Transportation Equity Act - Remarks to Amendment No. 17 Offered By Mr. Bachus

TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS--PETITIONS, ETC. -- (House of Representatives - April 01, 2004)

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The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 17 printed in House Report No. 108-456.

AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. BACHUS

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Bachus amendment. I understand the effects that the new hours of service rule is having on the trucking industry and I also understand the unique operation of the motion picture drivers.

There are a number of groups who are seeking a modification to the hours of service rule and its for a simple reason-one size doesn't fit all.

The modifications sought by individual groups are understandable and I do support the motion picture industry's efforts. However, I also want to mention that I am also a strong supporter of taking a broader approach to assist all drivers, including short-haul operators in dealing with the new rule.

Options such as providing another 16-hour day to the short-haul drivers and providing all drivers with a defined two-hour rest period are viable options. I plan to continue working on this issue because there are several matters that deserve consideration.

Again, I support the Bereuter amendment and I thank the gentleman for yielding.

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The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. Hastings of Washington). All time has expired.

The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Bachus).

The question was taken; and the Chairman pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote, and pending that, I make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Bachus) will be postponed.

The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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