House)

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See also
Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 535 ......... To require the Administrator of the Envi- H.R. 2500 ...... National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
ronmental Protection Agency to des- cal Year 2020
ignate per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub- (Included during House consideration but
stances as hazardous substances under removed during House-Senate Con-
the Comprehensive Environmental Re- ference)
sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act
of 1980..
H.R. 543 ......... To require the Federal Railroad Administra- H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
tion to provide appropriate congres- ment and Surface Transportation in
sional notice of comprehensive safety America Act or the INVEST in America
assessments conducted with respect to Act
intercity or commuter rail passenger
transportation.
H.R. 632 ......... To direct the Secretary of the department H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
in which the Coast Guard is operating
to issue a certificate of documentation
with a coastwise endorsement for the
vessel Safari Voyager..
H.R. 633 ......... To direct the Secretary of the department H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
in which the Coast Guard is operating
to issue a certificate of documentation
with a coastwise endorsement for the
vessel Pacific Provider..
H.R. 839 ......... National Multimodal Freight Network Im- H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
provement Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 1166 ....... Utilizing Significant Emissions with Inno- H.R. 6395 ...... National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
vative Technologies Act. cal Year 2021
H.R. 1184 ....... Every Kid Outdoors Act ................................ Pub. L. 116–9 John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Manage-
S. 47 ............. ment, and Recreation Act
H.R. 1322 ....... To require a report on the effects of cli- H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
mate change on the Coast Guard, and
for other purposes..
H.R. 1497 ....... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Act of 2019,. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 1764 ....... To amend the Federal Water Pollution Con- H.R. 1497 ...... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
trol Act with respect to permitting Act of 2019
terms, and for other purposes..
H.R. 1821 ....... To make technical corrections to provisions H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
of law enacted by the Frank LoBiondo
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018,
and for other purposes..
H.R. 1837 ....... United States-Israel Cooperation Enhance- H.R. 6395 ...... National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
ment and Regional Security Act,. cal Year 2021
H.R. 1980 ....... Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
H.R. 2122 ....... To require the Comptroller General of the Pub. L. 116– National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
United States to carry out a study on 92. cal Year 2020
the contracting practices of the Corps S. 1790 .........
of Engineers, with a specific focus on H.R. 2500 ......
how the Corps complies with and en-
forces the requirement to pay prevailing
wages on federally financed construc-
tion jobs..
H.R. 2139 ....... Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act .............. H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
H.R. 2197 ....... John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act Pub. L. 116– Further Consolidated Appropriations Act,
of 2019. 94. 2020
H.R. 1865 ......
H.R. 2206 ....... Environmental Infrastructure Assistance H.R 7575 ....... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Act.

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See also
Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 2218 ....... Stop for School Buses Act of 2019 ............. H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 2276 ....... Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
Coast Guard Act.
H.R. 2440 ....... Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance H.R. 748 ........ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Se-
Trust Fund Act. curity Act
Included in Section 14003 of Division B
H.R. 2440 ....... Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Trust Fund Act.
H.R. 2449 ....... Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
2019. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 2458 ....... Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Ef- H.R. 1497 ...... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
ficiency Act. Act of 2019
H.R. 2470 ....... Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and H.R. 1497 ...... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Sustainability Act. Act of 2019
H.R. 2475 ....... Revitalizing American Priorities for Infra- H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
structure Development Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 2726 ....... Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 .. H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 2739 ....... Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act Pub. L. 116– National Defense Autho777rization Act for
92. Fiscal Year 2020
S. 1790 .........
H.R. 2776 ....... Stop Sewage Overflow Act ........................... H.R. 1497 ...... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
Act of 2019
H.R. 2893 ....... Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act .. H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
H.R. 2926 ....... Navigation Safety Act of 2019 .................... H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
H.R. 3066 ....... Supporting Our Coast Guard Members Act H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
of 2019.
H.R. 3140 ....... Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clari- H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
fication Act.
H.R. 3193 ....... Transportation Emergency Relief Funds H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Availability Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 3205 ....... Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expan- Pub. L. 116– National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
sion Act. 92. cal Year 2020
S. 1790 .........
H.R. 2500 ......
H.R. 3210 ....... Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improve- H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
ment Act.
H.R. 3387 ....... To create a pilot program for the Junior H.R. 2400 ...... National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps pro- cal Year 2020
gram at Lucy Garrett Beckham High
School, and for other purposes..
H.R. 3409 ....... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 ...... H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 3437 ....... Saving Transit Art Resources Act ............... H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 3484 ....... DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
of 2019.
H.R. 3488 ....... Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act ..... H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
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Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 3488 ....... Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act ..... H.R. 3409 ...... Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
H.R. 3521 ....... Wastewater Infrastructure Workforce In- H.R. 1497 ...... Water Quality Protection and Job Creation
vestment Act. Act of 2019
H.R. 3612 ....... To repeal a section of the FAST Act, and Pub. L. 116– Further Continuing Appropriations Act,
for other purposes.. 69. 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act
H.R. 3055 ...... of 2019
H.R. 3616 ....... To require the Administrator of the Envi- Pub. L. 116– National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
ronmental Protection Agency to des- 92. cal Year 2020
ignate per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub- S. 1790 .........
stances as toxic pollutants under the H.R. 2500 ......
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 3648 ....... Defense Access Road Enhancement Act ..... Pub. L. 116– National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
92. cal Year 2020
S. 1790 .........
H.R. 2500 ......
H.R. 3779 ....... Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
2019. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 3863 ....... To deauthorize the New London Harbor Wa- H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
terfront Channel.
H.R. 3923 ....... Environmental Justice Act of 2019, ............ H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
H.R. 4032 ....... Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act of 2019 H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
H.R. 4110 ....... Helping Communities Invest in Infrastruc- H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ture Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 4306 ....... Protecting Communities from Liquefied H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Natural Gas Trains Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 4470 ....... To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway De- H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
velopment Corporation the Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Cor-
poration.
H.R. 4531 ....... State And Federal Electronic Data Records H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
to Improve Vehicle-operator Eligibility ment and Surface Transportation in
Reporting Systems Act of 2019. America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 4614 ....... AMBER Alert Nationwide Act of 2019 ......... H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 4791 ....... Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2019 ... H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 4828 ....... Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Boating Safety Act of 2019. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5118 ....... Promoting Service in Transportation Act .... H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5120 ....... Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Environ- H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
mentally Responsible Pipelines Act of
2019.
H.R. 5124 ....... Southern New England Regional Commis- H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
sion Act. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021

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Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 5145 ....... Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5234 ....... Motorcycle Advisory Council Reauthorization H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5288 ....... Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act .. H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
H.R. 5476 ....... Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Em- H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
bankments Act.
H.R. 5504 ....... To amend the National Dam Safety Pro- H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
gram Act with respect to the definition
of eligible high hazard potential dam,
and for other purposes.
H.R. 5508 ....... Transportation Megaprojects Accountability H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
and Oversight Act of 2019. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5539 ....... Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of H.R. 535 ........ PFAS Action Act of 2019
2020.
H.R. 5540 ....... PFAS Transparency Act ................................ H.R. 535 ........ PFAS Action Act of 2019
H.R. 5641 ....... Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Transportation Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5731 ....... Transportation Funding Accountability and H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Transparency Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 5960 ....... To require the Secretary of the Army to H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
convey certain Federal property in the
State of Ohio to the Friends of Barker
House.
H.R. 6057 ....... Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
2020.
H.R. 6096 ....... Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Im- H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
provement Act of 2020. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 6478 ....... Public Transit Safety Program Improvement H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
Act. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 6575 ....... National Transit Workforce Training Act of H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
2020. ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 6684 ....... Yolo Bypass System Improvement Act of H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
2020.
H.R. 6730 ....... To authorize the Secretary of the Army, H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
acting through the Chief of Engineers,
to convey certain property to the
Massac-Metropolis Port District, and for
other purposes.
H.R. 6771 ....... To require the Secretary of the Army, act- H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
ing through the Chief of Engineers, to
convey certain property to the Tri-County
Levee District.
H.R. 6964 ....... To establish a lower Missouri River flood H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
prevention program, and for other pur-
poses.
H.R. 6985 ....... Dam Safety Improvement Act ...................... H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020

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Bill No. Title
Bill No. Title

H.R. 7038 ....... Captive Commuter Toll Relief Act ............... H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 7095 ....... Investing in a New Vision for the Environ- H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act. America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 7097 ....... Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act ............ H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 7220 ....... Hudson River Climate Change Protection H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
Act.
H.R. 7246 ....... Ohio River Basin Preparedness Act ............ H.R. 2 ............ Investing in a New Vision for the Environ-
ment and Surface Transportation in
America Act or the INVEST in America
Act
H.R. 7416 ....... Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
Commerce Improvement Act. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 7515 ....... Maritime Transportation System Emergency H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
Relief Act of 2020. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 7575 ....... Water Resources Development Act of 2020 H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
H.R. 7588 ....... Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infra- H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
structure Security Agency Act of 2020. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 7833 ....... Tuscarawas River Flooding Study Act ......... H.R. 7575 ...... Water Resources Development Act of 2020
H.R. 8099 ....... Diversity in Defense Act of 2020 ................ H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 8309 ....... Keep America Secure Act ............................ H.R. 6395 ...... William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021
H.R. 8408 ....... Aircraft Certification Reform and Account- H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
ability Act.
H.R. 8504 ....... Payroll Support Program Extension Act ....... H.R. 133 ........ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
Public Laws .............................................................................................................. 19
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act ......... 19
Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 ............................................ 21
Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Service ....... 22
Rename Success Dam as the Richard L. Schafer Dam .................................. 23
National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may
include Federal employees ............................................................................ 24
Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act ............................................................. 25
Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act of 2019 .............................................. 26
Clean Water Revolving Fund Transfer ........................................................... 27
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Ex-
tenders Act of 2019 ........................................................................................ 28
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 ............................. 29
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (National Law Enforce-
ment Museum Commemorative Coin Act) ................................................... 34
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act ..................... 36
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ..................................... 38
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act .................. 39
Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act (Small Airport Mothers’
Rooms Act of 2019) ........................................................................................ 40
Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act ..................................................... 41
Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower ....................................... 42
Save Our Seas 2.0 Act ...................................................................................... 42
Resolutions Passed Both Houses ............................................................................ 56
Use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial
Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition ......... 56
Use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby ... 57
Measures Vetoed ...................................................................................................... 58
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February
15, 2019 .......................................................................................................... 58
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February
15, 2019 .......................................................................................................... 59
Measures Enrolled/Presented to the President/or Passed by Both Houses ........ 60
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ........................................................... 46
Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019 .............................. 60
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 .............................................. 61
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021) ............................................................................................................... 49
Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act ................................................ 64
Route 66 Centennial Commission Act ............................................................. 45
Secure Federal LEASEs Act Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And
Suspicious Entanglements Act ..................................................................... 65
Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act ...................................... 66
Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act of 2020
STORM Act of 2020 (Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019) ......... 54
Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse ...................................................... 44
Measures Between Houses ...................................................................................... 67
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 ...................................................... 67

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Measures Passed the House ................................................................................... 68
Moving Forward Act (INVEST in America Act) ............................................. 68
PFAS Action Act of 2019 .................................................................................. 82
Requiring Federal Railroad Administration to Provide Congressional No-
tice of Comprehensive Safety Assessments ................................................... 84
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019 .............................. 85
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act ................................................................. 86
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act ................................................ 87
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act ....................................... 88
Local Water Protection Act ............................................................................... 89
Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act .............................................. 90
Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019 .................................................... 91
United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act 92
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act ................................................... 93
Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act ...................................................... 94
Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound Act ................... 95
National Museum of the American Latino Act ............................................... 97
Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act ........................ 98
Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act ...................................................... 99
Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 ...................................................... 100
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019 ........................................ 101
Coast Guard Authorization of 2019 ................................................................ 102
Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act .................................................. 62
Reauthorization of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program ..... 106
Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019 ......................... 107
To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation the
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation ................... 108
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II .................................................................... 110
Sami’s Law ........................................................................................................ 111
Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing
Emergencies Act ............................................................................................ 111
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act ....................... 112
Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020 .............................. 114
National Children’s Museum Act .................................................................... 115
Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act ......................................................... 116
Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 ................. 116
Water Resources Development Act of 2020 ...................................................... 117
FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 ............................................................... 122
Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020 ......................................... 123
Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act .................................... 124
Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Mod-
ernization Resolution .................................................................................... 125
Condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny .... 126
The Joseph H. Rainey Room, H 150, The Capitol .......................................... 126
Measures Reported by the Committee/Pending in the House ............................. 127
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019 ....................................................... 127
Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act .......................... 128
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 .......................................................... 128
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist-
ance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met ........ 129
Directing the Library of Congress to obtain a stain glassed panel depicting
the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel ......................... 130
To require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard,
and for other purposes .................................................................................. 132
Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019 ................................ 132
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist-
ance Act to include certain services in the definition of critical services ... 135
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 .................................................. 136
Fair and Open Skies Act .................................................................................. 137
Homeland Security for Children Act ............................................................... 139
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 ................. 140
Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather Patterns Assur-
ing Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2019 ............................................... 141
GSA Lease Transparency Act of 2019 ............................................................. 143
Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act ...................................................... 143
Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Environmentally Responsible Pipelines Act
of 2019 SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019 .......................................................... 145

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Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020 ............................................................... 146
Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ................................................. 147
Use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial
Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition ......... 148
Measures Ordered to be Reported by the Committee ...........................................
Measures Pending in Subcommittee ...................................................................... 149
Reauthorizing and Extending America’s Community Health Act ................. 149
William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of Transportation Headquarters
Act .................................................................................................................. 150
AMBER Alert Nationwide Act of 2019 ............................................................ 151
Jurisdictional Letter Exchanges ............................................................................. 151
Energy Emergency Leadership Act .................................................................. 151
Pipeline Security Act ........................................................................................ 152
Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 ....................................................... 153
Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the
Forecasting of Tomorrow Act ....................................................................... 153
Ban Surprise Billing Act .................................................................................. 154
National Evaluation of Aviation and Aerospace Solutions to Climate
Change Act of 2020 ....................................................................................... 155
Appropriations ......................................................................................................... 156
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act .................. 156

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
During the 116th Congress, the Committee was referred 790
measures; considered 50 measures; 70 measures passed the House;
and had 18 measures signed into Law.
PUBLIC LAWS
John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
Recreation Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–9 S. 47 (H.R. 1184)
To provide for the management of the natural resources of the United States, and
for other purposes.
Summary
As introduced, section 9001 of S. 47 contains the text of H.R.
1184, the Every Kid Outdoors Act.
Section 9001 of Public Law 116–9, the Every Kid Outdoors Act
directs seven bureaus in four agencies to jointly establish the Every
Kid Outdoors program to provide any fourth grader or home-
schooled learner 10 years of age residing in the United States and
any U.S. territory or possession with free access to publicly acces-
sible federal lands and waters. The bureaus that would establish
and administer the program are the National Park Service, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management,
the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Forest Service, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers.
Legislative History
116TH CONGRESS

S. 47

S. 47 was introduced in the Senate on January 8, 2019, by Ms.
Murkowski and Ms. Cantwell and placed on the Senate Calendar.
The Senate considered S. 47 on February 11 and 12, 2019; and
passed the measure, amended, by a record vote of 92 yeas and 8
nays.
S. 47 was received in the House on February 13, 2019, and held
at the Desk.
The House considered S. 47 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 26, 2019, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of
363 yeas and 62 nays (Roll No. 95). Following passage, the House
agreed to H. Con. Res. 21, making corrections to the enrollment of
S. 47. Subsequently, on February 27, 2019, the Senate agreed to H.
Con. Res. 21 by unanimous consent, clearing the measure for the
President.
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S. 47 was presented to the President on March 6, 2019, and
signed into law on March 12, 2019, as Public Law 116–9.
H.R. 1184

H.R. 1184, the Every Kid Outdoors Act, was introduced in the
House on February 13, 2019, by Ms. DeGette and 23 original co-
sponsors and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and
in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1184 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
As passed by the House, section 9001 of S. 47 contains H.R.
1184, as introduced.
115TH CONGRESS

H.R. 3186, the Every Kid Outdoors Act, was introduced in the
House on July 11, 2017, by Ms. Tongas, Mr. Tipton, Ms. DeGette,
and Ms. Stefanik, and referred to the Committee on Natural Re-
sources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3186 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 3186 on
May 16, 2018, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended, by unanimous consent.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Natural Re-
sources on July 19, 2018, agreeing that, in order to expedite consid-
eration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 3186. The
letter further requested support for the appointment of Conferees
should a House-Senate Conference be called. On August 1, 2018,
the Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources responded ac-
knowledging the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure; the agreement to expedite consider-
ation; and agree to support the request for Conferees.
The Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 3186 to the
House on August 3, 2018, as H. Rpt. 115–880, Part I. Subse-
quently, the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure were discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3186. H.R. 3186 was placed on the Union Cal-
endar, Calendar No. 678.
The House considered H.R. 3186 under Suspension of the Rules
on September 12, 2018, and passed the measure, as amended, by
a 2⁄3 recorded vote of 383 yeas and 2 nays (Roll No. 395).
H.R. 3186 was received in the Senate on September 17, 2018;
read twice; and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources consid-
ered H.R. 3186 on October 2, 2018, and ordered the measure to be
reported to the Senate without amendment, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources re-
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115–394. Placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 680.

Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019
PUBLIC LAW 116–30 H.R. 866 (S. 528)
To provide a lactation room in public buildings.

Summary
H.R. 886 requires public buildings, where it is feasible, to provide
designated private and hygienic lactation spaces for nursing moth-
ers that are available to the public. This bill would only require
nursing spaces if a building is open to the public and if lactation
rooms are available for federal employees.
Under current practice, Federal agencies provide a designated,
non-bathroom space for returning employees to pump breastmilk
for their newborns, ensuring that new mothers are able to continue
this practice even after returning to work. This bill extends this re-
quirement to include not just employees, but visitors to Federal fa-
cilities.
In Washington, D.C. alone, there are millions of tourists who
visit Federal facilities. There are also visitors to federal agencies
for meetings and events. Increasingly, families understand the
unique benefits of breastfeeding, and visitors to these buildings
who have newborns and babies should have a private space to
breastfeed or pump. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-docu-
mented—breastmilk contains antibodies and hormones that boost
babies’ immune systems, and studies have shown lower risks of
asthma, diabetes, respiratory infections, and other diseases among
breastfed babies. Moreover, breastfeeding also has benefits for
nursing mothers, who, research has shown, have lower risks of dia-
betes and certain forms of cancer.
Legislative History
H.R. 866

H.R. 866 was introduced in the House by Ms. Norton and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The House considered H.R. 866 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 6, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 866 was received in the Senate on February 7, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
The Senate discharged the Subcommittee on Environment and
Public Works from further consideration of H.R. 866 on June 26,
2019, and passed the measure by voice vote clearing the measure
for the President.
H.R. 866 was presented to the President on July 15, 2019. The
President signed H.R. 866 into law on July 15, 2019, as Public Law
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S. 528

S. 528, to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a lacta-
tion room in public buildings, and for other purposes; was intro-
duced in the Senate on February 14, 2019, by Mr. Daines, Mr.
Coons, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Merkley, and Ms. Warren, and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate discharged the Subcommittee on Environment and
Public Works from further consideration of S. 528 on June 26,
2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1174 was introduced in the House
on February 16, 2017, by Ms. Norton, Mr. DeFazio, and Mr. John-
son of Georgia, and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1174 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings
and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 1174 on February 28, 2017.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 1174 on February 28, 2017, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1174 to the House on March 7, 2017, as H. Rept. 115–24.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
The House considered H.R. 1174 under Suspension of the Rules
on March 7, 2017, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 1174 was received in the Senate on March 8, 2017, read
twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
S. 1497

S. 1497, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on June 29, 2017, read twice and referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration Service
PUBLIC LAW 116–38 S. 2249
A bill to allow the Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on
the date of enactment of this Act to continue to serve as such Deputy Administrator.

Summary
This measure provides for a waiver to the statute (49 U.S.C.
106), which prohibits two military officers (active or retired from
duty) from simultaneously serving as the Administrator and Dep-
uty Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. This
waiver only applies to Deputy Administrator serving on the date of
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Legislative History
S. 2249 was introduced in the Senate on July 24, 2019, by Mr.
Wicker, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed
without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 2249 was received in the House on July 24, 2019, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, S. 2249 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
On July 25, 2019, the House, by unanimous consent, agreed to
discharge Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure from
further consideration of S. 2249 and passed the measure.
S. 2249 was presented to the President on July 30, 2019. The
President signed S. 2249 into law on August 2, 2019, as Public Law
116–38.

Rename Success Dam as the Richard L. Schafer Dam
PUBLIC LAW 116–41 H.R. 2695
To rename the Success Dam in Tulare County, California, as the Richard L. Schafer
Dam.

Summary
H.R. 2695 changes the name of the Success Dam, authorized by
the Flood Control Act of 1944, located in Tulare County, California,
as the Richard L. Schafer Dam. Mr. Richard L. Schafer served as
the Tule River Water Master from 1963.
Legislative History
H.R. 2695 was introduced in the House on May 14, 2019, by Mr.
McCarthy and Mr. Nunes and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2695
was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi-
ronment.
On June 10, 2019, a unanimous consent was made in the House
to discharge the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
and pass H.R. 2695. The House passed H.R. 2695 without objec-
tion.
H.R. 2695 was received in the Senate on June 11, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
The Senate discharged the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works from further consideration of H.R. 2695 on July
29, 2019 and passed the measure. Clearing the measure for the
President.
H.R. 2695 was presented to the President on August 1, 2019. The
President signed H.R. 2695 into law on August 9, 2019, as Public
Law. 116–41.

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National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task
forces may include Federal employees
PUBLIC LAW 116–48 H.R. 639 (S. 1521)
To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As-
sistance Act to clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
task forces may include Federal employees.

Summary
H.R. 639 is a technical correction which amends section 327 of
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Act (Pub. L. 100–707) to explicitly clarify that Federal employees
are able to participate in the National Urban Search and Rescue
(USAR) Response System task forces coordinated by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA has developed the National USAR Response System (Sys-
tem) over the last several decades to act as a force multiplier for
disaster rescue missions. The System is comprised of 28 task force
teams from across the country and comprised of highly skilled vol-
unteers who are constantly training for a variety of hazard sce-
narios, both man-made and natural, and task force teams have
proven their effectiveness time and again.
Following enactment of the National Urban Search and Rescue
Response System Act (Pub. L. 114–326), certain Federal agencies
that employ members of some of these task forces have been mis-
interpreting language which granted liability protections for non-
Federal task force members equal to federal first responders—only
when their task force was called into Federal service—resulting in
an impediment to those federal employees serving on a task force.
Legislative History
H.R. 639 was introduced in the House on January 17, 2019, by
Mrs. Hartzler and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 639 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 639 on February 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 639 on February 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, without
amendment, favorably by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 639 to the House on April 2, 2019,
as H. Rpt. 116–29.
The House considered H.R. 639 under Suspension of the Rules on
April 8, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 639 was received in the Senate on April 9, 2019, read twice,
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.
On July 31, 2019, the Senate discharged the Senate Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs from further con-
sideration of H.R. 639, and passed the measure, without amend-
ment. Clearing the measure for the President.

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H.R. 639 was presented to the President on August 13, 2019. The
President signed H.R. 639 into law on August 22, 2019, as Public
Law. 116–48.
S. 1521

S. 1521 was introduced in the Senate on May 16, 2019 by Mr.
Hawley, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Ms. Hassan and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Govern-
mental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 1521 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate without amendment favorably.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 1521 to the Senate on July 22, 2019, as S. Rpt.
116–60.

Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–56 H.R. 3245 (S. 1833)
To transfer a bridge over the Wabash River to the New Harmony River Bridge Au-
thority and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority, and for other
purposes.

Summary
This measure conveys the bridge—located near New Harmony,
Indiana and currently operated by the White County Bridge Com-
mission—to the New Harmony River Bridge Authority (Illinois
Bridge Authority) and the New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge
Authority (Indiana Bridge Authority); and repeals the 1941 Federal
statute (the Act of April 12, 1941; 55 Stat. 140, Chapter 70) relat-
ing to the bridge and adjacent lands.
Legislative History
H.R. 3245

H.R. 3245 was introduced in the House on June 13, 2019, by Mr.
Bucshon and 26 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
3245 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit;
and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The House considered H.R. 3245 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 24, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 3245 was received in the Senate on July 25, 2019.
The Senate passed H.R. 3245 on July 31, 2019, without amend-
ment by unanimous consent. Clearing the measure for the Presi-
dent.
H.R. 3245 was presented to the President on August 13, 2019.
The President signed H.R. 3245 into law on August 23, 2019, as
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S. 1833

S. 1833 was introduced in the Senate on June 13, 2019, by Mr.
Braun, Mr. Young, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. Durbin and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 1833 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate without amendment, favorably, with no writ-
ten report.
The Senate passed S. 1833 without amendment by unanimous
consent on July 17, 2019.
S. 1833 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure on July 22, 2019. Within the Committee, S. 1833 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works report
filed on July 23, 2019, as S. Rpt. 116–61.

Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act of 2019
PUBLIC LAW 116–57 H.R. 831 (S. 349)
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for and make de-
terminations regarding roads to be designated under the national scenic byways
program, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 831 requires the Secretary of Transportation to request
nominations for roads to be designated under the national scenic
byways program and make that list publicly available.
Legislative History
H.R. 831 was introduced in the House on January 29, 2019, by
Mr. Cicilline, and Mr. Graves of Louisiana, and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The House considered H.R. 831 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 6, 2019, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of
404 yeas and 19 nays (Roll No. 66).
H.R. 831 was received in the Senate on February 7, 2018, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
The Senate discharged the Committee on Environment and Pub-
lic works from further consideration of H.R. 831 on September 9,
2019, and passed the measure by unanimous consent.
H.R. 831 was presented to the President on September 11, 2019.
The President signed H.R. 831 into law on September 22, 2019,
as Public Law. 116–57.
S. 349

S. 349, the Senate companion measure was introduced in the
Senate on February 6, 2019, by Ms. Collins and Mr. Cardin and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 349 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 349 to the Senate on June 19, 2019 with no written re-
port. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
port filed on July 23, 2019, as S. Rpt. 116–61.
The Senate considered S. 349 on September 9, 2019, and passed
the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 349 was received in the House on September 10, 2019, and
held at the Desk.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 5158 was introduced in the House
on March 5, 2018, by Mr. Cicilline and Mr. Poe of Texas and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 5158 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 5158 on September 27, 2018.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 5158 on September 27, 2018 and ordered the measure to be
reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.

Clean Water Revolving Fund Transfer
PUBLIC LAW 116–63 (S. 1689)
To permit States to transfer certain funds from the clean water revolving fund of
a State to the drinking water revolving fund of the State in certain circumstances,
and for other purposes.

Summary
Lead is a toxic chemical that causes serious health problems. Ex-
cessive and harmful levels of lead have been found in water sys-
tems across all fifty states. Those water systems serve drinking
water to millions of people in the United States. States have access
to both clean water state revolving funds (CWSRF) and drinking
water state revolving funds (DWSRF). Not all states have sufficient
funds in their DWSRF to address the threat to public health from
heightened exposure to lead in drinking water. However, some
states have available funds in their CWSRF that could be used to
provide additional resources to help address lead in drinking water.
Currently states have the ability to transfer up to 33 percent of
the annual capitalization grants they are awarded from one state
revolving fund to the other, if the state decides to do so, in con-
sultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). However, some states have already transferred the
maximum allowable amount from their annual CWSRF grants to
the DWSRF, but have additional available funds in their CWSRF
that could be used immediately to address a threat to public health
from lead in drinking water. This bill allows a state to transfer an
additional 5 percent of its CWSRF’s total cumulative dollars to its
DWSRF in order to address a threat to public health caused by ele-
vated exposure to lead in drinking water. This decision is up to the
states’ discretion; it is not mandatory. This authority expires one
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Legislative History
S. 1689 was introduced in the Senate on May 23, legislative day
of May 22, 2019, by Mr. Booker and referred to the Senate Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public works consid-
ered S. 1689 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate, without amendment, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 1689 on June 19, 2019, with no written report, placed on
the Senate Calendar. The Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works report filed on July 23, 2019, as S. Rpt. 116–63. Sub-
sequently, on that same date, a start print was ordered on the re-
port.
The Senate considered S. 1689 on September 9, 2019, and passed
the measure, without amendment, by voice vote.
S. 1689 was received in the House on September 10, 2019, and
held at the Desk.
The House considered S. 1689 on September 17, 2019, by unani-
mous consent and passed the measure without amendment without
objection.
S. 1689 was presented to the President on September 23, 2019.
The President signed S. 1689 into law on October 4, 2019 as Public
Law 116–63.

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further
Health Extenders Act of 2019
PUBLIC LAW 116–69 H.R. 3055 (H.R. 3612, S. 1992)
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
As passed by the House on November 19, 2019, in Sec. 1702 of
the House amendment to the Senate amendment, which included
the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further
Health Extenders Act of 2019, the text of H.R. 3612 was included.
H.R. 3612, to repeal a section of the FAST Act, and for other pur-
poses; was introduced in the House on July 2, 2019, by Mr. Allred
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee H.R. 3612 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
Legislative History
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original
measure to the House on June 6, 2019, as H. Rept. 116–101. Placed
on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
The Committee on Rules met on June 19, 2019, and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 3055. Rule filed in the
House as H. Res. 445 (H. Rpt. 116–119).
The House considered H.R. 3055 under the provisions of H. Res.
445 on June 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25, 2019. The House passed H.R.
3055 on June 25, 2019, by a recorded vote of 227 yeas and 194
nays (Roll no. 408).

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H.R. 3055 was received in the Senate on July 8, 2019. The Sen-
ate considered H.R. 3055 on October 23, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2019.
The Senate passed H.R. 3055 with an amendment on October 31,
2019, by a record vote of 84 yeas and 9 nays. (Record Vote Number:
341.)
The Committee on Rules met on November 18, 2019, and granted
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 3055. Rule filed in
the House as H. Res. 708 (H. Rept. 116–297). The Rule makes in
order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment
with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print
116–38, in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate.
The House proceeded to the consideration of concurring to the
Senate amendment with an amendment on November 19, 2019.
House agreed with an amendment to the Senate amendment by a
record vote of 231 yeas and 192 nays (Roll No. 631).
The Senate considered the House amendment to the Senate
amendment to H.R. 3055 on November 21, 2019, and agreed by a
record vote of 74 yeas and 20 nays (Record Vote Number: 365.)
H.R. 3055 was presented to the President on November 21, 2019.
The President signed H.R. 3055 into law on November 21, 2019, as
Public Law 116–69.
S. 1992

S. 1992, the Senate companion measure to H.R. 3612 was intro-
duced in the Senate on June 26, 2019, by Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Car-
per, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Cardin) and referred to the Senate Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 1992 on July 30, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate, without amendment.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 1992 to the Senate on July 31, 2019, with no written re-
port.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
PUBLIC LAW 116–92 S. 1790 (H.R. 2500 / H.R. 535, H.R. 1567, H.R.
3205, H.R. 3387, H.R. 3648; H.R. 2739, H.R. 4179 H.R. 3616; S.
1148, S. 1438)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Depart-
ment of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies
for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, includ-
ing military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget author-
ity, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.
The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strength for active duty
and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military per-
sonnel, acquisition policy and management, international pro-
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As passed by the House, H.R. 2500 contains provisions related to
legislation referred to the Committee including: H.R. 535, H.R.
3387, and H.R. 3616.
Legislative History
S. 1790

The Senate Committee on Armed Services considered an original
measure and ordered it to be reported to the Senate on June 11,
2019. Measure reported to the Senate as S. 1790, S. Rpt. 116–48.
A cloture motion on the motion to proceed to consideration of S.
1790 was presented in the Senate on June 13, 2019. Cloture on the
motion to proceed was invoked by the Senate on June 19, 2019 by
a recorded vote of 89 yeas and 10 nays (Record Vote Number 176).
A motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 1790 was made in
the Senate on June 19, 20, and 24; and on June 24, 2019, the Sen-
ate agreed to proceed to the consideration of S. 1790 by a recorded
vote of 86 yeas and 6 nays (Record Vote Number 181).
A motion to recommit S. 1790 to the Senate Committee on
Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with an
amendment (SA 865) was made on June 2, 2019.
The Senate considered S. 1790 on June 25, 26, and 27, 2019. On
June 27, 2019, the motion to recommit with instruction fell when
cloture was invoked on SA 764, as modified, in Senate. The Senate
passed S. 1790 by a recorded vote of 86 yeas and 8 nays (Record
Vote Number 188).
S. 1790 was received in the House on July 2, 2019, and held at
the Desk.
The Papers were returned to the Senate on September 12, 2019,
upon a request of the Senate for the return thereof.
The Senate then amended S. 1790, on September 12, 2019, after
passage, by unanimous consent.
S. 1790 was received in the House on September 16, 2019, and
held at the Desk.
On September 17, 2019, a unanimous consent request was made
to take from the Speaker’s table, S. 1790, and ask for its immediate
consideration in the House; to strike out all after the enacting
clause of such bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R.
2500 as passed by the House; to pass the Senate bill, as amended;
and to insist on the House amendment thereto and request a con-
ference with the Senate thereon. Agreed to without objection. S.
1790 was subsequently amended with the text of H.R. 2500, and
passed without objection.
The House insisted upon its amendment on September 17, 2019,
and requested a Conference with the Senate thereon. A motion to
instruct Conferees was made in the House and failed by a recorded
vote of 198 yeas and 219 nays (Roll no. 531).
The Speaker appointed Conferees on the part of the House on
September 17, 2019: from the Committee on Armed Services for
consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and
modifications committed to conference: Smith of Washington, Davis
of California, Langevin, Larsen of Washington, Cooper, Courtney,
Garamendi, Speier, Norcross, Gallego, Moulton, Carbajal, Brown of
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homa, Cisneros, Thornberry, Wilson of South Carolina, Turner,
Rogers of Alabama, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Hartzler,
Stefanik, Kelly of Mississippi, Bacon, Banks, and Cheney. The
Speaker then appointed additional Conferees: from the Permanent
Select Committee on Intelligence; the Committee on the Budget;
the Committee on Education and Labor; the Committee on Energy
and Commerce; the Committee on Financial Services; the Com-
mittee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Homeland Security;
the Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee on Natural Re-
sources; the Committee on Oversight and Reform; the Committee
on Science, Space, and Technology; the Committee on Small Busi-
ness; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
Conferees—from the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure were appointed for consideration of secs. 353, 1612, 1682,
2805, title XXXV, secs. 6001, 6006, 6012, 6015, 6019, 6021, 6754,
8500, 8511, 8517, 8519, 8520, 8522, 8523, 8525, 8532, 8543, 8545,
8546, and 8571 of the Senate bill, and secs. 311, 313, 330A, 330O,
351, 354, 555, 569, 580C, 606, 896, 2808, 3501, and 3504 of the
House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr.
Delgado, Mr. Pappas, and Mr. Katko.
The Senate disagreed to the House amendment to S. 1790. and
agreed to a Conference with the House thereon. The Senate ap-
pointed Conferees on the part of the Senate, Senators: Inhofe;
Wicker; Fischer; Cotton; Rounds; Ernst; Tillis; Sullivan; Perdue;
Cramer; McSally; Scott FL; Blackburn; Hawley; Reed; Shaheen;
Gillibrand; Blumenthal; Hirono; Kaine; King; Heinrich; Warren;
Peters; Manchin; Duckworth; Jones.
The Committee of Conference met on September 19, 2019; the
House chaired.
The Committee of Conference filed the Conference Report to ac-
company S. 1790 in the House on December 9, 2019, as H. Rpt.
116–333.
The Committee on Rules met on December 10, 2019, and granted
a Rule providing for the consideration of the Conference Report to
accompany S. 1790. Rule filed in the House as H. Res. 758.
The House considered the Conference Report to accompany S.
1790 under the provisions of H. Res. 758 on December 11, 2019,
and agreed to the Conference Report by a record vote of 377 yeas
and 48 nays (Roll No. 670).
The Senate agreed to the Conference Report to accompany S.
1790 on December 17, 2019, by a record vote of 86 yeas and 8 nays
(Vote No. 400).
S. 1790 was presented to the President on December 20, 2019,
and signed into law on that same date as Public Law 116–92.
H.R. 2500

H.R. 2500, the House companion measure, was introduced in the
House on May 2, 2019, by Mr. Smith of Washington and Mr.
Thornberry and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Committee on Armed Services considered H.R. 2500 on June
12 and 13, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended, by a record vote of 33 yea and 24 nays on June
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The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services
on June 14, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration
on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2500. On
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services re-
sponded acknowledging the agreement to not seek a sequential re-
ferral of H.R. 2500.
The Committee on Armed Services filed a report on June 19,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–120. The Committee filed a supplemental re-
port on June 27, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–120, Part II.
The Committee on Rules met on July 9, 2019, and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2500. Rule was filed
in the House as H. Res. 476 (H. Rpt. 116–143). The Rule provides
for 1 hour of general debate; a motion to recommit with or without
instructions is allowed; and for motions to suspend the rules relat-
ing to H.R. 1327 on the legislative day of July 11, 2019, or July
12, 2019.
The House considered H. Res. 476 on July 10, 2019, and agreed
to the Rule by a record vote of 23 yeas and 197 nays (Roll no. 436).
The House considered H.R. 2500 under the provisions of H. Res.
476 on July 10, 11, and 12, 2019. The House passed H.R. 2500 on
July 12, 2019, by a recorded vote of 220 yeas and 197 nays (Roll
No. 473).
During consideration, H.R. 3387 was included in en bloc amend-
ment No 1, and agreed to on July 10, 2019.
H.R. 535

H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, was introduced in the
House by Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Upton, and Mr. Kildee on January 14,
2019, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 535 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
During consideration of H.R. 2500 in the House, the text of H.R.
535 offered as an amendment and adopted by voice vote on July
11, 2019.
See also discussion of H.R. 535 below.
H.R. 3205

H.R. 3205, the Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expansion
Act, was introduced in the House on June 11, 2019, by Ms. Kaptur
and eight original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor. Within the Committee, H.R. 3205 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
During consideration of H.R. 2500 in the House, the text of H.R.
3205 was included in en bloc amendment No 8, and agreed to on
July 11, 2019.
H.R. 3387

H.R. 3387, to create a pilot program for the Junior Reserve Offi-
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School, and for other purposes; was introduced in the House on
June 20, 2019, by Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Clyburn and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3387 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
During consideration of H.R. 2500 in the House, the text of H.R.
3387 was included in en bloc amendment No 1, and agreed to on
July 10, 2019.
H.R. 3648

H.R. 3648, the Defense Access Road Enhancement Act, was intro-
duced in the House on July 9, 2019, by Mr. Cunningham and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3648 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3648 were included in section 2808 of H.R.
2500 as passed by the House.
H.R. 2739

H.R. 2739, the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act, was
introduced in the House on May 15, 2019, by Mr. Rouda and seven
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2739 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2739 were included in section 7613 of H.R.
2500, as introduced.
H.R. 4179

H.R. 4179, the No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act,
was introduced in the House on August 9, 2019, by Mr. Espaillat
and nine original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure; and the Committee on Natural Re-
sources. Within the Committee, H.R. 4179 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Subcommittee on Aviation; the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; the Sub-
committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; and
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
During the House-Senate Conference on S. 1790, provisions re-
lating to H.R. 4179 were included in Section 1749 of the Conference
Report to accompany S. 1790.
H.R. 1567

H.R. 1567, the Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of
2019, was introduced in the House on March 6, 2019, by Mr. Luján,
Ms. Haaland, and Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico and referred to
the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1567 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
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During the House-Senate Conference on S. 1790, the text of H.R.
1567 was included in Section 341 of Subtitle C of Title II of the
Conference Report to accompany S. 1790.
S. 1148

S. 1148, the ATC Hiring Reform Act of 2019, was introduced in
the Senate on April 11, 2019, by Mr. Hoeven and Mrs. Shaheen
and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 1148 on July 24, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate, amended, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation reported S. 1148 on December 5, 2019, as S. Rpt. 116–169.
S. 1148 was included in Subtitle C of Title XI of the Conference
Report to accompany S. 1790.
S. 1439

S. 1439, the Maritime Administration Authorization and En-
hancement Act of 2019, was introduced in the Senate on May 14,
2019, by Mr. Wicker and Ms. Cantwell and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 1439 on May 15, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate, amended, favorably.
S. 1439 was included in Title XXXV of the Conference Report to
accompany S. 1790.

