[House Report 108-816]
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108th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     108-816
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 501


                        REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                   COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION

                                 of the

                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                               during the

                      ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS




January 3, 2005.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed
                          LETTER OF SUBMITTAL

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                          House of Representatives,
                         Committee on House Administration,
                                   Washington, DC, January 3, 2005.
Hon. Jeff Trandahl,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Jeff: Pursuant to Clause 1(d) of Rule XI of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives, I hereby submit to the House a 
report on the activities of the Committee on House 
Administration for the 108th Congress, including the oversight 
plan for the 108th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                                   Bob Ney,
                                                          Chairman.


                                                 Union Calendar No. 501
108th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     108-816

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   REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 
                       DURING THE 108TH CONGRESS

                                _______
                                

January 3, 2005.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

  Mr. Ney, from the Committee on House Administration, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

                     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 7, 2003. The 
Committee on House Administration, which consists of 9 members, 
has jurisdiction and related functions assigned by clauses 1, 
2, 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. Rule X, clause 4(d)(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 Speaker Hastert, 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.
    After providing indispensable leadership in crafting and 
securing the enactment of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 
(HAVA) during the 107th Congress, Chairman Ney continued to 
focus on important election reform matters during the 108th 
Congress, especially in his efforts to ensure that HAVA was 
properly implemented and adequately funded. The Chairman's 
tireless efforts resulted in over $3 billion in election reform 
funds being appropriated during the most recent Congress. The 
Chairman also conducted numerous oversight hearings on 
election-related matters, including the issue of electronic 
voting system security and the operation of the Election 
Assistance Commission, to make sure that Congress remained 
informed about how HAVA was working on the state and local 
levels.
    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, the Inspector General and the 
Clerk of the House on issues of emergency preparedness, 
business continuity, and security.
    The Committee has overseen the continuing efforts of the 
United States Capitol Police to secure the Capitol complex, 
while working to maintain open access to the Capitol and House 
Office Buildings for all citizens and visitors. The committee 
has focused its oversight on the mitigation of threats from 
terrorist organizations and has approved the installation of 
security technologies to extend the law enforcement and threat 
deterrent capabilities of the Capitol Police. Additionally, the 
Committee has monitored efforts to attract and retain highly 
qualified police personnel and has worked to insure that all 
Capitol Police officers are properly trained.
    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, 
andoperational 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.

                     108th 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 and Secondary Expense Resolutions 
and approve committee funding levels.

                CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995

     Monitor application of the Congressional 
Accountability Act of 1995 (PL 104-1), (CAA).
     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.
     Conduct General Oversight of the Office of 
Compliance.
     Examine the statutory construction of the Office 
of General Counsel.
     Monitor ongoing judicial proceedings to determine 
the impact on the CAA.

                          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.
     Monitor and evaluate results of the comprehensive 
review (to be conducted by the General Accounting Office during 
2003) of the current state of government printing and 
information-dissemination programs, inventory of federal 
printing capabilities, practices, and needs.
     Examine options to improve operation and structure 
of the GPO Inspector General's office.
     Oversee Superintendent of Documents' Sales and 
Depository Library Programs.

                  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 Employee 
Classification Act, 2 U.S.C. 291, et seq.
     Assure coordination among officers and joint 
entities on administrative matters.
     Continue review of ``congressional continuity'' 
issues, including organizing sessions of Congress at alternate 
locations and technological support for Member communications 
and chamber operations.
     Provide policy guidance and conduct oversight of 
security and safety issues and congressional entities charged 
with such roles.

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.
     Review the operations of the House gift shop and 
future methods of proposed management.
     Continue review of restaurant operations, house 
furniture policy, inventory and selection, and alternatives to 
the current house mail delivery process in order to strengthen 
the services and tools available to Members and staff.

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 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.
     Review the policies and procedures for visitor 
access to the Capitol.

U.S. Capitol Police

     Generally oversee operations of the agency.
     Consider authorization legislation as necessary.
     Review need for additional USCP facilities and 
equipment.
     Monitor and evaluate results analysis to determine 
ideal staffing levels to meet security needs, especially with 
the advent of the Capitol Visitors' Center and responsibility 
for U.S. Botanic Garden.
     Review USCP training program for new recruits, and 
in-service training.
     Review and approve all department reorganizations, 
creation of new positions, appointments, terminations, and 
certain promotions.
     Review the installation of security-related 
devices and technologies.

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.
     Direct Inspector General to conduct management 
advisories to improve implementation and operation of key House 
functions.

                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.
     Oversee work of the Legislative Branch Financial 
Managers' Council.

Library of Congress

     Oversee the remedial measures taken by the Library 
in response to audit issues.
     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.
     Oversee construction of the Culpeper Film 
Preservation Facility.
     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.
     Review and oversee Smithsonian Institution budget 
authorization.
     Consider legislation related to the Smithsonian 
Institution.
     Provide for the appointment of Citizen Regents to 
the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents.
     Review proposals for authorization of new 
Smithsonian facilities.
     Review operations of the National Zoo.

Architect of the Capitol

     Review the operations of the office of the 
Architect.
     Review the electronic and procured services 
provided by the Architect.
     Oversee construction of 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 and data security measures.
     Oversee implementation of Committee hearing room 
upgrade program.

                          FEDERAL ELECTION LAW

     Review operations of the Federal Election 
Commission (FEC) and evaluate possible changes to improve 
efficiency, improve enforcement of the Federal Election 
Campaign Act, improve procedures for the disclosure of 
contributions and expenditures, and consider authorization 
issues and make 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.
     Examine 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.
     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.
     Study FEC implementation of the Bipartisan 
Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) regulations and impact of 
any federal court decisions concerning the new law.
     Examine the implementation of the Help America 
Vote Act (HAVA), including the creation of new Election 
Assistance Commission, implementation of minimum standards by 
the states, and compliance with HAVA.
     Examine the impact of HAVA on Uniformed and 
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).
     Review states' responses to passage of H. Res. 559 
(107th Congress) urging states to expedite procedures for 
calling special elections in the event of a catastrophe.

                   COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION


                  108TH CONGRESS REPORT OF ACTIVITIES


            Summary of Oversight and Legislative Activities


                     FULL COMMITTEE--FIRST SESSION

The Committee met on February 5, 2003--Business Meeting

    The Committee considered the following:
     Consideration and adoption of Committee Rules for 
the 108th Congress
     Consideration and adoption of Committee Oversight 
Plan for the 108th Congress
     Approval of the House Perimeter Security Plan
     Reporting of a Resolution dismissing an election 
contest
     Notification of any action taken under Interim 
Authority

February 20, 2003--Committee Poll

    The following items were approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    (1) a contract between the Committee on House 
Administration and Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P. for an amount not 
to exceed $75,000 (at a rate not to exceed $300.65 per day), 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 
2003 through January 2, 2004.
    (2) a contract between the Committee on House 
Administration and Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P. for an amount not 
to exceed $75,000 (at a rate not to exceed $300.65 per day), 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 
2003 through January 2, 2004.
    (3) a contract between the Committee on International 
Relations and Mr. William Lowell for an amount not to exceed 
$78,483 plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of 
February 6, 2003 through February 2, 2004.
    (4) a contract agreement between the Committee on 
Agriculture and John Jurich for an amount not to exceed $5400 
per month plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of 
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.

