[Senate Report 113-195]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Calendar No. 435
113th Congress } { Report
SENATE
2d Session } { 113-195
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2015
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June 19, 2014--Ordered to be printed
Mr. Leahy, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany S. 2499]
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2499)
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign
operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2015, and for other purposes, reports favorably
thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.
Amounts in new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $47,182,900,000
Amount of 2014 appropriations........................... 49,159,900,000
Amount of 2015 budget estimate.......................... 47,467,863,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to--
2014 appropriations................................. -1,977,000,000
2015 budget estimate................................ -284,963,000
CONTENTS
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Page
Public Law References............................................ 5
Introduction..................................................... 6
Title I:
Department of State and Related Agency:
Department of State:
Administration of Foreign Affairs:
Diplomatic and Consular Programs................. 17
Capital Investment Fund.......................... 22
Office of Inspector General...................... 23
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs....... 23
Representation Expenses.......................... 25
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials..... 25
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance.. 25
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular
Service........................................ 27
Repatriation Loans Program Account............... 27
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan...... 27
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and
Disability
Fund........................................... 28
International Organizations:
Contributions to International Organizations............. 28
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities.. 29
International Commissions:
International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico...................................... 29
Salaries and Expenses.................................... 29
Construction............................................. 29
American Sections, International Commissions............. 29
International Fisheries Commissions...................... 30
Related Agency:
Broadcasting Board of Governors:
International Broadcasting Operations................ 30
Broadcasting Capital Improvements.................... 31
Related Programs:
The Asia Foundation...................................... 32
United States Institute of Peace......................... 32
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund.... 32
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program................... 33
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program......................... 33
East-West Center......................................... 33
National Endowment for Democracy......................... 33
Other Commissions:
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage
Abroad................................................. 34
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom................................................ 34
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe......... 35
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's
Republic of China...................................... 35
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission............................................. 35
Title II:
United States Agency for International Development:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
Operating Expenses................................... 36
Capital Investment Fund.............................. 38
Office of Inspector General.......................... 38
Title III:
Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
Global Health Programs............................... 39
Development Assistance............................... 44
International Disaster Assistance.................... 54
Transition Initiatives............................... 55
Complex Crises Fund.................................. 55
Development Credit Authority......................... 55
Administrative Expenses.............................. 55
Economic Support Fund................................ 56
Democracy Fund....................................... 66
Department of State:
Migration and Refugee Assistance..................... 68
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration
Assistance......................................... 69
Independent Agencies:
Peace Corps.......................................... 69
Millennium Challenge Corporation..................... 69
Inter-American Foundation............................ 69
United States African Development Foundation......... 70
Department of the Treasury:
International Affairs Technical Assistance........... 70
Title IV:
International Security Assistance:
Department of State:
Contributions for International Peacekeeping
Activities......................................... 71
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement.. 71
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and
Related Programs................................... 74
Peacekeeping Operations.............................. 76
Funds Appropriated to the President:
International Military Education and Training........ 76
Foreign Military Financing Program................... 77
Title V:
Multilateral Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
International Organizations and Programs............. 84
International Financial Institutions..................... 85
Global Environment Facility.......................... 86
Transition Fund...................................... 86
Contribution to the International Development
Association........................................ 86
Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.................. 86
Contribution to the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development..................... 87
Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions......... 87
Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund............ 87
Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund........... 87
Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank.. 87
Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions......... 87
Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas
Multilateral Investment Fund....................... 88
Contribution to the Asian Development Bank........... 88
Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions......... 88
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund........... 88
Contribution to the African Development Bank......... 88
Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions......... 89
Contribution to the African Development Fund......... 89
Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.................. 89
Contribution to the International Fund for
Agricultural Development........................... 89
United States Quota, International Monetary Fund..... 89
Loans to International Monetary Fund................. 89
Title VI:
Export and Investment Assistance:
Export-Import Bank of the United States.................. 91
Inspector General.................................... 91
Administrative Expenses.............................. 91
Overseas Private Investment Corporation.................. 91
Noncredit Account.................................... 91
Administrative Expenses.............................. 91
Program Account...................................... 91
Trade and Development Agency............................. 92
Title VII: General Provisions.................................... 93
Title VIII:
Overseas Contingency Operations:
Department of State:
Administration of Foreign Affairs:
Diplomatic and Consular Programs................. 95
Conflict Stabilization Operations................ 95
Office of Inspector General...................... 95
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance.. 95
Peacekeeping Response Mechanism.................. 96
International Organizations.......................... 96
Contributions to International Organizations..... 96
United States Agency for International Development:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
Operating Expenses............................... 96
Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
International Disaster Assistance................ 96
Crises Complex Fund.............................. 96
Economic Support Fund............................ 96
Department of State:
Migration and Refugee Assistance..................... 97
International Security Assistance:
Department of State:
Contributions for International Peacekeeping
Activities......................................... 97
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement.. 97
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and
Related Programs................................... 97
Peacekeeping Operations.............................. 97
Funds Appropriated to the President:
Foreign Military Financing Program................... 97
Multilateral Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President:
International Financial Institutions:
Transition Fund.................................. 98
General Provisions........................................... 98
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of
the
Senate......................................................... 99
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 100
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 100
Budgetary Impact of Bill......................................... 114
Comparative Statement of Budget Authority........................ 115
PUBLIC LAW REFERENCES
Public Law 113-76--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014.
Public Law 113-6--Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2013.
Public Law 113-4--Violence Against Women Reauthorization
Act of 2014.
Public Law 112-239--National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2014.
Public Law 112-158--Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human
Rights Act of 2012.
Public Law 112-74--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.
Public Law 112-25--Budget Control Act of 2011.
Public Law 112-10--Department of Defense and Full-Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011.
Public Law 111-212--Supplemental Appropriations, 2010.
Public Law 111-172--Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and
Northern Uganda Recovery Act.
Public Law 111-32--Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009.
Public Law 111-8--Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009.
Public Law 110-293--Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United
States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and
Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
Public Law 110-252--Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.
Public Law 110-246--Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of
2008.
Public Law 110-161--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.
Public Law 109-282--Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act.
Public Law 109-121--Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor
Act of 2005.
Public Law 108-25--United States Leadership Against HIV/
AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003.
Public Law 107-228--Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Year 2003.
Public Law 106-113--Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000.
Public Law 106-87--Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization
Act of 1999.
Public Law 99-415--Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of
1986.
Public Law 99-177--Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985.
INTRODUCTION
Summary of Appropriations
The Committee recommends total appropriations of
$48,443,900,000 for the Department of State, foreign
operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2015. Of this
amount, $48,285,000,000, including $8,625,000,000 for Overseas
Contingency Operations [OCO], is for discretionary programs,
and $158,900,000 is for mandatory programs.
The Committee's recommendations for fiscal year 2015, by
title, compared to the budget request, are allocated in the
following table:
APPROPRIATIONS BY TITLE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2015 Committee
Title request recommendation
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Title I--Department of State and 14,790,547 11,936,641
Related Agency...................
Title II--United States Agency for 1,503,916 1,355,467
International Development........
Title III--Bilateral Economic 17,917,452 16,438,139
Assistance.......................
Title IV--International Security 6,766,580 8,292,649
Assistance.......................
Title V--Multilateral Assistance.. 3,188,943 3,200,754
Title VI--Export and Investment -1,352,100 -1,378,750
Assistance.......................
Title VII--General Provisions..... 1,000 -26,000
Title VIII--Overseas Contingency 5,912,525 8,625,000
Operations.......................
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Total....................... 48,728,863,000 48,443,900,000
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INTRODUCTION
The Committee notes that Governmentwide efforts to reduce
the Federal deficit require cuts in operations and programs
funded by this act. The Committee has also taken further steps
to reduce wasteful and unnecessary spending in fiscal year
2015.
Reducing Costs
As in the past, the Federal agencies administering funds
appropriated by this act are directed to regularly review all
costs associated with operations and programs to determine
their necessity, priority, and effectiveness. All programs,
except for humanitarian relief and recovery purposes, should be
designed to be sustained by host country governments or civil
society, and include a cost-matching requirement, as
appropriate. Programs that are failing to perform or meet
sustainability guidelines, or that have required excessive
overhead or security costs, should be modified or discontinued.
The Committee directs the Department of State, the United
States Agency for International Development [USAID] and other
agencies to continue to achieve savings by reducing the cost of
executive meetings, ceremonies, and conferences, and curtailing
the purchase of commemorative and promotional items.
Cost Savings and Efficiencies.--Not later than 45 days
after enactment of this act, the Department of State's Office
of Inspector General [OIG] shall provide the Committee a
consolidated list of OIG recommendations for potential position
reductions and office reductions or closures since October 1,
2013, including cost savings, and the Department's responses to
such recommendations.
The Committee notes that the Government Accountability
Office's [GAO] ``2015 Annual Report: Actions Needed to Reduce
Fragmentation, Overlap and Duplication, and Achieve Other
Financial Benefits'' (GAO-14-343SP) included a recommendation
that the Secretary of State and the Chair of the United States
Commission on International Religious Freedom [USCIRF] jointly
define how to coordinate efforts to promote international
religious freedom, including defining the ex-officio role of
the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom as
a nonvoting Commission member. The report also provided updates
on the status of implementation of recommendations in prior
annual reports to reduce duplication, improve coordination, and
achieve savings at the Department of State, USAID, and the
Broadcasting Board of Governors [BBG]. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State, the USCIRF Chair, the USAID
Administrator, and the BBG to report to the Committee not later
than 90 days after enactment of this act on the status of
implementation of the GAO recommendations relevant to programs
funded by this act.
Energy Audits and Savings.--The Committee continues the
directive in Senate Report 113-81 that each agency funded by
this act submit a report to the Committee not later than
September 30, 2015, detailing the findings of environmental
assessments and water and energy audits of their overseas post
operations, the steps taken to implement recommendations of
such assessments and audits, and a comparison of such findings
with the targets for Federal building energy efficiency and
environmental sustainability.
Executive Salaries and Compensation.--The Committee is
concerned that, in a time of constrained budgets, the salary
costs for non-Federal and quasi-Federal entities paid with
funds appropriated by this act are not consistent with the
salaries paid to senior Federal executives. Therefore, section
7034(w) of the act limits the amount of appropriated funds that
may be used for the salary costs of senior executives at non-
Federal and quasi-Federal organizations that receive direct
appropriations from this act to level IV of the Executive
Schedule, and directs such organizations to comply with section
4505a of title 5, United States Code [U.S.C.] with respect to
limitations on payment of performance-based cash awards. The
Committee estimates that this limitation will save at least
$700,000 in salary costs in fiscal year 2015, and directs that
these savings be used instead for program costs.
The Committee directs the Department of State, USAID, and
other Federal agencies, as applicable, to submit to the
Committee not later than 90 days after enactment of this act
the compensation information reported in 2014 in compliance
with the reporting requirements in Public Law 109-282, as
amended by Public Law 110-252.
Financial and Contract Management.--The Committee is
concerned with OIG and independent auditor findings on
weaknesses and shortcomings in financial and contract
management at the Department of State, USAID, BBG, and other
agencies funded by this act. The Committee expects the
Department, USAID, and other agencies to continue efforts to
improve financial management, contracting processes, and
internal controls.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to conduct:
(1) a sampling and verification of the completeness of the
Department's contract files, including contract files
maintained by contracting officers' representatives and other
support personnel; and (2) an analysis of the adequacy of
available resources including the 1 percent procurement fee for
appropriate oversight of contracts during the reporting period.
The Committee also directs that not later than 90 days after
enactment of this act, the Secretary, in coordination with the
Department of State's OIG, shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees detailing the status of
each of the March 28, 2014, OIG Management Alert's
recommendations.
The Committee directs the BBG Chairman, in coordination
with the OIG, to submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees detailing the status of the
implementation of the OIG's recommendations, particularly to
develop an action plan with measurable goals and milestones and
to develop and implement enforcement mechanisms to assist in
ensuring enhanced accountability for compliance with
procurement regulations.
Humanitarian Aid Cost-Effectiveness.--The Committee is
concerned with the growing number and severity of humanitarian
crises that cause widespread loss of life and property damage,
and the burden they are placing on national budgets and
international donors. The demand for humanitarian aid,
associated costs, and budget constraints underline the need for
improved efficiency and effectiveness in providing such aid.
Current methods of evaluating and monitoring humanitarian
aid, while adequate to ensure that funds are spent for their
intended purposes, do not ensure cost-effectiveness. Section
7034(q) of this act enhances the effectiveness of humanitarian
aid through regular and accurate feedback data, which should
include the use of mobile technology to facilitate real-time
data. Such feedback will ensure that both aid agencies and
donors have a clearer understanding of the perceptions of
affected populations, whether the aid they receive is relevant
to their needs, how much they trust the people helping them,
and whether they believe it worthwhile to provide feedback.
When reported to Congress and published, feedback of this kind
provides the basis to compare and contrast the perceived
performance of aid providers, is a tool for improving
performance and an incentive to make practical improvements on
the ground, and promotes cost savings.
The Committee is aware of the challenges associated with
obtaining real-time feedback from aid beneficiaries. In
recognition of the need for donors and implementing partners to
strengthen their capacity to listen and respond effectively to
beneficiaries, the Committee does not prescribe specific
feedback practices, but rather requires the Department of
State, USAID, and their implementing partners to describe the
methodology used to ensure that the feedback reported
accurately reflects beneficiary views and the Department of
State's and USAID's responses to such feedback.
Redundant Services and Operations.--The Secretary of State,
in consultation with the USAID Administrator, shall submit a
report not later than 90 days after enactment of this act to
the appropriate congressional committees describing redundant
services and operations at diplomatic facilities abroad that
have been eliminated since fiscal year 2012, and those proposed
to be eliminated in fiscal year 2015.
Congressional Budget Request and Justifications
The Committee directs the Office of Management and Budget
[OMB] to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
strategy for meeting emergency and unanticipated requirements
in future fiscal years under Budget Function 150--International
Affairs. The Committee notes that from fiscal years 2001
through 2010, the Committee considered and enacted 15 emergency
supplemental appropriations acts to meet overseas requirements.
Timely budget information in the congressional budget
justification [CBJ] that is clearly, concisely, and accurately
presented must be a priority of the administration. The
Committee expects the Department of State, USAID, and other
agencies funded by this act to submit CBJs within 4 weeks of
the release of the President's fiscal year 2016 budget request.
The Committee also directs the Department of State, USAID, and
other agencies to include detailed information on all
reimbursable agreements and significant uses of the Economy
Act.
The Committee directs the Department of State, USAID, and
any other agency that utilizes a Working Capital Fund [WCF] to
include in the CBJ the total budgetary resources for each
office that receives funds from a WCF. The CBJ shall also
include a table on WCF resources that will serve as the
baseline for reprogramming and transfer purposes.
The Committee directs that CBJs include estimated savings
from any proposed office or mission closing and actual prior
year representation expenses for each department and agency
that is authorized such expenses.
Definitions
For purposes of Public Law 99-177, as amended, with respect
to appropriations contained in this act the term ``program,
project, and activity'' shall mean any item for which a dollar
amount is specified in this report or this act. In addition,
the definition of program, project, and activity in section
7023 of this act shall apply to the accounts listed in that
section.
In carrying out any Presidential sequestration, the
Department of State, USAID, and other agencies funded by this
act shall conform to the definition of Program, Project, and
Activity described above.
The Committee includes language in this act making certain
actions, such as obligations of funds, ``subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.''
This language requires a separate notification to the Committee
15 days prior to the proposed obligation of funds or other
action that is the subject of this special notification
requirement, regardless of what may be contained in an agency's
CBJ or in the operating and spend plans required in section
7064 of this act. Thus, such CBJs, operating and spend plans do
not suffice as justification for purposes of satisfying the
special notification requirement.
Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the term
``appropriate congressional committees'' as used in this act
and report shall mean the Committees on Appropriations and
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on
Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
Reprogramming Guidelines
The Committee directs the Department of State and other
agencies funded by this act to notify the Committee of
reprogrammings of funds as required by sections 7015 and 7019
of this act at the most detailed level of either the CBJ, this
act, or the report accompanying this act, and the Committee
expects to be notified of any significant departure from the
CBJ or of any commitment that will require significant funding
in future years. The Committee directs that staffing levels and
future year impacts of reprogrammings be included with such
notifications.
The Committee is concerned that the Department of State and
other agencies funded by this act are not consistently
submitting notifications of internal reorganizations as
required by section 7015(a)(6) of this act. The Committee does
not intend the term ``bureaus, centers, or offices'' to limit
the notification requirement to only organizational units
identified as such. The Committee expects to be notified of all
reorganizations of organizational units, including branches,
particularly if it reflects a change in program focus and
priority.
Section 7064 of this act requires operating and spend plans
to be submitted not later than 45 days after enactment of this
act, and states that the Committee will not consider any
reprogramming that does not include the information required in
subsection (a). Section 7064 also clarifies that any deviation
in an operating plan from funding levels contained in this act
or the report accompanying this act shall be subject to the
regular notification procedures of the Committee.
Reporting Requirement Guidelines
To save paper and printing costs, the Committee directs
that one copy of reports, congressional notifications, and
correspondence be jointly addressed to the chairs of the
Committee and subcommittee, and one copy jointly addressed to
the ranking members of the Committee and subcommittee. Reports
required by the Committee may also be electronically
transmitted and posted on the Department of State and USAID Web
sites, as appropriate.
The Committee directs that the Department of State, USAID,
BBG, Millennium Challenge Corporation [MCC], U.S. African
Development Foundation, and the Inter-American Foundation [IAF]
no longer send to the Committee the quarterly, semi-annual, or
annual reports from their respective OIG, as these documents
are already received by the Committee directly from the OIG.
Instead, the Committee directs these agencies to notify the
Committee by email or letter that their OIG has sent such
reports.
Section 7073 of this act provides that reports required of
Federal agencies receiving funds made available by this act
shall be posted on the public Web site of the agency, with
certain exceptions. Agencies are directed to consult with the
Committee on compliance with this section not later than 30
days after enactment of this act, including if the posting of
any report or category of reports would be contrary to the
national interest.
Issues and Countries of Concern
Asia Maritime Disputes.--The Committee notes the
detrimental impact of maritime disputes in Asia on regional
security and stability, and encourages the Department of State
and USAID to monitor and mitigate such disputes, to the extent
possible. The Committee encourages all parties to resolve
disputes peacefully, particularly the People's Republic of
China [PRC] whose provocative actions can fuel nationalist
responses.
Asia Rebalancing Initiative.--Section 7043(a) of this act
provides a framework for the President's Asia Rebalancing
Initiative for Department of State, USAID, and other Federal
agency operations and programs. The requirements of this
subsection are intended to provide greater clarity in the
conduct of activities in support of the Initiative, and the
Committee supports funds for programs in Asia above the
President's budget request.
The Committee is concerned that the Department of State
includes routine diplomatic operations in Asia in calculating
amounts within the Asia Rebalancing Initiative, and that the
funds requested for operations at diplomatic posts in East Asia
and the Pacific are less than in fiscal year 2014. Therefore,
section 7043(a)(4)(A) of the act requires the Secretary of
State to submit a report to the Committee that includes the
total amounts made available for the Initiative, the amount of
increases for costs associated with Department of State and
USAID personnel, and the funding for The Asia Foundation and
the East-West Center beginning in fiscal year 2012. The
Secretary is directed to consult with the Committee on
operational costs associated with the Initiative prior to the
fiscal year 2016 budget submission.
Central African Republic.--The Committee recognizes that
the conflict in Central African Republic [CAR] is a
humanitarian crisis with an estimated half of the country's
population in need of assistance. The Committee is concerned
that if unchecked, the violence between Christian and Muslim
communities could result in genocide. The Committee has
increased humanitarian accounts above the President's request
to address this crisis, and section 7042(a) of this act
provides that funds shall be made available for reconciliation
and peace-building programs in CAR, including activities to
promote inter-faith dialogue at the national and local levels.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other
relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees on an inter-agency
strategy to help promote stability in the CAR, including
funding estimates to support a political transition, and
humanitarian and reconciliation programs.
Central American Migration Prevention and Response.--The
Committee is concerned with the unanticipated surge in
unaccompanied, undocumented minors migrating from Central
America to the United States which has put enormous strains on
U.S. law enforcement and social service agencies. Responding to
this sudden influx is primarily the responsibility of programs
administered by the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice,
and Health and Human Services, but there is also a need to do
more to address the contributing causes in the countries of
origin. Section 7045(a) of this act requires a joint Department
of State/USAID strategy to address the key indicators of
poverty, lack of education and employment opportunities,
criminal gangs, narcotics and human trafficking, family
dissolution, child abuse and neglect, and other contributing
causes of such migration in countries in Central America, and
to support the safe return and reintegration of such minors. In
addition, the strategy shall address the need for family
support, preservation, and reunification in countries of
origin, as well as foster care and adoption programs. The
Committee recommends not less than $100,000,000 (including OCO
funds), in addition to other funds in this act and prior acts
available for such purposes, to implement the strategy.
Internet Freedom.--The Committee continues its support of
Internet freedom programs in section 7050 of this act, and
requires the GAO to conduct an assessment of such programs. The
Committee recommends $35,000,000 for such programs.
Iran.--The Committee condemns actions by the Government of
Iran which contribute to instability in the Near East region,
particularly in Syria and Lebanon. The Committee remains
concerned with the danger Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon
poses to the United States and regional allies. The act
continues the terms and conditions of section 7041(b) of
division K of Public Law 113-76 with modifications, and
provides that funds appropriated under titles I and III of this
act shall be made available to promote democracy and human
rights in Iran.
The Committee is concerned with Pastor Saeed Abedini who
remains imprisoned in Tehran, Iran, and urges the Secretary of
State to seek Pastor Abedini's release and to keep the
Committee informed of his health and welfare.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees not later
than 180 days after enactment of this act detailing the steps
taken by the Secretary and the U.S. Ambassador to the United
Nations to implement section 415 of Public Law 112-158.
Not later than 45 days after enactment of the act, and
every 90 days thereafter until September 30, 2015, the
President shall submit a report (in classified form as
necessary) to the appropriate congressional committees on the
interim agreement relating to Iran's nuclear program, including
any successor to such agreement, including: verification that
Iran is complying with such agreement; an assessment of the
overall state of Iran's nuclear program and projected breakout
time for Iran to have the necessary fuel for one weapon; an
assessment of existing inspection and verification measures to
detect Iran's ability to cheat on such agreement (including by
acquiring nuclear capabilities from abroad); any plans
considered or steps taken by the administration and the
international community to improve such inspection and
verification measures; and steps taken by the United States to
strengthen the security of allies in the region.
Iraq.--The Committee notes with concern the rapidly
deteriorating situation in Iraq caused by the battlefield
advances of Islamic extremists and ongoing conflict in Syria.
The inability of the Government of Iraq to effectively counter
extremism has resulted in large numbers of internally displaced
persons [IDPs] in western and northern Iraq, fueling sectarian
tensions and further exacerbating ethnic divides already
strained by the policies of Prime Minister Nouri al-Malaki. The
Committee recognizes the sovereignty of Iraq, but underscores
that ongoing violence directly undermines the legitimacy of the
Government of Iraq and the viability of the state.
The Committee recommends up to $50,000,000 for assistance
for Iraq under the Economic Support Fund [ESF] heading in
titles III and VIII of this act, and up to $250,000,000 for
assistance for Iraq under the Foreign Military Financing
Program [FMF] heading in titles IV and VIII of this act. The
Committee expects the Department of State to use these funds
for humanitarian purposes in accordance with transfer authority
in section 8003 of this act and reprogramming procedures, as
necessary, should the Secretary of State determine that to do
so is in the national interests of the United States, following
consultation with the Committee.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
reprioritize previously appropriated assistance for Iraq to
help mitigate this crisis, and recommends additional assistance
in this act under the responsibility of the Chief of Mission to
provide flexibility in responding to ongoing and future
humanitarian and security challenges.
The Secretary is also directed to take steps to ensure that
any lethal assistance provided by this act and prior
appropriations acts for Iraq is used for intended purposes in
countering terrorism, and not abandoned to Islamic extremists.
The Committee recognizes that a more permissive security
and programmatic environment exists in Kurdistan than in
central or southern Iraq, and expects the Department of State
to take advantage of opportunities in this region to deepen
security and economic relations.
The Committee does not provide funding for the New
Consulate Compound [NCC] in Basrah as no agreement has been
reached on an appropriate site. However, the Committee notes
the efforts of Consulate Basrah to operate as a consulate and
not an isolated outpost, including engaging with local
government officials, U.S. businesses, and other interests in
southern Iraq. Funds requested for NCC Basrah remain under the
heading Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance [ESCM]
in title VIII of this act, and may be used for other security-
related purposes, or transferred to, and merged with, funds
under the Diplomatic and Consular Programs [D&CP] heading for
Department of State operational purposes in Iraq, including to
bolster local guard forces. The Committee directs the Secretary
of State to consult with the Committee on the use of such
funds, prior to transfer or obligation.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to include in
the report on the resettlement plan for Iranian dissidents
required by section 7041(c)(6) of this act: a description of
measures taken to improve the security and welfare (including
quality of life and access to medical care) of residents at
Camp Liberty; an analysis of attacks against such dissidents
since February 2009, including whether any weapons or training
provided by the United States were used in the attacks, and
safeguards to ensure that no such weapons or training are used
in the future; and options for the resettlement of Iranian
dissidents outside Iraq, including in the United States.
