December 4, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H14091 States and its stewardship of the ma- Sec. 1. Short title. SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. rine environment. Sec. 2. Secretary. In this title: It was the foresight of the third Sec. 3. Table of contents. (1) EASTERN LEGACY SITES.—The term ‘‘Eastern Legacy sites’’ means the sites asso- President, Thomas Jefferson, that TITLE I—HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE STUDY ACT ciated with the preparation or return phases started us down this path of surveying Sec. 101. Short title. of the Lewis and Clark expedition, com- our coastal areas for the benefit of the Sec. 102. Special resource study. monly known as the ‘‘Eastern Legacy’’, in- Nation and laid the blueprint for what TITLE II—LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL cluding sites in Virginia, the District of Co- we now all know as the National Oce- HISTORIC TRAIL EXTENSION STUDY ACT lumbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, anic and Atmospheric Administration. West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Sec. 201. Short title. Indiana, Missouri, and Illinois. This includes My district is home to several out- Sec. 202. Definitions. standing NOAA facilities including the Sec. 203. Special resource study. the routes followed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, whether independently or to- Hollings Marine Laboratory and the TITLE III—BATTLE OF MATEWAN STUDY gether. Coastal Services Center, both of which ACT (2) TRAIL.—The term ‘‘Trail’’ means the are located in Charleston. These facili- Sec. 301. Short title. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail des- ties and their work are an important Sec. 302. Special resource study. ignated by section 5(a)(6) of the National part of the coastal South Carolina TITLE IV—BATTLE OF CAMDEN STUDY Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)(6)). community. ACT SEC. 203. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. NOAA has shown its dedication to Sec. 401. Short title. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- our Nation’s ocean and coastal re- Sec. 402. Special resource study. plete a special resource study of the Eastern Legacy sites to determine— sources. NOAA’s management and con- TITLE V—MISSISSIPPI RIVER STUDY ACT (1) the suitability and feasibility of adding servation actions have allowed all of us Sec. 501. Short title. these sites to the Trail; and to continue to enjoy our Nation’s Sec. 502. Special resource study. (2) the methods and means for the protec- tion and interpretation of these sites by the oceans and coastal resources. TITLE VI—FORT SAN GERONIMO STUDY National Park Service, other Federal, State, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ ACT on this important resolution, and I or local government entities or private or Sec. 601. Short title. non-profit organizations. congratulate NOAA for their 200 years. Sec. 602. Definitions. (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary Sec. 603. Special resource study. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. shall conduct the study in accordance with Speaker, I yield back the balance of TITLE VII—WOLF HOUSE STUDY ACT section 5(b) of the National Trails System my time. Sec. 701. Short title. Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)). Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I have Sec. 702. Special resource study. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after no further requests for time, and I TITLE VIII—RIM OF THE VALLEY the date on which funds are made available yield back the balance of my time. CORRIDOR STUDY ACT to carry out this title, the Secretary shall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sec. 801. Short title. submit to the Committee on Natural Re- Sec. 802. Special resource study. sources of the House of Representatives and question is on the motion offered by the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- TITLE IX—BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. sources of the Senate a report containing— TRAIL STUDY ACT BORDALLO) that the House suspend the (1) the results of the study; and rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Sec. 901. Short title. (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. Sec. 902. Special resource study. lution, H. Con. Res. 147. TITLE III—BATTLE OF MATEWAN STUDY TITLE X—HUNTING AND FISHING The question was taken. ACT Sec. 1001. Hunting and fishing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being TITLE XI—SENSE OF CONGRESS This title may be cited as the ‘‘Battle of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Sec. 1101. Sense of congress. Matewan Study Act’’. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, on TITLE I—HARRY S TRUMAN BIRTHPLACE SEC. 302. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. that I demand the yeas and nays. STUDY ACT (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. plete a special resource study of the sites The yeas and nays were ordered. and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, as- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Harry S Truman Birthplace Study Act’’. sociated with the Battle of Matewan (also ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the known as the Matewan Massacre) of May 19, Chair’s prior announcement, further SEC. 102. