[House Report 107-810]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



                                                 Union Calendar No. 511
107th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     107-810

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  REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS DURING THE 
                             107TH CONGRESS

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January 2, 2003.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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 Mr. Ney, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                   COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION


                  107TH CONGRESS REPORT OF ACTIVITIES


            Summary of Oversight and Legislative Activities


                     FULL COMMITTEE--FIRST SESSION

The Committee met on February 7, 2001--Business Meeting

    The Committee considered the following:
           Consideration of Committee Rules
           Consideration of 107th Congress Oversight 
        Plan
           Notification of Action taken under Interim 
        Authority
           Members' Representational Allowance for 2001
           Approval of pay adjustment for HEPCA and 
        Capitol Police employees

February 16, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    Committee on House Administration Budget Request for the 
107th Congress.
    It is proposed that the general budget be authorized at 
$3,765,460 for 2001 and $4,093,846 for 2002 for a total of 
$7,859,306. The request represents an increase of 25% from the 
Committee's 106th Congress authorization.

February 22, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    Chairman Larry Combest requested approval of a contract 
agreement between the Committee on Agriculture and John A. 
Jurich for an amount not to exceed $5,000 a month, for the 
period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.

The Committee met on March 1, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Committee Funding

    Witnesses:
          House Administration Committee
                  Mr. Bob Ney, Chairman
                  Mr. Steny Hoyer, Ranking Minority Member
          Agriculture Committee
                  Mr. Larry Combest, Chairman (Texas)
                  Mr. Charles W. Stenholm, Ranking Minority 
                Member (Texas)
          Resources Committee
                  Mr. James V. Hansen, Chairman (Utah)
                  Mr. Nick Rahall, Ranking Minority Member 
                (West Virginia)
          Science Committee
                  Mr. Sherwood Boehlert, Chairman (New York)
                  Mr. Ralph Hall, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Texas)
          Intelligence Permanent Select Committee
                  Mr. Porter Goss, Chairman (Florida)
                  Ms. Nancy Pelosi, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Standards of Official Conduct Committee
                  Mr. Joel Hefley, Chairman (Colorado)
                  Mr. Howard Berman, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Financial Services Committee
                  Mr. Michael Oxley, Chairman (Ohio)
                  Mr. John LaFalce, Ranking Minority Member 
                (New York)
          Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
                  Mr. Don Young, Chairman (Alaska)
                     Establishment of the Committee

    The Committee was created on January 2, 1947 as part of the 
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. This Act combined the 
Committee on Accounts, Enrolled Bills, Disposition of Executive 
Papers, Printing, Elections, Election of the President, Vice 
President, and Representatives in Congress, and Memorials. 
Between January 2, 1947 and January 4, 1995, the jurisdiction 
of the Committee was amended to include the House Restaurant 
System, parking facilities, House Beauty Shop, campaign 
contributions to candidates for the House, resolutions 
authorizing committees to employ additional professional and 
clerical personnel, and the Committee's shared jurisdiction 
with the Post Office and Civil Service Committee on matters 
relating to compensation, retirement and other benefits of 
Members, officers and employees of Congress.
    The Rules of the House of Representatives for the 104th 
Congress expanded the Committee responsibility for authorizing 
payment of expenses including all staff salaries for any 
committee, commission, or other entity (except the Committee on 
Appropriations) for each Congress. The Committee's jurisdiction 
was also broadened to include the Franking Commission. 
Responsibility for erection of monuments to the memory of 
individuals was transferred to the Committee on Resources.
    In addition, a provision was added which requires joint 
approval by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the 
Committee concerning the amount of funds to be paid before a 
House employing office may enter a settlement of a complaint 
under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) that 
provides for such a payment. The CAA assigns to the Committee 
responsibility for oversight of the Office of Compliance and 
the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance (section 
301(i) of Public Law 104-1; 2 U.S.C. 1381(i)).

                         Committee Jurisdiction

    The Committee on House Administration is a standing 
committee of the House of Representatives. The powers and 
duties of the Committee include the statutory responsibilities 
as determined primarily by the Legislative Reorganization Acts 
of 1946 (Public Law 79-601) and 1970 (Public Law 91-510); the 
House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical 
Corrections Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-186), and; the Rules of 
the House of Representatives adopted on January 3, 2001. The 
Committee on House Administration, which consists of 9 members, 
has jurisdiction and related functions assigned by clauses 1, 
2, 3, and 4 of rule X of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives; and all bills, resolutions, and other matters 
relating to the following subjects shall be referred to the 
Committee:
          1. Appropriations from accounts for committee 
        salaries and expenses (except for the Committee on 
        Appropriations), House Information Resources, and 
        allowances and expenses of Members, House Officers and 
        administrative offices of the House.
          2. Auditing and settling of all accounts described in 
        subparagraph (1).
          3. Employment of persons by the House, including 
        clerks for Members and committees, and recorders.
          4. Except as provided in Rule X, clause 1(q)(11), 
        matters relating to the Library of Congress and the 
        House Library; statuary and pictures; acceptance or 
        purchase of works of art for the Capitol; the Botanic 
        Gardens; management of the Library of Congress, 
        purchase of books and manuscripts.
          5. Except as provided in Rule X, clause 1(q)(11), 
        matters relating to the Smithsonian Institution and the 
        incorporation of similar institutions.
          6. Expenditures of accounts described in subparagraph 
        (1).
          7. Franking Commission.
          8. Matters relating to printing and correction of the 
        Congressional Record.
          9. Measures relating to accounts of the House 
        generally.
          10. Measures relating to assignment of office space 
        for Members and committees.
          11. Measures relating to the disposition of useless 
        executive papers.
          12. Measures relating to the election of the 
        President, Vice President, or Members of Congress; 
        corrupt practices; contested elections; credentials and 
        qualifications; and Federal elections generally.
          13. Measures relating to services to the House, 
        including the House Restaurant, parking facilities and 
        administration of the House Office Buildings and the 
        House wing of the Capitol.
          14. Measures relating to the travel of Members of the 
        House.
          15. Measures relating to the raising, reporting and 
        use of campaign contributions for candidates for office 
        of Representative in the House of Representatives, or 
        Delegate, and of Resident Commissioner to the United 
        States from Puerto Rico.
          16. Measures relating to the compensation, retirement 
        and other benefits of the Members, officers, and 
        employees of the Congress.
    In addition to its legislative jurisdiction under the 
preceding provisions (and its general oversight function) the 
Committee has the function of:
          1. Providing oversight of the Clerk, Sergeant at 
        Arms, Chief Administrative Officer, and oversight and 
        policy direction for the Inspector General.
    Finally, the Committee has privilege to report at any time 
on contested elections, and all matters referred to it of 
printing for the use of the House or the two Houses, and on all 
matters of expenditure of the applicable accounts of the House 
and on all matters relating to preservation and availability of 
non-current records of the House.