The Committee continues to support programs to assist
vulnerable Iraqi ethnic and religious minorities in the Nineveh
Plains, and for the Iraqi Christian community. The Committee
encourages the Department of State to support the Government of
Iraq in its effort to establish the Nineveh Plains
administrative province, and to provide assistance as necessary
to support the successful conclusion of this process.
Libya.--The Committee is concerned with the deteriorating
situation in Libya. Section 7041(f) of this act provides that
funds appropriated under specific accounts in this act and
prior appropriations acts may be made available to strengthen
democracy in Libya, including civil society; enhance key
ministries necessary for maintaining security and stability;
address immediate humanitarian needs arising from conflict;
strengthen the rule of law; professionalize military personnel
associated with the Libyan state; and counter extremist
ideologies. Such funds shall be made available on a cost-
matching basis to the maximum extent practicable, and the
Secretary of State shall ensure mechanisms are in place for
adequate oversight.
The act continues the certification requirement and
limitation of funds in section 7041(f) of division K of Public
Law 113-76. No funds appropriated by this act may be made
available for assistance for the central Government of Libya
unless the Secretary of State reports that such government is
cooperating with U.S. Government efforts to investigate and
bring to justice those responsible for the attack on U.S.
personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in September 2012.
Russian Federation.--Section 7070 of this act provides a
framework for assistance for a U.S. response to Russian
aggression in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia,
which should be coordinated with European and other allies in
the region. The Committee expects the President to devise and
implement a strategy to counter Russia's efforts to expand
influence, and to submit a budget request to the Congress for
fiscal year 2016 to support such a strategy.
The Committee notes that increased tensions in bilateral
relations with Russia may require modifications to operating
procedures in countries and regions where Russian influence is
significant. The Secretary of State is to consult with the
Committee on additional security requirements in such countries
and regions for personnel, information, and facilities,
including areas of restricted access for new construction or
significant upgrades.
The Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate
congressional committees not less than 45 days prior to the
conference to review implementation of the Treaty on Open Skies
on the impact of Russian Federation aggression in Eastern
Europe on U.S. security interests.
South Sudan.--The continuation of conflict in South Sudan,
exacerbated by floods and droughts, undermines international
efforts to support stability in that country and creates
additional humanitarian requirements. Currently more than 4
million people are estimated to need assistance. The Committee
directs that such assistance include food and emergency
humanitarian services; investments in livelihood programs to
create economic empowerment, resilience for vulnerable
communities, and recovery; and local governance programs that
support peace building, reconciliation, and civic education.
Syria.--The conflict in Syria is complex and protracted,
requiring significant resources from the United States for the
foreseeable future to address the humanitarian needs of
millions of displaced Syrians, and to ensure economic and
political stability in neighboring countries. The Committee is
aware that absent support for Syrian refugees and communities
inside Syria that are not under the control of Damascus, a
targeted response against Islamic extremists, and
organizational and technical support for the moderate Syrian
opposition, security and stability in neighboring countries
could quickly erode.
Section 7041(h) of this act provides a framework for
assistance for Syria. The Committee strongly supports programs
to address the needs of Syrian IDPs and refugees, particularly
women and children and persons with disabilities. The Committee
supports an integrated humanitarian and development approach to
meet the requirements of refugees and host communities. The
Committee directs the Department of State to ensure that women
are included in negotiations to end the conflict, as
appropriate. The Committee directs the Department of State and
USAID, in cooperation with relevant United Nations [U.N.]
agencies and organizations, to include mental health and
psychosocial support services as a core component in programs
addressing the needs of Syrian refugees, to be implemented
according to Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
The Committee supports the efforts of the U.S. Senior
Advisor for Assistance for Syria to coordinate the U.S.
response to the crisis. The Committee expects offices and
bureaus of the Department of State and USAID to follow the
leadership and guidance of the Advisor, including for
activities inside Syria. The Committee recognizes the
limitations of oversight for assistance provided to Syrian
civil society organizations operating inside Syria, but the
efforts of these organizations are essential to enable a
civilian political alternative to the current regime to emerge.
The Committee directs the Department of State to develop
and implement a policy to support accountability for crimes
against humanity and other violations of human rights in Syria.
Not later than 45 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate
congressional committees on options for assisting Syrian
refugees whose education has been disrupted by the conflict to
continue their education, including completing degrees at
regional universities and other institutions.
TITLE I
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
(including transfer of funds)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $7,996,810,000
Enduring............................................ 6,605,701,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,391,109,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 8,336,468,000
Enduring............................................ 6,783,043,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,553,425,000
Committee recommendation................................ 7,811,975,000
Enduring operations................................. 6,461,172,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,350,803,000
The Committee recommends $6,461,172,000 for Diplomatic and
Consular Programs, of which up to $2,128,115,000 is for
Worldwide Security Protection [WSP], including security costs
in Iraq. An additional $1,350,803,000 in title VIII under this
heading is designated for OCO.
The Committee recommendation separates the functions funded
under this heading to provide transparency in the uses of
funds. However, the Department of State may reprogram funds as
necessary, subject to prior consultation with the Committee.
Human Resources.--The Committee recommends $2,270,036,000
for all U.S. direct hire salaries at overseas and domestic U.S.
diplomatic missions. With the exception of those specifically
mentioned in this report, the Committee does not recommend
funding for new positions, including for economic statecraft.
If the Department intends to create new positions the Committee
will consider reprogramming proposals, especially if funds for
such purpose are derived from implementing pending OIG cost
savings recommendations, or from the elimination of
redundancies or inefficiencies.
Overseas Programs.--The Committee recommends $1,595,805,000
for the operational programs of the Department of State's
regional bureaus, which are responsible for managing U.S.
foreign policy through bilateral and multilateral
relationships. Funds support U.S. Embassies, consulates, and
other diplomatic posts worldwide, and provide myriad services
to millions of U.S. citizens living, working, studying, and
serving abroad, including those who are arrested and imprisoned
in foreign countries.
The Committee does not include funding for Embassy
operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq under this
heading in this title with the exception of diplomatic security
costs including for the Worldwide Security Program. Funding for
such purposes is included under title VIII of this act.
The Committee recommends $23,500,000 for Conflict
Stabilization Operations [CSO] salaries and administrative
expenses. In addition, $15,000,000 in title VIII of this act
under the heading Conflict Stabilization Operations is
recommended for deployment costs.
Section 7074 of this act requires the Secretary of State to
develop and implement a process for determining whether U.S.
citizens detained abroad are more likely than not detained
arbitrarily and in violation of international law, and as such,
deserve enhanced legal and diplomatic support.
The Committee recognizes the invaluable contributions to
the conduct of diplomacy by locally employed staff [LES] at
missions abroad, and requests the Secretary of State to
consider non-monetary recognition of exceptional and/or long
term service for LES, including local guards. The Committee
expects the Secretary to continue funding overseas inflation
and LES wage increases through funds made available in the
Buying Power Maintenance account.
Diplomatic Policy and Support.--The Committee recommends
$780,860,000 for the operational programs of the Department of
State's functional bureaus to provide overall policy direction,
coordination, and program management among U.S. missions
abroad. The Committee recommends not less than $9,988,000 for
salary and program costs of the Office for Global Women's
Issues within the Office of the Secretary; not less than
$31,358,000 for salary and program costs for the Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor [DRL], including an
additional 15 full-time equivalent positions for grants
management, of which not less than $5,000,000 is for salary and
program costs for human rights vetting; and not less than
$37,762,000 is for salary and program costs for the Bureau of
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
Security Programs.--The Committee recommends $1,813,938,000
for the operation of security programs, including
$1,796,230,000 for WSP to protect diplomatic personnel,
overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic
facilities and information. An additional $331,885,000 is
included within the Human Resources function for salaries for a
total of $2,128,115,000 for WSP in this title. The Committee
recommends an additional $989,706,000 for OCO costs for WSP. To
more accurately reflect the full costs of security, the
Committee has included in WSP the security costs for Iraq.
The act provides the budget request for WSP. In addition,
section 7004(f) of this act provides the Secretary of State
with the necessary flexibility to transfer funds between the
D&CP and ESCM headings in titles I and VIII to prevent or
respond to unforeseen security situations and requirements at
diplomatic facilities abroad, following consultation with the
Committee. This authority is in addition to any transfer
authority otherwise made available under any provision of law.
Section 7006 of this act provides authority for the
Department of State to award local guard contracts on the basis
of best value as determined by a cost-technical tradeoff
analysis (as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation part
15.101). This authority was previously extended only to high-
risk, high-threat posts.
The Secretary of State shall submit an updated report to
the appropriate congressional committees detailing the status
of the Department of State's implementation of the 29
recommendations to improve security at diplomatic facilities
overseas in the Benghazi Accountability Review Board [ARB]
report and relevant recommendations of previous ARBs. For any
recommendation not fully implemented, the report shall include
an estimated completion date and cost of implementation. The
report shall be updated not later than 180 days after the first
report is submitted.
PROGRAM ISSUES
Afghanistan and Iraq Diplomatic Operations and
Facilities.--The Committee requests the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the USAID Administrator, to consult with the
Committee on the anticipated footprint of diplomatic facilities
in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Committee recognizes the
uncertainty created by the drawdown of U.S. forces in
Afghanistan and the deteriorating security situation in Iraq on
diplomatic operations, and necessary flexibility is provided in
the act for major adjustments. As the Committee did not fund
the request for NCC Basrah, the Committee expects these funds
to be used for Department of State operations and security in
Iraq.
American Victims of Libyan Terrorism.--The Committee notes
the remaining balances of funds received by the United States
and held by the U.S. Treasury, the work of the Foreign Claims
Settlement Commission to adjudicate claims, and interest by all
parties on the uses of such funds. The Committee requires the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees regarding outstanding claims filed
with the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission and the process
for their adjudication.
The Arctic.--The Committee recognizes the strategic
importance of the Arctic region to the long-term economic and
national security interests of the United States and notes that
the United States will assume the Chair of the Arctic Council
in May 2015. The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for
preparation and support for the chairmanship of the Arctic
Council, and encourages the Department of State to increase the
number of personnel assigned to Arctic Council issues. The
Committee also encourages the Department of State to establish
the position of U.S. Ambassador to the Arctic in order to
enhance engagement with other Arctic nations.
The Committee strongly supports the participation of
American indigenous communities in the Arctic Council, and
section 7034(t) of this act provides up to $500,000 for grants
to support the application of science and technology to foreign
policy issues in the Arctic region, including to facilitate the
participation of indigenous communities in the Council.
Atrocities Prevention Board.--The Committee recommends
funding under this heading and the Operating Expenses heading
for USAID to train relevant personnel at the Department of
State and USAID in genocide and mass atrocities prevention and
to support full participation in the interagency Atrocities
Prevention Board [APB], including staff to carry out the
responsibilities of the APB, in accordance with Presidential
Study Directive 10.
Centralization of Vouchers.--The Committee directs the
Department to continue implementation of the centralization of
voucher processing for overseas posts, as appropriate.
Cultural Heritage.--The Committee recommends $5,750,000 for
Cultural Heritage Programs, including for not less than five
large-scale projects, and $1,000,000 for the Cultural
Antiquities Task Force. The Committee recognizes the important
public diplomacy role of this program, as well as its
contribution in preserving some of the world's irreplaceable
cultural antiquities. As in past years, the Department of State
should consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of
funds.
Cyber Issues.--The Committee recommends not less than the
President's budget request for the Office of the Coordinator
for Cyber Issues.
Not later than 120 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other
relevant U.S. Government agencies, shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees detailing the efforts of
the Department of State to pursue cybercriminals responsible
for data breaches against U.S. public and private interests
through extradition agreements for such criminals.
Export Control Reform Initiative.--The Committee supports
the President's Export Control Reform Initiative to modernize
and reform the U.S. export control system, and encourages the
Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of
Commerce, to directly inform businesses, particularly small
businesses, about any new rules and regulations.
Foreign Affairs Security Training Center.--The Committee
notes that for the past several years, Department of State
efforts to establish the Foreign Affairs Security Training
Center [FASTC] have been poorly conceived and executed. Cost
estimates have been as unreliable as the identification of
potential sites for the Center.
No funds for FASTC are included in the President's budget
request and none are provided in this act. While the Committee
recognizes the importance of security training for diplomats,
justification for the construction of a new facility at Fort
Pickett instead of using existing law enforcement training
centers requires clarification. Not later than 45 days after
enactment of this act, the Secretary of State, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit
to the appropriate congressional committees the financial data
comparing options that were considered by OMB for FASTC, a
determination of whether the expansion of existing facilities
is necessary to meet long-term security training requirements
for the Department of State, the plan for ensuring that current
critical security training needs are met and the timeline for
the transition to training at FASTC, and a description of the
priority security training needs that will be met with the
establishment of FASTC.
Foreign Service Labor Officers.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to review the role of the Department's
foreign service labor officers, including where such officers
are assigned, to identify opportunities to maximize the
Department's efforts to improve labor standards worldwide.
Human Rights Vetting.--The Committee recognizes the
Department of State's efforts to strengthen its capacity to
monitor U.S. military assistance for foreign security forces in
accordance with section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961 [FAA], and provides not less than $5,000,000 for salaries
and program expenses for this purpose. The vetting process
applies to individuals who are candidates for U.S. training, to
those individuals' units, and to units that receive U.S.
equipment or other assistance, as required by law, and which is
not intended to modify the current vetting procedures of the
Department of State.
International Parental Child Abduction.--The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to develop, in coordination with
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a set of protocols to work
with countries that are not signatories to the Convention on
the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to resolve
international parental child abduction cases.
Office of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions
Policy.--The Committee recommends not less than $4,100,000 for
this office which develops strategies, in conjunction with
other bureaus and agencies, for implementing sanctions regimes.
Prevention of Discrimination and Abuse of Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals Abroad.--The Committee
directs the Assistant Secretary of State for DRL, in
consultation with the Assistant Administrator for Democracy,
Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance [DCHA], to submit a
report not later than 90 days after enactment of this act on
progress made implementing the strategy to prevent
discrimination and abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender persons abroad, as required by the joint
explanatory statement to Public Law 113-76, which incorporated
by reference Senate Report 113-81, as well as the December 6,
2011 Presidential Memorandum: International Initiatives to
Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Persons.
Representation Expenses.--The Committee does not include
authorization for the Department of State to transfer up to
$1,000,000 from the D&CP heading to the Representation Expenses
heading. To more accurately reflect the Department of State's
estimate for representation expenses based on prior year
actuals, the Committee has reduced the D&CP account by $730,000
and increased the funds appropriated under the Representation
Expenses heading.
Special Immigrant Visa Program.--This act does not include
reauthorization for the Afghanistan Special Immigrant Visa
[SIV] Program because such reauthorization is included in the
fiscal year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act recently
reported by the Senate Armed Services Committee. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to submit a plan, not later than
90 days after enactment of this act, for the Afghanistan SIV
program beyond September 30, 2015 and addressing the current
and long-term local staffing needs, including for local guards,
of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
The Committee expects the Department of State to expedite
refugee resettlement of the most vulnerable Afghans and Iraqis
and to maximize the use of SIV processing while maintaining an
effective screening process.
Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.--The
Committee requests the Secretary of State to consult with the
Committee on plans for winding down the Office of the Special
Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan [SRAP]. The
Committee supports the reincorporation of SRAP within the
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma.--
The Committee recognizes that with the reestablishment of full
diplomatic relations with Burma the position of Special
Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma, established
pursuant to section 7 of Public Law 110-286, is obsolete, and
the act requires this position to remain vacant following the
expiration of the current term.
Standards for Accessibility.--The Secretary of State, the
Secretary of the Treasury, and the USAID Administrator shall
seek to ensure that construction projects funded by this act
are fully accessible to persons with disabilities and in
compliance with the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility
for the Disabled, the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards
for Accessible Design, or other similarly rigorous
accessibility standards.
Tibet.--The Committee recommends not less than $1,000,000
for the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues to
carry out the responsibilities detailed in section 621(d) of
Public Law 107-228, as well as for convening and coordinating
meetings for appropriate Federal agencies, nongovernmental
organizations [NGOs], and representatives of the Tibetan
leadership in exile.
Trade and Other Sanctions.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to fulfill the consultation requirement
under this heading in Senate Report 113-81 regarding Edward
Snowden.
Trafficking in Persons.--The Committee recommends a total
of $55,534,000 in this act for Trafficking in Persons [TIP]
programs, of which $6,290,000 is included under the D&CP
heading for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in
Persons [J/TIP] ($2,205,000 for programs and $4,085,000 for
salaries). The Committee directs the Secretary of State to make
publicly available an appropriate human trafficking hotline
telephone number and Web site information in public waiting
areas in all U.S. embassies and consulates in a timely manner.
Visas.--Not later than 45 days after enactment of this act,
the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committee on
steps taken to investigate and address the increase in tourist
visa rejection rates in Israel from 2009 to 2013, and in Poland
from 2012 to 2013.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $76,900,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 56,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 56,400,000
The Committee recommends $56,400,000 for Capital Investment
Fund.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $119,056,000
Enduring operations................................. 69,406,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 49,650,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 130,300,000
Enduring operations................................. 73,400,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 56,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 130,300,000
Enduring operations................................. 73,400,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 56,900,000
The Committee recommends $73,400,000 for Office of
Inspector General, and an additional $56,900,000 in title VIII
under this heading is designated for OCO.
The Committee directs the Inspectors General of the
Department of State and USAID and the Special Inspector General
for Afghanistan Reconstruction [SIGAR] to coordinate audit
plans and activities to minimize unnecessary duplication,
ensure comprehensive oversight plans, and maximize the
effective use of resources.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $568,628,000
Enduring operations................................. 560,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 8,628,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 577,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 590,770,000
The Committee recommends $590,770,000 for Educational and
Cultural Exchange Programs.
The Committee recognizes the importance of international
exchanges and directs that programs funded under this heading
will support U.S. foreign policy objectives.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to broaden
participation of high priority groups that have been
traditionally under-represented, such as youth and other
individuals from rural and impoverished areas and minorities.
The Committee also supports the Benjamin Gilman International
Scholarship, International Visitor Leadership, Citizen Exchange
youth programs, and educator programs. The Committee urges the
Secretary to continue to give priority to critical language
programs, programs providing overseas training in critical
languages for American students, and exchange programs from
countries with high national security importance, including
those with significant Muslim populations.
The Committee does not support the proposed $30,466,000
reduction to the Fulbright Program, including the Humphrey
Fellowship Program, and the act provides sufficient funds to
avoid such reduction. The Committee notes that in recent years
the Department of State has justified reductions to one-way
exchanges with a specific regional focus on the grounds that
the Fulbright Program offers bi-directional exchanges with
greater flexibility and strong country and university support.
Yet in the fiscal year 2015 budget request the Department
proposes to reduce the Fulbright Program to fund region-
specific exchanges. This reversal indicates a lack of long-term
planning.
The Committee does not include the funding requested for
the Rapid Response Fund under this title or under the D&CP
heading.
The Committee recognizes that the Muskie Fellowship Program
has helped individuals from Eurasia and Central Asia to promote
mutual understanding, build democracy, and foster the
transition to market economies, and the act requires that a
portion of Fulbright awards from this region are designated as
Edmund S. Muskie Fellowships.
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for the Young African
Leaders Initiative [YALI] and $5,000,000 for the President's
proposed Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, which shall
be made available on a cost-matching basis. The Committee
expects that additional funds for YALI will be raised from
private sources. The Secretary of State is directed to consult
with the Committee on a sustainable funding mechanism for these
programs.
The Committee supports the Secretary of State's efforts to
reduce the administrative costs of exchange programs and
expects that savings from such efforts will be used to increase
the number of participants.
The Committee continues to recognize the value of virtual
exchanges as a means to broaden understanding and engagement
between U.S., Middle Eastern, and North African youth in a
cost-effective manner, and intends that funds made available
for such programs will be matched by sources other than the
U.S. Government, including from private foundations, foreign
governments, and the private sector, to the maximum extent
practicable.
Funds are allocated according to the following table and
are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of this act:
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Committee
Program recommendation
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Academic Programs....................................... 331,245
Fulbright Program: Students, Scholars, Teachers, 236,000
Humphrey, Undergraduates...........................
Global Academic Exchanges........................... 58,785
Special Academic Exchanges.......................... 36,460
Professional and Cultural Exchanges..................... 195,575
International Visitor Program....................... 90,000
Citizen Exchange Programs........................... 100,000
Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges......... 5,575
Program and Performance Evaluation...................... 4,250
Exchanges Support....................................... 59,700
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Total, ECE........................................ 590,770
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Changes to Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs.--The
Committee clarifies that the third proviso under this heading
in this act shall apply to changes to any exchange program,
including the separate programs funded within the Fulbright
Program.
Summer Work Travel and High School Exchange Programs.--The
Committee directs the Department of State to inform the
Committee in a timely manner of any instances of coercion,
exploitation, or other abuse associated with the Summer Work
travel and High School exchange programs.
A provision under this heading in this act permits
participants in the Summer Work Travel program to be employed
in seafood processing positions until September 30, 2015, if
such placements comply with all requirements of the program. As
with other positions, Summer Work Travel sponsors shall, upon
request, provide evidence to the Department of State that such
requirements are being met for seafood processing positions,
and failure to provide such evidence will justify a compliance
review of the sponsor.
REPRESENTATION EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $7,300,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 7,679,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,030,000
The Committee recommends $8,030,000 for Representation
Expenses. The Committee provides the fiscal year 2014 level
including the transfer of $730,000 from the D&CP heading to
this heading in fiscal year 2014. The Committee expects the
Secretary of State to regularize funding for costs currently
funded under this heading, instead of continuing the practice
of transferring D&CP funds each fiscal year.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
semiannual report on the allotment and expenditure of
representation funds.
PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $28,200,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 30,036,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,036,000
The Committee recommends $30,036,000 for Protection of
Foreign Missions and Officials.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to continue to
submit a semiannual report on the number of claims for
extraordinary protective services by eligible jurisdictions and
certified as meeting program requirements, and the amount of
unobligated funds available to pay such claims.
The Committee is informed that outstanding eligible claims
for the extraordinary protective services provided to foreign
missions and officials from qualifying jurisdictions submitted
to the Department of State will exceed $70,000,000 in fiscal
year 2015. Section 7034(i) of this act authorizes the Secretary
to transfer up to $50,000,000 in expired unobligated balances
from the D&CP heading to this account to be used for such
certified eligible claims.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $2,674,351,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,399,351,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 275,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,277,700,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,016,900,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 260,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,277,700,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,016,900,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 260,800,000
The Committee recommends $2,016,900,000 for Embassy
Security, Construction, and Maintenance, of which
$1,217,500,000 is for worldwide security upgrades and
$799,400,000 is for other construction, operations, and
maintenance. An additional $260,800,000 in title VIII under
this heading is designated for OCO. The total amount is equal
to the budget request.
Additional Transfer Authority.--Section 7004(f) of this act
provides the Secretary of State with the necessary flexibility
to transfer funds between the ESCM and D&CP headings in titles
I and VIII to prevent or respond to unforeseen security
situations and requirements at diplomatic facilities abroad.
This authority is in addition to any transfer authority
otherwise made available under any provision of law.
Art in Embassies Program.--Not later than 180 days after
enactment of this act, the Secretary of State shall submit to
the Committee an inventory list of art valued at more than
$25,000 purchased and owned by the Department of State under
the Art in Embassies program (including the estimated current
value of such art), and a list of art loaned to the Department
under the program over the past three fiscal years valued at
more than $25,000 (including the estimated current value of
such art).
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to include in
notifications to the Committee of diplomatic facility
construction projects that include funding for a major art
purchase, a determination that such purchase is in the national
interest of the United States. For major purchases of art that
are not part of a diplomatic facility construction project,
such determination shall be made and reported to the Committee
prior to the obligation of funds made available by this act.
