![](media/image1.jpeg){width="6.489583333333333in"
height="1.15625in"}**Legislative
Bulletin...........................................May 7, 2007**

> **Contents:**
>
> **H.Res. 355 ---** Recognizing and welcoming the leaders of the
> Pacific Islands to Washington, D.C., and commending the East-West
> Center for hosting the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders
>
> **H.Con.Res. 124 ---** Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for
> the National Peace Officers\' Memorial Service
>
> **H.R. 1595** --- Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act
>
> **H.R. 407** --- Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study
>
> **H.R. 1080 ---** Grand Teton National Park Extension Act of 2007
>
> **H.R. 487 ---** Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation
> Amendments Act of 2007
>
> **H.R. 1737 ---** To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
> Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
> participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent
> facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired
> waters in the area of Oxnard, California
>
> **H.R. 30 ---** Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System
> Pressurization and Expansion Project
>
> **H.R. 1025 ---** Lower Republican River Basin Study Act
>
> **H.R. 1114 ---** Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007
>
> **H.R. 1140 ---** South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act
>
> **H.R. 1642 ---** Homeless Veterans Housing at Sepulveda Ambulatory
> Care Center Promotion Act
>
> **H.Res. 325 ---** Commending the Michigan State University Spartans
> for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship
>
> **H.Res. 290 ---** Honoring the contributions of the Rocky Mountain
> Senior Games on its 30th anniversary for significantly improving the
> health and well-being of older Americans
>
> **H.Res. 371 ---** In observance of National Physical Education and
> Sports Week
>
> **H.Res. \_\_ ---** Recognizing annually a National Classified School
> Employee of the Year and honoring the valuable contributions of
> Classified School Employees in the United States
>
> **H.Res. 264 ---** Supporting the goals and ideals of "National
> Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of
> correctional officers and employees

**H.Res. 355 --- Recognizing and welcoming the leaders of the Pacific
Islands to Washington, D.C., and commending the East-West Center for
hosting the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders *(Faleomavaega,
D-AS)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. 355 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 355 would express that the House of
Representatives:

-   "recognizes and welcomes the leaders of the Pacific Islands to
    Washington, D.C.; and

-   "commends the East-West Center for hosting the Pacific Islands
    Conference of Leaders."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including

-   "the East-West Center, as established by the United States Congress
    in 1960, contributes to a peaceful, prosperous, and just Asia
    Pacific community by conducting cooperative research, education, and
    dialogue programs on critical issues of common concern to the Asia
    Pacific region and the United States;

-   "the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders was created in 1980 at
    the East-West Center, which sponsors and supports this regional
    institution through its Pacific Islands Development Program;

-   "the United States has maintained deep and enduring relations with
    the peoples of the Pacific islands during times of peace and war and
    is linked to the Pacific not only through geography but also through
    common interest and values;

-   "the governments of the Pacific Islands Region are key partners with
    the United States in combating terrorism in all its forms; and

-   "there are increasing numbers of Americans of Pacific islander
    ancestry making myriad contributions to America\'s dynamism and
    diversity."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 355 was introduced on May 1,
2007 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which took no
further action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Con.Res. 124 --- Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
National Peace Officers' Memorial Service *(Norton, D-DC)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 124 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 124 would permit the Grand Lodge
of the Fraternal Order of Police and their auxiliary to sponsor a free,
public, event for the 26^th^ annual National Peace Officers' Memorial
Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2007. The event would honor
police officers who died in the line of duty in 2006.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 124 was introduced on
April 20, 2007 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, which held a mark-up on May 2, 2007, and reported the
resolution by voice vote.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1595 --- Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act**

***(Bordallo, D-Guam)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1595 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1595 would recognize the suffering of
residents of Guam on account of their United States nationality during
the invasion and occupation by Imperial Japan during World War II. It
would also express the eternal gratitude to the residents of Guam for
their loyalty and bravery while they were occupied by Imperial Japan.