                              INTRODUCTION


                   Committee on House Administration


                             BRIEF HISTORY

    The Committee on House Administration is distinguished by 
its exercise not only of legislative and oversight functions, 
but also of extensive responsibility to regulate the day-to-day 
management of internal support and operations of the House. The 
vital character of the Committee's activities is reflected in 
the broad scope of its authorities, which give it 
responsibility for most internal fiscal and administrative 
functions of the chamber.
    In the elections of 1994, Republicans took majority control 
of the House for the first time since 1955, and instituted a 
sharp break with past House administrative practices. Signaling 
recognition of the Committee's important role, the new majority 
party placed authority to name Members of the committee in the 
hands of its leadership rather than election by the party 
conference.
    Upon the transfer to Republican leadership in 1995, the 
Committee also conducted an exhaustive survey of public laws 
applicable to itself, House officers, and administrative 
functions. This effort culminated in the August 1996 enactment 
of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical 
Corrections Act, which clarified, changed, or repealed more 
than 250 ambiguous or unnecessary statutes.
    Additionally, the Committee commissioned an independent 
audit of all House accounts by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) 
in 1995. The audit revealed deficiencies in House financial 
management including disorganized record keeping and inadequate 
attention to costs. A series of more limited audits of House 
accounts was carried out over the next six years and continues 
to this day by the House Inspector General.
    On the basis of the findings of those audits, the Committee 
developed policies implementing extensive financial and 
accounting management systems. A follow-up audit by PWC in 1999 
found significant improvements in House accounts record 
keeping, and the company pronounced the new financial 
management practices instituted under the Committee's oversight 
in keeping with standard accounting practices.
    Under the leadership of Chairman Robert W. Ney, the 
Committee on House Administration built upon the Republican 
management philosophy, a philosophy that proved to be 
substantially different from the pattern of the past. Based 
upon private sector management principles, the Committee's role 
evolved into one in which the Committee set policy and 
conducted oversight of the subsequent implementation by 
officers of the House.
    While putting the House in order, the Committee has also 
made great strides in making Congress more accessible to the 
American people. By working with SpeakerHastert, the Senate, 
and the Congressional Research Service, the Committee has instituted a 
variety of internal reforms that have ushered the digital age into the 
House. These measures have proven to be vital resources for Members, 
staff and the American people.
    Under the direction and unrelenting focus of Chairman Ney, 
the Committee made monumental strides in reforming the federal 
elections process. The ``Help America Vote Act of 2002'' (H.R. 
3295), cosponsored by Ranking Member Steny Hoyer, was signed 
into law on October 29, 2002, and represented the most 
significant step forward in recent history toward modernizing 
America's election process. This legislation restores the trust 
and confidence of the American people in the democratic 
process, and allows state and local elections officials to move 
forward with real reforms and real solutions that will ensure 
America's voting system is the best in the world. The bill 
received praise from the National Commission on Federal 
Election Reform, chaired by former presidents Gerald Ford and 
Jimmy Carter, who championed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
for containing ``the most meaningful improvements in voting 
safeguards since the civil rights laws of the 1960s.''
    The Committee on House Administration's oversight role 
includes physical security, information security, and emergency 
preparedness for the House and Capitol complex, as well as 
oversight of the House Officers as they perform their duties 
related to these issues. The events of September 11, 2001 
brought about a renewed focus and emphasis on issues of 
security. Under the leadership of Chairman Ney, the actions of 
the Committee on House Administration after September 11th have 
emphasized life safety and the protection of the House of 
Representatives as an institution. The Committee has been 
actively and consistently engaged in new security measures in 
the Capitol building and the surrounding House Office 
Buildings. The Committee's efforts have focused attention on 
both preparedness and security. As part of these efforts, the 
Committee has overseen the deployment and exploration of new 
technologies, and has accelerated efforts to ensure the 
continuity of legislative and constituent service operations. 
In its oversight capacity, the Committee on House 
Administration has worked closely with the Sergeant at Arms, 
Chief Administrative Officer and the Clerk of the House on 
issues of emergency preparedness, business continuity, and 
security.
    In the months following the terrorist attacks of 2001, the 
U.S. Capitol Police experienced a severe rise in its attrition 
rate for officers, as trained personnel were recruited to 
potentially more lucrative employment in the new Transportation 
Security Administration and elsewhere in the expanding security 
sector. To address the need to assure proper security for the 
Members, staff, and visitors to the Capitol complex, the 
Committee proposed legislation (H.R 5018) authorizing an 
increase in compensation and other initiatives designed to 
enhance the ability of the Capitol Police to recruit and retain 
personnel. The House passed H.R. 5018 unanimously on June 26, 
2002. The Senate did not act on H.R. 5018, and most of the 
individual initiatives contained in the bill were included in a 
subsequent appropriations act.
    A central indicator of the success of the Committee under 
Chairman Ney is the extent to which it has been able to 
effectively carry out its administrative, legislative, and 
operational functions. These operations are often measured by 
their shortcomings, gaining attention only when they fail. 
Today's Committee carries out its work in support of the 
legislative and representational missions of Congress smoothly, 
without precipitating controversies or requiring corrective 
actions.

                     107th Congress Oversight Plan


                            MEMBER SERVICES

     Oversee Member allowance amounts, structure, and 
regulations; provide guidance to offices to ensure compliance 
with House regulations.
     Review Members' Congressional Handbook regulations 
governing expenditure of Members' Representational Allowances 
and the User's Guide to Equipment Software and Related 
Services.
     Review the formulas that establish the Members' 
Representational Allowance.
     Oversee the processing of vouchers and payroll.

                    COMMITTEE FUNDING AND OVERSIGHT

     Review Monthly Reports on committee activities and 
expenditures.
     Review Committees' Congressional Handbook 
regulations governing expenditure of committee funds.
     Review Primary Expense Resolutions and approve 
committee-funding levels.
     Review rules and regulations associated with 
administration of the reserve fund for anticipated oversight 
activities of committees.

                CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995

     Monitor application of the Congressional 
Accountability Act of 1995 (PL 104-1).
     Review regulations adopted by the Office of 
Compliance.
     Evaluate resources available to the Office of 
Compliance and House Employing Offices to facilitate 
implementation of the Act.
     Oversee the Office of Compliance.

                          FRANKING COMMISSION

     Review proposals to reform mass mailing practices 
of Members, and regulations governing such mailings, and 
monitor current prohibition on mass mailings 90 days before a 
primary or general election.
     Review previously implemented rules to increase 
disclosure and improve the accounting of franked mail costs.
     Consider revisions of pre-election franking 
complaint procedures.
     Review regulation of Unsolicited Mass 
Communications.

                       GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

     Consider legislation to reform government printing 
by eliminating redundancies, increasing efficiency, and 
enhancing public access to government publications.
     Gather information on the restructuring of 
government printing and the dissemination of government 
information to the public, especially in electronic form.
     Track the implementation of remedial actions taken 
to address audit issues.
     Oversee operations of the Government Printing 
Office.
     Review the printing needs of the House and the 
related use of the printing and binding fund.

