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Oct. 28, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE.....” in the House of Representatives section

was mentioned in COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE..... on pages H5965-H6029 covering the 1st Session of the 117th Congress published on Oct. 28, 2021 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

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COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND

INFRASTRUCTURE

The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; which was read and, without objection, referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of

Representatives,

Washington, DC, October 27, 2021.Hon. Nancy Pelosi,Speaker, House of Representatives,Washington, DC.

Dear Madam Speaker: On October 27, 2021, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider twelve resolutions included in the General Services Administration's Capital Investment and Leasing Programs.

I have enclosed copies of the resolutions adopted.

Sincerely,

Peter A. DeFazio,

Chair.

Enclosures.

Committee Resolution

CONSTRUCTION--NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE, HUNTSVILLE, AL

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, additional appropriations are authorized for the site work, design, and construction of a new U.S. Courthouse of approximately 123,100 gross square feet, including 26 parking spaces, in Huntsville, AL, at an additional cost of $23,537,000, for a total project cost of

$110,000,000, a factsheet for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends the authorizations the Committee adopted on December 12, 2018, of Prospectus No. PAL-CTC-HU18 and on February 26, 2020.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--FEDERAL BUILDING--801 I STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Federal Building located at 801 I Street in Sacramento, CA, to backfill vacant space and reconfigure the industrial and historic first floor to improve its utility and accommodate additional future backfill opportunities, at a design cost of

$1,235,000, an estimated construction cost of $11,514,000, and a management and inspection cost of $836,000 for an estimated total project cost of $13,585,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--FEDERAL BUILDING--11000 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to remediate the fire-damaged East Annex at the Federal Building complex located at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA, and design for alteration of the Federal Building (main tower) at a design cost of $5,582,000, an estimated construction cost of

$24,521,000, and a management and inspection cost of

$1,307,000, for a total estimated cost of $31,410,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--RONALD REAGAN BUILDING COMPLEX, WASHINGTON, DC

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations including full replacement of the fire alarm system and completion of targeted fire protection and life safety repairs and upgrades throughout the Ronald Reagan Building Complex located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC, at a design cost of

$5,048,000, an estimated construction cost of $55,551,000, and a management and inspection cost of $4,201,000, for an estimated total project cost of $64,800,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--301 7th STREET SW REGIONAL OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, additional appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Regional Office Building located at 301 7th Street SW, in Washington, DC, to renovate and modernize the building to house the Department of Homeland Security, including upgrades to and replacement of multiple building systems, interior alterations, and exterior repairs at an additional design cost of $4,941,000, an additional estimated construction cost of $82,529,000 and an additional management and inspection cost of $1,702,000 for a total additional cost of

$89,172,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends the authorization the Committee adopted on September 30, 2020, of Prospectus No. PDC-0031-WA20.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--MAJOR GENERAL EMMETT J. BEAN FEDERAL CENTER, INDIANAPOLIS,

IN

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center located at 8899 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN, to complete critical repairs and upgrades to the building's exterior and window systems, replace the building's cooling tower, correct the resulting ongoing water infiltration and to repair the interior at an additional estimated construction cost of $2,107,000 and an estimated total project cost of $47,439,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends the authorization the Committee adopted on September 30, 2020, of Prospectus No. PIN-1703-IN21.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

ALTERATION--8930 ward parkway federal building, kansas city, mo

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to the 8930 Ward Parkway Federal Building located in Kansas City, MO, to modernize the building to address aging infrastructure, improve building performance, and correct code deficiencies at a design cost of $1,877,000, and eestimated construction cost of $20,820,000, and a management and inspection cost of

$1,222,000 for an estimated total project cost of

$23,919,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

alteration--mississippi river commission, vicksburg, ms

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations to modernize the Mississippi River Commission Building (MRC) located at 1400 Walnut Street in Vicksburg, MS. The project will provide for upgrades or replacements of aged building systems, building envelope, and historic windows, and address accessibility and life-safety issues at a design cost of $1,981,000, an estimated construction cost of $20,113,000, and a management and inspection cost of $1,655,000, for an estimated total project cost of $23,749,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

prospectus--alteration--joseph f. weis, jr. u.s. courthouse, pittsburgh, pa

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse (Weis Courthouse) located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, PA, to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, associated electrical systems, a section of the roof, and to provide lightning protection and a fall arrest system at an additional design cost of $3,065,000, an additional estimated construction cost of $27,167,000, and an additional management and inspection cost of $2,516,000 for an additional total cost of $32,748,000, and an estimated total project cost of $43,748,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution. This resolution amends the authorization the Committee adopted on September 30, 2020, of Prospectus No. PPA-0158-PI20.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

construction new u.s. courthouse annex--alteration federico degetau federal building and clemente ruiz nazario u.s. courthouse, san juan, pr

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for the design of the first phase of a multi-phase project for design and construction of a new U.S. Courthouse Annex of approximately 153,000 gross square feet, including 35 parking spaces, adjacent to the complex, along with alteration of the Federico Degetau Federal Building and Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse Complex in the Hato Rey section of San Juan, Puerto Rico, at a design cost of

$22,476,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall ensure that design of the new courthouse annex and alterations of the complex comply, at a minimum, with courtroom sharing requirements adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States.

Provided further, that the design of the new courthouse shall not deviate from the U.S. Courts Design Guide.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall ensure that the design of the new courthouse contains no more than 12 courtrooms, including seven for Active District Judges, one for Senior District Judges, and four for Magistrate Judges.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

alteration--jack brooks federal building--u.s. post office and courthouse, beaumont, tx

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the Jack Brooks Federal Building, U.S. Post Office and Courthouse at 300 Willow Street in Beaumont, TX. The project will address the building's deteriorating envelope, mitigate the impact of a humid climate, modernize outdated systems, preserve historic attributes, repair damaged portions of the interior, and undertake site and life-safety improvements at a design cost of $4,753,000, an estimated construction cost of $49,630,000, and a management and inspection cost of $2,822,000, for an estimated total project cost of $57,205,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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Committee Resolution

alteration--james v. hansen federal building, ogden, ut

Resolved by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Representatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Sec. 3307, appropriations are authorized for repairs and alterations for the James V. Hansen Federal Building located at 328 25th Street in Ogden, UT. The project will address the failing building facade, improve the seismic resiliency, backfill vacant space, upgrade elevators, and upgrade the building's main entrance to improve queuing and security at a design cost of

$2,065,000, an estimated construction cost of $18,054,000, and a management and inspection cost of $1,738,000, for an estimated total project cost of $21,857,000, a prospectus for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Provided, that the General Services Administration shall not delegate to any other agency the authority granted by this resolution.

Provided further, not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which a request from the Chair or Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives is received by the Administrator of General Services, the Administrator shall provide such Member a response in writing that provides any information requested regarding the project.

Provided further, that the Administrator of General Services shall aim to achieve net zero carbon buildings, if determined by the Administrator to be practical and cost-effective.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 190

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