Diplomatic Facilities and Representation Abroad.--The
Committee appreciates the challenges the Department of State
encounters in balancing the need for adequate security, new
facility construction, and maintenance and rehabilitation for
U.S. diplomatic facilities abroad. The Committee also supports
a strong U.S. presence globally. However, fiscal constraints
require the Department to periodically review where and how it
conducts diplomacy. Not later than 180 days after enactment of
this act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a feasibility study, to
include potential cost savings, for consolidating: (1)
consulates or consulates general within the Bureau of European
and Eurasian Affairs, Department of State; (2) diplomatic
missions within a specific region and establishing in lieu
thereof a regional U.S. Embassy; and (3) multiple countries of
accreditation under a single Washington-based diplomat of
Ambassadorial rank in lieu of maintaining a physical presence
in such countries.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to include in
rightsizing reviews of overseas missions conducted after the
date of enactment of this act a determination of whether,
consistent with the national interests: the operational costs
for the mission under review and its location justify
maintaining a diplomatic presence; alternatives to such
presence if the costs outweigh the benefits; and an analysis of
potential future security or operational challenges that may
significantly increase the cost of the mission. The
determinations shall be submitted to the appropriate
congressional committees.
The Committee is concerned that the OIG's recommendation
in fiscal year 2013 to close the Consulate in Casablanca,
Morocco is still pending with the Department of State, and that
the Department has obligated fiscal year 2013 funds to
establish a Marine Security Guard contingent there. The
Committee directs the Department to provide justification to
the Committee for not implementing the OIG's recommendations
regarding Consulate Casablanca prior to further expenditures
related to facility upgrades or construction.
Expeditionary, Interim and Temporary Facilities Abroad.--
Section 7004(e)(1) of this act maintains $25,000,000 to address
security vulnerabilities at expeditionary, interim, and
temporary facilities abroad, including physical security
upgrades and local guard staffing. Section 7004(e)(2) of this
act directs the Secretary of State to submit, not later than 90
days after enactment of this act, a list of all expeditionary,
interim, and temporary diplomatic facilities.
Operating Plans.--Section 7064 of this act requires the
Secretary of State to submit an operating plan for funds
appropriated under this heading, which should include all
resources available to the Department of State in fiscal year
2015 for operations, maintenance, and construction, and an
accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales for
all projects in fiscal year 2014.
EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $9,242,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 7,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 7,900,000
The Committee recommends $7,900,000 for Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service. The Committee also authorizes
the transfer of up to $10,000,000 under the D&CP heading for
emergency evacuations and rewards.
The Committee directs that the quarterly reports required
by section 124 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
fiscal years 1988 and 1989, as amended, include, by category,
actual expenditures for the prior two fiscal years and
cumulative totals for the current fiscal year of the funds
available under this heading.
REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,537,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,300,000
The Committee recommends $1,300,000 for the Repatriation
Loans Program Account to support loans totaling up to
$2,469,136. In addition, $751,000 for administrative expenses
is provided by the Border Security Program.
PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $31,221,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000,000
The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for the American
Institute in Taiwan and an additional $2,600,000 is provided
from the Border Security Program. The Committee directs the
director of the American Institute in Taiwan, in coordination
with the Secretary of State, to continue to report in the CBJ
the amount of fees estimated to be received from the Department
of State for consular services.
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $158,900,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 158,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 158,900,000
The Committee recommends $158,900,000 for the Foreign
Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
International Organizations
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,340,162,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,265,762,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 74,400,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,517,349,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,514,924,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,440,524,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 74,400,000
The Committee recommends $1,440,524,000 for Contributions
to International Organizations [CIO]. An additional $74,400,000
in title VIII under this heading is designated for OCO.
Section 7064 of this act requires the Secretary of State to
submit an operating plan for funds made available under this
heading, which should include each international organization
funded, a notation of any exchange rate fluctuations that
occurred since such estimates were calculated for the fiscal
year 2015 CBJ, and a description of any Tax Equalization Fund
[TEF] credits applied.
Capital Master Plan.--The Committee notes that the budget
request did not include funding for the Capital Master Plan.
Food and Agriculture Organization.--The Committee
encourages the Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO] to work
with land grant institutions of higher learning in the United
States to meet global food security challenges.
Organization of American States.--The Committee recognizes
the important role of the Organization of American States [OAS]
in addressing key issues, from human rights to regional
cooperation on a range of social, economic, political,
environmental, and other challenges. However, the Committee
remains concerned that OAS personnel practices are not
sufficiently transparent or merit-based and that in a time of
severe budget constraints the OAS has not done enough to
eliminate unnecessary costs. The Committee notes that the U.S.
share represents 59.4 percent of the OAS budget, and has
reduced funding under this heading for the OAS by 5 percent.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report
not later than 120 days after enactment of this act detailing
steps taken by the OAS to address these concerns.
United Nations Budget and Voting Practices.--The Committee
directs the Secretary of State, at the time of the submission
of the President's budget to Congress, to transmit to the
Committee the most recent biennial budget prepared by the
United Nations for the operations of the United Nations.
In considering assistance for a foreign government and the
assessed and voluntary U.S. contributions for the United
Nations, the Secretary of State should review, among other
factors, the voting practices of such government at the United
Nations in relation to U.S. strategic interests.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization.--The Committee notes that the President's budget
request did not include a U.S. contribution to UNESCO under
this heading, which is prohibited by law, and none is provided.
Report.--Section 7048(d) of the act requires the Secretary
of State to report to the Committee on certain funds withheld
from obligation.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,765,519,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,518,565,000
Committee recommendation................................................
The Committee recommends funding for Contributions for
International Peacekeeping Activities under titles IV and VIII
of this act, as U.N. peacekeeping missions are a critical
component of furthering U.S. security interests globally.
International Commissions
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $44,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 45,415,000
Committee recommendation................................ 45,415,000
The Committee recommends $45,415,000 for salaries and
expenses of the International Boundary and Water Commission
[IBWC], United States and Mexico.
CONSTRUCTION
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $33,438,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 26,461,000
Committee recommendation................................ 26,461,000
The Committee recommends $26,461,000 for planning,
preparation, and construction.
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $12,499,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 12,311,000
Committee recommendation................................ 12,561,000
The Committee recommends $12,561,000 for American Sections,
International Commissions, of which $7,663,000 is for the
International Joint Commission, $2,525,000 is for the
International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada,
and $2,373,000 is for the Border Environment Cooperation
Commission.
American Sections, International Joint Commission.--The
Committee recommends up to $250,000 for the International Joint
Commission to proceed with the Plan of Study to address Souris
River Basin water supply and flood control matters, pending
final agreement with the Government of Canada to conduct the
study. The Committee supports the $450,000 included in the
budget request for the continued study of the causes and
impacts of flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River
watershed. In addition, the act provides that up to $500,000
may be available until September 30, 2016.
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $35,980,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 31,446,000
Committee recommendation................................ 37,180,000
The Committee recommends $37,180,000 for International
Fisheries Commissions which, with the exception of Great Lakes
Fisheries Commission [GLFC] and the International Pacific
Halibut Commission [IPHC], funds all the commissions at the
budget request level. The Committee recommends $25,449,000 for
GLFC, of which $3,500,000 is for sea lamprey control and water
quality improvements in the Lake Champlain Basin and $2,034,000
is for additional sea lamprey control and fishery research for
the Great Lakes Basin. The Committee recommends $4,150,000 for
the IPHC which includes $200,000 for facility rent costs.
RELATED AGENCY
Broadcasting Board of Governors
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $725,480,000
Enduring operations................................. 721,080,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 4,400,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 716,460,000
Committee recommendation................................ 716,460,000
The Committee recommends $716,460,000 for International
Broadcasting Operations [IBO].
The Committee recommends $26,525,000 to be available until
expended under IBO for satellite transmission lease costs and
BBG's Internet freedom and circumvention programs. The
Committee supports the use of satellite transmission lease
costs savings for the BBG's surge programming to Ukraine and
neighboring countries.
Funds in this account are allocated according to the
following table and are subject to the provisions of section
7019 of this act:
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Program/Activity recommendation
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Federal Entities........................................ 472,213
BBG/IBB Operations.................................. 61,770
International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB):
Voice of America (VOA).......................... 209,825
Broadcasting to Cuba (OCB)...................... 23,130
Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation.. 177,488
Internet Freedom (non-add).................. 12,500
Independent Grantee Organizations....................... 244,247
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)............ 98,640
Radio Free Asia (RFA)............................... 38,255
Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)............. 107,352
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Total, International Broadcasting Operations...... 716,460
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Authorizing Legislation Pending.--The Committee recognizes
that congressional authorizing committees are working to enact
legislation providing much needed BBG reforms. The Committee
does not include specific reforms in this act, including those
in the budget request, in order to enable such committees to
complete their work.
Program Changes and Proposed Reductions.--The Committee
directs the BBG Chairman to submit a consolidated Voice of
America [VOA]-Radio Free Asia [RFA] strategy for broadcasts to
the South China Sea region prior to implementation of the VOA
and RFA program increases to East and Southeast Asia, closure
of the Poro transmitting station, and reductions to VOA
Indonesian and transmissions to East and Southeast Asia. The
Committee recommends that funding for BBG broadcasting to Iran
continue at the fiscal year 2014 funding levels. The Committee
does not support funding reductions to Radio Free Europe/Radio
Liberty or VOA Balkan services. The Committee directs the BBG
Chairman to submit a detailed plan for the proposed IBB
personnel reduction of $11,220,000 prior to implementation of
such reduction or the proposed digital media investment. The
Committee will consider the proposed program increases after
the above information is submitted.
North Korea.--The Committee recommends the President's
budget request for international broadcasting to North Korea.
Strategic Priorities.--Not later than 90 days after
enactment of this act, the BBG shall submit a report to the
Committee describing how BBG's broadcast policy reflects input
from the Department of State and other relevant agencies. BBG
shall also include in subsequent CBJ submissions the linkage
between broadcast and foreign policy priorities for any
proposed language service changes. The Committee supports
efforts by the BBG to develop programming that maximizes the
strengths and efficiencies of VOA, Radio and TV Marti, and
grantee organizations through shared or coordinated programs
and facilities.
VOA and RFA Tibetan Language Services.--The Committee
supports the President's budget request for VOA and RFA Tibetan
services and expects the BBG to continue broadcast programs at
not less than fiscal year 2014 levels.
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $8,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 4,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,800,000
The Committee recommends $4,800,000 for Broadcasting
Capital Improvements.
RELATED PROGRAMS
The Asia Foundation
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $17,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 12,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 17,000,000
The Committee recommends $17,000,000 for The Asia
Foundation.
Section 7034(w) of this act limits the basic pay of senior
executive salaries from funds appropriated by this act to the
rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title V, U.S.C. Non-appropriated funds may be
used to exceed this limitation. The Committee directs that any
savings in appropriated funds resulting from this limitation
shall be used for program costs.
United States Institute of Peace
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $37,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 30,984,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 6,016,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 35,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 37,000,000
The Committee recommends $37,000,000 for the United States
Institute of Peace [USIP] and directs that renovation,
operations, and maintenance costs of buildings located within
the Potomac Annex for USIP training activities shall not be
paid with appropriated funds.
Section 7034(w) of this act limits the basic pay of senior
executive salaries from funds appropriated by this act to the
rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title V, U.S.C. Non-appropriated funds may be
used to exceed this limitation. The Committee directs that any
savings in appropriated funds resulting from this limitation
shall be used for program costs.
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $90,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 83,000
Committee recommendation................................ 83,000
The Committee recommends $83,000 from interest and earnings
from the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund.
The Committee notes that the actual interest earned
continues to be significantly lower than in the past and
directs the Department of State and the Center for Middle
Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund to leverage existing funds
to secure contributions from private and other public sources,
to the maximum extent practicable. The Committee supports the
Department's oversight of the annual grant to the Center but
directs that the Department not require prior approval of
program participants.
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $400,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 400,000
The Committee recommends $400,000 from interest and
earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust
Fund.
Section 7034(w) of this act limits the basic pay of senior
executive salaries from funds appropriated by this act to the
rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title V, U.S.C. Non-appropriated funds may be
used to exceed this limitation. The Committee directs that any
savings in appropriated funds resulting from this limitation
shall be used for program costs.
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $13,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 26,000
Committee recommendation................................ 26,000
The Committee recommends $26,000 from interest and earnings
from the Israeli Arab Scholarship Endowment Fund.
East-West Center
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $16,700,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 10,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 16,700,000
The Committee recommends $16,700,000 for the East-West
Center.
Section 7034(w) of this act limits the basic pay of senior
executive salaries from funds appropriated by this act to the
rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title V, U.S.C. Non-appropriated funds may be
used to exceed this limitation. The Committee directs that any
savings in appropriated funds resulting from this limitation
shall be used for program costs.
National Endowment for Democracy
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $135,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 103,450,000
Committee recommendation................................ 135,000,000
The Committee recommends $135,000,000 for the National
Endowment for Democracy [NED], of which $100,000,000 shall be
allocated in the traditional and customary manner, as in prior
fiscal years, to include the core institutes.
Section 7034(w) of this act limits the basic pay of senior
executive salaries from funds appropriated by this act to the
rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title V, U.S.C. Non-appropriated funds may be
used to exceed this limitation. The Committee directs that any
savings in appropriated funds resulting from this limitation
shall be used for program costs.
The Committee recognizes the comparative advantages of the
NED in the promotion of democracy and human rights abroad,
particularly given its status as an NGO and its extensive
experience conducting programs in hostile political
environments. In many circumstances, the Committee recognizes
the NED as a more appropriate and effective mechanism to
promote democracy and human rights abroad than either the
Department of State or USAID. Additional funds above the budget
request are recommended for programs in the following
countries:
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Country recommendation
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Burma................................................... 6,000
China/Tibet............................................. 7,500
Democratic Republic of the Congo........................ 3,000
Egypt................................................... 1,500
Iraq.................................................... 1,050
North Korea............................................. 2,500
Russia.................................................. 7,000
Venezuela/Bolivia/Ecuador............................... 3,000
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The Committee expects the NED, DRL, and USAID to regularly
consult and coordinate democracy and human rights activities.
However, funds appropriated under this heading shall not be
subject to prior approval by the Department of State or USAID,
or to administrative or managerial surcharges, and the NED
should not be precluded from competitively bidding on other
grant solicitations.
The President of the NED shall submit a report on the uses
of funds under this heading on a regional and country basis not
later than 45 days after enactment of this act.
OTHER COMMISSIONS
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $690,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 644,000
Committee recommendation................................ 644,000
The Committee recommends $644,000 for the Commission for
the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. The Committee
also provides for 1 year the expanded procurement authority
included in the budget request and directs the Chairman of the
Commission to consult with the Committee prior to implementing
such authority.
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $3,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 3,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,500,000
The Committee recommends $3,500,000 for the United States
Commission on International Religious Freedom, including not
more than $4,000 for representation expenses.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $2,579,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,579,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,579,000
The Committee recommends $2,579,000 for the Commission on
Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $2,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000
The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for the Congressional-
Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China.
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $3,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 3,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,500,000
The Committee recommends $3,500,000 for the United States-
China Economic and Security Review Commission.
TITLE II
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Funds Appropriated to the President
OPERATING EXPENSES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,140,229,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,059,229,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 81,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,383,816,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,318,816,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 65,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,342,199,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,170,614,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 171,585,000
The Committee recommends $1,170,614,000 for Operating
Expenses. An additional $171,585,000 in title VIII under this
heading is designated for OCO.
Funds in this account are allocated according to the
following table and are subject to the provisions of section
7019 of this act:
USAID OPERATING EXPENSES
[Budget Authority in Thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Program recommendation
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USAID Forward Agency Reforms........................... 5,000
Support for Local Sustainable Development Officers. 5,000
Overseas Operations.................................... 641,915
Frontline Overseas Operations.......................... ...............
Washington Operations.................................. 410,000
Office of Security................................. 18,270
Central Support........................................ 246,507
Less other sources..................................... (132,808)
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Subtotal, USAID Operating Expenses............... 1,170,614
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OCO for Frontline States............................... 171,585
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Total, USAID Operating Expenses.................. 1,342,199
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Democracy Programs.--Section 7032(c)(2)(A) of this act
restricts USAID's use of democracy assistance in countries
where the government is politically repressive, USAID does not
have direct-hire staff in country, the government has rejected
U.S. assistance, and the level of political repression requires
protection of beneficiaries or recognition of USAID's role. The
USAID Administrator shall consult with the Committee on the
number of countries and positions that may be impacted by this
restriction, and plans for using impacted personnel for other
programs and activities.
Local Sustainable Development Officers.--The Committee is
concerned that many USAID Foreign Service Officers [FSOs] who
joined the agency expecting to apply their expertise to engage
with local partners to help produce lasting improvements in
people's lives, are occupied with reading contractor reports
and reporting on contractor performance, for which results are
often measured in terms of quantity rather than sustainability.
USAID has sought to address this problem by revising
procurement policies and practices, but there is a need to
provide incentives for FSOs to engage directly with local
nongovernmental and governmental entities on a sustained basis.
The Committee includes a new FSO category in section 7057(j) of
this act, to encourage current USAID personnel to work more
directly and collaboratively with local partners to design and
implement small-scale, sustainable programs, projects, and
activities. In order to ensure the ongoing availability of
USAID FSOs for this purpose, permanent FSO positions shall be
designated as Local Sustainable Development Officers by
offering to current FSOs the opportunity to convert to such
officers, and by so designating not less than half of annual
FSO attritions. The USAID Administrator is directed to consult
with the Committee on the plan required by this act for
implementing this initiative.
Disability Training.--The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to develop and implement training for staff at
overseas missions to promote the full inclusion and equal
participation of persons with disabilities in developing
countries, including Haiti.
Global Development Lab.--The Committee supports the goal of
USAID's Global Development Lab to collaborate with U.S.
entrepreneurs, corporations, NGOs, universities, and science
and research institutions to find innovative solutions to some
of the world's development challenges faster, cheaper, and more
sustainably. Buy-in from countries the Lab seeks to benefit
will be necessary for the success of this initiative, and the
Committee directs the USAID Administrator to regularly consult
with and ensure the participation of nongovernmental and
governmental entities in developing countries at all stages of
the Lab's activities. The Committee further directs the
Administrator to submit a report to the Committee not later
than April 1, 2015, detailing the Lab's projects and local
partners since October 1, 2013.
Mission Closings.--The Committee again requests the USAID
Administrator to consult with the appropriate congressional
committees when the closure of a USAID Mission abroad has been
discussed with a foreign government.
Overseas Representation and Residence Expenses.--The
Committee expects USAID to utilize, to the maximum extent
possible, U.S.-owned foreign currencies for overseas
representation and official residence expenses.
Procurement Reform.--The Committee recognizes the need to
protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse, and at
the same time curtail practices that are inefficient,
unnecessarily costly, and unsustainable. USAID's procurement
reform initiative is intended to help build capacity of local
NGOs and governments and streamline the agency's procurement
procedures to reach a wider range of smaller, local partners
and increase competition, but results to date are mixed. USAID
remains heavily reliant on large contracts and grants
administered by large U.S.-based contractors and grantees.
Local subcontractors and subgrantees often provide the labor
but are only marginally involved in the choice of project or
design. The Committee urges the USAID Administrator to continue
to pursue procurement reform, including by instituting
incentives for USAID personnel to become more directly involved
in the development process.
Recruitment.--The Committee directs the USAID Administrator
to submit a report to the Committee, not later than 90 days
after enactment of this act, on the number of U.S. military
veterans currently employed by USAID to include direct hires
and personal service contractors. The report should include
hiring trend data, steps USAID is taking to recruit and hire
veterans, and specific recommendations for increasing the
hiring of veterans, as appropriate.
The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to report to
the Committee not later than 45 days after enactment of this
act on the extent to which USAID has implemented the
recruitment strategy referenced in section 7059(l) of division
H of Public Law 111-8.
U.S. Small Business.--The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to set regional and worldwide goals for overseas
contracts and subcontracts with U.S. small businesses, and to
require small business indicators and annual targets be
included in each overseas USAID mission annual plan. Not later
than 90 days after enactment of this act, the USAID
Administrator shall submit a report to the Committee on the
dollar amount and percentage of awards to large prime
contractors and small business contractors for fiscal year 2014
awards made under USAID indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity
contracts. The Committee also directs the USAID Administrator
to provide to the Committee USAID's policy on the use of
General Service Administration's Mission Oriented Business
Integrated Services [MOBIS]--schedule 874, including for
development programs, and a description of whether the policy
is based on Federal procurement regulations and is consistent
with the use of MOBIS by other Federal agencies.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $117,940,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 130,815,000
Committee recommendation................................ 130,815,000
The Committee recommends $130,815,000 for Capital
Investment Fund.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $55,038,000
Enduring operations................................. 45,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 10,038,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 54,285,000
Committee recommendation................................ 54,038,000
The Committee recommends $54,038,000 for Office of
Inspector General.
TITLE III
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $17,622,774,000
Enduring operations................................. 15,012,964,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 2,609,810,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 17,152,878,000
Enduring operations................................. 14,839,478,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 2,313,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 17,105,021,000
Enduring operations................................. 13,992,139,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 3,112,882,000
SECTOR ASSISTANCE
This act directs funding for sectors in the amounts
allocated in the following table which are subject to the
requirements of section 7019 of this act:
PROGRAMMATIC DIRECTIVES
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Sectors recommendation
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Basic Education......................................... 534,291
Higher Education........................................ 249,592
Small Grants Program.................................... 45,000
Environment Programs.................................... 1,167,250
Food Security and Agricultural Development.............. 1,000,600
Microenterprise and Microfinance........................ 210,302
Reconciliation Programs................................. 25,000
Trafficking in Persons.................................. 55,534
Water and Sanitation.................................... 400,000
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GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $8,439,450,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 8,050,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,139,000,000
The Committee recommends $8,139,000,000 for Global Health
Programs, including disaster preparedness to safeguard public
health.
Funds in this account are allocated according to the
following table and are subject to the provisions of section
7019 of this act:
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Program/Activity recommendation
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Maternal and Child Health............................... 700,000
Polio (non-add)..................................... 51,500
The GAVI Alliance (non-add)......................... 200,000
Nutrition [USAID]....................................... 111,000
Micronutrients (non-add)............................ 33,000
Vitamin A (non-add)............................. 22,500
Iodine Deficiency Disorder (non-add)................ 2,500
Vulnerable Children [USAID]............................. 22,000
Blind Children (non-add)............................ 2,500
HIV/AIDS [USAID]........................................ 330,000
Microbicides (non-add).............................. 45,000
HIV/AIDS (Department of State).......................... 5,370,000
Global Fund (non-add)............................... 1,350,000
UNAIDS (non-add).................................... 45,000
Family Planning/Reproductive Health [USAID]............. 539,000
Other Infectious Diseases [USAID]....................... 1,067,000
Pandemic Preparedness (non-add)..................... 72,500
Malaria (non-add)................................... 669,500
Tuberculosis (non-add).............................. 225,000
Global TB Drug Facility (non-add)............... 15,000
Neglected Tropical Diseases (non-add)............... 100,000
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Total, Global Health Programs..................... 8,139,000
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The Committee expands the uses of funds appropriated by
titles III and IV of this act for bilateral assistance for
global health programs in section 7058(a) of this act,
notwithstanding any other provision of law except provisions
under the GHP heading and section 7018 of this act and Public
Law 110-293, as amended. The Committee does not intend such
funds to be used in contravention of prohibitions on the use of
abortion as a method of family planning. The Committee also
expands the availability of funds for the HIV/AIDS Working
Capital Fund for other global health and child survival
activities in section 7034(r) of this act, and does not intend
such funds to be used in contravention of such prohibitions.
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
The Committee recommends $700,000,000 for maternal and
child health activities under this heading.
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.--The Committee recognizes
the importance of low-cost vaccines for women of childbearing
age in preventing tetanus in newborn children and the role of
public-private partnerships in delivering such vaccines, and
urges USAID to support efforts to eliminate maternal and
neonatal tetanus.
Pediatric Screening.--The Committee encourages USAID to
consider support for mobile outreach programs to expand and
improve access to pediatric eye screening for children in the
West Bank and East Jerusalem in a manner that delivers the
maximum amount of funds to the field.
Polio.--The Committee recommends a total of not less than
$59,000,000 in this act for polio eradication efforts,
including not less than $7,500,000 under the ESF heading for
programs in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The additional funds
above the President's budget request are to support a multi-
donor effort to eliminate the disease.
Uterine Prolapse.--The Committee directs USAID to support
efforts to prevent and treat uterine prolapse in Nepal, a
debilitating disease that afflicts thousands of poor women.
Vaccines and Immunizations.--The Committee recommends
$200,000,000 for the GAVI Alliance and directs the USAID
Administrator to provide details on the planned uses of funds
prior to making the contribution.
Vulnerable Children.--The Committee recommends $22,000,000
for the Office of Displaced Children and Orphans Fund [DCOF] to
support programs and activities that address the needs of
vulnerable children, of which not less than $9,500,000 shall be
used to implement the U.S. Government Action Plan on Children
in Adversity in pilot countries which embrace an integrated
approach to fully implementing the three objectives of the
plan, and which shall be administered under the direction of
the USAID Senior Coordinator for Children in Adversity. The
head of DCOF and the Senior Coordinator are directed to consult
with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds.