                  HOUSE OFFICERS AND HOUSE OPERATIONS

     Analyze management improvement proposals and other 
initiatives submitted by the House Officers, the Inspector 
General and the Architect of the Capitol.
     Coordinate with the Subcommittee on Legislative 
Appropriations on matters impacting operations of the House and 
joint entities.
     Provide policy guidance to the House Officers, 
Inspector General and the Joint entities as appropriate.
     Oversee compliance with the House Employees 
Position Classification Act, 2 U.S.C. 291, et seq.
     Assure coordination among officers and joint 
entities on administrative matters.

Chief Administrative Officer

     Review procedures for processing contracts with 
the House that exceed the threshold of $250,000.
     Continue to review the financial management 
system.
     Review the structure of House Information 
Resources and determine organizational direction.
     Review new technology initiatives to better serve 
Members, Committees, and the House.
     Continue review of functions and administrative 
operations assigned to the Chief Administrative Officer.
     Review semi-annual financial and operational 
status reports; recommend changes in operations to improve 
services and increase efficiencies.

Clerk of the House

     Review the administration of the audio 
transmission on the House floor.
     Review and approve contracts and request for 
proposals for the Clerk that exceed the $250,000 spending 
threshold.
     Oversee the document management system.
     Review progress towards defining a standard for 
the electronic exchange of legislative information among 
Congress and legislative branch agencies.
     Continue review of functions and administrative 
operations assigned to the Clerk.
     Review of semi-annual financial and operational 
status reports; recommend changes in operations to improve 
services and increase efficiencies.

Sergeant at Arms

     Review security operations in the House, including 
the House chamber, the galleries, the Capitol, House Office 
Buildings, and Capitol Grounds.
     Review semi-annual financial and operational 
status reports; recommend changes in operations to improve 
services and increase efficiencies.
     Review impact of electronic access to controlled 
spaces.
     Continue review of functions and administrative 
operations assigned to the Sergeant at Arms.
     Review the security operation of the House's 
parking facilities, its regulations and allocation of parking 
spaces.
     Analyze U.S. Capitol Police Board plans for the 
spending of $106.7 million for the enhancement in Capitol 
campus security as authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act 
of 1999.

Inspector General

     Review proposed audit plan and audit reports.
     Review comprehensive financial and operational 
audits of the House; investigate any irregularities uncovered; 
and monitor the required improvements.
     Monitor progress of House audits.
     Continue review of functions and administrative 
operations assigned to the Inspector General.

                OVERSIGHT OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ENTITIES

Information and Technology Coordination

     Oversee, in conjunction with the Senate, forums 
for the sharing of technology plans and capabilities among the 
legislative branch agencies.
     Oversee, in conjunction with the Senate, the 
Legislative Branch Telecommunications group.
     Oversee continuing improvements to the Legislative 
Information System.

Library of Congress

     Oversee the remedial measures taken by the Library 
in response to audit issues.
     Consider the Library's proposals regarding 
restructuring of the Gift and Trust funds.
     Conduct a review of the progress that the Library 
has made in providing public access to government information, 
especially in electronic form.
     Continue oversight of Library and Congressional 
Research Service operations.
     Continue review of the preparations for the 
Culpeper Film Preservation Facility by the Library.
     Examine options to improve the operation and 
structure of the Library Inspector General.
     Review implementation of the Library of Congress 
Fiscal Operations Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-481), 
the Veterans' Oral History Project Act (Public Law 106-380), 
the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 (Public Law 
106-474), and the History of the House Awareness and 
Preservation Act (Public Law 106-99).

Smithsonian Institution

     Review the Smithsonian Inspector General's reports 
on the status of the Smithsonian.
     Continuing oversight of Smithsonian operations.
     Provide for the appointment of Citizen Regents to 
the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents.
     Review proposals for authorization of new 
Smithsonian facilities.

Architect of the Capitol

     Review the operations of the office of the 
Architect.
     Review the electronic and procured services 
provided by the Architect.
     Oversee preparations for the Capitol Visitor's 
Center project, in conjunction with the Senate and the Capitol 
Preservation Commission.

                      TECHNOLOGY USE BY THE HOUSE

     Continue oversight of House Information Resources 
and other technology functions of the House to ensure timely, 
accurate electronic information dissemination.
     Oversee implementation of House Rule XI 2(e)(4) 
requiring committee documentation to be made available 
electronically, to the maximum extent feasible.
     Review computer security measures.

          ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, AND CORRUPT PRACTICES

     Review operations of the Federal Election 
Commission (FEC) and evaluate possible changes to improve 
efficiency, strengthen enforcement of the Federal Election 
Campaign Act, improve procedures for the disclosure of 
contributions and expenditures, and consider authorization 
issues and made recommendations on the FEC's budget.
     Review state and federal activities in connection 
with the National Voter Registration Act. Examine reforms that 
could improve voter registration procedures, particularly with 
regard to strengthening protections against fraud.
     Examinie evidence of fraud in the conduct of 
federal elections and evaluate measures to improve the 
integrity of the electoral process.
     Examine evidence of possible corruption and 
evasion of election laws in campaign fundraising.
     Study the role of involuntary contributions used 
for expenditures that influence political campaigns.
     Review federal election financing laws and 
consider legislative changes as necessary.
     Examine the administration of federal elections, 
and propose improvements to relevant laws that will strengthen 
the federal election process and improve election 
administration and the integrity of federal elections.
                  Mr. James Oberstar, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Minnesota)
          Education and the Workforce Committee
                  Mr. John Boehner, Chairman (Ohio)
                  Mr. George Miller, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)

March 6, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    Chairman Bob Ney requested approval of a contract agreement 
between the Committee on House Administration and the law firm 
of Baker & Hostetler, LLP for an amount not to exceed $100,000 
(at a rate not to exceed $300.65 per day, per attorney 
providing services), for the period of February 23, 2001 
through January 2, 2002.

The Committee met on March 7, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Committee Funding Hearing

    Witnesses:
          International Relations Committee
                  Mr. Henry Hyde, Chairman (Illinois)
                  Mr. Tom Lantos, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Government Reform Committee
                  Mr. Dan Burton, Chairman (Indiana)
                  Mr. Henry Waxman, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Judiciary Committee
                  Mr. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Chairman 
                (Wisconsin)
                  Mr. John Conyers, Jr., Ranking Minority 
                Member (Michigan)
          Small Business Committee
                  Mr. Donald Manzullo, Chairman (Illinois)
                  Ms. Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Minority Member 
                (New York)
          Energy and Commerce Committee
                  Mr. W.J. ``Billy'' Tauzin, Chairman 
                (Louisiana)
                  Mr. John Dingell, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Michigan)
          Veterans' Affairs Committee
                  Mr. Christopher Smith, Chairman (New Jersey)
                  Mr. Lane Evans, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Illinois)
          Budget Committee
                  Mr. Jim Nussle, Chairman (Iowa)
                  Mr. John Spratt, Ranking Minority Member 
                (South Carolina)
          Armed Services Committee
                  Mr. Bob Stump, Chairman (Arizona)
                  Mr. Ike Skelton, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Missouri)
          Rules Committee
                  Mr. David Dreier, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Joe Moakley, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Massachusetts)
          Ways and Means Committee
                  Mr. William Thomas, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Charles Rangel, Ranking Minority Member 
                (New York)