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. 1920 to determine— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- proceedings on this motion will be (1) the suitability and feasibility of desig- plete a special resource study of the Harry S nating certain historic areas of Matewan, postponed. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site in West Virginia as a unit of the National Park f Lamar, Missouri to determine— System; and (1) the suitability and feasibility of adding AMERICA’S HISTORICAL AND (2) the methods and means for the protec- the birthplace site to the Harry S Truman tion and interpretation of these sites by the NATURAL LEGACY STUDY ACT National Historic Site or designating the National Park Service, other Federal, State, site as a separate unit of the National Park Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I move or local government entities or private or System; and to suspend the rules and pass the bill non-profit organizations. (H.R. 3998) to authorize the Secretary (2) the methods and means for the protec- (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary of the Interior to conduct special re- tion and interpretation of the Harry S Tru- shall conduct the study in accordance with man Birthplace State Historic Site by the section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. sources studies of certain lands and National Park Service, other Federal, State, structures to determine the appro- 1a–5). or local government entities or private or (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after priate means for preservation, use, and non-profit organizations. the date on which funds are made available management of the resources associ- (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary to carry out this title, the Secretary shall ated with such lands and structures, as shall conduct the study in accordance with submit to the Committee on Natural Re- amended. section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. sources of the House of Representatives and The Clerk read the title of the bill. 1a–5). the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- The text of the bill is as follows: (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after sources of the Senate a report containing— the date on which funds are made available (1) the results of the study; and H.R. 3998 to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- submit to the Committee on Natural Re- TITLE IV—BATTLE OF CAMDEN STUDY resentatives of the United States of America in sources of the House of Representatives and ACT Congress assembled, the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sources of the Senate a report containing— This title may be cited as the ‘‘Battle of (1) the results of the study; and This Act may be cited as ‘‘America’s His- Camden Study Act’’. torical and Natural Legacy Study Act’’. (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. SEC. 402. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. SEC. 2. SECRETARY. TITLE II—LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- For the purposes of this Act, the term HISTORIC TRAIL EXTENSION STUDY ACT plete a special resource study of the site of ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the In- SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. the Battle of Camden fought in South Caro- terior. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Lewis and lina on August 16, 1780, and the site of His- SEC. 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Clark National Historic Trail Extension toric Camden, which is currently a National The table of contents is as follows: Study Act’’. Park System Affiliated Area, to determine—

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(1) the suitability and feasibility of desig- (2) the methods and means for the protec- (d) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after nating these sites as a unit or units of the tion and interpretation of Fort San the date on which funds are made available National Park System; and Gero´ nimo and other related resources by the to carry out this title, the Secretary shall (2) the methods and means for the protec- National Park Service, other Federal, State, submit to the Committee on Natural Re- tion and interpretation of these sites by the or local government entities or private or sources of the House of Representatives and National Park Service, other Federal, State, non-profit organizations. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- or local government entities or private or (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary sources of the Senate a report containing— non-profit organizations. shall conduct the study in accordance with (1) the results of the study; and (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. shall conduct the study in accordance with 1a–5). TITLE IX—BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after TRAIL STUDY ACT 1a–5). the date on which funds are made available (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after to carry out this title, the Secretary shall SEC. 901. SHORT TITLE. the date on which funds are made available submit to the Committee on Natural Re- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Butterfield to carry out this title, the Secretary shall sources of the House of Representatives and Overland Trail Study Act’’. submit to the Committee on Natural Re- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- SEC. 902. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. sources of the House of Representatives and sources of the Senate a report containing— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- (1) the results of the study; and plete a special resource study along the ‘‘Ox- sources of the Senate a report containing— (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. Bow Route’’ of the Butterfield Overland (1) the results of the study; and TITLE VII—WOLF HOUSE STUDY ACT Trail in the States of Missouri, Tennessee, (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE. TITLE V—MISSISSIPPI RIVER STUDY ACT Arizona, and California to evaluate— This title may be cited as the ‘‘Wolf House (1) a range of alternatives for protecting SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE. Study Act’’. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Mississippi and interpreting the resources of the trail River Study Act’’. SEC. 702. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. area, including alternatives for potential ad- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- SEC. 502. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. dition of the trail area to the National Trails plete a special resource study of the Wolf (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- System; and plete a special resource study along the House located on Highway 5 in Norfork, Ar- (2) the methods and means for the protec- route of the Mississippi River in the counties kansas, to determine— tion and interpretation of this trail by the contiguous to the river from its headwaters (1) the suitability and feasibility of desig- National Park Service, other Federal, State, in the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of Mex- nating the Wolf House as a unit of the Na- or local government entities or private or ico to evaluate— tional Park System; and non-profit organizations. (1) a range of alternatives for protecting (2) the methods and means for the protec- (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary and interpreting the resources along the tion and interpretation of the Wolf House by shall conduct the study in accordance with route of the Mississippi River, including al- the National Park Service, other Federal, section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. ternatives for potential addition of all or State, or local government entities or pri- 1a–5) or section 5(b) of the National Trails portions of the route to the National Trails vate or non-profit organizations. System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)) as appropriate. (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary System; and (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after shall conduct the study in accordance with (2) the methods and means for the protec- the date on which funds are made available section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. tion and interpretation of the route by the to carry out this title, the Secretary shall 1a–5). National Park Service, other Federal, State, submit to the Committee on Natural Re- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after or local government entities or private or sources of the House of Representatives and the date on which funds are made available non-profit organizations. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- to carry out this title, the Secretary shall (b) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary sources of the Senate a report containing— shall conduct the study in accordance with submit to the Committee on Natural Re- (1) the results of the study; and section 8 (c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. sources of the House of Representatives and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. 1a–5) or section 5(b) of the National Trails the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- TITLE X—HUNTING AND FISHING sources of the Senate a report containing— System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(b)) as appropriate. SEC. 1001. HUNTING AND FISHING. (c) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after (1) the results of the study; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. Each study authorized by this Act shall the date on which funds are made available document the State and local laws governing TITLE VIII—RIM OF THE VALLEY to carry out this title, the Secretary shall hunting and fishing within the study area. submit to the Committee on Natural Re- CORRIDOR STUDY ACT TITLE XI—SENSE OF CONGRESS sources of the House of Representatives and SEC. 801. SHORT TITLE. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Rim of the SEC. 1101. SENSE OF CONGRESS. sources of the Senate a report containing— Valley Corridor Study Act’’. It is the sense of Congress that any subse- (1) the results of the study; and SEC. 802. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. quent legislation affecting the status of the (2) any recommendations of the Secretary. areas subject to the special resources studies (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- ´ authorized under this Act shall be supported TITLE VI—FORT SAN GERONIMO STUDY plete a special resource study of the area by the results of the relevant studies author- ACT known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor, ized by this Act. SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. generally including the mountains encircling This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fort San the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Santa The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Gero´ nimo Study Act’’. Clarita, Simi, and Conejo Valleys in Cali- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS. fornia, to determine— Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) and the gentle- For the purposes of this title: (1) the suitability and feasibility of desig- woman from Washington (Mrs. (1) FORT SAN GERO´ NIMO.—The term ‘‘Fort nating all or a portion of the corridor as a MCMORRIS RODGERS) each will control San Gero´ nimo’’ (also known as ‘‘Fortı´n de unit of the Santa Monica Mountains Na- 20 minutes. San Gero´ nimo del Boquero´ n’’) means the fort tional Recreation Area; and and grounds listed on the National Register (2) the methods and means for the protec- The Chair recognizes the gentle- of Historic Places and located near Old San tion and interpretation of this corridor by woman from Guam. Juan, Puerto Rico. the National Park Service, other Federal, GENERAL LEAVE (2) RELATED RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘re- State, or local government entities or pri- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I ask lated resources’’ means other parts of the vate or non-profit organizations. unanimous consent that all Members fortification system of old San Juan that are (b) DOCUMENTATION.—In conducting the have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- not currently included within the boundary study authorized under subsection (a), the of San Juan National Historic Site, such as Secretary shall document— tend their remarks and include extra- sections of the City Wall or other fortifica- (1) the process used to develop the existing neous material on the bill under con- tions. Santa Monica Mountains National Recre- sideration. SEC. 603. SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY. ation Area Fire Management Plan and Envi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall com- ronmental Impact Statement (September objection to the request of the gentle- plete a special resource study of Fort San 2005); and woman from Guam? Gero´ nimo and other related resources, to de- (2) all activity conducted pursuant to the There was no objection. termine— plan referred to in paragraph (1) designed to Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield (1) the suitability and feasibility of includ- protect lives and property from wildfire. ing Fort San Gero´ nimo and other related re- (c) STUDY REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary myself such time as I may consume. sources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall conduct the study in accordance with H.R. 3998 was introduced by our col- as part of San Juan National Historic Site; section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. league from Arizona, the chairman of and 1a–5). the National Parks, Forests and Public

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I particularly would like to tinues to rapidly grow and develop in way to preserve and interpret them, in- thank the gentleman from Arkansas the spirit of the old American West, it cluding an evaluation of whether they (Mr. BOOZMAN) for writing a bill that I is so important that we remember merit inclusion in the National Park think went above and beyond the call what brought us to this point. It is our System or the National Trails System. of duty in trying to ensure that the duty to our children and grandchildren Special resource studies are an im- rights of citizens who would be in this that we take the time to mark the portant tool in preserving and inter- study area are protected, as well as en- paths our ancestors took across our preting the Nation’s natural and cul- suring that the maximum amount of country. tural history. Even if a study concludes participation can be given to those peo- I respectfully ask my colleagues to that involvement of the Federal Gov- ple who are living in that particular vote in favor of H.R. 3998. And I want ernment is not recommended, these area. to thank the committee so much, and studies provide important information There are also some elements in the the committee staff. It has really been and options for the local, the State, or bill as it came out of committee that I a pleasure to work with you guys to the private landowners charged with found personally egregious. Those have help us as we worked forward in iron- managing these resources. been removed from the bill that is ing out the kinks. Mr. Speaker, hearings have been held here. I would like to thank the chair- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance on eight of the measures included in man of the committee and the of my time. this legislation over the course of this subcommitees respectively as well as Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I ask year. The ninth study passed the House Democratic staff for making changes unanimous consent to reclaim my in the last Congress. These study pro- in this particular bill in a way that I time. posals have been sponsored or cospon- find very appealing. I appreciate them The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sored by more than 50 of our col- for entering into discussions in an