February 27, 2003--Committee Poll

    The following item was approved by committee poll 
unanimously:
    The Committee has approved authorizations of the 2003 
Members Representational Account (MRAs) allowance.

The Committee met on March 5, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Oversight Hearing on the Smithsonian Institution

    Witnesses:
          Lawrence M. Small, Secretary of the Smithsonian 
        Institution
    Also attending and available to answer questions are:
          Dr. David L. Evans, Under Secretary for Science
          Dr. Lucy H. Spelman, Director, National Zoological 
        Park

The Committee met on March 12-13, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Committee Funding

    Witnesses:
          House Administration Committee
                 Mr. Bob Ney, Chairman
                 Mr. John Larson, Ranking Minority Member
          Agriculture Committee
                  Mr. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman (Virginia)
                  Mr. Charles W. Stenholm, Ranking Minority 
                Member (Texas)
          Resources Committee
                  Mr. Richard Pombo, Chairman (California)
                  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. Jane Harman, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Standards of Official Conduct Committee
                  Mr. Joel Hefley, Chairman (Colorado)
                  Mr. Alan Mollohan, Ranking Minority Member 
                (West Virginia)
          Financial Services Committee
                  Mr. Michael Oxley, Chairman (Ohio)
                  Mr. Barney Frank, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Massachusetts)
          Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
                  Mr. Don Young, Chairman (Alaska)
                  Mr. James Oberstar, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Minnesota)
          Education and the Workforce Committee
                  Mr. John Boehner, Chairman (Ohio)
                  Mr. George Miller, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          International Relations Committee
                  Mr. Chris Smith (New Jersey) on behalf of Mr. 
                Henry Hyde, Chairman (Illinois)
                  Mr. Tom Lantos, Ranking Minority Member 
                (California)
          Government Reform Committee
                  Mr. Tom Davis, Chairman (Virginia)
                  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)
          Homeland Security Committee
                  Mr. Chris Cox, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Jim Turner, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Texas)
          Budget Committee
                  Mr. Jim Nussle, Chairman (Iowa)
                  Mr. John Spratt, Ranking Minority Member 
                (South Carolina)
          Armed Services Committee
                  Mr. Duncan Hunter, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Ike Skelton, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Missouri)
          Rules Committee
                  Mr. David Dreier, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Martin Frost, Ranking Minority Member 
                (Texas)
          Ways and Means Committee
                  Mr. William Thomas, Chairman (California)
                  Mr. Pete Stark (California) on behalf of Mr. 
                Charles Rangel, Ranking Minority Member (New 
                York)

The Committee met on May 6, 2003--Business Meeting

Agenda: To Consider Omnibus Committee Funding Resolution of the 108th 
        Congress and Other Pending Items

    Resolved pursuant to Public Law 101-520 Sec. 311(e) the 
allocations of the Official Mail Allowance for the first and 
second sessions of the One Hundred Eighth Congress for 
committees of the House of Representatives.

May 20, 2003--Committee Poll

    The following item was unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence and Eleanor J. Hill for an amount not 
to exceed $30,000 (at a rate not to exceed $425.56 per day), 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of May 14, 
2003, through September 1, 2003.

The Committee met on July 9, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: H.R. 2205--Legislation to Establish within the Smithsonian 
        Institution a National Museum of African-American History and 
        Culture

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable John Lewis (GA-05), Member of Congress
          The Honorable Jack Kingston (GA-01), Chairman, 
        Subcommittee on the Legislative, Committee on 
        Appropriations
          The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, Delegate, 
        District of Columbia
          Robert Wright, Chairman, Presidential Commission, 
        National Museum of African American History and Culture
          Lawrence Small, Secretary, The Smithsonian 
        Institution
          Charles Cassell, Vice President, National Coalition 
        to Save Our Mall
          The Honorable Jeff Trandahl, Clerk, United States 
        House of Representatives
          Alan Hantman, Architect of the Capitol
          Robert Howe, Assistant Chief, United States Capitol 
        Police
    Also attending and available to answer questions:
          Robert Greeley, Director, Security Services Bureau, 
        United States Capitol Police

The Committee met on September 5, 2003--Business Meeting

Agenda: Approve New Committee Electronic Communications Policy

    Resolved and amended the Committee on House Administration 
Regulations of Unsolicited Mass Communications as contained in 
the Members' Congressional Handbook.

The Committee met on September 24, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: H.R. 2844--Continuity of Congress: Special Elections in 
        Extraordinary Circumstances

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable James Sensenbrenner (WI-05), Chairman, 
        Committee on the Judiciary
          The Honorable David Dreier (CA-26), Chairman, 
        Committee on Rules
          The Honorable Martin Frost (TX-24), Ranking 
        Democratic Member, Committee on Rules
          The Honorable Brian Baird (WA-03), Member of Congress
          The Honorable Candice Miller (MI-10), Member of 
        Congress
          The Honorable Mary Kiffmeyer, The Secretary of State 
        for Minnesota
          Doug Lewis, Executive Director, Election Center
          Donald Wolfensberger, Director, Congress Project, 
        Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
          Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Chair and Senior 
        Fellow in Governance Studies, Brookings Institution
          Norman Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American 
        Enterprise Institute

September 26, 2003--Committee Poll

    The following items were unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on the 
Judiciary and Michelle Richardson for an amount not to exceed 
$75,000 or $6250.00 per month (at a rate not to exceed $425.56 
per day) for the period of September 30, 2003, through August 
31, 2004. Ms. Richardson will assist the minority members of 
the committee with respect to the oversight of the Department 
of Justice and related civil rights and civil liberties issues.
    (2) the Annual Audit Plan of the Inspector General of the 
United States House of Representatives. The Audit Plan approves 
the continuation of existing audits and also authorizes the 
Inspector General to proceed with additional new audits.

The Committee met on October 16, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Hearing on Federal Election Commission Enforcement Procedures

    Witnesses:
          Chair Ellen L. Weintraub, Chair, Federal Election 
        Commission
          Vice Chairman Bradley A. Smith, Vice Chairman, 
        Federal Election Commission
          James Bopp, Jr., Partner, Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom 
        General Counsel, James Madison Center for Free Speech
          Don McGahn, General Counsel, National Republican 
        Congressional Committee
          Karl Sandstrom, Partner, Perkins Coie, Former 
        Commissioner, Federal Election Commission
          Marc Elias, Partner, Perkins Coie

The Committee met on November 19, 2003--Committee Mark-Up

Agenda: Mark-up of H.R. 2844

     The Committee considered H.R. 2844--the 
``Continuity in Representation Act of 2003.''
     The Committee considered an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute to H.R. 2844.

