Tom Latham: “I appreciate the intent of the amendment of the gentleman from Iowa. The gentleman introduced legislation that would…”

“I appreciate the intent of the amendment of the gentleman from Iowa. The gentleman introduced legislation that would require States to enact harsher penalties for reckless drivers who pass stopped school buses, and this amendment complements that legislation and, I think, sends a very, very important message. The legislation named in memory of the little girl the gentleman spoke about from Iowa who was killed so tragically, this is extremely important, I think, to raise the profile. I would hope that the authorizing committee in conference on the highway bill would take this into consideration and act on this very provision. As a cosponsor of the act, I commend the gentleman's effort and would accept the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Braley). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: highway traffic safety grants (liquidation of contract authorization) (limitation on obligations) (highway trust fund) Contingent upon reauthorization, for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of 23 U.S.C.…”