[House Report 107-197]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
107th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
1st Session 107-197
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SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF RED RIBBON WEEK IN PROMOTING DRUG-FREE
COMMUNITIES
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September 5, 2001.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Tauzin, from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Con. Res. 84]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Energy and Commerce, to whom was referred
the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 84) supporting the
goals of Red Ribbon Week in promoting drug-free communities,
having considered the same, report favorably thereon without
amendment and recommend that the concurrent resolution be
agreed to.
CONTENTS
Page
Purpose and Summary.............................................. 1
Background and Need for Legislation.............................. 2
Hearings......................................................... 2
Committee Consideration.......................................... 2
Committee Votes.................................................. 2
Committee Oversight Findings..................................... 3
Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives............ 3
New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures 3
Committee Cost Estimate.......................................... 3
Congressional Budget Office Estimate............................. 3
Federal Mandates Statement....................................... 4
Advisory Committee Statement..................................... 4
Constitutional Authority Statement............................... 4
Applicability to Legislative Branch.............................. 4
Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation................... 4
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
The purpose of H. Con. Res. 84 is to promote drug-free
communities through drug prevention efforts, education,
parental involvement, and community-wide support. Red Ribbon
Week is October 23-31, and it is recognized by Governors, State
Attorneys General, Parent Teacher Associations, and other
community groups. This Resolution declares that the Congress
supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week, and it encourages all
Americans to promote drug-free communities and to participate
in drug prevention activities to show support for healthy,
productive, drug-free lifestyles.
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 following the death of
Enrique ``Kiki'' Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Agent who was
close to uncovering the identities of key members of a Mexican
drug cartel. Saddened by his death and concerned by the
destruction caused by drugs in America, his friends and family
began wearing Red Ribbons in his honor to raise the
consciousness of communities throughout the Imperial Valley.
``Camarena Clubs'' sprouted throughout the region, sparking
public awareness about the importance of drug prevention.
This campaign eventually spread to other parts of the
United States. Other organizations, such as the National Family
Partnership, initiated a grassroots movement using the Red
Ribbon as a symbol of their commitment to drug free youth.
Red Ribbon Week activities engage over 80 million
participants annually. Red Ribbon awareness extends beyond the
month of October, with teachers utilizing lesson plans and
resources from National Family Partnership and its affiliate
members in thousands of schools and communities year-round. Red
Ribbon Week prevention activities are an important tool through
which local communities learn, educate, and act to ensure a
healthier future for our Nation's youth.
The program focuses on identifying resources for parents
and collaborating with community stakeholders to provide
primary prevention and education to strengthen healthy
families.
H. Con. Res. 84 recognizes the important strides the Nation
has made in combating drug abuse, and supports the goals of Red
Ribbon Week.
HEARINGS
The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing entitled,
``Advancing the Health of the American People: Addressing
Various Public Health Needs'' on June 27, 2001. The
Subcommittee heard testimony on H. Con. Res. 84 at the hearing.
The witness testifying on the bill was Ms. Judy Cushing,
Immediate Past President, National Family Partnership.
COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
On Wednesday, July 11, 2001, the Subcommittee on Health met
in open markup session and approved H. Con. Res. 84 for Full
Committee consideration, by a voice vote, a quorum being
present. On Wednesday, July 18, 2001, the Full Committee met in
open markup session and ordered H. Con. Res. 84 favorably
reported to the House by unanimous consent, a quorum being
present.
COMMITTEE VOTES
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives requires the Committee to list the record votes
on the motion to report legislation and amendments thereto.
There were no record votes taken in connection with ordering H.
Con. Res. 84 reported. A motion by Mr. Tauzin to order H. Con.
Res. 84 reported to the House was agreed to by unanimous
consent.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee held a legislative
hearing and made findings that are reflected in this report.
STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of H. Con. Res. 84 is to show the support of the
Congress for Red Ribbon Week in promoting drug-free
communities.
NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY, ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND TAX EXPENDITURES
In compliance with clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives, the Committee finds that H.
Con. Res. 84, a concurrent resolution supporting the goals of
Red Ribbon Week in promoting drug-free communities, would
result in no new or increased budget authority, entitlement
authority, or tax expenditures or revenues.
COMMITTEE COST ESTIMATE
The Committee adopts as its own the cost estimate prepared
by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ESTIMATE
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following is the cost estimate
provided by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section
402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974:
U.S. Congress,
Congressional Budget Office,
Washington, DC, August 13, 2001.
Hon. W.J. ``Billy'' Tauzin,
Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H. Con. Res. 84, a
concurrent resolution supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week
in promoting drug-free communities, as approved by the
Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 18, 2001.
If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Charles
Betley.
Sincerely,
Dan L. Crippen, Director.
Enclosure.
H. Con. Res. 84--Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week in promoting
drug-free communities
H. Con. Res. 84 would express the Congress' support of the
goals of Red Ribbon Week (October 23 through October 31, 2001)
and would encourage Americans to promote drug-free communities
and to participate in drug prevention activities. CBO estimates
that passing H. Con. Res. 84 would result in no cost to the
federal government.
The CBO staff contact is Charles Betley. This estimate was
approved by Robert A. Sunshine, Assistant Director for Budget
Analysis.
FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT
The Committee adopts as its own the estimate of Federal
mandates prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office pursuant to section 423 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform
Act.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT
No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act were created by this
legislation.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the Committee finds that the
Constitutional authority for this legislation is provided in
Article I, section 8, clause 3, which grants Congress the power
to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several
States, and with the Indian tribes.
APPLICABILITY TO LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE LEGISLATION
H. Con. Res. 84 urges the Congress to support the goals of
Red Ribbon Week, to promote drug-free communities through drug
prevention activities to show support for healthy, productive,
drug-free lifestyles.