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
(National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin
Act)
PUBLIC LAW 116–94 H.R. 1865 (H.R. 2197)
An Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration
of the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum in the District of Colum-
bia, and for other purposes.

Summary
As passed by the House on December 17, 2019, in Title VI of Di-
vision P of the House amendment to the Senate amendment, which
included the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, the
text of H.R. 2197 was included.
H.R. 2197, the John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of
2019, authorizes appropriations for maintenance, repair, security,
and capital projects at the Kennedy Center for each of fiscal years
2020 through 2024. This includes inflationary increases for mainte-
nance, repair, and security necessary to maintain the new expan-
sion project, which was solely funded with private dollars and au-
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Legislative History
H.R. 1865 was introduced in the House on March 25, 2019, by
Mr. Pascrell and 114 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Financial Services.
The House agreed on October 28, 2019, to Suspend the Rules and
pass H.R. 1865, amended, by voice vote. (text: CR H8505)
H.R. 1865 was received in the Senate and read twice on October
29, 2019.
The Senate considered H.R. 1865 on November 12, 2019, and
passed the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
A motion was made in the House on November 19, 2019, that it
be in order at any time to take from the Speaker’s table the bill
H.R. 1865, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in
the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion of-
fered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her des-
ignee that the House concur in the Senate amendment submitted
for printing by Representative Lowey of New York in the portion
of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause
8 of rule XVIII; that the Senate amendment and the motion be con-
sidered as read; that the motion be debatable for one hour equally
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Appropriations; that the previous question be
considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without inter-
vening motion or demand for division of the question; and that
House Resolution 708 be laid on the table. Objection was heard.
The Committee on Rules met on December 16, 2019, and on De-
cember 17, 2019, (Legislative Day of December 16, 2019) reported
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 1158, and H.R. 1865.
Rule filed in the House as H. Res. 765, (H. Rept. 116–353).
The House concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1865
with an amendment by a record vote of 297 yeas and 120 nays
(Roll No. 689).
H.R. 1865 was received in the Senate on December 17, 2019; and
the Senate proceeded to the consideration of the House amendment
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1865. On December 18, 2019, a
unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that on De-
cember 19, 2019, the Senate would resume consideration; and that
notwithstanding the provisions of Rules XXII, the motions to in-
voke cloture filed on December 17, 2019, would ripen on December
19, 2019. The Senate passed H.R. 1865 on December 19, 2019 by
a record vote of 71 yeas and 23 nays (RVN 415).
H.R. 1865 was presented to the President on December 20, 2019
and signed into law on that same date at Public Law 116–94.
H.R. 2197

H.R. 2197, the John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of
2019, was introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mr. DeFa-
zio, Ms. Titus, Mr. Graves of Missouri, and Mr. Meadows and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2197 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emer-
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During consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1865, the
Committee on Rules inserted the Further Consolidated Appropria-
tions Act, 2020 into H.R. 1865. Included in that measure was the
text of H.R. 2197 in Title VI of Division P.
The House concurred in the Senate amendment with a House
amendment on December 17, 2019, by a record vote of 297 yeas
and 120 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 689).

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation
Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–113 H.R. 5430 (S. 3052)
To implement the Agreement between the United States of America, the United
Mexican States, and Canada attached as an Annex to the Protocol Replacing the
North American Free Trade Agreement.

Summary
As introduced, H.R. 5430 included provisions relating to Long-
haul Trucking Services (Subtitle C of Title III); Border water infra-
structure improvement authority (Title VIII, Subtitle B, Sec. 821).
Legislative History
H.R. 5430 was introduced in the House on December 13, 2019,
by Mr. Hoyer and Mr. McCarthy (both by request), and referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Education and Labor; the Committee on Natural Re-
sources; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on the
Judiciary; the Committee on the Budget; the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure; the Committee on Financial Services;
the Committee on Agriculture; the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce; and the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5430 was referred to the Subcommittee on Avia-
tion; the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor-
tation; the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Build-
ings, and Emergency Management; the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit; the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Haz-
ardous Materials; and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
A unanimous consent request was made in the House on Decem-
ber 16, 2019, that it be in order at any time without intervention
of any point of order to consider in the House, the bill, H.R. 5430,
that the bill be considered as read, that the bill be debatable for
two hours equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader
and the Minority Leader or their respective designees, and that,
pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous
question be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage with-
out intervening motion.
The Committee on Ways and Means considered H.R. 5430 on De-
cember 17, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House favorably, without amendment.
The Committee on Ways and Means report filed on December 19,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–358, Pt. I. Subsequently, the Committee on
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Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on the Judiciary; the
Committee on the Budget; the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure; the Committee on Financial Services; the Com-
mittee on Agriculture; the Committee on Energy and Commerce;
and the Committee on Oversight and Reform were discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 5430.
The House considered H.R. 5430 on December 19, 2019, pursuant
to the unanimous consent request of December 16, 2019, and
passed the measure by a record vote of 385 yeas and 41 nays (Roll
Call Vote No. 701).
H.R. 5430 was received in the Senate on December 18, 2019,
read twice, and referred jointly to the Senate Committee on Fi-
nance; the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions; the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works; the Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Senate Com-
mittee on Foreign Relations; the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation; and the Senate Committee on the
Budget pursuant to section 151(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974.
The Senate Committee on Finance considered H.R. 5430 on Jan-
uary 7, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the Senate
with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on the Budget considered H.R. 5430 on
January 14, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered H.R. 5430 on January 14, 2020, and ordered the measure to
be reported to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations considered H.R. 5430
on January 15, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to
the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered H.R. 5430 on January 15, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the Senate with a favorable rec-
ommendation.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considered H.R.
5430 on January 15, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported
to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, and Labor consid-
ered H.R. 5430 on January 15, 2020, and ordered the measure to
be reported to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Finance; the Senate Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works; the Senate Committee on Appro-
priations; the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the
Senate Committee on the Budget jointly reported H.R. 5430 to the
Senate on January 15, 2020, with no amendment, with no written
report.
The Senate considered H.R. 5430 on January 15 and 16, 2020.
The Senate passed H.R. 5430, without amendment on January 16,
2020 by a record vote of 89 yeas and 10 nays (Record Vote No. 14).
Clearing the measure for the President.
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The President signed H.R. 5430 into law on January 29, 2020,
as Public Law 116–113.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–136 H.R. 748 (H.R. 2440)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost
employer-sponsored health coverage.

Summary
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provides
economic relief to individuals, small businesses, local governments,
and airline works, among others, as a result of the COVID–19 pan-
demic. As passed by the Senate, Section 14003 of Division B of
H.R. 748 included provisions relating to H.R. 2440, the Full Utili-
zation of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act.
Legislative History
H.R. 748 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2019, by
Mr. Courtney and seven original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
A motion was made in the House on May 21, 2019, to place H.R.
748 on the Consensus Calendar. H.R. 748 was placed on the Con-
sensus Calendar on July 17, 2019, Calendar No. 2.
The House considered the Consensus Calendar under Suspension
of the Rules on July 17, 2019, and passed the measure, as amend-
ed, by a 2⁄3 record vote of 419 yeas and 6 nays (Roll no. 493).
H.R. 748 was Received in the Senate on July 18, 2019; read
twice; and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
A motion was made in the Senate on March 20, 2020, to proceed
to the Consideration of H.R. 748. Cloture on the motion to proceed
was presented on that same date. Motions to proceed to the consid-
eration were made in the Senate on March 21 and 22, 2020. On
March 22, 2020, cloture on the motion to proceed was not invoked
in the Senate by a record vote of 47 yeas and 47 nays (RVN 77).
A motion to reconsider the vote was entered in the Senate. On
March 23, 2020, a motion to proceed to consideration of the motion
to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed
to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 77) was agreed
to in the Senate by voice vote. Upon reconsideration, cloture on the
motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by a record
vote of 49 yeas and 46 nays (RVN 78).
A motion to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 748 was made
in the Senate on March 23, 2020. On that same date a section clo-
ture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was presented
in the Senate. Motions to proceed to the consideration were made
in the Senate on March 24 and 25, 2020. On March 25, 2020, the
second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the consideration
of H.R. 748 was withdrawn by unanimous consent.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of H.R. 748 on March
25, 2020 and passed the measure, as amended by a record vote of
96 yeas and 0 nays (RVN 80).

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H.R. 748 was received in the House on March 27, 2020; pursuant
to the provisions of H. Res. 911, the House agreed to concur in the
Senate amendment to H.R. 748 by voice vote.
At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate
amendment to H.R. 748, the Chair put the question on the motion
and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr.
Massie demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair determined that
an insufficient number of Members having arisen, the demand for
a recorded vote was refused. Mr. Massie made a point of order that
a quorum was not present and the Chair counted for a quorum.
Subsequently, the Chair announced that a quorum was present.
H.R. 748 was presented to the President on March 27, 2020. The
President signed H.R. 748 into law on March 27, 2020 as Public
Law 116–136.
H.R. 2440

During consideration of H.R. 748 in the Senate, provisions relat-
ing to H.R. 2440 were included in Section 14003 of Division B of
H.R. 748.
For full history see discussion listed below.

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions
Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–159 H.R. 8337
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2021, and for other purposes.

Summary
Division B of H.R. 8337 authorizes appropriations for surface
transportation accounts (Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Tran-
sit Account) through September 30, 2021.
Legislative History
H.R. 8337 was introduced in the House on September 22, 2020,
by Mrs. Lowey and referred to the Committee on Appropriations,
and the Committee on the Budget.
The House considered H.R. 8337 under Suspension of the Rules
on September 22, 2020, and passed the measure by a record vote
of 359 yeas and 57 nay with 1 voting ‘‘present’’ (Roll No. 198).
H.R. 8337 was received in the Senate on September 22, 2020,
read the first time, and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar
under Read the First Time. H.R. 8337 was read a second time on
September 23, 2020, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar
under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
The Senate began consideration of H.R. 8337 on September 24,
2020, and proceeded to by a record vote of 93 yeas and 2 nays
(Record Vote Number: 195.) On September 29, 2020, cloture on the
measure was invoked in the Senate by a record vote of 82 yeas and
6 nays (Record Vote Number: 196).
The Senate considered H.R. 8337 on September 30, 2020, and
passed the measure, without amendment, by a record vote of 84
yeas and 10 nays (Record Vote Number: 197).

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H.R. 8337 was presented to the President on September 30,
2020. The President signed H.R. 8337 into law on October 1, 2020
as Public Law 116–159.

Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act
(Small Airport Mothers’ Rooms Act of 2019)
PUBLIC LAW 116–190 S. 2638 (H.R. 3362)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require small hub airports to construct
areas for nursing mothers, and for other purposes.

Summary
S. 2638 requires small hub airports to maintain a lactation area
for nursing mothers and a baby changing table in at least one
men’s and one women’s restroom in each passenger terminal build-
ing of the airport. Small hub airports must comply with this re-
quirement by fiscal year 2023 in order to receive grant funding
under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Im-
provement Program. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L.
115–254) requires medium and large hub airports to meet these re-
quirements by fiscal year 2021.
The bill further clarifies that only the requirement for an airport
to maintain a lactation area may be waived if the Secretary of
Transportation determines that construction or maintenance activi-
ties would make it impracticable or unsafe for a lactation area to
be located in the sterile area of a passenger terminal building; all
airports will be required to maintain baby changing tables.
Legislative History
S. 2638

S. 2638, the Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act, was
introduced in the Senate on October 17, 2019, by Ms. Duckworth
and Mrs. Fisher and referred to the Senate Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 2638 on December 11, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the Senate, without amendment, favor-
ably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation reported S. 2638 to the Senate on June 10, 2020, as S. Rpt.
116–232.
The Senate considered S. 2638 on July 29, 2020, and passed the
measure by unanimous consent.
S. 2638 was received in the House on July 30, 2020, and held at
the Desk.
The House considered S. 2638 under Suspension of the Rules on
October 1, 2020, and passed the measure by voice vote. Clearing
the measure for the President.
S. 2638 was presented to the President on October 20, 2020. The
President signed S. 2638 into law on October 30, 2020, as Public
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H.R. 3362

H.R. 3362, the Small Airport Mothers’ Rooms Act of 2019, was
introduced in the House on June 19, 2019, by Mrs. Miller, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3362 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further con-
sideration of H.R. 3362 on June 26, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 3362 on June 26, 2019, and or-
dered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 3362 to the House on October 4,
2019 as H. Rpt. 116–221.
The House considered H.R. 3362 under Suspension of the Rules
on December 16, 2019, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 3362 was received in the Senate on December 17, 2019, and
held at the Desk.

Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–192 S. 4075 (H.R. 7388)
To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for
the release of certain Federal interests in connection with certain grants under that
Act, and for other purposes.

Summary
Under its Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs, the Eco-
nomic Development Administration (EDA) provides seed capital to
revolving loan funds that support business growth and develop-
ment. As currently written, Federal law requires grantees who re-
ceive those funds to permanently report on the funds and the use
thereof well after the loans have been made and paid back, often
several times over. S. 4075 seeks to resolve this issue by allowing
EDA to waive, with conditions, Federal interest in revolving loan
funds and relieve the grantee of permanent reporting require-
ments.
Legislative History
S. 4075 was introduced in the Senate on June 25, 2020, by Mrs.
Capito and Mr. Cardin and referred to the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of S. 4075 on August 6, 2020,
and the measure was subsequently passed by unanimous consent.
S. 4075 was received in the House on August 14, 2020, and held
at the Desk.
The House considered S. 4075 under Suspension of the Rules on
October 1, 2020, and passed the measure by voice vote. Clearing
the measure for the President.
S. 4075 was presented to the President on October 20, 2020. The
President signed S. 4075 into law on October 30, 2020, as Public
Law 116–192.

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H.R. 7388

H.R. 7388, the House companion measure, was introduced in the
House on June 26, 2020, by Mr. Peterson and Mr. Katko and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and
the Committee on Financial Services. Within the Committee, H.R.
7388 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower
PUBLIC LAW 116–193 S. 4762 (H.R. 8202)
To designate the airport traffic control tower located at Piedmont Triad Inter-
national Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Senator Kay Hagan Airport
Traffic Control Tower’’.
Summary
S. 4762 designates the Piedmont Triad International Airport air
traffic control tower as the ‘‘Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic
Control Tower.’’ Senator Kay Hagan represented North Carolina in
the United States Senate from 2009–2015, and passed away in Oc-
tober 2019.
Legislative History
S. 4762

S. 4762 was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2020, by
Mr. Burr, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Warner. S. 4762 was
read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without
amendment by unanimous consent.
S. 4762 was received in the House on September 30, 2020, and
held at the Desk.
The House considered S. 4762 by unanimous consent, and passed
the measure without objection. Clearing the measure for the Presi-
dent.
S. 4762 was presented to the President on October 20, 2020. The
President signed S. 4762 into law on October 30, 2020, as Public
Law 116–193.
H.R. 8202

H.R. 8202 was introduced in the House on September 11, 2020,
by Mr. Budd and seven original cosponsors; and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 8202 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–224 S. 1982 (H.R. 3969)
To improve efforts to combat marine debris, and for other purposes.

Summary
S. 1982 amends and broadens the Marine Debris Act (Pub. L.
109–449), as amended, by increasing Federal spending from $10

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million to $15 million, allowing up to 7 percent each fiscal year for
administrative costs, and prioritizing efforts to combat marine de-
bris through innovation and entrepreneurship programs. In addi-
tion, it establishes the Marine Debris Foundation, a charitable,
nonprofit organization, to accept and administer gifts of private
property, and to administer the newly-created Genius Prize for
Save Our Seas Innovations. Finally, S. 1982 invests in improved
domestic water and waste infrastructure by authorizing new
project grants and a state revolving loan program.
Legislative History
S. 1982 was introduced in the Senate on June 26, 2019, by Mr.
Sullivan and eight original cosponsors and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 1982 on November 13, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation was discharged from further consideration of S. 1982 on Jan-
uary 9, 2020.
The Senate considered S, 1982 by unanimous consent on January
9, 2020, and passed the measure with an amendment, by voice
vote.
S. 1982 was received in the House on January 13, 2020, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the
Committee on Natural Resources; the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs; the Committee on Energy and Commerce; the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology; and the Committee on Agriculture.
Within the Committee, S. 1982 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter
on September 28, 2020, to the Chair of the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Natural Re-
sources would waive further consideration of S. 1982. The Chair of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure responded on
September 29, 2020, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of
the Committee on Natural Resources and the agreement to waive
further consideration.
The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter on
September 29, 2020, to the Chair of the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Foreign Affairs
would waive further consideration of S. 1982. On that same date,
the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Foreign
Affairs and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a let-
ter on September 29, 2020, to the Chair of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, agreeing that, in order to expe-
dite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce would waive further consideration of S. 1982. On
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Infrastructure responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests
of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the agreement to
waive further consideration.
The Chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
sent a letter on September 28, 2020, to the Chair of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, agreeing that, in order to ex-
pedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology would waive further consideration of S.
1982. The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure respond on September 29, 2020, acknowledging the juris-
dictional interests of the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture sent a letter on Sep-
tember 28, 2020, to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure, agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation on the House Floor, the Committee on Agriculture would
waive further consideration of S. 1982. The Chair of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure responded on September 29,
2020, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee
on Agriculture and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The House considered S. 1982 under Suspension of the Rules on
October 1, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
The message on House action was received in the Senate on Oc-
tober 19, 2020, and held at the Desk.
The Senate concurred in the House amendment to S. 1982 on De-
cember 1, 2020, by unanimous consent. Clearing the measure for
the President.
S. 1982 was presented to the President on December 8, 2020.
The President signed S. 1982 into law on December 18, 2020, as
Public Law 116–224.
H.R. 3969

H.R. 3969 introduced in the House on July 25, 2019 by Ms.
Bonamici and 10 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Committee on Natural
Resources; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on
Energy and Commerce; the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology; and the Committee on Agriculture. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3969 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse
PUBLIC LAW 116–245 S. 4902
To designate the United States courthouse located at 351 South West Temple in
Salt Lake City, Utah, as the ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse’’.

Summary
Orrin G. Hatch served as a Senator from the State of Utah from
1977 until 2019. S. 4902 names the U.S. District Courthouse lo-
cated at 351 South West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, the
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Legislative History
S. 4902 was introduced in the Senate on November 17, 2020, by
Mr. Lee, Mr. Romney, and Mr. McConnell; read twice, considered,
read the third time, and passed by unanimous consent.
S. 4902 was received in the House on November 18, 2020 and
held at the Desk.
The House considered S. 4902 under Suspension of the Rules on
December 8, 2020, and passed the measure by voice vote. Clearing
the measure for the President.
S. 4902 was presented to the President on December 11, 2020.
The President signed S. 4902 into law on December 21, 2020, as
Public Law 116–245.

Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
PUBLIC LAW 116–ll S. 1014 (H.R. 66)
To establish the Route 66 Centennial Commission, to direct the Secretary of Trans-
portation to prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66, and for other
purposes.
Summary
This measure establishes the framework to determine how best
to commemorate and preserve Route 66.
U.S. Highway 66, better known as Route 66 or the Mother Road,
provided an important link between the Midwest and Southern
California. Route 66 initially spanned 2,448 miles. It was des-
ignated, along with the other original U.S. highways, by the Amer-
ican Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Pub-
lic Roads in 1926. Route 66 will celebrate its centennial anniver-
sary in 2026.
The Act establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission (Com-
mission) to study and make recommendations to Congress on how
to best commemorate Route 66 on its 100-year anniversary. The
bill also directs the Commission to host a conference with certain
partners on the U.S. Numbered Highway System. Finally, the
measure requires the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
with certain Governors, to prepare a plan on the preservation
needs of Route 66. The Secretary must then submit a report on the
plan to Congress.
Legislative History
S. 1014, the Senate companion measure was introduced in the
Senate on April 3, 2019, by Ms. Duckworth and Mr. Inhofe and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 1014 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate without amendment.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 1014 to the Senate on June 19, 2019 with no written re-
port. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
port filed on July 23, 2019 as S. Rpt. 116–61.
The Senate passed S. 1014 on August 10, 2020, amended, by
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S. 1014 was received in the House on August 14, 2020 and held
at the Desk.
The House considered S. 1014, under the Suspension of the Rules
on December 8, 2020, and passed the measure by voice vote. Clear-
ing the measure for the President.
S. 1014 was presented to the President on December 11, 2020.
The President signed S. 1014 into law on December 23, 2020, the
Public Law number has not been assigned at time of filing of this
report.
H.R. 66

H.R. 66 was introduced in the House on January 3, 2019, by Mr.
Davis of Illinois, and 10 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The House considered H.R. 66 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 6, 2019 and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of
399 yeas and 22 nays (Roll No. 67).
H.R. 66 was received in the Senate on February 7, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 66, was introduced in the House on
January 3, 2017, by Mr. Davis of Illinois and 11 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 66 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit was discharged
from consideration of H.R. 66 on June 27, 2018. The Committee on
Transportation considered H.R. 66 on June 27, 2018, and ordered
the measure to be reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 66 to the House on July 17, 2018,
as H. Rpt. 115–821. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No.
635.
The House considered H.R. 66 on July 16, 2018, under Suspen-
sion of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 66 was received in the Senate on July 17, 2018, read twice
and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
PUBLIC LAW 116–ll H.R. 133 (H.R. 1980, H.R. 2139, H.R. 2420,
H.R. 5120, H.R. 7575, H.R. 8408, H.R. 8504, S. 3729)
To promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and
Mexico.

Summary
H.R. 133 provides for the funding for the 12 appropriations bills
for fiscal year 2021. Additionally, the measure includes the fol-
lowing divisions within the purview of the Committee: Division R,
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Act of 2020; Division T–Smithsonian American Women’s History
Museum Act and National Museum of the American Latino; Divi-
sion V–Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability; and Divi-
sion AA–Water Resources Development Act of 2020.
Legislative History
H.R. 133 was introduced in the House on January 3, 1029 by Mr.
Cuellar, Mr. McCaul, and Mr. Gonzalez of Texas and referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The House agreed to Suspend the Rules and pass H.R. 133 on
January 10, 2019, by voice vote.
H.R. 133 was received in the Senate on January 11, 2019, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considered H.R. 133
on December 11, 2019, and ordered the measure reported with an
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations reported H.R. 133 to
the Senate on December 17, 2019, with no written report.
The Senate considered H.R. 133 on January 15, 2020, and passed
the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
The Committee on Rules met on December 21, 2020, to consider
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 133. Rule filed in the
House as H. Res. 1271. The Rule provides for the consideration of
the Senate amendment to H.R. 133 with an amendment. H. Res.
1271 was agreed to by a record vote of 227 yeas and 180 nays (Roll
No. 249).
The House considered H.R. 133 under the provisions of H. Res.
1271 on December 21, 2020. The House concurred in the Senate
amendment with an amendment, consisting of the text of Rules
Committee Print 116–68, with the first portion of the question com-
prising Divisions B, C, E, and F, was agreed to by 327 yeas and
85 nays (Roll No. 250). The House concurred in the Senate amend-
ment with an amendment, consisting of the text of Rules Com-
mittee Print 116–68, with the second portion of the question except
Divisions B, C, E, and F, by a record vote of 359 yeas and 53 nays
(Roll No. 251). The House agreed to an amendment to the Senate
amendment, without objection.
H.R. 133 was received in the Senate on December 21, 2020.
The Senate considered H.R. 133 on December 21, 2020 and
passed the measure by a record vote of 92 yeas and 6 nays (Record
Vote No. 289). Clearing the measure for the President.
H.R. 133 was presented to the President on December 24, 2020.
The President signed H.R. 133 into law on December 27, 2020,
the Public Law number has not been assigned at time of filing of
this report.
H.R. 1980

H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act, was
included in Division T of the House amendment to the Senate
amendment to H.R. 133. See action on H.R. 1980 listed below.
H.R. 2139

H.R. 2139, the Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act, was introduced
in the House on April 8, 2019, by Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Moulton, and

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Mr. Kennedy and referred the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. With-
in the Committee, H.R. 2139 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 2139 were included in Title II of Division R
of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133.
See action on H.R. 2139 listed below.
H.R. 2420

H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, was
included in Division T of the House amendment to the Senate
amendment to H.R. 133. See action on H.R. 2420 listed below.
H.R. 5120

Provisions related to H.R. 5120, the Safe, Accountable, Fair, and
Environmentally Responsible Pipelines Act of 2019, were included
in Division R of the House amendment to the Senate amendment
to H.R. 133. See also action taken on H.R. 5120 listed below.
H.R. 7575

H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, was in-
cluded in Division AA of the House amendment to the Senate
amendment to H.R. 133. See action on H.R. 7575 listed below.
H.R. 8408

Provisions related to H.R. 8408, the Aircraft Certification Reform
and Accountability Act, was included in Division V of the House
amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133. See action on
H.R. 8408 listed below.
H.R. 8504

H.R. 8504, the Payroll Support Program Extension Act, was in-
troduced in the House on October 2, 2020, by Mr. DeFazio and Mr.
Larsen of Washington and referred to the Committee on Financial
Services; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and
the Committee on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 8504 as
referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Provisions of H.R. 8504 were included in Subtitle A of Title IV
of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133.
See action on H.R. 8504 listed below.
S. 2299

S. 2299, the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and En-
hancing Safety Act of 2020 or PIPES Act of 2019, was introduced
in the Senate on July 25, 2019, by Mrs. Fisher and Ms. Duckworth
and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 2299 on July 31, 2019 and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the Nature
of a Substitute, favorably.

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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation reported S. 2299 to the Senate on February 13, 2020 as S.
Rpt. 116–217.
The Senate passed S. 2299 on August 6, 2020, amended.
Provisions of S. 2299 were included in Division R of the House
amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133. See action on
S. 2299 listed below.
S. 3729

S. 3729, the Motor Carrier Safety Grant Relief Act of 2020, was
introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2020, by Mr. Wicker, Ms.
Cantwell, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Fischer, and Ms. Duckworth and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation.
05/20/2020 The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation considered S. 3729 on May 20, 2020, and ordered
the measure to be reported without amendment, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation report filed on November 16, 2020, as S. Rpt. 116–294.
The Senate considered S. 3729 on December 8, 2020, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent.
S. 3729 was received in the House on December 9, 2020, and
held at the Desk.
Provisions of S. 3729 were included in Division M of the House
amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 133. See action on
S. 3729 below.

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021)
PUBLIC LAW 116–ll H.R. 6395 (H.R. 1166, H.R. 1837, H.R. 3409,
H.R. 3488, H.R. 4614, H.R. 5124, H.R. 6096, H.R. 7416, H.R.
7515, H.R. 7588, H.R. 8099, AND H.R. 8309)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Depart-
ment of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 6395 authorizes fiscal year 2021 appropriations and sets
forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and ac-
tivities. This bill also reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the
Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal year 2020 fiscal year 2021,
and authorizes a specified level of end-of-year strength for active
duty personnel and military training student loads to the Coast
Guard for such fiscal years.
As passed by the House, H.R. 6395 contains provisions related to
legislation referred to the Committee including: H.R. 3409, H.R.
7515, H.R. 4614, H.R. 5124, H.R. 8099, H.R. 5993, H.R. 6146, H.R.
7416, H.R. 8231.

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Legislative History
H.R. 6395 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2020, by
Mr. Smith of Washington and Mr. Thornberry and referred to the
Committee on Armed Services.
The Committee on Armed Services considered H.R. 6395 on July
1, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House,
amended, by a record vote of 56 yeas and 0 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services
on July 7, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration
on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 6395. The
letter further requested support for the appointment of Conferees
should a House-Senate Conference be called. The Chair of the Com-
mittee on Armed Services responded on July 8, 2020, acknowl-
edging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure and the agreement to not seek a sequen-
tial referral.
The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R. 6395 to the
House on July 9, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–442. The Committee on
Armed Services filed a supplemental report on July 16, 2020 as H.
Rpt. 116–442, Pt. II.
The Committee on Rules met on July 20, 2020, and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 6395. Rule filed in the
House as H. Res. 1053. (H. Rpt. 116–457). The Rule Provides for
the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Sen-
ate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H. Res. 967,
as amended by H. Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a
new date.
The House considered H.R. 6395 under the provisions of H. Res.
1053 on July 20 and 21, 2020, and passed the measure on July 21,
2020, by a recorded vote of 295 yeas and 125 nays (Roll no. 152).
The title of the measure was amended so as to read: A bill to au-
thorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of
the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for de-
fense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military
personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6395 was received in the Senate on August 4, 2020.
The Senate passed H.R. 6395, amended, by voice vote on Novem-
ber 16, 2020.
The House disagreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 6395 on
November 18, 2020, by unanimous consent and requested a Con-
ference with the Senate thereon.
The Speaker appointed Conferees on the part of the House: from
the Committee on Armed Services; the Permanent Select Com-
mittee on Intelligence; the Committee on Agriculture; the Com-
mittee on the Budget; the Committee on Education and Labor; the
Committee on Energy and Commerce; the Committee on Financial
Services; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on
Homeland Security; the Committee on House Administration; the
Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee on Natural Resources;
the Committee on Oversight and Reform; the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology; the Committee on Small Business;
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mittee on Veterans’ Affairs; and the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Representatives from the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure were appointed for consideration of secs. 311, 312, 332,
560G, 601, 829, 830B, 912, 1101, 1732, 1750, 1760, 1768, 1809,
3501, 3504, 3505, 3507–09, 3510C, 3510D, 5103, and division H of
the House bill, and secs. 178, 1087, 1635, 3501, 5237, 5246, 6089,
and subtitle I of title LX of division E of the Senate amendment,
and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Huffman, Mr.
Rouda, and Mr. Gibbs.
The Senate began consideration of the House message to accom-
pany H.R. 6395 on December 3, 2020. The Senate insisted upon its
amendment; agreed to a Conference with the House thereon; and
appointed Conferees on the part of the Senate.
Conferees agreed on December 3, 2020, to file a Conference Re-
port on the differences between the Senate and House passed
versions of H.R. 6395.
Committee of Conference report filed on December 3, 2020, as H.
Rpt. 116–617.
The House considered the Conference Report to accompany H.R.
6395 on December 8, 2020, and agreed to the Conference Report by
a record vote of 335 yeas, 78 nays, and 1 voting present (Roll Call
Vote No. 238).
The Senate considered the Conference Report to accompany H.R.
6395 on December 9, 10, and 11, 2020. The Senate agreed to the
Conference Report by a record vote of 84 yeas and 13 nays. Clear-
ing the measure for the President.
H.R. 6395 was presented to the President on December 11, 2020.
The President vetoed H.R. 6395 on December 23, 2020.
The Presidential Memorandum of Disapproval to H.R. 6395 was
received in the House on December 24, 2020 (H. Doc. 116–174).
The House postponed further consideration of the veto message and
the joint resolution until December 28, 2020.
The House considered H.R. 6395 on December 28, 2020, the ob-
jections to the President to the contrary notwithstanding, and
passed the measure, by a 2⁄3 recorded vote of 322 yeas and 87 nays
(Roll No. 253).
The veto message from the President was received in the Senate
on December 29, 2020, and held at the Desk. A motion to proceed
to the consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 was agreed
to in Senate by a record vote of 80 yeas and 12 nays (Record Vote
Number: 290).
The Senate considered H.R. 6395 on January 1, 2021, the objec-
tions to the President to the contrary notwithstanding, and passed
the measure, by a 2⁄3 recorded vote of 81 yeas and 13 nays. The
Public Law number has not been assigned at time of filing of this
report.
H.R. 1166/S. 383

H.R. 1166, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative
Technologies Act, was introduced in the House on February 13,
2019, by Mr. Peters, Mr. McKinley, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Schweikert,
and Mrs. Bustos and referred to the Committee on Energy and
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Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1166 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
S. 383, the Senate companion measure was introduced in the
Senate on February 7, 2019, by Mr. Barrasso and eight original co-
sponsors and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 383 on April 10, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate without amendment favorably. On that same
date, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 383 to the Senate with no written report.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works filed
a report on May 31, 2019 as S. Rpt. 116–38.
Provisions of H.R. 1166 and S. 383 were included in section 6084
of H.R. 6395 as passed by the Senate.
H.R. 1837

H.R. 1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement
and Regional Security Act, was included in Subtitle H of Title XII
of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395. For prior action,
see discussion listed below.
H.R. 3409

H.R. 3409, the Coast Guard Authorization of 2019, was included
in Division D of H.R. 6395 as passed by the House. For prior ac-
tion, see legislative history below.
H.R. 3488

H.R. 3488, the Coast Guard Authorization of 2019, was included
in Subtitle E of Title LVXXXII of the Conference Report to accom-
pany H.R. 6395. For prior action, see discussion listed below.
H.R. 4614

H.R. 4614, the AMBER Alert Nationwide Act of 2019, was intro-
duced in the House on October 4, 2019, by Mr. Sablan and Mrs.
Radewagen and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 4614 was referred to the Subcommittee on Avia-
tion; the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 4614 were included in section 1623 of H.R. 2
during House consideration. H.R. 4614 was also included in H.R.
6395.
H.R. 5124

H.R. 5124, the Southern New England Regional Commission Act,
was introduced in the House on November 15, 2019, by Mr.
Cicilline, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Courtney
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture, and the Committee on Financial Services. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5124 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
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H.R. 5124 was included in section 1768 of H.R. 6395 as passed
by the House.
H.R. 6096

H.R. 6096, the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improve-
ment Act of 2020, was included in subtitle I of Title LX of Division
E of H.R. 6395 as passed by the Senate. See further discussion of
H.R. 6096 below.
H.R. 7416

H.R. 7416, the Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals Com-
merce Improvement Act, was introduced in the House on June 30,
2020, by Mr. Bost, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mrs.
Hartzler, Mr. Loebsack, and Mrs. Miller and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 7416 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 7416 was included in section 3509 of H.R. 6395 as passed
by the House.
H.R. 7515

H.R. 7515, the Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief
Act of 2020, was introduced in the House on July 9, 2020, by Mr.
DeFazio and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 7515 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 7515 was included in section 3505 of H.R. 6395 as passed
by the House.
H.R. 7588

H.R. 7588, the Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastruc-
ture Security Agency Act of 2020, was introduced in the House on
July 13, 2020, by Mr. Katko, Mr. Ruppersberger, and Mr. Galla-
gher and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and
Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5246 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic De-
velopment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7588 was included in section 5246 of H.R. 6395 as passed
by the Senate. See also H.R. 7588 under Legislation Referred.)
H.R. 8099

H.R. 8099, the Diversity in Defense Act of 2020, was introduced
in the House on August 25, 2020, by Mr. Brown of Maryland and
eight original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and
the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Within the Committee,
H.R. 8099 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 8099 was included in section 912 of H.R. 6395 as passed by
the House.

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H.R. 8309

H.R. 8309, the Keep America Secure Act, was introduced in the
House on September 17, 2020, by Mr. Rogers of Alabama and 14
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security; the Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee on Ways
and Means; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure;
the Committee on Oversight and Reform; the Committee on Energy
and Commerce; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and the Com-
mittee on House Administration. Within the Committee, H.R. 8309
was referred to the Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Provisions of H.R. 8309 were included in section 5246 of H.R.
6395 as passed by the Senate.

Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation
Act of 2020
STORM Act of 2020
(Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019)
S. 3418 (H.R. 3779)

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to
allow the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide
capitalization grants to eligible entities to establish revolving funds to provide as-
sistance to reduce disaster risks, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3779 establishes a state revolving loan fund program to fa-
cilitate funding of mitigation projects that reduce the risks and
costs of natural disasters. Sources of Federal funding for proactive,
predisaster mitigation are highly competitive and limited due to
the significant volume of identified and necessary hazard mitiga-
tion projects across the Nation.
Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As-
sistance Act (Stafford Act, Pub. L. 93–288, as amended), options for
mitigation assistance include the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
program (Stafford Act, Sec. 203) and the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP) (Stafford Act, Sec. 404). With the Sandy Recovery
Improvement Act (Division B of Pub. L. 113–2), the Committee pro-
vided flexibility in using Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) Public Assistance program (Stafford Act, Sec. 428) to re-
build following a disaster, there is only a single FEMA pre-disaster
mitigation program providing communities with resources to fund
projects before disaster strikes in order to prevent or lessen dam-
age from a future hazard event.
While the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (Division D of
Pub. L. 115–254) provides a more consistent source of funds for
FEMA’s PDM program and allows for additional projects to receive
Federal assistance, the outstanding need for pre-disaster mitigation
projects still surpasses projected funding. Strengthening mitigation
practices is critical to reducing the future costs of disasters for the
taxpayer; studies have shown for every $1 spent in mitigation, be-
tween $4 and $8 is saved in avoided disaster recovery costs. Pro-

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viding additional solutions for communities to mitigate against dis-
asters will reduce costs and save lives.
Examining the use and application of revolving loan funds sug-
gests such funds may provide communities with additional flexi-
bility to fund mitigation projects while replenishing the initial
funding through repayments. For example, Congress has author-
ized and appropriated dollars for similar state revolving funds for
projects that have resulted in a significant increase in the capacity
and capabilities of water infrastructure in communities across the
Nation.
Investment in mitigation projects and activities has a significant
and measurable return on investment in reducing recovery costs
following hazard events. To reduce the rising costs associated with
disaster response and recovery, additional Federal funding streams
dedicated to pre-disaster mitigation are necessary.
H.R. 3779 amends the Stafford Act by authorizing capitalization
grants and establishing a state-managed revolving loan fund pro-
gram to allow states to offer low-interest loans to eligible local enti-
ties for mitigation projects, with the repayment of the loans pro-
viding capital for subsequent projects. Participating entities would
be provided additional flexibilities in the nature and types of eligi-
ble projects to further mitigate the impacts of natural disasters
such as earthquakes, flooding, and wildfires, as well as non-natural
events like chemical spills. For example, existing FEMA hazard
mitigation programs restrict Public Assistance mitigation funds if
projects may accrue to the benefit of homeowners and businesses.
This can create challenges, particularly in rural areas with lower
populations and large amounts of farmland. The revolving loan
fund is specifically intended to reduce risks for homeowners, busi-
nesses, nonprofit organizations, and communities. H.R. 3779, as
amended, also explicitly ensures eligibility for non-Federal levees
and other flood control measures.
Legislative History
S. 3418

S. 3418, the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Miti-
gation Act of 2020, was introduced in the Senate on March 9, 2020,
by Mr. Peters and Mr. Johnson and referred to the Senate Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered H.R. 3418 on March 11, 2020, and ordered the
measure to be reported to the Senate without amendment.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs report filed on August 10, 2020, as S. Rpt. 116–249.
The Senate considered S. 3418 on December 9, 2020, and passed
the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 3418 was received in the House on December 14, 2020, and
held at the Desk The House considered S. 3418 under Suspension
of the Rules on December 18, 2020, and passed the measure by
voice vote.
S. 3418 was presented to the President on December 21, 2020.

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The President signed S. 3418 into law on January 1, 2021, the
Public Law number has not been assigned at time of filing of this
report.
H.R. 3779

H.R. 3779 was introduced in the House on July 16, 2019, by Ms.
Craig, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Kind, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Rodney Davis
of Illinois, and Mr. Smith of Missouri and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3779 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from further
consideration of H.R. 3779 on September 19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 3779 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 3779 to the House on September
4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–486.
Provisions of H.R. 3779 were included in Sec. 23001 of H.R. 2
during House consideration. See also discussion of H.R. 2 listed
above.

RESOLUTIONS PASSED BOTH HOUSES
Use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers
Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition
H. CON. RES. 16
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memo-
rial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Summary
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which
designated May 15th as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the
week in which that date falls as ‘‘Police Week.’’ Today, tens of thou-
sands of law enforcement officers from around the world come to
Washington, D.C. to participate in events during that week to
honor the men and woman of law enforcement who have made the
ultimate sacrifice.
Among the events during Police Week are the National Peace Of-
ficers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition.
The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police will sponsor
a public event on May 15, 2019, the 38th Annual National Peace
Officers’ Memorial Service on the Capitol Grounds, in order to
honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Legislative History
H. Con. Res. 16 was introduced in the House on February 8,
2019, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Meadows and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-

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mittee, H. Con. Res. 16 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H. Con. Res. 16 on February 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H. Con. Res. 16 on February 27,
2019 and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, without
amendment, favorably by voice vote.
The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 16 to the House on April
2, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–30.
The House considered H. Con. Res. 16 under Suspension of the
Rules on April 8, 2019 and passed the measure by voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 16 was received in the Senate on April 9, 2019.
The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 16 by unanimous consent on
April 10, 2019.

Use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington
Soap Box Derby
H. CON. RES. 19
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box
Derby.

Summary
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby occurs annually on the
Capitol Grounds. The Soap Box Derby allows children to dem-
onstrate their dedication, work, and creativity as they compete for
trophies.
The first official All-American Soap Box Derby was held in Day-
ton, Ohio in 1934 and moved to Akron, Ohio the following year.
The Soap Box Derby continued until the beginning of World War
II, and after a break resumed in 1946. While initially the Soap Box
Derby was only open to boys, in 1971 girls also began racing.
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby is one of many local
races that will qualify winning competitors to participate in the
National Soap Box Derby in Ohio.
Legislative History
H. Con. Res. 19 was introduced in the House on February 14,
2019, by Mr. Hoyer and eight original cosponsors and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H. Con. Res. 19 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H. Con. Res. 19 on February 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H. Con. Res. 19 on February 27,
2019 and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, without
amendment, favorably by voice vote.
The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 19 to the House on April
2, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–31.

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The House considered H. Con. Res. 19 under Suspension of the
Rules on April 8, 2019, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote
of 386 yeas and 0 voting ‘‘nay’’ (Roll No. 157).
H. Con. Res. 19 was received in the Senate on April 9, 2019.
The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 19 by unanimous consent on
April 10, 2019.

MEASURES VETOED
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President
on February 15, 2019
H.J. RES. 46 (S.J. RES. 10)
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019

Summary
H.J. Res. 46 terminates Presidential Proclamation 9844 the na-
tional emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the
President on February 15, 2019.
Legislative History
H.J. RES. 46

H.J. Res. 46 was introduced in the House on February 22, 2019,
by Mr. Castro of Texas and 225 original cosponsors and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.J. Res. 46 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The Committee on Rules met on February 25, 2019, and reported
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 46. Rule filed
in the House as H. Res. 144 (H. Rpt. 116–13).
The House considered H. Res. 144 as a privileged matter on Feb-
ruary 26, 2019, and adopted the Rule by a record vote of 229 yeas
and 193 nays (Roll No. 93).
The House considered H.J. Res. 26 under the provisions of H.
Res. 144 and passed the resolution by a record vote of 228 yeas and
193 nays (Roll No. 93).
H.J. Res. 46 was received in the Senate on February 27, 2019;
read twice; and referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Serv-
ices. The Senate Committee on Armed Services was discharged
from further consideration of H.J. Res. 46 on March 14, 2019.
The Senate considered H.J. Res. 46 on March 14, 2019, and
passed the measure by a record vote of 59 yeas and 41 nays (Vote
No. 49.)
H.J. Res. 46 was presented to the President on March 15, 2019,
and vetoed that same date.
The Presidential Memorandum of Disapproval to H.J. Res. 46
was received in the House on March 18, 2019, (H. Doc. 116–22).
The House postponed further consideration of the veto message and
the joint resolution until March 26, 2019.

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On March 26, 2019, the House considered H.J. Res. 46, the objec-
tions of the President notwithstanding, and failed to pass the
measure by a record vote of 248 yeas and 181 nays (Roll No. 127).
The bill and accompanying veto message were referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
S.J. RES. 10

S.J. Res. 10, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in
the Senate by Mr. Udall, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Shaheen, and Ms. Mur-
kowski on February 28, 2019 and referred to the Committee on
Armed Services.

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President
on February 15, 2019
S.J. RES. 54 (H.J. RES. 75)
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019

Summary
S.J. Res. 54 terminates Presidential Proclamation 9844 the na-
tional emergency related to the U.S.-Mexico border, declared by the
President on February 15, 2019.
Legislative History
S.J. RES. 54

S.J. Res. 54 was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Udall, Ms. Col-
lins, and Mrs. Shaheen on September 10, 2019, and referred to the
Committee on Armed Services.
The Senate discharged the Committee on Armed Serviced from
further consideration of S.J. Res. 54 on September 25, 2019, by
unanimous consent and passed the measure by a recorded vote of
54 yeas and 41 nays (Record Vote No. 302.)
S.J. Res. 54 was received in the House on September 25, 2019,
and held at the Desk.
The Committee on Rules met on September 25, 2019, and re-
ported a Rule to the House as H. Res. 591 (H. Rpt. 116–218). The
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 54.
The House considered H. Res. 591 on September 26, 2019, and
adopted the Rule by a recorded vote of 229 yeas and 186 nays (Roll
No. 550).
The House considered S.J. Res. 54 on September 26, 2019, and
passed the measure by a recorded vote of 236 yeas and 174 nays
(Roll No. 553).
S.J. Res. 54 was presented to the President on October 4, 2019.
The President vetoed S.J. Res. 54 on October 14, 2019.
Presidential Message received in the Senate on October 16, 2019,
and printed as Presidential Message 32. The Senate failed to over-
ride the President’s veto on October 17, 2019, by a record vote of
53 yeas and 36 nays (Vote No. 325).

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H.J. RES. 75

H.J. Res. 75 was introduced in the House on September 19, 2019,
by Mr. Castro of Texas and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.J. Res. 75 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.

MEASURES ENROLLED / PRESENTED TO THE
PRESIDENT / OR PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES
Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019
H.R. 2502
To amend title 40, United States Code, to require certain prospectuses for public
buildings to be made publicly available, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2502 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to
publish on its website all prospectuses for leasing, design or con-
struction activities which the GSA—pursuant to Chapter 33 of
Title 40, United States Code sections 3307 and 3316—has sub-
mitted to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The legislation requires the Administrator of General Services to
maintain the information for no less than ten years in a readable,
accessible, and searchable format. The information must also be
updated quarterly.
Legislative History
H.R. 2502 was introduced in the House on May 2, 2019, by Mr.
Palmer, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2502 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
On May 8, 2019, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 2502.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 2502 on May 8, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2502 to the House on July 11,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–147.
The House considered H.R. 2502 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 28, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 2502 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2502 on December
22, 2020, and the measure was passed by unanimous consent.
Clearing the measure for the President.
The President is expected to sign H.R. 2502 into law. However,
no official action occurred prior to filing of this report.

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019
H.R. 4031 (S. 2295)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Great Lakes
Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes.

Summary
The Great Lakes Basin is home to more than 30 million people
in the United States and Canada. The Basin reaches seven states,
plus the entirety of Michigan and a portion of Ontario, Canada.
The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system in the world,
holding about 21 percent of the world’s fresh water supply to pro-
vide drinking water as well as recreation and economic oppor-
tunity.
Agriculture, industrialization, and development have all im-
pacted the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Great Lakes are particu-
larly vulnerable to contamination because outflow rates from most
of the Lakes are very slow, retaining the same water for years,
sometimes decades, and in the case of Lake Superior, a century. As
a result, some pollutants that reach the Basin settle into the sedi-
ments at the bottom of the Lakes.
Human activities have also significantly impacted the ecosystem
by way of non-indigenous species and excessive nutrients. These
threaten massive ecological and economic damage. One such event
of excessive nutrient runoff caused a harmful algal bloom in 2014,
which required the City of Toledo, Ohio, to implement a drinking
water ban that affected 500,000 people. While efforts have been
made to address these problems, there remain serious concerns in
numerous areas.
In response to the exacerbation of issues in the Basin, in 2010,
Congress amended existing authorities under section 118 of the
Clean Water Act to establish a coordinated Federal effort—the
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)—to provide resources to-
ward meeting the long-term goals for the Great Lakes ecosystem.
The GLRI is overseen by the Great Lakes Interagency Task
Force—established by Executive Order 13340 (69 Fed. Reg. 29043)
and chaired by the Administrator of EPA. Agencies involved in the
Task Force use agency funds or EPA funds to carry out projects or
otherwise award grants or contracts to state, local, or tribal govern-
ment entities, nongovernmental organizations, academic institu-
tions, or other entities.
The GLRI Action Plan for the past five years has been focused
on making improvements in: toxic substances; invasive species,
nearshore health and nonpoint source pollution; habitat and wild-
life protection and restoration; and accountability, monitoring, eval-
uation, public involvement, and partnerships. Each focus area has
specific objectives, commitments, and measures of progress. These
include long-term strategies for restoration and future prevention,
but environmental and public health issues continue to persist in
the Great Lakes Basin today.
In 2016, Congress reauthorized section 118 of the Clean Water
Act through fiscal year 2021 (Pub. L. 114–322). Section 118 was
most recently authorized at $300 million per year. Federally au-

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thorized funding for this program expires at the end of fiscal year
2021.
Legislative History
H.R. 4031

H.R. 4031 was introduced in the House on July 25, 2019, by Mr.
Joyce of Ohio and 39 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4031 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 4031 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 4031 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4031 to the House on November
13, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–287
The House considered H.R. 4031 under Suspension of the Rules
on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by a
2⁄3 record vote of 373 yeas and 45 nays (Roll No. 36).

H.R. 4031 was received in the Senate; read twice; and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4031 on December
20, 2020; the measure was passed by unanimous consent. Clearing
the measure for the President.
H.R. 4031 was presented to the President on December 24, 2020.
The President is expected to sign H.R. 4031 into law. However,
no official action occurred prior to filing of this report.
S. 2295
S. 2295, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on July 25, 2019, by Ms. Stabenow and 12 original cospon-
sors; read twice; and referred to the Senate Committee on Environ-
ment and Public Works.

Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act
H.R. 4044 (S. 3171)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estu-
ary Program, and for other purposes.

Summary
The Clean Water Act defines an estuary (and estuarine zones) as
all or part of the mouth of a river or stream or other body of water
having an unimpaired natural connection with open sea where
freshwater from rivers or streams mixes with salt water from the
ocean. [See Section 104(n)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1251(n)(4)).] Estuarine environments are unique and
highly productive ecosystems critical to the ecological and economic
well-being of the Nation’s coastal areas.

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A healthy estuarine system has a lot relying on it. This includes
industries that represent the economic centers for jobs and com-
merce in coastal states, such as fishing, recreation, and tourism.
They also provide natural areas for ports and harbors to support
these industries as well as general shipping and transportation.
A diverse range of flora, fauna, birds, fish and other wildlife also
depend on estuaries. These areas provide habitat, spawning and
nesting grounds, and nutrients for the ecosystem. Humans rely on
estuaries for all these functions as well as for natural water filtra-
tion and flood prevention and resiliency benefits.
Despite these inherent values, EPA recognizes that estuaries in
the United States are under severe stress. The impacts of human
development and increased pollution cascade throughout the eco-
system and watershed—from erosion and water quality hazards to
declines in species’ populations. Ongoing threats to estuaries in-
clude shoreline erosion and damage to infrastructure, excessive nu-
trient contamination which may result in outbreaks of harmful
algal blooms, and accelerated land loss.
Recognizing the importance of estuaries and all their myriad
functions, Congress created the National Estuary Program (NEP)
in 1987 under section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The NEP author-
izes States to nominate, and EPA to identify, estuaries across the
country that may require comprehensive restoration planning and
long-term protection strategies.
The NEP aims to address water quality problems in, and pro-
mote the ecological integrity of, estuaries. This is achieved through
the convening of a management conference compromised of Fed-
eral, state, and local government officials, as well as local citizens,
businessowners, educators, researchers, and other interested stake-
holders. The management conference is responsible for the develop-
ment and implementation of locally-developed estuary management
plans, called Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans
(CCMPs). The CCMP recommends targeted actions specific to the
estuary’s watershed, with a science-driven and consensus-based ap-
proach. This collaborative process has been successful nationwide
and has led to the restoration or protection of more than two mil-
lion acres since 2000.
The United States has about 130 estuaries; however only 28 es-
tuaries are currently approved to receive Federal assistance under
the NEP. Appropriated funds are split evenly across all 28 pro-
grams, with a portion also going to a separate grant program. The
program was created in a 2016 reauthorization, offering competi-
tive grant awards for recipients working to address issues threat-
ening estuaries and their surrounding coastal areas.
In 2016, Congress reauthorized section 320 of the Clean Water
Act through fiscal year 2021 (Pub. L. 114–162). Section 320 of the
Clean Water Act most recently authorized the NEP at $26.5 million
per year. Federally authorized levels have been as high as $35 mil-
lion per year in past authorizations, and current appropriated lev-
els have consistently exceeded the 2016 authorized level. The au-
thorization of these funds will expire in fiscal year 2021.
The President is expected to sign H.R. 4044 into law. However,
no official action occurred prior to filing of this report.

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Legislative History
H.R. 4044 was introduced on July 25, 2019, by Mr. Malinowski,
Mrs. Fletcher, and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4044 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 4044 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 4044 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4044 to the House on November
13, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–288.
The House considered H.R. 4044 under Suspension of the Rules
on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by a
2⁄3 record vote of 355 yeas and 62 nays (Roll No. 35).

H.R. 4044 was received in the Senate; read twice; and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate considered H.R. 4044 on December 31, 2020, and
passed the measure by voice vote.
S. 3171
S. 3171 was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2020, by Mr.
Whitehouse, Mr. Cassidy, and Mr. Carper and referred to the Sen-
ate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act
S. 979 (H.R. 3500)
To amend the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 to incor-
porate the recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office relating
to advance contracts, and for other purposes.

Summary
S. 979, the Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act of 2019,
codifies nine recommendations made by the Government Account-
ability Office (GAO) related to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s use of advance contracting to carry out its responsibilities.
Specifically, in the report, ‘‘2017 Disaster Contracting: Action Need-
ed to Better Ensure More Effective Use and Management of Ad-
vance Contracts’’ ’ (GAO–19–93), GAO recommended that FEMA:
update its strategy and guidance to clarify the use of advance con-
tracts, improve the timelines of its acquisition planning activities,
revise its methodology for reporting disaster contracting actions to
congressional committees, and provide more consistent guidance
and information to contracting officers to coordinate with and en-
courage states and localities to establish advance contracts.

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Legislative History
S. 979

S. 979 was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Rubio, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Peters, and Mr. Tillis on April 2, 2019, and referred to the Sen-
ate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 979 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate with an amendment favorably.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs reported S. 979 to the Senate on September 10, 2019, as S.
Rpt. 116–84.
The Senate considered S. 979 on November 7, 2019, and passed
the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 979 was received in the House on November 8, 2019, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, S. 979 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The House considered S. 979 under Suspension of the Rules on
December 18, 2020, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of
386 yeas and 1 nay (Roll Call Vote No. 246). Clearing the measure
for the President.
S. 979 was presented to the President on December 21, 2020.
The President is expected to sign S. 979 into law. However, no
official action occurred prior to filing of this report.
H.R. 3500

H.R. 3500 was introduced in the House on June 27, 2019, by Mr.
Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3500
was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Pub-
lic Buildings and Emergency Management.

Secure Federal LEASEs Act Secure Federal Leases from
Espionage And Suspicious Entanglements Act
S. 1869
To require the disclosure of ownership of high-security space leased to accommodate
a Federal agency, and for other purposes.

Summary
S. 1869, the Secure Federal Leases from Espionage And Sus-
picious Entanglements Act, requires entities entering into lease
agreements with the Federal Government for high-security space to
identify ownership information of the property. It also requires
Federal lessees to include provisions in high-security leases lim-
iting access to property owners except when allowed by Federal
tenants.

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Legislative History
S. 1869 was introduced in the Senate on June 13, 2019, by Mr.
Peters and Mr. Portman and referred to the Senate Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. 1869 on June 19, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the Nature
of a Substitute, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs report filed on September 10, 2019 as S. Rpt. 116–92.
The Senate considered S. 1869 on March 3, 2020, and passed the
measure by unanimous consent, amended.
S. 1869 was received in the House on March 4, 2020, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, S. 1869 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement.
The House considered S. 1869 under Suspension of the Rules on
November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
S. 1869 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020, and
held at the Desk.
The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 51 correcting the enrollment
of S. 1869 on December 8, 2020, by unanimous consent. The Senate
concurred in the House amendment to S. 1869 on December 8,
2020, by unanimous consent.
S. Con. Res. 51 was received in the House and held at the Desk.
The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 51 correcting the enrollment of
S. 1869 on December 10, 2020, was agreed to by unanimous con-
sent. Clearing the measure for the President.
S. 1869 was presented to the President on December 21, 2020.
The President is expected to sign S. 1869 into law. However, no
official action occurred prior to filing of this report.

Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act
S. 2730
To establish and ensure an inclusive and transparent Drone Advisory Committee.

Summary
The Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) is a Federal Advisory
Committee within the Federal Aviation Administration to advise on
issues relating to unmanned aircraft systems within the national
airspace. S. 2730 established a sense of Congress that the DAC en-
courage openness in regard to its meetings and additional sectors
to be represented within the committee, including county and tribal
governments as well agricultural and rural interests.
Legislative History
S. 2730 was introduced in the Senate on October 29, 2019, by
Mr. Peters, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Roberts and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 2730 on December 11, 2019, and ordered the
measure to be reported, amended, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation report filed on September 30, 2020, as S. Rpt. 116–272.
The Senate considered S. 2730 on December 10, 2020, and
passed the measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 2730 was received in the House on December 14, 2020, and
held at the Desk.
The House considered S. 2730 under Suspension of the Rules on
December 18, 2020, and passed the measure by voice vote. Clearing
the measure for the President.
S. 2730 was presented to the President on December 21, 2020
The President is expected to sign S. 2730 into law. However, no
official action occurred prior to filing of this report.

MEASURES BETWEEN HOUSES
Water Resources Development Act of 2020
S. 1811 (H.R. 7575)
A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States,
to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and
for other purposes.
Summary
As introduced, S. 1811 provides technical corrections to the
America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA). Among other
things, AWIA authorized Federal funding for water infrastructure
projects, assisted local communities in complying with the Clean
Water Act, and reduced flooding risks for communities.
As passed by the House, S. 1811, includes H.R. 7575, the Water
Resources Development Act of 2020. The measure authorizes the
United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water
resources development activities for the Nation, usually through
cost-shared partnerships with non-Federal sponsors. Activities in-
clude projects or studies to address river and coastal navigation,
the reduction of flood and hurricane storm damage risks, shoreline
protection, water supply and conservation, the restoration and pro-
tection of ecosystems and the environment, and disaster response
and recovery.
Legislative History
S. 1811, A bill to make technical corrections to the America’s
Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, and for other purposes, was in-
troduced in the Senate on June 12, 2019, by Mr. Barrasso, and Mr.
Carper and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
On July 10, 2019, the Senate discharged the Subcommittee on
Environment and Public Works and passed S. 1811 without amend-
ment, by voice vote.
S. 1811 was received in the House on July 11, 2019, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be

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subsequently determined by the Speaker. Within the Committee, S.
1811 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
The Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture on December 4, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Natural Re-
sources would wave further consideration of S. 1811. On that same
date, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Natural Resources and the agreement to waive fur-
ther consideration.
The House considered S. 1811 under Suspension of the Rules on
December 8, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote. The title was amended so as to read: ‘‘A bill to provide for im-
provements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to pro-
vide for the conservation and development of water and related re-
sources, and for other purposes.’’
S. 1811 was received in the Senate on December 9, 2020, and
held at the Desk.
S. 1811 (H.R. 7575) was included in Division AA of H.R. 133. See
action on H.R. 133 listed above.
H.R. 7575

H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, was
adopted as an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to S. 1811
as passed the House. For prior action on H.R. 7575 see discussion
listed below.

MEASURES PASSED THE HOUSE
Moving Forward Act (INVEST in America Act)
H.R. 2 (H.R. 7095 / H.R. 169, H.R. 358, H.R. 543, H.R. 709, H.R.
839, H.R. 879, H.R. 1139, H.R. 1159, H.R. 1400, H.R. 1497, H.R.
1511, H.R. 1667, H.R. 1748, H.R. 1849, H.R. 2055, H.R. 2218,
H.R. 2416, H.R. 2449, H.R. 2475, H.R. 2520, H.R. 2542, H.R.
2616, H.R. 2692, H.R. 2723, H.R. 2726, H.R. 2838, H.R. 3040,
H.R. 3193, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3437, H.R. 3593, H.R. 3663, H.R.
3773, H.R. 3779, H.R. 3781, H.R. 3822, H.R. 3896, H.R. 3959,
H.R. 4110, H.R. 4306, H.R. 4307, H.R. 4309, H.R. 4531, H.R.
4614, H.R. 4687, H.R. 4697, H.R. 4791, H.R. 4819, H.R. 4828,
H.R. 4871, H.R. 4896, H.R. 5117, H.R. 5118, H.R. 5145, H.R.
5231, H.R. 5234, H.R. 5255, H.R. 5334, H.R. 5354, H.R. 5503,
H.R. 5508, H.R. 5641, H.R. 5676, H.R. 5696, H.R. 5731, H.R.
5770, H.R. 5871, H.R. 5891, H.R. 5903, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6032,
H.R. 6101, H.R. 6104, H.R. 6156, H.R. 6184, H.R. 6223, H.R.
6224, H.R. 6225, H.R. 6248, H.R. 6452, H.R. 6463, H.R. 6464,
H.R. 6478, H.R. 6575, H.R. 6606, H.R. 6747, H.R. 6770, H.R.
6780, H.R. 6898, H.R. 7038, H.R. 7050, H.R. 7097, H.R. 7151 ,
H.R. 7205, H.R. 7214, H.R. 7223, H.R. 7250)
To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit
programs.

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Summary
The Moving Forward Act authorizes $60 billion for passenger rail
programs and $347 million for hazardous materials programs for
Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025.
Division C of the bill repeals the current prohibition on the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration from establishing lithium battery
safety standards for aircraft; and requires the Department of
Transportation to conduct extensive safety evaluations before al-
lowing railroads to transport liquefied natural gas by rail tank car.
Division D of the bill increases rail investment by more than five
times that of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
(FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114–94) levels, authorizing funds to address
the state of good repair backlog in rail infrastructure, establish
new intercity passenger rail routes, continue Amtrak’s passenger
rail service, and expand commuter rail. The bill also improves rail-
road safety, studies the impacts of current industry practices, and
sets higher safety standards across the railroad industry.
H.R. 2 establishes or reauthorizes grant programs to fund rail in-
frastructure throughout the country. The bill establishes a new
Passenger Rail Improvement, Modernization, and Expansion
(PRIME) grant program devoted to passenger rail projects that im-
prove the state of good repair, optimize performance, and expand
intercity rail passenger transportation. The legislation reauthorizes
the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
(CRISI) grant program and expands CRISI to new project eligi-
bilities and applicants. Finally, the bill authorizes $150 million
over five years to help pay credit risk premiums for certain bor-
rowers under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fi-
nancing (RRIF) program and $70 million to refund the credit risk
premiums of certain past loans.
This measure authorizes $29.3 billion over five years for Amtrak
($13.1 billion for the NEC and $16.2 billion for the National Net-
work) to address the state of good repair backlog and facilitate the
development of new state-supported routes. The bill authorizes
higher funding levels for Amtrak and its State partners in fiscal
years 2021 and 2022 to offset decreased ridership and revenue
costs caused by the COVID–19 health crisis.
Finally, H.R. 2 establishes a new grade separation grant pro-
gram at $2.5 billion over five years. It also implements National
Transportation Safety Board recommendations issued in response
to the December 2017 Amtrak derailment near DuPont, Wash-
ington, addresses blocked crossings, and revises the Federal Rail-
road Administration waiver and accident investigation process. It
further requires that freight trains, with limited exceptions, must
have a certified engineer and conductor, and sets standards for
railroad workers performing train or dispatching service in the
United States.
Legislative History
H.R. 2, was introduced in the House on June 11, 2020, by Mr.
DeFazio, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Lipinski and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
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Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Haz-
ardous Materials.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee the Subcommittee on
Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipe-
lines, and Hazardous Materials from further consideration of H.R.
2 on June 17, 2020.
On June 17 and 18, 2020, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session, to consider H.R. 2. The Com-
mittee ordered the bill, as amended, to be reported to the House
with a favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2 to the House on June 26, 2020,
as H. Rpt. 116–437.
The Committee on Rules met on June 29, 2020, and granted a
structured Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2. Rule filed
in the House as H. Res. 1028, H. Rpt. 116–438. The Rule provided
for the consideration of H.R. 2 with 2 hours of general debate; the
previous question shall be considered as ordered without inter-
vening motions except motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions; the measure will be considered as read; and specified amend-
ments are made in order.
The House considered H. Res. 1028 as a privileged matter on
June 30, 2020, and adopted the Rule by a record vote of 222 yeas
and 183 nays (Roll no. 131).
The House considered H.R. 2 under the provisions of H. Res.
1028 on June 30 and July 1, 2020. During Floor consideration, the
House considered the following en bloc amendments as provided by
the Rule: en bloc amendment 1 offered by Mr. DeFazio, adopted by
a record vote of 229 yeas and 189 nays (Roll No. 132); en bloc
amendment 2 offered by Mr. Lipinksi, adopted by voice vote; en
bloc amendment 3 offered by Mr. Pallone, adopted by a record vote
of 234 yeas and 178 nays (Roll No. 133); en bloc amendment 4 of-
fered by Mr. DeFazio, adopted by voice vote; en bloc amendment
4 offered by Ms. Waters, adopted by voice vote; en bloc amendment
5 offered by Mr. Graves of Missouri, not adopted by a record vote
of 179 yeas and 241 nays (Roll No. 134).
A motion to recommit with instructions to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure was agreed to by a record vote
of 224 yeas and 193 nays (Roll No. 137). The House passed H.R.
2, as amended by a record vote of 233 yeas and 188 nays (Roll No.
138).
H.R. 7095

H.R. 7095, the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment
and Surface Transportation in America Act, was introduced in the
House on June 4, 2020, by Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Norton, and Mr.
Lipinski and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7095 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 7095 was re-introduced on June 11, 2020, as H.R. 2.
H.R. 169

H.R. 169, the Driver and Officer Safety Education Act, was intro-
duced in the House on January 3, 2019, by Mr. Green of Texas, Mr.

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Hastings, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Johnson of
Georgia and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 169 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 169 was included in section 3007 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 358

H.R. 358, the California New River Restoration Act of 2019, was
introduced in the House on January 9, 2019, by Mr. Vargas and
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 358 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
H.R. 358 was included in Division F of Title VII of H.R. 2 as
passed by the House.
H.R. 543

The text of H.R. 543, a bill to require the Federal Railroad Ad-
ministration to provide appropriate congressional notice of com-
prehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity
or commuter rail passenger transportation, was included in section
9505 of H.R. 2 during House consideration. For prior action, see
legislative history below.
H.R. 839

H.R. 839, the National Multimodal Freight Network Improvement
Act, was introduced in the House on January 29, 2019, by Ms.
Brownley of California, and Mr. Cuellar and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 839 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit.
The text of H.R. 839 was included in section 6003 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 1400

H.R. 1400, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019, was in-
troduced in the House on February 27, 2019, by Mr. Cohen, and
42 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1400 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1400 were included in section 4406 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 1497

H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of
2019, was included in section 22101 of H.R. 2 during House consid-
eration. For prior action, see legislative history below.
H.R. 1511

H.R. 1511, the Stop Underrides Act, was introduced in the House
on March 5, 2019, by Mr. Cohen and Mr. DeSaulnier and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the

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Committee, H.R. 1511 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 1511 were included in section 4405 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 1667

H.R. 1667, the Preventing Doomsday Act, was introduced in the
House on March 11, 2019, by Mr. Gottheimer and Mr. King of New
York and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1667 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 1667 were included in section 9107 of H.R. 2
during House consideration.
H.R. 1849

H.R. 1849, the Transportation Funding Fairness Act, was intro-
duced in the House on March 21, 2019, by Mr. Malinowski and 11
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1849 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Haz-
ardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 1849 were included in section 7001 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 2218

H.R. 2218, the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019, was introduced
in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mrs. Walorski and Ms.
Brownley of California and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure; and the Committee on Education and
Labor. Within the Committee, H.R. 2218 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 2218 was included in section 4402 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 2220

H.R. 2220, the I–14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2019, was
introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mr. Babin and 10
cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2220 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 2220 was included in section 106 of H.R. 2 dur-
ing House consideration.
H.R. 2449

H.R. 2449, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019, was
introduced in the House on May 1, 2019, by Mr. Carbajal and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 2449 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The text of H.R. 2449 was included in section 9511 of H.R. 2 dur-
ing House consideration.

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H.R. 2475

H.R. 2475, the Revitalizing American Priorities for Infrastructure
Development Act, was introduced in the House on May 2, 2019, by
Mr. Allred and Mr. Gallagher and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2475 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 2475 was included in section 7001 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 2616

H.R. 2616, the Clean Corridors Act of 2019, was introduced in
the House on May 9, 2019, by Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Porter, and Mr.
Rouda and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2616 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 2616 were included in section 1303 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 2726

H.R. 2726, the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019, was in-
cluded in section 9208 of H.R. 2 during House consideration. For
prior action, see legislative history below.
H.R. 3193

H.R. 3193, the Transportation Emergency Relief Funds Avail-
ability Act, was introduced in the House on June 11, 2019, by Mr.
Garamendi and 24 original cosponsors was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3193 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit.
The text of H.R. 3193 was included in section 1203 and 2110 of
H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 3437

H.R. 3437, the Saving Transit Art Resources Act, was introduced
in the House on June 24, 2019, by Ms. Adams, Ms. Pingree, Mr.
Kilmer, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Titus, and Mr. Grijalva, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 3437 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 3437 was included in section 2103 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 3773

H.R. 3773, the Safe Roads Act of 2019, was introduced in the
House on July 16, 2019, by Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Garcı́a of
Illinois, and Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure; and the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R. 3773 was re-
ferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3773 were included in section 4404 of H.R. 2
as introduced.

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H.R. 3779

The text of H.R. 3779, the Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act
of 2019, was included in Division F, of Title III, Secs. 23001 of H.R.
2 as considered by the House. For prior action, see legislative his-
tory below.
H.R. 3959

H.R. 3959, the School Bus Safety Act of 2019, was introduced in
the House on July 25, 2019, by Mr. Cohen and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and the Committee
on Education and Labor. Within the Committee, H.R. 3959 was re-
ferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 3959 were included in section 4401 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 4110

H.R. 4110, the Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act,
was introduced in the House on July 30, 2019, by Ms. Finkenauer
and Mr. Stauber and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4110 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 4110 was included in section 6007 and 7001 of
H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 4306

H.R. 4306, the Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural
Gas Trains Act, was introduced in the House on September 12,
2019, by Mr. DeFazio and Mr. Malinowski and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4306 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 4306 was included in section 8202 of H.R. 2 during House
consideration.
H.R. 4309

H.R. 4309, the Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019, was introduced in
the House on September 12, 2019, by Mr. Beyer, Mr. Katko, and
Mrs. Napolitano and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4309 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Sub-
committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 4309 were included in section 1201 and 1205
of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 4531

H.R. 4531, the State And Federal Electronic Data Records to Im-
prove Vehicle-operator Eligibility Reporting Systems Act of 2019,
was introduced in the House on September 26, 2019, by Mr.
Moulton and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4531 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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The text of H.R. 4531 was included in section 3007 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 4614

H.R. 4697, the End the Limo Loophole Act, was introduced in the
House on October 16, 2019, by Mr. Delgado, Mr. Tonko, and Ms.
Stefanik and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4697 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 4697 were included in sections 4301 and 4403
of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 4791

H.R. 4791, the Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2019, was in-
troduced in the House on October 22, 2019, by Mr. Lewis and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 4791 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 4791 was included in section 1217 during House
consideration.
H.R. 4828

Provisions of H.R. 4828, the Sport Fish Restoration and Rec-
reational Boating Safety Act of 2019, were included in section
24001 of H.R. 2 during House consideration. For prior action, see
legislative history below.
H.R. 4896

H.R. 4896, the Advancing Infrastructure Development in Appa-
lachia Act, was introduced in the House on October 29, 2019, by
Mr. Mooney of West Virginia, Mr. Trone, Mrs. Miller, and Mr.
McKinley and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4896 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
Provisions of H.R. 4896 were adopted during Committee consid-
eration of H.R. 2, but were removed during House consideration.
H.R. 5117

H.R. 5117, the Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggre-
gates Sustainable Act, was introduced in the House on November

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15, 2019, by Mr. Stanton and Mr. Balderson, and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5117 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
Provisions of H.R. 5117 were included in section 1615 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 5118

H.R. 5118, the Promoting Service in Transportation Act, was in-
troduced in the House on November 15, 2019, by Mr. Larsen of
Washington, Mr. Young, and Ms. Craig and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5118 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation;
the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit; and the Sub-
committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The text of H.R. 5118 was included in section 5503 of H.R. 2 dur-
ing House consideration.
H.R. 5145

H.R. 5145, the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, was
introduced in the House on November 18, 2019, by Mr. Gallagher
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 5145 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 5145 was included in section 4309 of H.R. 2 dur-
ing House consideration.
H.R. 5231

H.R. 5231, the Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act,
was introduced in the House on November 21, 2019, by Mr.
Espaillat and Mr. Larsen of Washington and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5231 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 5231 were included in section 1206 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 5234

H.R. 5234, the Motorcycle Advisory Council Reauthorization Act,
as introduced in the House on November 21, 2019, by Mr. Galla-
gher, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Rouda, and Mr. Balderson; and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5234 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 5234 was included in section 3013 of H.R. 2 dur-
ing House consideration.
H.R. 5503

H.R. 5503, the The Commuter Parkway Safety and Reliability
Act, was introduced in the House on December 19, 2019, by Mr.
Brown of Maryland, Ms. Norton, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Beyer,
and Mr. Raskin and referred to the Committee on Transportation

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and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5503 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 5503 were included in section 1504 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 5508

H.R. 5508, the Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and
Oversight Act of 2019, was introduced in the House on December
19, 2019, by Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5508 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 5508 was included in section 1106 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 5641

H.R. 5641, the Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transpor-
tation Act, was introduced in the House on January 16, 2020, by
Mr. DeSaulnier and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5641 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 5641 included in section 2701 of H.R. 2 during
House consideration.
H.R. 5731

H.R. 5731, the Transportation Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act, was introduced in the House on January 30,
2020, by Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Sires, and Mr. Payne, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5731 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 5731 was included in section 2911 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 5871

H.R. 5871, the Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act, was in-
troduced in the House on February 12, 2020, by Mr. Malinowski,
Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Rooney of Florida, and Mr. Sires and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5871 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 5871 were included in sections 1103, 1201,
1202, and 1205 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 5891

H.R. 5891, the Safe Routes to School Expansion Act, was intro-
duced in the House on February 13, 2020, by Mr. Brown of Mary-
land and seven original cosponsors and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5891 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 5891 were included in section 1215 of H.R. 2
as introduced.

