United States · Law · HR
H.R. 4328 (105th)
Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999
Introduced
24 July 1998
Last action
21 October 1998 · Vote
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-277.
Sponsors
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Subjects
Environment, Aviation
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Transportation Title II: Related Agencies Title III: General Provisions Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Makes appropriations for FY 1999 (with specified rescissions, transfers of funds, limitations on obligations and direct loans, and liquidations of contract authorizations) for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Transportation; (2) the Coast Guard; (3) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (4) the Federal Highway Administration (FHA); (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) the Federal Railroad Administration; (7) the Federal Transit Administration; (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (9) the Research and Special Programs Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; and (11) the Surface Transportation Board. Title II: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1999 for: (1) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; and (2) the National Transportation Safety Board. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth specified prohibitions, limitations, permissions, and mandates with respect to the use of appropriations under this Act identical or very similar to those enacted in the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (Public Law 105-66). (Sec. 318) Reduces the amount of funds provided in this Act for the Transportation Administrative Service Center (TASC). (Sec. 321) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to convey, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in: (1) the U.S. Coast Guard Pass Manchac Light in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, to the State of Louisiana; and (2) the Tchefuncte River Range Rear Light in Madisonville, Louisiana, to the Town of Madisonville, Louisiana. (Sec. 323) Prohibits the use of funds (as in Public Law 105-66) for employee training which: (1) does not meet identified needs for knowledge, skills, and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties; (2) contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants; (3) does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluations; (4) contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or "new age" belief systems; (5) is offensive to, or designed to change, participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace; or (6) includes content related to human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) other than that necessary to make employees more aware of its medical ramifications and the workplace rights of HIV-positive employees. (Sec. 327) Prohibits expenditure of funds made available under this Act by any entity that does not agree to comply with the Buy American Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that entities receiving assistance under this Act should purchase only U.S.-made equipment and products to the greatest extent practicable. Prohibits the use of funds for contracts with persons falsely labeling products as made in America. (Sec. 328) Makes receipts collected from users of fitness centers operated by or for the Department of Transportation available to support their operation and maintenance. (Sec. 329) Declares that none of the funds in this Act shall be available to implement or enforce regulations that would result in the withdrawal of a slot from an air carrier at O'Hare International Airport in excess of the total slots withdrawn from that air carrier as of October 31, 1993, if such additional slot is to be allocated to another air carrier or foreign air carrier. (Sec. 330) Prohibits the provision of essential air service to communities in the 48 contiguous States that are fewer than 70 miles from the nearest large and medium hub airport, or that require a rate of subsidy per passenger in excess of $200 unless such point is greater than 210 miles from the nearest large or medium hub airport. (Sec. 333) Rescinds unobligated balances of funds made available in previous appropriations Acts for the National Civil Aviation Review Commission and for Urban Discretionary Grants. (Sec. 334) Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to dispose, at fair market, of all right, title, and interest of the United States in the Coast Guard Reserve Training Facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Grants the city of Jacksonville, Florida, the right of first refusal to purchase such property. (Sec. 336) Earmarks a specified amount of FAA funds only for activities and operations of the Centennial of Flight Commission. (Sec. 337) Authorizes the Secretary to waive repayment of any Federal-aid highway funds expended on the construction of high occupancy lanes or auxiliary lanes on I-287 in the State of New Jersey. Grants such waiver provided the State of New Jersey assures the Secretary that removal of the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions on such highway is in the public interest. (Sec. 338) Makes funds in previous appropriations Acts for a railroad-highway crossing project in Augusta, Georgia, available for other street, rail, and related improvements in the vicinity of the grade crossing of the CSX railroad and 15th Street in Augusta, Georgia. (Sec. 339) Earmarks specified amounts to be available only for fire and life safety improvements to the East River and North Tunnels and the subterranean complex of Pennsylvania Station (New York City). (Sec. 340) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act by the Coast Guard to issue or enforce certain regulations under the Edible Oil Regulatory Reform Act, unless such regulations recognize and provide, with respect to (animal) fats, (vegetable) oils, and greases, for differences in physical, chemical, biological, and other relevant properties, and in environmental effects. (Sec. 341) Makes certain funds for emergency railroad rehabilitation and repair available for repairs resulting from natural disasters occurring from September 1996 through July 10, 1998. (Sec. 343) Directs the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant to convey to the University of South Alabama all right, title, and interest of the U.S. Government in and to a decommissioned Coast Guard vessel if certain conditions are met by the recipient. (Sec. 345) Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to increase the obligation ceiling for FY 1999 for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs. (Sec. 346) Revises discretionary spending limits for FY 1999 and FY 2000 spending outlays in the nondefense and discretionary spending categories.
This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.
Timeline
3 February 1998
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
3 February 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation.
Source: Committee
3 February 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1998
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
16 July 1998
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
16 July 1998
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Committee
16 July 1998
Discharge
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Discharge
22 July 1998
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
22 July 1998
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
24 July 1998
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.