The Committee met on November 20, 2003--Committee Hearing

Agenda: 527 Organizations and Soft Money: Elections in a Post-BCRA 
        World

    Witnesses:
          Susan Hirschmann, President, Leadership Forum
          George Terwilliger, Americans for a Better Country 
        (ABC Group)
          Frank Donatelli, Americans for a Better Country (ABC 
        Group)

December 16, 2003--Committee Poll

    The following item was unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration (Minority) and Emerald Strategies for an amount 
not to exceed $20,000 for the period of December 16, 2003, 
through February 28, 2004. Emerald Strategies will assist the 
minority members of the committee in reviewing designated House 
websites to ensure compliance with House rules, Committee 
Regulations and federal government laws.

                     FULL COMMITTEE--SECOND SESSION

January 28, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following item was unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on 
Agriculture and John Jurich for an amount not to exceed 
$6363.63 per month for the period of January 3, 2004, through 
January 2, 2005. Mr. Jurich will provide investigative services 
for the committee.

February 11, 2004--Committee Poll

    By a 7-0 vote, the Committee approved the following items:
    (1) a contract between the Committee on House 
Administration and Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P. for an amount not 
to exceed $75,000 (at a rate not to exceed $429.04 per day), 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 
2004 through January 2, 2005. Baker & Hostetler will assist the 
Republican Members of the Committee on House Administration 
with contested election issues. Our Committee staff has 
reviewed the contract and determined that it is in accordance 
with our regulations.
    (2) a contract between the Committee on House 
Administration and Baker & Hostetler, L.L.P. for an amount not 
to exceed $75,000 (at a rate not to exceed $429.04 per day), 
plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of January 3, 
2004 through January 2, 2005. Baker & Hostetler will assist the 
Republican Members of the Committee on House Administration 
with election law issues. Our Committee staff has reviewed the 
contract and determined that it is in accordance with our 
regulations.
    (3) a contract between the Committee on International 
Relations and Mr. William Lowell for an amount not to exceed 
$72,576 plus authorized travel expenses, for the period of 
February 3, 2004 through January 2, 2005. Mr. Lowell will 
assist the Committee on International Relations on matters 
related to issues of non-proliferation, export control, 
international arms sales, as well as matters associated with 
the committee's policy and oversight responsibilities for the 
Arms Control Act and other issues. Our Committee staff has 
reviewed the contract and determined that it is in accordance 
with our regulations.

March 31, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following item was unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration (Minority) and Emerald Strategies for an amount 
not to exceed $40,000 for the period of March 1, 2004, through 
June 30, 2004. Emerald Strategies will assist the minority 
members of the committee in reviewing designated House websites 
to ensure compliance with House rules, Committee Regulations 
and federal government laws.

The Committee met on April 28, 2004--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Government Printing Office Oversight

    Witnesses:
          Bruce James, Public Printer of the United States, GPO
          Marc Nichols, Inspector General, GPO
          Linda Koontz, General Accounting Office
          Ben Cooper, Printing Industries of America
          George Lord, Chairman of the Joint Council of Unions, 
        GPO
          William Boarman, Communications Workers of America
          Janis Johnston, University of Illinois at Champaign-
        Urbana

The Committee met on May 20, 2004--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Federal Election Commission and the 527 Rulemaking Process

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Michael Toner, Commissioner, Federal 
        Election Commission
          The Honorable Scott E. Thomas, Commissioner, Federal 
        Election Commission
          The Honorable Ellen L. Weintraub, Vice Chair, Federal 
        Election Commission
          The Honorable Bradley A. Smith, Chairman, Federal 
        Election Commission

The Committee met on June 17, 2004--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Election Assistance Commission and Implementation of the Help 
        America Vote Act

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., Chairman, 
        Election Assistance Commission
          The Honorable Gracia Hillman, Vice Chair, Election 
        Assistance Commission
          The Honorable Paul DeGregorio, Commissioner, Election 
        Assistance Commission
          The Honorable Ray Martinez, Commissioner, Election 
        Assistance Commission

The Committee met on July 7, 2004--Committee Hearing

Agenda: Electronic Voting System Security

    Witnesses:
          Dr. Avi Rubin, Professor, Johns Hopkins University 
        Information Security Institute
          Dr. Brit Williams, Professor, Kennesaw State 
        University
          Mr. Tadayoshi Kohno, University of California, San 
        Diego
          Dr. Michael I. Shamos, Professor, Carnegie Mellon 
        University
          Kathy Rogers, Director of Elections Administration, 
        Office of the Georgia Secretary of State
          Linda H. Lamone, Administrator, Maryland State Board 
        of Elections
          Jill Lavine, Registrar, Sacramento County, California

July 22, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following items were unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) an extension of a contract agreement between the 
Committee on House Administration (Minority) and Emerald 
Strategies for an amount not to exceed $70,000 (an increase of 
$30,000) through November 30, 2004. Emerald Strategies will 
continue to assist the minority members of the committee in 
reviewing designated House websites to ensure compliance with 
House rules, Committee Regulations and federal government laws.
    (2) a contract between the Government Reform Committee and 
Bancroft and Associates for an amount not to exceed $25,000 
from June 30, 2004, through September 15, 2004. Bancroft and 
Associates will assist the committee in preparing a legal 
analysis of Congress' constitutional authority to enact 
legislation providing the District of Columbia with voting 
representation in the House of Representatives.

The Committee met on July 22, 2004--Committee Hearing

Agenda: H.R. 4863--A bill to establish a Commission to establish a 
        National Museum of the American Latino

    Witnesses:
          The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18)
          The Honorable Xavier Becerra (CA-31)
          The Honorable Lawrence M. Small, Secretary, 
        Smithsonian Institution
          Diane Camber, Executive Director/Chief Curator, Bass 
        Museum in Miami
          Dr. Jonathan Lorenzo Yorba, Executive Director, 
        LaPlaza de Cultura Y Artes Foundation

October 27, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following items were unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on House 
Administration (Minority) and Perkins Cole L.L.P. for an amount 
not to exceed $40,000 for the period of October 26, 2004, 
through January 2, 2005. Perkins Cole will assist the minority 
members of the committee with contested elections and other 
matters.
    (2) a resolution granting interim authority to me as 
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 108th Congress and the beginning of the First 
Session of the 109th Congress.

November 12, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following items were unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a contract agreement between the Committee on 
Government Reform (Minority) and Timothy Westmoreland for an 
amount not to exceed $2,333.33 per month, plus authorized 
traveling expenses, from the time of ratification of this 
contract through January 2, 2005. Mr. Westmoreland will assist 
the minority members of the committee with health and budget 
policy matters.
    (2) A Guide to Outfitting and Maintaining an Office of the 
U.S. House of Representatives (formerly The User's Guide to 
Equipment, Software and Related Services). Some of the contents 
of the Guide were updated and the title modified in order to 
bring the book up to date for the 109th Congress.

