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“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H8407 on Oct. 6, 2004.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 4667. A bill to authorize and facilitate hydroelectric power licensing of the Tapoco Project, and for other purposes (Rept. 108-721 Pt. 2). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 4887. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Cumberland Island Wilderness, to authorize tours of the Cumberland Island National Seashore, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 108-738). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 4984. A bill to provide that the royalty rate on the output from Federal lands of potassium and potassium compounds from the mineral sylvite in the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be reduced to 1.0 percent, and for other purposes (Rept. 108-739). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. S. 434. An act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in the State of Idaho and use the proceeds derived from the sale or exchange for National Forest System purposes (Rept. 108-740). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 4285. A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a heliport (Rept. 108-741). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 4282. A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, and for other purposes
(Rept. 108-742). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 3258. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the University of New Mexico, to construct and occupy a portion of the Hibben Center for Archaeological Research at the University of New Mexico, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 108-743). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. H.R. 3207. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the preservation and interpretation of the historic sites of the Manhattan Project for potential inclusion in the National Park System; with an amendment (Rept. 108-744). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. POMBO: Committee on Resources. House Resolution 556. Resolution congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary (Rept. 108-745). Referred to the House Calendar.
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5082. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to public transportation agencies and over-the-road bus operators to improve security, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 108-746). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 775. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program (Rept. 108-747). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 3755. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to ensure zero-downpayment mortgages for one-unit residences; with an amendment (Rept. 108-748). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5163. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide the Department of Transportation a more focused research organization with an emphasis on innovative technology, and for other purposes (Rept. 108-749 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed.
Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 3242. A bill to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops for American consumers and international markets by enhancing the competitiveness of United States-grown specialty crops, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 108-750 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed.
DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE
Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the Committee on Ways and Means discharged from further consideration. H.R. 3242 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science discharged from further consideration. H.R. 5163 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
October 7, (legislative day of October 6), 2004
Mr. LINDER: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 827. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to provide for reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, and for other purposes (Rept. 108-751). Referred to the House Calendar.
Mr. REYNOLDS: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 828. Resolution waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rept. 108-752). Referred to the House Calendar.
Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 829. Resolution providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Rept. 108-753). Referred to the House Calendar.
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