ef- objection to the request of the gentle- leagues, both Democrats and Repub- fort to find some kind of bipartisan co- woman from Guam? licans. The studies range geographi- operation with this, and I also am very There was no objection. cally from California to Puerto Rico appreciative of the professional man- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield and from President Truman’s birth- ner in which the Democrat staff such time as he may consume to the place to Lewis and Clark’s expedition worked with our staff in coming up gentleman from South Carolina, the of discovery. with a bill that I think is very positive Honorable JOHN SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, special resource studies coming out of here. Mr. SPRATT. I thank the gentlelady are some of the most common and pop- With the bill that is now before us, I for the generous grant of time and I ular types of legislation that our col- certainly have no objections to this rise in support, Mr. Speaker, of the leagues ask the Natural Resources particular bill, and I wish to express America’s Historical and National Leg- Committee to consider. So we are my appreciation for putting this par- acy Study Act. happy to recommend these worthy ticular piece of legislation in a form This bill authorizes studies into the study proposals to the House. that I think is commendable, and we suitability of 10 sites as candidates for I urge all of my colleagues to support can commend it and represent it and the National Park System. It is the H.R. 3998. encourage our fellow Members of the first step towards preserving some of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of House to vote for it. our most important historical sights my time. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. and some of our most precious national Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 3 min- resources, many of which are vulner- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I utes to the gentleman from Arkansas able to development unless we act, and may consume. (Mr. BOOZMAN). act now. One of the 10 sites is located While H.R. 3998 contains titles that Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the heart of my district, the Battle are a concern to some, it also contains today in support of H.R. 3998, in par- of Camden. studies that are worthy of special rec- ticular title X of the bill, the I introduced the Battle of Camden ognition for the effort and diligence Butterfield Overland Trail Study Act. Study Act in the 108th Congress, and I that their sponsors put into them. In This title directs the Secretary of the am thankful that Congress is now fi- particular, I would like to thank Rep- Interior to conduct a special resource nally considering it as part of this Na- resentative BOOZMAN and his staff for study of the Butterfield Overland Trail, tional Legacy Study Act. This site has their hard work on the Butterfield which stretches from Missouri to Cali- been a national historic landmark Overland Trail Study Act. Congress- fornia. Before the railroad and even the since 1962, but it does not enjoy the man BOOZMAN reached out to all Mem- famed Pony Express, the Butterfield support and protection offered by being bers whose districts will be a part of Trail was the only connection between an official unit of the National Park this study and made sure that they had the eastern United States and the rap- System. no objections. He also ensured that all idly expanding west coast. The Battle of Camden was fought on private property rights would be pro- August 16, 1780, and was a crushing de- tected. His actions are exemplary and b 1430 feat for American patriot forces. In- should be commended. Commissioned by Congress in 1857, deed, some regard it as the high water- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of John Butterfield established a trail mark of British supremacy in the my time. that could be traveled by stagecoach Southern colonies. So it’s fair to ask, if Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I have from the Mississippi River to San this battle was such a crushing defeat no further requests for time, and I Francisco in a remarkable 25 days. for the American patriots, why should yield back the balance of my time. While the original purpose of the we commemorate it at all? Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. trail has long been surpassed by mod- Well, to start with, this battle was Speaker, I yield such time as he may ern technology, the trail survives with lost by General Horatio Gates. The consume to the gentleman from Utah the potential to be a great link to our hero of Saratoga was a political favor- (Mr. BISHOP). Nation’s past, attracting tourists with ite in the Continental Congress, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I appreciate the its educational and historic appeal, as after the fall of Charleston, the Con- time being yielded. well as a tool to educate our children gress sent him south to command what Mr. Speaker, one of the processes of about our country’s storied history. remained of our forces. Congress ap- this particular bill is one that I hope I have worked with the National Re- pointed Gates without consulting we do not replicate very often because sources Committee to ensure that ex- Washington, who would have sent Na- indeed there are nine separate bills treme caution is given to protecting thaniel Greene.