The bill would direct the Secretary of Treasury to make payments to
residents of Guam who suffered death, personal injury, forced labor, or
internment. For this purpose, H.R. 1595 would authorize \$126 million
over five years. Survivors of residents who died in the war would
receive \$25,000. Residents who suffered rape or severe personal injury,
such as the loss of a limb, would receive \$15,000. A resident that was
subject to forced labor or suffered injuries such as scarring or burning
would receive \$12,000. Residents who suffered forced marches or
internment, or were forced to hide to avoid internment, would receive
\$10,000.

If a resident had been subject to personal injury but was no longer
alive to receive payment then the sum of \$7,000 would be dispersed to
the resident's spouse, children, or parents. If no such relations are
alive than no money would be dispersed.

The Foreign Claims Settlement Service would be responsible for
adjudicating the claims and determining eligibility. All claims must be
filed within one year after the Foreign Claims Settlement Service
published a notice of the filling period. The notice would be publicized
in newspapers, radio, and television media in Guam.

H.R. 1595 would also authorize \$5 million over five years for the
Secretary of Interior to **create a new grant program** that would award
grants research, educational, and media activities that memorialize the
events surrounding the occupation of Guam.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: On December 10, 1941, the U.S.
territory of Guam fell to the Japanese, becoming the first American
territory lost in World War II. According to the Department of Interior,
in the months that followed, some 10,000 to 15,000 residents of Guam
were forced to march to concentration camps in the central and southern
jungles. Men, women, and children over the age of 12 were forced to
build airfields, military installations, and bunkers. The people of Guam
lived under the rule of the Imperial Japanese Navy until the island was
liberated by the United States in July 1944.

In November of 1945, just three months after the defeat of Imperial
Japan, the United States Congress passed the [Guam Meritorious Claims
Act of 1945](http://www.house.gov/bordallo/PDF/GMCA-1945.pdf). The
legislation was crafted for the purpose of "granting immediate relief to
the residents of Guam by the prompt settlement of meritorious claims
arising in Guam." Under the bill, the Secretary of the Navy was directed
to establish claim commissions to determine just compensation for
physical and property damages suffered by the resident of Guam and to
implement the best strategy for dispersing the money.

**[RSC Bonus Fact:]{.underline}**  The RSC's own Derek Baker was born in
Agana, Guam, on Anderson Air Force Base.  Thus, he is a Guamanian

**[Possible Conservative Concerns]{.underline}: Some conservatives may
be concerned that the bill authorizes \$126 million in reparations to
family members of residents of Guam who experienced suffering at the
hands of our *enemy* in WWII, Japan, and not because of a policy or
action of the United States Government.**

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1595 was introduced on March
20, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, which held
a mark up, amended the bill, and reported it by voice vote on May 2,
2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1595 is not
available, but the bill would authorize \$131 million over a five year
period.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: Yes, H.R. 1595 creates a new federal grant
program.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 407 --- Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area Study Act**

***(Baird, D-WA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}:** H.R. 407 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 407 would direct the Secretary of
Interior to commission a study to determine the feasibility of
designating an area along the Columbia River, in Washington State, as
the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area. The bill would authorize
"such sums" for the Secretary, along with appropriate governmental
agencies and interested organizations, to study the proposed designation
and submit a report to the Committee on Natural Resources within three
years.

H.R. 407 also lists a number of findings regarding the history of the
Columbia River area.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: The National Park Service (NPS)
describes a National Heritage Area as a "complex matrix of public and
private land" wherein conservation and preservation efforts are
centrally managed. The designation creates a managing entity composed of
federal, state, and local governments, along with private sector
organizations. The managing entity creates a management plan and
receives federal funds on the areas behalf. The National Park Service
provides technical and financial assistance, for a limited number of
years following designation. The Nation Heritage designation is not,
however, permanent. National Heritage Areas cannot be created without a
feasibility study. For more information on the NPS and National Heritage
Areas visit their
[website](http://www.cr.nps.gov/heritageareas/VST/INDEX.HTM).