The Committee recommends not less than $2,500,000 for
assistance for blind children, in addition to funds otherwise
made available by this act for such purposes, which USAID
should administer in a manner that delivers the maximum amount
of funds to the field. The Committee directs USAID to submit a
report to the Committee detailing the uses of funds for blind
children in fiscal year 2014 and planned uses of such funds in
fiscal year 2015, including implementing partners, services
provided, objectives of the program, and number of
beneficiaries.
The Committee recommends support for programs that address
autism spectrum disorders, including treatment and the training
of healthcare workers to better diagnose such disorders.
NUTRITION
The Committee recommends $111,000,000 for nutrition
programs under this heading, to be made available through
USAID.
The Committee notes the development of USAID's ``Multi-
Sectoral Nutrition Strategy: 2014-2025'', particularly its
guiding principles, including: linkages to other U.S.
Government policies, strategies, and initiatives; reliance on
country-led policies; focus on gender equality and female
empowerment; evidence-based programming; coordinated multi-
sectoral approaches; and engagement with the private sector.
The Committee requests the USAID Administrator, in consultation
with the heads of other relevant agencies, to provide
additional details regarding the Strategy, including countries
receiving nutrition assistance from sources other than USAID,
and the estimated costs for implementing the Strategy in
subsequent fiscal years for USAID and the Department of State.
The Committee notes the total number of global health countries
receiving USAID nutrition assistance totals 24.
The Committee supports the inclusion of nutrition
activities in water, sanitation and hygiene, global health, and
humanitarian programs.
The Committee is concerned with the high incidence of
malnutrition among children in Laos and recommends $5,000,000,
in addition to funds otherwise made available by this act, to
address this need.
Micronutrients.--The Committee recommends not less than
$33,000,000 for micronutrients, of which not less than
$22,500,000 is to address vitamin A deficiencies. The Committee
recommends that nutrition programs, including micronutrients,
also be funded by the Department of State and USAID within
programs to combat Human Immune Deficiency/Acquired Immune
Deficiency [HIV/AIDS]. The Committee recommends not less than
$2,500,000 for the USAID/United Nations Children's Fund
[UNICEF] Iodine Deficiency Disorder program to prevent
intellectual disability in children.
FAMILY PLANNING/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The Committee recommends a total of $644,300,000 from all
accounts in this act for family planning and reproductive
health programs, including $539,000,000 under this heading,
$67,800,000 under the ESF heading, and $37,500,000 for the
United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA].
The Committee recognizes the need to accelerate research
and development of contraceptives that are more effective,
affordable, and easier to deliver and may also prevent sexually
transmitted diseases. The Committee directs USAID to increase
funding for the Office of Population and Reproductive Health to
support the expansion of such efforts, and encourages
partnerships and cost-sharing with USAID's Office of HIV/AIDS
and National Institutes of Health. The Committee directs USAID
to consult with the Committee on funding for such purposes.
HIV/AIDS
The Committee recommends a total of $5,700,000,000 for
programs and activities to combat HIV/AIDS, of which
$5,370,000,000 is for the Department of State and $330,000,000
is for USAID.
Global Fund.--The Committee recommends not less than
$1,350,000,000 for a U.S. contribution to the Global Fund to
Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which may not exceed 33
percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the Global
Fund from all sources.
Microbicides.--The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for
research on, and development of, microbicides to prevent HIV.
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.--The Committee
recognizes that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
[PEPFAR] plays a key role in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and
treatment globally.
The Committee encourages the Office of the U.S. Global Aids
Coordinator [OGAC] to increase efforts to expand pediatric
treatment programs to meet the targets included in Public Law
108-25, and recommends that OGAC include expanded testing of
high risk pediatric populations for early diagnosis and
initiation of anti-retroviral therapy for infants and children
as a priority in country operating plans.
The Committee notes that current law requires 10 percent of
total PEPFAR program funds to be allocated for programs focused
on orphans and vulnerable children. The Committee directs that
of this amount, $20,000,000 be made available for programs
designed to identify such children who are living outside
family care and to find safe, permanent and nurturing families.
The Committee urges OGAC to seek civil society and government
partners to achieve the goal of decreasing the number of
children living outside of family care. Such programs should
follow the guidelines of the U.S. Government Action Plan for
Children in Adversity. The Committee directs OGAC to consult
with the appropriate congressional committees prior to
obligating funds for such programs.
The Committee directs USAID and OGAC to consult with the
Committee on the impact of anti-homosexuality legislation, in
Africa and elsewhere, on the distribution of HIV/AIDS
prevention, treatment, counseling and related services.
UNAIDS.--The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for a U.S.
contribution to UNAIDS.
Vaccine.--The Committee recommends that, among other
methods for preventing the transmission of HIV, USAID should
continue to support research and development of a vaccine to
combat the AIDS virus.
OTHER GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.--The Committee is
concerned with the mounting global health and economic costs
associated with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and urges the
Department of State, in coordination with USAID, to work with
the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant
Federal agencies, the United Nations, and foreign governments,
to begin the process of establishing a Global Alzheimer's and
Dementia Action Plan. The Committee directs the Department of
State to report to the Committee on these efforts not later
than 180 days after enactment of this act.
Malaria.--The Committee recommends $669,500,000 for
programs to combat malaria and encourages USAID to continue to
support public-private partnerships; research and development;
diagnostic and vector control tools; access and delivery of
anti-malarial medicines, including new, effective pediatric
formulations and alternatives to artemisinin combination
therapies to counter resistance; and to continue efforts to
develop new insecticides and a malaria vaccine.
The Committee supports the work of Federal agencies and
higher education institutions in addressing the health,
economic, and security impacts of malaria and other parasitic
diseases, and in seeking improvements in Food and Drug
Administration approved drugs for malaria prevention.
The Committee reaffirms its support for the Coordinator of
U.S. Government Activities to Combat Malaria Globally as
established in Public Law 110-293, and expects section 304 of
such law to be implemented by all relevant Federal agencies.
Neglected Tropical Diseases.--The Committee recommends
$100,000,000 for continued support for USAID's integrated
Neglected Tropical Disease [NTD] program to eliminate
intestinal parasites, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis,
onchocerciasis, trachoma, and leprosy which afflict hundreds of
millions of people in tropical countries. The Committee also
notes the essential contributions of the private sector in
research and development and product innovation to improve
diagnostic and therapeutic tools to treat patients with NTDs.
Pandemic Influenza and Other Emerging Threats.--The
Committee recommends $72,500,000 to combat pandemic influenza
and other highly virulent viruses and emerging diseases, and
remains concerned with the continuing health risks to humans
from outbreaks of the Middle East respiratory syndrome
coronavirus, including travel-associated cases in Asia, Europe
and North America, and Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Guinea,
Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Research and Development.--The Committee supports
investments in new global health technologies to address
ongoing global health challenges.
Tuberculosis.--The Committee recommends $225,000,000 for
programs to combat tuberculosis and directs USAID to prioritize
the use of U.S.-based entities for this purpose, consistent
with the FAA.
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $2,507,001,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,619,984,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,421,964,000
The Committee recommends $2,421,964,000 for Development
Assistance.
The Committee directs that relevant USAID bureaus and
offices that support cross-cutting development programs shall
coordinate such programs on a regular basis.
FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends $1,000,600,000 for food security
and agricultural development programs from all accounts in this
act. The Committee supports Feed the Future's [FtF] goal of
creating long term solutions to food insecurity and
malnutrition. The Committee recognizes the importance of
integrating women as key recipients of agricultural and
technical assistance, and intends that programs are prioritized
for women farmers, small-holder farmers, and other vulnerable
populations.
Feed the Future Collaborative Research Innovation Lab.--The
Committee recommends not less than $32,000,000 for the FtF
Collaborative Research Innovation Lab, formerly known as the
Collaborative Research Support Program, and supports efforts to
improve agricultural productivity, nutritional quality and
security, and innovative research to prevent malnutrition.
Global Crop Diversity Trust.--The Committee recommends
$12,000,000 for the Global Crop Diversity Trust's endowment,
which seeks to ensure the viability of agriculture worldwide by
conserving and making available collections of crop diversity.
The Committee notes that authorization for the Trust was
extended through 2018 and that its mission has expanded
significantly to include the management of all major seed
banks.
Land Grant Institutions.--The Committee supports the work
of land grant institutions of higher learning, and encourages
USAID to continue partnering with such institutions with
specialized capability in agriculture research to assist
developing countries improve food production. The Committee
encourages agricultural linkages between small-holder women
farmers and such institutions through local partners, and by
utilizing wireless technology, as appropriate.
Sustainable Agriculture.--The Committee encourages USAID to
support programs that train farmers in sustainable agricultural
techniques and methods that increase productivity, particularly
in sub-Saharan Africa.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cooperative Development.--The Committee has long recognized
the important role that U.S. cooperatives and credit unions
play in overseas programs as a means to lift people out of
poverty by mobilizing equity and savings for community-based
economic growth. The Committee recommends $11,000,000 for the
Cooperative Development Program managed by USAID's Bureau for
Economic Growth, Education, and Environment.
Microenterprise and Microfinance Development Programs.--The
Committee recommends $210,302,000 in this act for microfinance
and microenterprise development programs. USAID is directed to
consult with the Committee and other interested stakeholders on
ways to maximize the use of microenterprise and microfinance
assistance to benefit the poorest people. The Committee is
concerned with the lack of reliable poverty measurement tools
to demonstrate that USAID has met the requirement of targeting
half of microfinance and microenterprise funds to the very
poor, defined as those living on less than $1.25 a day. The
Committee encourages USAID to prioritize the use of reliable
metrics for measuring poverty.
Public-Private Partnerships.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to develop and
apply a common definition of public-private partnerships, and
to post on the Foreign Assistance Dashboard Web site data on
support for such partnerships.
Trade Capacity Building.--The Committee recommends not less
than $10,000,000 under this heading and an additional
$10,000,000 under the ESF heading for labor and environmental
capacity building activities relating to free trade agreements
with countries of Central America, Peru, the Dominican
Republic, and Colombia. In light of free trade agreements now
in force and other free trade agreements under negotiation, and
as a complement to enforceable labor and environment chapters,
trade capacity building efforts should be extended to Malaysia,
Mexico, and Vietnam to help level the playing field for U.S.
workers and businesses.
EDUCATION
Basic Education.--The Committee notes that as of March 31,
2014, the pipeline for basic education assistance exceeds
$1,488,000,000, excluding fiscal years 2013 and 2014
unobligated balances for such programs. Section 7060(a) of this
act therefore provides that up to $534,291,000 under title III
of this act may be made available for basic education
assistance if the USAID Administrator certifies upon enactment
of this act that prior appropriated balances for basic
education assistance that remain unobligated and unexpended do
not exceed $534,291,000. If the Administrator is unable to make
the certification, $334,291,000 under title III shall be
transferred to, and merged with, funds under the IDA, CCF, and
MRA headings, and $200,000,000 shall be made available for
programs other than basic education under the DA and ESF
headings, following consultation with the Committees on
Appropriations.
Global Partnership for Education.--The Committee recommends
up to $35,000,000 for the Global Partnership for Education
[GPE], and directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the
Committee on GPE's efforts to improve monitoring and
evaluation, and on the effectiveness and sustainability of
programs.
Higher Education.--The Committee recommends not less than
$249,592,000 in this act for higher education programs,
including $35,000,000 for such programs in Africa of which
$20,000,000 is for partnerships between higher education
institutions in Africa and the United States. USAID should
support new higher education partnerships between U.S.
universities and universities in developing countries focused
on technology to improve the quality of, and increase access
to, higher education.
The Committee supports the work of land grant institutions
of higher learning with specialized capabilities and encourages
USAID to partner with such organizations.
The Committee supports cost-effective programs that offer
educational opportunities at U.S. community colleges for
students from underserved populations including from indigenous
populations, and persons with disabilities and women.
The Committee directs USAID to post all funding
opportunities for higher education institutions on its Web
site. Partners should be selected through a competitive
process.
Education for Blind Persons.--The Committee recognizes that
the world's highest rates of blindness are in developing
countries, and the act requires that not less than $15,000,000
of basic and higher education funds be made available for such
assistance for persons who are blind. USAID is directed to
consult with the Committee on a multi-year plan focused on
supporting local schools for the blind in the poorest
countries.
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad Program.--The
Committee recommends $23,000,000 for the ASHA program. Grants
shall be awarded through a competitive process and in
accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY PROGRAMS
The Committee recommends not less than $1,167,250,000 in
this act for bilateral and multilateral environment and energy
programs.
Funds for environment and energy programs are allocated
according to the following table and are subject to the
provisions of section 7019 of this act:
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Program/activity recommendation
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Adaptation and Mitigation............................... 193,300
Biodiversity............................................ 250,000
Andean Amazon (non-add)............................. 20,000
Brazilian Amazon (non-add).......................... 10,000
Wildlife poaching and trafficking (non-add)......... 55,000
Lacey Act (non-add)................................. 2,000
CARPE (non-add)..................................... 39,400
[of which, USAID]............................... 21,900
[of which, United States Fish and Wildlife 17,500
Service [USFWS]]...............................
United States Forest Service (non-add).............. 5,000
USFWS (non-add)..................................... 5,000
Mayan Biosphere/Department of the Interior (non-add) 1,000
Sustainable Landscapes.................................. 123,500
Clean Energy............................................ 189,450
Toxic Chemicals......................................... 5,000
Waste Recycling......................................... 5,000
Contributions to Multilateral Environment Funds......... 401,000
Climate Investment Funds (non-add).................. 264,437
Strategic Climate Fund (non-add)................ 63,184
Clean Technology Fund (non-add)................. 201,253
Global Environment Facility (non-add)............... 136,563
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Total, Environment and Energy Programs............ 1,167,250
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Adaptation and Mitigation.--The Committee recommends
assistance through the Department of State and USAID to help
developing countries adapt to decreases in agricultural
productivity, water scarcity, and rising temperatures and sea
levels, and to mitigate contributors to climate change.
The act also provides authority for contributions to
multilateral environment funds and facilities, such as the
Least Developed Countries Fund, the Green Climate Fund, the
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility, and others to support
adaptation and mitigation activities.
Biodiversity and Sustainable Landscapes.--The Committee
recommends $123,500,000 in this act for programs to protect
sustainable landscapes, and an additional $250,000,000 for
biodiversity conservation programs, including not less than
$2,000,000 to implement and enforce section 8204 of Public Law
110-246, $20,000,000 for the Initiative for Conservation in the
Andean Amazon, and $10,000,000 for the Brazilian Amazon.
The Committee recommends assistance to support efforts by
Brazilian and Andean indigenous groups to protect their
territories from illegal loggers, miners, ranchers, and other
encroachment.
The Committee recommends $39,400,000 for the Central
African Regional Program for the Environment [CARPE], of which
up to $21,900,000 is for USAID programs and not less than
$17,500,000 is for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
[USFWS]. The Committee emphasizes that CARPE depends on
building the capacity of governments in Central Africa to
professionally manage and protect their countries' resources.
Memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements should be
used to provide a roadmap, with benchmarks for measuring
progress, to carry out environmental impact assessments, social
and environmental management plans, fisheries management, and
training of law enforcement for wildlife protection and park
management. Buy-in by governments, in coordination with
implementing partners, is essential to make CARPE an effective,
sustainable program. The Committee notes the efforts of the
Government of Gabon as illustrative of what can be achieved
with leadership and modest resources to significantly reduce
illegal logging and fishing, and wildlife poaching and
trafficking, and to conserve tropical forest and marine
environments.
The Committee recommends $1,000,000 to be apportioned
directly to the Department of the Interior for continued
support for biodiversity and archaeological conservation in
Guatemala's Mayan Biosphere Reserve, to include governance and
law enforcement.
The Committee recognizes the technical expertise of the
USFWS and the U.S. Forest Service [USFS] and recommends not
less than $5,000,000 for other USFWS international programs
including the Multinational Species Conservation Funds, and not
less than $5,000,000 for USFS international programs to protect
wildlife, biodiversity, and forests in Brazil, Nepal, Ukraine,
and elsewhere in addition to funds otherwise made available by
this act for USFS through USAID missions.
The Committee recognizes USAID's support for programs to
protect great apes in Central Africa, orangutans in Indonesia,
and wildlife in South Sudan and Niger, and recommends continued
funding for these and other programs to assist developing
countries in protecting species that are endangered due to
habitat destruction and wildlife poaching and trafficking.
The act provides a total of $55,000,000, including
$25,000,000 under the International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement [INCLE] heading, for programs to combat wildlife
poaching and trafficking. The poaching crisis is decimating
African elephant and rhinoceros populations and providing
illicit revenue to traffickers, illegal armed groups, and other
criminal enterprises. The Committee recommends not less than
$10,000,000 to combat rhinoceros poaching in southern Africa,
and supports the professionalization of park guards and other
law enforcement officials. The Committee recognizes the role of
the United States Africa Command [AFRICOM] in addressing the
poaching crisis.
The Committee remains concerned with the rapid
deforestation and loss of biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest
region of Paraguay, and supports funding to help address this
problem.
The Committee is increasingly concerned with the loss of
biodiversity, particularly in the Amazon Basin, Central
America, Central Africa, and Indonesia, due to agricultural
conversion, industrial-scale logging, mining, other extractive
industries, and large hydroelectric dams that displace local
people and cause irreparable harm to the environment. The
Committee does not support the use of funds appropriated by
this act for such activities or the construction of roads or
other infrastructure to facilitate such activities, or for the
cultivation or processing of African oil palm, if doing so
would contribute to significant loss of native species, disrupt
or contaminate natural water sources, reduce local food
security, or cause the forced displacement of local people.
Clean Energy.--The Committee recommends that not less than
$189,450,000 under the Development Assistance [DA] heading be
made available for USAID clean energy programs to promote the
sustainable use of renewable energy and energy efficiency
technologies, and to support other efforts to reduce, mitigate,
and/or sequester greenhouse gases and other unhealthy
emissions.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, not later
than 180 days after enactment of this act and in coordination
with other relevant Federal agencies including the Department
of Energy, to submit a report assessing the potential for
renewable energy development in Ukraine including the technical
and other assistance necessary to promote such development.
Coal-Fired Powerplants.--Limitations on the use of funds
made available by this act to finance coal-fired powerplants
are included under the headings Export-Import Bank of the
United States (Ex-Im Bank), Program Account and Overseas
Private Investment Corporation [OPIC], Program Account in title
VI of this act.
Large Dams.--The Committee directs the Secretary of the
Treasury, when evaluating a proposal by an international
financial institution [IFI] to finance construction of a large
dam, to apply the Department's usual due diligence process,
including reviewing for full compliance with IFI policies and
legislative voting mandates. The Secretary shall also consider
the dam policies of relevant Federal agencies, and best
practice frameworks including the World Commission on Dams. The
Secretary shall instruct the United States executive directors
to the IFIs to vote against such projects unless the Secretary,
after consulting with USAID technical personnel, certifies and
reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the
following conditions have been met, and to encourage the IFIs
to adopt these practices in relevant strategy and policy
reviews:
--Risk Assessment.--Projects are selected based on
comprehensive and participatory Integrated Resource
Plans and River Basin Plans. Planning processes include
a thorough, objective assessment of social and
environmental impacts (including cumulative impacts),
life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions, and economic risks
and returns.
--Sustainability.--Based on the comprehensive risk assessment
described above, projects shall safeguard river basin
ecosystems, including through sound environmental flow
regimes and by protecting critical natural habitats.
--Citizens' Rights.--Demonstrable public acceptance of all
key decisions is achieved through transparent, good
faith negotiations with full participation of affected
people in the catchment, reservoir and downstream
areas. Decisions affecting indigenous people require
their free, prior informed consent. Affected people
shall have full access to grievance mechanisms and
judicial recourse.
--Public Oversight.--The project has been developed
transparently, with timely public access to key
documents including environmental and social impact
assessments and management plans, feasibility studies,
economic and risk analyses, and revenue management
plans.
--Management.--The country has in place sound dam management
practices, or, where necessary, commits to appropriate
and timely capacity building. Outstanding operational
problems with existing dams in the same river basin
have been addressed before investments in new dams.
--Independent Monitoring.--The project includes environmental
and social mitigation measures to be funded and
implemented throughout the life of the project, based
on a compliance plan. Progress on these mitigation
measures is regularly monitored and publicly reported.
Marine Protection.--The Committee is aware that emissions
from fossil fuels and deforestation are changing the acidity of
the ocean in ways that threaten fish and other ocean species on
which many humans depend for survival, and encourages the
Department of State and the Department of the Treasury to
coordinate with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration in supporting global efforts to address this
problem.
The Committee recognizes that scientific exchanges between
U.S. and Cuban scientists could help protect the Gulf of Mexico
and U.S. shorelines from environmental harm caused by oil and
gas exploration, as well as promote scientific advances
beneficial to both countries and the region, and encourages the
Secretary of State to work with the Secretary of the Treasury
and the Secretary of Commerce to explore options for increased
engagement with Cuban scientists on these issues.
Mekong River Basin.--The Committee is aware that the PRC
intends to build additional dams along the Upper Mekong River
that may have serious, adverse impacts on the people, economy,
and environment in countries along the Lower Mekong River, and
that other countries plan to build dams on the Lower Mekong and
on the river's tributaries. The Committee recommends support
for the Mekong River Commission to prevent or mitigate the
adverse impacts of large hydroelectric projects.
Toxic Chemicals.--The Committee recommends not less than
$5,000,000 for small grants to support initiatives to eliminate
threats to human health and the environment from toxic
chemicals, to be awarded on a competitive basis after
consultation with the Committee.
Tropical Forest Alliance.--The Committee remains concerned
with the conversion of tropical forest to agricultural use and
supports the Tropical Forest Alliance which aims to eliminate
deforestation from beef, soy, palm oil, and paper supply chains
by 2020. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the U.S. Trade
Representative, and the heads of other relevant Federal
agencies, to: (1) redirect production onto already deforested
lands; (2) increase supply-chain tracking and transparency; (3)
negotiate forest protections in trade agreements; (4) advance
deforestation-free procurement; (5) increase private sector
investments in deforestation-free agriculture; and (6) prevent
importation of products produced on illegally deforested lands.
Waste Recycling.--The Committee recommends not less than
$5,000,000 for small grants to support initiatives to recycle
waste which threatens human health and the environment and
which, if recycled, could generate income, improve agriculture,
and produce energy, to be awarded on a competitive basis after
consultation with the Committee.
GENDER EQUALITY
The Committee supports the budget request of $1,840,415,000
in this act for gender programs, to promote women's political
leadership, implement a multiyear strategy to respond to
gender-based violence, and support implementation of the U.S.
National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.
The Committee directs the Department of State guided by the
Office of Global Women's Issues, and USAID guided by the Office
of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, to mainstream a
focus throughout U.S. diplomatic and development efforts on
raising the status, increasing participation, and protecting
the rights of women and girls worldwide, and to post on
respective Web sites specific steps taken to accomplish these
objectives. The Committee recommends funding for the Full
Participation Fund to support the integration of gender in
operations, diplomacy, and programming.
The Committee directs that U.S. diplomatic and development
efforts promote gender equality worldwide consistent with the
activities enumerated in the Gender Equality and Female
Empowerment Policy and U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to
Gender-Based Violence Globally.
Child Marriage.--The Committee recommends not less than
$10,000,000 for programs that reduce the incidence of child
marriage consistent with section 1207 of Public Law 113-4, and
directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Committee
prior to the obligation of funds.
Political Participation.--The Committee directs that funds
appropriated under this and the ESF, Democracy Fund [DF],
Complex Crises Fund, and INCLE headings be made available for
programs to increase women's participation in the political
process, including political parties, elections, and leadership
positions in local and national governments. Funds should be
awarded on a competitive basis and in accordance with section
7059(b) of this act.
Reports.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
the USAID Administrator to submit a report to the Committee not
later than 45 days after enactment of this act describing the
amounts and uses of funds for programs to promote gender
equality, disaggregated by country.
The Committee directs that not later than 90 days after the
enactment of this act, the Ambassador-at-Large for Global
Women's Issues and the Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality
and Women's Empowerment shall jointly submit a report on the
allocation of funds for gender-related programs and activities
for the previous fiscal year, and to post such report on their
respective agency Web sites.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Clean Cookstoves.--The Committee is aware that exposure of
an estimated 3 billion people in developing countries to smoke
from traditional cookstoves causes nearly 2 million premature
deaths, primarily of women and young children, annually, and
contributes to deforestation, erosion, and drought, and the
women and children who collect firewood face daily hardship and
security risks. The Committee recommends funding for cookstoves
that sustainably reduce fuel consumption and exposure to
harmful smoke.
Disability Programs.--The Committee recommends $7,000,000
for disability programs, of which $3,000,000 should be made
available for programs and activities administered by USAID
through foreign missions to address the needs and protect and
promote the rights of persons with disabilities in developing
countries.