The Committee met on March 17, 2001--Committee Field Hearing

Agenda: Campaign Finance Reform

    Witnesses:
          Eleanor Eisenberg, Executive Director, Arizona Civil 
        Liberties Union
          Professor Lynn Wardle, J. Reuben Clarke Law School, 
        Brigham Young University
          Ann Eschinger, President, Arizona League of Women 
        Voters
          Landis Aden, Citizen Activist
          Senator Scott Bundgaard, Chairman Finance Committee, 
        Arizona State Senate
          Dennis Burke, Executive Director, Arizona Good 
        Government Association, Former Director, Arizona Common 
        Cause
          Professor Marianne Jennings, Professor of Legal and 
        Ethical Studies, Arizona State University
          Joe Yuhas, Executive Director, Arizona Restaurant 
        Association
          Lee Ann Elliot, Former Chairman, Federal Election 
        Commission

The Committee met on March 22, 2001--Committee Mark-Up

Purpose/Agenda

    Mark-up of H. Res. 84, 107th Congress Omnibus Committee 
Primary Expense Resolution.
     Amendment in the nature of a substitute.
     Motion to approve amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. Agreed to by voice vote.
     Motion to report H. Res 84, as amended, to the 
House of Representatives. Agreed to by voice vote.
    Consideration of Committee Resolution Establishing the 
107th Congress Franked Mail Allocation for Committees. Agreed 
to by voice vote.
    Announcement of the Appointment of the Members of the 
Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards of the House of 
Representatives.

April 10, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    Contract agreement between the Permanent Select Committee 
on Intelligence and The Roberson Group for an amount not to 
exceed $30,000 (at a rate not to exceed $400.00 per day, plus 
authorized travel expenses) for the period of March 19, 2001 
through March 18, 2002.

The Committee met on April 25, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Election Reform

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell, Ohio--Secretary 
        of State
          The Honorable Sharon Priest, Arkansas--Secretary of 
        State
          The Honorable Katherine Harris, Florida--Secretary of 
        State
          The Honorable Rebecca Vigil-Giron, New Mexico--
        Secretary of State
          The Honorable Ron Thornburgh, Kansas--Secretary of 
        State
          The Honorable Martin R. Stephens, Utah--Speaker of 
        the House
          The Honorable John Adams Hurson, Majority Leader--
        Maryland House of Delegates
          The Honorable Kenneth Mayfield, Commissioner--Dallas 
        County, Texas
          Deborah Phillips, Voter Integrity Project
          Kristen Cox, National Federation of the Blind
          Hilary Shelton, NAACP
          Dennis M. Duggan, American Legion

The Committee met on May 1, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Campaign Finance Reform

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Richard Gephardt (D-MO), House Minority 
        Leader
          The Honorable Tom DeLay (R-TX), House Majority Whip
          Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
          Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE)
          Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI)
          The Honorable Christopher Shays (R-CT)
          The Honorable Martin Meehan (D-MA)

May 2, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously;
    Contract agreement between the House Administration 
Committee and Smith Kaufman, L.L.P. for an amount not to exceed 
$20,000, plus authorized travel and other expenses for the 
period of April 13, 2001 through June 11, 2001.

The Committee met on May 10, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Federal Election Reform

    Witnesses:
          Doug Lewis, Director, The Election Center
          Conny McCormack, Los Angeles County Registrar-
        Recorder/County Clerk
          Connie Schmidt, Election Commissioner, Johnson 
        County, Kansas
          Carolyn Jackson, Administration of Elections, 
        Hamilton County, Tennessee
          Pam Iorio, Supervisor of Elections, Hillsborough 
        County, Florida; President, Florida State Association 
        of Supervisors of Elections
          Linda Lamone, Administrator, Maryland State 
        Administrative Board of Elections Laws

The Committee met on May 17, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Voting Technology

    Witnesses:
          Tom Davis, Managing Member/Vice-Chairman and Co-
        founder, ipaper/Diverified Dynamics, Richmond, Virginia
          William F. Welsh II, Chairman, Election Systems and 
        Software, Omaha, Nebraska
          Brian J. O'Conner, Executive Vice President, Global 
        Election Systems, Inc., Mckinney, Texas
          David E. Hart, Chairman and Founder, Hart InterCivic, 
        Austin, Texas
          Richard E. Caruso, PhD, Founder/Chairman, Shoup 
        Voting Solutions, Inc., Quakertown, Pennsylvania
          Marlene Duffy Young, Regional Marketing 
        Representative, Unilect, Dublin, California
          James Minadeo, Product Manager, Avante, Princeton 
        Junction, New Jersey
          Scott Fairbairn, Regional Sales Manager, Envox (US) 
        LTD, Austin, Texas
          Mark Strama, Vice President, Public Elections, 
        election.com, Austin, Texas
          David Chaum, PhD, Founder, SureVote, Sherman Oak, 
        California
          Ralph Munro, Former Secretary of State, Washington, 
        Board of Directors, VoteHere, Washington DC
          Vennis Vadura, Chief Executive Officer, Web Tools 
        International, Newport Beach, California

The Committee met on May 24, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Technology and the Voting Process

    Witnesses:
          Christopher Baum, Vice President/Research Director, 
        Gartner Group, Stanford, Connecticut
          Thomas R. Palfrey, Professor of Economics and 
        Political Science/MIT Voting Technology Group, 
        California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, 
        California
          David Woods, Professor Institute for Ergonomics 
        Associate Director of the Midwest Center for Inquiry On 
        Patient Safety of the Veterans Health Administration, 
        Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
          Ronald L. Rivest, Viterbi Professor of Computer 
        Science Library for Computer Science, Massachusetts 
        Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts

June 6, 2001--Committee Pool

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    The purchase and implementation of a new staff payroll 
system to replace the current antiquated system.