According to the findings listed in H.R. 407, the Columbia-Pacific area
has been a vibrant cultural and economic center for the Chinookan people
for thousands of years. The mouth of the Columbia River, in Astoria,
Washington, has been explored by such Europeans as Vitus Bering, Sir
Francis Drake, and Captain Cook during their search for a water passage
in the West. Columbia was the final major American river to be mapped.
Later, the famed American explorers Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific
Ocean at the mouth Columbia River in 1805, and camped there for the
winter. In addition, the bill states that the region "has an assemblage
of natural, historic, cultural, educational, scenic, or recreational
resources that together are nationally important to the heritage of the
United States."

[**Possible Conservative Concerns**:]{.underline} Some conservatives may
be concerned that National Heritage Area designations can lead to
restrictive federal zoning and land-use planning. The management plan
could restrict how residential and commercial property owners utilize
their private property because of conservation concerns.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 407 was introduced on January
11, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. On
February 7, 2007 the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on National
Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 407 is not
available, but the bill would authorize "such sums" to conduct the
study.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1080 --- Grand Teton National Park Extension Act of 2007**

**(Cubin, R-WY)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1080 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1080 would authorize the Secretary of
Interior to accept the donation of any land or interest and include the
donated land within the boundaries of the Grand Teton National Park to
be administered in accordance with all applicable laws. The bill
prohibits the Secretary from selling or otherwise transferring the
acquired land without the consent of Congress.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to the National Park
Service, "Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape
rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife.
The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the
horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating
world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per
year." Grand Teton National Park's boundaries include 310,000 acres in
northwestern Wyoming. For more information on Grand Teton National Park,
visit their [website](http://www.nps.gov/grte/).

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1080 was introduced on February
15, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, which held
a mark-up and reported the bill by unanimous consent on May 2, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1080 is not
available, but the bill would authorize "such sums" to carry out this
Act.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: Yes, the bill would allow the Secretary to
expand the size of the Grand Teton National Park.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 487 --- Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation
Amendments Act of 2007 *(Herseth, D-SD****)*

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 487 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 487 would amend the Cheyenne River Sioux
Tribe Equitable Compensation Act, which established a fund to compensate
the Cheyenne River Sioux for 104,492 acres of land acquired by the
federal government for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project, to change the
amount and change the timing of deposits. The changes would make member
landowners eligible for additional funding.

H.R. 487 would direct the Secretary of Treasury to make five annual
deposits of \$58 million into the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Recovery
Tryst Fund. The bill would also require that an additional amount be
deposited for interest that would have accrued at the new rate.

The bill defines "member landowners" as members or heirs to members of
the tribe that owned land on the Cheyenne Sioux Reservation that was
acquired by the United States for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project.
H.R. 487 requires that the Secretary assists member landowners and the
tribe by disclosing any requested information that could identify heirs
of member landowners.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to a GAO report
released in 1998 regarding the controversy between the federal
government and the Cheyenne River Sioux, "In 1948, the federal
government began to construct the Oahe dam as a flood control project on
the Missouri River. The reservoir created by the dam flooded over
100,000 acres of the Cheyenne River Reservation. In 1954, the Cheyenne
River Sioux tribe requested about \$23.5 million for damages (losses
resulting from the government's taking of the Indians' land) and general
rehabilitation (funds for improving the Indians' standard of living).
Later that year, Congress authorized the payment of about \$10.6 million
to the tribe for damages, rehabilitation, and administrative expenses
related to the settlement. In March 1993, the Cheyenne River Sioux
Tribal Council unanimously passed a resolution stating that the tribe
had not received adequate compensation for the damages resulting from
the flood control project."