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H.R. 5903

H.R. 5903, the Transit Revitalization And Infrastructure Needs
Act, as introduced in the House on February 13, 2020, by Mr.
McAdams and Mr. Curtis; and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5903
was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 5903 were included in section 2911 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 5947

H.R. 5947, the Invest in American Railroads Act, was introduced
in the House on February 21, 2020, by Ms. Kuster of New Hamp-
shire, Mr. Smucker, and Mr. Pappas and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5947 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 5947 were included in section 9104 of H.R. 2
during House consideration.
H.R. 6104

H.R. 6104, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, was intro-
duced in the House on March 5, 2020, by Mr. Bost and Ms. Craig
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 6104 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 6104 were included in section 1308 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 6248

H.R. 6248, the Disability Access to Transportation Act, was intro-
duced in the House on March 12, 2020, by Mr. Langevin, Ms. Titus,
and Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6248 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 6248 were included in sections 1606 and 2205
of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6452

H.R. 6452, the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financ-
ing Equity Act, was introduced in the House on April 3, 2020, by
Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Buck, Mr. Crow, Ms. DeGette, and Mr. Neguse
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 6452 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Railroads, pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 6452 were included in section 9104 of H.R. 2
during House consideration.
H.R. 6478

H.R. 6478, the Public Transit Safety Program Improvement Act,
was introduced in the House on April 10, 2020, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland, Mr. Malinowski, and Mr. Lynch and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-

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mittee, H.R. 6478 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways
and Transit.
The text of H.R. 6478 was included in section 2602 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 6575

H.R. 6575, the National Transit Workforce Training Act of 2020,
was introduced in the House on April 21, 2020, by Mr. Brown of
Maryland and nine cosponsors and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
6575 was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 6575 was included in section 2601 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 6747

H.R. 6747, the Rural Transportation Improvement Act, was intro-
duced in the House on May 8, 2020, by Mr. Delgado and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6747 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 6747 were included in section 2101 of H.R. 2
as introduced.
H.R. 6898

H.R. 6898, the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and In-
frastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2020, was introduced in the
House on May 15, 2020, by Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illi-
nois, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Young, and Mr. Posey, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R. 6898 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and transit; the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment; and the Sub-
committee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Provisions of H.R. 6898 were included in sections 5112 and 5109
of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 7038

H.R. 7038, the Captive Commuter Toll Relief Act, was introduced
in the House on May 27, 2020, by Mr. Rose of New York and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7038 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 7038 was included in section 1110 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 7095

H.R. 7095, the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment
and Surface Transportation in America Act was introduced in the
House on June 4, 2020, by Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Norton, and Mr.
Lipinski and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7095 was referred to the

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Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
H.R. 7095 was re-introduced on June 11, 2020, as H.R. 2.
H.R. 7097

H.R. 7097, the Stop Swaps, Protect Local Jobs Act, was intro-
duced in the House on June 4, 2020, by Ms. Finkenauer and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7097 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
The text of H.R. 7097 was included in section 1106 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 7151

H.R. 7151, the Ports-to-Plains Highway Act of 2020, was intro-
duced in the House on June 11, 2020, by Mr. Arrington, Mr.
Cuellar, Ms. Granger, Mr. Thornberry, and Mr. Luján and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5151 was referred to the Subcommittee on High-
ways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 7151 were included in section 1642 during
House consideration.
H.R. 7214

H.R. 7214, the Surface Transportation Research and Development
Act of 2020, as introduced in the House on June 15, 2020, by Ms.
Johnson of Texas, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Weber of Texas,
and Ms. Stevens and referred to the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology; and the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 7214 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions H.R. 7214 were included in sections 5110, 5111, 5309,
and 5504 during House consideration.
H.R. 7250

H.R. 7250, the Farm-to-Market Road Repair Act of 2020, was in-
troduced in the House on June 18, 2020, by Mr. Hastings and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7250 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit.
Provisions of H.R. 7250 were included in section 1205 during
House consideration.
H.R. 7426

H.R. 7426, the Ohio River Basin Preparedness Act, was intro-
duced in the House on June 30, 2020, by Mr. Lamb, Mr. Michael
F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Ryan and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure; the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce; the Committee on Financial Services; the
Committee on Agriculture; and the Committee on Natural Re-
sources. Within the Committee, H.R. 7426 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.

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H.R. 7426 was included in Division G, Title III, Subtitle E of
H.R. 2 as passed by the House.
Provisions relating to the following measures were included with-
in H.R. 2 as follows:
H.R. 879, the Support Local Transportation Act, were included in
section 1205 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 1139, the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act,
were included in sections 2104 and 2602 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 1159, the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and
Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act of 2019, were included in sec-
tion 5109 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 1748, the Safe Freight Act of 2019, were included in section
9509 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 2055, the An Act Targeting Resources to Communities in
Need, were included in section 2502 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 2416, the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose
Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act, were included
in section 3006 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 2520, the Metro Accountability and Investment Act, were in-
cluded in section 2901 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 2542, the Preparing Localities for an Autonomous and Con-
nected Environment Act, were included in section 5303 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 2692, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019, were
included in section 1603 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 2723, the National Multimodal and Sustainable Freight In-
frastructure Act, were included in sections 6002, 6004, 6005, and
6006 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 2838, the Enhancing the Strength and Capacity of Amer-
ica’s Primary Evacuation routes Act, were included in section 1202
of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 3040, the Safe And Friendly for the Environment Streets
Act, were included in section 1209 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 3383, the Safe And Fair Environment on Highways
Achieved through Underwriting Levels Act, were included in section
4408 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 3593, the Helping Overcome Trauma for Children Alone in
Rear Seats Act of 2019, were included in section 3002 of H.R. 2 as
introduced.
H.R. 3663, the Complete Streets Act of 2019, were included in
section 1107 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 3781, the Improving National Safety by Updating the Re-
quired Amount of Insurance Needed by Commercial Motor Vehicles
per Event (INSURANCE) Act of 2019, were included in section
4408 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 3822, the Green Transportation Act, were included in sec-
tions 1401, 1402, 1403, 2107, and 2108 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 4307, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, were in-
cluded in section 2703 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 4687, the Sustainable Municipal Access to Resilient Tech-
nology in Infrastructure Act, were included in section 1617 of H.R.
2 during House consideration.
H.R. 4819, the Vision Zero Act of 2019, were included in sections
1601, 1209, and 1107 of H.R. 2 as introduced.

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H.R. 4871, the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act, were in-
cluded in section 3002 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 5255, the Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for
Transit Oriented Development Act, were included in section 2701
of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 5334, the Funding Our Roads and Ecosystems Sustainably
Together Act, were included in section 1101 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 5354, the Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional
National Streets Act, were included in sections 2106, 2108 of H.R.
2 as introduced.
H.R. 5696, the Connecting America’s Active Transportation Sys-
tem Act, were included in section 1309 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 5770, the Electric Vehicle Freedom Act, were included in
section 1303 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6032, the Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence
Act, were included in section 5104 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6156, the Transportation Workforce Investment Act of 2020,
were included in sections 5103 and 5104 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6184, the INFRA Transparency Act, were included in sec-
tion 1106 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6463, the Improving Access to Services Act, were included
in section 1403 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6464, the Improving Access to Jobs Act, were included in
section 1403 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 6770, the Mobility Options, Resiliency, and Efficiency
(MORE) through TDM Act, were included in section 1103 of H.R.
2 during House consideration.
H.R. 6780, the Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2020, were in-
cluded in section 1616 of H.R. 2 as introduced.
H.R. 7050, the Transportation Workforce Modernization Act, were
included in section 5307 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 7205, the Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020, were included
in section 1603 of H.R. 2 during House consideration.
H.R. 7223, the Railway Upgrades for Rural American Lines Act,
were included in section 1204 during House consideration.

PFAS Action Act of 2019
H.R. 535 (H.R. 5539, H.R. 5540)
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehen-
sive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Summary
H.R. 535 brings together legislative efforts to address the threat
of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under a range of en-
vironmental laws. The bill requires listing of all PFAS chemicals,
as a class, under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or Superfund; estab-
lishes a health-protective drinking water standard; requires com-
prehensive testing of PFAS chemicals; limits the introduction of
new PFAS chemicals; requires reporting of PFAS releases to the
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI); requires guidance for safe disposal

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of PFAS; provides assistance to drinking water utilities treating
PFAS contamination; limits air pollution of PFAS from manufac-
turing and incineration; establishes a voluntary label for PFAS-free
products; and provides guidance to first responders to minimize
their risk from PFAS chemicals.
Legislative History
H.R. 535 was introduced in the House on January 14, 2019, by
Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Upton, and Mr. Kildee and referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
535 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and En-
vironment.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 535 on
November 20, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended, by a record vote of 31 yeas and 19 nays.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 535 to
the House on January 2, 2020 as H. Rpt. 116–364, Pt. I. The Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 535.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce on January 6, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure would agree to waive further consider-
ation of H.R. 535.
The Committee on Rules met on January 7, 2020 and granted a
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 535. The Rule was
filed in the House as H. Res. 779, H. Rpt. 116–366.
The House adopted the Rule providing for the consideration of
H.R. 5353 on January 8, 2019, by a record vote of 217 yeas and
199 nays (Roll No. 3). The House considered H.R. 535 on January
8, 9, and 10, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779 and
passed the measure on January 10, 2020, by a record vote of 247
yeas and 159 nays (Roll No. 13).
H.R. 535 was received in the Senate on January 13, 2020, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
H.R. 5539

H.R. 5539, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020, was
introduced in the House on January 3, 2020, by Mr. Pappas and
13 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5539 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
ment.
The text of H.R. 5539 was offered as an amendment (#13 in the
Rule) to H.R. 535 during Floor consideration and was adopted by
a record vote of 242 yeas and 168 nays (Roll No. 11).
H.R. 5540

H.R. 5540, the PFAS Transparency Act, was introduced in the
House on January 3, 2020, by Mr. Deglado and eight original co-
sponsors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-

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frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5540 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The text of H.R. 5540 was offered as an amendment (#7 in the
Rule) to H.R. 535 Floor consideration and was adopted by voice
vote.

Requiring Federal Railroad Administration to Provide
Congressional Notice of Comprehensive Safety Assessments
H.R. 543
To require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide appropriate congressional
notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity or
commuter rail passenger transportation.

Summary
H.R. 543 requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to
provide appropriate Congressional notification of the initiation and
results of comprehensive safety assessments of an entity providing
intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation.
The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–432) di-
rected the Secretary of Transportation to issue a regulation requir-
ing certain railroads to develop, submit for review and approval,
and implement a railroad safety risk reduction program within four
years of the date of enactment. The FRA has not issued the final
rule. Additionally, the findings of the FRA audit of the New Jersey
Transit (NJT) were never provided to Congress. H.R. 543 ensures
that FRA informs the House and Senate Committees of jurisdic-
tion, as well as affected Members of Congress, of both the initiation
of comprehensive safety assessments and their results. According
to FRA, these in-depth safety reviews are undertaken after FRA
has identified serious safety lapses, including incidents of non-com-
pliance with federal safety regulations. This legislation will make
FRA’s process more transparent, help the House Transportation
and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science,
and Transportation Committee fulfill their responsibility for over-
seeing rail safety, and allow affected Members of Congress and
their constituents to be informed about the state of rail safety in
their communities. The notice requirements will also let Congress
know that systemic safety problems are being addressed by FRA,
and inform Congress of FRA’s findings and recommendations.
Legislative History
H.R. 543 was introduced in the House on January 14, 2019, by
Mr. Sires, and Mr. Payne, and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure.
The House considered H.R. 543 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 6, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 543 was received in the Senate on February 7, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.

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115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1093 was introduced in the House
on February 15, 2017, by Mr. Sires, and Mr. Payne, and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1093 was referred to the Subcommittee on Rail-
roads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; and the Subcommittee
on Highways and Transit.
On March 29, 2017, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials; and the Subcommittee on Highways and
Transit were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1093.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 1093 on March 29, 2017, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 1093 to the House on March 13, 2018, as H. Rpt. 115–594.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
The House considered H.R. 1093 by unanimous consent on Sep-
tember 27, 2018, and passed the measure without objection. The
House agreed to amend the title of the measure.
H.R. 1093 was received in the Senate on September 28, 2018,
read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.

Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2019
H.R. 876
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry
out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system
for the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 876 directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to carry out a plan for the purchase
and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the
Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ).
Legislative History
H.R. 876 was introduced in the House on January 30, 2019, by
Mr. DeFazio and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
The House considered H.R. 876 under Suspension of the Rules on
February 6, 2019, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 876 was received in the Senate on February 7, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 654 introduced in the House on Jan-
uary 24, 2017, by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the House Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 654 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 654 on February 28, 2017.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 654 on February 28, 2017, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 654 to the House on March 9, 2017, as H. Rpt. 115–30. Placed
on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
The House considered H.R. 654 under Suspension of the Rules on
March 37, 2017, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 recorded vote of
395 yeas and 11 nays (Roll No. 196).
H.R. 654 was received in the Senate on March 28, 2017, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.
114TH CONGRESS

In the 114th Congress, H.R. 3240 was introduced in the House
on July 28, 2015, by Mr. DeFazio and referred to the House Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3240 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act
H.R. 1132
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a grant program to
support the restoration of San Francisco Bay.

Summary
The San Francisco Bay Estuary spans roughly 1,600 square
miles and drains more than 40 percent of the State’s waters. The
watershed is critical economically, providing drinking water for
millions of Californians, irrigation for farmland, and supporting
millions of jobs and the production of $370 billion in goods and
services. The area also serves as vital ecosystem for bird migration
and salmon stocks, as well as a wide range of flora and fauna.
The San Francisco Estuary has been a member of the EPA’s Na-
tional Estuary Program (NEP) since 1993 to address water quality
challenges. The Estuary experiences exceedances in California
state water quality standards for pesticides, invasive species, mer-
cury, and other metals and toxic substances. Surrounding beaches
have elevated levels of bacteria due to sewage spills and crumbling
sewage infrastructure. According to the EPA, the Bay has lost more
than 90 percent of shoreline wetlands and 40 percent of the total
San Francisco Bay aquatic ecosystem in the past 150 years due to
habitat destruction.
In August 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
published a report on the coordination of watershed restoration ef-
forts between Federal and nonfederal entities in the San Francisco
Bay Delta Watershed. They found that restoration efforts were
stratified in such a way as to hinder long-term progress. A central-
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across efforts, along with dedicated Federal funding, will be the
best chance for long-term restoration and protection of this major
geographic area on the west coast.
Legislative History
H.R. 1132 was introduced in the House on February 8, 2019, by
Ms. Speier and 11 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, in addition to the
Committee on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 1132 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
ment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1132 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 1132 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1132 to the House on November
20, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–304, Pt. I.
The Committee on the Budget was discharged from further con-
sideration of H.R. 1132.
The House considered H.R. 1132 under Suspension of the Rules
on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 1132 was received in the Senate on February 10, 2020.
Prior Congresses
H.R. 1132 was introduced, but not considered in the prior four
Congresses as follows: H.R. 6752, 115th Cong.; H.R. 1140 and S.
596, 114th Cong.; H.R. 843 and S. 224, 113th Cong.; and S. 97,
112th Cong.

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
H.R. 1306
A bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regard-
ing streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage
assessments, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 1306 amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
(Pub. L. 115–254) to help Federal agencies streamline and consoli-
date information collection and Preliminary Damage Assessments
following disasters.
H.R. 1306 establishes a Federal working group to identify areas
of overlap in performing the assessments used to administer dis-
aster assistance for individuals, households, and states, tribes, and
territories. The working group, led by the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency (FEMA), would be composed of representatives of
various agencies with disaster relief responsibilities and would col-
laborate with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity
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H.R. 1306 directs the working group to make a recommendation
as to whether a single agency can collect the information necessary
to process assessment claims and submit a report detailing their
findings to the appropriate congressional committees. The bill also
directs the working group to determine if emerging technologies
can be utilized to expedite federal assessments.
Legislative History
H.R. 1306 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2019, by
Mr. Meadows and Mr. Peters and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1306 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 1306 on March 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1306 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1306 to the House on July 11,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–145.
The House considered H.R. 1306 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 28, 2019, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote. During consideration, the title was amended so as to read ‘‘A
bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop
a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information col-
lection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other pur-
poses.’’
H.R. 1306 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Gov-
ernmental Affairs.

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
H.R. 1307
To provide for an online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients
of Federal disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 1307 creates a new system for tracking Federal disaster
projects and assistance by establishing a single online repository to
report information about federal disaster assistance.
H.R. 1307 would require agencies that offer disaster assistance
to submit information to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) and ensure that data is available to the public through a
transparent subpage on USASpending.gov.
Data submitted by agencies would include: the amount of dis-
aster assistance provided by an agency on a quarterly basis; the
amount of disaster assistance expended or obligated to projects or
activities; and a list of all projects or activities for which disaster
assistance provided by an agency was expended, obligated, or used.
The bill would also allow OMB to enter into agreements with pri-
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Legislative History
H.R. 1307 was introduced in the House on February 15, 2019, by
Mr. Meadows and Mr. Peters and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Small Business and the Committee on Financial Serv-
ices. Within the Committee, H.R. 1307 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emer-
gency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 1307 on March 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1307 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably, by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1307 to the House on July 23,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–167, Pt. I. The Committee on Small Business
and the Committee on Financial Services were discharged from fur-
ther consideration of H.R. 1307 on June 23, 2019.
The House considered H.R. 1307 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 24, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 1307 was received in the Senate on July 25, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 7380 was introduced in the House
on December 20, 2018, by Mr. Meadows and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Financial
Services. Within the Committee, H.R. 7380 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.

Local Water Protection Act
H.R. 1331
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain programs
relating to nonpoint source management, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 1331, reauthorizes appropriations for the nonpoint source
management grants program, administered by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Nonpoint source water pollution, unlike
pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes from
many diffuse sources, including runoff from farms, managed for-
ests, and urban areas. This runoff can carry pollutants, such as fer-
tilizers and sediment from fields, toxins from abandoned mines,
and oils and heavy metals from roads, into lakes, rivers, and other
bodies of water.
Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, as amended in 1987, (33
U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) established a non-regulatory program
through which the EPA administers annual grants to help states
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sources of water pollution. Under the EPA’s 319 program, states re-
tain the primary role for addressing nonpoint source water pollu-
tion, which they do largely through voluntary means and financial
incentives. However, according to the Governmental Accountability
Office, the extent of available incentives has declined in recent
years, as grants to states under the section 319 program have de-
clined by more than 30 percent, from about $240 million annually
in fiscal year 2004 to about $160 million in fiscal year 2014.
The section 319 program was initially authorized at $70 million
annually in fiscal year 1988, and its authorization level steadily in-
creased to $130 million in fiscal year 1991—the last year of author-
ization for this program. Since that time, the 319 program has been
authorized through the annual appropriations bill for EPA. In fis-
cal year 2019, the section 319 program received an appropriation
of $170.9 million [Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, (Pub. L.
116–6)].
H.R. 1331 authorizes $200 million annually for the section 319
program through 2024.
Legislative History
H.R. 1331 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2019, by
Ms. Craig and Mr. Mast and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation. Within the Committee, H.R. 1331 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1331 on March 27,
2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1331 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1331 to the House on April 8,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–36.
The House considered H.R. 1331 under Suspension of the Rules
and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of 329 yeas and 56
nays (Roll No. 158).
H.R. 1331 was received in the Senate on April 9, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.

Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act
H.R. 1620 (S. 701)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Chesapeake
Bay Program.

Summary
H.R. 1620 reauthorizes Federal appropriations for the U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program
with incremental increases over the next five years. The Chesa-
peake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, covering
more than 4,500 square miles, and draining a 64,000 square mile
watershed that extends across parts of Delaware, Maryland, Penn-
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In 1983, Congress established the Chesapeake Bay Program, au-
thorized under section 117 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
1267). The Chesapeake Bay Program implements the Chesapeake
Bay Agreement, a periodically renewed agreement between execu-
tives in the six watershed states and the District of Columbia, a
joint Bay state legislative body (the Chesapeake Bay Commission)
and select federal agencies (including EPA) that aim to coordinate
Bay restoration efforts. The most recent agreement was signed in
2014 (known as the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement)
and set a series of restoration goals and actions to be completed by
2025.
Legislative History
H.R. 1620

H.R. 1620 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019, by
Mrs. Luria, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Scott of Virginia, and Mr. Sarbanes,
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 1620 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1620 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 1620 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1620 to the House on December
12, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–338.
The House considered H.R. 1620 under Suspension of the Rules
on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 1620 was received in the Senate; read twice; and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 701

S. 701, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on March 7, 2019, by Mr. Cardin and Mrs. Capito, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.

Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019
H.R. 1775
To establish a task force on NOTAM improvements, and for other purposes.

Summary
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are notices from the Federal Avia-
tion Administration (FAA) to pilots containing essential, real-time
information regarding abnormal status of the National Airspace
System. NOTAMs alert pilots and others to potential hazards in
the airspace or at an airport that could affect flight safety, as well
as changes to facilities, services, or flight procedures (i.e., the clo-

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sure of a runway or taxiway). Pilots are required to review all
NOTAMs before flight.
On July 7, 2017, Air Canada flight 759 lined up for landing on
a taxiway, instead of the proper runway, as it descended into San
Francisco International Airport. The aircraft nearly landed on top
of several aircraft, full of passengers on board and awaiting takeoff,
before executing a go-around. The National Transportation Safety
Board determined the probable cause of the incident was the pilots’
misidentification of the taxiway as the intended runway, resulting
from ineffective review of NOTAM information before flight and
during the approach. Other factors contributed to the incident as
well.
H.R. 1775 requires the FAA to establish a task force—composed
of representatives from airlines, labor, and general and business
aviation, as well as aviation safety and human factors experts—to
review existing methods for presenting NOTAMs to pilots and
NOTAM policies and regulations and determine best practices for
organizing and presenting flight operations information to pilots in
an optimal manner. Recommendations from the task force seek to
improve the presentation of information in NOTAMs and ensure
their accuracy and completeness.
Legislative History
H.R. 1775 was introduced in the House on March 14, 2019 by
Mr. Stauber and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Within the Committee, H.R. 1775 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further con-
sideration of H.R. 1775 on March 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1775 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1775 to the House on May 16,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–67.
The House considered H.R. 1775 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 28, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 1306 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019, and
referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.

United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and
Regional Security Act
H.R. 1837
To make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to
authorize assistance for Israel, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill makes improvements to certain defense and security as-
sistance provisions and authorizes assistance for Israel. Specifi-
cally, this legislation includes in section 110 a sense of Congress re-
lating to implementation of the 2016 Memorandum of Cooperation

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signed by the Secretary of Transportation and the Israeli Minister
of Transportation.
Legislative History
H.R. 1837 was introduced in the House on March 21, 2019, by
Mr. Deutch, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and referred to the
Committee on Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on
Armed Services, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,
the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Home-
land Security, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 1837 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs considered H.R. 1837 on July
17, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, fa-
vorably, as amended.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
on July 17, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration
on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure would waive further consideration of H.R. 1837. On July
18, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to waive fur-
ther consideration.
The House agreed to Suspend the Rules and pass H.R. 1837 on
July 23, 2019, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 1837 was received in the Senate on July 24, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 1837 was included in Subtitle H of Title XII of the House-
Senate Conference on H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. For fur-
ther action, see discussion listed above.

Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
H.R. 1980 (S. 959)
To establish in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women’s history mu-
seum, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 1980 would establish in the Smithsonian Institution a wom-
en’s history museum.
Legislative History
H.R. 1980

H.R. 1980 was introduced in the House on March 28, 2019, by
Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York and 26 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on House Administration, the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transpor-
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referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On November 12, 2019, the Committee on House Administration
considered H.R. 1980 and ordered the measure to be reported to
the House with a favorable recommendation, as amended.
The Committee on House Administration reported H.R. 1980 to
the House on November 13, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–286, Pt. I. The
Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure were subsequently discharged from fur-
ther consideration of H.R. 1980.
The House considered H.R. 1980 on February 11, 2020, under
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record
vote of 374 yeas and 37 nays (Record vote No. 59).
H.R. 1980 was received in the Senate on February 12. 2020, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Admin-
istration.
H.R. 1980 was included in Division T of H.R. 133 See action on
H.R. 133 listed above.
S. 959

S. 959, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on March 28, 2019, by Ms. Collins and Mrs. Feinstein and
referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration considered
S. 959 on December 3, 2020, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate, amended, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration reported S.
959 to the Senate on December 4, 2020, with no written report.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 19, was introduced in the House on
March 20, 2018, by Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney and 127 original co-
sponsors and referred and referred to the Committee on House Ad-
ministration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Re-
sources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 19 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement.

Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act
H.R. 1984
To amend chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, to require the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget to annually submit to Congress a report on all
disaster-related assistance provided by the Federal Government.

Summary
H.R. 1984 provides greater transparency in disaster-related
spending at Federal agencies by requiring that, on the same day
that the President submits the annual budget, the Office of Man-
agement and Budget submits to Congress a report on Federal dis-
aster-related assistance for the fiscal year preceding the calendar
year in which the annual budget submission is made.

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The disaster-related assistance shall encompass Federal obliga-
tions related to disaster response, recovery, and mitigation efforts,
as well as administrative costs associated with these activities.
Legislative History
H.R. 1984 was introduced in the House on March 28, 2019, by
Mr. Peters and 13 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 1984 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On May 8, 2019, the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was discharged
from further consideration of H.R. 1984.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1984 on May 8, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1984 to the House on July 11,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–148.
The House considered H.R. 1984 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 24, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.

Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound
Act
H.R. 2247
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for pro-
grams and activities to protect the water quality of Puget Sound, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
Puget Sound is a deep fjord estuary spanning much of the state
of Washington and extending north into Canada. The Sound is the
second largest estuary in the United States, and encompasses a
complex landscape featuring mountains, farmlands, urban develop-
ment, rivers, forests, wetlands, and approximately 2,500 miles of
shoreline. The Puget Sound watershed, including its tributary
waters, is one of the most ecologically diverse ecosystems in North
America, with natural resources that have ecological, economic,
and cultural importance both to the United States and to the 4.5
million people living within the Puget Sound watershed, including
many Tribal nations. The health and productivity of Sound is the
cornerstone of the region’s quality of life and vibrant economy, in-
cluding a nationally-significant salmon fishery, as well as commer-
cial aquaculture operations, agriculture, and commercial naviga-
tion, just to name a few.
Human development and other actions have degraded the water
quality and habitat of the Sound, including that of critical species
like salmon and orca whales. Threats to the Puget Sound, such as
water pollution, sediment contamination, environmental degrada-
tion, and habitat loss, jeopardize the economic productivity and
natural resources of the region. In 1988, the Puget Sound was des-
ignated an Estuary of National Significance, and later joined EPA’s
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Act) to develop and implement plans for restoration and protection
of the Sound.
Federal restoration efforts in the Puget Sound come from a vari-
ety of Federal agencies and sources, the primary sources of which
are the Puget Sound Geographic program—a specific line item in
EPA’s environment and program management account—and an al-
location from EPA’s National Estuary Program. The Committee
has received several estimates on the amount of Federal funding
allocated to Puget Sound restoration efforts; however, the Com-
mittee cannot document exactly how much Federal funding has
gone to restoration efforts in recent years, and from what Federal
agencies.
A July 2018 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office
(GAO), Puget Sound Restoration: Additional Actions Could Improve
Assessment of Progress [GAO–18–453], requested by the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, on Federal and state efforts
supporting the Puget Sound found that involved entities engaged
in a range of activities including habitat protection, water quality
improvement, and monitoring. The report also looked at the effi-
cacy of this coordination, finding that the threats the Sound faces
still outpace the efforts to combat them. According to GAO, further
investment and a program with clear leadership and coordination
of objectives will be crucial to achieving the long-term restoration
and protection goals of this diverse and dynamic ecosystem.
The purpose of H.R. 2247, as amended, is to establish a new re-
gional program office within the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to support restoration efforts and activities in the
Puget Sound, to coordinate Federal restoration efforts and activi-
ties within the Sound, and to authorize Federal appropriations for
such restoration efforts and activities.
Legislative History
H.R. 2247 was introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mr.
Heck and Mr. Kilmer and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2247 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
ment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 2247 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2247 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2247 to the House on November
14, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–290.
The House considered H.R. 2247 on February 5, 2020, under Sus-
pension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
H.R. 2247 was received in the Senate; read twice; and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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In the 114th Congress, H.R. 3630 was introduced in the House
September 28, 2015, by Mr. Heck of Washington and eight original
cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and

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Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3630 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

National Museum of the American Latino Act
H.R. 2420 (S. 1267)
To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the Amer-
ican Latino, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2420 would establish in the Smithsonian Institution an
American Latino museum.
Legislative History
H.R. 2420 was introduced in the House on April 30, 2019, by Mr.
Serrano and 18 original cosponsors and referred to the Committee
on House Administration, the Committee on Natural Resources and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2420 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
On June 23, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on
House Administration agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 2420. On
June 24, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on House Administra-
tion responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ad the agreement
to waive further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 2420 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 24, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 2420 was received in the Senate on July 29, 2020, and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration considered
H.R. 2420 on December 3, 2020, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the Senate, without amendment, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration reported
H.R. 2420 to the Senate on December 4, 2020, with no written re-
port.
H.R. 2420 was included in Division T of H.R. 133. See further ac-
tion listed above.
S. 1267

S. 1267, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on May 1, 2019, by Mr. Menendez and 9 original cosponsors
and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administra-
tion.
112TH–115TH CONGRESS’

Similar legislation was introduced in the 112th–115th Con-
gresses, none of the measures were considered by either House:
115th Congress: H.R. 2911 and S. 1364; 114th Congress: H.R. 6001

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and S. 3314; 113th Congress: H.R. 1217 and S. 568; 112th Con-
gress: H.R. 3459 and S. 1868.

Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act
H.R. 2440
To provide for the use of funds in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the pur-
poses for which the funds were collected and to ensure that funds credited to the
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used to support navigation, and for other pur-
poses.

Summary
H.R. 2440 creates a discretionary cap adjustment for the full-uti-
lization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF). This
change would enable the investment of approximately $34 billion
over the next decade from the HMTF for the intended purpose of
maintaining Federally-authorized harbors, allowing the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps) to dredge all Federal harbors to their
constructed widths and depths.
According to the Corps, navigation channels at our Nation’s busi-
est 59 ports are available less than 35 percent of the time—and the
conditions of our midsize and emerging harbors are far worse. In
1986, Congress enacted the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) [Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (Pub. L. 99–662)] to recover the
operation and maintenance dredging costs for Federally-authorized
ports from maritime shippers. The HMT is directly levied on im-
porters and domestic shippers using coastal or inland ports as a
0.125 percent ad valorem tax on the value of imported cargo (e.g.,
$1.25 per $1,000 value) and is typically passed along to U.S. tax-
payers on the purchase of imported goods or services. These reve-
nues are deposited into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (Trust
Fund) within the U.S. Treasury from which Congress currently ap-
propriates funds to the Corps for harbor maintenance dredging.
The Trust Fund collects more revenue from shippers than Con-
gress has appropriated to the Corps to maintain our harbors. Ac-
cording to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Harbor
Maintenance Trust Fund will collect an additional $24.5 billion in
new revenue (including interest) over the next decade—in addition
to the estimated $9.3 billion in previously collected but unspent
revenue. According to CBO, Federal appropriations from the Trust
Fund are only estimated to total $19.4 billion over the same dec-
ade, resulting in the Trust Fund balance reaching $14.4 billion in
fiscal year 2029.
H.R. 2440 would provide the authority to expend the expected
$24.5 billion in new revenue (including interest) collected in the
Trust Fund over the next decade; and the authority to appropriate
additional funds for harbor maintenance needs from the existing
$9.3 billion balance in the Trust Fund through a discretionary cap
adjustment. This would provide approximately $34 billion in infra-
structure investment for our Nation’s coastal and inland harbors
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Legislative History
H.R. 2440 was introduced in the House on May 1, 2019, by Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Westerman,
and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania; and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on the Budget. Within the Committee, H.R. 2440 was re-
ferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
On May 8, 2019, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and En-
vironment was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2440.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 2440 on May 8, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Budget sent a letter to the Chair
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 26,
2019 agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the House
Floor, the Committee on the Budget would waive further consider-
ation of H.R. 2440.
The Committee reported H.R. 2440 to the House on July 2, 2019,
as H. Rpt. 116–136, Pt. I. The Committee on the Budget was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 2440.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Budget on
July 12, 2019, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on the Budget and an agreement for the Committee on
the Budget to waive further consideration of H.R. 2440.
H.R. 2440 under Suspension of the Rules on October 28, 2019,
and passed the measure, amended, by a 2⁄3 record vote of 296 yeas
and 109 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 585).
H.R. 2440 was received in the Senate on October 29, 2019, and
referred to the Senate Committee on the Budget.
During consideration of H.R. 748 in the Senate, provisions relat-
ing to H.R. 2440 were included in Section 14003 of Division B of
H.R. 748.

Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act
H.R. 2548 (S. 3285)
To modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance pro-
grams, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill would modify eligibility for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance
(HMA) grant programs to allow state, local, tribal, and territorial
governments to begin certain land acquisition and simple construc-
tion which do not require a comprehensive review.
Legislative History
H.R. 2458 was introduced in the House on May 7, 2019, by Mrs.
Fletcher, Mr. Olson, Mr. Butterfield, and Mr. Meadows, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and
in addition to the Committee on Financial Services. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2548 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-

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nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 2548 on June 26, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2548 on June 26, 2019, and or-
dered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture on December 11, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Financial Services
would waive further consideration of the measure. On that same
date, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Financial Services and the agreement to waive fur-
ther consideration.
The Committee reported H.R. 2548 to the House on December
12, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–339, Pt. 1.
The Committee on Financial Services was discharged from fur-
ther consideration of H.R. 2548.
The House considered H.R. 2548 under Suspension of the Rules
on December 16, 2019. The House passed amended H.R. 2548 on
December 17, 2019, by a 2⁄3 record vote of 409 yeas and 7 nays
(RCV No. 688).
H.R. 2548 was received in the Senate on December 18, 2019,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3285

S. 3285 was introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2020, by
Mr. Tillis and 6 original cosponsors and referred to the Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019
H.R. 2726 (S. 2768)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.

Summary
H.R. 2726 would add a new section to Title 49, Chapter 243—
Amtrak, that would prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains and pro-
hibit the use of electronic cigarettes. Amtrak implemented a policy
banning smoking on its trains in 1994 and has recently expanded
that to include electronic cigarettes.
This bill codifies Amtrak’s internal policy and follows a similar
ban put in place on airplanes.
Legislative History
H.R. 2726 was introduced in the House on May 14, 2019, by Ms.
Norton, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2726 was referred to the
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The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Mate-
rials was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2726 on
June 26, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2726 on June 26, 2019, and or-
dered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2726 to the House on September
9, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–199.
The House considered H.R. 2726 under Suspension of the Rules
on December 16, 2019. The House passed H.R. 2726 on December
17, 2019, by voice vote.
H.R. 2726 was received in the Senate on December 18, 2019,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
S. 2768

S. 2768 was introduced in the Senate on October 31, 2019, by
Mr. Carper and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019
H.R. 2914 (S. 1605)
To make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disas-
ters, and for other purposes.

Summary
Following a disaster, families and individuals may find their pos-
sessions, including needed documentation, destroyed or missing. In
some cases, associated records maintained by State or local govern-
ments may also be unavailable. As a result, FEMA assistance may
be denied and not available. For example, in Puerto Rico, this re-
sulted in families waiting months to receive housing assistance
simply due to bureaucratic hurdles and rigid documentation re-
quirements that proved unrealistic in the wake of the major dis-
aster. H.R. 2914 addresses this issue by ensuring FEMA develops
alternative methods to assess eligibility.
H.R. 2914, as amended, would begin to address these issues by
allowing for survivors to re-apply for assistance and clarifies to
FEMA the types of documentation that should be considered for eli-
gibility. Additionally, it authorizes assistance to help disaster sur-
vivors in gathering requisite documents.
Legislative History
H.R. 2914

H.R. 2914 was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr.
Espaillat and Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 2914 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
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On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement from further consideration of H.R. 2914.
The Committee considered H.R. 2914 on February 26, 2020, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2914 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–574.
The House considered H.R. 2914 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 2914 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1605

S. 1605, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on May 22, 2019, by Ms. Warren and 12 original cosponsors
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.