Source: Calendars
24 July 1998
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-648, by Mr. Wolf.
Source: Committee
24 July 1998
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-648, by Mr. Wolf.
Source: Committee
24 July 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 July 1998
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 510 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4328 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Amendments printed in H. Rept. 105-651 shall be considered as adopted. During consideration of the bill for further amendment in the Committee of the Whole, the Chairman may accord priority in recognition to a Member offering an amendment printed in the Congressional Record.
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Floor
Mr. Petri raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Petri stated that language on page 11 line 19 constituted legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 510 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4328 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Amendments printed in H. Rept. 105-651 shall be considered as adopted. During consideration of the bill for further amendment in the Committee of the Whole, the Chairman may accord priority in recognition to a Member offering an amendment printed in the Congressional Record.
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 510. (consideration: CR H6706-6735)
Source: Floor
29 July 1998
Passed
Rule H. Res. 510 passed House.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
The following Senate actions occurred pursuant to the order of July 23, 1998.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Shelby; Domenici; Specter; Bond; Gorton; Bennett; Faircloth; Stevens; Lautenberg; Byrd; Mikulski; Reid; Kohl; Murray; Inouye. (consideration: CR S9389)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2307 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9389)
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 25 (Roll No. 355). (consideration: CR H6735-6739)
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 25 (Roll No. 355).(consideration: CR H6735-6739)
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
30 July 1998
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4328.
Source: Floor
15 September 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Wolf, DeLay, Regula, Rogers, Packard, Callahan, Tiahrt, Aderholt, Livingston, Sabo, Torres, Olver, Pastor, Cramer, and Obey.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 September 1998
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7712)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 September 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to disagree to a provision in the Senate bill that amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to allow helicopters unrestricted access to wilderness areas in Alaska.
Source: Floor
15 September 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 September 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Sabo moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 September 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Wolf asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 105-825 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11044-11545)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-825 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11044-11545)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 1998
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 October 1998
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 333 - 95 (Roll No. 538). (consideration: CR H11592-11669)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 333 - 95 (Roll No. 538).(consideration: CR H11592-11669)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 1999.
Source: Floor
20 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Livingston brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-825 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 605.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 October 1998
Passed
Rule H. Res. 605 passed House.
Source: Floor
20 October 1998
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 605 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 4328 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Source: Floor
21 October 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-277.
Source: President
21 October 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
21 October 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
21 October 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 October 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
21 October 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
21 October 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1998
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 65-29. Record Vote No: 314.(consideration: CR S12810)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
Votes
21 October 1998 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 4328 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 65 · No 29 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Nay
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 21 October 1998 · Download file
- Public Print · 30 July 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 30 July 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 30 July 1998 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 30 July 1998 · Download file
- Reported in House · 24 July 1998 · Download file
Documents
15 official files
Public Law (text)
This file cannot be previewed here. Use View or Download.
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 21 October 1998
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 21 October 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 19 October 1998
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Received in Senate (text)
Received in Senate · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Received in Senate (PDF)
Received in Senate · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Print (text)
Public Print · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Public Print (PDF)
Public Print · EN · 30 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 30 July 1998
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 24 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 24 July 1998
ViewDownloadOpen at official source
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 24 July 1998
Leesvertaling
Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.
Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
- · hsap00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Capitol Visitor Center Authorization Act of 1997
- related to → To designate the Federal building located at 309 North Church Street in Dyersburg, Tennessee, as the "Jere Cooper Federal Building".
- related to → Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998
- related to → Western Hemisphere Drug Elimination Act
- related to → Jacob Joseph Chestnut-John Michael Gibson United States Capitol Visitor Center Act of 1998
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4328) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4328) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Drug Demand Reduction Act
- related to ← To redesignate a Federal building located in Washington, D.C., as the "Sidney R. Yates Federal Building".
- related to ← Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit the use of funds in the bill from being used for improvements to, or replacement of, the Miller Highway in New York City.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit any funds to be obligated or expended for closing any Coast Guard station in fiscal year 1999 unless such closure has been specifically authorized by law.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit the National Transportation Highway Traffic Safety Administration from implementing a dealing with a national identification card. The rule implements section 656 (b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996.
- amends ← An amendment to provide FAA operating funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
- amends ← An amendment to make a technical change to insure that specified funding is available to AMTRAK.
Showing 15 of 18 related records.
Related across the Repo ecosystem
Direct relationships are identifier-backed. Topic context means shared TopicMembership — not a citation and not causation.
Direct relationships
- Legal framework · Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 · H.R. 4328 (105th) · US
- Identifier matchPROJECTS_FROM
Same us record 105-hr-4328 projected from PoliticalRepo US row.
Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999
Sources
PoliticalRepo is an index and interpretation layer, not the authoritative legal source.
- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4328
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/4328
- us · 105-hr-4328 · source updated 7 April 2025