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Parks. the property and its historic contents became For its part, the Congress learned I was honored to introduce this legislation stuck in limbo, with only minimal protection from this bitter experience its proper on behalf of the people of Lamar, a commu- and threatened by possible vandalism, theft, role in assigning general officers, and nity located in Southwestern Missouri that has or fire. At that time, there was an urgent need years later that principle was built done much groundwork for the inclusion of the to protect this important property, so I re- into the Constitution. In replacing State Historic Site in our Federal system. The quested the Secretary of the Interior to exer- Gates after the Battle of Camden, Con- bill would further honor the 33rd President of cise his authority to designate and administer gress deferred to Washington and the United States and Missouri’s favorite son, President Truman’s home as a national his- Washington dispatched Greene to the President Harry S. Truman. toric site. The Department refused, and I Carolinas. On May 8, 1884, Harry Truman was born in quickly introduced legislation to establish the With Charleston and then Camden a downstairs bedroom of a small frame house site. My bill passed the House on December subdued, Cornwallis began a drive in Lamar, MO. The Truman birthplace, which 13, 1982, but the Senate failed to act on it be- north to mop up resistance with Major the family occupied until Harry was 11 months fore the end of the session. Ferguson on the west side of the Broad old, was built between 1880 and 1882. In Fortunately, the Interior Secretary came to River and General Cornwallis on the 1959, the United Auto Workers donated the his senses and signed a secretarial order des- east. home to the State of Missouri, after buying it ignating the home as a national historic site. In The Battle of Camden left new doubts some years earlier to preserve its rich cultural 1983, however, I wrote legislation to codify the about local militia, and how reliable or significance. Since its addition to the Missouri Secretary’s directive. In May 1983, Congress effective they could be, other than to State Parks System, much work has been unanimously approved and President Ronald harass British troops. But as Corn- done to maintain the dignity and historical rel- Reagan signed into law my bill that created wallis’ forces moved through the evance of the residence, and many Americans the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in upcountry, they learned the Carolina make their way through the site each year. Independence. patriot militia could not be taken When the Mayor of Lamar, Keith Divine, Since that time, Congress has authorized lightly. wrote to me earlier this year asking me to in- the National Park Service to add other histori- As Ferguson made his way through troduce legislation to begin the process of in- cally significant Truman family sites to the the foothills of the Blue Ridge, he cluding President Truman’s birthplace in our Federal property—in 1989, additional family threatened to apply ‘‘fire and steel’’ to National Park System, I was honored to homes near 219 Delaware Street and in 1993, anyone who refused allegiance to the oblige. In my view and in the view of the local the Truman Farm Home near Grandview, MO. crown. Settlers from over the moun- community, doing so would add perhaps the So, here we are on December 4, 2007, con- tain got the message. More than a most critical piece of Harry Truman’s life, the sidering my legislation to direct the Interior thousand mustered at Sycamore Shoals place of his birth, to the current group of na- Secretary to study whether it is feasible to in- for a fight with Ferguson. On October tional historic sites that honor the legacy of clude another important historic site—Presi- 7, 1780, they found Ferguson encamped our 33rd President. And, doing so would foster dent Truman’s birthplace—to our National on the top of Kings Mountain; and economic development in Lamar and in Barton Park System. after settling on tactics, they attacked County. As someone who cherishes the life and leg- systematically. In less than an hour, As a matter of record, let me share with you acy of Harry Truman, I am hopeful this bill will Ferguson was dead, and hundreds of his briefly my personal connection with President become law and that the National Park Serv- troops were also dead, wounded or Truman and with the legislation creating the ice’s study will proceed quickly and will yield taken prisoner. original Harry S. Truman National Historic Site favorable results. Kings Mountain is widely regarded as in Independence, MO. Over the years, Lamar, the State of Mis- the turning point of the Revolution in I came to personally know President Tru- souri, and the University of Missouri Extension the South, but we cannot fully appre- man through my father, Ike Skelton, Sr., who have put into place a development plan for the ciate its significance unless we under- developed a friendship with him some 78 Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. stand its context, the Battles of Cam- years ago at the dedication of the Pioneer If approved, I am confident the Federal study den and Charleston. Mother Statue—the Madonna of the Trail—lo- will look favorably upon the community’s work Three months later, Morgan would cated in my hometown of Lexington, MO. At and will take into consideration the positive meet Tarleton at Hannah’s Cowpens, that time, Harry Truman was a county com- economic impact for the Lamar and Barton just 15 miles from Kings Mountain. missioner in neighboring Jackson County and County area, which has experienced consider- Tarleton’s defeat at Cowpens and Corn- my father was a well-known lawyer and Dem- able economic hardship in recent months be- wallis’ pursuit of Morgan into Virginia ocrat. Through the years, I developed my own cause a major employer, O’Sullivan Industries, would eventually lead Cornwallis to friendship with this genuinely nice person we closed its doors. Yorktown in total defeat. call the ‘‘Man from Independence.’’ I urge my colleagues to approve H.R. 3998 The Revolutionary War was a very He was a son of rural Missouri whose hand- today. near thing which could easily have shake was firm, whose honesty and personal Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. gone either way, and that’s why the integrity were never questioned, and whose Speaker, I yield back the balance of Battle of Camden is so essential to un- devotion to his beloved wife, Bess, to his my time. derstanding the Revolutionary War. daughter Margaret Truman Daniel, and to his Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I have The Continentals and the patriots may friends was enduring. He led our country no further speakers, and I yield back have lost that battle, but they learned through some difficult periods and made cou- the balance of my time. from bitter experience and came back rageous, principled decisions during his presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to fight and win another day. dency. question is on the motion offered by I thank the committee, in particular In the past, Congress has honored Presi- the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Chairmen RAHALL and GRIJALVA, Ms. dent Truman by designating sites in Missouri BORDALLO) that the House suspend the BORDALLO, and my good colleague from important to his life as part of America’s Na- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3998, as South Carolina, HENRY BROWN, for in- tional Park System. In 1982 and 1983, I amended. cluding the Battle of Camden in your worked with the late Senator Tom Eagleton The question was taken. bill; and I encourage every Member to and former Senator Jack Danforth to pass leg- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the vote for the adoption of this fine piece islation designating the home of Harry and opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being of legislation. Bess Truman in Independence, MO, as the in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take Harry S. Truman National Historic Site. The Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, this means to express my support for H.R. site, which consisted at that time of President on that I demand the yeas and nays. 3998, which includes a piece of legislation en- and Mrs. Truman’s home at 219 N. Delaware The yeas and nays were ordered.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:14 Dec 05, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04DE7.016 H04DEPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN December 4, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H14095 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the project, the railroad apparently citizens. I would encourage all of my ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the conveyed portions of the right-of-way colleagues to support this legislation. Chair’s prior announcement, further to the city for construction of the Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I re- proceedings on this motion will be trench. It is not clear whether Union serve the balance of my time. postponed. Pacific had authority to make such a Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. f conveyance given the Federal rever- Speaker, I yield back the balance of sionary interest. H.R. 2246, as amended, my time. VALIDATING CONVEYANCES MADE would simply release any Federal re- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield BY THE UNION PACIFIC RAIL- versionary interest in the specific par- back the balance of my time, and I ROAD COMPANY cels involved in the project. So given want to thank the gentlewoman from Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I move the City’s enormous investment in this Washington (Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS) to suspend the rules and pass the bill project and that the parcels in question for co-managing our bills today from (H.R. 2246) to validate certain convey- will continue to be used for purposes the Resources Committee. ances made by the Union Pacific Rail- related to the operation of the rail line, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The road Company of lands located in Reno, clearing title to these parcels is appro- question is on the motion offered by Nevada, that were originally conveyed priate. So I urge all of our colleagues the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. by the United States to facilitate con- to support H.R. 2246. BORDALLO) that the House suspend the struction of transcontinental railroads, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2246, as and for other purposes, as amended. my time. amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. The question was taken; and (two- The text of the bill is as follows: Speaker, I yield myself such time as I thirds being in the affirmative) the H.R. 2246 may consume. rules were suspended and the bill, as Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman from amended, was passed. resentatives of the United States of America in Guam has explained the bill very well. The title was amended so as to read: Congress assembled, I thank her, as well as Chairman ‘‘A bill to provide for the release of any SECTION 1. RAILROAD LANDS DEFINED. GRIJALVA, for working with us to move reversionary interest of the United For the purposes of this Act, the term this legislation out of committee and States in and to certain lands in Reno, ‘‘railroad lands’’ means those lands within through the House. Nevada.’’