Coast Guard Authorization of 2019
H.R. 3409 (S. 2297; H.R. 367, H.R. 632, H.R. 633, H.R. 1322, H.R.
1821, H.R. 2276, H.R. 2893, H.R. 2926, H.R. 3066, H.R. 3140,
H.R. 3210, H.R. 3484, H.R. 3488, S. 1287, S. 1930, AND S. 2153)
To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal
Maritime Commission for FY2020–FY2021, and authorizes a speci-
fied level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and mili-
tary training student loads to the Coast Guard for such fiscal
years.
Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for
Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard
personnel, (3) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems
in the Coast Guard, and (4) diversity at the Coast Guard Academy.
The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard,
including: passenger vessel security and safety requirements; ves-
sel operation requirements; coastwise endorsement determinations;
Coast Guard advisory committees; safety zones to address special
activities such as offshore energy development in the exclusive eco-
nomic zone; the use of engine cut-off switches on recreational ves-
sels; polar security cutter acquisitions; and vessel certification ex-
tensions.
Legislative History
H.R. 3409 was introduced in the House on June 19, 2019, by Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New
York, and Mr. Gibbs and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
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referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Trans-
portation.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3409 on June 26,
2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 3409 on June 26, 2019, and or-
dered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote. During consideration,
the Committee adopted amendments which included the text of the
following measures: H.R. 367, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act
of 2019; H.R. 3488, the Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act,
(Title VIII); S. 1287, the Strengthening Buy America for Small
Shipyard Grants Act (Sec. 319).
The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture on July 16, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation of H.R. 3409 on the House Floor, the Committee on Home-
land Security would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3409. On
the following day, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure responded, acknowledging the jurisdictional in-
terests of the Committee on Homeland Security and the agreement
to not seek a sequential referral.
The Committee reported H.R. 3409 to the House on July 23,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–172.
The House considered H.R. 3409 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 24, 2019, and passed the measure, amended, by voice vote.
The text of H.R. 367 was struck from the measure prior to consid-
eration.
H.R. 3409 was received in the Senate on July 25, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
H.R. 3409 was included in included in Division D of H.R. 6395,
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021, as passed by the House. See further ac-
tion on H.R. 6395 listed above.
S. 2297

S. 2297, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on July 25, 2019, by Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Cant-
well, and Mr. Markey and referred to the Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 2297 on July 31, 2019, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported to the Senate, as amended.
H.R. 367

H.R. 367, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019, was intro-
duced in the House on January 9, 2019, by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Mast,
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and Mr. Garamendi; and referred to
the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 367 was re-
ferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Trans-
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The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 367 on March
27, 2019.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 367 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 367 to the House on June 11, 2019,
as H. Rpt. 116–110, Pt. I.
Provisions of H.R. 367 were offered as an amendment during
Committee consideration of H.R. 3409 and adopted. The provisions
were removed from the measure prior to consideration by the
House.
See also discussion of H.R. 367 below.
H.R. 632

H.R. 632, to direct the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation
with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Safari Voyager; was
introduced in the House on January 16, 2019, by Mr. Young and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 632 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 632 was included in Section 410 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 633

H.R. 633, to direct the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation
with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel Pacific Provider; was
introduced in the House on January 16, 2019, by Mr. Young and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 633 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 633 was included in Section 410 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 1322 (S. 2153)

H.R. 1322, to require a report on the effects of climate change on
the Coast Guard, and for other purposes; was introduced in the
House on February 22, 2019, by Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New
York and Mr. Brown of Maryland, and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1322 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari-
time Transportation.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1322 on March
27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1322 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1322 to the House on May 24,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–85.

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S. 2153, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on July 17, 2019, read twice, and referred to the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 1322 were included in section 407 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
See also discussion of H.R. 1322 below.
H.R. 1821

H.R. 1821, to make technical corrections to provisions of law en-
acted by the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of
2018 (Pub. L. 105–282), and for other purposes; was introduced in
the House on March 18, 2019, by Mr. Gibbs and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 1821 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 1821 was included in section 606 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 2276 (S. 1930)

H.R. 2276, the Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast
Guard Act, was introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mr.
Pappas and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2276 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 2276 was included in section 209 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
S. 1930, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on June 20, 2019, and referred to the Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 2893

H.R. 2893, the Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act, was in-
troduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr. Rouda and Mr.
Gibbs and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2893 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 2893 was included in section 310 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 2926

H.R. 2926, the Navigation Safety Act of 2019, was introduced in
the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New
York, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2926 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 2926 was included in section 301 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 3066

H.R. 3066, the Supporting Our Coast Guard Members Act of
2019, was introduced in the House on June 3, 2019 by Mrs. Fletch-
er and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-

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ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 3066 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 3066 was included in section 204 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 3140

H.R. 3140, the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification
Act, was introduced in the House on June 5, 2019, by Mr. Pappas
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 3140 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 3066 was included in section 501 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 3210

H.R. 3066, the Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement
Act, was introduced in the House on June 11, 2019, by Ms.
Mucarsel-Powell and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3210 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 3210 was included in section 408 of H.R. 3409
as introduced.
H.R. 3488

H.R. 3488, the Coast Guard Academy Improvement Act, was in-
troduced in the House on June 25, 2019, by Mr. Thompson of Mis-
sissippi, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Richmond and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3488 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The text of H.R. 3488 was included in Title VIII of H.R. 3409 as
introduced.
S. 1287

The text of S. 1287, the Strengthening Buy America for Small
Shipyard Grants Act, was included in section 316 of H.R. 3409 as
introduced.

Reauthorization of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Restoration Program
H.R. 4275
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Lake Pont-
chartrain Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

Summary
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin watershed encompasses sixteen
Louisiana parishes (counties) and four Mississippi counties, cov-
ering a 10,000 square mile area. The Basin also includes Lake
Borgne, Lake Maurepas, and receives flows from five rivers and
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Lake Pontchartrain, the 630 square mile lake at the center of the
basin, making it the most densely populated area in Louisiana.
The Basin is part of an essential wetland ecosystem, providing
habitat, spawning grounds, and food sources to support numerous
species of fish, birds, mammals, and plants. Its fisheries provide
recreation as well as livelihoods, contributing over $35 million to
the local economy by providing much of the seafood harvested in
the Gulf Coast.
Lake Pontchartrain and its surrounding area face several chal-
lenges, most stemming from poor planning and overdevelopment.
Logging in the upland areas has caused degradation, reduced plant
growth, and increased saltwater intrusions, which subsequently
have prevented new growth and contributed to a dead zone in the
southeastern end of the lake. The Basin also faces impacts from
urban and agricultural runoff, sewage overflow, and nonpoint
source pollution. The loss of wetlands to serve as natural filters for
pollutants exacerbates these effects.
The Basin Restoration Program helps to address these environ-
mental challenges, and the region is already seeing some signifi-
cant comebacks. Much of this success is due to a collaborative effort
between Federal, state, and local entities who share an interest in
a clean, healthy Lake and Basin. Continued funding of these efforts
is essential to protecting and restoring the health of this ecosystem.
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program was initially
authorized at $20 million for each of FY2001–FY 2005. Since fiscal
year 2015, this program has received $900,000 in appropriations
annually.
Legislative History
H.R. 4275 was introduced in the House on September 11, 2019,
by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Mr. Richmond and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4275 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 4275 on September
19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 4275 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4275 to the House on November
14, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–291.
The House considered H.R. 4275 under Suspension of the Rules
on February 5, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by
voice vote.
H.R. 4275 was received in the Senate; read twice; and referred
to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act of 2019
H.R. 4358
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to sub-
mit to Congress a report on preliminary damage assessment and to establish dam-

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age assessment teams in the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other
purposes.

Summary
State, tribal, territorial, and local, representatives are respon-
sible for conducting a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) with
the assistance of FEMA officials to validate damages ahead of a
governor’s or chief executive’s submittal of a request for FEMA as-
sistance to the President. FEMA uses PDA findings in the wake of
a hazard event to determine the extent of damage and the result-
ing unmet needs of individuals and households, businesses, and the
public sector in an affected community or area. PDA findings play
a critical role in that they form the basis for the determinations as
to whether damages are of a significant magnitude to warrant a
disaster declaration pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Re-
lief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Despite the significance of PDAs, the Committee has received re-
ports of discrepancies across the ten FEMA regions regarding the
inconsistency of information, data, and FEMA staffing involved in
the PDA process. H.R. 4358 will direct FEMA to produce a report
examining the PDA process and establish a consistent training pro-
gram for FEMA personnel to effectively and uniformly support
these assessments.
Legislative History
H.R. 4358 was introduced in the House on September 17, 2019,
by Mr. Katko and Mr. Cunningham and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4358 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 4358.
The Committee considered H.R. 4358 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4358 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–575.
The House considered H.R. 4358 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 4358 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.

To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Cor-
poration the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Develop-
ment Corporation
H.R. 4470 (S. 4870)
To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation the Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

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Summary
H.R. 4470 seeks to rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Develop-
ment Corporation to the ‘‘Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Devel-
opment Corporation.’’ This change is intended to more accurately
portray the geographical scope of the agency and the important role
the agency plays in the global commerce trade as a direct connec-
tion from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
According to the Congressional Research Service, the entire
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system runs for 2,300 nau-
tical miles from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Duluth, Minnesota.
(CRS, The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Navigation System:
Options for Growth, (R44664)). This waterway system allows the
waterborne transport of commercial goods, commodities, and raw
materials between the Atlantic Ocean and commercial ports within
the Great Lakes system. It takes a ship six to seven days to sail
from Montreal, Canada, to Duluth, Minnesota, or to Chicago, Illi-
nois. There are two distinct categories of vessel traffic on the sys-
tem: intra-lakes trade, and transits between the Great Lakes and
the St. Lawrence Seaway.
The Saint Lawrence Seaway portion of the system (Seaway) is a
328 nautical-mile deep-draft waterway between the Port of Mon-
treal, Canada, and Lake Erie. It connects the Great Lakes with the
Atlantic Ocean via the lower St. Lawrence River. The Seaway in-
cludes a network of 15 locks and connecting channels located in
Canada and the United States. Thirteen of the locks belong to Can-
ada and the remaining two locks, located in Massena, New York,
belong to the United States.
Legislative History
H.R. 4470 was introduced in the House on September 24, 2019,
by Ms. Kaptur and 10 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4470 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Water Resources and Environment from further consideration of
H.R. 4470.
The Committee considered H.R. 4470 on February 26, 2020, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4470 to the House on September
4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–487.
The House considered H.R. 4470 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 1, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 4470 was received in the Senate on October 19, 2020, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
S. 4870

S. 4870, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
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Stabenow and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
H.R. 4611
To modify permitting requirements with respect to the discharge of any pollutant
from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in certain circumstances, and for
other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 4611 seeks to clarify that the City of San Diego, California,
can utilize the standard Clean Water Act National Pollutant Dis-
charge Elimination System (NPDES) permit renewal process and
does not need a variance application to continue operating the E.W.
Blom Point Loma Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant and
the Point Loma Ocean Outfall, subject to the implementation of the
permitting requirements specified in the bill.
Legislative History
H.R. 4611 was introduced in the House on October 4, 2019, by
Mr. Peters and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, and the Committee on Natural Resources. Within
the Committee, H.R. 4611 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 4611.
The Committee considered H.R. 4611 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture on November 12, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the Floor, the Committee on Natural Resources would
waive further consideration of H.R. 4611. On that same date the
Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure re-
sponded, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources and the agreement to waive further
consideration of H.R. 4611.
The Committee reported H.R. 4611 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–576, Pt. I. Subsequently, the Committee
on Natural Resources was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 4611.
The House considered H.R. 4611 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by a 2⁄3
record vote of 395 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 221).
H.R. 4611 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

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Sami’s Law
H.R. 4686 (H.R. 3262, S. 1871)
To require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced digital system to verify
passengers with their authorized ridehailing vehicles and drivers.

Summary
H.R. 4686 directs the Department of Transportation to withhold
Federal-aid highway funds if the State does not enact and enforce
certain transportation network company (TNC) vehicle identifica-
tion laws. States must require TNC drivers to display a front and
rear license plate, a scannable code on windows so riders can verify
they have the correct authorized vehicle, and display signs visible
from fifty feet in both day and night.
Legislative History
H.R. 4686 was introduced in the House on October 15, 2019, by
Mr. Smith of New Jersey and Mr. Suozzi, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R. 4686 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation on July 27,
2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on Energy and Commerce would waive
further consideration of H.R. 4686. On that same date, the Chair
of the Committee on Transportation responded acknowledging the
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Energy and Commerce
and the agreement to waive further consideration of H.R. 4686.
The House considered H.R. 4686 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 29, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice vote.
During consideration, the title of the measure was amended.
H.R. 3262

H.R. 3262 was introduced in the House on June 13, 2019, by Mr.
Smith of New Jersey and Mr. Suozzi, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee
on Energy and Commerce. Within the Committee, H.R. 3262 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
S. 1871

S. 1871, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on June 13, 2019, by Mr. Cardin, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr.
Menendez and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids
Fishing Emergencies Act
H.R. 4719 (S. 1410)
To amend the Federal share of the fishing safety standards grants.

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Summary
H.R. 4719 amends the Federal share of the fishing safety stand-
ards grants to support fishing safety training and research pro-
grams. The legislation would restore the Federal share of fishing
training and research grants back to 75 percent and would also re-
authorize the safety training and research programs for $6,000,000
per year from 2019 through 2021. Finally, the bill, as amended,
makes several non-controversial changes to certain provisions re-
garding authorities related to the former United States Lighthouse
Service that the Coast Guard has found are no longer necessary,
and transfers to title 14 the Lighthouse Service-related provisions
the Service wants to retain.
Legislative History
H.R. 4719

H.R. 4719 was introduced in the House on October 17, 2019, by
Mr. Golden and Mr. Young and referred to the Committee on
Transporation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4719 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari-
time Transportation.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation from further consideration of H.R. 4719
on October 29, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 4719 on October 29, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4719 to the House on December
12, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–340.
The House considered H.R. 4719 under Suspension of the Rules
on December 16, 2019. The House passed H.R. 4719 on December
17, 2019, by voice vote.
H.R. 4719 was received in the Senate on December 18, 2019,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
S. 1410

S. 1410, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on May 9, 2019, by Mr. Markey and eight original cospon-
sors and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation.

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
H.R. 5139 (H.R. 5096)
To protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harass-
ment, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 5139 protects personnel and passengers during passenger
transportation by air, motor carrier, commuter and intercity rail,
transit, vessel, and rideshare from sexual assault and harassment

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and to improve the response to and facilitate the reporting of such
incidents.
The United States prides itself on being an innovator and leader
in transportation. However, recent media reports have brought to
light the often-untold stories of transportation personnel and trav-
elers exposed to sexual assault and harassment in passenger trans-
portation. The stories include company employees and passengers,
especially women and children, being sexually harassed or as-
saulted on airplanes, crowded trains, and cruise ships. The reality
is that passengers and personnel experiencing such situations are
in confined spaces, often with limited options to respond to or es-
cape the unwelcome behavior.
While it is estimated that 90 percent of U.S. companies currently
have a sexual harassment policy in place, one in five companies
does not offer training to prevent such incidents. This can leave
passengers vulnerable and personnel unequipped to adequately ad-
dress incidents when they occur. Furthermore, there is no Federal
clearinghouse for data on transportation-related sexual assault or
harassment incidents.
For these reasons, a Federal response is necessary. It is critical
that the United States maintain a safe transportation system for
the traveling public, and that transportation providers enact strict
policies to prevent sexual assault and harassment in transportation
and adopt clear procedures to respond to such incidents.
Legislative History
H.R. 5139 was introduced in the House on November 18, 2019,
by Mr. DeFazio and 18 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition
to the Committee on the Judiciary. Within the Committee, H.R.
5139 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation; the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit; the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation; and the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Aviation; the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit; the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation; and the Subcommittee on
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials from further consid-
eration of H.R. 5139 on November 20, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 5139 on November 20, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on
February 7, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration
on the House Floor, the Committee on the Judiciary would waive
further consideration of H.R. 5139. On that same date, the Chair
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on the
Judiciary and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee reported H.R. 5139 to the House on July 29,
2020, as H. Rpt. 116–463, Pt. I.

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The House considered H.R. 5139 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 1, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 5096

H.R. 5096, the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, was introduced
in the House on November 14, 2019, by Ms. Matsui and Mr. For-
tenberry and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5096 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 5096 relating to cruise vessel surveillance
were included in H.R. 5139.

Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2020
H.R. 5912 (S. 2958)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of incentive payments to
expedite certain federally financed airport development projects.

Summary
H.R. 5912 permits airports to use Airport Improvement Program
(AIP) funds to make incentive payments to contractors for early
completion of airport development and planning projects. It seeks
to incentivize early completion of Federally funded airport improve-
ment projects. The AIP—a grant program administered by the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration (FAA)—is a key source of funding for
the planning and development of public-use airports in the United
States. AIP funds are often used for airside infrastructure projects,
such as runway, taxiway, or apron construction or reconstruction.
While necessary and beneficial, these projects can sometimes have
a significant effect on an airport’s operations and its users. H.R.
5912 could help alleviate these effects by permitting airports to use
AIP funds to make incentive payments to contractors for early com-
pletion of certain airport development and planning projects.
Legislative History
H.R. 5912 was introduced in the House on February 18, 2020, by
Mr. Graves of Missouri and Mr. Graves of Louisiana and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 5912 was referred to the Subcommittee on Avia-
tion.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Aviation from further consideration of H.R. 5912.
The Committee considered H.R. 5912 on February 26, 2020, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 5912 to the House on July 29,
2020, as H. Rpt. 116–464.
The House considered H.R. 5912 under Suspension of the Rules
on October 1, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.

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S. 3958

S. 3958 was introduced in the Senate on June 15, 2020, by Mr.
Young, Ms. Sinema, and Mr. Cruz, and referred to the Senate Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 3958 on July 22, 2020, and ordered the meas-
ure to be reported, favorably with an amendment.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 3958 on December 16, 2020, as S. Rpt. 116–
331.

National Children’s Museum Act
H.R. 5919
To amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General
Services to enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Children’s Mu-
seum to provide the National Children’s Museum rental space without charge in the
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 5919 directs the Administrator of the General Services Ad-
ministration (GSA) to enter into a cooperative agreement with the
National Children’s Museum for the approximately 32,369 square
feet of space which the Museum currently occupies in the Ronald
Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington,
D.C., rent free, for the duration of the current lease.
Legislative History
H.R. 5919 was introduced in the House on February 14, 2020, by
Ms. Norton, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Raskin, and Mr. Rodney Davis of Illi-
nois and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5919 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 5919.
The Committee considered H.R. 5919 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 5919 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–570.
The House considered H.R. 5919 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 5919 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

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Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act
H.R. 5953
To amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act to require the Administrator of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive certain debts owed to the United
States related to covered assistance provided to an individual or household, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5953 amends section 1216(a) of the Disaster Recovery Re-
form Act of 2018 by directing the Administrator of FEMA to waive
debts owed by individuals and households to the United States
when (1) disaster assistance was provided as a result of an Agency
error (such debt is deemed to be a hardship); or (2) the disaster as-
sistance provided might be subject to a claim or legal action taken
by the Agency. The bill also requires FEMA to report to Congress
detailing the number of errors the Agency has made in providing
assistance to disaster victims and include proposed actions to re-
duce future errors.
Legislative History
H.R. 5953 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2020, by
Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Huffman, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. Thompson
of California, and Ms. Plaskett and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5953 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement from further consideration of H.R. 5953.
The Committee considered H.R. 5953 on February 26, 2020, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 5953 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–577.
The House considered H.R. 5953 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 5953 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.

Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of
2020
H.R. 6096
To improve oversight by the Federal Communications Commission of the wireless
and broadcast emergency alert systems.

Summary
H.R. 6096 amends the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
(Title VI of Pub. L. 109–711) to ensure better coordination between
the Federal agencies that deal with emergency communications, in-

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cluding the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and their
partners at the State and local levels. Specifically, the bill calls on
the Federal Communications Commission to work with State
Emergency Communications Committees to develop and update
State plans to identify and close any gaps in protocol or account-
ability.
The READI Act also requires the FCC to study and report to
Congress on the feasibility of expanding participation in the Emer-
gency Alert System to include streaming services and internet plat-
forms and whether such an action would increase the reach and re-
liability of emergency alerts.
Legislative History
H.R. 6096 was introduced in the House on March 5, 2020 by Mr.
McNerney, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Olson, and Ms. Gabbard and referred
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Transportation. Within the Committee, H.R. 6096
was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Pub-
lic buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 6096
on July 15, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House with a favorable recommendation.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Energy and
Commerce on November 10, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expe-
dite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R.
6096. The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce re-
sponded on November 13, 2020, acknowledging the jurisdictional
interests of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
and the agreement to waive further consideration of H.R. 6096.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 6096 to
the House on November 16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–581, Pt. I. Subse-
quently, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6096.
The House considered H.R. 6096 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 6096 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
H.R. 6096 was included in subtitle I of Title LX of Division E of
H.R. 6395 as passed by the Senate. See also action on H.R. 6395
listed above.

Water Resources Development Act of 2020
H.R. 7575 (H.R. 2206, H.R. 2440, H.R. 3863, H.R. 3923, H.R. 4032,
H.R. 4470, H.R. 5288, H.R. 5476, H.R. 5504, H.R. 5960, H.R.
6057, H.R. 6684, H.R. 6730, H.R. 6771, H.R. 6964, H.R. 6985,
H.R. 7220, H.R. 7833)
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to pro-
vide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for
other purposes.

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Summary
H.R. 7575 authorizes the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps) to carry out water resources development activities for the
Nation, usually through cost-shared partnerships with non-Federal
sponsors. Activities include projects or studies to address river and
coastal navigation, the reduction of flood and hurricane storm dam-
age risks, shoreline protection, water supply and conservation, the
restoration and protection of ecosystems and the environment, and
disaster response and recovery.
In addition it enhances the Corps’ responsibility to address the
long-term resiliency of Corps projects, enables the Corps to address
the deferred maintenance of our Nation’s ports and harbors, ex-
pands the Corps’ ability to identify and implement nature-based
and natural infrastructure components, addresses the affordability
of Corps projects for economically disadvantaged and rural commu-
nities, and modernizes aspects of the Corps’ decision-making struc-
ture.
America enjoys an unparalleled network of natural harbors and
rivers. The ports, channels, locks, dams, and other infrastructure
that support our maritime and waterways transportation system
and provide flood protection for our homes and businesses are vi-
tally important to a healthy national economy, job growth, and
global competitiveness. Ensuring a sound infrastructure network is
a shared responsibility, with Federal and state roles recognized by
our Founding Fathers.
The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA) promotes
the Federal commitment to our Nation’s competitiveness, pros-
perity, and economic growth by maintaining strong maritime trans-
portation infrastructure, ensuring the efficient flow of domestic and
international commerce, and protecting the lives and livelihoods of
the American people in a sustainable manner.
Through WRDA, Congress authorizes the key missions of the
Corps, including developing, maintaining, and supporting the Na-
tion’s economically vital waterway infrastructure and supporting
effective and targeted flood protection and environmental restora-
tion needs. WRDA also provides Congress the opportunity to imple-
ment critical policy reforms and strengthen oversight.
Since 2014, the Committee has returned to regular consideration
of Water Resources Development Acts once each Congress. WRDA
2020 continues the WRDA two-year cycle that provides appropriate
oversight of, and policy direction to, the Administration and the
Corps, including bipartisan changes to how the Corps carries out
vital coastal and inland navigation projects and addresses both the
resiliency and affordability of future water resources development
projects.
Legislative History
H.R. 7575 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2020, by Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mrs. Napolitano, and Mr.
Westerman and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure and the Committee on the Budget. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 7575 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
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The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment was
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 7575 on July 15,
2020.
The Committee considered H.R. 7575 on July 15, 2020, and or-
dered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, by voice
vote.
The Chair of the Committee on the Budget sent a letter to the
Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on
July 24, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on
the House Floor, the Committee on the Budget would waive further
consideration of H.R. 7575. On that same date, the Chair of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure responded, ac-
knowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on the
Budget and the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 7575 to the House on July 24, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–460, Pt.
I. Subsequently, the Committee on the Budget was discharged from
further consideration of H.R. 7575.
The House considered H.R. 7575 under Suspension of the Rules
on July 29, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 7575 was received in the Senate on July 30, 2020.
H.R. 7575 was adopted as an Amendment in the Nature of a
Substitute to S. 1811 during Floor consideration, for further action
see discussion of S. 1811 listed above.
H.R. 7575 was included in Division AA of H.R. 133. See action
on H.R. 133 listed above.
H.R. 2206

H.R. 2206, the Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Act, was
introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by Mr. Stanton and Mr.
Gallego and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2206 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 2206 was included in section 326 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 2440

H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund Act, was included in section 101 of H.R. 7575, as introduced.
See also further discussion of H.R. 2440 above.
H.R. 3863

H.R. 3863, to deauthorize the New London Harbor Waterfront
Channel, was introduced in the House on July 19, 2019, by Mr.
Courtney and referred to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 3863 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 3863 was included in section 317 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 3923

H.R. 3923, the Environmental Justice Act of 2019, was intro-
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the Committee on Energy and Commerce; the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture; and the Committee on the Judiciary. Within the Committee,
H.R. 3923 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources
and Environment.
H.R. 3923 was included in section 111 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 4032

H.R. 4032, the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act of 2019, was
introduced in the House on July 25, 2019, by Mr. Katko and 26
original cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 4032 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
ment.
H.R. 4032 was included in section 206 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 4470

H.R. 4470, to rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation, was included in section 512 of H.R. 7575, as passed
by the House. See also further discussion of H.R. 2440 above.
H.R. 5288

H.R. 5288, the Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Act, was
introduced in the House on December 3, 2019, by Mr. Luetkemeyer
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 5288 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 5288 was included in section 210 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 5476

H.R. 5476, the Local Expertise is Vital for Effective Embankments
Act, was introduced in the House on December 18, 2019, by Mrs.
Axne and Mr. Bacon and referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5476 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environ-
ment.
H.R. 5476 was included in section 120 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 5504

H.R. 5504, to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act with
respect to the definition of eligible high hazard potential dam, and
for other purposes; was introduced in the House on December 19,
2019, by Ms. Brownley of California and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5504 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
H.R. 5504 was included in section 135 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.

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H.R. 5960

H.R. 5960, to require the Secretary of the Army to convey certain
Federal property in the State of Ohio to the Friends of Barker
House; was introduced in the House on February 25, 2020, by Mr.
Johnson of Ohio and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 5960 referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 5960 was included in section 330 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 6057

H.R. 6057, the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2020,
was introduced in the House on March 2, 2020, by Mr. McAdams
and Mr. Tipton and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure and the Committee on Natural Resources. With-
in the Committee, H.R. 6057 referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 6057 was included in section 505 of S. 1811, as passed by
the House.
H.R. 6684

H.R. 6684, the Yolo Bypass System Improvement Act of 2020, was
introduced in the House on May 1, 2020, by Ms. Matsui and Mr.
Garamendi and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6684 referred to the
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 6684 was included in section 205 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 6730

H.R. 6730, to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting
through the Chief of Engineers, to convey certain property to the
Massac-Metropolis Port District, and for other purposes; was intro-
duced in the House on May 5, 2020, by Mr. Shimkus and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6730 referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
H.R. 6684 was included in section 330 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 6771

H.R. 6771, to require the Secretary of the Army, acting through
the Chief of Engineers, to convey certain property to the Tri-Coun-
ty Levee District; was introduced in the House on May 8, 2020, by
Mr. Luetkemeyer and referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6771 referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 6771 was included in section 330 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
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H.R. 6964

H.R. 6964, to establish a lower Missouri River flood prevention
program, and for other purposes; was introduced in the House on
May 22, 2020, by Mr. Cleaver, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mrs. Axne,
Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Watkins, and Mr. Bacon and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 6964 referred to the Subcommittee on Water Re-
sources and Environment.
H.R. 6964 was included in section 211 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 6985

H.R. 6985, the Dam Safety Improvement Act, was introduced in
the House on May 22, 2020, by Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New
York and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 6985 referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 6985 was included in section 135 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.
H.R. 7220

H.R. 7220, the Hudson River Climate Change Protection Act, was
introduced in the House on June 15, 2020, by Mr. Sean Patrick
Maloney of New York, Ms. Velázquez, and Mr. Espaillat and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 7220 referred to the Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 7220 was included in section 203 of H.R. 7575, as intro-
duced.

FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020
H.R. 8266
To modify the Federal cost share of certain emergency assistance provided under
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to modify the
activities eligible for assistance under the emergency declaration issued by the
President on March 13, 2020 relating to COVID–19, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 8266 increases the Federal share of Federal Emergency
Management Agency’s Public Assistance program funding from 75
percent to not less than 90 percent for emergencies and disasters
declared by the President in calendar year 2020. The Public Assist-
ance program provides Federal help, typically through reimburse-
ment, as a supplement to state, tribal, territorial, and local (STTL)
efforts to respond to and recover from incidents.
Further, for COVID–19-related declarations—for which the
President invoked Section 501(b) of the Stafford Act, which explic-
itly states ‘‘the United States exercises exclusive or preeminent re-
sponsibility and authority’’—the bill increases the Federal share to
100 percent.

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Legislative History
H.R. 8266 was introduced in the House on September 16, 2020,
by Mr. DeFazio and 34 original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 8266 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 8266.
The Committee considered H.R. 8266 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 8266 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–580.
The House considered H.R. 8266 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 8266 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Se-
curity and Governmental Affairs.

Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020
H.R. 8326
To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to require eligi-
ble recipients of certain grants to develop a comprehensive economic development
strategy that directly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality
child care, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 8326 amends the Public Works and Economic Development
Act of 1965 (PWEDA) to require eligible recipients of certain grants
to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy that di-
rectly or indirectly increases the accessibility of affordable, quality
childcare, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
H.R. 8326 was introduced in the House on September 21, 2020,
by Ms. Finkenauer and Mr. Hagedorn and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on
Financial Services. Within the Committee, H.R. 8326 was referred
to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 8326.
The Committee considered H.R. 8326 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Financial Services sent a letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture on November 13, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
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would waive further consideration of H.R. 8326. On that same date,
the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
mittee on Financial Services and the agreement to waive further
consideration.
The Committee reported H.R. 8326 to the House on November
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–578, Pt. I. Subsequently, the Committee
on Financial Services was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 8326.
The House considered H.R. 8326 under Suspension of the Rules
on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, by voice vote.
H.R. 8326 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment
and Public Works.

Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act
H.R. 8408 (S. 3866, S. 3969)
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to require cer-
tain safety standards relating to aircraft, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 8408, the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability
Act, improves aviation safety by reforming the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) aircraft certification process; ensure that the
FAA and aircraft manufacturers develop and maintain robust safe-
ty cultures; establish enhanced safety requirements related to the
design of new aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances, as well
as enhanced requirements for the FAA’s processes for certifying
new designs as safe; and understand and address issues identified
related to international pilot training, human factors, and automa-
tion in the cockpit.
Legislative History
H.R. 8408 was introduced in the House on September 29, 2020,
by Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Graves of Missouri, Mr. Larsen of Wash-
ington, and Mr. Graves of Louisiana, and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 8408 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee on Aviation was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 8408.
The Committee considered H.R. 8408 on September 30, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote. The Com-
mittee reported H.R. 8408 to the House on November 16, 2020, as
H. Rpt. 116–579. The House considered H.R. 8408 under Suspen-
sion of the Rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure,
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 8408 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2020,
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 8408 was included in Title V of H.R. 133. See action on H.R.
133 listed above.

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S. 3866

S. 3866, the Aircraft Safety Improvement Act of 2020, was intro-
duced in the Senate on June 2, 2020 by Mr. Wicker and referred
to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation.
S. 3969

S. 3969, the Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020,
was introduced in the Senate on June 16, 2020 by Mr. Wicker and
Ms. Cantwell and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations
Towards Modernization Resolution
H. RES. 756
Implementing the recommendations adopted by the Select Committee on the Mod-
ernization of Congress.

Summary
Among other items recommended by the Select Committee on the
Modernization of Congress, H. Res. 756 includes provisions relating
to the Capitol Complex. Specifically, Section 403 requires a joint re-
port by the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms of the
House of Representatives, and the Executive Director of the Office
of Congressional Workplace Rights, on identifying and making rec-
ommendation on improvements to the Capitol complex that are not
adequately handicapped accessible.
Legislative History
H. Res. 756 was introduced in the House on December 10, 2019,
by Mr. Kilmer and 11 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on the
Judiciary. Within the Committee, H. Res. 756 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on House Adminis-
tration on March 3, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H. Res.
756. The Chair of the Committee on House Administration re-
sponded on March 4, 2020, acknowledging the agreement to waive
further consideration of H. Res. 756.
The House considered H. Res. 756 under Suspension of the Rules
on March 10, 2020, and passed the measure by a 2⁄3 record vote of
395 yeas and 13 nays (Roll Call Vote 93).

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Condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader
Alexei Navalny
H. RES. 1145
Condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and calling
for a robust United States and international response.

Summary
H. Res. 1145 condemns the poisoning of Mr. Alexei Navalny, a
Russian opposition leader, on August 20, 2020, during a flight from
Tomsk to Moscow, the Russian Federation, in a presumably politi-
cally motivated attack. The apparent poisoning of Mr. Navalny by
a Novichok nerve agent likely occurred through poison mixed into
his tea.
This resolution encourages the condemnation of the poisoning
and supporting an investigation into a review of the incident to de-
termine the perpetrators of this incident with the view to restrict
the issuance of visas and freeze the assets of those involved. Addi-
tionally, the resolution supports the imposition of sanctions under
the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimi-
nation Act of 1991 (Pub. L. 102–182).
Legislative History
H. Res. 1145 was introduced in the House on September 2, 2020,
by Mr. McGovern, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Malinowski, and Mr. Smith
of New Jersey and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
the Committee on Financial Services; the Committee on Ways and
Means; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and
the Committee on Oversight and Reform. Within the Committee,
H. Res. 1145 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
On October 1, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Affairs considered
H. Res. 1145 and ordered the measure to be reported to the House
with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
on November 10, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consider-
ation on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure would waive further consideration of H. Res. 1145. On
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs re-
sponded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to
waive further consideration.
The House considered H. Res. 1145 under Suspension of the
Rules on November 17, 2020, and passed the measure, amended,
by voice vote.

The Joseph H. Rainey Room, H–150, The Capitol
H. RES. 1253
Designating room H–150 of the United States Capitol as ‘‘The Joseph H. Rainey
Room’’ to honor the historic life, career, and legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey
of South Carolina on the 150th Anniversary of his seating as a member of the House
of Representatives.

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Summary
Born into slavery in 1832 in South Carolina, Joseph H. Rainey
was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican
during a special election in 1870. Mr. Rainey was the first African-
American Representative to serve in Congress in 1870 and served
four terms, until 1879.
Legislative History
H. Res. 1253 was introduced in the House on December 9, 2020,
by Mr. Clyburn, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. McCarthy, and 10 original cospon-
sors and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H. Res. 1253 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The House passed H. Res. 1253 by unanimous consent on Decem-
ber 10, 2020.

MEASURES REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE/PENDING
IN THE HOUSE
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019
H.R. 367
Making appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event an appropriations Act ex-
pires before the enactment of a new appropriations Act.

Summary
H.R. 367 provides continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast
Guard that compensate them for their time, and for any period in
fiscal year 2019, during which interim or full-year appropriations
for the Coast Guard are not in effect.
During the shutdown in early 2019, the Coast Guard was the
only branch of the U.S. Armed Forces not compensated while on
duty. These continuing appropriations cover pay for active duty, re-
serve, and civilian employees, and contractors of the Coast Guard.
It also covers basic allowances, funeral travel, and gratuities for
families of service members who have died on active duty, as well
as retired pay. These allocations are dependent upon the other
military branches receiving continuing pay during a government
shutdown and are provided until the enactment of specified Coast
Guard appropriations legislation.
Legislative History
H.R. 367 was introduced in the House on January 9, 2019, by
Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Mast, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and Mr.
Garamendi; and referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 367 was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast
Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 367 on March
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The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure considered
H.R. 367 on March 27, 2019, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 367 to the House on June 11, 2019,
as H. Rpt. 116–110, Pt. I.
The text of H.R. 367 was adopted as an amendment to H.R. 3409
during Committee consideration on June 26, 2019, but not included
in the House-passed version.
See also discussion of H.R. 3409 above.

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
H.R. 370
To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program relating to physical secu-
rity and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities.

Summary
This bill requires the Department of Energy to implement a pro-
gram to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural
gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas
facilities.
Legislative History
H.R. 370 was introduced in the House on January 9, 2019, by
Mr. Upton and Mr. Loebsack and referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce.
On May 16, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Sub-
committee on Energy considered H.R. 370 and forwarded the meas-
ure to the Full Committee by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker of the House on May 20, 2019,
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 370 to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 370 on
July 17, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House
by voice vote.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 370 to
the House on November 20, 2019, as H. Rpt. 116–303, Pt. I.
H.R. 370 was sequentially referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure on November 20, 2019, for a period
ending not later than November 20, 2019. Within the Committee,
H.R. 370 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials. Subsequently, the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure was discharged from further consider-
ation of H.R. 370.

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019
H.R. 1108
To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Avia-
tion Administration activities in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other
purposes.