The Committee recommends $1,500,000 to support capacity
building of disabled persons organizations in Latin America and
the Caribbean in order to increase accessibility of persons
with disabilities to infrastructure and programs in individual
countries; and $1,500,000 to develop, support, and strengthen
sports programs and other activities for persons with
disabilities in developing countries. Funds are to be awarded
on a competitive basis.
The Committee directs that not less than 25 percent of
USAID mission funds for disability programs be dispersed in
small grants.
Indigenous Peoples.--The Committee recognizes that
indigenous peoples face increasing threats to their territory
and cultures due to growing population pressures and the
expansion of mechanized agriculture, mining, logging and other
extractive industries. The act provides not less than
$5,000,000 for grants to build the capacity of indigenous
peoples organizations to protect their rights and territories,
and directs that not later than 90 days after the enactment of
this act the USAID Administrator shall submit a strategy for
the use of such funds.
Partner Vetting.--The Committee supports a partner vetting
system [PVS] that safeguards against the inadvertent
disbursement of funds by the Department of State or USAID to a
terrorist or terrorist organization, while preserving important
and sensitive relationships with grantees and contractors.
USAID and the Department of State should refrain from
implementing similar vetting systems in countries outside the
designated PVS pilot program until the report evaluating the
pilot is complete and appropriate congressional committees have
reviewed the report. USAID and the Department of State shall
make a direct vetting option available. All individuals and
organizations being vetted should be provided with full
disclosure of how information will be stored and used by the
U.S. Government, including how information regarding a
``positive match'' will be handled and how to appeal such a
match. There should also be a provision for waiving the vetting
requirements to prevent delay in responding to humanitarian
crises in failing or failed countries. The Committee expects
that other Federal agencies conducting foreign assistance
programs, including for security sector reform, will utilize
vetting procedures similar to those devised by USAID and the
Department of State, including in Afghanistan.
Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund.--The Committee recommends
$12,000,000 for the Leahy War Victims Fund, administered by
USAID, which assists persons who are severely disabled as a
result of armed conflict.
Victims of Torture.--The Committee recommends not less than
$11,750,000 under this heading for programs and activities that
address the needs of victims of torture and trauma resulting
from violent conflict, and support for centers for victims of
torture that provide services consistent with the goals of
Public Law 106-87. An additional $6,500,000 is recommended for
the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture under the
International Organizations and Programs heading.
Water and Sanitation.--The Committee recommends not less
than $400,000,000 in this act for sustainable water and
sanitation projects pursuant to Public Law 109-121, of which
not less than $145,000,000 is for programs and activities in
sub-Saharan Africa. The Committee intends these funds to be
used for programs to provide safe drinking water and sanitation
for rural and urban communities where water scarcity or
contamination poses serious risks to human health, with an
emphasis on drought prone regions of Africa. These funds are in
addition to other funds in this act to protect and sustainably
manage water resources.
The Committee supports USAID's recent efforts to address
the shortcomings identified in GAO report ``U.S. Water and
Sanitation Aid'' (GAO-10-957), specifically regarding a lack of
measurable goals, benchmarks, and timetables included in U.S.
water and sanitation programming. The Committee recommends that
a portion of funds appropriated by this act for water and
sanitation projects be used for monitoring and evaluation in
accordance with section 7 of Public Law 109-121, and USAID's
Water and Development Strategy, and to support the development
and dissemination of best practices in sustainable water and
sanitation programming.
The Committee recognizes that sexual and other assaults
against women and girls often occur outside at night when they
are vulnerable due to the lack of safe and accessible latrines
in many developing countries. USAID is directed to consult with
the Committee on a multi-year plan focused on the poorest
countries in Africa and Asia to design and build safe public
latrines for women and girls. The act provides not less than
$15,000,000 for this purpose.
Wheelchairs.--The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for
wheelchair programs in developing countries, allocated through
an open and competitive process. The Committee supports funding
that provides quality, low-cost wheelchairs that can be
produced and maintained locally using appropriate technologies.
COUNTRIES
Bangladesh.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State
to prioritize assistance for labor programs in Bangladesh and
recommends $3,000,000 for grants to improve labor conditions in
the ready-made garment, shrimp and fish export sectors, through
an open and competitive process. The Committee expects the
Department of State and USAID to provide training for workers
on understanding and asserting their rights, including by
improving the capacity of independent worker organizations. The
Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Labor should
coordinate efforts and work in consultation with the Government
of Bangladesh and the International Labor Organization on an
integrated approach.
The Committee urges the Department of State to develop a
coordinated interagency effort to promote free and fair
elections in Bangladesh. The Committee is also concerned with
extrajudicial killings and disappearances in Bangladesh
documented in the Department's 2013 Country Reports on Human
Rights.
Indonesia.--The Committee notes the significant impact of
U.S. foreign direct investment in Indonesia, estimated at
$65,000,000,000 between 2004 and 2012, and encourages the
Department of State to increase support for trade and economic
promotion initiatives, which are in the strategic interests of
the United States and Indonesia.
The Committee recommends not less than $350,000 for grants
for capacity building of Indonesian human rights organizations,
including in Papua.
Nepal.--The Committee recommends a total of not less than
$33,000,000 under this heading and the ESF heading for
assistance for Nepal, including for training and other
assistance to enhance the participation and leadership of
Dalits and other minority groups in political and economic
decisionmaking.
Rwanda.--The Committee recommends support for local and
international NGOs to conduct oversight of the trade in
conflict minerals out of Eastern Democratic Republic of the
Congo [DRC] and to strengthen border controls with the DRC.
Sri Lanka.--The Committee remains concerned with
authoritarianism in Sri Lanka and repression of ethnic and
religious minorities, journalists, and human rights defenders.
USAID, DRL, and NED should increase assistance for civil
society organizations that support tolerance and democratic
principles, including programs that support journalists, human
rights defenders, religious freedom, and reconciliation.
Uganda.--The Committee is concerned with the deterioration
of democracy in Uganda, including restrictions on expression,
association, and assembly. The Committee also remains concerned
with the lack of transparency and potential for corruption in
the oil sector, and directs the Department of State and USAID
to urge the Government of Uganda to promote transparency in the
management of oil revenues and bidding process, including
public disclosure of receipts and expenditures, consistent with
section 7031(b) of this act.
Vietnam.--The Committee recommends $7,500,000 for
assistance for Vietnam under this heading for health/disability
programs in areas sprayed with Agent Orange or otherwise
contaminated by dioxin. These funds are intended to address the
mobility, psycho-social, vocational, and other needs of persons
with severe upper and lower body mobility impairment and/or
cognitive or developmental disabilities.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,801,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 876,828,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 924,172,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,300,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 665,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 635,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,895,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 660,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,235,000,000
The Committee recommends $660,000,000 for International
Disaster Assistance. An additional $1,235,000,000 in title VIII
under this heading is designated for OCO.
Section 7034(q) of this act provides for the monitoring and
evaluation of assistance appropriated under this heading and
the Migration and Refugee Assistance heading by obtaining real-
time feedback directly from beneficiaries for the purpose of
maximizing cost effectiveness. Feedback collected by the
Department of State and USAID shall be summarized and posted on
respective Web sites in a timely manner.
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $57,600,000
Enduring operations................................. 48,177,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 9,423,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 67,600,000
Committee recommendation................................ 67,000,000
The Committee recommends $67,000,000 for Transition
Initiatives.
The Committee notes that these funds are available for
programs in Syria. The Committee directs USAID's Office of
Transition Initiatives [OTI] to submit a report at the end of
the fiscal year summarizing new, ongoing, and completed country
programs implemented by OTI in fiscal year 2015.
COMPLEX CRISES FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $40,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 20,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 242,882,000
Enduring operations................................. 25,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 217,882,000
The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for the Complex Crises
Fund. An additional $217,882,000 in title VIII under this
heading is designated for OCO.
The USAID Administrator shall have responsibility for the
use of funds appropriated under this heading, in consultation
with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary shall have
responsibility for the use of funds appropriated under this
heading in title VIII of this act.
DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $40,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 40,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 40,000,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $8,041,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 8,200,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,200,000
The Committee recommends a ceiling of $40,000,000 for funds
that may be transferred from other programs in this title to
the Development Credit Program, and recommends $8,200,000 for
administrative expenses.
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $4,639,182,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,982,967,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,656,215,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 5,077,094,000
Enduring operations................................. 3,398,694,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,678,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,200,475,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,540,475,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,660,000,000
The Committee recommends $2,540,475,000 for Economic
Support Fund. An additional $1,660,000,000 in title VIII under
this heading is designated for OCO.
AFRICA
Africa Pilot Programs.--Section 7042(i) of the act
continues a program to empower U.S. Ambassadors in Africa to
address regional health, development, and economic engagement
and trade opportunities, and security challenges.
Counterterrorism in Africa.--The Committee recommends a
total of $65,000,000 in this act for the Trans-Sahara
Counterterrorism Partnership program, and $11,000,000 for the
Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism program.
The Committee directs that an additional $10,000,000 be made
available for programs among vulnerable populations that are
susceptible to terrorist influence, to be managed by USAID and
coordinated with other Federal agencies.
Democratic Republic of the Congo.--The Committee recommends
funding for programs to demilitarize the mining sector in
Eastern DRC, enhance independent monitoring of the development
of responsible mining and related supply chains, protect the
rights of mine laborers, build local oversight and regulatory
capacity to combat the illicit trade in minerals, wildlife and
other contraband, and assist victims of sexual violence.
The Committee supports conflict mitigation efforts to avert
violence and human rights violations including sexual and
gender-based violence, as well as programs to improve health,
education, agriculture, infrastructure and capacity building
for governing institutions. The Committee recommends that funds
also be used for rule of law programs and to support democratic
elections.
Djibouti.--The Committee remains concerned with the high
incidence of extreme poverty in Djibouti, a country of
strategic importance to the United States, and directs USAID to
develop and implement a multi-year social, economic, and
democratic development strategy to improve the quality of life
and expand employment opportunities for the people of Djibouti.
The Committee directs that not less than $5,000,000 under this
heading be made available for this purpose, following
consultation with the Committee on the uses of such funds.
Liberia.--The Committee supports the budget request for
assistance for Liberia, and urges the Department of State and
USAID to prioritize good governance and transparency in the
forest, industrial-scale agriculture, oil, and mining sectors,
including promoting community forest management and supporting
policies that recognize customary land ownership. Assistance
should be provided to enhance enforcement of natural resource
laws, implement the Liberian Extractive Industry Transparency
Initiative Act, and to support civil society organizations that
monitor the management and use of natural resources.
Nigeria.--The Committee condemns the abduction by Boko
Haram of hundreds of Nigerian school girls, and its repeated
massacres of civilians and destruction of villages. Section
7042(h) of this act provides funds for programs for women and
girls who are targeted by Boko Haram.
Power Africa.--The Committee supports the goal of Power
Africa to provide electricity to millions of people who
currently have no access to power, many of whom live in rural
areas that are off the grid. The Committee recommends that
priority be given to appropriate technology, sustainable
solutions for such areas, including renewable biomass heat and
electrical power technology at the community level. The
Committee directs the USAID Administrator to submit a report to
the Committee not later than 90 days after enactment of this
act describing the objectives of Power Africa; criteria and
metrics for measuring progress; and steps taken to promote
reforms in energy governance, energy efficiency, leverage
private sector resources, and increase energy access with
distributed, mini, and off-grid and related energy options.
Somalia.--The Committee recognizes that peace, stability
and prosperity in Somalia depend on reconciliation and
effective governance. Section 7042(j) of this act provides
funds to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the
central government and Somali regions, and for programs that
strengthen the rule of law and government institutions, support
civil society organizations involved in peace building, and
support other development priorities, including education and
employment.
The Committee is concerned that despite successes against
al-Shabaab which has been designated by the Department of State
as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated
Global Terrorist organization, the group continues to benefit
financially from the export of charcoal from Somalia. The
Committee directs the Secretary of State, after consultation
with the Secretary of the Treasury, to submit a report to the
Committee not later than 90 days after the enactment of this
act on the effectiveness of current U.N. export restrictions
against trade with al-Shabaab, a list of countries that import
Somali charcoal, and recommendations for reducing the export of
al-Shabaab-taxed charcoal from Somalia.
The Committee is aware of the critical role of monetary
remittances from the Somali diaspora in helping Somalis meet
basic needs and fueling Somalia's fragile economy, and is
concerned that Somali money transfer operators are having
increasing difficulties accessing banking services to transmit
remittances. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
work with the Secretary of the Treasury to avoid a disruption
of this important legal channel of assistance.
The Committee directs the Department of State, in
coordination with USAID, to consult with the Committee not
later than 90 days after enactment of this act on a multi-year
strategy to reduce poverty, develop credible, transparent, and
representative government institutions, and enable the eventual
transfer of security operations to Somali security forces
capable of providing security while respecting human rights.
South Sudan.--The Committee is concerned with the dramatic
deterioration of security in South Sudan, as well as widespread
corruption and violations of human rights. Section 7042(k) of
this act requires the Secretary of State, prior to the
obligation of assistance for the central Government of South
Sudan, to certify that such government is implementing policies
to: provide access for humanitarian organizations; support a
cessation of hostilities agreement; protect freedoms of
expression, association, and assembly; reduce corruption
related to the extraction of natural resources; end the use of
child soldiers; and establish democratic institutions.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and USAID
Administrator to prioritize assistance for South Sudan for the
humanitarian and recovery needs of vulnerable communities,
including women and girls; political and ethnic reconciliation,
including negotiation processes such as those conducted by the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development; and strengthening
the rule of law, democracy, governance, and civil society.
Sudan.--The Committee supports assistance for Sudanese
civil society organizations and political parties working for
peaceful democratic change, including through technical
assistance and capacity building programs, to be implemented by
DRL.
War Crimes in Africa.--The Committee continues to support
efforts by the United States, United Nations, African Union
[AU], and governments in Central Africa to capture Joseph Kony
and other top commanders of the Lord's Resistance Army [LRA],
and to assist victims of the LRA's crimes. Section 7042(g) of
this act provides not less than $10,000,000 to implement Public
Law 111-172, including for programs to improve physical access,
for telecommunications infrastructure and early-warning
mechanisms, and to support the disarmament, demobilization, and
reintegration of former LRA combatants, especially child
soldiers. The Committee notes that USAID's ``Secure, Empowered,
and Connected Communities'' program may reduce civilian
vulnerability to LRA attacks and increase LRA defections.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, following
consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the USAID
Administrator, to submit a strategy to the Committee not later
than 90 days after enactment of this act, including an
assessment of challenges to economic development in areas of
Central Africa impacted by the LRA, to support the recovery of
such areas in coordination with the AU, the United Nations, and
other donors on security and economic development.
The Committee supports efforts of the Residual Special
Court for Sierra Leone to bring to justice individuals
responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in a
timely manner.
Zimbabwe.--The Committee is concerned that U.S. sanctions
on Zimbabwean entities are being circumvented by indirect
imports of diamonds extracted in Zimbabwe that are cut and
polished in intermediary countries before being shipped to the
United States. The Committee directs the Department of State in
coordination with the Department of the Treasury, to seek to
ensure that U.S. companies carry out supply chain due diligence
according to Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development Guidance to prevent such indirect imports of
Zimbabwean diamonds.
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Burma.--The Committee condemns human rights violations
against the Rohingya in Rakhine state, and directs the
Secretary of State to make the resolution of this crisis a
priority in bilateral relations. Continuing violence against
the Rohingya and Kachin undermines prospects for meaningful
progress on ceasefire negotiations with ethnic groups in Burma,
which is a prerequisite for a full democratic transition.
The Committee notes that political and economic reforms in
Burma are fragile and reversible, particularly if national
elections are not free and fair. The Committee expects the
Department of State, USAID, and IFIs to make programmatic
decisions in Burma on the basis of objective analysis, and to
apply adequate safeguards and oversight to ensure that such
programs do not benefit corrupt and authoritarian interests.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, the
Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees on the status of the
United States G-8 Partnership with Myanmar on Extractives,
including an assessment of progress in achieving agreed
objectives.
Cambodia.--The Committee continues restrictions, similar to
current law, regarding assistance for Cambodia. The Committee
directs that the reporting requirement in section 7043(c)(5) of
division K of Public 113-76 continue in the manner described
until September 30, 2015, except such report shall also include
a description of steps taken by the Asian Development Bank
[ADB] to provide appropriate redress for persons who were
harmed by the Rehabilitation of the Railway of Cambodia
project, as determined by an ADB Compliance Review panel
report.
The Committee recommends $16,000,000 in this act for
democracy programs in Cambodia, which shall not include the
costs associated with a U.S. contribution to a Khmer Rouge
Tribunal, to be made available only a grant or cooperative
agreement basis. The Committee notes that no funds are
requested under the FMF heading, and none are provided by this
act.
North Korea.--Section 7043(d) of this act prohibits funds
appropriated under this heading for assistance for the
Government of North Korea.
People's Republic of China.--The Committee recommends not
less than $15,000,000 under this heading for U.S. institutions
of higher education and NGOs for democracy, governance, rule of
law, and environment programs in the PRC, to be awarded on a
competitive basis. No funds under this heading may be made
available for assistance for the central government of the PRC,
with the exception of funds for programs to detect, prevent,
and treat infectious diseases, pandemics and other emerging
health threats.
Thailand.--Funds appropriated by this act that are
available for assistance for Thailand may only be made
available if the Secretary of State makes the certification
requirement in section 7008 of this act regarding the
restoration of democracy in Thailand. The Committee notes that
funds to promote democracy are excluded from this limitation.
Tibet.--The Committee recommends not less than $7,900,000
for activities implemented by NGOs to preserve cultural
traditions and promote sustainable development and
environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the
Tibetan Autonomous Region, and in other Tibetan communities in
the PRC. Funds should be awarded on a competitive basis. The
Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues should play an active
role in the allocation of funds for programs and activities in
Tibet, as authorized by Public Law 107-228.
In addition, section 7043(a)(6)(C) of the act provides not
less than $6,000,000 under the GHP, DA, ESF, and Migration and
Refugee Assistance [MRA] headings for programs to promote and
preserve Tibetan culture and the resilience of Tibetan
communities in India and Nepal, and to assist in the education
and development of the next generation of Tibetan leaders from
such communities. Funds shall be awarded on a competitive
basis.
Vietnam.--The Committee recommends not less than
$15,000,000 for environmental remediation of dioxin
contamination at the Bien Hoa Airport, and not less than
$7,500,000 under the DA heading for health/disability programs
in areas sprayed with Agent Orange or otherwise contaminated by
dioxin, for a total of $22,500,000 in this act for these
activities. In order to minimize administrative costs and
maximize impact in the field, the Committee intends that, to
the maximum extent practicable, health/disability funds shall
be implemented by Vietnamese organizations and entities. The
Committee urges the Administration to request funds for fiscal
year 2016 for such environmental remediation costs under Budget
Function 050--National Defense, and directs the Department of
State, in consultation with the Department of Defense and
USAID, to submit, not later than 120 days after enactment of
this act, a multi-year strategy for such activities in Vietnam.
The Committee notes that 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of
the end of the Vietnam war, and reiterates its support for
forensic and other assistance to help locate and identify
remains of missing Vietnamese without regard to whether they
were civilians or combatants or which side they supported
during the war.
The Committee is aware that the 2015 Inter-Parliamentary
Union Assembly is to be held in Vietnam. The Committee
recognizes this as a timely opportunity to focus international
attention on a wide range of issues of concern in the Southeast
Asia and Pacific region, and supports the participation of a
U.S. delegation to the Assembly for these reasons and because
of the unique history of United States-Vietnam relations.
EUROPE, EURASIA AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA
Afghanistan.--Section 7044(a) of this act continues
restrictions on assistance for Afghanistan similar to current
law. The Committee requests the Secretary of State to consult
with the appropriate congressional committees on the Department
of State's transition plan in Afghanistan, and program
adjustments that may arise from a smaller diplomatic footprint.
The Committee recommends up to $961,433,000 for assistance
for Afghanistan in this act.
The Committee is concerned with the impact of the U.S.
military withdrawal on the political, social, and economic
gains of Afghan women. The Committee expects that gender-
related programs and activities will remain a top U.S.
Government priority during the transition, particularly those
that prioritize women's inclusion in political and security
processes well as efforts to prevent and respond to gender-
based violence. In addition, the Committee supports the direct
participation of women in any reconciliation negotiations and
reintegration efforts.
To protect the legacy of U.S. support for Afghan women and
girls, section 7044(a)(7) of this act provides authority for
the establishment of an endowment to empower women and girls in
that country. The Department of State and USAID, as
appropriate, shall consult with the Committee on the specific
requirements and parameters of such endowment.
The Committee notes the work of the Afghanistan
Reconstruction Trust Fund and its National Solidarity Program
in helping to build the capacity of Afghan communities to
participate in and manage their own development projects. The
Committee encourages sufficient funding for these programs.
The Committee intends a substantial and increasing portion
of USAID assistance for Afghanistan to be made available
through grants and cooperative agreements to support
sustainable, community-based development in rural areas.
Bangladesh.--The Committee is concerned that the Bangladesh
International Crimes Tribunal does not meet international fair
trial and due process norms, and encourages the Secretary of
State to work with the United Nations and the Government of
Bangladesh to address this issue.
Belarus.--The Committee recommends assistance for Belarus
above the President's budget request for democracy and human
rights programs in coordination with the European Union, and
for youth and higher education programs that support critical
thinking and academic freedom.
Ireland.--The Committee recommends $2,500,000 to support
the economic and social development and reconciliation goals of
Public Law 99-415.
Nagorno-Karabakh.--The Committee recommends assistance for
victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in amounts consistent
with prior years, and for ongoing needs related to the
conflict. The Committee urges a peaceful resolution of the
conflict.
North Caucasus.--The Committee recommends funding for
programs to address immediate and long-term needs of conflict-
affected populations in the North Caucasus.
Pakistan.--Section 7044(d) of this act continues
restrictions on assistance for Pakistan similar to current law.
The Committee recognizes an improvement in bilateral relations
following elections in Pakistan, and encourages continued
commitment to shared security and development goals.
The Committee recommends up to $816,000,000 for assistance
for Pakistan in this act.
The Committee directs that programs in Pakistan target
unemployment, illiteracy, and disenfranchisement among the most
impoverished individuals and communities. The Committee
supports programs that provide transparency and accountability
of funds and encourage local communities to address development
needs.
The Committee recognizes Malala Yousafzai's courageous
advocacy for girls' education. Section 7044(d)(4) of this act
provides $3,000,000, in addition to funds otherwise available
for such purposes, to increase the number of scholarships under
the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program. Not less than 50
percent of the scholarships should be awarded to Pakistani
women.
The Committee directs that no funds under this heading may
be used to support, directly or indirectly, the development or
execution of contracts for energy projects between the
Government of Pakistan and the Government of Iran.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies,
to make the release of Warren Weinstein, who was kidnapped by
extremists in Lahore, Pakistan in 2011, a priority in the
bilateral relationship with Pakistan.
Serbia and Kosovo.--The Committee supports not less than
the President's budget request for assistance for Serbia and
Kosovo in this act.
NEAR EAST
Bahrain.--The Committee directs that not less than
$3,500,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading be made
available for programs and activities to promote
reconciliation, democratic reform, and adherence to
international human rights and labor rights standards in
Bahrain.
Egypt.--Section 7041(a) of this act continues restrictions
on ESF assistance for Egypt similar to current law. The
Committee directs the Secretary of State to request that the
Government of Egypt make publicly available a list of
individuals detained since July 3, 2013, their place of
detention, the charges against them, and provide access to
detainees for international humanitarian organizations.
The Committee condemns the treatment of women and girls in
Egypt, and expects the newly elected Government of Egypt to
make protection of women and girls a priority. The Committee
also expects such government to protect the rights of religious
minorities.
The Committee requests the USAID Administrator to consult
with the Committee on a demonstration project to combat
hepatitis-C, on a cost matching basis from sources other than
the U.S. Government.
The Committee is concerned with the potential impact of
politically motivated prosecutions and convictions of U.S. NGO
personnel in Egypt, which could unjustly tarnish their
reputations and complicate future work and travel if they were
required to report, without exception, criminal records that
were fundamentally flawed or illegitimate. The Committee
directs the Department of State to take all available
administrative steps to protect such individuals, and to
consult with the Committee on such steps including ways to
assist other U.S. NGO or contractor personnel in similar
circumstances in other countries.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a comprehensive, multi-year strategic
review of military assistance for Egypt and a comprehensive,
multi-year strategic review of economic assistance for Egypt.
Jordan.--Section 7041(d) of this act provides a total of
$1,000,000,000 for assistance for Jordan. The Committee
supports the renegotiation of the memorandum of understanding
[MOU] with Jordan at levels of funding that reflect the costs
related to instability in the region, including border security
requirements, budget support, and energy dependence. The
Committee continues support for humanitarian assistance under
the MRA heading for Syrian and other refugees in Jordan.
