H.R. 1079House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

February 23, 2007

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Introduced in House

February 15, 2007

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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Homeland Security Committee

February 15, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

February 16, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

February 23, 2007

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Rep. André CarsonD-IN-7 · Apr 30, 2008

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1079, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008. It is fitting that in April, the month that our taxes are due, we…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1079, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008. It is fitting that in April, the month that our taxes are due, we bring attention to the important issue of financial literacy.

As citizens face their taxes this year, they have also been facing the burden of increased financial difficulties as foreclosure rates soar, health care and energy costs continue to rise, and substantial numbers of jobs are cut. During this time of economic strain, it is especially crucial that consumers become knowledgeable about their own financial situation and that we take steps to ensure our children receive proper financial education to plan for their future.

In my district, groups such as the Indianapolis Asset Building Campaign are working to increase financial literacy in the city, especially among moderate and low income individuals. The campaign was spearheaded by my grandmother, Representative Julia Carson, former Mayor Bart Peterson, Momentive, Purdue Cooperative Extension, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, the Boner Center, Junior Achievement, the Internal Revenue Service and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

It has been proactive in connecting taxpayers with financial literacy information such as free preparation services, tax credit information, the availability of low or no cost savings accounts and predatory lending. These kinds of efforts are critical to stem the cyclical debt low and moderate income individuals frequently become trapped in.

I want to thank Chairman Frank for bringing light to this issue by holding a hearing in the Financial Services Committee and I want to also note Congressman Hinojosa's strong leadership in this issue and his dedication to educating consumers on the importance of debt management and asset building.

We must continue working on this issue to help consumers become savvy on the complex financial products we have in the marketplace today and prevent them from becoming dependent on credit or victims of predatory lending.

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 15, 2007

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1079

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 15, 2007

Mr. Carnahan (for himself, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. LaTourette, Mr. McCotter, and Mr. Graves) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit fees imposed in connection with background checks for the issuance of licenses to operate a motor vehicle transporting a hazardous material, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007.

Background records checks for motor vehicle licenses for the transportation of hazardous materials

Section 5103a(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(3)

Cost

The total amount of a fee imposed upon a person to cover costs, including administrative and other costs, associated with carrying out a background records check under this section shall not exceed $50.

(4)

Assistance to States

The Secretary may reimburse a State for costs incurred by the State in connection with background records checks carried out under this section.