The Committee met on June 14, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Constitutional Perspective Campaign Finance Reform

    Witnesses
          James Bopp, Jr., Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom, Terre 
        Haute, IN
          Cleta Mitchell, Foley & Lardner, Washington, DC
          Joel M. Gora, American Civil Liberties Union, New 
        York, NY
          Laurence E. Gold, Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO, 
        Washington, DC
          E. Joshua Rosenkranz, President and CEO, The Brennan 
        Center for Justice, New York, NY
          Donald J. Simon, Sonosky, Chambers, Sachs, Endreson & 
        Perry, Washington, DC

The Committee met on June 21, 2001--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Campaign Finance Room

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Asa Hutchinson (3rd District, Arkansas)
          The Honorable Albert Wynn (4th District, Maryland)
          The Honorable David Price (4th District, North 
        Carolina)
          The Honorable Lee Terry (2nd District, Nebraska)
          The Honorable Patsy Mink (2nd District, Hawaii)
          The Honorable John Linder (11th District, Georgia)
          The Honorable Dennis Moore (3rd District, Kansas)
          The Honorable John Doolittle (4th District, 
        California)
          The Honorable John Tierney (6th District, 
        Massachusetts)
          The Honorable Enie Faleomavaega (Delegate, American 
        Samoa)

The Committee met on June 28, 2001--Committee Hearing and Markup

Agenda: Campaign Finance Reform

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Thomas Petri (6th District, Wisconsin)
          The Honorable Doug Bereuter (1st District, Nebraska)
          The Honorable Clay Shaw (22nd District, Florida)
          The Honorable Charles Gonzalez (20th District, Texas)
          The Honorable Bob Barr (7th District, Georgia)
          The Honorable Ken Calvert (43rd District, California)
          The Honorable Phil English (21st District, 
        Pennsylvania)
    Mark-Up:
          H.R. 2360, ``Citizen Participation Act of 2001'';
                  Motion on the Amendment in the Nature of a 
                Substitute--Passed: 5 Ayes, 2 Noes, 1 Present
                  Motion to report favorably to the House--
                Passed: 5 Ayes, 3 Noes
          H.R. 2356, ``Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act 
        of 2001'' ;
                  Motion to report unfavorably to the House--
                Passed: 5 Ayes, 3 Noes

July 20, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    Contract agreement between the minority staff of the House 
Judiciary Committee and Smith Kaufman, L.L.P. for an amount not 
to exceed $20,000, plus authorized travel expenses for the 
period of June 20, 2001 through August 13, 2001.

September 28, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    The Regulations governing the Terrorist Victims Flag 
Memorial Program.

The Committee met on November 15, 2001--Committee Mark-Up

    Mark-Up:
          H.R. 3295, ``The Help America Vote Act of 2001'';
                  Motion on the amendment--Failed; 3 Ayes, 4 
                Noes
                  Motion on the bill--Passed: 8 Ayes, 0 Noes
                  Motion to report the bill favorably to the 
                House--Passed: 8 Ayes, 0 Noes

December 18, 2001--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    A resolution granting interim authority to the Chairman in 
order to take such action as may be necessary for the period 
between the adjournment sine die of the First Session of the 
107th Congress and the beginning of the Second Session of the 
107th Congress.

                             SECOND SESSION

January 22, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    A contract agreement between the Committee on Agriculture 
and John A. Jurich for an amount not to exceed $5,400 a month, 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 1, 
2002 through December 31, 2002.

February 14, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following items were approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    (1) A contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration and the law firm of Baker & Hostetler, LLP for 
an amount not to exceed $100,000 (at a rate not to exceed 
$300.65 per day, per attorney providing services), plus 
authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 2002 
through January 2, 2003.
    (2) A contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration and the law firm of Baker & Hostetler, LLP for 
an amount not to exceed $100,000 (at a rate not to exceed 
$300.65 per day, per attorney providing services), plus 
authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 2002 
through January 2, 2003.
    (3) A contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration (minority staff) and Leonard Shambon for an 
amount not to exceed $5,000 (plus authorized travel expenses) 
for the period of January 30, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

March 15, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    A contract agreement between the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce and Dr. Raymond B. Weiss for an amount not to exceed 
the per diem equivalent of the highest gross rate of 
compensation that may be paid to a regular employee of the 
committee, plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of 
March 7, 2002 through September 4, 2002.

March 19, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following items were approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    (1) A contract agreement between the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence and Thomas A. Kelley for an amount 
not to exceed $412.50 per diem, plus authorized travel 
expenses, for the period of March 20, 2002 through January 2, 
2003.
    (2) A contract agreement between the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence and Lewis J. Moon, Jr. for an amount 
not to exceed $412.50 per diem, plus authorized travel 
expenses, for the period of March 20, 2002 through January 2, 
2003.

March 22, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following items were approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    (1) A contract agreement between the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence and Michael A. Smith for an amount 
not to exceed $412.50 per diem, plus authorized travel 
expenses, for the period of March 12, 2002 through March 21, 
2003.
    (2) A contract agreement between the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence and Robert B. Rosenwald for an amount 
not to exceed $412.50 per diem, plus authorized travel 
expenses, for the period of March 22, 2002 through March 21, 
2003.

April 8, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    A new franking regulation which changes the Committee's 
unsolicited mass communications policy with regard to email.

The Committee met on May 1, 2002--Committee Hearing

Agenda: E-Congress? Hearing for Conducting Congressional Operations in 
        Emergency Situations

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable David Dreier, Chairman, Committee on 
        Rules
          The Honorable James Langevin (2nd District, Rhode 
        Island)
          Don Wolfensberger, Director of the Congress Project, 
        Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
          Steve Frantzich, Professor, United States Naval 
        Academy
          Norman J. Ornstein, Ph.D., Resident Scholar, American 
        Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
          Robert Thibadeau, Ph.D., Director of Security 
        Architectures, Seagate Technologies

The Committee met on May 8, 2002--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Congressional Mail Delivery in the U.S. House of 
        Representatives

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Jay Eagen, Chief Administrative 
        Officer, U.S. House of Representatives
          Karl Johnson, Senior Account Manager, Pitney Bowes
          Sylvester Black, Manager, Capital Metro Operations, 
        United States Postal Service
          Michael Cronin, Manager, Operations Support, Capital 
        Metro Operations, United States Postal Service

The Committee met on June 26, 2002--Committee Business Meeting

Agenda

    The Committee conducted a business meeting to address the 
following issues:
     Approval of the House Inspector General's 2002 
Annual Audit Plan.
     Approval of the Office of the Clerk's proposal to 
create an Office of History and Preservation.
    Witness:
          Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House

The Committee met on July 17, 2002--Committee Business Meeting

Agenda

    Implementing regulations for Student Loan Repayment for the 
U.S. House of Representatives. Approved unanimously.

The Committee met on September 10, 2002--Committee Hearing

Agenda

    Hearing on Capitol Security, Emergency Preparedness, and 
Infrastructure Upgrades since September 11, 2001.
    Witnesses:
          The Honorable James Eagen, Chief Administrative 
        Officer of the House
          The Honorable Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House
          The Honorable Alan Hantman, Architect of the Capitol
          The Honorable Wilson Livingood, House Sergeant at 
        Arms
          Robert Howe, Assistant Chief of Police, United States 
        Capitol Police

November 1, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following items were approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    (1) A contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration and Bob Hunter for an amount not to exceed 
$20,000 (at a rate not to exceed $300.65 per day), plus 
authorized and travel expenses, for the period of October 31, 
2002, through January 2, 2003.
    (2) A contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration (minority staff) and Patton Boggs, L.L.P., for 
an amount not to exceed $25,000 (plus authorized travel 
expenses) for the period of October 21, 2002, through January 
2, 2003.

November 18, 2002--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    A resolution granting interim authority to the Chairman in 
order to take such actions as may be necessary for the period 
between the adjournment sine die of the Second Session of the 
107th Congress and the beginning of the First Session of the 
108th Congress.