December 3, 2004--Committee Poll

    The following item was unanimously approved by committee 
poll:
    (1) a minority consulting contract with Emerald Strategies, 
Inc., to provide, ``An examination and review of designated 
House web sites to ensure compliance with the rules and 
regulations of the Committee, House Rules, and other Federal 
laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Federal Government 
web sites, including a diagnosis of compliance with Section 508 
rules on accessibility, a management review of Web operations 
and site compliance with CHA rules and regulations, and other 
related matters.'' Performance under the contract would be 
concluded by January 2, 2005, in an amount not to exceed 
$5,000.

       General Oversight Activities Throughout the 108th 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 (Public Law 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 restructuring 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 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 Inquires.

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 reports; recommend 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 increase 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 
the 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 (Public Law 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 2003

     Review and revised service contracts with the 
House.
     Approved HEPCA Employee Pay Comparability Increase 
for 2003.

February 2003

     Approved House Supported Software List and 
Standards for New Purchases.
     Approved Procedures for Accepting Local Courier 
Deliveries.
     Revised Policies for House Staff Called to Active 
Military Duty.
     Approved procurement of House News Wire 
replacement services.
     Approved the commissioning of posthumous portraits 
honoring Jeannette Rankin, Joseph Rainey, Abraham Lincoln and 
Victor Pacheco.

March 2003

     Approved contract for House Staff Fitness Program.
     Authorized release of RFP for Webcasting Services.

April 2003

     Authorized release of RFP for System and Modular 
Furniture Project.
     Approved purchase order for telecommunications 
connectivity to the House Alternate Computing Facility.
     Authorized Inspector General report: Management 
Advisory Report Fire Protection Improvements Needed Within 
Capitol Power Plant.

May 2003

     Approved contract for Frame Relay 
telecommunications services.
     Issued policy guidelines for Committee Broadcast 
scheduling.

June 2003

     Authorized release of RFP for Contract Services by 
Persons with Disabilities program.
     Approved contract modification for Phase II of the 
Digital Mail Pilot Program.
     Approved contract for the upgraded wiring of the 
House Campus.

July 2003

     Approved contract for audio/multimedia upgrade of 
Committee on Ways and Means Hearing room.

August 2003

September 2003

     Approved purchase order for multi-year Microsoft 
Enterprise Agreement.
     Approved purchase order for Information Technology 
Assessment.
     Approved contract for Modular Furniture Renovation 
Program integration services.
     Approved contract for the audio/multimedia upgrade 
of the Cannon Caucus Room.
     Approved contract for House Internet Services.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: House Payment 
Process.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: House 
Officers Have Emergency Evacuation Plan.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: Management Of 
The House Information Security Function.

October 2003

     Approved process improvements for House Training 
Plans.

November 2003

     Approved outsourcing of voucher check printing to 
the United States Treasury.
     Approved purchase of Mobile Broadcast Services 
Vehicle.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: Audit Of The 
Financial Statements For The Year Ended December 31, 2002.

December 2003

     Approved purchase of Mobile Communications and 
Support vehicles.
     Approved extension of current Systems Integrator 
Service agreements.
     Approved reclassification for the Office of 
Chamber Security.

                  OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES--SECOND SESSION

January 2004

     Approved HEPCA Employee Pay Comparability Increase 
for 2004.
     Approved House Recording Studio Service 
Enhancements.
     Established Committee Broadcast Hearing Room 
Audiovisual Standards.
     Approved contract award for temporary personnel 
services for persons with disabilities program.
     Approved Committee Chairman Portrait Guidelines.
     Approved Guidelines for Outgoing Loans of 
Collections Objects.

February 2004

     Approved Modification to House Mail Operations 
contract.
     Authorized release of RFP for House Dry Cleaning 
services.
     Implemented waiver of certain provisions of the 
Members' and Committees' Handbooks authorizing acceptance of 
facsimile copies of certain documents.
     Approved new procedures for Mail and Package 
deliveries.

March 2004

     Approved changes to the Net Expenses of 
Telecommunications Account.
     Authorized release of RFP for High Definition 
Television Design and Engineering.
     Approved contract award for House Payroll 
Replacement System.
     Approved transition to a system of authenticated 
electronic submission of filings to the Clerk as required by 
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
     Created a House Historian and Research Assistant 
positions in the Clerk's Office of History and Preservation.
     Approved Cost of Living Increase for United States 
Capitol Police.

April 2004

     Approved 10-year Occupancy Agreement with the 
General Services Administration.
     Approved increased costs to support enhanced House 
Mail Operations.
     Authorized release of RFP for Financial Systems 
Replacement project integration services, software and 
hardware, and IV&V services.
     Cancellation of waiver of certain provisions of 
the Members' and Committees' Handbooks authorizing acceptance 
of facsimile copies of certain documents.
     Approved redescription and reclassification of ten 
positions in House Information Resources.

May 2004

     Approved proposed reorganization of the Office of 
House Support Services.
     Approved Digital Mail production phase 
implementation.
     Approved amendments to Debt Collection policies 
and procedures.
     Approved purchase order for Secure Mail 
Convergence Study.

June 2004

     Approved purchase order for expanded House 
Information Technology Assessment.
     Approved USCP Pedestrian Monitoring System.
     Authorized expedited installation of USCP Truck 
Interdiction Monitoring Program.
     Authorized installation of Public Address System.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: Security 
Controls Over Private Branch Exchange Switches and Voicemail.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: Improvements 
Are Needed In Controls Over House Supplies Inventory.
     Authorized Inspector General Report: Changes to 
House Garages and Parking Security Procedures Resulted in 
Significant Improvements.

July 2004

     Approved expansion of Modular Furniture Renovation 
Program.
     Approved contract for Audio/Audiovisual upgrade to 
the Committee on Appropriations Hearing room.

August 2004

     Approved contract for House Dry Cleaner services.
     Approved interagency agreement to support FY05 
Transit Benefit Program.

September 2004

     Approved issuance of guidelines for Offices in 
dealing with departing staff.
     Amendment to the Mass Mail Payment process.
     Established House supported software list and 
minimum standards for new purchases.
     Approved the donation of Heater Meals acquired for 
use at the Member Briefing Center and Page School.
     Approved purchase order for Active Directory 
Implementation support.

October 2004

     Approved contract for Financial System Replacement 
integration, software and hardware, and IV&V services.
     Authorized release of RFP for Gift Shop Design.
     Approved enhancements to District Office Lease and 
Vehicle Lease forms.
     Approved USCP installation of ``Sentinel 
Samplers.''

November 2004

     Approved contract award for Capitol Heights Mail 
Facility Upgrade.

December 2004

     Approved policies for the installation of the 
109th Congress.

