An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 110-760 to request the GAO to conduct a study on factors contributing to bridge construction and rehabilitation delays and ways to expedite construction projects.
What it does: 2 changes: renumbers, adds a section
Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT)Description
Amendment directed GAO to conduct a study on factors contributing to bridge construction and rehabilitation delays and ways to expedite construction projects.
What it changes
2 changes to H.R. 3999
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 3999, so they're shown as written.
Change 1: Renumbers sections (4) through (6) as (5) through (7)
RenumbersWherever the words appearOriginal wording
Redesignate sections 4 through 6 as sections 5 through 7, respectively.
Change 2: Adds SEC. 4. GAO STUDY after section 3
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 4. GAO STUDY.
Inserted: Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and report its findings to the Secretary of Transportation regarding--
Inserted: (1) the identification of factors that contribute to construction delays of bridge rehabilitation; and
Inserted: (2) any recommendations the Comptroller General may have to simplify and expedite the construction of bridges that are to be rehabilitated.
Original wording
After section 3, insert the following:
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As printed
Redesignate sections 4 through 6 as sections 5 through 7, respectively.
After section 3, insert the following:
SEC. 4. GAO STUDY.
Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall conduct a study and report its findings to the Secretary of Transportation regarding--
(1) the identification of factors that contribute to construction delays of bridge rehabilitation; and
(2) any recommendations the Comptroller General may have to simplify and expedite the construction of bridges that are to be rehabilitated.
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House amendment offered
July 23, 2008
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House amendment offered
July 23, 2008
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Shays.(consideration: CR H7032-7033; text: CR H7032-7033)
July 23, 2008 • 8:00 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 23, 2008 • 8:08 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 23, 2008 • 8:08 PM
Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Shays. (consideration: CR H7032-7033; text: CR H7032-7033)
July 23, 2008 • 8:00 PM
On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
July 23, 2008 • 8:08 PM