Election reforms included in the Help America Vote Act, and efforts to implement them over the past several years have led to significant improvements in the administration of elections in this country, members of the Committee on House Administration were told Thursday, although much work remains to be done and improvements continue to be made across the country. 

On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Suspensions (12 bills):

(Bills on suspension are generally considered non-controversial and have reduced debate time, but require a two-thirds majority vote to be passed.)

1. H.R. 4013 - To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to provide for conjunctive use of surface and groundwater in Juab County, Utah: Amends the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to include Juab County among those Utah counties for which Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project funds may be provided for a Utah Division of Water Resources feasibility study and development of systems to allow ground water recharge, management, and the conjunctive use of surface water resources with ground water resources.
2. H.R. 4162 - Los Padres National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2005: Authorizes an exchange of approximately 340 acres held by the United Water Conservation District of California (the District lands) and approximately 440 acres of National Forest System lands. 
3. H.R. 3967 - Pactola Reservoir Reallocation Authorization Act of 2005: Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to reallocate, in a manner consistent with specified federal reclamation law, the construction costs of Pactola Dam and Reservoir, Rapid Valley Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, South Dakota, from irrigation purposes to municipal, industrial, and fish and wildlife purposes.
4. H.Con.Res. 368 - Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to honoring the goals and ideals of Alex`s Lemonade Stand Days, June 9 through 11, 2006: Honors the goals and ideals of Lemonade Stand Days (designated as the second weekend in June by the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which was established in the memory of Alexandra Scott, a pediatric cancer patient). Commends the Foundation's fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research.
5. H.Con.Res. 338 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the activities of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere: Recognizes the potential threat that sympathizers and financiers of Islamist terrorist organizations that operate in the Western Hemisphere pose to the United States, our allies, and interests. Acknowledges the cooperation of some Western Hemisphere governments to deny the use of their territory to Islamist terrorist organizations and calls on all governments to intensify such efforts. Encourages the President to direct the United States Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to: (1) seek OAS support for the creation of a special task force of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) to assist in investigating and combating the proliferation of Islamist terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) urge OAS countries to designate Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, al-Qaeda and other such groups as terrorist organizations.
6. H.Res. 794 - Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People`s Republic of China, and for other purposes: Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of June 3-4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and to all the people of China who lack fundamental human rights. Commends all persons who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights in China.
7. H.Res. 804 - Condemning the unauthorized, inappropriate, and coerced ordination of Catholic bishops by the People`s Republic of China: Condemns the actions of the Catholic Patriotic Association of China in their coerced ordination of priests Joseph Ma Yinglin and Joseph Liu Xinhong. Extends deepest sympathy to the Catholic population of China and the Catholic Church for this insult. Reaffirms the right of all religious organizations to choose their leaders free of intimidation or terror in accordance with the Uniform Declaration of Human Rights. Urges the government of China to end its repression of religious organizations, recognize the ecclesiastical authority of religious leaders to provide spiritual leadership to their followers, and end the practice of only allowing religious worship through state-sanctioned patriotic religious associations.
8. H.Con.Res. 408 - Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror: Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; and (2) working to secure a democratic and peaceful Afghanistan. Commends the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom. Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.
9. H.Res. 608 - Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People`s Republic of China: Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China and urges their release. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China.
10. H.Res. 792 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity
11. H.R. 5169 - Wilfred Edward `Cousin Willie` Sieg, Sr. Post Office Designation Act (Ramsey, Indiana)
12. S. 1445 - William H. Emery Post Office Designation Act (Arriba, Colorado)

Conference Report on H.R. 4939 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006: The $94.5 billion bill includes funding for the war effort ($70.4 billion), hurricane recovery in the Gulf Coast, levee repair and flood control projects ($19.8 billion), pandemic flu preparation ($2.3 billion), border security ($1.9 billion).

On Tuesday, the House will meet at 9:30 a.m. for morning hour and 11 a.m. for legislative business.

Suspensions (3 bills):

1. H.Con.Res. 372 - Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System: Recognizes the Golden (50th) Anniversary Year of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate Highway System).
2. H.R. 5117 - To exempt persons with disabilities from the prohibition against providing section 8 rental assistance to college students: Amends the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, relating to the tenant-based rental assistance program, to exempt certain students with disabilities from the prohibition against providing Section 8 assistance to college students.
3. H.Res. 318 - Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father`s Day

H.R. 5576 - Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007: Provides $67.8 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2007, which is $3.7 billion more than appropriated in FY 2006 and $200 million less than requested by the President.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10 a.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business.

H.R. 5576 - Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (continued).

H.Res. XXXX - Declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror, the struggle to protect freedom from the terrorist adversary: A summary of this legislation was not available at time of publication.  

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