                            Floor Activities


                    BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

108th Congress--

    H.R. 31--Bill introduced by Mr. Jeff Miller--January 7, 
2003.
    To nullify the recent pay increase and to eliminate 
automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
    H.R. 35--Bill introduced by Mrs. Biggert--January 7, 2003.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to 
clarify the Act, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 156--Bill introduced by Mr. Petri--January 7, 2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
require persons conducting Federal election polls by telephone 
to disclose certain information to respondents and the Federal 
Election Commission.
    H.R. 183--Bill introduced by Mr. Serrano--January 7, 2003.
    To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate 
used computer equipment to public elementary and secondary 
schools designated by the members.
    H.R. 297--Bill introduced by Mr. Kind--January 8, 2003.
    To require any amounts remaining in a Member's 
Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be 
deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to 
reduce the federal debt.
    H.R. 344--Bill introduced by Mr. Bartlett--January 27, 
2003.
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the 
use of public funds for political party conventions.
    H.R. 432--Bill introduced by Ms. Velazquez--January 28, 
2003.
    To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, 
to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide 
that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of 
a former employee who dies after separating from Government 
service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil 
Service Retirement System but before establishing a valid claim 
there for, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 502--Bill introduced by Mr. Tancredo--January 29, 
2003.
    To require identification that may be used in obtaining 
Federal public benefits to meet restrictions ensuring that it 
is secure and verifiable.
    H.R. 527--Bill introduced by Mr. King of New York--February 
4, 2003.
    To provide Capitol-flown flags to the immediate family of 
fire fighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical 
technicians, and other rescue workers who are killed in the 
line of duty.
    H. R. 601--Bill introduced by Mr. Owens--February 5, 2003.
    To direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a 
contract to revise the statute commemorating women's suffrage 
located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include 
a likeness of Sojourner Truth.
    H.R. 681--Bill introduced by Mr. English--February 11, 
2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
prohibit an authorized committee of a winning candidate for 
election for Federal office which received a personal loan from 
the candidate from making any repayment on the loan after the 
date on which the candidate begins serving in such office.
    H.R. 687--Bill introduced by Mr. Gallegly--February 11, 
2003.
    To prohibit the Federal Government from accepting a form of 
identification issued by a foreign government, except for a 
passport that is accepted for such a purpose on the date of 
enactment of this Act.
    H.R. 797--Bill introduced by Mr. English--February 13, 
2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
prohibit the use of any contribution made to a candidate for 
election for Federal office, or any donation made to an 
individual as support for the individual's activities as the 
holder of a Federal office, for the payment of a salary to the 
candidate or individual or to any member of the immediate 
family of the candidate or individual.
    H.R. 820--Bill introduced by Mr. LaHood--February 13, 2003.
    To amend title 39, United States Code, to prevent certain 
types of mail matter from being sent by a Member of the House 
of Representatives as part of a mass mailing.
    H.R. 921--Bill introduced by Mr. Camp--February 26, 2003.
    To require amounts remaining in Members' representational 
allowances at the end of a fiscal year to be used for deficit 
reduction or to reduce the Federal debt, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 956--Bill introduced by Mrs. Maloney--February 27, 
2003.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to allow 
employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement 
leave to participate in or attend their children's 
andgrandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities and to 
clarify that leave may be taken for routine medical needs and to assist 
elderly relatives, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 1081--Bill introduced by Mr. Ehlers--March 5, 2003.
    To establish marine and freshwater research, development, 
and demonstration programs to support efforts to prevent, 
control, and eradicate invasive species, as well as to educate 
citizens and stakeholders and restore ecosystems.
    H.R. 1098--Bill introduced by Mr. Miller--March 5, 2003.
    To provide that, if an individual is expelled from 
Congress, any Member service previously rendered by that 
individual shall be noncreditable for purposes of determining 
eligibility for or the amount of any benefits which might 
otherwise be payable out of the Civil Service Retirement and 
Disability Fund based on the service of that individual, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 1381--Bill introduced by Mr. Hinojosa--March 20, 2003.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 
5, United States Code, to allow leave for individuals who 
provide living organ donations.
    H.R. 1430--Bill introduced by Mrs. Maloney--March 25, 2003.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit 
leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult 
child, sibling, or grandparent if the domestic partner, parent-
in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent has a serious 
health condition, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 1510--Bill introduced by Mr. Hastings--March 31, 2003.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require 
States to permit individuals to register to vote at polling 
places on the date of an election, to cast ballots at 
designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and 
to obtain absentee ballots for an election for any reason, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 1603--Bill introduced by Mrs. Jo Ann Davis--April 3, 
2003.
    To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 
App.) to streamline the financial disclosure process for 
executive branch employees.
    H.R. 1696--Bill introduced by Mr. Ose--April 9, 2003.
    To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay 
adjustments for Members of Congress.
    H.R. 1733--Bill introduced by Mr. Crowley--April 10, 2003.
    To amend XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to 
provide for a voluntary Medicare prescription medicine benefit, 
to provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, to 
provide for substantial reductions in the cost of prescription 
drugs made available to Medicare beneficiaries, to amend the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow deductions for 
direct-to-consumer advertisement of prescription drugs, to 
amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide 
greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals and preserving 
access to safe affordable Canadian medicines, to amend the 
Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit campaign 
contributions by chief executive officers of pharmaceutical 
companies, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 1878--Bill introduced by Mr. Andrews--April 30, 2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
provide for public funding for House of Representatives 
elections, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 1941--Bill introduced by Mr. Paul--May 1, 2003.
    To enforce the guarantees of the first, fourteenth, and 
fifteenth amendments to the Constitution of the United States 
by prohibiting certain devices used to deny the right to 
participate in certain elections.
    H.R. 2106--Bill introduced by Mr. Rodriguez--May 14, 2003.
    To permit Members of the House of Representatives to use 
funds provided in Member's Representational Allowances to 
obtain POW/MIA flags and distribute them to constituents.
    H.R. 2139--Bill introduced by Mr. Paul--May 15, 2003.
    To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
    H.R. 2195--Bill introduced by Mr. Regula--May 21, 2003.
    To provide for additional space and resources for national 
collections held by the Smithsonian Institution, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 2205--Bill introduced by Mr. Lewis--May 22, 2003.
    To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the 
National Museum of African American History and Culture, and 
other purposes.
    H.R. 2239--Bill introduced by Mr. Holt--May 22, 2003.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a 
voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy under title III of 
such Act, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 2363--Bill introduced by Ms. DeLauro--June 5, 2003.
    To improve early learning opportunities and promote 
preparedness by increasing the availability of Head Start 
programs, to increase the availability and affordability of 
quality child care, to reduce child hunger and encourage 
healthy eating habits, to facilitate parental involvement, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 2412--Bill introduced by Mr. Stupak--June 10, 2003.
    To require any amounts appropriated for Members' 
Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives 
for a session of Congress that remain after all payments are 
made from such Allowances for the session to be deposited in 
the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the 
Federal debt.
    H.R. 2529--Bill introduced by Mr. Hoekstra--June 19, 2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
require not less than 75 percent of the amount of individual 
contributions accepted by Congressional candidates to come from 