As a result, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act
was passed and enacted in 2000, becoming Public Law 106-511. H.R. 487
would amend this to adjust the rate of the deposits to the fund.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 487 was introduced on January
16, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, which
referred the bill to the Subcommittee on Water and Power on February 7,
2007. On April 19, 2007, the Subcommittee on Water and Power held a
mark-up and reported the bill to the full committee, which held a
mark-up on May 2, 2007, and reported H.R. 487 by unanimous consent on
May 2, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: According to the CBO, H.R. 487
would increase direct spending by \$14 million in 2008, but would
decrease direct spending by \$9 million over both the 2008-2012 and
2008-2017 periods.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: No

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1737 --- To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent
facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired
waters in the area of Oxnard, California *(Capps, D-CA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1737 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1737 would authorize the Secretary of
the Interior to cooperate with the City of Oxnard, California, in the
planning, design, and construction of the Phase 1 facilities of the
Groundwater Recovery Enhancement and Treatment (GREAT) project to treat
and reuse water. The legislation prohibits the Secretary from providing
funds for the operation and maintenance of the facility or the
construction of a visitor's center related to the project. The authority
of the Secretary to carry out any provisions would terminate after tens
years.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to the sponsor's
office, "The GREAT Program combines wastewater recycling and reuse,
groundwater injection, storage and recovery, and groundwater
desalination to provide regional water supply solutions to the Oxnard
community." For more information on the city of Oxnard's GREAT project
visit this
[website](http://www.oxnardwater.org/projects/great/index.asp).

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1737 was introduced on March
28, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. On April
6, 2007, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power,
which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1737 was not
available.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: Yes. The bill would create a new water
project.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 30 --- Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System
Pressurization and Expansion Project (Issa, R-CA)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 30 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 30 would authorize the Secretary of the
Interior to cooperate with the Eastern Municipal Water District,
California, in the planning, design, and construction of the permanent
facilities for operational pressure zones to provide recycled water in
the district. H.R. 30 would authorize \$12 million over ten years for
this purpose.

The legislation prohibits the Secretary from providing more than 25
percent of funds or funds for the operation and maintenance of the
facility. The authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions
would terminate after ten years.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: The Eastern Municipal Water
District (EMWD), which was created in 1950, serves roughly 630,000
customers. According to the EMWD, "the logical result from collecting
wastewater is to clean it up to a quality which has value as a revenue
producer to help offset treatment costs. That process not only conserves
limited local fresh water and makes managed water resources more
efficient, but makes water management more economical." H.R. 30 would
provide federal funds for this local project. For more information on
the EMWD's wastewater treatment visit this
[website](http://www.emwd.org/emwd/index.html).

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 30 was introduced on January 4,
2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. On February 7,
2007, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power,
which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 30 is not
available, but the bill would authorize \$12 million for the project.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: Yes. The bill would create a new water
project.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1025 --- Lower Republican River Basin Study Act (Moran, R-KS)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1025 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1025 would authorize the Secretary of
the Interior, along with the states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado,
to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a water
supply project in order to improve water supply reliability in the
Republican River Basin between Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and
Milford Lake in Kansas, increase the capacity of water storage through
projects that serve areas in the Republican River Basin, and improve
water management efficiency in the Republican River Basin and, where
appropriate, evaluate integrated water resource management and supply
needs in the Republican River Basin.

The legislation prohibits the Secretary from proving more than 50
percent of the total costs of the study. The Secretary would be required
to submit the study to the Congress within three years on enactment. The
authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions would terminate
after ten years.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to the Nebraska
Department of Natural Resources, in 1943, "the States of Colorado,
Kansas and Nebraska entered into the Republican River Compact with the
approval of Congress. The Compact provided for equitable apportionment
of the Republican River stream flows for beneficial consumptive use." In
the time since the Compact there have been numerous disputes between the
three states regarding water supply, storage and management efficiency
in the Lower Republican River Basin that the study would attempt to
resolve.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1025 was introduced on February
13, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. On
February 20, 2007, the bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Water
and Power, which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1025 is not
available.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1114 --- Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007 (Young, R-AK)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1114 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1114 would authorize the Secretary of
the Interior to conduct a study that includes, a survey of accessible
water supplies, including aquifers, on the Kenai Peninsula and in the
Municipality of Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the city of
Fairbanks, and the Fairbanks Northstar Borough, a survey of water
treatment needs and technologies, including desalination, applicable to
the water resources of the State, and a review of the need for
enhancement of the streamflow information collected by the United States
Geological Survey in the State relating to critical water needs (such as
infrastructure risks to state transportation, flood forecasting,
resource extraction, and fire management).