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Summary
H.R. 1108 protects Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pro-
grams and personnel, and the U.S. aviation industry as a whole,
in the event of a future lapse in the agency’s appropriations.
Over the past six years, the FAA has shut down three times due
to lapses in appropriations. The most recent 35-day lapse in appro-
priations that occurred between December 2018 and January 2019
affected the FAA’s ability to fulfill its mandate and oversee the Na-
tional Airspace System. In December, more than 17,000 FAA em-
ployees—approximately 40 percent of the entire agency—were fur-
loughed, including the vast majority of aviation safety inspectors.
Those FAA employees either recalled or who remained at work dur-
ing the lapse were not paid during this period.
The FAA’s Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) generates suf-
ficient revenue from the domestic passenger ticket tax, commercial
fuel tax, general aviation gasoline tax, and cargo tax, among other
sources, to fund fully all FAA-related activities throughout a lapse
in appropriations.
H.R. 1108 authorizes the FAA to continue to draw from the
AATF during a lapse in appropriations, with no General Fund con-
tributions, in order to sustain all of the agency’s programs at cur-
rent funding levels. Under this legislation, all FAA employees will
remain at work during a lapse and will be compensated for their
work.
Legislative History
H.R. 1108 was introduced in the House on February 8, 2019, by
Mr. DeFazio and Mr. Larsen of Washington and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition
to the Committee on Ways and Means. Within the Committee, H.R.
1108 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Subcommittee on Aviation was discharged from further con-
sideration of H.R. 1108 on March 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1108 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as amended,
favorably by voice vote.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure report filed
on December 21, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–681, Pt. I. The Committee
on Ways and Means was discharged from further consideration of
H.R. 1108.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a
major disaster are met.
H.R. 1311
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to
ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met.

Summary
H.R. 1311 improves and expedites the delivery of federal disaster
assistance by adding a new section to the Robert T. Stafford Dis-
aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) (Pub. L.

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100–707), Section 431. Section 431 would give the Federal Emer-
gency Management Administration (FEMA) the authority to draw
down up to 10 percent of the amount provided by Sections 406 and
408 of the Stafford Act, and provide funds to disaster areas within
30 days.
Additionally, Section 431 would give states the flexibility to ad-
minister funds for unmet needs, such as disaster-related home re-
pair, and economic and business development activities.
Rather than requiring Federal approval, the bill would create a
mechanism for states to report to FEMA the criteria established for
determining how the funds are spent, the allocation of funds, and
the process for public notice and comment. The bill would also pro-
vide FEMA with more flexibility for immediate longer-term housing
solutions for individuals to rebuild.
Legislative History
H.R. 1311 was introduced in the House on February 19, 2019, by
Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Ms. Plaskett and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation. Within the Committee, H.R. 1311 was
referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public
Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 1311 on March 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1311 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1311 to the House on July 11,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–146.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 7322 was introduced in the House
on December 17, 2018, by Mr. Graves of Louisiana and Ms.
Plaskett and referred to the Committee on Transportation. Within
the Committee, H.R. 7322 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.

Directing the Library of Congress to obtain a stain glassed
panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and
install the panel
H.R. 1318
To direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal
of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels de-
picting the seals of States which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library
of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

Summary
H.R. 1318 would direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a
stained-glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia
(D.C.) and install the panel among the stained glass panels depict-
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the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building concurrently
with the planned renovation and replacement of the existing glass
panels.
The Committee understands there is a planned renovation and
replacement of the existing glass panels and seals after which all
the seals for the 50 States, in addition to those of the U.S. terri-
tories, are expected to be included. This legislation is intended to
ensure the seal of D.C. is included concurrently when the planned
renovation occurs, thus minimizing costs to the taxpayer.
Legislative History
116TH CONGRESS

H.R. 1318 was introduced in the House on February 27, 2019, by
Ms. Norton and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1318 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 1318 on February 27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1318 on February 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, without
amendment, favorably by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1318 to the House on May 16,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–66, Pt. I.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1217 was introduced in the House
on February 24, 2017, by Ms. Norton and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 1217 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
114TH CONGRESS

In the 114th Congress, H.R. 4231 was introduced in the House
on December 10, 2015, by Ms. Norton and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4231 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings,
and Emergency Management was discharged from further consid-
eration of H.R. 4231 on April 20, 2016.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 4231 on April 20, 2016, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, favor-
ably by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 4231 to the House on March 3,
2016, as H. Rpt. 114–535, Pt. I.

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To require a report on the effects of climate change on the
Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1322 (S. 2153)
To require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for
other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 1322 directs the United States Coast Guard to submit a re-
port on vulnerabilities of Coast Guard installations and require-
ments resulting from climate change over the next 20 years. This
requirement mirrors Section 335 of the National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115–91), which required the
Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the
vulnerabilities to military installations and combatant commander
requirements resulting from climate change.
The bill requires the report to list the ten most vulnerable Coast
Guard installations based on the effects of climate change, includ-
ing rising sea tides, increased flooding, drought, desertification,
wildfires, thawing permafrost, or any other categories the Com-
mandant determines necessary. H.R. 1322 also requires an over-
view of mitigation efforts that could ensure the continued oper-
ational viability of Coast Guard infrastructure and enhance the re-
siliency of such facilities.
Legislative History
H.R. 1322 was introduced in the House on February 22, 2019, by
Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York and Mr. Brown of Mary-
land, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1322 was referred to the
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1322 on March
27, 2019.
The Full Committee considered H.R. 1322 on March 27, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House favorably by
voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 1322 to the House on May 24,
2019, as H. Rpt. 116–85.
See also discussion of H.R. 3409 above.
S. 2153

S. 2153 was introduced in the Senate on July 17, 2019, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.

Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019
H.R. 1497 (H.R. 1764, H.R. 2458, H.R. 2470, H.R. 2776, AND H.R.
3521)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain water pol-
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Summary
H.R. 1497 restores and maintains the chemical, physical, and bi-
ological integrity of the nation’s waters by reauthorizing Federal
appropriations for capitalization grants to state water pollution
control revolving funds and other clean water pollution control
grant programs to address the discharge of pollution into jurisdic-
tional waters. For more than 70 years, Congress has provided Fed-
eral funds to municipalities to address local water quality chal-
lenges, including sewage treatment needs. Initially, this assistance
was provided as loans to States, municipalities, or interstate agen-
cies for the construction of necessary treatment works to prevent
the discharge by such State or municipality of untreated or inad-
equately treated sewage or other waste into interstate waters.
(Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 (FWPCA), Pub. L. 80–
845, 62 Stat. 1155.) In later amendments to the FWPCA, Congress
provided direct grants to municipalities. In the 1972 amendments
to the FWPCA, such grants covered 55 to 75 percent of the total
costs of the projects. Then, in 1987, Congress converted the direct
grant program to the current Clean Water SRF authority that pro-
vides capitalization grant funding directly to States to capitalize
the States’ Clean Water SRFs (Pub. L. 100–4). These SRFs in-turn,
provide below-market rate loans to communities to finance local
wastewater infrastructure needs (required to be fully-repaid over a
30-year term).
The authorization of appropriations for the Clean Water SRF ex-
pired after 1994. Yet, Congress has continued to fund, through an-
nual appropriations legislation, the Clean Water SRF program be-
cause it provides a critical investment in the nation’s wastewater
infrastructure. Congressional appropriations have provided more
than $43 billion in Federal capitalization assistance to States since
1987. Congress provided an appropriation of $1.694 billion for the
Clean Water SRF in the fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill (Pub.
L. 116–6). In turn, this infusion of Federal capital to State revolv-
ing funds has leveraged over $133 billion in direct assistance to
communities over this period.
In 2014, Congress enacted amendments to the Clean Water Act
which authorized States that provide assistance to communities
under the Clean Water SRF program to provide additional sub-
sidization, including forgiveness of principal and negative interest
loans to benefit a municipality that meets the affordability criteria
of the State; or that seeks additional subsidization to benefit indi-
vidual ratepayers in the municipality’s residential user rate class
that will experience a significant hardship from the increase in
rates necessary to finance the project or activity for which assist-
ance is sought.
In addition, in recent years, the annual appropriations bills for
EPA have included provisions to require States to use a portion of
Clean Water SRF funding to provide communities with ‘‘additional
subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal,
negative interest loans, or grants,’’ as well as to reserve an addi-
tional portion of Clean Water SRF funding for ‘‘projects to address
green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or
other environmentally innovative activities.’’ In addition, the an-
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funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for projects,
training, technical assistance, or education for Indian Tribes, Res-
ervations, and Native Villages, and reservations of Clean Water
SRF funding for the U.S. Territories.
Legislative History
H.R. 1497

H.R. 1497 was introduced in the House on March 5, 2019, by Mr.
DeFazio, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Young, and Mr. Katko and referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H.R. 1497 was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment from further consideration of H.R. 1497 on October
29, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 1497 on October 29, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote. During consideration,
the Committee adopted an Amendment in the Nature of a Sub-
stitute which, among other things, included provisions of the fol-
lowing measures: H.R. 3521, the Wastewater Infrastructure Work-
force Investment Act, provisions included in sections 2 and 12; H.R.
2470, the Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
Act, included in section 4; H.R. 2776, the Stop Sewage Overflow
Act, included in section 6; H.R. 1764, to amend the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for
other purposes, included in section 7; H.R. 2458, the Water Infra-
structure Sustainability and Efficiency Act, included in section 10.
The Committee reported H.R. 1497 to the House on September
4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–484.
Provisions of H.R. 1497 were included in Sec. 22101 of H.R. 2
during House consideration. For further action, see H.R. 2 listed
above.
H.R. 1764

H.R. 1764, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes, was intro-
duced in the House on March 14, 2019, by Mr. Garamendi, Mr.
Calvert, and Mr. Woodall and referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 1764
was referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Envi-
ronment.
During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 1497, provisions of
H.R. 1764 were included in section 7 of H.R. 1497, as ordered to
be reported to the House.
H.R. 2458

H.R. 2458, the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency
Act, was introduced in the House on May 1, 2019, by Ms. Mucarsel-
Powell and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2458 was referred to the
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During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 1497, provisions of
H.R. 2458 were included in section 10 of H.R. 1497, as ordered to
be reported to the House.
H.R. 2470

H.R. 2470, the Clean Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sus-
tainability Act, was introduced in the House on May 2, 2019, by
Mr. Carbajal and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2470 was referred to
the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 1497, provisions of
H.R. 2470 were included in section 4 of H.R. 1497, as ordered to
be reported to the House.
H.R. 2776

H.R. 2776, the Stop Sewage Overflow Act, was introduced in the
House on May 15, 2019, by Mrs. Trahan and 12 original cosponsors
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 2776 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 1497, provisions of
H.R. 2776 were included in section 6 of H.R. 1497, as ordered to
be reported to the House.
H.R. 3521

H.R. 3521, the Wastewater Infrastructure Workforce Investment
Act, was introduced in the House on May 2, 2019, by Mr. Stanton
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 3521 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Water Resources and Environment.
During Full Committee consideration of H.R. 1497, provisions of
H.R. 3521 were included in sections 2 and 12 of H.R. 1497, as or-
dered to be reported to the House.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act to include certain services in the def-
inition of critical services
H.R. 2242
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to
include certain services in the definition of critical services, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 2242 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act, Pub. L. 93–288, as amend-
ed) to include additional services in the Act’s definition of critical
services. Section 406(a) of the Stafford Act allows the President to
make contributions to private non-profit facilities and infrastruc-
ture for the repair of damage caused by disasters if those facilities
provide ‘‘critical services’’ as defined by the act. The Stafford Act
currently includes power, water, sewer, wastewater treatment,
communications, education, and emergency medical care within the
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H.R. 2242 expands the definition of critical services under Sec-
tion 406 of the Stafford Act for the purposes of Section 20601 of the
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115–123) authorizing assist-
ance for public infrastructure pursuant to Section 428 of the Staf-
ford Act for certain disasters declared in Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. This expansion includes: solid waste management,
stormwater management, emergency supply transportation, non-
emergency medical, first response, and security.
Legislative History
H.R. 2242 was introduced in the House on April 10, 2019, by
Miss González-Colón of Puerto Rico and referred to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2242 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from further
consideration of H.R. 2242 on September 19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 2242 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 2242 to the House on September
4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–485.

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019
H.R. 2795 (S. 1499)
To establish National Wildlife Corridors to provide for the protection and restoration
of certain native fish, wildlife, and plant species, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 2795 establishes a National Wildlife Corridors system to
provide for the protection and restoration of certain native fish,
wildlife and plant species, as well as create a Tribal wildlife cor-
ridors system. Wildlife migration in North America can be impeded
by human-made infrastructure, including roads, fences, and resi-
dential development. There are certain cases where highways cross
commonly-used wildlife migration routes and can lead to an in-
creased risk of vehicle-wildlife collisions. H.R. 2795 seeks to coordi-
nate between the Department of Transportation and State, Tribal
and local transportation agencies to identify and implement vol-
untary environmental mitigation measures to help improve public
safety and mitigate damage to the natural movements of native
species.
Legislative History
H.R. 2795

H.R. 2795 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2019, by Mr.
Beyer and Mr. Buchanan and referred to the Committee on Nat-
ural Resources and the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Within the Committee, H.R. 2795 was referred to the
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The Committee on Natural Resources considered H.R. 2795 on
January 29, 2020, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Natural Re-
sources on February 13, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R.
2795. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Natural
Resources responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the
agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 2795 to the
House on October 9, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–558, Pt. I. Subsequently,
the Committee on Agriculture; the Committee on Armed Services;
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure were dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 2795.
S. 1499

S. 1499, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on May 16, 2019, by Mr. Udall and nine original cosponsors
and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public
Works.

Fair and Open Skies Act
H.R. 3632
To ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign
air carriers do not undermine labor rights or standards, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 3632 ensures that future foreign air carrier permits granted
by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which allow for-
eign operators to conduct revenue air service to the United States,
include additional DOT review and analysis in order to preserve
fair competition and labor standards in international aviation.
On December 2, 2016, the DOT issued a foreign air carrier per-
mit to Norwegian Air International (NAI). Numerous U.S. aviation
stakeholders objected to the DOT decision, arguing, among other
things, that NAI’s business model was an attempt to subvert fair
competition and labor standards. Specifically, although the major-
ity of NAI’s long-haul flights to the United States operate from
Scandinavian countries and others in continental Europe, the car-
rier organized itself under the laws of Ireland, thereby permitting
the carrier to hire crewmembers on short-term contracts governed
under Singapore law.
Opponents of the issuance of a foreign air carrier permit to Nor-
wegian contended that such an outsourcing practice runs contrary
to U.S. labor laws and afoul of the fair labor principles of Norway,
the European Union, and the United States incorporated by ref-
erence in the multilateral United States-European Union-Norway-
Iceland Air Transportation Agreement of April 2007 (as amended)
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ness model offered NAI an unfair competitive advantage in the
transatlantic market, according to U.S. aviation stakeholders.
In addition to the threat posed by ‘‘flag of convenience’’ business
models to U.S. aviation industry and labor interests, other foreign
air carriers are similarly venturing into atypical employment mod-
els. For example, some foreign air carriers employ pilots and flight
crew members under individual or temporary contracts, like NAI,
which remove the direct relationship between the carrier and flight
crew. Such business models undermine labor standards by allowing
the carrier to exploit employees through a third party when negoti-
ating employment terms, salary, and benefits, according to U.S.
aviation stakeholders.
H.R. 3632 precludes the DOT from permitting a future foreign
air carrier to serve the United States under the U.S.-EU Open
Skies Agreement unless the Secretary of Transportation deter-
mines the foreign air carrier permit or exemption is consistent with
the fair labor standards and fair competition requirements of the
U.S.-EU Open Skies Agreement and imposes on the permit any
conditions necessary to ensure compliance with those standards
and requirements. H.R. 3632 further requires the Secretary, when
granting a permit to a future foreign air carrier, to find the foreign
air transportation to be provided under the permit will be in the
public interest. H.R. 3632 provides that preventing entry into U.S.
markets by a ‘‘flag of convenience’’ carrier—defined in the legisla-
tion as a carrier established in a country other than the home
country of its majority owner to avoid regulations of its home coun-
try—or otherwise undermining labor standards is within the public
interest.
This legislation is necessary because a foreign air carrier seeking
to serve the United States under an existing international air
transportation agreement, such as the U.S.-EU Open Skies Agree-
ment, should not per se be deemed in the U.S. public interest, as
the DOT determined when it granted the 2016 foreign air carrier
permit to NAI. In fact, such determinations can incentivize other
foreign air carriers to follow suit. A foreign air carrier, like NAI,
that establishes itself in a location outside of its home country in
order to take advantage of more permissive labor, tax, and safety
laws than those of the United States and certain other countries
poses a threat to U.S. aviation commercial, economic, and labor in-
terests. This legislation seeks to help prevent market access oppor-
tunities created under the U.S.-EU Open Skies Agreement and
other international air transport agreements from undermining
and eroding the highest fair competition principles, labor and wage
standards, and aviation safety rules.
Legislative History
H.R. 3632 was introduced in the House on July 9, 2019, by Mr.
DeFazio, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois,
Mr. Ferguson, and Ms. Davids of Kansas and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 3632 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Aviation from further
consideration of H.R. 3632 on September 19, 2019.

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The Committee considered H.R. 3632 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H.R. 3632 to the House on December 9,
2020, as H. Rpt. 116–636.

Homeland Security for Children Act
H.R. 3932
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the needs of children
are considered in homeland security planning, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 3932 addresses the importance of integrating the needs of
children into emergency plans by integrating the needs of special
populations into emergency plans and procedures. This measure
seeks to ensure the needs of children are considered in homeland
security planning. Specifically, the bill authorizes a technical ex-
pert at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to identify and
integrate the needs of children into preparedness, response, recov-
ery, and mitigation activities.
The bill would also include the consideration of children’s needs
into Department of Homeland Security policy through the Office of
Strategy, Policy, and Plans.
Legislative History
H.R. 2932 was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019, by Mr.
Payne and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and in addition to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
2932 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2932 on
October 23, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, favorably.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity on January 7, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 2932.
On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the agree-
ment to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2932 to the
House on January 8, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–370, Pt. I. Subsequently,
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 2932.
115TH CONGRESS

In the 115th Congress, H.R. 1372, the Homeland Security for
Children Act, was introduced in the House on March 6, 2017, by
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Committee on Homeland Security and in addition to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
1372 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1372 on
March 8, 2017, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity on March 10, 2017, agreeing that, in order to expedite con-
sideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 1372.
On March 16, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the agree-
ment to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 1372 to the
House on April 24, 2017, as H. Rpt. 115–92, Pt I. Subsequently, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged
from further consideration.
The House considered H.R. 1372 under Suspension of the Rules
on April 25, 2017, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 1372 was received in the Senate on April 26, 2017, read
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs.

National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of
2019
H.R. 3167
To reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other
purposes.

Summary
H.R. 3167 reforms and reauthorizes the National Flood Insur-
ance Program through fiscal year 2024. Among other things, the
bill expands the National Flood Insurance Program mapping pro-
gram; establishes capitalization grants for States to provide low-in-
terest loans; establishes pilot programs for means-tested flood in-
surance rates and community-based coverage; and revises contin-
uous coverage requirements.
H.R. 3167 also amends the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
to extend deadlines related to the reasonable and prudent alter-
native outlined in the jeopardy biological opinion dated April 14,
2016.
Legislative History
H.R. 3167 was introduced in the House on June 10, 2019, by Ms.
Waters and referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and
in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, H.R. 3167 was referred to the Sub-

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committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emer-
gency Management.
The Committee on Financial Services considered H.R. 3167 on
June 11, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended, by a record vote of 59 yeas and 0 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Financial Serv-
ices on October 8, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite consid-
eration on the House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure would waive further consideration of H.R. 3167. On
October 16, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Financial Services
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure and agreement to
waive further consideration of H.R. 3167.
The Committee on Financial Services reported H.R. 3167 to the
House on October 28, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–262, Pt. I. The Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged from
further consideration.

Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme Weather
Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2019
H.R. 4347
To enhance the Federal Government’s planning and preparation for extreme weath-
er and the Federal Government’s dissemination of best practices to respond to ex-
treme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and
mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather,
and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 4347 establishes the Interagency Council on Extreme
Weather Resilience, Preparedness, and Risk Identification and
Management. It is intended to ensure better planning and coordi-
nation among Federal agencies to cope with extreme weather
events and facilitate information sharing with State, local, tribal,
and territorial governments to help increase emergency prepared-
ness.
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and the
costs associated with disaster mitigation and response are mount-
ing. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), there have been only three years since 2000 with fewer
than one hundred Presidentially-declared hazards. The regularity
of these extreme weather-related events has made clear that co-
ordinating mitigation efforts and disseminating the best available
information and practices to Federal, State, local, tribal, and terri-
torial stakeholders by Federal agencies is critical.
H.R. 4347 establishes an interagency council to provide rec-
ommendations on the best means of planning and preparing for fu-
ture extreme weather incidents. The interagency council is to be
comprised of 15 or more representatives from the White House and
other executive departments and agencies, including the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), the Council on Environmental
Quality (CEQ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the
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tion Agency (EPA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration (NOAA). The bill also directs Federal agencies to de-
velop extreme weather plans to consider the effects of these events
on the operations and mission of the respective department or
agency.
The council will coordinate with groups in the Federal govern-
ment focused on extreme weather mitigation and disaster recovery
to avoid duplication of efforts, including the Mitigation Framework
Leadership Group, the Recovery Support Function Leaders Group,
and others. The council will support regional, State, local, tribal,
and territorial action to assess extreme weather-related
vulnerabilities and cost-effectively increase resilience, prepared-
ness, and risk management in communities and critical economic
sectors. The council is charged with facilitating the development,
sharing, and integration of meteorological and extreme weather
science—and related disciplines—into agency policies, including
policies on risk evaluation and planning.
The bill requires an annual report to Congress on how the gov-
ernment-wide goals and priorities are being met, including rec-
ommendations to enhance effectiveness and descriptions of the
progress of coordination efforts. By facilitating the cooperative en-
hancement of resilience and hazard mitigation practices ahead of
future extreme weather-related events, the interagency council will
contribute to reducing the damage and related costs incurred by fu-
ture Presidentially-declared emergencies and disasters.
Legislative History
H.R. 4347 was introduced in the House on September 17, 2019,
by Mr. Cartwright and nine original cosponsors and referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 4347 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from further
consideration of H.R. 4347 on September 19, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 4347 on September 19, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation on September
21, 2020, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on Oversight and Reform would waive
further consideration of H.R. 4347. On that same date, the Chair
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure responded,
acknowledging the jurisdictional interested of the Committee on
Oversight and Reform and the agreement to waive further consid-
eration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 4347 to the House on December 17, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–662,
Pt. I. H.R. 4347 was referred to the Committee on Science, Space,
and Technology for a period ending not later than December 17,
2020. Subsequently, on December 18, 2020, the Committee on
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Technology were discharged from further consideration of H.R.
4347.

GSA Lease Transparency Act of 2019
H.R. 5047
To require the Administrator of General Services to conduct an annual audit of
properties leased to private parties, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5047 requires the Administrator of the General Services Ad-
ministration to conduct annual audits of all existing leases of the
Federal Government. The legislation further requires the audit to
be submitted to the Congress and include a review by the Office
of the Inspector General.
Legislative History
H.R. 5047 was introduced in the House on November 12, 2019,
by Mr. DeFazio and Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5047 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development,
Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings and Emergency Management from further
consideration of H.R. 5047 on November 20, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 5047 on November 20, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment by a record vote of 33 yeas
and 22 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 10).
The Committee reported H.R. 5047 to the House on December
16, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–655.

Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act
H.R. 5119 (H.R. 5096)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide re-
ports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for
other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5119 establishes one level of safety between airline mainte-
nance performed in the United States and that performed on U.S.
airlines’ fleets in foreign countries. Some 950 aeronautical repair
stations outside the United States hold Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration (FAA) certificates under 14 C.F.R. part 145, yet these facili-
ties are not subject to the same safety standards that apply to do-
mestic repair stations. For example, workers who perform safety-
sensitive functions at U.S. repair stations are subject to compulsory
screening for substance abuse; however, the same requirement does
not apply to their counterparts at foreign facilities. Workers at U.S.
repair stations are subject to compulsory background investiga-
tions; yet the same requirement does not apply to their counter-
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This disparity between safety standards at U.S. and foreign re-
pair stations that hold FAA certificates comes at a time when air-
lines’ spending on contract maintenance and repair services nearly
tripled between 1996 and 2011, according to the Department of
Transportation Inspector General (DOT IG), rising from $1.5 billion
in 1996 to $4.2 billion in 2011. Today, ‘‘[i]t is estimated that nearly
50 percent by dollar volume of maintenance work done by operators
of U.S. registered aircraft is done in . . . FAA certified repair fa-
cilities located outside’’ the United States, according to the Trans-
port Workers Union. However, in 2013, the DOT IG found that the
FAA’s repair station oversight ‘‘lacks the rigor needed to identify
deficiencies and verify that they have been addressed’’ and that
‘‘some repair stations may not be operating in full compliance’’ with
FAA rules. Additionally, the Committee is aware that safety-sen-
sitive workers at foreign repair stations may not be appropriately
qualified or positioned to perform their functions; for example, the
Committee has received reports that employees responsible for cer-
tifying that aircraft are fit for return to revenue service have made
those certifications without having personally observed or inspected
maintenance work on those aircraft—and in some cases have made
the certifications from outside the countries where the work was
actually performed.
For years, Congress has pressed the FAA to move quickly to re-
duce the great disparity between safety requirements for U.S. and
foreign repair stations, including mandating drug and alcohol test-
ing and pre-employment background investigations of foreign re-
pair station employees who perform safety-sensitive functions.
Even with clear Congressional direction, the FAA has failed to sat-
isfy either mandate, which would assure the flying public that the
personnel performing critical maintenance on U.S.-operated air-
craft have been adequately screened. These, among other meas-
ures, would help ensure that foreign repair stations follow the
same safety standards that the FAA requires of maintenance work
done in the United States.
Legislative History
H.R. 5119 was introduced in the House on November 15, 2019,
by Mr. DeFazio and 7 original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5119 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Aviation from further
consideration of H.R. 5119 on November 20, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 5119 on November 20, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by a record vote of 39 yeas
and 19 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 12).
The Committee reported H.R. 5119 to the House on July 29,
2020, as H. Rpt. 116–462.

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Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Environmentally Responsible
Pipelines Act of 2019
SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019
H.R. 5120
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety and environ-
mental protection in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.

Summary
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) was established by the Norman Y. Mineta Research and
Special Programs Improvement Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108–426). Prior
to enactment of the 2004 Act, the Department of Transportation’s
(DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration handled
pipeline and hazardous materials safety. PHMSA’s pipeline safety
program oversees the safety, reliability, and environmentally-sound
operation of the nation’s 2.6 million miles of gas and hazardous liq-
uid pipeline transportation system.
The last reauthorization of PHMSA’s pipeline safety programs
was the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing
Safety Act of 2016 (PIPES Act of 2016) (Pub. L. 114–183), which
was enacted on June 22, 2016, and expired on September 30, 2019.
H.R. 5120 reauthorizes appropriations for pipeline safety activities
through Fiscal Year 2023, while taking numerous steps to address
pipeline safety and climate change.
This measure aims to improve pipeline safety, reduce methane
emissions, prevent and repair pipeline leaks, and hold pipeline op-
erators accountable for reckless actions. The legislation requires
operators of gas pipeline facilities to use advanced leak detection
technology and the best available technology for capturing methane
emitted during routine operations and maintenance and requires
such operators to repair large leaks. It also codifies a 2016 Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule that set limitations
on methane emissions across the natural gas and hazardous liquid
pipeline sector. The bill further mandates a final rule to regulate
gas gathering lines, including in rural areas, and strengthens civil
and criminal penalties to help PHMSA hold pipeline operators ac-
countable for violations of pipeline safety laws and regulations.
H.R. 5120 also responds to recommendations by the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following its investigation into
several devastating pipeline incidents, such as the 2010 Pacific Gas
and Electric natural gas transmission pipeline rupture and fire in
San Bruno, California; the 2010 Enbridge hazardous liquid pipeline
rupture and release in Marshall, Michigan; and the 2018 Columbia
Gas over-pressurization of its natural gas distribution system in
Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts; among a series of other serious
incidents. These include provisions calling for new regulations that:
require all transmission pipelines located in high-consequence
areas to have automatic or remote-controlled shut-off valves; re-
quire pipeline cracks to be repaired when the pipelines are located
in high-consequence areas; and require information about distribu-
tion systems that could lead to a point of failure to be included in
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Legislative History
H.R. 5120 was introduced in the House on November 15, 2019,
by Mr. DeFazio and Mr. Pallone and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
5120 was referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines,
and Hazardous Materials from further consideration of H.R. 5120
on November 20, 2019.
The Committee considered H.R. 5120 on November 20, 2019, and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by a record vote of 32 yeas and 26
nays (Roll Call Vote No. 9).
The Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on Energy and Commerce would waive
further consideration of H.R. 5120.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture responded on December 17, 2020, acknowledging the jurisdic-
tional interests of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and
the agreement to waive further consideration.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
H.R. 5120 on December 17, 2020. The Committee on Energy and
Commerce was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5120.
Provisions of H.R. 5120 were included in Division R of H.R. 133.
See action on H.R. 133 listed above.

Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020
H.R. 5756
To amend the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to extend the provision of assistance
for critical services with respect to certain disasters, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 5756 amends the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Pub. L.
115–123) to include additional critical infrastructure to be covered
under disaster declarations. This legislation enhances the ability of
State and local governments to respond to emergency declaration
to benefit those impacted by any disaster.
Legislative History
H.R. 5756 was introduced in the House on February 5, 2020, by
Ms. Plaskett and nine original cosponsors and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H.R. 5756 was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic
Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement from further consideration of H.R. 5756.
The Committee considered H.R. 5756 on February 26, 2020 and
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.

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The Committee reported H.R. 5756 to the House on December 9,
2020, as H. Rpt. 16–637.

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day
H. CON. RES. 37 (S. CON. RES. 15)
Expressing support for designation of October 28 as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First
Responders Day’’.

Summary
H. Con. Res. 37 expresses support to designate October 28th as
‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day. Dedicated first re-
sponders across our Nation put the safety and well-being of their
communities above their own. First responders have a life expect-
ancy 20 years less than the average American, between 20 and 25
percent of first responders experience post-traumatic stress, and
first responders suffer death by suicide at a higher rate than death
in the line of duty. According to the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity, there are an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer profes-
sionals composing the first responder community. These profes-
sionals fall within five primary disciplines, including Law Enforce-
ment, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services,
Emergency Management, and Public Works. These men and
women train, plan, and respond each day, often risking their lives,
to save others. When major disaster strikes, such as the terrorist
attacks on September 11, 2001, they rush into danger to respond.
Recognizing the sacrifice these professionals make is important to
the Nation.
Legislative History
H. CON. RES. 37

H. Con. Res. 37 was introduced in the House on May 1, 2019, by
Mr. Meadows, Mr. Cummings, and Ms. DeLauro and referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the
Committee, H. Con. Res. 37 was referred to the Subcommittee on
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Economic Develop-
ment, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management from further
consideration of H. Con. Res. 37 on October 29, 2019.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 37 on October 29, 2019,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 37 to the House on Sep-
tember 4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–488.
S. CON. RES. 15

S. Con. Res. 15, the Senate companion measure, was introduced
in the Senate on May 1, 2019, by Ms. Warren, Mr. Cotton, Mr.
Johnson. Mr. Peters, Ms. Rosen, and Mr. Lankford and referred to
the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs considered S. Con. Res. 15 on May 15, 2019, and ordered
the measure to be reported to the Senate without amendment, fa-
vorably.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs report filed on June 4, 2019, as S. Rpt. 116–43. And placed
on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Cal-
endar No. 108.
The Senate considered S. Con. Res. 15 on June 5, 2019, and
passed the measure by unanimous consent.
S. Con. Res. 15 was received in the House on June 10, 2019, and
held at the Desk.

Use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers
Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition
H. CON. RES. 90
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memo-
rial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

Summary
H. Con. Res. 90 authorizes of the Capitol Grounds for the Na-
tional Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which
designated May 15th as ‘‘Peace Officers’’ Memorial Day’’ and the
week in which that date falls as ‘‘Police Week.’’ Today, tens of thou-
sands of law enforcement officers from around the world come to
Washington, D.C. to participate in events during that week to
honor the men and woman of law enforcement who have made the
ultimate sacrifice.
Among the events during ‘‘Police Week’’ are the National Peace
Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe
Band Exhibition.
The resolution authorizes the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal
Order of Police to sponsor a public event on May 15, 2020, the 39th
Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on the Capitol
Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died
in the line of duty. More than 300 fallen federal, state, and local
law enforcement officers will be honored during the ceremony for
their sacrifice. The fallen officers that will be honored in 2020 in-
clude 135 killed in the line of duty in 2019 and 172 officers who
died in prior years that were not previously honored.
In addition, the resolution authorizes the Fraternal Order of Po-
lice National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition to utilize the
area surrounding the Grant Statue on the East side of the Capitol
Reflection Pool on May 14, 2020, to provide for law enforcement
from around the country to exhibit their ability to demonstrate
Honor Guard programs and for a separate Big Pipe Band exhi-
bition.

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Legislative History
H. Con. Res. 90 was introduced in the House on February 12,
2020, by Ms. Titus and Mr. Meadows and referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Com-
mittee, H. Con. Res. 90 was referred to the Subcommittee on Eco-
nomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Manage-
ment.
On February 26, 2020, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 90.
The Committee considered H. Con. Res. 90 on February 26, 2020,
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
The Committee reported H. Con. Res. 90 to the House on Sep-
tember 4, 2020, as H. Rpt. 116–483.

MEASURES PENDING IN SUBCOMMITTEE
Reauthorizing and Extending America’s Community Health
Act
H.R. 2328
To reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and the National
Health Service Corps.

Summary
H.R. 2328 increases and reauthorizes funding through 2024 for
Community Health Centers and the National Health Service Corps.
As amended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, this leg-
islation included provisions relating to civil aviation, specifically air
ambulance services.
Legislative History
H.R. 2328 was introduced in the House on April 15, 2019, by Mr.
O’Halleran and Ms. Stefanik and referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 2328
on July 17, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice
vote. As amended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, this
legislation included provisions relating to civil aviation, specifically
air ambulance services.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker of the House on October 11, 2019,
requesting a referral of H.R. 2328.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 2328 to
the House on December 9, 2019 as H. Rpt. 116–332, Pt. I.
H.R. 2328 was sequentially referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure on December 9, 2019, for a period end-
ing not later than January 29, 2020. On January 29, 2020, the se-
quential referral was extended for a period ending not later than
February 19, 2020. On February 19, 2020, the sequential referral
was extended for a period ending not later than April 23, 2020. On

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April 24, 2020, the sequential referral was extended for a period
ending not later than July 31, 2020. On July 31, 2020, the sequen-
tial referral was extended for a period ending not later than Sep-
tember 21, 2020. On September 21, 2020, the sequential referral
was extended for a period ending not later than November 20,
2020. On November 17, 2020, the sequential referral was extended
for a period ending not later than December 31, 2020.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was dis-
charged from further consideration of H.R. 2328 on December 31,
2020.

William T. Coleman, Jr., Department of Transportation
Headquarters Act
S. 3239 (H.R. 5937)
To designate the headquarters building of the Department of Transportation located
at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC, as the ‘‘William T. Coleman,
Jr., Federal Building’’.

Summary
S. 3239 would designate the U.S. Department of Transportation
in Washington, D.C. as the ‘‘William T. Coleman, Jr. Federal Build-
ing’’ and update any law, map, regulation, document, paper or
other record of the U.S. accordingly.
Legislative History
S. 3239

S. 3239 was introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2020, by
Mr. Wicker and eight original cosponsors and referred to the Sen-
ate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works consid-
ered S. 3239 on February 11, 2020, and ordered the measure to be
reported to the Senate with a favorable recommendation.
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works re-
ported S. 3239 to the Senate on February 11, 2020, with no written
report.
The Senate considered S. 3239 on February 13, 2020, and passed
the measure by unanimous consent, without amendment.
S. 3239 was received in the House on February 21, 2020, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Within the Committee, S. 3239 was referred to the Subcommittee
on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Man-
agement.
H.R. 5937

H.R. 5937 was introduced in the House on February 21, 2020, by
Mr. Evans, Mr. Reschenthaler, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsyl-
vania, Ms. Dean, Mr. Keller, and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 5937 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emer-
gency Management.

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AMBER Alert Nationwide Act of 2019
S. 732 (H.R. 4614)
To amend the PROTECT Act to expand the national AMBER Alert system to terri-
tories of the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary
S. 732 amends the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to
End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT
Act) (34 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.) to include increase the ability of pub-
lic notification of an Amber Alert to include and at airports, mari-
time ports, border crossing areas ports of entry/exit of the United
States. The PROTECT Act assists in public notification of potential
abuse and violent crimes against children.
Legislative History
S. 732 was introduced in the Senate on March 7, 2019, by Mr.
Schatz and Ms. Murkowski and referred to the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary.
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from fur-
ther consideration S. 732 on November 16, 2020. The Senate
passed S. 732, without amendment, by unanimous consent.
H.R. 4614

H.R. 4614, the House companion measure, was introduced in the
House on October 4, 2019, by Mr. Sablan and Mrs. Radewagen and
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.
4614 was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation; the Sub-
committee on Highways and Transit; and the Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Provisions of H.R. 4614 were included in section 1623 of H.R. 2
during House consideration. H.R. 4614 was also included in H.R.
6395. See discussion of H.R. 6395 listed above.