in-State residents, to increase disclosure requirements, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 2667--Bill introduced by Mrs. Maloney--July 8, 2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
require the disclosure of certain information by persons 
conducting phone banks during campaigns for election for 
Federal office, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 2709--Bill introduced by Mr. Shays--July 10, 2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
replace the Federal Election Commission with the Federal 
Election Administration, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 2817--Bill introduced by Mr. Goode--July 22, 2003.
    To provide that the actuarial value of the prescription 
drug benefits of Members of Congress under the Federal 
employees health benefits program may not exceed the actuarial 
value of any prescription drug benefit under the Medicare 
Program.
    H.R. 2844--Bill introduced by Mr. Sensenbrenner--July 24, 
2003.
    To require States to hold special elections to fill 
vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 
days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances, and for 
other purposes.
    H.R. 2948--Bill introduced by Mr. Langevin--July 25, 2003.
    To direct the Comptroller General to enter into 
arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences and the 
Librarian of Congress for conducting a study on the feasibility 
and costs of implementing an emergency electronic 
communications system for Congress to ensure the continuity of 
the operations of Congress during an emergency, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 3114--Bill introduced by Mr. Foley--September 17, 
2003.
    To provide that adjustments in rates of pay for Members of 
Congress may not exceed any cost-of-living increases in 
benefits under title II of the Social Security Act.
    H.R. 3117--Bill introduced by Mr. Fossella--September 17, 
2003.
    To amend certain provisions of title 5, United States Code, 
relating to disability annuities for law enforcement officers, 
firefighters, and members of the Capitol Police.
    H.R. 3153--Bill introduced by Mr. Sabo--September 23, 2003.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an 
election for Federal office on the date of the election.
    H.R. 3229--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--October 2, 2003.
    To amend title 44, United States Code, to transfer to the 
Public Printer the authority over the individuals responsible 
for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record, and for 
other purposes.
    H.R. 3278--Bill introduced by Ms. Norton--October 8, 2003.
    To permit statues honoring citizens of the District of 
Columbia to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as 
statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary 
Hall, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 3292--Bill introduced by Mr. Becerra--October 15, 
2003.
    To establish the Commission to Establish a National Museum 
of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for the 
establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the 
American Latino in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.
    H.R. 3285--Bill introduced by Mr. Shays--October 8, 2003.
    To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of 
sexual orientation.
    H.R. 3490--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--November 17, 2003.
    To eliminate the requirement that the Public Printer make 
an additional contribution to the Civil Service Retirement and 
Disability Fund with respect to each employee of the Government 
. . . (Introduced in House)
    H.R. 3491--Bill introduced by Mr. Lewis--November 17, 2003.
    To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the 
National Museum of African American History and Culture, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 3525--Bill introduced by Mr. Doolittle--November 19, 
2003.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
reform the financing of campaigns for election for Federal 
office.
    H.R. 3569--Bill introduced by Mr. Conyers--November 21, 
2003.
    To reauthorize and amend the National Film Preservation Act 
of 1996.
    H.R. 3641--Bill introduced by Mr. Tierney--November 21, 
2003.
    To reform the financing of Federal elections, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 3630--Bill introduced by Mr. Shays--November 21, 2003.
    To make available on the Internet, for purposes of access 
and retrieval by the public, certain information available 
through the Congressional Research Service Web site.
    H.R. 3680--Bill introduced by Mr. Israel--December 8, 2003.
    To provide that Members of Congress be made ineligible for 
coverage under the Federal employees health benefits program 
and instead be made eligible for coverage under the Medicare 
Program.
    H.R. 3709--Bill introduced by Mr. Rohrabacher--January 20, 
2004.
    To restore the Federal electoral rights of the residents of 
the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 3736--Bill introduced by Mr. Deal--January 28, 2004.
    To provide that pay for Members of Congress be reduced 
following any fiscal year in which there is a Federal deficit.
    H.R. 3780--Bill introduced by Ms. Woolsey--February 4, 
2004.
    To improve the lives of working families by providing 
family and medical need assistance, child care assistance, in-
school and afterschool assistance, family care assistance, and 
encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces.
    H.R. 3791--Bill introduced by Mr. Stearns--February 10, 
2004.
    To provide that no automatic pay adjustment for Members of 
Congress shall be made in the year following a fiscal year in 
which there is a Federal budget deficit.
    H.R. 3801--Bill introduced by Mr. Bartlett--February 11, 
2004.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
repeal the requirement that persons making disbursements for 
electioneering communications file reports on such 
disbursements with the Federal Election Commission and the 
prohibition against the making of disbursements for 
electioneering communications by corporations and labor 
organizations, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 3963--Bill introduced by Mr. Shays--March 11, 2004.
    To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to 
extend to employees of the legislative branch certain 
protections available to other employees of the Federal 
Government under certain laws, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4068--Bill introduced by Mr. Goode--March 30, 2004.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to postpone the 
deadline by which a State is required to meet the election 
administration requirements of the Act until the total amount 
appropriated to the State for requirements payments under the 
Act is equal to or greater than the costs incurred by the State 
in meeting such requirements.
    H.R. 4095--Bill introduced by Ms. Millender-McDonald--March 
31, 2004.
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for the use of qualified family caregivers in the provision of 
home health aide services under the Medicare Program, to amend 
the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 4174--Bill introduced by Mr. Gingrey--April 20, 2004.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
require an individual to provide proof that the individual is a 
citizen of the United States as a condition of registering to 
vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4187--Bill introduced by Mr. King--April 21, 2004.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require 
voting systems to produce a verifiable paper record of each 
vote cast and to ensure the security of electronic data, and 
for other purposes.
    H.R. 4250--Bill introduced by Mr. Price--April 29, 2004.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
require States to provide notice and an opportunity for review 
prior to removing any individual from the official list of 
eligible voters by reason of criminal conviction or mental 
incapacity.
    H.R. 4458--Bill introduced by Mr. Pallone--May 20, 2004.
    To require the repayment of appropriated funds that are 
illegally disbursed for political purposes by the Centers for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services.
    H.R. 4479--Bill introduced by Ms. Carson--June 2, 2004.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit 
States from denying certain veterans who have been convicted of 
a felony and who have completed their sentence the opportunity 
to register to vote or vote.
    H.R. 4530--Bill introduced by Mr. Hyde--June 9, 2004.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
require any individual who desires to register or re-register 
to vote in an election for Federal office to provide the 
appropriate State election official with proof that the 
individual is a citizen of the United States to prevent fraud 
in Federal elections, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4509--Bill introduced by Mr. Regula--June 3, 2004.
    To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian 
Institution to carry out activities in support of the 
collaborative Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array 
System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona.
    H.R. 4575--Bill introduced by Ms. DeLauro--June 15, 2004.
    To provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can 
address their own health needs and the health needs of their 
families.
    H.R. 4720--Bill introduced by Ms. Baldwin--June 25, 2004.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to 
eliminate an hours of service requirement for benefits under 
that Act.
    H.R. 4758--Bill introduced by Mr. Wexler--June 6, 2004.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
prohibit States from removing individuals from the official 
list of eligible voters for Federal elections in the State by 
reason of criminal conviction unless the removal is carried out 
in accordance with standards providing notice and an 
opportunity for an appeal, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4816--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--July 12, 2004.
    To permit the Librarian of Congress to hire Library of 
Congress Police employees.
    H.R. 4854--Bill introduced by Mr. Becerra--July 19, 2004.