The Secretary would be required to submit the study to the Congress
within two years on enactment. The authority of the Secretary to carry
out any provisions would terminate after ten years.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to the bill's sponsor,
H.R. 1114 was "designed to conduct studies on Alaska's groundwater
resources and water treatment needs was approved today by the U.S. House
Natural Resources Committee.  The bill will also improve streamflow
information in Alaska to improve flood forecasting, resource extraction
and fire management.

"Alaska's combined water bodies comprise one-third of all the fresh
water in the United States, but many of our communities are struggling
to provide drinking water due to an outdated water distribution system
and lack of adequate information on ground-water resources."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1114 was introduced on February
16, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, which
referred the bill to the Subcommittee on Water and Power on February 26,
2007. On April 19, 2007, the Subcommittee on Water and Power held a
mark-up and reported the bill to the full committee, which held a
mark-up on May 2, 2007, and reported H.R. 1114 by unanimous consent on
May 2, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1114 is not
available.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1140 --- South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act
(Calvert, R-CA)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1140 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

### [Summary]{.underline}: H.R. 1140 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with the City of San Juan Capistrano, in the planning, design, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility and recycled water system. H.R. 1140 would authorize \$18.5 million for the local water project.

H.R. 1140 would also authorize \$18.5 million over ten years for the
Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with the San Clemente,
California, in the planning, design, and construction of a project to
expand reclaimed water distribution, storage and treatment facilities.

The legislation prohibits the Secretary from providing more than 25
percent of funds or the operation and maintenance of either project. The
authority of the Secretary to carry out any provisions would terminate
after ten years.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to the South Orange
County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, "the region has
transitioned to one of the fastest growing areas of urban development in
the State. Cities, once only sleepy rural communities, have become
burgeoning urban centers. And the population, which just a few years ago
numbered a few thousand residents, has now exploded to more than
500,000." The plan suggests that new facilities will diversify the mix
of water supplies and can help to meet South Orange County's water needs
through "developing local sources such as recycled water, groundwater
and ocean water" For more information on the plan visit this
[website](http://www.smwd.com/publications/South OC IRWM Plan 0506.pdf).

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1140 was introduced on February
16, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, which
referred the bill to the Subcommittee on Water and Power on February 26,
2007. On April 19, 2007, the Subcommittee on Water and Power held a
mark-up and reported the bill to the full committee, which held a
mark-up on May 2, 2007, and reported H.R. 1114 by unanimous consent on
May 2, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: A CBO score for H.R. 1140 was not
available.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: Yes, creates a new local water project.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.R. 1642 --- Homeless Veterans Housing at Sepulveda Ambulatory Care
Center Promotion Act *(Sherman, D-CA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.R. 1642 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 1642 would authorize the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to
enter into an enhanced-use lease to provide housing for homeless
veterans at the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in California.

**[Addition Information]{.underline}**: According to a [New York Times
article](http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/04/us/04vets.html?ex=1178683200&en=1797ad1ec1773332&ei=5070)
published on April 3, 2007, "Los Angeles has the highest concentration
of homeless veterans in the nation, some 20,000, according to the
Veterans Affairs Department. Nationwide, there is a need for 27,000
units of permanent housing with support services for homeless veterans,
federal officials say, but fewer than 1,000 are available." H.R. 1642
would address the issue by using federally funded, enhanced-use leases
to create between 150 and 225 new housing units for homeless veterans.

According to CBO, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has the
"authority to use enhanced-use leases to enter into an array of
long-term agreements with property developers who establish a
limited-liability company, partnership, or other special-purpose entity,
specifically for the purpose of renovating, constructing, operating, and
maintaining the facilities for each project. Those agreements establish
government control over the project, protect the government's interests,
and ensure that VHA will receive guaranteed access to whatever facility
is being developed."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 1642 was introduced on March
22, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, which held
a mark-up and reported the bill by voice vote on April 18, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: CBO estimates that H.R. 1642 would
have no significant impact on spending.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of
Government**?]{.underline}: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: A committee report citing
constitutional authority is not available. However, House Rule XIII,
Section 3(d)(1), requires that all committee reports contain "a
statement citing the *specific* powers granted to Congress in the
Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution"
*\[emphasis added\]*.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Res. 325 --- Commending the Michigan State University Spartans for
their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship *(Stupak, D-MI)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. 325 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 325 would express that the House of
Representatives:

-   "commends the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory
    in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship;

-   "recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and
    staff whose hard work and dedication helped Michigan State
    University win the championship; and

-   "directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a
    copy of this resolution to Michigan State University President Lou
    Anna Simon, hockey Head Coach Rick Comley, and Athletic Director Ron
    Mason for appropriate display."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including:

-   "on April 9, 2007, the Michigan State University Spartans won their
    first National Collegiate Athletic Association Hockey Championship
    in 21 years;

-   "Head Coach Rick Comley and Assistant Coaches Tom Newton, Brian
    Renfrew, and Rob Woodward are to be commended for outstanding
    coaching throughout the 2007 season;

-   "the Spartans won the championship game by coming from behind to
    score 3 goals in a stunning third-period upset;

-   "in the championship game, the Spartans beat Boston College, a team
    that had won 13 straight games, featured 12 National Hockey League
    draft picks, and had played in the 2006 NCAA championship game as
    well;

-   "Michigan State University and the East Lansing community honored
    the Spartans upon their return in a manner befitting of champions;
    and

-   "Michigan State University students, faculty, alumni, and all
    Michigan State fans are deeply committed to bringing pride to
    Michigan State University and to the entire state of Michigan."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 325 was introduced on April
19, 2007, and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, which
took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Res. 290 --- Honoring the contributions of the Rocky Mountain Senior
Games on its 30th anniversary for significantly improving the health and
well-being of older Americans (Musgrave, R-CO)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. 290 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 290 would express that the House of
Representatives "honors the contributions of the Rocky Mountain Senior
Games on its 30th anniversary for significantly improving the health and
well-being of older Americans."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including:

-   "in 1978 the Colorado Senior Sports Development Council (CSSDC)
    began hosting athletic competitions for individuals 50 years of age
    and older;

-   "the Rocky Mountain Senior Games originated as a 1-day event
    featuring swimming, basketball, and track and field;

-   "the Rocky Mountain Senior Games now features a variety of sports
    and recreational activities during the week-long competition,
    including archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling,
    cycling, golf, horseshoes, dancing, pickleball, race walking,
    racquetball, running, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, tennis,
    track and field, triathlon, trap and skeet shooting, and weight
    lifting;

-   "participants in the Rocky Mountain Senior Games experience the
    friendly fellowship, camaraderie, and exhilaration of competition,
    as well as the enjoyment of associated social events;

-   "volunteers and event coordinators of all ages make the week's
    events possible; and

-   "the 30th annual Rocky Mountain Senior Games will be held from June
    6-10, 2007."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 290 was introduced on March
29, 2007 and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, which
took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Res. 371 --- In observance of National Physical Education and Sports
Week *(Altmire, D-PA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. 371 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 371 would express that the House of
Representatives:

-   "recognizes National Physical Education and Sports Week and the
    central role of physical activity and sports in creating a healthy
    lifestyle for all children and youth;

-   "calls on communities to work with schools, in concert with key
    stakeholders of the community, to craft and implement a local
    wellness plan as required by the Child Nutrition and WIC
    Reauthorization Act of 2004 that includes goals for physical
    activity, nutrition education, and other school-based activities to
    promote physical education and wellness as well as nutrition
    guidelines for foods sold in schools, implementation plans, and
    measures to determine effectiveness; and

-   "encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students
    and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe
    spaces for physical activities before and after school and during
    the summer for all children and youth."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including:

-   "May 1 through 7, 2007, is observed as National Physical Education
    and Sports Week;

-   "physical inactivity of both youth and adults is a major health risk
    factor in this country today;

-   "nationally, 1 out of 4 children does not attend any school physical
    education classes and fewer than 1 in 4 children get 20 minutes of
    vigorous activity every day;

-   "children and youth with low fitness levels tend to have low fitness
    levels during adulthood and healthy weight management programs
    suggest that approximately 300 minutes of exercise are required per
    week for an adult to maintain his or her weight over the course of a
    single year;

-   "physical activity reduces the risks of heart disease, high blood
    pressure, diabetes, chronic low back pain, and certain types of
    cancers and Type II diabetes can no longer be called 'late in life'
    or 'adult onset' diabetes because we are seeing Type II diabetes
    (and other chronic illnesses) in children as young as 10;

-   "participation in sports and physical activity improves self-esteem
    and body image in children and adults;

-   "the social and environmental factors affecting children are in the
    control of the adults and the communities in which they live, and
    therefore this Nation shares a collective responsibility in
    reversing the childhood obesity trend; and

-   "Congress strongly supports efforts to increase the physical
    activity and participation of youth in sports."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 371 was introduced on May 3,
2007 and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, which took no
official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Res. \_\_ --- Recognizing annually a National Classified School
Employee of the Year and honoring the valuable contributions of
Classified School Employees in the United States *(Woolsey, D-CA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. \_\_\_ is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. \_\_\_ would express that the House of
Representatives:

-   "supports the recognition of the National Classified School Employee
    of the Year and urges the United States Department of Education, all
    States, State education agencies, local education agencies,
    community colleges, and members of the public to join in this
    observance;

-   "congratulates the National Classified School Employee of the Year;
    and

-   "congratulates all classified school employees across the Nation for
    their ongoing contributions to education, and for the key role they
    play in promoting and ensuring student achievement, student safety
    and well-being."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including:

-   "classified school employees provide valuable service to America's
    public schools and community colleges;

-   "classified school employees contribute to the establishment and
    promotion of a positive instructional environment as parent
    educators and library aides;

-   "classified school employees provide other essential educational
    services such as transportation, facilities maintenance and
    operations, food and support services, and health care;

-   "classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas
    relative to the education community; and

-   "in order that classified school employees are acknowledged for
    their outstanding contribution to quality education across America,
    the National Classified School Employee of the Year is recognized."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. \_\_\_ will likely be
introduced on May 7, 2007.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

**H.Res. 264 --- Supporting the goals and ideals of "National
Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of
correctional officers and employees *(Holden, D-PA)***

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: H.Res. 264 is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, May 7, 2007, under a motion to suspend the
rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 264 would express that the House of
Representatives:

-   "supports the goals and ideals of 'National Correctional Officers
    and Employees Week'; and

-   "honors all correctional officers and employees for their service to
    their communities and States, and to the Nation."

The resolution lists a number of findings, including:

-   "the operation of correctional facilities represents a crucial
    component of the criminal justice system of the United States;

-   "correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting the right of
    the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity;

-   "correctional personnel are responsible for the care, custody, and
    dignity of the human beings charged to their care;

-   "correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face
    danger in their daily work lives; and

-   "the first week of May is recognized as National Correctional
    Officers and Employees Week"

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 264 was introduced on March
23, 2007, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. On April 20,
2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security, which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

[**Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of Government**?]{.underline}
No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}** No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Andy Koenig;
<andy.koenig@mail.house.gov>; 202-226-9717.

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