       General Oversight Activities Throughout the 107th Congress


                            MEMBER SERVICES

     Oversee Member allowance amounts, structure, and 
regulations; provide guidance to offices to ensure compliance 
with House regulations.

                    COMMITTEE FUNDING AND OVERSIGHT

     Receive and review Monthly Reports on committee 
activities and expenditures.
     Oversee Committee budgets, structure, and 
regulations; provide guidance to offices to ensure compliance 
with House regulations.

     IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995

     Monitor implementation of the Congressional 
Accountability Act of 1995 (PL 104-1).
     Conduct oversight of the Office of Compliance.
     Review Office of Compliance proposals for 
expansion of jurisdiction under the CAA.
     Review and Monitor progress on fire safety 
improvements in the House complex and the Library of Congress.

                          FRANKING COMMISSION

     Review proposals to reform mass mailing practices 
of Members, and regulations governing such mailings, and 
monitor current prohibition on mass mailings 90 days before a 
primary or general election.
     Review previously implemented rules to increase 
disclosure and improve the accounting of franked mail costs.
     Consider revisions of pre-election franking 
complaint procedures.
     Review all Unsolicited Mass Communications.
     Review alternatives to the District Office Franked 
Mail Certifications for recording and reporting franked mail 
usage in district offices.
     Review and update Franked Mail Forms and Reports 
to reflect changes in system and procedure.

                       GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

     Gather information on the restructing of 
government printing and the dissemination of government 
information to the public, especially in electronic form.
     Gather information concerning the proposal for 
archiving of web based data.
     Answer correspondence and research requests for 
processing GPO tasks.
     Review and research Title 44 for possible 
administrative changes.
     Coordinate printing memorial tributes in 
accordance with Title 44.

                  HOUSE OFFICERS AND HOUSE OPERATIONS

     Analyze management improvement proposals and other 
initiatives proposals and other initiatives submitted by the 
House Officers, the Inspector General, the U.S. Capitol Police 
Board and the Architect of the Capitol.
     Coordinate with the Subcommittee on Legislative 
Appropriations on matters impacting operations of the House and 
joint entities.
     Provide policy guidance to the House Officers, 
Inspector General and the Joint entities as appropriate.
     Oversee compliance with the House Employee 
Classification Act, 2 U.S.C. 291, et seq.
     Assure coordination among officers and joint 
entities on administrative matters.
     Handle Media Inquiries.

Chief Administrative Officer

     Review new technology initiatives to better serve 
Members, Committees, and the House.
     Review semi-annual financial and operational 
status reports; recommend changes in operations to improve 
services and increase efficiencies.

Clerk of the House

     Review the administration of the audio 
transmission on the House floor.
     Review and approve contracts and requests for 
proposals for the Clerk, which exceed the spending threshold.
     Review plans for the implementation of the 
document management system.
     Review progress towards defining a standard for 
the electronic exchange of legislative information among 
Congress and legislative branch agencies.
     Monitor progress of the creation of a Hearing 
Document Type Definition (DTD).
     Review of semi-annual financial and operational 
status report; recommends changes in operations to improve 
services and increase efficiencies.

Sergeant at Arms

     Review security proposals, including the House 
chamber, the galleries, the Capitol, House Office Buildings, 
and Capitol Grounds.
     Review semi-annual financial and operational 
status reports; recommend changes in operations to improve 
services and increases efficiencies.
     Review the security operation of the House's 
parking facilities, its regulations and allocation of parking 
spaces.
     Review Evacuation Plans for the House Complex.
     Oversee the implementation of policies for a more 
efficient Capitol tour process.

Inspector General

     Review comprehensive financial and operational 
audits of the House: investigate any irregularities uncovered; 
and monitor the required improvements.
     Monitor progress of House audits and review 
proposed Annual Audit Plan.

                OVERSIGHT OF LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ENTITIES

Information and Technology Coordination:

     Oversee, in conjunction with the Senate, forums 
for the sharing of technology plans and capabilities among the 
legislative branch agencies.
     Oversee, in conjunction with the Senate, the 
Legislative Branch Telecommunications group.
     Oversee, in conjunction with the Senate, plans for 
implementation and growth of the Legislative Information 
System.

Library of Congress

     Oversee the remedial measures taken by the Library 
in response to financial management audit issues.
     Oversee the Library and Congressional Research 
Service operations to ensure continued improvements in services 
to the Congress and the public.
     Oversee Library preparations for the Culpeper 
National Audiovisual Preservation Facility.
     Review the Library's response to a report by the 
National Academy of Sciences regarding information technology 
and the digital future of the Library.

Smithsonian Institution

     Oversee Smithsonian operations.
     Study and review legislation affecting the 
Smithsonian Institution and the creation of any new Smithsonian 
facilities.
     Review recommendations put forth for research and 
organizational change as proposed by the Blue Ribbon Science 
Commission.
     Tour Smithsonian facilities and research centers.

Architect of the Capitol

     In conjunction with the Senate and other 
appropriate House Committees, oversee the preparations for the 
construction of the proposed Capitol Visitor's Center.
     Monitor committee hearing room upgrades.
     Monitor Response to the Fire Audits of the House 
Complex and the Library of Congress.

U.S. Capitol Police

     Monitor implementation of the Security Enhancement 
Plan (PL 105-277).
     Monitor implementation of the recommendations of 
the GAO management review.
     Review proposed amendments to the USCP Memorial 
Fund.

                      TECHNOLOGY USE BY THE HOUSE

     Oversee the House Information Resources and other 
technology functions of the House to ensure timely, accurate 
electronic information dissemination.
     Oversee implementation of House Rule XI 2(e)(4) 
requiring committee documentation to be made available 
electronically, to the maximum extent feasible.
     Oversee implementation of information security in 
the House.
     Oversee efforts to implement data standards for 
legislative information.

          ELECTIONS, VOTER REGISTRATION, AND CORRUPT PRACTICES

     Continue to review current voter registration, 
military voting, state voting reform and residency issues.
     Monitor and analyze the activities of the Federal 
Election Commission, including its rulemakings implementing 
H.R. 2356, the ``Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002.''
     Monitor the latest developments in the campaign 
reform lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of H.R. 2356.
     Monitor and analyze reform proposals, such as 
requiring broadcasters to provide free air time to political 
candidates, offering tax credits for political contributions, 
and overhauling the structure of the FEC.

                  OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES--FIRST SESSION

January 2001

     Monitor Transition of New Board Appointments.
     Review and draft proposed personnel policy statue 
changes (HEPCA).
     Draft Payroll Corrective Actions Policy.
     Research standards for Conflict of Interest in 
procurement process.
     Researched proper accounting of liquidated damages 
in Members' Representational Allowance funds.
     Review and revised service contracts with the 
House.
     Review and evaluated equipment purchases over 
$100,000 by members and committees.
     Review implementation of new financial management 
system.
     Review the structure of House Information 
Resources and determined organizational direction.
     Review the process for approving equipment 
purchases by Members and Committees.
     Conduct a review of the progress that the Library 
has made in providing public access to government information, 
especially in electronic form.
     Oversee Library preparations for the Culpeper 
National Audiovisual Preservation Facility.
     Review the Library's response to a report by the 
National Academy of Sciences regarding Information technology 
and the digital future of the Library.
     Oversee Library's acceptance of a $60 million gift 
by John Kluge.