The Committee recognizes the importance of the Red Sea-Dead
Sea water project for Jordan, and requests the Secretary of
State to consult with the Committee on the feasibility of a
U.S. contribution, from funds under this heading that are
available for assistance for Jordan, to a portion of the
project to help leverage contributions from other international
donors and financial institutions.
Lebanon.--The Committee recognizes the economic and social
strains caused by Syrian refugees in Lebanon at the national
and local levels. Section 7041(e) of this act continues
restrictions in current law on assistance for Lebanon, and
funds under the INCLE and FMF headings may be made available to
address security and stability requirements in areas affected
by the conflict in Syria.
The Committee recommends that of the assistance
appropriated under this heading for Lebanon, $12,000,000 be
made available for scholarships for students in Lebanon with
high financial need to attend not-for-profit educational
institutions in Lebanon that meet standards comparable to those
required for American accreditation. All students should be
eligible for scholarships based on need, academic record, and
potential to contribute to the long-term political, economic,
and social development of Lebanon.
Middle East Partnership Initiative and Middle East
Regional Cooperative.--The Committee recommends the President's
budget request for MEPI and the fiscal year 2014 level for
MERC.
MENA Initiative.--The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to consult with the Committee on the parameters of the
MENA Initiative prior to the obligation of funds.
MEPI Scholarships.--The Committee recommends $10,000,000 to
continue scholarships for students in countries with
significant Muslim populations at not-for-profit institutions
of higher education, in a manner consistent with prior fiscal
years and the awarding of funds should be through an open and
competitive process.
West Bank.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to the Committee prior to the initial
obligation of funds under this heading, detailing and assessing
the capabilities of the Palestinian Authority to manage and
conduct effective oversight of U.S. assistance in accordance
with section 7040(f) of this act.
The Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate
congressional committees should circumstances preclude direct
and meaningful negotiations pursuant to section
7041(i)(2)(B)(ii) of this act.
WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Colombia.--The Committee recommends not less than
$133,000,000 apportioned directly to USAID for alternative
development/institution building and local governance programs
in Colombia, including $6,500,000 for human rights activities.
The Committee directs that if a peace agreement is signed
ending the armed conflict in Colombia, the Department of State,
USAID, and other relevant agencies shall review U.S. assistance
programs for Colombia and redirect funds appropriated under
this heading and the INCLE and FMF headings to support the
implementation of such agreement, particularly relating to
demobilization and reintegration of former combatants,
demining, transitional justice, victims reparations, the
recuperation of communities most affected by violence, and the
recovery and productive use of land in former conflict zones.
The Committee recommends not less than $15,000,000 for
Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities for projects
developed in consultation with such communities, many of which
have experienced increases in violence, including
assassinations of social activists, poverty, and displacement.
The Committee is concerned with the rapid expansion of
government sanctioned, as well as illegal, mining and other
extractive operations in or adjacent to these communities. The
Committee directs the Department of State and USAID to work
with the Government of Colombia to address these issues as a
priority, and expects to be informed of any IFI financing
proposed for mining operations in Colombia.
The Committee recommends not less than $3,500,000 for
biodiversity conservation programs.
The Committee recommends $500,000 for community-based
programs to address the needs of civilians disabled by
landmines and other causes related to the violence.
Cuba.--The act provides up to $10,000,000 for programs in
Cuba, and an additional $5,000,000 may be made available for
USAID programs to provide technical and other assistance to
support the development of private Cuban businesses.
The Committee remains concerned with the welfare of Alan
Gross, a former USAID subcontractor imprisoned in Cuba since
December 3, 2009. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to
act expeditiously to take whatever steps are in the national
interest to obtain his release.
Haiti.--In accordance with section 7045(e) of this act,
funds under this heading may be obligated for assistance for
the Government of Haiti only if the Secretary of State
certifies and reports to the Committee that such government:
--has held free and fair parliamentary elections and a new
Haitian Parliament has been seated;
--is selecting judges in a transparent manner and respecting
the independence of the judiciary;
--is combating corruption, including implementing the anti-
corruption law by prosecuting corrupt officials;
--is improving governance and implementing financial
transparency and accountability requirements for
government institutions; and
--is making necessary reforms to improve the investment
climate.
The Committee directs that assistance be made available, to
the maximum extent practicable, in a manner that emphasizes the
participation of Haitian NGOs and directly improves the
security, economic and social well-being, and political status
of Haitian women and girls. The Committee expects the
Government of Haiti, USAID, and other donors to communicate
directly and regularly with Haitian community leaders and civil
society organizations about U.S. programs and plans.
The Committee recommends $25,000,000 to implement market-
based reforestation programs in Haiti in accordance with
USAID's 2007 report, ``Environmental Vulnerability in Haiti.''
To ensure sustainability, programs require the involvement of
local communities, income generating mechanisms, and the
support of the Government of Haiti. Up to $5,000,000 of such
funds may be made available to support such programs along the
border with the Dominican Republic. Not later than 90 days
after enactment of this act, the Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to submit to the Committee a plan for the use of
these funds and a summary of the uses of funds for
reforestation programs in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to continue to
submit the report on supplemental assistance for Haiti required
by chapter 10, section 1003(b) of Public Law 111-212 every 180
days until such funds are expended, as recommended in GAO's
``Haiti Reconstruction'' report (GAO-13-558), and to post the
report on the Department of State's Web site. The Committee
further directs the Secretary, in consultation with the USAID
Administrator, to include in the report a description of those
items required under this heading in Senate Report 113-81,
appropriately updated from the most recent report submitted.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Forensic Assistance.--The Committee recommends not less
than $2,500,000 under this heading for forensic anthropology
programs in Central and South America, including Guatemala and
Peru, where armed conflicts resulted in large numbers of human
remains that have yet to be exhumed and/or identified, delaying
justice and fostering impunity. These funds are to be
administered by DRL.
Institutions of Higher Education.--The Committee supports
continued funding of institutions of higher education in the
Middle East and South Asia, including through funds made
available by title VIII of this act.
International Child Abductions.--The Committee remains
concerned with the failure of certain governments to comply
with Federal and State court orders concerning child custody
and visitation or with the Convention on the Civil Aspects of
International Child Abduction (done at The Hague on October 25,
1980).
Journalists.--The Committee notes that journalists and
social and labor rights activists in Ecuador, Mexico, Honduras,
Colombia, and other Central and South American countries have
been threatened and assassinated, and recommends increased
support for programs to protect them.
Media Programs.--The Committee recommends funding under
this and the DF heading for Department of State and USAID
programs which support the development of independent media,
including in Burma, Afghanistan, and Pakistan and through radio
broadcasting.
Reconciliation Programs.--The Committee recommends not less
than $25,000,000 under this heading and the DA heading for
reconciliation programs and activities which bring together and
facilitate direct communication between individuals of
different ethnic, religious and political backgrounds in
countries affected by civil strife and war, including in the
Middle East and North Africa. Funds should be leveraged to
obtain contributions from other donors and governments to the
maximum extent practicable.
Rule of Law.--The Committee recognizes that the rule of law
is fundamental to democracy and sustainable development,
including by strengthening independent judiciaries, protecting
human rights, combating human trafficking and corruption, and
increasing public accountability and access to justice. The
Committee supports continued funding for such programs that
advance the rule of law worldwide.
Scholar Rescue.--Section 7032(c) of this act provides
authority to use funds for programs to rescue scholars from
Iraq, Syria, and other countries denying freedom of expression,
and the Committee's expectation is that such scholars would
leave their country only temporarily and return home when
conditions permit.
Slavery.--The Committee is aware of the continuing practice
of slavery in Mauritania, Mali, and Senegal, and recommends not
less than $3,000,000 for social, educational, and vocational
programs implemented by local organizations in such countries
to assist former slaves in reintegrating into society.
DEMOCRACY FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $130,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 130,500,000
The Committee recommends $130,500,000 for Democracy Fund,
of which $80,500,000 is for DRL's Human Rights and Democracy
Fund [HRDF] and $50,000,000 is for USAID's Center of Excellence
for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance. The Committee
notes that the increase for the HRDF above the President's
budget request is offset by an equivalent decrease in the
request for democracy programs.
The Committee directs the Assistant Secretary for DRL to
consult with the Committee on the proposed allocation of funds
within the HRDF prior to the initial obligation of funds.
Conduct of Democracy Programs.--Given fiscal constraints,
the Committee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation
with the USAID Administrator, to review the conduct of
democracy programs supported by funds made available under this
heading and the DA and ESF headings to determine whether costs
for the conduct of such programs are lower using grants and
cooperative agreements instead of contracts, and which
mechanisms are most effective in meeting or exceeding
programmatic objectives. The results of this review should be
the basis for the development of new guidelines for the conduct
of democracy programs globally, following consultation with the
appropriate congressional committees.
The Committee recognizes the commitment and achievements of
U.S. NGOs in promoting democracy abroad, including in
challenging political environments, and supports the people-to-
people relationships and networks that have been established
over the long-term.
Coordination.--The Committee expects the recommendations to
improve coordination and communication among democracy
implementers to be conducted in the manner prescribed under
this heading in Senate Report 113-81. Section 7032(c)(2)(B) of
this act requires the submission of a report to the Committee
clarifying the respective roles and responsibilities of the
Department of State and USAID in the promotion of democracy
abroad, which shall be reviewed by GAO.
Labor Rights.--The Committee encourages DRL to continue to
promote labor rights as a means of advancing U.S. interests and
values. DRL and USAID's Center of Excellence should continue to
support economic reforms that promote safe working conditions
and include working people in decisions that affect their jobs
and their futures. USAID should continue to fund its global
labor strengthening programs.
North Korea Database.--The Committee recommends continued
funding for the maintenance of a database of prisons and gulags
in North Korea, in accordance with section 7032(i) of division
K of Public Law 113-76.
Prison Conditions.--The Committee recommends not less than
$5,000,000 under this heading to eliminate inhumane prison
conditions. The Committee is aware that millions of people
suffer inhumane conditions in prisons and other detention
facilities in developing countries that are overcrowded,
unsanitary, and unsafe. Eliminating such conditions would
strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights, and save
lives.
USAID Limitation.--Section 7032(c)(2) of this act prohibits
the use of funds for USAID democracy programs in countries
where the USAID Administrator, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, determines certain repressive and
constraining conditions exist. The Committee believes that
USAID's strength as a development agency is linked to
perceptions of its transparency and accountability, and
therefore USAID should not be conducting democracy programs in
politically repressive countries in which it has no direct hire
presence.
Department of State
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $3,059,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,774,645,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,284,355,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,047,374,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,582,374,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 465,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,951,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,039,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 1,912,000,000
The Committee recommends $1,039,000,000 for Migration and
Refugee Assistance. An additional $1,912,000,000 in title VIII
under this heading is designated for OCO.
Children in Disaster and Conflict.--The Committee
recognizes the need for enhanced protection of children
separated from their families as a result of man-made or
natural disasters and encourages USAID's Office of Foreign
Disaster Assistance and the Department of State's Bureau of
Population, Refugees and Migration to support rapid
registration and family tracing to determine the number and
needs of separated children. Programs should focus on finding
safe, permanent, and nurturing families for such children as
quickly as possible, through family reunification, permanent
guardianship, or adoption.
Colombia.--The Committee recommends funding under this
heading at not less than the fiscal year 2014 level for
Colombian IDPs and refugees.
Israel.--The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for refugee
resettlement in Israel, to be awarded through a competitive
process.
North Korea.--The Committee supports assistance for North
Korean refugees, including in the PRC. The Committee condemns
the forced repatriation of North Korean refugees, and supports
the involvement of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and
other international humanitarian agencies in protecting the
rights of such refugees.
Report.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
fulfill the reporting requirement relating to UNRWA under the
Protracted Refugee Situations subheading in Senate Report 112-
172, as referenced under the MRA heading in Senate Report 113-
81, in a timely manner.
Tibetan Refugees.--The Committee remains concerned with the
situation of Tibetans in Nepal, including new arrivals and the
long-staying population. The Committee is aware that Nepalese
officials have handed over Tibetan refugees to Chinese border
authorities, in contravention of Nepal's international
obligations to protect refugees fleeing persecution. The
Committee urges the Government of Nepal to respect the rights
of, and provide legal protections to, Tibetans residing in
Nepal. The Committee encourages the Department of State to
continue to engage the Government of Nepal on durable
solutions, including enactment of a refugee law, providing
status to undocumented Tibetan refugees, and resettlement of
Tibetan refugees in the United States.
UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 50,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for United States
Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.
Independent Agencies
PEACE CORPS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $379,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 380,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 380,000,000
The Committee recommends $380,000,000 for Peace Corps.
This act continues language prohibiting the use of funds to
pay for abortions, but an exception is included consistent with
section 614 of division C of Public Law 112-74, as proposed in
the President's budget request.
The Peace Corps Director is directed to submit a spend plan
not later than 45 days after enactment of this act on the
proposed uses of funds under this heading.
Funds appropriated under this heading are subject to the
terms of section 7064 of this act.
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $898,200,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,000,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 901,000,000
The Committee recommends $901,000,000 for Millennium
Challenge Corporation [MCC]. The Committee notes that despite
support for the MCC's mission, funding constraints within the
current allocation, which is below the President's budget
request, limits the ability to appropriate funds at the request
for this account.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, the USAID
Administrator, and the MCC Chief Executive Officer [CEO] to
jointly assess and report, for each compact supported with
funds appropriated by this act, on the extent to which the
compact is aligned with U.S. strategic interests and with other
U.S. assistance programs and the sustainability of the MCC's
investment by the host country government. The MCC CEO shall
further report to the Committee on progress in rigorously
applying the Control of Corruption indicator.
Funds in this account are subject to the requirements of
section 7064 of this act.
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $22,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 18,100,000
Committee recommendation................................ 22,500,000
The Committee recommends $22,500,000 for Inter-American
Foundation.
UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $30,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 24,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000,000
The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for United States
African Development Foundation.
Department of the Treasury
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $23,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 23,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 23,500,000
The Committee recommends $23,500,000 for International
Affairs Technical Assistance.
TITLE IV
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
Department of State
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $2,518,565,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,962,555,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 556,010,000
The Committee recommends $1,962,555,000 for Contributions
for International Peacekeeping Activities [CIPA]. An additional
$556,010,000 in title VIII under this heading, which is for
missions in Africa, is designated for OCO.
The Committee recommends funding under this heading as U.N.
peacekeeping missions are a critical component of furthering
U.S. strategic interests globally. The Committee recognizes the
necessity of U.N. peacekeeping missions in countries where
ethnic, religious, and political violence threaten regional
stability and the safety of civilian populations.
The Committee continues certain requirements for U.S.
support for such missions, and section 7064 of this act
requires submission of an operating plan not later than 45 days
after enactment of this act, which should include each
peacekeeping mission funded and a description of any credits
applied.
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,350,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 1,005,610,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 344,390,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,117,911,000
Enduring operations................................. 721,911,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 396,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,000,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 708,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 292,000,000
The Committee recommends $708,000,000 for International
Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. An additional
$292,000,000 in title VIII under this heading is designated for
OCO.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to notify the
Committee in writing within 5 days of exercising authority
allowing funds made available under this heading to be spent
notwithstanding any other provision of law, and such
notification shall include a justification for such activities.
Afghanistan.--The Committee is concerned with the
sustainability, effectiveness, and ability to monitor U.S.
counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan as the United States
and international military presence decreases and phases out.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on
counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan, including: if and how
such efforts can be sustained given the shrinking U.S. military
footprint; if and how such efforts can be monitored to prevent
waste, fraud, and abuse given the limitations on oversight; and
the goals and objectives for measuring progress.
Central America Regional Security Initiative/Caribbean
Basin Security Initiative.--The Committee supports the use of
Central America Regional Security Initiative [CARSI] and
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative [CBSI] to address
narcotics-related violence and corruption in Central America
through law enforcement reform and economic and social programs
that provide alternatives to criminal gangs. The Committee
remains concerned that corrupt and abusive police and military
forces, impunity, and a lack of political will to address these
problems have limited the effectiveness of these programs.
CARSI and CBSI assistance should be made available only for
governments that the Secretary of State determines demonstrate
a clear and convincing commitment to punishing corruption and
reforming their security forces.
Colombia.--The Committee recommends $117,000,000 for
Colombia under this heading which is equal to the budget
request, including not less than $10,000,000 for the human
rights unit of the Office of the Attorney General to be
administered by the Department of State and the Department of
Justice.
The Committee recognizes the increasing support by the
Government of Colombia for licit crop substitution programs in
lieu of aerial eradication, and encourages the use of funds
made available by this act for this purpose. The Committee
directs that in assessing the risks of aerial spraying of
chemical herbicides to humans and the environment, the
Secretary of State shall consult with the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Health and
Human Services. As in past years, funds may not be used for
aerial spraying in Colombia's national parks or reserves unless
the Secretary of State submits a report to the Committee, prior
to the use of funds for such purpose, that there are no
effective alternatives and the spraying is in accordance with
Colombian laws and regulations.
Combat Piracy of U.S. Copyright Materials.--The act
provides $5,000,000 to combat piracy of U.S. copyright
materials, in a manner consistent with prior fiscal years.
Consular Notification Compliance.--Section 7071 of this act
facilitates compliance with Article 36 of the Vienna Convention
on Consular Relations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and any
comparable provision of a bilateral international agreement
addressing consular notification and access, and provides a
limited but important remedy for certain previous violations.
Demand Reduction.--The Committee supports the budget
request for the Demand Reduction Program.
Guatemala.--The Committee recommends $4,000,000 for the
International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala [CICIG]
and requests to be consulted prior to the obligation of funds.
The Committee encourages USAID and the Department of State
to give priority to strengthening the capacity of tribunals of
high risk in Guatemala which handle cases involving organized
crime, narco-trafficking, violations of human rights, money
laundering, and other such crimes that threaten peace and
security.
The Committee recommends up to $3,000,000 for the sexual
assault units of the Guatemalan police, and expects such
assistance to target areas of highest prevalence of such
assaults in order to increase the capacity of such units to
protect women and children from such crimes.
International Police Peacekeeping Operations Support
Program.--The Committee directs that, to the maximum extent
practicable, funds made available for the International Police
Peacekeeping Operations Support Program be made available on a
cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S.
Government.
Mexico.--The Committee supports the prioritization of
reform of national, state, and local judicial institutions and
police forces, and cooperation between the United States and
Mexico to combat organized crime and narcotics and human
trafficking along the border.
Pakistan.--The Committee notes the Department of State's
efforts, in cooperation with the Government of Pakistan, to
support civilian law enforcement agencies in combating
extremism in Pakistan, particularly the police in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, and Sindh
Province. Programs to upgrade facilities, increase mobility,
and train and equip the police help to strengthen the rule of
law and governance in Pakistan at the local level. The
Committee recommends not less than the fiscal year 2014 funding
level for such programs.
The Committee directs that priority be given to the
recruitment, retention, and professionalization of women in
Pakistan's police forces. Funds should be focused on investing
in targeted female recruitment initiatives, providing
appropriate equipment for female police officers, strengthening
policewomen networks and associations, improving policewomen's
access to training in specialized policing skills, and
promoting gender-sensitive training of all police forces.
Rule of Law Programs.--The Committee notes that fair and
transparent judicial systems are critical to the administration
of justice advancing the rule of law, particularly in countries
confronting organized crime and narcotics trafficking. The
Committee directs that funds be made available to continue
programs that strengthen and promote independent judiciaries
worldwide.
Sentencing Reform.--The Committee recommends that the
Secretary of State formulate a policy consistent with the
policy of the Department of Justice on the sentencing of drug
offenders, and to direct Department of State personnel involved
in overseas police training, judicial reform, corrections, and
related programs to advise foreign partners of the benefits of
not expending scarce criminal justice resources on the
prosecution and incarceration of nonviolent, low-level drug
offenders.
Southeast Asia Maritime Security Law Enforcement
Initiative.--The Committee supports funding for this initiative
which seeks to address regional maritime law enforcement
challenges such as human, narcotics, and wildlife trafficking,
at levels comparable to fiscal year 2014.
Trafficking in Persons.--The Committee supports DRL's
efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitative labor
practices overseas.
The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to report to
the Committee not later than 90 days after enactment of this
act on the obligation and expenditure of all USAID funds to
combat human trafficking and forced labor in fiscal year 2014.
The report shall indicate funding amounts by program, project,
and activity and describe USAID's management structure for
obligating funds for these purposes. The Committee urges the
Administrator to include in future budget requests detailed
information on all anti-trafficking and anti-slavery programs
and expenditures.
Trafficking in Wildlife.--The Committee recommends
$25,000,000 under this heading for programs to counter wildlife
poaching and trafficking.
War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide.--Section
7047(b) of this act provides that funds appropriated by this
act may be made available, consistent with section 2015 of the
American Service-Members Protection Act, for certain assistance
to the International Criminal Court in support of international
judicial investigations, apprehensions, prosecutions, and
adjudications of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war
crimes, excluding nationals of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization [NATO] and major non-NATO allies. The Committee
intends any such funds to be targeted toward Joseph Kony, Omar-
al Bashir, Bashir al-Assad and other high profile foreign
nationals who are accused of such crimes.
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $700,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 630,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 70,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 605,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 679,000,000
Enduring operations................................. 593,775,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 85,225,000
The Committee recommends $593,775,000 for Nonproliferation,
Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs. An additional
$85,225,000 in title VIII under this heading is designated for
OCO.
Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise
noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the
provisions of section 7019 of this act:
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Programs recommendation
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Nonproliferation Programs............................... 278,075
Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (non-add)..... 25,000
Export Control and Related Border Security 56,990
Assistance (non-add)...............................
Global Threat Reduction (non-add)................... 65,140
Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism (non-add)..... 4,750
International Atomic Energy Agency/Voluntary 95,000
Contribution (non-add).............................
CTBT International Monitoring System (non-add)...... 31,095
CTBTO Prepatory Commission-Special Contributions 100
(non-add)..........................................
Antiterrorism Programs.................................. 211,925
Antiterrorism Assistance (non-add).................. 165,834
Terrorist Interdiction Program (non-add)............ 25,091
CT Engagement with Allies (non-add)................. 6,000
Counterterrorism Financing (non-add)................ 15,000
Conventional Weapons Destruction........................ 189,000
Humanitarian Demining (non-add)..................... 169,000
[of which, UXO Laos]............................ 13,000
[of which, additional UXO South East Asia and 15,000
Pacific Islands]...............................
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Total, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining 679,000
and Related Programs.............................
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of which, OCO/GWOT............................ 85,225
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Countering Violent Extremism.--Section 7060(b) of this act
provides a framework for the conduct of programs to counter
violent extremism, including a definition that the Department
of State and USAID shall use when developing and notifying the
Committee of such programs. The Committee is concerned with the
significant growth in programs to counter violent extremism,
and an inter-agency framework and definition will serve to
better manage such programs, including to measure program
effectiveness.
USAID vocational training programs targeting youth
unemployment as a mechanism for preventing violent conflict
should be supported consistent with section 7060(b) of this
act, including to build social cohesion across inter-communal
divides and increase opportunities for civic engagement and
access to justice.
International Atomic Energy Agency.--The Committee
recommends $95,000,000 for a U.S. contribution to the IAEA to
support enhanced nuclear monitoring and inspections.
Stolen/Lost Travel Documents.--The Committee encourages the
Department of State to incorporate in its law enforcement,
border security and anti-terrorism programs, as appropriate,
information regarding access and use of INTERPOL's Stolen/Lost
Travel Documents [SLTD] database to increase security at
airports and other points of entry abroad. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to consider options for
incorporating a country's use of the SLTD database in the
Department of State's travel alerts and warnings.
Syria.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
consult with the Committee prior to obligating funds for
programs in Syria.
Unexploded Ordnance Clearance.--The Committee supports a
multi-year strategy to expand unexploded ordnance [UXO]
clearance in Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands, and
provides not less than $15,000,000 to implement the strategy
which is in addition to other funds made available by this act
for such purposes. Priority should be given to the clearance of
landmines and other unexploded ordnance in areas where such
ordnance was caused by the United States, and not less than
$13,000,000 shall be made available for UXO clearance in Laos.
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $435,600,000
Enduring operations................................. 235,600,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 200,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 336,150,000
Enduring operations................................. 221,150,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 115,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 345,395,000
Enduring operations................................. 120,000,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 225,395,000
The Committee recommends $120,000,000 for Peacekeeping
Operations. An additional $225,395,000 in title VIII under this
heading is designated for OCO.
Global Peace Operations Initiative.--The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to consult with the Committee prior to
obligating funds for this initiative.
Multilateral Force and Observers.--The Committee recommends
$28,000,000 for the MFO mission in the Sinai, including
$6,000,000 to address force protection enhancements from this
and prior acts.
