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H.R. 4328 (105th)

Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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

Environment · Aviation

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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1998

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  2. 3 February 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  3. 3 February 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 March 1998

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 July 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 1998

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 1998

    Discharge

    First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 22 July 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 July 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 24 July 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 24 July 1998

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-648, by Mr. Wolf.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 July 1998

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-648, by Mr. Wolf.

    Source: Committee

  13. 24 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 29 July 1998

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 29 July 1998

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 510. (consideration: CR H6706-6735)

    Source: Floor

  20. 29 July 1998

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 510 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  21. 30 July 1998

    Floor

    The following Senate actions occurred pursuant to the order of July 23, 1998.

    Source: Floor

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  25. 30 July 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  26. 30 July 1998

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 391 - 25 (Roll No. 355). (consideration: CR H6735-6739)

    Source: Floor

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 30 July 1998

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 15 September 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 15 September 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Sabo moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 15 September 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Wolf asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 2 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 2 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 19 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 105-825 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11044-11545)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 19 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-825 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11044-11545)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 19 October 1998

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 19 October 1998

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 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

  44. 20 October 1998

    Passed

    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 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

  46. 20 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 20 October 1998

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 605 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  50. 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

  51. 21 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-277.

    Source: President

  52. 21 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  53. 21 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  54. 21 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  55. 21 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  56. 21 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  57. 21 October 1998

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 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

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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