February 2001

     Review GPO requests for expenditures above 
$50,000, including purchase orders.
     Review Recommendations for contract award of new 
House Staff Human Resources Payroll System.

March 2001

     Committee funding resolution.
     Approve a purchase order for mainframe payroll 
system support.
     Revised HEPCA guidelines.

April 2001

     Approve the reorganization of media Support 
Services.
     Approve a purchase order for the upgraded wiring 
of the House campus.
     Approve a virtual Private Network technology 
pilot.
     Approve funding modifications for mainframe 
migration program contract.
     Approve mandate payment of salary and expense 
reimbursement payments by electronic funds transfer.

May 2001

     Approve an extension for IMSI security services.
     Approve changes to the House systems Integration 
and Support RFP.

June 2001

     Approve a purchase order for Microsoft Windows 
2000 engineering study.

July 2001

     Approve a three-year Microsoft enterprise 
agreement.
     Approve a revised policy on lump sum payments.

August 2001

     Approve a policy for liability of lost, damaged or 
stolen equipment assigned to Committees of the House.

September 2001

     Approve regulations developed by Clerk to 
implement H. Res. 239.
     Approve a Cingular Blackberry and Xpress mail 
service contract.
     Approve a purchase order for web site support 
services.
     Approve omnibus hardware contracts.
     Approve a purchase order for House campus and wide 
area network equipment.
     Approve a purchase order for enterprise storage 
area network pilot.

October 2001

     Monitor delivery of House mail and approved 
additional guidelines moving forward with the delivery of House 
mail.
     Approve salary underpayment policy and procedures.
     Approve Procedures for recovering duplicate 
payments.
     Approve policies for House office furnishings and 
inventories.
     Oversee the deployment and operation of Member 
Blackberry devices for Member communication to all Members of 
Congress.
     Approve an expansion of the transit benefit 
program.

November 2001

     Approve the creation of the Office of Emergency 
Preparedness.
     Develop new procedures for resumption of mail 
delivery to offices of the U.S. House of Representatives.
     Oversee relocation of member offices to General 
Accounting Office.

December 2001

     Approve a modular furniture pilot program.
     Approve mandate of salary and expense and 
reimbursement payments by electronic funds transfer for all 
House employees.
     Approve mail security measures.
     Approve interim package handling procedures.

                  OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES--SECOND SESSION

January 2002

     Approve an information security policy for 
connectivity to the House network.
     Review updated plans for the re-opening of the 
renovated Cannon Parking Garage.

February 2002

     Manage floor action of H.R. 2356.

March 2002

     Approve policy for accepting USPS packages into 
House mail stream.
     Approve an addition to the House intranet web page 
to help support the online ordering of office supplies.
     Approve telecommunications call forwarding policy.
     Approve the implementation of direct travel card 
payments.

April 2002

     Review Conservation Research Center and its impact 
on 2002 FYA.
     Approve an in-bound facsimile pilot program.
     Approve a Wireless LAN Technology Pilot.
     Approve the distribution of GETS PIN cards to 
Members of Congress.

May 2002

     Approve new carpet and drapery selections for 
House offices.
     Approve the continued backup of e-mail on the 
House messaging system.
     Approve the Committee Broadcast Renovation 
Program.

June 2002

     Conduct a hearing on the House Postal Operations.
     Approve a policy for the continued backup of the 
House messaging system.
     Distribute Government Emergency Telecommunication 
Services cards to Members of Congress.
     Approve new carpet and drapery selections for 
House offices.
     Modify equipment purchase, transfer, and removal 
policies related to election year guidelines.

July 2002

     Approve procedures for testing Member Blackberry 
notification system.
     Approve a policy for the inventory control of 
quick hoods.

August 2002

     Issue updated minimal technical standards for 
equipment in member offices.
     Approve a House supported software list and 
minimum standards for supported equipment.
     Approve phase two implementation of the House 
Staff Human Resources/Payroll System.
     Approve a purchase order for updated wiring of the 
House campus.
    Franking Commission:
     Dismiss a complaint in the matter of Jean Inman v. 
Congressman Martin Meehan, on the ground that there is no 
substantial reason to believe that a violation has occurred as 
alleged in the complaint.
     Dismiss a complaint in the matter of Tim Knaus v. 
Congressman Tom Tancredo, on the ground that there is no 
substantial reason to believe that a violation has occurred as 
alleged in the complaint.
     Dismiss a complaint in the matter of Carlos Nolla 
v. Congressman Todd Tiahrt, on the ground that there is no 
substantial reason to believe that a violation has occurred as 
alleged in the complaint.

September 2002

     Approve the purchase and lease of food service 
equipment and furniture from the restaurant revolving fund.
     Approve a contract award to the Congressional 
Management Foundation for a compensation study of Member office 
legislative staffs (Washington, DC and District Offices) and 
Committee staff needs assessment.
     Approve a contract for guideline systems design, 
detailed design services and audio network and control center 
design.
     Review proposed changes to law governing Section 
527 political organizations.
    Franking Commission:
     Dismiss a complaint in the matter of Roger Slater 
v. Congressman Robert Underwood, on the grounds that the 
Respondent (Underwood) reimbursed the Treasury of the United 
States in the amount of $217.80, and the mailing was the result 
of staff error, with no willful intent to violate franking law 
and that no further investigation and proceedings are required.

October 2002

     Approve contract award for high definition digital 
cameras.
     Successfully complete the House-Senate conference 
on H.R. 3295, which President George W. Bush signed into law on 
October 29, 2002.

November 2002

     Approve contract award for the execution of a 
digital mail pilot program.
     Approve policies for the installation of the 108th 
Congress.
     Approve a cell phone signal enhancement project.
     Approve CY2001 Financial Statement Audit.
     Approve Strategic Technology Plan.
     Complete arrangements for the orientation of 
newly-elected Members.
     Compile updated information for the 2003 Members' 
Representational Allowance.
     Observe vote counting in close congressional 
races: TX-23, CO-7, NY-1, and LA-5.
     Meet with interested organizations to discuss 
implementation of H.R. 3295, the ``Help America Vote Act of 
2002.''

December 2002

     Approve Request for Proposals for business 
development plans for the House Gift Shop and Supply store.
     Approve stage two acquisition of Financial System 
Replacement project.

                            Floor Activities


                    BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

February 2001

    H. Con. Res. 14: (2/27/01) Permitting the use of the 
rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the 
commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the 
Holocaust. Agreed to without objection.
    H.J. Res. 19: (2/28/01) Providing for the appointment of 
Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of 
the Smithsonian Institution. Passed/agreed to in House: On 
passage Passed without objection.