    To establish the Commission to Establish the National 
Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for 
the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the 
American Latino in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4867--Bill introduced by Mr. Deutsch--July 20, 2004.
    To amend title 3, United States Code, to permit an 
objection to the certificate of the electoral votes of a State 
to be received by the Senate and the House of Representatives 
if the objection is signed by either a Senator or a Member of 
the House of Representatives.
    H.R. 4863--Bill introduced by Mr. Becerra--July 20, 2004.
    To establish the Commission to Establish the National 
Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for 
the establishment and maintenance within the Smithsonian 
Institution of the National Museum of the American Latino in 
Washington, D.C., and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4966--Bill introduced by Mr. Larson--July 22, 2004.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require the 
software used in the operation of an electronic voting machine 
to meet certain requirements as a condition of the use of the 
machine in elections for Federal office, and for other 
purposes.
    H.R. 4972--Bill introduced by Mr. Markey--July 22, 2004.
    To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to 
permit certain individuals who are under the minimum legal 
voting age to complete voter registration application forms, 
and for other purposes.
    H.R. 4985--Bill introduced by Mr. Price--July 22, 2004.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
clarify the requirements for the disclosure of identifying 
information within authorized campaign communications which are 
printed, to apply certain requirements regarding the disclosure 
of identifying information within communications made through 
the Internet, to apply certain disclosure requirements to 
prerecorded telephone calls, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5013--Bill introduced by Mr. Larson--September 7, 
2004.
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the 
frequency of disclosure of information by political 
organizations and to improve the linkage between databases for 
public disclosure of election-related information maintained by 
the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Election 
Commission.
    H.R. 5038--Bill introduced by Mr. Kirk--September 9, 2004.
    To permit each State to provide a statue of an individual 
representing that State to be displayed in the Capitol Visitor 
Center, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5101--Bill introduced by Mr. Meehan--September 15, 
2004.
    To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
provide greater legislative input from the minority, to provide 
more time for Members to read legislation before its 
consideration, and to improve House oversight of the executive 
branch, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to improve 
lobbying disclosure, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5122--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--September 22, 2004.
    To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to 
permit members of the Board of Directors of the Office of 
Compliance to serve for 2 terms.
    H.R. 5127--Bill introduced by Mr. Shays--September 22, 
2004.
    To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to 
define political committee and clarify when organizations 
described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
must register as political committees, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5171--Bill introduced by Mr. Pearce--September 29, 
2004.
    To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure the 
same requirements that apply to voters who register by mail 
also apply to voters who do not register in person with an 
officer or employee of a State or local government entity, and 
to provide for increased penalties for fraudulent registration 
in cases involving 10 or more violations.
    H.R. 5191--Bill introduced by Mr. Price--September 30, 
2004.
    To amend title 3, United States Code, to extend the date 
provided for the meeting of electors of the President and Vice 
President in the States, and the date provided for the joint 
session of Congress held for the counting of electoral votes, 
in the event of an unresolved controversy or contest relating 
to the counting of votes in any State, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5199--Bill introduced by Mr. Udall--September 30, 
2004.
    To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 
5, United States Code, to provide entitlement to leave to 
eligible employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a 
member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty in 
support of a contingency operation or who is notified of an 
impending call or order to active duty in support of a 
contingency operation, and for other purposes.
    H.R. 5293--Bill introduced by Mr. Jackson--October 8, 2004.
    To require States to conduct general elections for Federal 
office using an instant runoff voting system, to direct the 
Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to 
defray the costs of administering such systems, and for other 
purposes.
    H. Res. 64--Bill introduced by Mr. Hefley--February 11, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Standards of Official Conduct in the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress.
    H. Res. 67--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--February 12, 2003.
    Permitting official photographs of the House of 
Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual 
session on March 12, 2003.
    H. Res. 73--Bill introduced by Mr. Dreier--February 12, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Rules in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 74--Bill introduced by Mr. Pombo--February 12, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Resources in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 75--Bill introduced by Mr. Tauzin--February 12, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 77--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--February 13, 2003.
    Providing amounts for interim expenses of the Select 
Committee on Homeland Security in the first session of the One 
Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 80--Bill introduced by Mr. Boehner--February 13, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 83--Bill introduced by Mr. Manzullo--February 13, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Small Business in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 87--Bill introduced by Mr. Tom Davis--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Government Reform in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 88--Bill introduced by Mr. Oxley--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Financial Services in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 89--Bill introduced by Mr. Boehlert--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Science in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 90--Bill introduced by Mr. Smith--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 91--Bill introduced by Mr. Thomas--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways 
and Means in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 92--Bill introduced by Mr. Young--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress.
    H. Res. 93--Bill introduced by Mr. Goodlatte--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Agriculture in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 94--Bill introduced by Mr. Sensenbrenner--February 
25, 2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the 
Judiciary in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 95--Bill introduced by Mr. Nussle--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the 
Budget in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 96--Bill introduced by Mr. Hyde--February 25, 2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
International Relations in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 97--Bill introduced by Mr. Goss--February 25, 2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress.
    H. Res. 99--Bill introduced by Mr. Hunter--February 25, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Armed Services in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 110--Bill introduced by Mr. Cox--February 27, 2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Homeland Security in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 119--Bill introduced by Mr. Boehlert--March 3, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Science in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 134--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--March 11, 2003.
    Electing Members to serve on the Joint Committee on 
Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
    H. Res. 135--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--March 11, 2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
House Administration in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 145--Bill introduced by Mr. Manzullo--March 17, 
2003.
    Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Small Business in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 146--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--March 17, 2003.
    Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the 
House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 148--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--March 18, 2003.
    Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the 
House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 169--Bill introduced by Mr. Brady--April 1, 2003.
    Honoring the life and faithful service of former 
Congressman Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.
    H. Res. 185--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--April 9, 2003.
    Extending the period of availability of amounts for 
continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the 
House through May 9, 2003.
    H. Res. 317--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--July 15, 2003.
    Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of 
Representative from the Second Congressional District of 
Hawaii.
    H. Res. 318--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--July 15, 2003.
    Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of 
Representative from the Sixth Congressional District of 
Tennessee.
    H. Res. 321--Bill introduced by Mr. DeMint--July 16, 2003.
    Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with 
the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 191.
    H. Res. 333--Bill introduced by Mr. Smith of New Jersey--
July 23, 2003.
    Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
    H. Res. 349--Bill introduced by Mr. Stark--July 25, 2003.
    Encouraging the consumption of Fair Trade Certified coffee.
    H. Res. 489--Bill introduced by Mr. Costello--January 21, 
2004.
    Stating the agreement of the House of Representatives with 
the sentiment expressed by the Senate in Senate Resolution 281.
    H. Res. 551--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--March 9, 2004.
    Thanking C-SPAN for its service to the House of 
Representatives on the 25th anniversary of its first coverage 
of the proceedings of the House.
    H. Res. 604--Bill introduced by Mr. Schiff--April 22, 2004.
    Establishing the Congressional Science Competition for 
conducting academic competitions in the sciences among high 
school students in Congressional districts, and for other 
purposes.
    H. Res. 623--Bill introduced by Mr. Larson--May 4, 2004.
    Regarding the potential incapacity of Members of the House 
of Representatives.
    H. Res. 665--Bill introduced by Mr. Burton--June 8, 2004.
    Providing for enclosing the visitors' galleries of the 
House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial 
material.
    H. Res. 728--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--July 20, 2004.
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the actions of terrorists will never cause the date of any 
Presidential election to be postponed and that no single 
individual or agency should be given the authority to postpone 
the date of a Presidential election.
    H. Res. 753--Bill introduced by Mr. Wilson--July 22, 2004.
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a 
portrait of Dilip Singh Saund should be displayed in an 
appropriate place in the United States Capitol or in a House 
Office Building.
    H. Res. 765--Bill introduced by Mr. Reynolds--September, 
13, 2004.
    Expressing gratitude to the cities of Boston, 
Massachusetts, and New York City, New York, for their 
extraordinary hospitality and successful planning and hosting 
of the 2004 national political conventions.
    H. Res. 793--Bill introduced by Ms. Watson--September, 22, 
2004.
    Condemning all efforts to suppress and intimidate voters in 
the United States and reaffirming that the right to vote is a 
fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens.
    H. Res. 796--Bill introduced by Mr. Hall--September 23, 
2004.
    Recognizing and supporting all efforts to promote greater 
civic awareness among the people of the United States.
    H. Res. 797--Bill introduced by Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson 
of Texas--September 23, 2004.
    Recognizing the importance of implementing any and all 
measures necessary to ensure a democratic, transparent, and 
fair election process for the 2004 Presidential election.
    H. Con. Res. 35--Bill introduced by Mr. Young--February 12, 
2003.
    Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make 
a technical correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 2.
    H. Con. Res. 40--Bill introduced by Mr. Cantor--February 
13, 2003.
    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.
    H. Con. Res. 50--Bill introduced by Mr. Stearns--February 
13, 2003.
    To require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House 
and Senate chambers.
    H. Con. Res. 84--Bill introduced by Mr. Tiahrt--March 6, 
2003.
    Providing for the acceptance of a statue of President 
Dwight D. Eisenhower, presented by the people of Kansas, for 
placement in the Capitol, and for other purposes.
    H. Con. Res. 130--Bill introduced by Mrs. Maloney--March 
31, 2003.
    Expressing the sense of the Congress that neither the 
President, the Vice President, nor any Member of Congress, 
justice or judge of the United States, or political appointee 
in the executive branch of the Government should belong to a 
club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race.
    H. Con. Res. 138--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--April 7, 
2003.
    Authorizing the printing of the Biographical Directory of 
the United States Congress, 1774-2005.
    H. Con. Res. 139--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--April 7, 
2003.
    Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled `How Our 
Laws Are Made' and `Our American Government' the publication 
entitled `Our Flag', the document-sized, annotated version of 
the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the 
United States Constitution.
    H. Con. Res. 152--Bill introduced by Mr. Cummings--April 
11, 2003.
    Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of 
Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in 
Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum of 
dentistry in the United States.
    H. Con. Res. 156--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--April 29, 
2003.
    Extending congratulations to the United States Capitol 
Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and expressing 
gratitude to the men and women of the United States Capitol 
Police and their families for their devotion to duty and 
service in safeguarding the freedoms of the American people.
    H. Con. Res. 227--Bill introduced by Mr. Kolbe--June 24, 
2003.
    Expressing profound sorrow for the death of the Honorable 
Bob Stump and gratitude to the Honorable Bob Stump for serving 
the United States and the State of Arizona with honor and 
distinction in his 26 years as a Member of the House of 
Representatives.
    H. Con. Res. 236--Bill introduced by Mr. Pomeroy--June 26, 
2003.
    Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a 
ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of 
Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for display in 
Statuary Hall.
    H. Con. Res. 248--Bill introduced by Mr. Crowley--July 22, 
2003.
    Honoring former Congressman Dalip Singh Saund and 
remembering his achievements as the only Indian American to 
serve in Congress.
    H. Con. Res. 261--Bill introduced by Mr. Davis--July 25, 
2003.
    Directing the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a 
contract for the design and construction of a monument to 
commemorate the contributions of minority women to women's 
suffrage and to the participation of women in public life, and 
for other purposes.
    H. Con. Res. 310--Bill introduced by Mr. Stearns--October 
21, 2003.
    Requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in the 
Capitol.
    H. Con. Res. 345--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--December 8, 
2003.
    Authorizing the printing as a House document of the 
transcripts of the proceedings of `The Changing Nature of the 
House Speakership: The Cannon Centenary Conference', sponsored 
by the Congressional Research Service on November 12, 2003.
    H. Con. Res. 357--Bill introduced by Ms. Watson--February 
4, 2004.
    Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a 
ceremony to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy 
Height.
    H. Con. Res. 358--Bill introduced by Mr. Larson--February 
4, 2004.
    Authorizing the printing of ``History of the United States 
Capitol'' as a House document.
    H. Con. Res. 359--Bill introduced by Mr. LaTourette--
February 4, 2004.
    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.
    H. Con. Res. 397--Bill introduced by Mr. Gibbons--March 25, 
2004.
    Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Sarah 
Winnemucca, presented by the people of Nevada, for placement in 
National Statuary Hall, and for other purposes.
    H. Con. Res. 400--Bill introduced by Mr. Davis--March 29, 
2004.
    Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States 
flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to 
half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and 
women from the United States who have lost their lives in 
military conflicts.
    H. Con. Res. 444--Bill introduced by Mr. Ney--June 8, 2004.
    Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the 
lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable Ronald 
Wilson Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States.
    H. Con. Res. 448--Bill introduced by Mr. Young--June 9, 
2004.
    Expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute 
to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at 
the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within 
the United States Capitol.
    H. Con. Res. 474--Bill introduced by Mr. Smith--July 15, 
2004.
    Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal 
Government should not give any Federal agency the power to 
postpone the date of Federal elections.
    H. Con. Res. 506--Bill introduced by Mr. Emanuel--September 
30, 2004.
    Directing the Architect of the Capitol to establish a 
temporary exhibit in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the 
memory of members of the United States Armed Forces who have 
lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation 
Enduring Freedom.
    H.J. Res. 99--Bill introduced by Mr. Matsui--June 21, 2004.
    Providing for the appointment of Eli Broad as a citizen 
regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
    S.J. Res. 41--Referred to the Committee on House 
Administration.--September 7, 2004.
    A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the 
National Museum of the American Indian.
    S. Con. Res. 135--Referred to the Committee on House 
Administration--September 7, 2004.
    A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a 
commemorative document in memory of the late President of the 
United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan.

                                  
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