Funds Appropriated to the President
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $105,573,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 107,474,000
Committee recommendation................................ 104,674,000
The Committee recommends $104,674,000 for International
Military Education and Training [IMET].
Burma.--In accordance with section 7043(b)(4) of this act,
funds appropriated under this heading may be obligated for
Expanded-IMET assistance for Burma only if the Secretary of
State certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional
committees that the Government of Burma is implementing
security sector reforms, including taking steps to place the
armed forces of Burma under civilian control; and the armed
forces of Burma has terminated its policy of violence against
the people of Burma, is taking steps to arrest and prosecute
violators of human rights, and has ceased military cooperation
with North Korea.
The act does not restrict the use of funds made available
to continue consultations with the armed forces of Burma on
human rights and disaster response. The Committee notes that
this limitation applies only to funds made available by this
act.
Cambodia.--The Committee does not support IMET assistance
for Cambodia until the Secretary of State certifies to the
Committee that the requirements of section 7043(c)(1) of this
act have been met. The Committee remains concerned that the
vetting procedures required by section 620M of the FAA may not
be consistently applied in Cambodia.
Program Evaluation.--The Committee is concerned that data
on the assignments and conduct of recipients of IMET assistance
that would permit program evaluation is not gathered and shared
with appropriate agencies in a systematic manner. In 2011, the
GAO noted in its report ``International Military Education and
Training: Agencies Should Emphasize Human Rights Training and
Improve Evaluations'' (GAO 12-123) that the Departments of
State and Defense ``do not measure how IMET training
contributes to long-term program outcomes--such as the extent
to which IMET graduates apply training skills or knowledge on
the job,'' and recommended that the agencies ``build on current
efforts toward a more systematic collection of performance
information--at multiple points in time, over several years,
and for a set of objective performance measures.'' The
Committee directs the Department of State to establish
procedures for systematic collection of data on the assignment
and performance of recipients of training funded with IMET and
FMF assistance, consistent with GAO's recommendation, and to
submit a report to the Committee detailing such procedures not
later than 90 days after enactment of this act.
Report on Uses of Funds.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this act, on the proposed uses of funds
under this heading on a country basis, including a detailed
description of proposed activities.
Saudi Arabia.--The Committee is concerned with the
continued detention of blogger and journalist Hamza Kashgari in
Saudi Arabia, who was arrested in February 2012.
Thailand.--The Committee does not recommend IMET assistance
for Thailand until the Secretary of State certifies to the
Committee that a democratically elected government has taken
office, consistent with section 7008 of this act.
Training Report.--The Committee notes that the report on
foreign military training required by section 656 of the FAA is
to include the units of operation of military personnel who
receive training. The Committee directs that such units should
be specified at the battalion or equivalent level.
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $5,919,280,000
Enduring operations................................. 5,389,280,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 530,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 5,647,645,000
Enduring operations................................. 5,110,645,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 537,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,310,645,000
Enduring operations................................. 4,803,645,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 507,000,000
The Committee recommends $4,803,645,000 for Foreign
Military Financing Program. An additional $507,000,000 in title
VIII under this heading is designated for OCO.
Bahrain.--The Committee notes the importance of Bahrain to
the security interests of the United States and allies in the
region. However, the Committee remains concerned that actions
by the Government of Bahrain to limit freedoms of expression,
association and assembly, and reports of excessive force,
unfair trials, and mistreatment of prisoners negatively impact
bilateral relations. The Committee intends that no crowd
control items shall be provided to Bahrain during fiscal year
2015, and notes that none are included in the President's
budget request. The Committee directs that the report required
by section 7010 of this act shall include a description of any
such items provided to foreign security forces.
Baltic Countries.--The Committee intends a portion of the
funds made available under this heading to be used to augment
and support the Baltic Air Policing mission as a deterrent
against Russian aggression in these countries.
Colombia.--The Committee supports efforts by the Government
of Colombia to negotiate a peace agreement with the
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia [FARC] which would end a
costly, protracted armed conflict. The Committee condemns
continuing attacks by the FARC, including against civilians.
The Committee is concerned with constitutional reforms
which may result in impunity for crimes against humanity by the
FARC and the Colombian military, and the transfer of crimes
such as ``false positives'' from civilian prosecutors to
military jurisdiction which lacks independence.
The Committee recommends assistance under this heading for
Colombia in accordance with the requirements of section
7045(b)(2) of this act. Of this amount, 25 percent may be
obligated only if the Secretary of State consults with, and
subsequently certifies and reports to the Committee that:
--cases involving members of the Colombian military who have
been credibly alleged to have violated human rights are
subject only to civilian jurisdiction, judicial
proceedings in such cases are making substantial
progress, and threats against witnesses are being
investigated;
--the Government of Colombia is upholding its international
obligations by investigating, prosecuting, and
punishing persons responsible for crimes against
humanity, war crimes, and other gross violations of
human rights, and is not offering amnesty to such
persons; and
--the Government of Colombia is making substantial progress
in dismantling illegal armed groups, in prosecuting
attacks against human rights defenders, journalists,
and trade unionists, and in protecting the rights and
territory of indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities
including protecting them from forced displacement,
killings, and other violations.
Counter-Terrorism Partnership Funds.--The Committee does
not include funds for this new Presidential initiative, as none
were included in the budget request. The Committee expects the
administration to provide a detailed description of this
initiative, by account, to the appropriate congressional
committees in a timely manner, to include whether funds will be
subject to the requirements of this and prior appropriations
acts, as appropriate, and section 620M of the FAA.
Crowd Control Items.--Section 7034(m) of this act continues
restrictions on the provision of crowd control items for
foreign security forces that use excessive force to repress
peaceful expression and association in countries undergoing
democratic transition. The Committee notes that section 620M of
the FAA prohibits such assistance to any unit of a foreign
security force that has committed a gross violation of human
rights.
Egypt.--Section 7041(a) of this act includes restrictions
on assistance for Egypt made available under this heading.
Ethiopia.--The Committee remains concerned with the use of
anti-terrorism laws to imprison journalists, political
opponents, and others calling for free and fair elections and
political and human rights. The Committee urges the Departments
of State and Defense to apply a consistent policy to engagement
with the Ethiopian military and police, to help ensure the
protection of these rights.
Guatemala.--The Committee recognizes and supports the
efforts of the Government of Guatemala and the communities
affected by the Chixoy Hydroelectric Dam to reach agreement on
the legal framework and financing for implementation of an
agreed plan based on the content of the Reparations Plan for
Damages Suffered by the Communities Affected by the
Construction of the Chixoy Hydroelectric Dam (April 2010). In
accordance with section 7045(c) of this act, the Secretary of
the Treasury shall instruct the U.S. executive directors of the
World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to vote
against any loan, credit, grant, or guarantee for Guatemala,
except to meet basic human needs, unless the Secretary of State
certifies and reports to the Committee that the Government of
Guatemala is supporting such framework and financing for
implementation of the Reparations Plan.
In addition, funds under this heading may be obligated for
assistance for the Guatemalan army only if the Secretary of
State certifies and reports to the Committee that:
--the Government of Guatemala is implementing a credible plan
to build a professional, accountable police force and
end the army's involvement in internal law enforcement;
--the Government of Guatemala is taking steps to prevent acts
of intimidation, including threats, false arrests and
prosecutions, against social activists and human rights
defenders and is removing police officers and
prosecutors who engage in such acts; and
--civilian judicial authorities are investigating and
prosecuting current and retired army personnel who are
credibly alleged to have committed gross violations of
human rights, and the Guatemalan army is fully
cooperating with such cases, with the Inter-American
Commission for Human Rights [IACHR], and with CICIG,
including by providing timely access for investigators
to witnesses, documents (including archival documents),
forensic evidence, and other relevant information.
Honduras.--The Committee remains concerned with high rates
of violence and corruption in Honduras involving drug-
traffickers, other criminal organizations, large landowners,
peasant groups, militias, and Honduran police and military
forces. Assassinations of human rights defenders, journalists,
and social activists are common and perpetrators are rarely
brought to justice. In accordance with section 7045(f) of this
act, 50 percent of the funds under INCLE and FMF headings that
are available for assistance for the Honduran army and police
may be obligated only if the Secretary of State certifies and
reports to the Committee that:
--the Government of Honduras is reducing corruption including
by prosecuting corrupt officials and removing them from
office;
--the Government of Honduras is complying with agreements
between the United States and Honduras concerning
counter-narcotics operations, including assistance for
innocent victims of such operations;
--the Government of Honduras is implementing policies to
protect freedoms of expression, association, and
assembly, and due process of law, including in the Bajo
Aguan Valley;
--the Government of Honduras is taking steps to prevent acts
of intimidation, including threats, false arrests and
prosecutions, against social activists and human rights
defenders and is removing police officers and
prosecutors who engage in such acts;
--Honduran judges are selected in a transparent manner; and
--Honduran civilian judicial authorities are investigating
and prosecuting army and police personnel who are
credibly alleged to have violated human rights,
including forced evictions, or to have aided or abetted
armed groups involved in such acts, and judicial
proceedings in such cases are making substantial
progress.
Indonesia.--The Committee notes the progress the Government
of Indonesia is making in strengthening democracy, but military
reform, particularly accountability for past crimes, continues
to lag behind.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on
steps taken by the Government of Indonesia, including the
military, during the previous 12 months to:
--deny promotion, suspend from active service, and/or
prosecute and punish military officers who have
violated human rights, and to refine further the
military's mission and develop an appropriate defense
budget to carry out that mission;
--cooperate with civilian judicial authorities to resolve
cases of violations of human rights;
--implement reforms that increase the transparency and
accountability of the military's budget and operations,
and achieve divestment of military businesses; and
--allow unimpeded access to Papua, respect due process and
freedom of expression, association, and assembly in
Papua, and release Papuans and Moluccans imprisoned for
peaceful political activity.
Israel.--The act provides $3,100,000,000 for assistance for
Israel under this heading, which is equal to the budget
request.
Kenya.--The Committee is concerned that Kenyan military and
police personnel have been implicated in gross violations of
human rights in Mandera district in September 2012, Eastleigh
between November 2012 and January 2013, Mombasa in November
2012, and Eastleigh and Mombasa in April and May 2014. The
Committee notes that section 620M of the FAA applies to
assistance for Kenya.
Jordan.--Section 7041(d) of this act provides $300,000,000
for assistance for Jordan under this heading, and the Secretary
of State shall consult with the Committee on additional FMF
assistance that may be provided under title VIII of this act.
In addition, the Secretary of State shall consult with the
Committee on additional funding requirements that may arise
from a further deterioration of regional stability caused by
the situation in Syria.
Lebanon.--Section 7041(e) of this act continues
restrictions on assistance for Lebanon under this heading, and
encourages the use of funds to expand the presence of the
Lebanese Armed Forces and police in communities with
significant Syrian refugee populations. The Secretary of State
shall consult with the Committee on additional funding
requirements that may arise from a further deterioration of
regional stability caused by the situation in Syria.
Mexico.--The Committee supports joint U.S.-Mexican efforts
to strengthen judicial and law enforcement capacity to address
narcotics trafficking and other organized crime and corruption
in Mexico, and remains concerned with impunity among Mexican
military and police forces for violations of human rights. In
accordance with section 7045(g) of this act, 15 percent of the
funds under the INCLE and FMF headings that are available for
assistance for the Mexican army and police may be obligated
only if the Secretary of State reports to the Committee that:
--the Government of Mexico is investigating and prosecuting
violations of human rights in civilian courts;
--the Government of Mexico is enforcing prohibitions against
torture and the use of testimony obtained through
torture;
--the Mexican military and police are immediately
transferring detainees to the custody of civilian
judicial authorities, in accordance with Mexican law,
and are cooperating with such authorities in such
cases; and
--the Government of Mexico is searching for the victims of
disappearances and prosecuting those responsible for
such crimes.
Morocco.--The Committee notes that Morocco is a strategic
ally in North Africa where the United States has an interest in
preventing terrorism and promoting democracy. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to update the report required by
section 7041(g) of division I of Public Law 112-74, to include
steps taken during the previous 12 months by the Government of
Morocco to release political prisoners and support a human
rights monitoring and reporting role for the U.N. Mission in
Western Sahara in cooperation with the U.N. High Commissioner
for Human Rights. Funds in this act may not be used to procure
defense articles or services for use in the territory of the
Western Sahara.
Nepal.--The Committee remains concerned that, despite
numerous violations of human rights and the laws of war during
the period 1995 to 2005, the Nepal army continues to shield
itself from punishment and has promoted officers accused of
such crimes. The Committee is further concerned with efforts by
the Government of Nepal to provide amnesty to former combatants
on both sides of the conflict who have been implicated in
crimes against humanity, which could impede future U.S.
assistance.
Nigeria.--The Committee is concerned that the Nigerian army
has been ineffective in countering violent extremism, including
that conducted by Boko Haram, and has a history of corruption,
killings, rape, and other abuses of civilians, and a lack of
accountability. The Committee supports efforts to punish army
personnel who are culpable of such misconduct, and to train and
equip army units that are not associated with such crimes to
carry out operations to protect Nigerian civilians from further
attacks by Boko Haram.
Philippines.--The Committee recommends assistance under
this heading for the Philippines to enhance maritime security.
The Committee notes that the Government of the Philippines has
stated that it is taking steps to reduce extra-judicial
executions by military officers and militias, but new cases
have been reported and impunity for these crimes remains a
concern. In accordance with section 7043(f) of this act, funds
under this heading may be obligated for assistance for the
Philippine army only if the Secretary of State certifies and
reports to the Committee that the Government of the Philippines
is:
--investigating and prosecuting army personnel who are
credibly alleged to have committed, or aided or
abetted, extra-judicial executions, forced
disappearances, and other gross violations of human
rights, and strengthening government institutions
working to eliminate such crimes;
--implementing a policy of promoting army personnel who
demonstrate professionalism and respect for human
rights;
--taking steps to ensure that the Philippine army and
paramilitary groups under its control are not engaging
in acts of intimidation or violence against journalists
or human rights defenders.
Security Force Accountability Assistance.--The Committee
supports the use of funds under this heading and the INCLE
heading to encourage and support foreign governments in
investigating, prosecuting, and punishing military and police
personnel who are credibly alleged to have committed gross
violations of human rights, in accordance with section 620M(c)
of the FAA. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
develop and implement a strategy to provide: (1) technical
assistance in support of such investigations and prosecutions;
(2) assistance to strengthen the internal accountability
mechanisms and technical capacity of foreign governments to
bring such personnel to justice; and (3) support for NGOs that
monitor and document gross violations. The strategy should
focus on providing assistance beyond traditional uses of funds
for judicial and law enforcement capacity building in order to
enhance internal accountability for, and oversight of, military
and police conduct, and should include a plan for using a
portion of funds appropriated under such headings for this
purpose. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
consult with the Committee not less than 180 days after
enactment of this act on progress in implementing such
strategy.
Security Sector Reform.--The Committee directs that funds
appropriated by this act for security sector reform shall be
implemented in a manner consistent with the roles,
responsibilities and guiding principles of the February 2009
``Security Sector Reform'' paper prepared jointly by USAID, the
Department of Defense, and the Department of State.
Somalia.--The Committee does not support lethal assistance
for the Somali army and notes that none was included in the
President's budget request. The Committee supports reform of
Somali security forces to ensure they are clan and regionally
representative, demonstrate a commitment to respect human
rights and the rule of law, have a clear command and control
structure, and do not use child soldiers.
Sri Lanka.--The Committee continues restrictions on
assistance, export licenses, sales and transfers of equipment
for the Sri Lankan military unless, in accordance with section
7044(e) of this act, the Secretary of State certifies and
reports to the Committee that the Government of Sri Lanka is:
--conducting credible, thorough investigations of war crimes
and violations of international humanitarian law by
government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil
Eelam;
--bringing to justice individuals who have been credibly
alleged to have committed such violations;
--supporting and cooperating with any U.N. investigation of
war crimes and violations of international humanitarian
law;
--implementing policies to protect judicial independence;
freedom of expression, association, assembly, and
religion; the right of political parties, civil society
organizations, and journalists to operate without
harassment or interference; and due process of law,
including ending arrest and detention under emergency-
type regulations;
--providing access to detainees by humanitarian
organizations; and
--implementing policies to promote reconciliation and justice
including the demilitarization of public administration
and development activities in the north, and devolution
of power.
Uzbekistan.--The Committee notes the cooperation of the
Government of Uzbekistan in the transport of supplies and
equipment in and out of Afghanistan. The Committee is
concerned, however, that the Government of Uzbekistan continues
to repress its own citizens, and urges the Department of State
to encourage the Government of Uzbekistan to cooperate with
U.N. human rights monitors, guarantee freedom of expression and
of the media, implement conventions against child labor, and
fully align its election processes with the Organization for
Security Cooperation in Europe guidelines.
The Committee is concerned with political prisoners in
Uzbekistan, including Salijon Abdurakhmanov, Dilmurod Sayid,
and Akzam Turgunov, and urges the Secretary of State to seek
their release.
TITLE V
MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $344,020,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 303,439,000
Committee recommendation................................ 351,000,000
The Committee recommends $351,000,000 for International
Organizations and Programs.
Organization of American States.--The Committee recognizes
the essential role of the IACHR in providing justice for
victims of human rights violations and protecting fundamental
freedoms in many Latin American countries whose justice systems
are weak and influenced by corruption. The Committee recommends
$2,000,000 for a U.S. voluntary contribution to the IACHR, of
which not less than $500,000 is for the Office of the Special
Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. The Committee remains
concerned with actions by several governments in the region to
persecute independent journalists and curtail freedom of the
press, and supports efforts of the Special Rapporteur to defend
the rights of journalists.
United Nations.--The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to continue to post U.S. voluntary contributions under
this heading which are provided to the United Nations and its
affiliated agencies on the Department of State's Web site in a
timely manner.
The Committee recommends $5,830,000 for a U.S. voluntary
contribution to the UNHCHR, including to support UNHCHR offices
in Honduras, Colombia, and Mexico.
The Committee recommends up to $700,000 for the World
Heritage Fund.
The Committee encourages the FAO to work with land grant
institutions of higher learning in the United States to meet
global food security challenges, including through aquatic food
production.
The Committee is concerned that the census conducted in
Burma, which was developed and implemented with assistance from
UNFPA, exacerbated ethnic tensions and violence, particularly
within Rohingya populations. The Committee notes that no U.S.
funds were used for the census.
Funds in this account are allocated according to the
following table and are subject to the provisions of section
7019 of this act:
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Programs recommendation
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International Civil Aviation Organization............... 800
International Conservation Programs..................... 7,900
International Development Law Organization.............. 600
International Maritime Organization..................... 360
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/U.N. Framework 11,700
Convention on Climate Change...........................
International Chemicals and Toxin Programs.............. 3,610
Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund..................... 25,500
OAS Development Assistance Programs..................... 3,000
OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy.................... 4,500
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights............... 2,000
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and 50
Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia....................
U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 3,000
U.N. Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the 1,250
Field of Human Rights..................................
U.N. Women.............................................. 7,500
U.N. Human Settlements Program.......................... 1,400
U.N. Capital Development Fund........................... 900
U.N. Democracy Fund..................................... 4,200
U.N. Development Program................................ 80,000
U.N. Environment Program................................ 7,550
World Heritage Fund..................................... 700
U.N. Children's Fund.................................... 132,000
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights................. 5,830
U.N. Population Fund.................................... 37,500
U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.............. 6,500
World Meteorological Organization....................... 1,650
World Trade Organization Technical Assistance........... 1,000
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Total, International Organizations and Programs... 351,000
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $2,616,729,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 2,885,504,159
Committee recommendation................................ 2,854,754,000
Enduring operations................................. 2,849,754,000
Overseas contingency operations..................... 5,000,000
The Committee recommends $2,849,754,000 for contributions
to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
[IBRD], the International Development Association [IDA] and the
IDA Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative [MDRI], the Global
Environment Facility, the Clean Technology Fund, the Strategic
Climate Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank, the
Multilateral Investment Fund [MIF], the Asian Development Bank
[ADB], the Asian Development Fund [ADF], the African
Development Bank [AfDB], the African Development Fund [AfDF]
and the AfDF Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative, the
International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD], and the
International Monetary Fund [IMF]. An additional $5,000,000 in
title VIII under this heading is designated for OCO.
The President's budget request did not include funding for
the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program [GAFSP]. The
Committee does not recommend additional funds for GAFSP as
sufficient funds made available in prior appropriations acts
exist to meet the U.S. pledge.
The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury to
inform the Committee in a timely manner of any proposal for
financing by any such IFI for infrastructure projects or other
activities that would cause irreparable harm to the
environment, forced displacement of local people, or other
violations of human rights.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall apply sections 7029(c)
and (d) of division K of Public Law 113-76 to funds made
available under this title, as appropriate.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $143,750,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 136,563,000
Committee recommendation................................ 136,563,000
The Committee recommends $136,563,000 for the Global
Environment Facility.
TRANSITION FUND
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015................................... $5,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,000,000
Enduring operations.................................................
Overseas contingency operations..................... 5,000,000
The Committee does not recommend $5,000,000 for Transition
Fund, a multi-donor trust fund established to assist Arab
countries in transition, including Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan,
Morocco, Libya, and Yemen, in this title as requested. The
Committee recommends $5,000,000 in title VIII under Transition
Fund for these purposes.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $1,355,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 1,290,600,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,285,000,000
MULTILATERAL DEBT RELIEF INITIATIVE
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015................................... $78,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 78,900,000
The Committee recommends $1,285,000,000 for Contribution to
the International Development Association, for the first of
three annual payments to the 17th replenishment of IDA [IDA-
17]. In addition, the Committee recommends $78,900,000 for
payment to the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.
The Committee notes that the World Bank is reviewing its
environmental and social safeguard policies. The Committee
supports mandatory, enforceable requirements to maximize
development results, and the Committee will continue to assess
the Bank's progress in adopting effective safeguard policies.
Such policies should require for all Bank actions (including
policy and program based lending, borrower systems, country
assistance strategies, and public-private partnerships) public
availability of an assessment of environmental, social and
human rights impacts at least 120 days prior to Board
consideration of any proposed action which could have a
significant environmental, social or human rights impact.
The Committee is concerned with the impact of Bank actions
on persons with disabilities, and notes that the World Bank's
current safeguard policies do not expressly address the special
needs of persons with disabilities and children at risk of
exploitative labor. The Committee directs the Secretary of the
Treasury to seek protections to prevent children from being
exploited economically and to promote access for persons with
disabilities during the Bank's safeguard policy review.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $186,957,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 192,920,689
Committee recommendation................................ 192,920,689
The Committee recommends $192,920,689 for Contribution to
the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development,
$117,420,689 for the fourth of five installments to the World
Bank's General Capital Increase [GCI] and $3,700,000 toward the
prior GCI installment for arrears, which fund the IBRD,
$69,600,000 for the third of four payments to the World Bank's
selective capital increase [SCI], and $2,200,000 toward the
prior SCI installment for arrears.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that
the U.S. Governor of the IBRD may subscribe to the callable
portion of the U.S. share of the GCI in an amount not to exceed
$2,928,990,899 in fiscal year 2015.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $184,630,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 201,253,000
Committee recommendation................................ 201,253,000
The Committee recommends $201,253,000 for Contribution to
the Clean Technology Fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $49,900,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 63,184,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,184,000
The Committee recommends $63,184,000 for Contribution to
the Strategic Climate Fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $102,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 102,020,448
Committee recommendation................................ 102,020,448
The Committee recommends $102,020,448 for Contribution to
the Inter-American Development Bank, which is for the fourth of
five U.S. paid-in capital contributions to the IDB's ninth GCI.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that
the U.S. Governor of the IDB may subscribe to the callable
portion of the U.S. share of the ninth GCI in an amount not to
exceed $4,098,794,833 in fiscal year 2015.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT
FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $6,298,000
Budget estimate, 2015...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 10,000,000
The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for Contribution to
the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund.
The Committee supports the MIF and its track record of
assisting low-income populations in Latin America and the
Caribbean through grants and debt and equity financing, and is
concerned that the proposed restructuring of the MIF may
diminish its effectiveness. The Committee recommends
$10,000,000 to continue to pay down the $29,200,000 in arrears
owed by the United States to the MIF, subject to prior
consultation with the Committees on Appropriations.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $106,586,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 112,194,435
Committee recommendation................................ 112,194,435
The Committee recommends $112,194,435 for Contribution to
the Asian Development Bank, $106,594,435 for the last of five
scheduled U.S. paid-in capital contributions to the ADB's fifth
GCI and $5,600,000 for arrears from prior year commitments.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that
the U.S. Governor of the ADB may subscribe to the callable
portion of the U.S. share of the GCI-V in an amount not to
exceed $2,558,048,769 in fiscal year 2015.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $109,854,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 115,250,000
Committee recommendation................................ 100,100,000
The Committee recommends $100,100,000 for Contribution to
the Asian Development Fund, $89,900,000 for the first of four
contributions under the 10th replenishment of the ADF [AsDF-XI]
and $10,200,000 for arrears from prior year commitments.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $32,418,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 34,118,587
Committee recommendation................................ 34,118,587
The Committee recommends $34,118,587 for Contribution to
the African Development Bank, $32,418,587 for the fourth of
eight installments of the U.S. paid-in capital subscription to
the AfDB's sixth GCI and $1,700,000 to repurchase shares that
were forfeited due to the payment shortfall in fiscal year
2013.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that
the U.S. Governor of the AfDB may subscribe to the callable
portion of the U.S. share of the sixth GCI in an amount not to
exceed $507,860,808 in fiscal year 2015.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $176,336,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 195,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 175,000,000
MULTILATERAL DEBT RELIEF INITIATIVE
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015................................... $13,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 13,500,000
The Committee recommends $175,000,000 for Contribution to
the African Development Fund, for the first of three
installments to the 13th replenishment of the AfDF [AfDF-13].