March 2001

    H. Con. Res. 43: (3/21/01) Authorizing the printing of a 
revised and updated version of the House document entitled 
``Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989''. Agreed to by the 
Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414-1.
    H. Res. 84: (3/27/01) Providing for the expenses of certain 
committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred 
Seventh Congress. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357-61.
    H. Amdt. 16 to H. Res. 84: (3/27/01) An amendment made in 
order as original text and considered as adopted by special 
ordered. On agreeing to the House Administration amendment 
Agreed to without objection.

April 2001

    H. Con. Res. 66: (4/4/01) Authorizing the printing of a 
revised and updated version of the House document entitled 
``Women in Congress, 1917-1990''. Agreed to by the Yeas and 
Nays: (2/3 required): 414-1.

June 2001

    H. Con. Res. 149: (6/05/01) Permitting the use of the 
Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present posthumously a 
gold medal on behalf of Congress to Charles M. Schulz. Agreed 
to without objection.
    H. Res. 148: (6/05/01) Electing Members to serve on the 
Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress 
on the Library. Agreed to without objection.

July 2001

    H. Con. Res. 174: (7/10/01) Authorizing the Rotunda of the 
Capitol to be used on July 26, 2001, for a ceremony to present 
Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code 
Talkers. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409-0.

September 2001

    H. Con. Res. 223: (9/012/01) Permitting the use of the 
rotunda of the Capitol for a prayer vigil in memory of those 
who lost their lives in the events of September 11, 2001, 
Agreed to without objection.
    H. Res. 239: (9/15/01) Providing Capitol-flown flags to 
each surviving victim, and the family of each decreased victim, 
of the terrorist attacks which occurred on September 11, 2001. 
Agreed to without objection.

October 2001

    H. Con. Res. 90: (10/9/01) Authorizing the printing of a 
revised and updated version of the House document entitled 
``Hispanic Americans in Congress''. Agreed to by voice vote.
    H. Con. Res. 130: (10/09/01) Authorizing printing of the 
book entitled ``Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in 
Congress''. Agreed to by voice vote.
    H. Con. Res. 244: (10/09/01) Authorizing the printing of a 
revised edition of the publication entitled ``Our Flag''. 
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412-0.
    S.J. Res. 19: (10/09/01) A joint resolution providing for 
the reappointment of Anne d'Harnoncourt as a citizen regent of 
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Agreed to 
by voiced vote.
    S.J. Res. 20: (10/09/01) A joint resolution providing for 
the appointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Agreed to by 
voice vote.
    H. Con. Res. 184: (10/23/01) Providing for a National Day 
of Reconciliation. Agreed to by voice vote.

November 2001

    H. Res. 294: (11/27/01) Expressing the gratitude of the 
House of Representatives to the General Accounting Office and 
its employees for enabling the House to continue its work while 
the House office buildings were close due to the presence of 
Anthrax. Agreed to by voice vote.

December 2001

    H. Res. 309: (12/11/01) Honoring the United States Capitol 
Police for their commitment to security at the Capitol. Agreed 
to by voice vote.
    H.R. 3442: (12/11/01) To establish the National Museum of 
African American History and Culture Plan for Action 
Presidential Commission to develop a plan of action for the 
establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of African 
American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and for other 
purposes. Agreed to by voice vote.
    S.J. Res. 26: (12/11/01) A joint resolution providing for 
the appointment of Patricia W. Stonesifer as a citizen regent 
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Agreed 
to by voice vote.
    H.R. 3295: (12/12/01) A bill to require States and 
localities to meet uniform and nondiscriminatory election 
technology and administration requirements applicable to 
Federal elections, to establish grant programs to provide 
assistance to States and localities to met those requirements 
an to improve election technology and the administration of 
Federal elections, to establish the Election Administration 
Commission, and for other purposes. Passed by the Yeas and 
Nays: 362-63.
    H. Amdt. 414 to H.R. 3295: (12/12/01) On agreeing to the 
House Administration amendment as modified. Agreed to without 
objection.

February 2002

    H. Con. Res. 325: (2/12/02) Permitting the use of the 
Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the 
commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the 
Holocaust. Agreed to by voice vote.
    H.R. 2356: (2/14/02) To amend the Federal Election Campaign 
Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform. Passed by 
recorded vote: 240-189.

March 2002

    H. Con. Res. 305: (3/05/02) Permitting the use of the 
Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present a gold medal 
on behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his 
wife Nancy Reagan. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 
required): 392-0.
    H. Con. Res. 338: (3/05/02) Authorizing the printing as a 
House document of a collection of memorial tributes made in 
honor of the late Gerald Solomon. Agreed to by voice vote.
    H. Res. 359: (3/07/02) Providing amount for further 
expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in 
the second session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress. Agreed 
to without objection.

April 2002

    H. Res. 378: (4/11/02) Permitting official photographs of 
the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in 
actual session. Agreed to without objection.
    H. Con. Res. 378: (4/23/02) Commending the District of 
Columbia National Guard, the National Guard Bureau, and the 
entire Department of Defense for the assistance provided to the 
United States Capitol Police and the entire Congressional 
community in response to the terrorist and anthrax attacks of 
September and October 2001. Agreed to by voice vote.

June 2002

    H.R. 5018: (6/26/02) To direct the Capitol Police Board to 
take steps to promote the retention of current officers and 
members of the Capitol Police and the recruitment of new 
officers and members of the Capitol Police, and for other 
purposes. Passed without objection.

July 2002

    H. Con. Res. 439: (7/22/02) Honoring Corinne ``Lindy'' 
Claiborne Boggs on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the 
founding of the Congressional Women's Caucus. Agreed to by the 
Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378-0.

September 2002

    H. Con. Res. 469: (9/17/02) Authorizing the Rotunda of the 
Capitol to be used on September 19, 2002, for a ceremony to 
present the Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H. 
Shelton (USA, Ret.) Agreed to without objection.

October 2002

    H. Res. 559: (10/02/02) Expressing the sense of the House 
of Representatives that each State should examine its existing 
statues, practices, and procedures governing special elections 
so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House 
of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion. Agreed to 
by the Yeas and Nays: 414-0.
    H.R. 3295: (10/10/02) A bill to require States and 
localities to meet uniform and nondiscriminatory election 
technology and administration requirements applicable to 
Federal elections, to establish grant programs to provide 
assistance to States and localities to meet those requirements 
and to improve election technology and the administration of 
Federal elections, to establish the Election Administration 
Commission, and for other purposes. Conference report agreed to 
in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the 
Yeas and Nays: 357-48.
    H. Con. Res. 487: (10/10/02) Authorizing the printing as a 
House document of a volume consisting of the transcripts of the 
ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate 
in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of 
statements by Members of the House of Representatives and 
Senate from the Congressional Record on the terrorist attacks 
of September 11, 2001. Agreed to without objection.
    H.R. Res. 536: (10/16/02) Commending the staffs of members 
of Congress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending 
Physician and his health care staff, and other members of the 
Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism 
during the days and weeks following the release of anthrax in 
Senator Daschle's office. Agreed to without objection.

                                
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