. the City of Reno, Nevada, located within por- I would like to recognize the sponsor A motion to reconsider was laid on tions of sections 10, 11, and 12 of T.19 N., R. of this legislation, Congressman DEAN the table. 19 E., and portions of section 7 of T.19 N., R. 20 E., Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, that HELLER from Nevada, and yield him f were originally granted to the Union Pacific such time as he may consume. Mr. HELLER of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, NORTH BAY WATER REUSE Railroad under the provisions of the Act of PROGRAM ACT OF 2007 July 1, 1862, commonly known as the Union I rise today in support of H.R. 2246, Pacific Railroad Act. which will resolve outdated Federal re- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I SEC. 2. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST. versionary interests in land important move to suspend the rules and pass the Any reversionary interests of the United to the City of Reno, Nevada, which I bill (H.R. 236) to authorize the Sec- States (including interests under the Act of represent. retary of the Interior to create a Bu- July 1, 1862, commonly known as the Union The reversionary interest concerns a reau of Reclamation partnership with Pacific Railroad Act) in and to the railroad rail line that goes through downtown the North Bay Water Reuse Authority lands as defined in section one of this Act Reno. The City of Reno and the Union and other regional partners to achieve are hereby released. Pacific/Southern Pacific join together objectives relating to water supply, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to submerge a portion of the track water quality, and environmental res- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from below street level as a result of merger toration, as amended. Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) and the gentle- between the two railroads. The Clerk read the title of the bill. woman from Washington (Mrs. As part of the project, known as The text of the bill is as follows: MCMORRIS RODGERS) each will control RETRAC, the railroad agreed to grant H.R. 236 20 minutes. the City of Reno title to the land im- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The Chair recognizes the gentle- mediately surrounding the right-of- resentatives of the United States of America in woman from Guam. way for the project within the city. Congress assembled, GENERAL LEAVE This bill assists in the revitalization SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I ask and economic development in this com- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘North Bay unanimous consent that all Members munity. Water Reuse Program Act of 2007’’. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- Title for these lands was originally SEC. 2. PROJECT AUTHORIZATION. tend their remarks and include extra- granted to the railroad in 1866 to facili- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- neous material on the bill under con- tate construction of a transcontinental water and Groundwater Study and Facilities sideration. rail system. However, when the United Act (Public Law 102-575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end States granted the right-of-way to the the following: objection to the request of the gentle- railroad, it retained a reversionary in- ‘‘SEC. 16ll. NORTH BAY WATER REUSE PRO- woman from Guam? terest in the land to ensure that it was, GRAM. There was no objection. in fact, used to facilitate the building ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, the of the railroad. This purpose obviously ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible enti- Union Pacific Railroad operates a rail was satisfied many years ago. ty’ means a member agency of the North Bay line through downtown Reno, Nevada. This reversionary interest is an obso- Water Reuse Authority of the State located in Like similar corridors across the West, lete restriction on the title of the land the North San Pablo Bay watershed in— the rail line was created on Federal granted to the City of Reno, and H.R. ‘‘(A) Marin County; land in the 19th century to facilitate ‘‘(B) Napa County; 2246 instructs the Secretary of the In- ‘‘(C) Solano County; or development of a transcontinental rail terior to release the reversionary inter- ‘‘(D) Sonoma County. system. The grant to the railroad in- est originally created in 1866. ‘‘(2) WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE cludes a requirement that the land re- I appreciate the chairman of the PROJECT.—The term ‘water reclamation and vert back to Federal ownership should committee, and also Chairman reuse project’ means a project carried out by the it ever be abandoned by the railroad. GRIJALVA and his staff, for the work Secretary and an eligible entity in the North The City of Reno has undertaken a they have done on this legislation. I San Pablo Bay watershed relating to— massive project to move approximately also want to thank Reno Mayor ‘‘(A) water quality improvement; ‘‘(B) wastewater treatment; two miles of the rail line into a con- Cashell, who came out to Washington ‘‘(C) water reclamation and reuse; crete trench constructed alongside the to testify on this piece of legislation, ‘‘(D) groundwater recharge and protection; existing track to improve safety and and the City of Reno for their contin- ‘‘(E) surface water augmentation; or traffic flow through downtown. As part ued support and the efforts by their ‘‘(F) other related improvements.

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