[House Report 106-534]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
106th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 106-534
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HERMANN MONUMENT AND HERMANN HEIGHTS PARK
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March 22, 2000.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Young of Alaska, from the Committee on Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Con. Res. 89]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Resources, to whom was referred the
concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) recognizing the Hermann
Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a
national symbol of the contributions of Americans of German
heritage, having considered the same, report favorably thereon
without amendment and recommend that the concurrent resolution
be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
The purpose of H. Con. Res. 89 is to recognize the Hermann
Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a
national symbol of the contributions of Americans of German
heritage.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
H. Con. Res. 89 recognizes the contributions of Americans
of German heritage by recognizing the Hermann Monument and
Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national
symbol. The monument was erected in 1897 and later dedicated to
all German immigrants.
Although there are currently almost 60 million individuals
of German heritage residing in the United States, there is no
recognized, tangible national symbol dedicated to German
Americans and their positive contributions to American culture,
arts, industry, military, and government. The statue of Hermann
the Cheruscan honors a freedom fighter who united ancient
German tribes to shed the yoke of Roman tyranny and preserve
freedom for the territory of present-day Germany. The Hermann
Monument, approximately one hundred feet high, has been placed
on the National Register of Historical Places. H. Con. Res. 89
would recognize the Hermann Monument and the Herman Heights
Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol for the
contributions of German Americans.
COMMITTEE ACTION
H. Con. Res. 89 was introduced on April 20, 1999, by
Congressman David Minge (D-MN). The bill was referred to the
Committee on Resources, and within the Committee to the
Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. On March 15,
2000, the Full Resources Committee met to consider the bill.
The Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands was
discharged from further consideration of the bill by unanimous
consent. No amendments were offered and the resolution was
approved by voice vote.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Resources' oversight findings and recommendations
are reflected in the body of this report.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this resolution.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B)
of that rule provides that this requirement does not apply when
the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted
cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the
Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
resolution does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. Government Reform Oversight Findings. Under clause
3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, the Committee has received no report of
oversight findings and recommendations from the Committee on
Government Reform on this resolution.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause
3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives and section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate
for this resolution from the Director of the Congressional
Budget Office.
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, March 17, 2000.
Hon. Don Young,
Chairman, Committee on Resources,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H. Con. Res. 89,
recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in
New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol of the contributions
of Americans of German heritage.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis.
Sincerely,
Barry B. Anderson
(For Dan L. Crippen, Director).
Enclosure.
H. Con. Res. 89--Recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights
Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol of the
contributions of Americans of German heritage
H. Con. Res. 89 would recognize the Hermann Monument and
Hermann Heights Park in Minnesota as a national symbol of
German heritage. CBO estimates that passage of the resolution
would have no impact on the federal budget. The resolution
would not affect direct spending or receipts; therefore, pay-
as-you go procedures would not apply.
The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis. This estimate was
approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for
Budget Analysis.
COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 104-4
This resolution contains no unfunded mandates.
PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL LAW
This resolution is not intended to preempt State, local, or
tribal law.
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW
If enacted, this resolution would make no changes in
existing law.