10/22/09 7:56 PM
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-311 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Transportation Secretary, to study whether there is a continued need for a supplemental air and maritime navigation system as a backup to GPS.
10/22/09 7:55 PM
On agreeing to the LoBiondo amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/22/09 7:51 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LoBiondo amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. LoBiondo.
10/22/09 7:51 PM
An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-311 to require the secretary of the Department the Coast Guard is operating in to study military family housing and military unaccompanied housing available to members and officers of the Coast Guard, would authorize the Coast Guard to spend funds on child development services, would authorize the Navy Secretary to provide support services to chaplain-led programs for Coast Guard members, would authorize the President to award a Coast Guard cross and silver star when a Coast Guard member distinguishes himself or herself in armed conflict.
10/22/09 7:50 PM
On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/22/09 7:46 PM
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-311 to request a study and report examining the Coast Guard's ability to respond to effects resulting from changes in U.S. immigration policy toward Haiti.
On agreeing to the Mica amendment Failed by voice vote.
10/22/09 7:46 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Oberstar amendment No. 2.
Amendment offered by Mr. Oberstar.
10/22/09 7:36 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 853, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mica amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Mica.
10/22/09 7:36 PM
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-311 to require a GAO report on (1) the background checks and forms of identification required under state and local transportation security programs; (2) a determination of whether those requirements conflict with Federal programs; (3) a determination of whether those requirements assist in carrying out state and local government safety, security and law enforcement responsibilities; and (4) recommendations on ways to minimize redundant background checks and facilitate the sharing of data with state and local governments. It would also prohibit the secretary of the Department the Coast Guard is in from preventing a state or local government from requiring a separate background check for entry into any area covered by a vessel or facility security plan.
On agreeing to the Oberstar amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/22/09 7:23 PM
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-311 to (1) make a number of technical corrections to the bill; (2) add language regarding the delegation of authority by the Coast Guard to classification societies; (3) clarify language regarding the enforcement of Coast Guard-imposed security zones around hazardous materials terminals and tankers; and (4) address discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels; (5) would provide for an alternative licensing program for operators of uninspected passenger vessels on Lake Texoma in Texas and Oklahoma upon request of the Texas or Oklahoma Governors; (6) would require the Coast Guard's study of biometric identification to include facial and iris scan technology, would require the Homeland Security Secretary to study the Coast Guard's use of the combination of facial and iris recognition to rapidly identify individuals for security purposes, and would state the purpose of the study is to facilitate the use of a combination of facial and iris recognition; (7) would require the secretary of the Department of the Coast Guard is operating to report to Congress on the most common types of human errors that have led to oil spills from vessels, the most common types of `near miss' oil spill incidents, and includes recommendations to address these errors, and also require the secretary to use the findings of the report to take appropriate action domestically and at the International Maritime Organization to reduce the risk of oil spills caused by human error; (8) would provide that, in conducting mission analysis along the Rio Grande under section 1324, the Secretary shall work with all appropriate entities, as needed, to facilitate the collection of information; (9) would require the Great Lakes Maritime Institute to evaluate the employment base supported by the Great Lakes marine transportation system, including the number and types of jobs, and general demographics about the employees holding those jobs, such as their gender and age; (10) would require the secretary of the Department of the Coast Guard is operating to assess whether the use of transponders or RFIDs can be used to mitigate the threat of small boat attacks in major ports; would encourage the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with Canada to ensure that tugboat escorts are required for certain tank ships in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia, and in Haro Strait. The Secretary would consult with the Coast Guard, which shall consult with the State of Washington and affected tribal governments; (11) would require that the GAO report to Congress on the Coast Guard's efforts to recruit minority candidates to the Coast Guard Academy, which would include recommendations for enhancing such efforts; (12) would extend for two years, through December 31, 2011, an authorization to 063to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes
