House of Representatives

The House of Representatives returns on Tuesday at 2pm (7pm London time). The first day back will be spent considering 16 bills brought up under the 'suspensions' procedure. These are uncontroversial bills ranging from H.Res.390 - 'Recognizing the importance of the Ouachita National Forest on its 100th anniversary' to H.R. 361, the 'Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007'. 10 of the bills are 'Natural Resources' bills while the rest are 'Foreign Affairs'.

On Wednesday and Thursday the House will begin legislative business at 10.00am (3pm London) - there are 6 bills to be brought up under the 'suspensions' procedure (1 Energy & Commerce 5 Science & Technology). There are three bills subject to a rule - the Afghanistan Freedom & Security Support Act of 2007; Lumbee Recognition Act (they are a tribe in North Carolina) and the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007.

Votes on Tuesday will be postponed until 6.30pm and no votes are expected on Friday.