[House Report 111-541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
111th Congress Report
2d Session HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 111-541
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CONGRATULATING THE COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD AND THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY AND ITS STAFF FOR 100 YEARS OF OPERATION OF
THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
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July 15, 2010.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Oberstar, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Con. Res. 258]
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom
was referred the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 258)
congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the
Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100
years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London,
Connecticut, and for other purposes, having considered the
same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend
that the concurrent resolution be agreed to.
PURPOSE OF THE RESOLUTION
H. Con. Res. 258 honors and congratulates the Commandant of
the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard
Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast
Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The resolution honors
the long history of the Coast Guard Academy for its commitment
to education and excellence.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR RESOLUTION
The School of Instruction to the U.S. Revenue Cutter
Academy was established at Fort Trumbull in New London,
Connecticut, in 1910. It became known as the Coast Guard
Academy in 1915, after the consolidation of the Life Saving
Service and the Revenue Cutter Service formed the modern U.S.
Coast Guard. The Academy moved to the banks of the Thames River
in 1932 where it presently operates.
For 100 years, the Coast Guard has trained and shaped the
leadership of the Coast Guard through extensive training in
character, loyalty, physical fitness, leadership, and education
to fulfill the many critical roles that the Coast Guard plays
to secure the freedom of America and its citizens and to ensure
the safety of our maritime transportation network. Today, the
Academy provides a rigorous and holistic education.
The Academy has become an integral part of the Connecticut
community and its students and faculty have provided
partnerships to the families of New London, Connecticut, by
participating in service projects throughout the region and
working with the public school system to promote the importance
of the Coast Guard and maritime transportation in American
society.
The former German Navy training vessel HORST WESSEL was
acquired by the United States after World War II for use by the
Coast Guard. The Coast Guard renamed it the EAGLE and it
travels the world displaying the superior workmanship of the
Coast Guard and as a training ship for cadets. The EAGLE
provides hands-on training in an environment that is rich in
history and national service.
Recently, the Academy has implemented a strategic plan for
diversity and preparedness in the 21st Century. The Academy is
committed to achieving the outcomes outlined in its 2010
strategic plan and meeting all objectives of the Academy's
strategic academic goals. The Academy will continue to focus on
well-educated, well-rounded, technically focused, diverse
graduates.
The graduating class of 2014, which enters the Academy in
2010, is the second most diverse class of cadets the Academy
has ever enrolled. The minority representation of the class of
2014, which includes 290 students, is 23 percent. The Academy
is committed to ensuring the student body reflects the
diversity of the United States and to educating a thriving
class of future officers from all backgrounds that the country
has to offer. The Academy is a unique educational institution
that provides first-class training for all cadets who enter the
society of Coast Guard Academy graduates.
SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Con. Res. 258 honors the long and proud heritage of the
Coast Guard Academy, which was founded in 1910 as the School of
Instruction to the U.S. Revenue Cutter Academy. The resolution
honors the Commandant and Superintendent of the Coast Guard
Academy for the commitment to excellence that the Academy has
shown over the past 100 years.
The resolution honors each and every one of the cadets.
Upon graduating from the Academy and their receipt of
commissions as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, these students
will carry out the many responsibilities given to the Coast
Guard including: search and rescue; marine safety; ports,
waterways and coastal security; illegal drug interdiction;
undocumented migrant interdiction; defense readiness; marine
environmental protection; living marine resources law
enforcement; aids-to-navigation and waterways management;
domestic and polar ice operations; and other law enforcement
responsibilities.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On March 25, 2010, Representative Joe Courtney introduced
H. Con. Res. 258.
On July 1, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure met in open session to consider H. Con. Res.
258. The Committee ordered H. Con. Res. 258 reported favorably
to the House by voice vote with a quorum present.
RECORD VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires each committee report to include the
total number of votes cast for and against on each record vote
on a motion to report and on any amendment offered to the
measure or matter, and the names of those members voting for
and against. There were no recorded votes taken in connection
with consideration of H. Con. Res. 258 or ordering the
resolution reported. A motion to order H. Con. Res. 258
reported favorably to the House was agreed to by voice vote
with a quorum present.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are
reflected in this report.
COST OF LEGISLATION
With respect to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the Committee references the
Committee Cost Estimate, included below.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII
1. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(2) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
Committee references the Committee Cost Estimate, included
below.
2. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that
authorizes funding, so no statement of general performance and
objectives for any measure that authorizes funding is required.
3. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, a cost
estimate from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office
is not available.
COMMITTEE COST ESTIMATE
H. Con. Res. 258 does not authorize or make available any
new budget authority, nor does it cause any increase in direct
spending, or decrease in revenues. Therefore, the Committee
estimates that H. Con. Res. 258 would have no effect on the
Federal budget.
COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XXI
Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, the Committee is required to include a list
of congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited
tariff benefits, as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of
rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. H. Con.
Res. 258 does not contain any earmarks, limited tax benefits,
or limited tariff benefits under clause 9(e), 9(f), or 9(g) of
rule XXI.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, H. Con. Res. 258 is a resolution of the
House of Representatives, and therefore does not have the force
of law. As such, clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII does not apply.
FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT
H. Con. Res. 258 contains no Federal mandates.
PREEMPTION CLARIFICATION
Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local,
or tribal law. The Committee states that H. Con. Res. 258 does
not preempt any state, local, or tribal law.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act are created by this
legislation.
APPLICABILITY TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the resolution does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (Public Law
104-1).
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
H. Con. Res. 258 makes no changes in existing law.