JURISDICTIONAL LETTER EXCHANGES
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
H.R. 362
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions as-
signed to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 362 amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to
include energy emergency and energy security among the functions
that the Secretary of Energy shall assign to an Assistant Secretary.
H.R. 362, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act. H.R. 362 was in-
troduced on January 9, 2019, and referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce. H.R. 362 invokes this Committee’s jurisdiction
by adding to the responsibilities of assistant secretaries within the
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emerging threats, supply, and emergency planning, coordination,
response, and restoration . . .’’
Legislative History
H.R. 362 was introduced in the House on January 9, 2019, by
Mr. Rush and Mr. Walberg and referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 362 on
July 17, 2019, and passed the measure by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker on September 20, 2019 requesting
a referral of H.R. 362.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce reported H.R. 362 to
the House on October 28, 2019, as H. Rept. 116–255.
The House considered H.R. 362 under Suspension of the Rules on
September 28, 2020, and passed the measure, as amended, by voice
vote.
H.R. 362 was received in the Senate, on September 30, 2020,
read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources.

Pipeline Security Act
H.R. 3699
To codify the Transportation Security Administration’s responsibility relating to se-
curing pipelines against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other nefarious
acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of pipelines, and for other
purposes.
Summary
H.R. 3699 revises the duties of the Transportation Security Ad-
ministration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facili-
ties against cybersecurity threats and acts of terrorism, in coordi-
nation with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
The bill establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA and
directs it to develop a strategy for such operations. The TSA must
convene with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facility
stakeholders at least two days per year on matters related to pipe-
line security.
Currently, the TSA provides cybersecurity guidelines to pipeline
operators and conducts reviews of security operations and facilities.
Legislative History
H.R. 3699 was introduced in the House on July 11, 2019, by Mr.
Cleaver and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3699 on
July 17, 2019, and passed the measure, amended, by unanimous
consent.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker on October 1, 2019, requesting a
referral of H.R. 3699 to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure.
The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3699 to the
House on November 12, 2019 with a report H. Rpt. 116–279.

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Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019
H.R. 3702
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide disaster
assistance to States, Puerto Rico, units of general local government, and Indian
tribes under a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and
for other purposes.

Summary
H.R. 3702 authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment to provide disaster assistance to States, Puerto Rico, units
of general local government, and Indian tribes under a community
development block grant disaster recovery program.
Legislative History
H.R. 3702 was introduced in the House on July 11, 2019, by Mr.
Green of Texas and Mrs. Wagner, and referred to the Committee
on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appro-
priations.
The Committee on Financial Services considered H.R. 3702 on
July 16, 2019, and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House, amended, by a recorded vote of 58 yeas and 0 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker of the House on July 19, 2019,
requesting a referral of H.R. 3702 to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure. The Chair of the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure sent a corrected letter to the Speaker
of the House on July 26, 2019, requesting a referral of H.R. 3702
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Chair
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent letter
to the Chair of the Committee on Financial Services on November
13, 2019, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on the
House Floor, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3702. On November
18, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Financial Services re-
sponded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the agreement to
not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3702.
On November 18, 2019, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules
and pass H.R. 3702, as amended by a 2⁄3 record vote of 290 yeas
and 118 nays (Roll no. 625).
H.R. 3702 was received in the Senate on November 19, 2019;
read twice; and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to
Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Act
H.R. 5260 (S. 881)
To improve understanding and forecasting of space weather, and for other purposes.

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Summary
H.R. 5260 requires the National Science and Technology Council
to establish an interagency working group on space weather to im-
prove the understanding of and preparation for space weather phe-
nomena and coordinate Federal space weather activities.
Legislative History
H.R. 5260 was introduced in the House by Mr. Perlmutter, Mr.
Brooks of Alabama, and Ms. Johnson of Texas on November 22,
2020, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology; the Committee on Armed Services; and the Committee on
Natural Resources.
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology considered
H.R. 5260 on January 9, 2020, and ordered the measure to be re-
ported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker on December 8, 2020, requesting
a referral of H.R. 5260 to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure.
S. 881

S. 8814, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in the
Senate on March 26, 2019, by Mr. Peters and Mr. Gardner and re-
ferred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation considered S. 881 on April 3, 2019, and ordered the measure
to be reported, favorably.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation reported S. 881 to the Senate on December 11, 2019, as S.
Rpt. 116–171.
The Senate considered S. 881 on July 27, 2020, and passed the
measure, amended, by unanimous consent.
S. 881 was received in the House on July 29, 2020, and held at
the Desk.
The House considered S. 881 under Suspension of the Rules on
September 16, 2020, and passed the Measure, by voice vote. Clear-
ing the measure for the President.
S. 881 was presented to the President on October 9, 2020. The
President signed S. 881 into law on October 21, 2020, as Public
Law 116–181.

Ban Surprise Billing Act
H.R. 5800
To end surprise medical billing and increase transparency in health coverage.

Summary
H.R. 5800, as amended, limits payments to certain air ambulance
providers. The legislation further directs the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretaries of Labor
and Treasury, to establish, by regulation, an independent dispute

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resolution process; the bill would force nonparticipating service pro-
viders—including certain air ambulance providers—into this proc-
ess to adjust or otherwise contest a ‘‘recognized amount’’ or to re-
solve any subsequent disputes. Notably, the IDR process is made
available to air ambulance providers only for payments above
$25,000.
Legislative History
H.R. 5800 was introduced in the House on February 7, 2020, by
Mr. Scott of Virginia Ms. Foxx of North Carolina and referred to
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the
Committee on Education and Labor; the Committee on Ways and
Means; and the Committee on Oversight and Reform.
The Committee on Education and Labor considered H.R. 5800 on
February 11, 2020 and ordered the measure to be reported to the
House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by a record vote
of 32 yeas and 13 nays.
The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture sent a letter to the Speaker on August 13, 2020, requesting
a sequential referral of H.R. 5800.
The Committee on Education and Labor reported H.R. 5800 to
the House on December 2, 2020, H. Rpt. 116–615, Part I.

National Evaluation of Aviation and Aerospace Solutions to
Climate Change Act of 2020
H.R. 5977
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to enter into an agreement with
the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study
on climate change mitigation efforts with respect to the civil aviation and aerospace
industries, and for other purposes.

Summary
This measure provides the Secretary of Transportation with au-
thorization for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
and Medicine to conduct a study on climate change mitigation ef-
forts within the civil aviation and aerospace industries.
Legislative History
H.R. 5977 was introduced in the House on February 26, 2020, by
Mr. Larsen of Washington, Ms. Schrier, and Ms. Davids of Kansas
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 5977 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Aviation.
On March 25, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Science,
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Speaker requesting a se-
quential referral of H.R. 5977.

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APPROPRIATIONS
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions
Act
H.R. 8319 (H.R. 176)
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2021, and for other purposes.

Summary
Provisions relating to the extension of the Fixing America’s Sur-
face Transportation Act (Fast Act) (Pub. L. 114–94) were included
in the Continuing Resolution (CR). Public Law 114–94 authorized
funding through Fiscal Year 2020 for programs administered by
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The CR extends the
September 30, 2020 deadline until September 31, 2021.
Provisions relating to a one-year extension of the Appalachian
Regional Commission were included in section 1101 of H.R. 8319
as introduced.
Legislative History
H.R. 8319 was introduced in the House on September 21, 2020,
by Mrs. Lowey and referred to the Committee on Appropriations,
and the Committee on the Budget.
H.R. 176

H.R. 176, the Appalachian Regional Commission Relocation Act,
was introduced in the House on January 3, 2019, by Mr. Griffith
and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture. Within the Committee, H.R. 176 was referred to the Sub-
committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emer-
gency Management.
Provisions relating to a one-year extension of the Appalachian
Regional Commission were included in section 1101 of H.R. 8319
as introduced.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE FULL COMMITTEE
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon, Chair
SAM GRAVES, Missouri, Ranking Member
(37–30)
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of DON YOUNG, Alaska
Columbia ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD, Arkansas
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas BOB GIBBS, Ohio
RICK LARSEN, Washington DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee RODNEY DAVIS, Illinois
ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey ROB WOODALL, Georgia
JOHN GARAMENDI, California JOHN KATKO, New York
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia BRIAN BABIN, Texas
ANDRÉ CARSON, Indiana GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana
DINA TITUS, Nevada DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York MIKE BOST, Illinois
JARED HUFFMAN, California RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
JULIA BROWNLEY, California DOUG LAMALFA, California
FREDERICA S. WILSON, Florida BRUCE WESTERMAN, Arkansas
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR., New Jersey LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
MARK DESAULNIER, California MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California, Vice Chair JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN, Puerto Rico
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
ADRIANO ESPAILLAT, New York ROSS SPANO, Florida
TOM MALINOWSKI, New Jersey PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
GREG STANTON, Arizona CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL, Florida GREG PENCE, Indiana
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas MIKE GARCIA, California
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas VACANCY
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas
ABBY FINKENAUER, Iowa
JESÚS G. GARCÍA, Illinois
ANTONIO DELGADO, New York
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
HARLEY ROUDA, California
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania
The Full Committee held 9 hearings, received testimony from 91
witnesses, and considered 50 measures.
Organizational Meeting
On February 7, 2019, the Committee met for an organizational
meeting. The Committee adopted: The Rules of the Committee, and
the Subcommittee Memberships, both by voice vote.
On February 26, 2020, the Committee revised the Committee
Rules.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
February 27, 2019
On February 27, 2019, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 639, To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis-
aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National
Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may in-

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clude Federal employees. Ordered to be reported to the House with
a favorable recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 1318, To direct the Library of Congress to obtain a stain
glassed panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and in-
stall the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals
of States which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of
Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Ordered to be reported to the
House with a favorable recommendation, without amendment, by
voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 16, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Ordered to be reported to
the House with a favorable recommendation, without amendment,
by voice vote.
H.Con. Res. 19, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Ordered to be reported
to the House with a favorable recommendation, without amend-
ment, by voice vote.
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Views and Estimates of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Ordered to be reported to
the Committee on the Budget with a favorable recommendation,
without amendment, by voice vote.
March 27, 2019
On March 27, 2019, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 367, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. Ordered
to be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019. Ordered
to be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as
amended by voice vote.
H.R. 1306, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote
H.R. 1307, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability
Act. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 1311, To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major
disaster are met. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 1322, To require a report on the effects of climate change
on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. Ordered to be reported
to the House with a favorable recommendation, without amend-
ment, by voice vote.
H.R. 1331, the Local Water Protection Act. Ordered to be reported
to the House with a favorable recommendation, without amend-
ment, by voice vote.
H.R. 1775, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.

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May 8, 2019
On May 8, 2019, the Committee considered the following meas-
ures:
H.R. 1984, the Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund Act. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 2502, the Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of
2019. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
20 General Services Administration Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions; adopted by voice vote.
June 26, 2019
On June 26, 2019, the Committee considered the following meas-
ures:
H.R. 2548, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act. Ordered
to be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 2726, the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019.
Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 3362, the Small Airport Mothers’ Rooms Act of 2019. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 3409, the Coast Guard Authorization of 2019. Ordered to be
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amend-
ed, by voice vote.
September 19, 2019
On September 19, 2019, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 1132, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act. Ordered to be
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amend-
ed, by voice vote.
H.R. 1620, the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization Act. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 2242, To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to include certain services in the defini-
tion of critical services, and for other purposes. Ordered to be re-
ported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amended,
by voice vote.
H.R. 2247, the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save
Our Sound Act. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favor-
able recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 3632, the Fair and Open Skies Act. Ordered to be reported
to the House with a favorable recommendation, without amend-
ment, by voice vote.

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H.R. 3779, the Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 4044, the Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries Act. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 4275, To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to
reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program,
and for other purposes. Ordered to be reported to the House with
a favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 4347 the Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme
Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2019.
Ordered to be reported to the House, without amendment, by voice
vote.
6 General Services Administration Capital Investment and Leas-
ing Program Resolutions; adopted by voice vote.
October 29, 2019
On October 29, 2019, the Committee considered the following
measures:
H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of
2019. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, as amended, by voice vote
H.R. 4719, the Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Secu-
rity Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act. Ordered to be reported to the
House with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice
vote.
H. Con. Res. 37, Expressing support for designation of October
28 as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day’’. Ordered to be
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, without
amendment, by voice vote.
November 20, 2019
On November 20, 2019, the Committee considered the following
measures;
H.R. 5047, the GSA Lease Transparency Act of 2019. Ordered to
be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, without
amendment, by a record vote of 33 yeas and 22 nays (Roll Call Vote
No. 10).
H.R. 5119, the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by a record vote of 39 yeas and 19 nays
(Roll Call Vote No. 12).
H.R. 5120, the SAFER Pipelines Act of 2019. Ordered to be re-
ported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amended,
by a record vote of 32 yeas and 26 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 9).
H.R. 5139, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transpor-
tation Act. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, as amended, by voice vote.

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February 26, 2020
On February 26, 2020, the Committee considered the following
measures.
Revised Rules of the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. Agreed to by voice vote.
Updated Subcommittee Roster. Adopted by voice vote.
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Views and Estimates of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. Ordered to be reported to
the Committee on the Budget with a favorable recommendation,
without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 2914, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019.
Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 4470, To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development
Corporation. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 5756, the Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020. Ordered to
be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, without
amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 5912, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 5953, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act. Ordered
to be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as
amended, by voice vote.
H. Con. Res. 90, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Ordered to be reported to
the House with a favorable recommendation, without amendment,
by voice vote.
24 General Services Administration Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions; adopted by voice vote.
June 17 and 18, 2020
On June 17 and 18, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 2, the
Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Trans-
portation in America Act. Ordered the measure to be reported to
the House with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by voice
vote.
July 15, 2020
On July 15, 2020, the Committee considered the following meas-
ures:
Updated Subcommittee Roster. Adopted by voice vote.
H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. Or-
dered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, as amended, by voice vote.
September 30, 2020
On September 30, 2020, the Committee considered the following
measures:

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H.R. 4358, the Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act
of 2019. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, as amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 4611, the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II. Ordered to be
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amend-
ed, by voice vote.
H.R. 5919, the National Children’s Museum Act. Ordered to be
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as amend-
ed, by voice vote.
H.R. 8266, the FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020. Ordered to
be reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, as
amended, by voice vote.
H.R. 8326, the Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020.
Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable recommenda-
tion, without amendment, by voice vote.
H.R. 8408, the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability
Act. Ordered to be reported to the House with a favorable rec-
ommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
30 General Services Administration Capital Investment and
Leasing Program Resolutions; adopted by voice vote.

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Investing in Infrastructure Cannot Wait
On February 7, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation’s Infra-
structure Cannot Wait.’’ The Committee examined the current
state of the Nation’s roads, bridges, transit systems, clean water
systems, ports and inland waterways, and airports; and receive tes-
timony on what will happen if we do not begin to address the back-
log of infrastructure needs. The Committee received testimony
from: Hon. Tim Walz, Governor, State of Minnesota, testifying on
behalf of The National Governors Association; Hon. Eric Garcetti,
Mayor, City of Los Angeles, California, testifying on behalf of The
United States Conference of Mayors; Hon. Ray LaHood, Co-Chair,
Building America’s Future; Mr. Richard Anderson, President and
Chief Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation
(Amtrak); Hon. Eric K. Fanning, President and Chief Executive Of-
ficer, Aerospace Industries Association; Mr. Lawrence J. Krauter,
Chief Executive Officer, Spokane International Airport; Ms. Angela
C. Lee, Director, Charlotte Water, Charlotte, North Carolina, testi-
fying on behalf of The Water Environment Federation and The Na-
tional Association of Clean Water Agencies, Mr. Rich McArdle,
President, UPS Freight, testifying on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce; Ms. Kristin Meira, Executive Director, Pacific North-
west Waterways Association; and Mr. Larry I. Willis, President,
Transportation Trades Department, American Federation of Labor
and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO).
Climate Change
On February 26, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could Help Mitigate
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transportation sector plays in global warming, understand the dual
track approach of mitigation and resiliency, and learn from individ-
uals in the public and private sectors whom have demonstrated
pragmatic solutions for reducing carbon emissions and building re-
silient infrastructure. The first panel focused on ways to mitigate
the effects of climate change, by reducing carbon emissions to re-
duce the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The
Committee received testimony from Dr. Daniel Sperling, Board
Member, California Air Resources Board; Mr. Ben Prochazka; Vice
President, Electrification Coalition; Ms. Vicki Arroyo, Executive Di-
rector, Georgetown Climate Center; Mr. James M. Proctor, II, Sen-
ior Vice President and General Counsel, McWane, Inc.; Mr. Kevin
DeGood, Director, Infrastructure Policy, Center for American
Progress; Ms. Lynn Scarlett, Vice President, Policy and Govern-
ment Affairs, The Nature Conservancy; and Dr. Whitley J.
Saumweber, Director, Stephenson Ocean Security (SOS) Project,
Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
Members of the Committee received a briefing by representatives
from the FAA, including the Acting Administrator, on March 14,
2019, to discuss the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. Days after,
the Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the Sub-
committee on Aviation launched an investigation into the design,
development, and certification of the 737 MAX, and related issues.
The Committee held a total of five 737 MAX related hearings, in-
cluding two at the Full Committee level.
On October 30, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development, and Mar-
keting of the Aircraft.’’ The Committee received testimony from Mr.
Dennis A. Muilenburg, President and Chief Executive Officer; and
Mr. John Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes both from The Boeing Company.
On December 11, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration’s Oversight of the Aircraft’s Certification.’’ The Committee
received testimony from Hon. Stephen M. Dickson, Administrator,
accompanied by Mr. Earl Lawrence, Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, both of the Federal Aviation Administration;
Mr. Matthew Kiefer, Member, Technical Advisory Board; Mr. Ed-
ward F. Pierson, retired Boeing employee; Mr. G. Michael Collins,
retired Federal Aviation Administration employee; Mica R.
Endsley, PhD, President, SA Technologies, testifying on behalf of
the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; Mr. John Cox, Presi-
dent and Chief Executive Officer, Safety Operating Systems.
Airport Investments
On March 26, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investment in Our Nation’s Airports
Matter.’’ The Committee explored the state of U.S. airport infra-
structure and opportunities for Congress to increase funding for
projects that will rehabilitate aging infrastructure and prepare for
anticipated passenger demand in the coming years. The Committee

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received testimony from Mr. Lawrence J. Krauter, Chief Executive
Officer, Spokane International Airport; Ms. Tori Barnes, Executive
Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association;
Ms. Candace S. McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, Cincinnati/
Northern Kentucky International Airport; Mr. Joseph W. Lopano,
Chief Executive Officer, Tampa International Airport; Mr. Ted
Christie, Chief Executive Officer and President, Spirit Airlines,
Inc.; and Mr. Marc Scribner, Senior Fellow, Competitive Enterprise
Institute.
Member Day
Pursuant to H. Res. 6, Sec. 103(j), the Committee provided all
Members of Congress an opportunity to testify before the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure on their policy prior-
ities which fall within the Committee’s jurisdiction.
On May 1, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Members’’ Day Hear-
ing.’’ The Committee received testimony from Hon. Max Rose, a
Representative in Congress from the 11th District of New York;
Hon. Gwen Moore, a Representative in Congress from the 14th Dis-
trict of Wisconsin; Hon. Lori Trahan, a Representative in Congress
from the 3rd District of Massachusetts; Hon. Cheri Bustos, a Rep-
resentative in Congress from the 17th District of Illinois; Hon.
Mikie Sherrill, a Representative in Congress from the 11th District
of New Jersey; Hon. Josh Harder, a Representative in Congress
from the 10th District of California.
Hon. Joe Cunningham, a Representative in Congress from the
1st District of South Carolina; Hon. Glenn Thompson, a Represent-
ative in Congress from the 15th District of Pennsylvania; Hon.
Ilhan Omar, a Representative in Congress from the 5th District of
Minnesota; Hon. Mike Quigley, a Representative in Congress from
the 5th District of Illinois; Hon. Roger W. Marshall, a Representa-
tive in Congress from the 1st District of Kansas; Hon. Lauren
Underwood, a Representative in Congress from the 14th District of
Illinois; Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, a Representative in Congress from
the 5th District of Maryland.
Hon. James R. Langevin, a Representative in Congress from the
2nd District of Rhode Island; Hon. James A. Himes, a Representa-
tive in Congress from the 4th District of Connecticut; Hon. Earl
Blumenauer, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd District of
Oregon; Hon. Dan Newhouse, a Representative in Congress from
the 4th District of Washington; Hon. Robert J. Wittman, a Rep-
resentative in Congress from the 1st District of Virginia; Hon.
Donna E. Shalala, a Representative in Congress from the 27th Dis-
trict of Florida; Hon. Scott H. Peters, a Representative in Congress
from the 52nd District of California.
Hon. Danny K. Davis, a Representative in Congress from the 7th
District of Illinois; Hon. Josh Gottheimer, a Representative in Con-
gress from the 5th District of New Jersey; Hon. Ro Khanna, a Rep-
resentative in Congress from the 17th District of California; Hon.
Debra A. Haaland, a Representative in Congress from the 1st Dis-
trict of New Mexico; Hon. Ben Cline, a Representative in Congress
from the 6th District of Virginia; Hon. Peter Welch, a Representa-

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tive in Congress from Vermont; Hon. Pramila Jayapal, a Rep-
resentative in Congress from the 7th District of Washington.
Hon. Elaine G. Luria, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd
District of Virginia; Hon. William R. Keating, a Representative in
Congress from the 9th District of Massachusetts; Hon. Grace Meng,
a Representative in Congress from the 6th District of New York;
Hon. Steve King, a Representative in Congress from the 4th Dis-
trict of Iowa; Hon. Tom O’Halleran, a Representative in Congress
from the 1st District of Arizona; Hon. Tony Cárdenas, a Represent-
ative in Congress from the 29th District of California; Hon. Zoe
Lofgren, a Representative in Congress from the 19th District of
California.
Hon. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Representative in Congress from the
5th District of Pennsylvania; Hon. Jim Costa, a Representative in
Congress from the 16th District of California; Hon. Nydia M.
Velázquez, a Representative in Congress from the 7th District of
New York; Hon. Mark Takano, a Representative in Congress from
the 41st District of California; Hon. Elissa Slotkin, a Representa-
tive in Congress from the 8th District of Michigan; Hon. Joe
Neguse, a Representative in Congress from the 2nd District of Col-
orado; Hon. Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ Carter, a Representative in Congress
from the 1st District of Georgia.
Hon. Dean Phillips, a Representative in Congress from the 3rd
District of Minnesota; Hon. Maxine Waters, a Representative in
Congress from the 43rd District of California; and Hon. Doris O.
Matsui, a Representative in Congress from the 6th District of Cali-
fornia.
The Gateway Project
On May 2 and 3, 2019, Members of the Committee conducted a
tour of the Gateway Project in New York and New Jersey and con-
ducted a roundtable briefing. Committee Members and Staff exam-
ined rail infrastructure between Washington, D.C., and New York
City, NY, including: Washington Union Station; Baltimore Penn
Station; the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel; the Susquehanna River
Bridge; Philadelphia William H. Gray III Station; Newark Penn
Station and the beginning of the Gateway Program; and New York
Penn Station.
On May 3, 2019, the Members conducted a roundtable meeting
‘‘The Cost of Doing Nothing: The Gateway Program.’’ The Members
met with representatives from the State of New Jersey; Amtrak;
Partnership for New York City; NJ TRANSIT; and the Gateway
Program Development Corporation.
Public Transit and Freight Rail Sectors
On May 16, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Impacts of State-Owned Enterprises on Public Transit and Freight
Rail Sectors.’’ The Committee received testimony about recent en-
trants to the rolling stock market, current federal policies, and the
impacts on American workers, American taxpayers and transit rid-
ers. The Committee received testimony from Mr. Scott N. Paul,
President, Alliance for American Manufacturing; BGen John
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LLC; Mr. Hamilton Galloway, Head of Consultancy, Americas, Ox-
ford Economics; Mr. Frank J. Cilluffo, Director, McCrary Institute
for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security; and Director, Center
for Cyber and Homeland Security, Auburn University; Mr. Zachary
Kahn, Director of Government Relations, BYD Heavy Industries;
and Mr. Phillip A. Washington, Chief Executive Officer, Los Ange-
les County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Congressional Delegation
From May 23 through June 1, 2019, the Chair of the Committee
led a Congressional Delegation to Paris and Bordeaux, the French
Republic; Copenhagen, the Kingdom of Denmark; Stockholm, the
Kingdom of Sweden; and Berlin, the Federal Republic of Germany.
The delegation discussed items related to national security and re-
gional transportation projects and practices. Additionally, the
Members attended the 75th anniversary Memorial Day Ceremony
of D Day, in Normandy, France.
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Recovery
From February 13 through February 17, 2020, the Chair of the
Committee led a Congressional Delegation to the municipalities of
San Juan, Ponce, Guayanilla, Yauco and Guanica in Puerto Rico;
and St. Croix and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Mem-
bers examined preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation ef-
forts in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and recent
earthquakes, including activities at both the local and Federal
level.
COVID–19 Pandemic
In December 2019, an acute infectious respiratory disease was
identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. The virus,
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) since spread globally, result-
ing in the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.
On March 20, 2020, the Members of the Committee conducted a
Member briefing with representatives from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to discuss Federal activities relating
to the COVID–19 Pandemic response.
On April 16, 2020, the Members of the Committee conducted a
Member briefing with the FEMA Administrator, to discuss Federal
activities relating to the COVID–19 Pandemic.
Additionally, Members of the Committee participated in weekly,
regionally-based briefings by representatives from FEMA through-
out the Spring of 2020.
On June 9, 2020, the Committee held a hybrid (remote and in-
person) hearing entitled ‘‘On the Front Lines: The Impact of
COVID–19 on Transportation Workers.’’ The Committee received
testimony from Mr. Larry I. Willis, President, Transportation
Trades Department, American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO); Mr. LaMont Byrd, Director,
Health and Safety Department, International Brotherhood of
Teamsters; Ms. Susannah Carr, Flight Attendant, United Airlines,
testifying on behalf of the Association of Flight Attendants—CWA;
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Transportation Authority, testifying on behalf of the Transportation
Workers Union; and Mr. Randy Guillot, President, Triple G Ex-
press, Inc. and Southeast Motor Freight Inc., testifying on behalf of
the American Trucking Associations. The Committee examined the
impacts of the COVID–19 crisis on transportation workers. At the
hearing, Members heard about how the COVID–19 crisis has im-
pacted the health, working conditions, and employment opportuni-
ties of transportation industry workers and will receive rec-
ommendations on policy actions that will better protect workers
and safeguard this important industry moving forward.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
On September 23, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Driving Equity: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Dis-
advantaged Business Enterprise Program.’’ This hearing examined
the status of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Dis-
advantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which was estab-
lished to remedy discrimination against minority and women-
owned businesses. The Committee received testimony from Ms.
Evalynn Williams, President, Dikita Enterprises; Ms. Geri E.
Boyer, President, Kasakia Engineering Group, testifying on behalf
of The American Counsel of Engineering Companies; Mr. Farad Ali,
Director, Airport Minority Advisory Council; Mr. Sandy-Michael E.
McDonald, Director, Office of Economic and Small Business Devel-
opment, Broward County, Florida; Ms. Sandra D. Norman, Admin-
istrator, Civil Rights Division, Department of Transportation, Com-
monwealth of Virginia; and Dr. Jon S. Wainwright, Affiliated Con-
sultant, testifying on behalf of NERA Economic Consulting.

INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES
Boeing 737 Max
On March 13, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
announced the temporary grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX–8 and
MAX–9 aircraft. This announcement was made after two fatal acci-
dents claimed the lives of 346 people, including eight American citi-
zens. In October 2018 Lion Air-operated MAX–8 crashed in Indo-
nesia and in March 2019 an Ethiopian Airlines-operated MAX–8
crashed, killing all on board.
Members of the Committee received a briefing by representatives
from the FAA, including the Acting Administrator, on March 14,
2019, to discuss the grounding of the aircraft. Days after, the Chair
of the Full Committee and the Chair of the Subcommittee on Avia-
tion launched an investigation into the design, development, and
certification of the 737 MAX, and related issues. The Committee
held a total of five 737 MAX related hearings, including two at the
Full Committee level.
On October 30, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development, and Mar-
keting of the Aircraft.’’ On December 11, 2019, the Committee held
a hearing entitled ‘‘The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal
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In March 2020, the Majority Staff of the Committee released its
‘‘Preliminary Investigative Findings’’ from its 737 MAX investiga-
tion (‘‘The Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft: Costs, Consequences, and Les-
sons from its Design, Development, and Certification—Preliminary
Investigative Findings.’’)
The Committee’s 18-month long investigation culminated in the
release of a final 238-page report in September 2020 (‘‘Final Com-
mittee Report: The Design, Development & Certification of the Boe-
ing 737 MAX.’’). Prepared by the Majority Staff of the Committee,
the report was based upon the review of an estimated 600,000
pages of records from Boeing, the FAA and others, two dozen offi-
cial interviews with FAA and Boeing employees, including three
transcribed interviews and it was informed by records and informa-
tion provided by multiple subject matter experts and numerous
whistleblowers who contacted the Committee directly.

OVERSIGHT LETTERS
2021 Presidential Transition
On November 10, 2020, the Chair of the Full Committee joined
with the Chairs of the Standing Committees in sending letters to
the Secretaries of Health and Human Services; Homeland Security;
and Transportation; the Attorney General; the Administrators of
the Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Ad-
ministration; and the Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission
requesting all Administrative records be retained and preserved in
accordance with 44 U.S.C.
On November 25, 2020, the Chair of the Full Committee joined
with the Chairs of the Standing Committees in sending letters to
the Secretaries of the Departments and Agencies requesting docu-
ments and information related to the proposed change by the Di-
rector of the Office of Personnel and Management regarding Execu-
tive Order 13957 and Schedule F.

COMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD
116–1 ‘‘The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Na-
tion’s Infrastructure Cannot Wait.’’ February 7, 2019.
116–3 ‘‘Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could
Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change.’’ February 26, 2019.
116–8 ‘‘The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investment in Our Na-
tion’s Airports Matter. March 26, 2019.
116–13 ‘‘Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Mem-
bers’’ Day Hearing.’’ May 1, 2019.
116–16 ‘‘The Impacts of State-Owned Enterprises on Public
Transit and Freight Rail Sectors.’’ May 16, 2019.
116–40 ‘‘The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Develop-
ment, and Marketing of the Aircraft.’’ October 30, 2019.
116–46 ‘‘The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal Aviation
Administration’s Oversight of the Aircraft’s Certification.’’ Decem-
ber 11, 2019.
116–61 ‘‘On the Front Lines: The Impact of COVID–19 on
Transportation Workers.’’ June 9, 2020.

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116–64 ‘‘Driving Equity: The U.S. Department of Transpor-
tation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.’’ September
23, 2020.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON AVIATION
RICK LARSEN, Washington, Chair
GARRET GRAVES, Louisiana, Ranking Member

(22–17)
André Carson, Indiana DON YOUNG, Alaska
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands DANIEL WEBSTER, Florida
STEPHEN F. LYNCH, Massachusetts THOMAS MASSIE, Kentucky
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of SCOTT PERRY, Pennsylvania
Columbia ROB WOODALL, Georgia
DANIEL LIPINSKI, Illinois JOHN KATKO, New York
STEVE COHEN, Tennessee DAVID ROUZER, North Carolina
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia LLOYD SMUCKER, Pennsylvania
DINA TITUS, Nevada BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
JULIA BROWNLEY, California MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK, Pennsylvania
GREG STANTON, Arizona TROY BALDERSON, Ohio
COLIN Z. ALLRED, Texas ROSS SPANO, Florida
JESÚS G. GARCÍA, Illinois PETE STAUBER, Minnesota
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas VACANCY
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
DONALD M. PAYNE, Jr., New Jersey
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas, Vice Chair
ANGIE CRAIG, Minnesota
GRACE F. NAPOLITANO, California
SALUD O. CARBAJAL, California
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)
The Subcommittee held 9 hearings, received testimony from 55
witnesses, and discharged 13 measures.

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Legislative activities occurred on the following measures referred
to the Subcommittee. See Legislative History above:
H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019.
H.R. 1775, the Notice to Airmen Improvement Act of 2019.
H.R. 1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement
and Regional Security Act.
H.R. 3362, the Small Airport Mothers’ Rooms Act of 2019.
H.R. 3632, the Fair and Open Skies Act.
H.R. 5119, the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act.
H.R. 5139, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transpor-
tation Act.
H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Imple-
mentation Act.
H.R. 5912, the Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act
of 2020.
H.R. 8202, To designate the airport traffic control tower located
at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North
Carolina, as the ‘‘Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control
Tower’’.
H.R. 8408, the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability
Act.
H. Res. 1145, Condemning the poisoning of Russian opposition
leader Alexei Navalny and calling for a robust United States and
international response.

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S. 2249, A bill to allow the Deputy Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration on the date of enactment of this Act to
continue to serve as such Deputy Administrator.

LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Impact of the Shutdown on Aviation
The Subcommittee met to obtain stakeholder perspectives on how
the 35-day partial shutdown of the Federal Government impacted
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) functions and operations,
as well as the U.S. aviation industry and workforce.
On February 13, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown.’’ The
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Paul M. Rinaldi, Presi-
dent, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL–CIO; Mr.
Michael Perrone, National President, Professional Aviation Safety
Specialists; Mr. Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive
Office, Airlines for America; Ms. Sara Nelson, International Presi-
dent, Association of Flight Attendants–CWA; and Mr. Peter J.
Bunce, President and Chief Executive Officer, General Aviation
Manufacturers Association.
Aviation 2050
The Subcommittee examined the future of U.S. aviation and the
National Airspace System (NAS), including how the NAS is evolv-
ing as a result of new aviation and aerospace technologies, as well
as how new and future entrants (including unmanned aircraft, pas-
senger air taxis, and supersonic aircraft) will change our airspace.
On March 12, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Looking Forward: Aviation 2050.’’ The Subcommittee received tes-
timony from Mr. David McBride, Director, Armstrong Flight Re-
search Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
Ms. Diana Marina Cooper, Senior Vice President, Policy and Strat-
egy, PrecisionHawk, Inc.; Dr. Eli Dourado, Head, Global Policy and
Communications, Boom Supersonic; Dr. Eric Allison, Head, Ele-
vate, Uber Technologies, Inc.; and Mr. Joseph G. DePete, Presi-
dent, Air Line Pilots Association, International.
Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes
Technical Center
On March 29, 2019, Members of the Full Committee and Com-
mittee Staff conducted a site visit to the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor
Township, New Jersey. The Members toured the facility and re-
ceived a briefing on FAA research in NextGen, commercial space,
drones and aviation safety.
Boeing 737 Max
On March 13, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
announced the temporary grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX–8 and
MAX–9 aircraft. This announcement was made after two fatal acci-
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zens. In October 2018 Lion Air-operated MAX–8 crashed in Indo-
nesia and in March 2019 an Ethiopian Airlines-operated MAX–8
crashed, killing all on board.
On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Sta-
tus of the Boeing 737 MAX.’’ The hearing examined the Lion Air
Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents, the result-
ing international grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and
actions needed to ensure the safety of the aircraft before returning
them to revenue service. The Subcommittee received testimony
from Mr. Daniel K. Elwell, Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, accompanied
by Mr. Earl Lawrence, Executive Director, Aircraft Certification;
and Hon. Robert L. Sumwalt, III, Chair, National Transportation
Safety Board, accompanied by Ms. Dana Schulze, Deputy Director.
On June 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspectives.’’ The
hearing gathered views and perspectives from aviation stake-
holders regarding the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines
Flight 302 accidents, the resulting international grounding of the
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and actions needed to ensure the safety
of the aircraft before returning them to service. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Ms. Sharon Pinkerton, Senior Vice Presi-
dent, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Airlines for America; Mr.
Daniel Carey, President, Allied Pilots Association; Chesley
Sullenberger, Pilot, US Airways (Retired); Ms. Sara Nelson, Inter-
national President, Association of Flight Attendants–CWA; and
Hon. J. Randolph ‘‘Randy’’ Babbitt, Former Administrator, Federal
Aviation Administration.
Aviation Safety
On July 17, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘State of Aviation Safety.’’ The Subcommittee heard Government
and stakeholder perspectives on the state of aviation safety, includ-
ing identifying current challenges facing the aviation system and
actions needed to maintain and ensure the safety of the traveling
public. The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Paul
Njoroge, husband of Carolyne Karanja, father of Ryan Njuguna,
Kelli Pauls, Rubi Pauls, and son-in-Law of Anne Karanja, Victims
of Flight ET302, testifying on behalf of the Families of Ethiopian
Airlines Flight 302; accompanied by Mr. Michael Stumo, father of
Samya Stumo, victim of ET302; Ms. Dana Schulze, Acting Director,
Office of Aviation Safety, National Transportation Safety Board;
Mr. Joseph G. DePete, President, Air Line Pilots Association, Inter-
national; Ms. Lori Bassani, National President, The Association of
Professional Flight Attendants; Mr. Michael Perrone, National
President, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists; and Mr. John
Samuelsen, International President, Transport Workers Union.
FAA Reauthorization
On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing enti-
tled ‘‘A Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthoriza-
tion Act of 2018.’’ The hearing examined progress within the Fed-
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portation in implementing the long-term FAA reauthorization act
enacted last year. The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.
Daniel K. Elwell, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration; accompanied by Ms. Lirio Liu, Executive Director, Aviation
Safety Organization Office of Rulemaking; Hon. Joel Szabat, Acting
Undersecretary for Policy, Department of Transportation; accom-
panied by Ms. Blane Workie, Assistant General Counsel for Aviation
Enforcement and Proceedings; Ms. Sara Nelson, International
President, Association of Flight Attendants–CWA; Mr. Bob Fox,
First Vice President, Air Line Pilots Association, International; Mr.
Gregory S. Walden, Aviation Counsel, Small UAV Coalition; Mr.
Mark Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aircraft Own-
ers and Pilots Association; Mr. John D. Breyault, Vice President,
Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud, National Con-
sumers League; and Mr. David Zurfluh, National President, Para-
lyzed Veterans of America.
Air Travel Experience for Persons with Disabilities
On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee held a Member round-
table entitled ‘‘From Curb to Gate and Back Again: The Air Travel
Experience for Persons with Disabilities.’’ The roundtable focused
on issues related to the air travel experience for people with dis-
abilities, from check-in at an airport to the baggage claim at their
destination. The roundtable further examined what the Govern-
ment and industry are doing, and can do, to ensure that people
with disabilities have a safe and dignified travel experience. The
Members heard from representatives from the Airports Council
International; Airlines for America; Paralyzed Veterans of America;
All Wheels Up; National Disability Rights Network; the Depart-
ment of Transportation; and the Transportation Security Adminis-
tration.
Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers
On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers.’’
The hearing explored pay; terms of employment; occupational safe-
ty and health;—and working conditions generally—for workers who
load baggage, prepare meals, clean cabins, and perform other func-
tions intrinsic to the operations of U.S. airlines. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Hon. Eileen T. Higgins, Commissioner,
Miami-Dade County, State of Florida; Ms. Donielle Prophete, Vice
President, CWA Local 3645, Communications Workers of America;
Mr. Esteban Barrios, Ramp Worker, Miami International Airport,
testifying on behalf of the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU); Ms. Marlene Patrick-Cooper, President, Unite Here Local
23; Dr. Brian Callaci, Labor Economist; Mr. W. Chris Harrison,
Principle, Ogletree Deakins, testifying on behalf of Airlines for
America; and Mr. Russell Brown, RWP Labor.
Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce
On February 11, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Looking Forward: The Future of America’s Aviation Maintenance
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current state of the U.S. aviation manufacturing and maintenance
workforce; challenges to ensuring this workforce can meet future
industry demands and needs; and current Government and indus-
try initiatives designed to address those challenges. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Ms. Catherine ‘‘Kate’’ Lang,
Senior Advisor, Aviation Workforce Outreach, Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration, Department of Transportation; Ms. Heather Krause,
Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, U.S. Government Account-
ability Office; Mr. Steven Jackson, Principal, Aviation High School,
New York City, accompanied by Mr. Mario Cotumaccio, Assistant
Principal; Ms. Sharon DeVivo, President, Vaughn College of Aero-
nautics and Technology Flushing, Queens, New York; Mr. Joseph
McDermott, Managing Director, Technical Operations, Delta Air
Lines; Mr. Jay J. Neely, III, Vice President, Law and Public Af-
fairs, Gulfstream Aerospace; and Ms. Dana Donati, General Man-
ager and Director of Academic Programs, Leadership in Flight
Training (LIFT) Academy.
Airline Passenger Experience
On March 3, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The Airline Passenger Experience: What it Is and What It Can
Be.’’ The Subcommittee examined the U.S. airline passenger expe-
rience; how airlines are working to improve the air travel experi-
ence; and opportunities to invest in technologies or innovations
that could enhance the air travel experience. The Subcommittee re-
ceived testimony from Mr. Andrew Von Ah, Director, Physical In-
frastructure Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Mr.
William J. McGee, Aviation Consultant, Consumer Reports; Mr.
Lee Page, Senior Associate Advocacy Director, Paralyzed Veterans
of America; Mr. Joe Leader, Chief Executive Officer, Airline Pas-
senger Experience Association; and Mr. Matt Klein, Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Officer, Spirit Airlines, Accom-
panied by Mr. Thomas Canfield, Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary.
Ligado 5G Proposal
In July 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
approved a 5G wireless broadband provider’s license which could
substantially degrade the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal
for aeronautical and other users. The transportation industries
(commercial and military) rely on GPS for navigation, air traffic
control, and security.
On June 23, 2020, the Members of the Subcommittee partici-
pated in a remote Member briefing entitled ‘‘Ligado’s 5G Proposal
and GPS: Implications for the Reliability and Safety of Transpor-
tation Infrastructure.’’ The briefing provided Members an oppor-
tunity to gain additional information as to the impact of the FCC
decision on transportation sectors. The Members were briefed by
representatives from the Department of Transportation, Office of
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing; the Federal Aviation Adminis-
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OVERSIGHT LETTERS
Boeing 737 MAX
On March 19, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector General of
the Department of Transportation requesting an investigation into
the Federal Aviation Administration’s approach to certifying the
Boeing 737 MAX.
On March 25, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Acting Administrator
of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging the FAA to
engage an independent, third-party review composed of individuals
with the technical skills and expertise to objectively assess the cor-
rective measures proposed for the 737 MAX by Boeing.
On March 28, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration requesting records related to the certification of the
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
On March 28, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to Boeing requesting
records related to the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
On June 6, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the Sub-
committee on Aviation sent letters to Boeing, United Technologies
Corp. (UTC), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) re-
questing a timeline and supporting documents related to when they
became aware that the Angle of Attack (AOA) Disagree alert on
some Boeing 737 MAX planes was defective, as well as when air-
lines were notified about this defect.
On November 7, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning the FAA’s deci-
sions on two safety-related items with potentially catastrophic con-
sequences: rudder cable protection on the Boeing 737 MAX and
lightning protection for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
On July 2, 2019, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Full
Committee and Subcommittee on Aviation sent letters to the Sec-
retary of Transportation; the Acting Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration; and the Acting Director of the Office of
Management and Budget expressing concerns with the delay in the
FAA’s issuing of a rule requiring remote identification for un-
manned aircraft systems, or drones.
Cockpit Barriers
On October 21, 2019, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a let-
ter to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
raising concern over reports the agency will conduct a full rule-
making process instead of simply requiring installation of sec-
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Passengers with Disabilities
On November 12, 2019, the Chair of the Committee and the
Chair and Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter
to the President and CEO of Airlines for America; the CEO of
Delta Air Lines; and the President of the National Air Carriers As-
sociation requesting information on the largest U.S. airlines’ cur-
rent policies, procedures, and practices regarding their handling of
wheelchairs and scooters for passengers with disabilities.
Commercial Space Transportation
On November 22, 2019, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) re-
garding the FAA’s ongoing rulemaking to streamline current regu-
lations to further accommodate the burgeoning commercial space
transportation industry.
Aeronautical Repair Stations
On November 20, 2019, the Chair of the Committee sent a letter
to the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation re-
questing an audit on the effectiveness of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration’s (FAA) oversight of aeronautical repair stations.
Spectrum Allocation
On November 21, 2019, the Chair of the Committee sent a letter
to the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ex-
pressing concern over the FCC’s plans to sell off part of the 3.7 4.2
GHZ spectrum band and open the 5.9 GHz spectrum band to com-
mercial and private interests.
COVID–19
On February 26, 2020, the Chairs of the Committee and the Sub-
committee on Aviation sent a letter to the Secretary of Transpor-
tation requesting information on how the Department plans to ef-
fectively prepare for the imminent arrival of a pandemic caused by
the COVID–19 pandemic on U.S. soil.
On April 28, 2020, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Com-
mittee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to Airlines
for America requesting that the airlines relax their flight cancella-
tion policies and implement measures to ensure the highest level
of safety for airline workers and passengers who must travel dur-
ing the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic.
On May 14, 2020, the Chair of the Committee sent letters to the
National Air Carrier Association and Airlines for America request-
ing airlines to make better efforts to apply social distancing policies
to help prevent the spread of COVID–19, after multiple reports of
increasingly full commercial flights.
The Chairs of the Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation
sent a letter on November 24, 2020, to the Comptroller General of
the United States requesting the Government Accountability Office
study the transmission of COVID–19 in the airline industry; areas
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assessment of the industry’s overall response to the COVID–19
pandemic.
Federal Aviation Administration Safety Culture Survey
On August 7, 2020, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration requesting
additional information relating the 2019 AVS Safety Culture Sur-
vey.

MINORITY OVERSIGHT LETTERS
International Pilot Licensing Requirements
On July 9, 2019, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Acting Ad-
ministrator of the FAA expressing support for the International
Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) engagement on international
pilot licensing requirements and encouraging those representing
the United States to place particular emphasis on changes to air-
line pilot training requirements in the age of highly-automated air-
craft systems.
Non-diesel Vehicles on Airport Property
On July 31, 2019, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Adminis-
trator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting ef-
forts to secure an exemption for nonroad diesel vehicles at airports
from the regulation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency
titled ‘‘Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-
Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards and Highway Diesel Fuel Sul-
fur Control Requirements.’’
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
On November 14, 2019, the Ranking Members of the Full Com-
mittee and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
sharing their belief that the concept of operations by which the
Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) Federal Air Mar-
shal Service (FAMS) would operate Department of Defense counter-
unmanned aircraft system (C–UAS) equipment to mitigate a per-
sistent unmanned aircraft system (UAS) risk in the vicinity of an
airport. is consistent with the legislative intent of, the limited C–
UAS authority provided by Congress to the Department of Home-
land Security (DHS).
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an assess-
ment of the FAA’s role in the C–UAS coordination process with
other Federal agencies and strategies undertaken by the FAA and
the Federal agencies authorized to use C–UAS technologies to miti-
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ian aviation and aerospace operations, aircraft airworthiness, or
the use of the airspace.
On October 13, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Com-
mittee and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland
Security sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
sharing their continued belief that DHS is exceeding its legislative
authority by crafting its own concept of operations whereby TSA’s
Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) would operate Department of
Defense C–UAS equipment to mitigate a persistent unmanned air-
craft system (UAS) risk in the vicinity of an airport.
Implementation of Safety Provisions in the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018
On November 18, 2019, the Ranking Members of the Full Com-
mittee and the Subcommittee on Aviation along with every Repub-
lican Member of the Committee sent a letter to the Administrator
of the FAA requesting an update on the status of the FAA’s imple-
mentation of several important safety provisions included in the
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, especially in the wake of the two
Boeing 737 MAX accidents.
FAA Whistleblower Office
On December 2, 2019, the Ranking Members of the Full Com-
mittee and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Ad-
ministrator of the FAA stressing that as the Director of the FAA
Whistleblower Office is conducting assessments of whistleblower
complaints or receiving information related to the Boeing 737 MAX
or any other matter, should he decide to report that information to
Congress he must ensure that it is not being reported to just one
Chamber or one political party, but rather to Congress (and specifi-
cally the Committees of jurisdiction) as directed by the law.
Aerospace Logistics and Supply Chain Management
On August 5, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Acting In-
spector General of the Department of Transportation requesting an
assessment of the origin of supplies for aircraft, aircraft engines,
and aerospace parts as well as the prevalence of aerospace compo-
nents, supplies, and products obtained exclusively from foreign
sources.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Urban Air Mobility
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an assess-
ment of the FAA’s plans related to the development and implemen-
tation of urban air mobility aircraft certification.
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an assess-
ment of the FAA’s Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Pilot
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On August 5, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an assess-
ment of the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program [(IPP); which
concluded in November 2020] and the FAA’s plans or next steps,
if any, including whether there will be a Phase II of the IPP and,
if so, the goals and milestones for such a phase.
Commercial Space Transportation
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an exam-
ination of the FAA’s Space Data Integrator Program (SDI); actions
required by the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization to integrate com-
mercial space transportation into the National Airspace System
(NAS); and other efforts by the FAA and aerospace industry related
to commercial space transportation integration, including near- and
long-term plans for meeting the anticipated growth of commercial
space transportation and traditional aviation.
Laser Pointer Incidents
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General of the United States requesting an assessment of laser
pointer incidents; FAA’s educational efforts related to laser pointer
incidents; Federal enforcement actions related to laser pointer inci-
dents; and whether existing or developmental technologies could
mitigate the effects of laser beams on pilots, including whether
such technologies are economical and safe to incorporate into exist-
ing aircraft designs.
FAA’s Air Traffic Voice Communications System Program
On August 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Inspector
General of the Department of Transportation requesting an assess-
ment of the FAA’s National Airspace System (NAS) Voice System
(NVS) and its new digital voice communication program, known as
the Voice Communications System (VCS) Program.
Implementation of the CARES Act
On April 4, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Secretary of
the U.S. Department of Treasury thanking him and the President
for their leadership and encouraging coordination with the Sec-
retary of Transportation in the implementation of the aviation pro-
grams under sections 4003 and 4112 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and the importance of the
assistance all air carriers, including part 135 operators.
On June 2, 2020, the Ranking Members of the Full Committee
and the Subcommittee on Aviation sent a letter to the Comptroller
General of the United States requesting the GAO to conduct a
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their perspectives on the effectiveness of the CARES Act loan and
payroll assistance programs; what was effective and what could
have made the programs more effective; what actions need to be
taken by the aerospace sector as it turns to COVID–19 recovery;
and their perspectives on key issues to consider for any potential
future actions by Congress, Treasury, or the DOT to assist in the
recovery effort.

SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD
116–2 ‘‘Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shut-
down.’’ February 13, 2019.
116–6 ‘‘Looking Forward: Aviation 2050.’’ March 12, 2019.
116–15 ‘‘Status of the Boeing 737 MAX.’’ May 15, 2019.
116–22 ‘‘Status of the Boeing 737 MAX: Stakeholder Perspec-
tives.’’ June 19, 2019.
116–28 ‘‘State of Aviation Safety.’’ July 17, 2019.
116–35 ‘‘A Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reau-
thorization Act of 2018.’’ September 26, 2019.
116–49 ‘‘Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground
Workers.’’ January 15, 2020.
116–53 ‘‘Looking Forward: The Future of America’s Aviation
Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce.’’ February 11, 2020.
116–56 ‘‘The Airline Passenger Experience: What it Is and
What It Can Be.’’ March 3, 2020.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD
AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION
SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York, Chair
BOB GIBBS, Ohio, Ranking Member

(9–7)
RICK LARSEN, Washington DON YOUNG, Alaska
STACEY E. PLASKETT, Virgin Islands RANDY K. WEBER, SR., Texas
JOHN GARAMENDI, California BRIAN J. MAST, Florida
ALAN S. LOWENTHAL, California MIKE GALLAGHER, Wisconsin
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
CHRIS PAPPAS, New Hampshire, Vice Chair SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
CONOR LAMB, Pennsylvania
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)
The Subcommittee held 11 hearings, received testimony from 57
witnesses, and discharged 7 measures.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Legislative activities occurred on the following measures referred
to the Subcommittee. See Legislative History above:
H.R. 367, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019.
H.R. 1322, To require a report on the effects of climate change
on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3409, the Coast Guard Authorization of 2019.
H.R. 4719, the Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Secu-
rity Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act.
H.R. 5139, the Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transpor-
tation Act.
H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Imple-
mentation Act.
S. 1982, the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act.
LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
U.S. Maritime and Shipbuilding Industries
On March 6, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘U.S. Maritime and Shipbuilding Industries: Strategies to Improve
Regulation, Economic Opportunities, and Competitiveness.’’ This
hearing provided Members an opportunity to examine the state of
the U.S. flag Maritime Industry. The Subcommittee received testi-
mony from RDAM John Nadeau, Assistant Commandant for Pre-
vention Policy, United States Coast Guard; RDAM Mark H. Buzby
(USN Ret.), Administrator, Maritime Administration, Department
of Transportation; RDAM Michael A. Alfultis, President, Maritime
College, State University of New York; Ms. Jennifer A. Carpenter,
Executive President and Chief Operating Officer, The American
Waterways Operators; Mr. John E. Crowley, Jr., President, Na-
tional Association of Waterfront Employers; Mr. Michael G. Rob-
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erts, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Crowley Mari-
time, testifying on behalf of American Maritime Partnership; and
Mr. Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President, Seafarers Inter-
national Union, testifying behalf of American Maritime Officers,
Masters, Mates and Pilots, and The Seafarers International Union.
Arctic Vulnerabilities
On May 8, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Cost of Doing Nothing: Maritime Infrastructure Vulnerabilities in
an Emerging Arctic.’’ This hearing examined the findings and rec-
ommendations of the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transpor-
tation System entitled ‘‘Revising Near-Term Recommendations to
the Prioritize Needs in the U.S. Arctic.’’ The Subcommittee received
testimony from ADM Charles W. Ray, Vice Commandant, United
States Coast Guard; Rear Admiral Shepard Smith, Director, Office
of Coast Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion, Department of Commerce; COL Phillip J. Borders, Com-
mander, District Alaska, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Ms.
Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President, Europe, Eurasia, and the
Arctic, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Ms. Abbie
Tingstad, Senior Physical Scientist, RAND Corporation; ADM Thad
W. Allen (Ret.), Senior Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton;
and Hon. Mead Treadwell, Co-Chair, Polar Institute, Woodrow Wil-
son Center.
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Re-
view of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Programs.’’ The Subcommittee examined the fiscal
year (FY) 2020 budget requests for the Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Programs. The Subcommittee received testimony
from ADM Karl P. Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard;
MCPOCG Jason M. Vanderhaden, Master Chief Perry Officer U.S.
Coast Guard; Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby (Ret.), Administrator,
Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation; and Hon.
Michael A. Khouri, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission.
Western Hemisphere Drug Interdictions
On June 4, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Western Hemisphere Drug Interdictions: Why Maintaining Coast
Guard Operations Matter.’’ The Subcommittee examined the Fed-
eral Government’s efforts to confront transnational drug smuggling
and stem the flow of illegal drugs to the United States. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Mr. Thomas W. Padden, United
States Interdiction Coordinator, Office of National Drug Control
Policy, Executive Office of the President; VADM Daniel B. Abel,
Deputy Commandant for Operations, United States Coast Guard;
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Short Sea Shipping
On June 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Short Sea Shipping: Rebuilding America’s Maritime Industry.’’
The Subcommittee examined the state of short sea shipping in the
United States—commercial freight between domestic US ports. The
Subcommittee received testimony from Rear Admiral Mark H.
Buzby, (USN–Ret.), Administrator, Maritime Administration; Mr.
Jon Nass, Chief Executive Officer, Maine Port Authority; Mr.
James Weakley, President, Lake Carriers’ Associations; and Mr.
Larry Willis, President, Transportation Trades Department, AFL–
CIO.
Port Infrastructure
On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing enti-
tled ‘‘Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure: Built to Last?’’ This
hearing examined shore side infrastructure and the impacts of sea
level rise and natural hazards on maritime commerce and coastal
infrastructure. The Subcommittee received testimony from Rear
Admiral Nathan Moore, Assistant Commandant for Engineering
and Logistics Officer, U.S. Coast Guard; Mr. Nathan Anderson,
Acting Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government
Accountability Office; Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips (USN–Ret.),
Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Adaption and Protec-
tion, Office to the Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia; Dr. Daniel
Cox, CH2M Hill Professor in Civil Engineering, Oregon State Uni-
versity; and Mr. Sean Hecht, Co-Executive Director, Emmett Insti-
tute on Climate Change and the Environment, School of Law, Uni-
versity of California, Los Angeles.
China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative
On October 17, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative: Implications for the Global
Maritime Supply Chain.’’ The Subcommittee examined the People’s
Republic of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative,
one component of a formal global development strategy to enhance
their trade networks. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Ms. Carolyn Bartholomew, Chairwoman, United States-China Eco-
nomic and Security Review Commission; Mr. Chad Sbragia, Deputy
Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, Office of the Secretary,
Department of Defense; Lieutenant General Giovanni K. Tuck, Di-
rector for Logistics, J4, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Mr. Jonathan E.
Hillman, Director, Reconnecting Asia Project, Center for Strategic
and International Studies; Mr. Jeffrey D. Becker, Research Pro-
gram Director, Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Center for Naval Anal-
ysis; and Ms. Kathleen Walsh, Associate Professor, National Secu-
rity Affairs, Naval War College.
Commercial and Passenger Vessel Safety
On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing enti-
tled ‘‘Commercial and Passenger Vessel Safety: Challenges and Op-
portunities.’’ This hearing examined maritime vessel safety; the ef-
fectiveness and implementation of safety legislation such as the

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Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act as well as the Hamm Alert
Maritime Safety Act. The Subcommittee received testimony from
Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, Assistant Commandant for Pre-
vention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard; Hon. Richard Balzano, Deputy
Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration; Mr. Brian Curtis,
Director, Office of Marine Safety, National Transportation Safety
Board; VADM Brian Salerno (Ret.-USCG), Senior Vice President,
Maritime Policy, Cruise Lines International Association; Mr. Adam
W. Moilanen, Vice President, Health, Safety, Quality and Environ-
ment, American Bureau of Shipping; Mr. Aaron Smith, President
and Chief Executive Officer, Offshore Marine Service Association;
and Ms. Colleen Stephens, Vice President, Passenger Vessel Asso-
ciation.
Carbon-Free Maritime Industry
On January 14, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The Path to a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Investments and
Innovation.’’ This hearing focused on new developments in sustain-
able shipping technologies and international emissions standards
established to decarbonize the maritime industry. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Mr. Joshua Berger, Governor’s
Maritime Sector Lead, State of Washington; Mr. John W. Butler,
President and Chief Executive Officer, World Shipping Council; Dr.
B. Lee Kindberg, Head, Environment and Sustainability, Maersk
Line / Maersk Agency, USA; Mr. Peter Bryn, Technical Solutions
Manager, North America, ABB Marine and Ports; and Ms. Kathy
Metcalf, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Ship-
ping of America.
International Role of the USCG
On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘The International Role of the United State Coast Guard.’’ This
hearing examined the world-wide impact of the United States
Coast Guard and its capabilities. The Subcommittee received testi-
mony from VADM Daniel B. Abel, Deputy Commandant for Oper-
ations, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security; Hon.
David Balton, Senior Fellow, Polar Institute, the Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars; Dr. Stephen E. Flynn, Founding
Director, Global Resilience Institute, Northeastern University; and
Amy E. Searight, PhD, Senior Adviser and Director, Southeast
Asia Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies.
COVID–19
On May 8, 2020, the Members of the Committee conducted a
Member briefing entitled ‘‘The Impacts of the COVID–19 Pandemic
on Maritime Transportation’’ with the Administrator of the Mari-
time Administration.
On May 29, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The
Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During the COVID–19
Pandemic.’’ The Subcommittee examined the state of the U.S. Mar-
itime Supply Chain during the COVID–19 Pandemic. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Mr. Christopher J. Connor,
President and Chief Executive Officer, The American Association of

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Port Authorities; Mr. Michael G. Roberts, Senior Vice President,
Crowley Maritime, testifying on behalf of the American Maritime
Partnership; Ms. Jennifer A. Carpenter, President and Chief Oper-
ating Officer, The American Waterways Operators; Ms. Lauren K.
Brand, President, National Association of Waterfront Employers;
and Mr. Eric P. Ebeling, President and Chief Operating Officer,
American Roll-On-Roll-Off Carrier, testifying on behalf of USA
Maritime.
OVERSIGHT LETTERS
Jones Act
On February 6, 2019, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Committee and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security
expressing opposition to a request from the Governor of Puerto Rico
to waive the Jones Act for ten years to allow foreign tankers to
move liquid natural gas (LNG) to the island.
Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter
On November 25, 2019, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Committee and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation sent a letter to the Acting Secretary of Homeland
Security (DHS) expressing concern over DHS’ proposal to give
Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) extraordinary relief from its
fixed price contract for the construction of the Coast Guard’s Off-
shore Patrol Cutter (OPC).
Ligado Networks
On April 17, 2020, the Chairs of the Committee and the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a let-
ter to the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission re-
questing both withdrawal of the draft order and rejection of Ligado
Networks’ application for a license modification to facilitate 5G and
Internet of Things services in the United States.
Coast Guard Training
On August 26, 2020, the Chairs of the Committee and the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent a let-
ter to the Commandant of the Coast Guard (USCG) requesting a
review of USCG certified training materials after the Chairs
learned of an offensive mnemonic device circulating in such mate-
rial.
COVID–19 and Cruise Ships
On May 1, 2020, the Chair of the Committee and the Sub-
committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation sent let-
ters to the Carnival Corporation, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Coast Guard relating to the
knowledge of and response to the COVID–19 outbreak. On October
13, 2020, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari-
time Transportation sent a letter to the CDC requesting additional

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documents from them amid new reporting that the Trump Admin-
istration intervened in a decision on when cruise ships can safely
resume sailings.
Coast Guard Unmanned Systems
On December 10, 2020, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari-
time Transportation sent a letter to the Commandant of the Coast
Guard urging the adoption of the National Academy of Sciences’
(NAS) report on unmanned systems. The NAS report, Leveraging
Unmanned Systems for Coast Guard Missions: A Strategic Impera-
tive, assessed and made recommendations on the Coast Guard’s
ability to improve marine domain awareness using unmanned sys-
tems.
Cruise Line Safety and COVID–19 Response
On December 10, 2020, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the
Full Committee and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari-
time Transportation sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and
Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention requesting records regarding the actions taken
by both the Carnival Corporation and the CDC in response to the
threat of COVID–19 on cruise ships.
SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS HELD
116–4 ‘‘U.S. Maritime and Shipbuilding Industries: Strategies
to Improve Regulation, Economic Opportunities, and Competitive-
ness.’’ March 6, 2019.
116–14 ‘‘The Cost of Doing Nothing: Maritime Infrastructure
Vulnerabilities in an Emerging Arctic.’’ May 8, 2019.
116–17 ‘‘Review of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the Coast Guard
and Maritime Transportation Programs.’’ May 21, 2019.
116–19 ‘‘Western Hemisphere Drug Interdictions: Why Main-
taining Coast Guard Operations Matter.’’ June 4, 2019.
116–23 ‘‘Short Sea Shipping: Rebuilding America’s Maritime In-
dustry.’’ June 19, 2019.
116–34 ‘‘Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure: Built to Last?’’
September 25, 2019.
116–37 ‘‘China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative: Implications for
the Global Maritime Supply Chain.’’ October 17, 2019.
116–43 ‘‘Commercial and Passenger Vessel Safety: Challenges
and Opportunities.’’ November 14, 2019.
116–47 ‘‘The Path to a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Invest-
ments and Innovation.’’ January 15, 2020.
116–58 ‘‘The International Role of the United State Coast
Guard.’’ March 10, 2020.
116–60 ‘‘The Status of the U.S. Maritime Supply Chain During
the COVID–19 Pandemic.’’ May 29, 2020.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DE-
VELOPMENT, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
DINA TITUS, Nevada, Chair
JOHN KATKO, New York, Ranking Member

(9–7)
DEBBIE MUCARSEL-POWELL, Florida GARY J. PALMER, Alabama
SHARICE DAVIDS, Kansas JENNIFFER GONZÁLEZ COLÓN, Puerto Rico
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of CAROL D. MILLER, West Virginia
Columbia GREG PENCE, Indiana
HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., Georgia MIKE GARCIA, California
JOHN GARAMENDI, California SAM GRAVES, Missouri (Ex Officio)
ANTHONY G. BROWN, Maryland
LIZZIE FLETCHER, Texas, Vice Chair
PETER A. DEFAZIO, Oregon (Ex Officio)
The Subcommittee held 10 hearings, received testimony from 39
witnesses, and discharged 33 measures.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
Legislative activities occurred on the following measures referred
to the Subcommittee. See Legislative History above:
H.R. 639, To amend section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis-
aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to clarify that National
Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may in-
clude Federal employees.
H.R. 1306, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act.
H.R. 1307, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability
Act.
H.R. 1311, To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a
major disaster are met.
H.R. 1318, To direct the Library of Congress to obtain a stain
glassed panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and in-
stall the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals
of States which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of
Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.
H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act.
H.R. 1984, the Disclosing Aid Spent to Ensure Relief Act.
H.R. 2242, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to include certain services in the defini-
tion of critical services, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act.
H.R. 2502, the Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of
2019.
H.R. 2548, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act.
H.R. 2914, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2020.
H.R. 3500, the Federal Advance Contracts Enhancement Act.
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H.R. 4347 the Preparedness and Risk Management for Extreme
Weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act of 2019.
H.R. 4358, the Preliminary Damage Assessment Improvement Act
of 2019.
H.R. 2914, the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019.
H.R. 5430, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Imple-
mentation Act.
H.R. 3779, the Resilience Revolving Loan Fund Act of 2019.
H.R. 5919, the National Children’s Museum Act.
H.R. 5953, the Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act.
H.R. 6096, the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improve-
ment Act of 2020.
H.R. 5047, the GSA Lease Transparency Act of 2019.
H.R. 5756, the Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2020.
H.R. 8266, the FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020.
H.R. 8326, the Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020.
H. Res. 756, the Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Oper-
ations Towards Modernization Resolution.
H. Res. 1253, Designating room H–150 of the United States Cap-
itol as ‘‘The Joseph H. Rainey Room’’ to honor the historic life, ca-
reer, and legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina
on the 150th anniversary of his seating as a member of the House
of Representatives.
H.J. Res. 46, Relating to a national emergency declared by the
President on February 15, 2019.
H. Con. Res. 16, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
H. Con. Res. 19, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
H. Con. Res. 37, Expressing support for designation of October
28 as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day’’.
H. Con. Res. 90, Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National
Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
S. 1869, the Secure Federal LEASEs Act.
LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES
Economic Development Administration
On April 9, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Building Prosperity: EDA’s Role in Economic Development and
Recovery.’’ The Subcommittee heard from stakeholders on the im-
portance of reauthorizing the Economic Development Administra-
tion (EDA), its programs and activities supporting economic growth
in distressed communities, and the role EDA plays in disaster re-
covery. The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. John
Fleming, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Develop-
ment, U.S. Department of Commerce; Mr. Kevin R. Byrd, Executive
Director, New River Valley Regional Commission (Commonwealth
of Virginia), testifying on behalf of National Association of Develop-
ment Organizations; Hon. John Messner, Vice-Chairperson, District
1 Commissioner, Gunnison County, Colorado Board of Commis-
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Rodrick T. Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Puerto Rico, testi-
fying on behalf of International Economic Development Council; and
Mr. Mark Muro, Policy Director and Senior Fellow, Metropolitan
Policy Program, Brookings Institution.
Disaster Preparedness
On May 22, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Dis-
aster Preparedness: DRRA Implementation and FEMA Readiness.’’
The Subcommittee examined the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) and organizations working to fully implement the
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (DRRA, Division D of Pub.
L. 115–254); as well as emergency management workforce readi-
ness. The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Daniel
Kaniewski, Deputy Administrator for Resilience, Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Secu-
rity; Ms. Sima Merick, Executive Director, Ohio Emergency Man-
agement Agency, testifying on behalf of the National Emergency
Management Association; Mr. Nicholas L. Crossley, Director, Emer-
gency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Hamilton
County, Ohio, testifying on behalf of the International Association
of Emergency Managers; Hon. James Gore, Supervisor, 4th District,
Sonoma County, California, testifying on behalf of the National As-
sociation of Counties, Ms. Pamela S. Williams, Executive Director,
BuildStrong Coalition; Mr. Alphonse Davis, Deputy Director, Engi-
neering Extension Service, Texas A&M, testifying on behalf of the
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium; and Mr. Randy Noel,
President, Reve, Inc., testifying on behalf of the National Associa-
tion of Home Builders.
Efficiency in Buildings
On June 11, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ef-
ficiency and Resiliency in Federal Building Design and Construc-
tion.’’ The Subcommittee examined the General Services Adminis-
tration’s (GSA) guidance and best practices in the planning, design,
and operation of Federal buildings with a focus on how GSA uti-
lizes legislative targets and third-party certification programs such
as LEED, ENERGY STAR, and Green Globes to meet its energy ef-
ficiency and sustainability goals. The Subcommittee received testi-
mony from Mr. Kevin Kampschroer, Director, Office of Federal
High-Performance Green Buildings, U.S. General Services Admin-
istration; Dr. Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg, Associate Professor,
Director, Energy Studies in Building Laboratory, University of Or-
egon; Ms. Elizabeth Beardsley, Senior Policy Counsel, U.S. Green
Building Council; and Mr. Mark Russell, testifying on behalf of the
Green Globes Accessor, Green Building Initiative.
Trump International Hotel / Old Post Office Building
Throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee examined the
General Service Administration’s management of the lease on the
Old Post Office and the implications of the emoluments clause with
respect to the President’s interest in the property.
On September 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing enti-
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of the Trump International Hotel Lease.’’ The Subcommittee re-
ceived testimony from Hon. Carol Ochoa, Inspector General, U.S.
General Services Administration; Mr. Daniel Mathews, Commis-
sioner, Public Buildings Service, U.S. General Services Administra-
tion; Mr. Michael Foster, Legislative Attorney, Congressional Re-
search Service, Library of Congress; Mr. Hans A. von Spakovsky,
Senior Legislative Fellow, Edwin Meese, III, Center for Legal and
Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation; Ms. Elizabeth ‘‘Liz’’
Hempowicz, Director, Public Policy, Project on Government Over-
sight; and Mr. Walter M. Shaub, Senior Adviser, Citizens for Re-
sponsibility and Ethics in Washington.
On October 24, 2019, the Chair of the Full Committee issued a
subpoena to the Administrator of the General Services Administra-
tion documents related to the Old Post Office Lease and the Trump
International Hotel.
On January 28, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘GSA Outleases and the Trump Old Post Office Hotel.’’ The Sub-
committee received testimony from Hon. Emily W. Murphy, Admin-
istrator, U.S. General Services Administration.
Federal Disaster Recovery Efforts
Members of the Subcommittee received a briefing by representa-
tives from the Department of Housing and Urban Development on
October 18, 2019, on the Community Development Block Grant—
Disaster Recovery program.
On October 22, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘An Assessment of Federal Recovery Efforts from Recent Disas-
ters.’’ The Subcommittee examined the Federal Government’s dis-
aster recovery programs and personnel as they work to help com-
munities recover from several natural disasters. The Subcommittee
received testimony from Mr. Jeffrey Byard, Associate Adminis-
trator, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Dennis
Alvord, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Economic Development Admin-
istration, U.S. Department of Commerce; Mr. Chris P. Currie, Di-
rector, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government Account-
ability Office; Mr. Mike Sprayberry, Director, Emergency Manage-
ment, Department of Public Safety, State of North Carolina, testi-
fying on behalf of the National Emergency Management Association;
Hon. Fernando Gil-Enseñat, Secretary, Department of Housing,
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Ms. Rhonda Wiley, Emergency
Management/911 Director/Floodplain Administrator, Atchison
County, State of Missouri; and Mr. Reese C. May, Chief Strategy
and Innovation Officer, The Saint Bernard Project. The Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development submitted a statement
for the record.
Smithsonian Institution
On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing enti-
tled ‘‘Review of Smithsonian Institution Current Facilities and Fu-
ture Space Needs.’’ This hearing examined the Smithsonian Insti-
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received testimony from Hon. Lonnie G. Bunch, III, Secretary, The
Smithsonian Institution.
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
On December 10, 2019, the Members of the Subcommittee held
a roundtable entitled ‘‘DRRA at One: Stakeholder Perspectives.’’
The roundtable provided Member an opportunity to discuss the im-
plementation of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA, Division
D of Pub. L. 115–254) with stakeholders. The Members met with
representatives from the Build Strong Coalition; the National
Emergency Management Association; the International Association
of Emergency Managers; Texas A&M University; the National As-
sociation of Mutual Insurance Companies; and the National Asso-
ciation of Home Builders.
Animals in Disasters
On February 12, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘Animals in Disasters.’’ This hearing discussed the impact of live-
stock, pets, and other animals impacted by natural disasters and
the capabilities of the Federal Government to respond. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Wesley T. Bissett, DVM, PhD,
Director, Veterinary Emergency Team, College of Veterinary Medi-
cine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University; R. Douglas
Meckes, DVM, State Veterinarian, Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, State of North Carolina; Ms. Teresa Mac-
Pherson, Canine Handler, Fire and Rescue Department/Virginia
Task Force 1, Fairfax County, Virginia; and Mr. Richard Patch,
Vice President, Federal Affairs, American Society for the Preven-
tion of Cruelty to Animals.
FEMA’s Priorities
On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled
‘‘FEMA’s Priorities for 2020 and Beyond: Coordinating Mission and
Vision.’’ This hearing provided Members an opportunity to examine
the President’s budget request for fiscal year 2021 and discus the
status of programs managed by the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency. The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon.
Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
Vulnerable Populations in Disasters
On July 28, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Ex-
periences of Vulnerable Populations During Disaster.’’ Members
heard from witnesses who work to address hardships of vulnerable
populations disproportionately impacted during disaster. The Sub-
committee received testimony from Mr. Curtis Brown, State Coor-
dinator of Emergency Management, Department of Emergency
Management, Commonwealth of Virginia, testifying on behalf of the
Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management;
Mr. Chad Higdon, Chief Executive Officer, Second Hand Commu-
nity Food Bank; Ms. Marcie Roth, Executive Director and Chief Ex-
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Yentel, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Low In-
come Housing Coalition.
OVERSIGHT LETTERS
Old Post Office Building / Trump International Hotel
On January 22, 2019, the Chair of the Full Committee and Ms.
Titus sent a letter to Administrator of the General Services Admin-
istration requesting additional responses to questions surrounding
President Trump serving as both a landlord and tenant of the Old
Post Office Building.
On September 10, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and
the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
General Services Administration requesting responses to questions
surrounding President Trump serving as both a landlord and ten-
ant of the Old Post Office Building.
On October 1, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
General Services Administration requesting an audit of the Trump
International Hotel.
On October 18, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
General Services Administration requesting documents related to
the Trump International Hotel. Subsequently, the Chair of the
Committee issued a subpoena of the requested documents on Octo-
ber 24, 2019.
On December 23, 2019, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
General Services Administration requesting either additional docu-
ments, or an appearance before the Committee to respond to con-
cerns relating to the Old Post Office Building lease and the Trump
International Hotel.
On April 23, 2020, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
Emergency Management sent a letter to the Administrator of the
General Services Administration requesting information regarding
reports that the Trump Organization is looking for rent relief for
the Trump International Hotel lease of the taxpayer-owned Old
Post Office Building.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Recovery Efforts
On March 10, 2020, the Chair of the Committee, the Majority
Leader, and six Members of the House sent a letter to the Adminis-
trator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting
approval of permanent repair or replacement assistance to help
communities recover from recent natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

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