In addition, the Committee recommends $13,500,000 for payment
to the MDRI.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $30,000,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000,000
The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for Contribution to
the International Fund for Agricultural Development for the
third of three installments for the ninth replenishment of
IFAD.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY PROGRAMS
UNITED STATES QUOTA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015................................... $315,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 315,000,000
LOANS TO INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
(INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2014....................................................
Budget estimate, 2015\1\................................ -$1,261,000,000
Committee recommendation\1\............................. -1,261,000,000
\1\Rescinds funding appropriated in the Supplemental Appropriations Act
of 2009 (Public Law 111-32).
The Committee recommends $315,000,000 to increase the U.S.
quota at the International Monetary Fund by 40,871,800,000
Special Drawing Rights [SDRs], and rescinds $1,261,000,000 from
funds appropriated in Public Law 111-32 to reduce the U.S.
participation in the New Arrangements to Borrow [NAB] by an
equal amount of SDRs. The Committee notes that the increase in
SDRs in the U.S. quota to the IMF and the simultaneous decrease
in SDRs in the U.S. contribution to the NAB will not change the
overall U.S. commitment to the IMF.
Section 7071(d) of this act authorizes the decrease in SDRs
in the U.S. participation in the NAB, the United States to
accept an amendment to the IMF Articles of Agreement that will
change the composition of the IMF Executive Board while
preserving the U.S. seat on the Board, and the increase in SDRs
to the U.S. quota.
TITLE VI
EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
Export-Import Bank of the United States
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $5,100,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 5,750,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,750,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $115,500,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 117,650,000
Committee recommendation................................ 107,500,000
The Committee recommends $5,750,000 for the Inspector
General and $107,500,000 for administrative expenses for the
Ex-Im Bank, of which $2,000,000 is to increase Ex-Im Bank's
underwriting staff to support small business financing, export
expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa, and Power Africa, and not less
than $2,000,000 is to further improve Ex-Im Bank's risk
management process.
The act includes a provision directing that not less than
$23,000,000 of the funds made available under this heading in
this act be used to support personnel and other costs directly
related to small business transactions.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
NONCREDIT ACCOUNT
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $62,574,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 71,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,000,000
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $27,371,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee recommends $63,000,000 for administrative
expenses and $25,000,000 for program account for the subsidy
costs of direct and guaranteed loans for OPIC.
The Committee supports the implementation of a memorandum
of understanding between OPIC and the USAID OIG, and directs
the OPIC president to implement a fiscal year 2015 agreement,
including an inspection/audit plan, as authorized, and allocate
adequate funding to support the mutually agreed upon plan in
fiscal year 2015 to reimburse the USAID OIG for costs related
to oversight and audit functions.
The Committee encourages OPIC to consult with relevant
Federal agencies and civil society organizations on the
advisability of adopting an investment policy that supports the
export of nuclear energy products and services, while
safeguarding nuclear materials, to countries that are
developing or expanding their nuclear energy program. U.S.
participation in global nuclear development could enhance
nuclear powerplant safety and reliability, increase influence
over nuclear nonproliferation policy, and create American jobs.
The Committee recognizes, however, that such an investment
policy would raise serious nonproliferation issues needing
thorough consideration, as many countries lack the ability to
safeguard nuclear material.
The Committee encourages OPIC to use its existing budget
and statutory authorities to support small businesses and
cooperatives in connection with OPIC's overseas cooperative
development programs. Such programs should include food
security, credit, housing, agribusiness, technology transfer,
rural telecommunications and electrification, private
enterprise development, and healthcare.
The Committee recommends that of the funds available to
finance and insure energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, not
less than 50 percent be allocated to support localized,
distributive, grid connected and off-grid electricity
generation programs. The Committee recognizes that renewable
energy is important to increasing energy access in sub-Saharan
Africa, particularly in rural communities and in urban areas
where renewable energy can serve as a bridge to, or component
of, on-grid power solutions, and directs OPIC to maintain its
commitment to renewable energy projects at 2013 levels or
greater.
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Appropriations, 2014.................................... $55,073,000
Budget estimate, 2015................................... 67,700,000
Committee recommendation................................ 60,000,000
The Committee recommends $60,000,000 for the Trade and
Development Agency.
TITLE VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 7001. Allowances and Differentials
Sec. 7002. Unobligated Balances Report
Sec. 7003. Consulting Services
Sec. 7004. Diplomatic Facilities
Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions
Sec. 7006. Local Guard Contracts
Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries
Sec. 7008. Coups d'Etat
Sec. 7009. Transfer Authority
Sec. 7010. Military Assistance Reports
Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds
Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default
Sec. 7013. Prohibition on Taxation of United States
Assistance
Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds
Sec. 7015. Notification Requirements
Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment
Sec. 7017. Limitation on Availability of Funds for
International Organizations and Programs
Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and
Involuntary Sterilization
Sec. 7019. Allocations
Sec. 7020. Representation and Entertainment Expenses
Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Governments
Supporting International Terrorism
Sec. 7022. Authorization Requirements
Sec. 7023. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity
Sec. 7024. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American
Foundation and United States African Development Foundation
Sec. 7025. Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities
Sec. 7026. Separate Accounts
Sec. 7027. Eligibility for Assistance
Sec. 7028. Local Competition
Sec. 7029. International Financial Institutions
Sec. 7030. Debt-for-Development
Sec. 7031. Financial Management and Budget Transparency
Sec. 7032. Democracy Programs
Sec. 7033. Multi-Year Pledges
Sec. 7034. Special Provisions
Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel
Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood
Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian
Authority
Sec. 7038. Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian
Broadcasting Corporation
Sec. 7039. Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza
Sec. 7040. Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian
Authority
Sec. 7041. Middle East and North Africa
Sec. 7042. Africa
Sec. 7043. East Asia and the Pacific
Sec. 7044. South and Central Asia
Sec. 7045. Western Hemisphere
Sec. 7046. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations
Members
Sec. 7047. War Crimes Tribunals
Sec. 7048. United Nations
Sec. 7049. Community-based Police Assistance
Sec. 7050. Global Internet Freedom
Sec. 7051. International Conferences
Sec. 7052. Aircraft Transfers and Coordination
Sec. 7053. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed By
Foreign Governments
Sec. 7054. Landmines and Cluster Munitions
Sec. 7055. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda
Sec. 7056. Limitation of Residence Expenses
Sec. 7057. United States Agency for International
Development Management
Sec. 7058. Global Health Activities
Sec. 7059. Gender Equality
Sec. 7060. Sector Allocations
Sec. 7061. Uzbekistan
Sec. 7062. Requests for Documents
Sec. 7063. United Nations Population Fund
Sec. 7064. Budget Documents
Sec. 7065. International Prison Conditions
Sec. 7066. Prohibition on Use of Torture
Sec. 7067. Extradition
Sec. 7068. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles
Sec. 7069. Independent States of the Former Soviet Union
Sec. 7070. Russia
Sec. 7071. International Monetary Fund
Sec. 7072. Prohibition on First Class Travel
Sec. 7073. Public Posting of Report
Sec. 7074. Assistance for United States Citizens and
Nationals Wrongly Detained Abroad
Sec. 7075. Arms Trade Treaty
Sec. 7076. Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Sec. 7077. Special Defense Acquisition Fund
Sec. 7078. Use of Funds in Contravention of this Act
Sec. 7079. Disability Programs
Sec. 7080. Impact on Jobs in the United States
Sec. 7081. Authority for Replenishments
Sec. 7082. Rescission of Funds
Sec. 7083. Border Crossing Card Fee for Minors
Sec. 7084. Small Grants Program
Sec. 7085. Consular Notification Compliance
Sec. 7086. Fulbright University Vietnam
Sec. 7087. Assistance for Foreign Nongovernmental
Organizations
TITLE VIII
OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
The Committee recommends a total of $8,625,000,000 for OCO
for the Department of State, USAID, and related agency and
programs.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
The Committee recommends $1,350,803,000 for Diplomatic and
Consular Programs, of which $989,706,000 is for Worldwide
Security Protection, including for security costs in Iraq. The
amount provided is for the extraordinary costs of operations in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and areas of unrest, and is
designated for OCO.
The Committee directs that the spend plan required by
section 7064 of this act include a detailed description of
designated amounts by category, breakout costs of operations by
location, and staffing levels for each location and provincial
area, where applicable. In addition, with respect to funds
transferred to other agencies in support of Afghanistan
operations, the spend plan should include projected transfer
amounts and the number of staff supported by each agency.
CONFLICT STABILIZATION OPERATIONS
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for Conflict
Stabilization Operations for deployment costs, including to
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Syria, and is designated for OCO.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
The Committee recommends $56,900,000 for Office of
Inspector General, which is for SIGAR for the extraordinary
costs of program oversight in Afghanistan, and is designated
for OCO.
Section 7064 of this act requires the relevant department,
agency, or organization to submit to the Committee a spend plan
for funds appropriated in titles I and II of this act. The
Committee expects SIGAR to submit such plan not later than 30
days after enactment of this act.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
The Committee recommends $260,800,000 for Embassy Security,
Construction, and Maintenance which is equal to the budget
request, and is designated for OCO.
PEACEKEEPING RESPONSE MECHANISM
The Committee does not recommend $150,000,000 requested by
the President for Peacekeeping Response Mechanism. However, the
Committee recommends additional funding for CCF under this
title and provides transfer authority to address increasing and
unanticipated peacekeeping requirements.
International Organizations
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Committee recommends $74,400,000 for Contributions to
International Organizations for the extraordinary costs of
operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and is designated for OCO.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Funds Appropriated to the President
OPERATING EXPENSES
The Committee recommends $171,585,000 for Operating
Expenses for the extraordinary costs of operations in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq and is designated for OCO.
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
The Committee recommends $1,235,000,000 for International
Disaster Assistance for the extraordinary costs of the U.S.
response to humanitarian crises resulting from conflict,
including in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon,
Jordan, Yemen, and countries in Africa, and is designated for
OCO.
COMPLEX CRISES FUND
The Committee recommends $217,882,000 for Complex Crises
Fund for the extraordinary costs of responding to humanitarian
and security crises and political transitions globally,
including in the Middle East and North Africa, and Central
America, and is designated for OCO. Section 8003 of this act
provides authority to transfer such funds to, and merge with,
funds under the PKO and CIPA headings under this title.
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
The Committee recommends $1,660,000,000 for Economic
Support Fund for the extraordinary costs of operations in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Central
America, and is designated for OCO.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Migration and Refugee Assistance
The Committee recommends $1,912,000,000 for Migration and
Refugee Assistance for the extraordinary costs of the U.S.
response to humanitarian crises, including in the Middle East,
South Asia, and Africa, and is designated for OCO.
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
The Committee recommends $556,010,000 for Contributions for
International Peacekeeping Activities for the extraordinary
costs of peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Central African
Republic, and Mali, and is designated for OCO.
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
The Committee recommends $292,000,000 for International
Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement for the extraordinary
costs of contingency operations, including in Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, the Middle East, Africa, Central
America, and for counterterrorism programs, and is designated
for OCO.
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs
The Committee recommends $85,225,000 for Nonproliferation,
Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs for the
extraordinary costs of contingency operations, including in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and for counterterrorism
programs, and is designated for OCO.
Peacekeeping Operations
The Committee recommends $225,395,000 for Peacekeeping
Operations for the extraordinary costs of contingency
operations in Somalia, peacekeeping operations in Mali, Central
African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan,
and for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership, and is
designated for OCO.
Funds Appropriated to the President
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
The Committee recommends $507,000,000 for the Foreign
Military Financing Program for the extraordinary costs of
contingency operations in Pakistan and Iraq, and is designated
for OCO.
MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
International Financial Institutions
TRANSITION FUND
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for Transition Fund, a
new multi-donor trust fund for extraordinary costs to assist
Arab countries in transition, including Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan,
Morocco, Libya, and Yemen.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8001. Additional Appropriations.
Sec. 8002. Extension of Authorities and Conditions.
Sec. 8003 Transfer Authority. Subsection (b)(2) authorizes
transfer of not more than $25,000,000 from INCLE, PKO, and FMF
to the Global Security Contingency Fund.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a
general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify
each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes
an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the
provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act
or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.
The Committee is filing an original bill, which is not
covered under this rule, but reports this information in the
spirit of full disclosure.
Items providing funding for fiscal year 2015 which lack
authorization are as follows:
Administration of Foreign Affairs;
International Organizations;
International Commissions;
Department of State and Related Programs;
Broadcasting Board of Governors;
USAID Operating Expenses;
USAID Operating Expenses, Office of Inspector General;
USAID Capital Investment Fund;
Global Health Programs;
Development Assistance;
International Disaster Assistance;
Transition Initiatives;
Development Credit Authority;
Economic Support Fund;
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
Inter-American Foundation;
African Development Foundation;
Peace Corps;
Millennium Challenge Corporation;
Democracy Fund;
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
Complex Foreign Crises Fund;
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related
Assistance;
International Affairs Technical Assistance;
Debt Restructuring;
International Military Education and Training;
Foreign Military Financing Program;
Peacekeeping Operations;
International Organizations and Programs;
Clean Technology Fund;
Strategic Climate Fund; and
Global Security Contingency Fund.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 19, 2014,
the Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill (S.
2499) making appropriations for the Department of State,
foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes, provided
that the bill be subject to amendment and that the bill be
consistent with the subcommittee funding guidance, by a
recorded vote of 25-5, a quorum being present. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairwoman Mikulski Mr. Shelby
Mr. Leahy Mr. Cochran
Mr. Harkin Mr. McConnell
Mrs. Murray Mr. Alexander
Mrs. Feinstein Mr. Hoeven
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Johnson (SD)
Ms. Landrieu
Mr. Reed
Mr. Pryor
Mr. Tester
Mr. Udall
Mrs. Shaheen
Mr. Merkley
Mr. Begich
Mr. Coons
Ms. Collins
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Graham
Mr. Kirk
Mr. Coats
Mr. Blunt
Mr. Moran
Mr. Johanns
Mr. Boozman
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that the Committee
report on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any
statute or part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the
statute or part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and
(b) a comparative print of that part of the bill or joint
resolution making the amendment and of the statute or part
thereof proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through
type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate
typographical devices the omissions and insertions which would
be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form
recommended by the Committee.''
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black
brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 7--INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
Subchapter XIII--International Development Association
Sec. 284x. Sixteenth replenishment
(a) The United States Governor of the International
Development Association is authorized to contribute on behalf
of the United States $4,075,500,000 to the sixteenth
replenishment of the resources of the Association, subject to
obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $4,075,500,000
for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 28. SEVENTEENTH REPLENISHMENT.
(a) The United States Governor of the International
Development Association is authorized to contribute on behalf
of the United States $3,871,800,000 to the seventeenth
replenishment of the resources of the Association, subject to
obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $3,871,800,000
for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 29. MULTILATERAL DEBT RELIEF.
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to
contribute, on behalf of the United States, not more than
$565,020,000 to the International Development Association for
the purpose of funding debt relief costs under the Multilateral
Debt Relief Initiative incurred in the period governed by the
seventeenth replenishment of resources of the International
Development Association, subject to obtaining the necessary
appropriations and without prejudice to any funding
arrangements in existence on the date of the enactment of this
section.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, not more than
$565,020,000 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) In this section, the term ``Multilateral Debt Relief
Initiative' means the proposal set out in the G8 Finance
Ministers'' Communique entitled ``Conclusions on Development,''
done at London, June 11, 2005, and reaffirmed by G8 Heads of
State at the Gleneagles Summit on July 8, 2005.
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Subchapter XIV--Asian Development Bank
Sec. 285dd. Ninth replenishment
(a) The United States Governor of the Bank is authorized to
contribute, on behalf of the United States, $461,000,000 to the
ninth replenishment of the resources of the Fund, subject to
obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $461,000,000 for
payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 35. TENTH REPLENISHMENT.
(a) The United States Governor of the Bank is authorized to
contribute, on behalf of the United States, $359,600,000 to the
tenth replenishment of the resources of the Fund, subject to
obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $359,600,000 for
payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
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Subchapter XV--International Monetary Fund and Bank for Reconstruction
and Development
Sec. 286e-2. Loans to Fund
(a) Limitations
* * * * * * *
(b) Authorization of appropriations; repayments available for
loans to Fund
(1) For the purpose of making loans to the International
Monetary Fund pursuant to subsection (a)(1) of this section,
there is authorized to be appropriated 6,712,000,000 Special
Drawing Rights, except that prior to activation, the Secretary
of the Treasury shall certify whether supplementary resources
are needed to forestall or cope with an impairment of the
international monetary system and that the Fund has fully
explored other means of funding, to remain available until
expended to meet calls by the International Monetary Fund. Any
payments made to the United States by the International
Monetary Fund as a repayment on account of the principal of a
loan made under this section shall continue to be available for
loans to the International Monetary Fund only to the extent
that such amounts are not subject to cancellation.
(2) For the purpose of making loans to the International
Monetary Fund pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of this section,
there is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed the
dollar equivalent of 75,000,000,000 Special Drawing Rights, in
addition to any amounts previously authorized under this
section, except that prior to activation, the Secretary of the
Treasury shall report to Congress on whether supplementary
resources are needed to forestall or cope with an impairment of
the international monetary system and whether the Fund has
fully explored other means of funding, to remain available
until expended to meet calls by the Fund. Any payments made to
the United States by the Fund as a repayment on account of the
principal of a loan made under this section shall continue to
be available for loans to the Fundonly to the extent that such
amounts are not subject to cancellation.
* * * * * * *
Sec. 286vv. Capital stock increases
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(4) Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under
paragraph (3), $278,370,088 shall be for paid in shares of the
Bank, and $4,361,131,378 shall be for callable shares of the
Bank.
SEC. 71. ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE
FUND.
The United States Governor of the Fund may accept the
amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund as proposed
in resolution 66-2 of the Board of Governors of the Fund.
SEC. 72. QUOTA INCREASE.
(a) In General.--The United States Governor of the Fund may
consent to an increase in the quota of the United States in the
Fund equivalent to 40,871,800,000 Special Drawing Rights.
(b) Subject to Appropriations.--The authority provided by
subsection (a) shall be effective only to such extent or in
such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.
* * * * * * *
Subchapter XX--World Health Organization
Sec. 290g-20. Twelfth replenishment
(a) The United States Governor of the Fund is authorized to
contribute on behalf of the United States $585,000,000 to the
twelfth replenishment of the resources of the Fund, subject to
obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $585,000,000 for
payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 223. THIRTEENTH REPLENISHMENT.
(a) The United States Governor of the Fund is authorized to
contribute on behalf of the United States $585,000,000 to the
thirteenth replenishment of the resources of the Fund, subject
to obtaining the necessary appropriations.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $585,000,000 for
payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
SEC. 224. MULTILATERAL DEBT RELIEF.
(a) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to
contribute, on behalf of the United States, not more than
$54,620,000 to the African Development Fund for the purpose of
funding debt relief costs under the Multilateral Debt Relief
Initiative incurred in the period governed by the thirteenth
replenishment of resources of the African Development Fund,
subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations and without
prejudice to any funding arrangements in existence on the date
of the enactment of this section.
(b) In order to pay for the United States contribution
provided for in subsection (a), there are authorized to be
appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, not more than
$54,620,000 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) In this section, the term ``Multilateral Debt Relief
Initiative'' means the proposal set out in the G8 Finance
Ministers' Communique entitled ``Conclusions on Development,''
done at London, June 11, 2005, and reaffirmed by G8 Heads of
State at the Gleneagles Summit on July 8, 2005.
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 32--FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Subchapter I--International Development
PART I--DECLARATION OF POLICY; DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 2151b-4. Assistance to combat malaria
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(d) Coordination
In carrying out this section, the President shall
coordinate with the World Health Organization, the Global Fund
to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, the Department of
Health and Human Services (the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the National Institutes of Health), and other
organizations with respect to the development and
implementation of a comprehensive malaria control program.
SEC. 104D. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or
policy, in determining eligibility for assistance authorized
under sections 104, 104A, 104B, and 104C--
(1) a foreign nongovernmental organization shall
not be ineligible for such assistance solely on the
basis of health or medical services, including
counseling and referral services, provided by such
organization with non-United States Government funds if
such services are permitted in the country in which
they are being provided and would not violate United
States law if provided in the United States; and
(2) a foreign nongovernmental organization shall
not be subject to requirements relating to the use of
non-United States Government funds for advocacy and
lobbying activities other than those that apply to
United States nongovernmental organizations receiving
assistance under this part.
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FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-167
ESTABLISHING CATEGORIES OF ALIENS FOR PURPOSES OF REFUGEE
DETERMINATIONS
Sec. 599D. (a) In General.-- * * *
(b) Establishment of Categories.--
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3) Within the number of admissions of refugees
allocated for each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992
for refugees who are nationals of the Soviet Union
under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act and within the number of such
admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993,
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 [and
2014] 2014, and 2015 for refugees who are nationals of
the independent states of the former Soviet Union,
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
President shall allocate one thousand of such
admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are
within the category of aliens described in paragraph
(2)(B).
* * * * * * *
(e) Period of Application.--
(1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on
the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 21, 1989]
and shall only apply to applications for refugee status
submitted before June 1, [2014] 2015.
(2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made
after the date of the enactment of this Act and before
June 1, [2014] 2015.
(3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to
reapplications for refugee status submitted before June
1, [2014] 2015.
* * * * * * *
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN SOVIET AND INDOCHINESE PAROLEES
Sec. 599E. (a) In General.-- * * *
* * * * * * *
(b) Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.--The benefits
provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who--
(1) * * *
(2) was inspected and granted parole into the
United States during the period beginning, on August
15, 1988, and ending or September 30, [2014] 2015,
after being denied refugee status.
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OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED AND EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT,
1999 (PUBLIC LAW 105-277)
DIVISION A--OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS
TITLE IV--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES
RELATED AGENCIES
General Provisions--Department of State and Related Agencies
Sec. 410. (a)(1)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of
law and subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of State and
the Attorney General shall impose, for the processing of any
application for the issuance of a machine readable combined
border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under section
101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, [a fee of
$13] a fee equal to one-half the fee that would otherwise apply
for processing a machine readable combined border crossing
identification card and nonimmigrant visa (for recovery of the
costs of manufacturing the combined card and visa) in the case
of any alien under 15 years of age where the application for
the machine readable combined border crossing card and
nonimmigrant visa is made in Mexico by a citizen of Mexico who
has at least one parent or guardian who has a visa under such
section or is applying for a machine readable combined border
crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under such section as well.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999, PUBLIC LAW 106-113
APPENDIX G--H.R. 3427
TITLE VII--INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMISSIONS
Subtitle B--United Nations Activities
SEC. 721. UNITED NATIONS POLICY ON ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIANS.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(c) Annual Reports.--On January 15 of each year, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees (in classified or unclassified form as
appropriate) on--
[(1) actions taken by representatives of the United
States to encourage the nations of the Western Europe
and Others Group (WEOG) to accept Israel into their
regional bloc;
[(2) other measures being undertaken, and which
will be undertaken, to ensure and promote Israel's full
and equal participation in the United Nations; and
[(3) steps taken by the United States under
subsection (b) to secure abolition by the United
Nations of groups described in that subsection.]
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CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001, PUBLIC LAW 106-554
APPENDIX D--H.R. 5666
DIVISION B
TITLE II--VIETNAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACT OF 2000
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Vietnam Education
Foundation Act of 2000''.
* * * * * * *
SEC. 203. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education'' has the meaning
given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(4) Fulbright university vietnam.--The term
``Fulbright University Vietnam'' means an independent,
not-for-profit academic institution to be established
in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
(5) Trust for university innovation in vietnam.--
The term ``Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam''
means a not-for-profit organization founded in 2012,
which is engaged in promoting institutional innovation
in Vietnamese higher education.
[(4)] (6) United states-vietnam debt agreement.--
The term ``United States-Vietnam debt agreement'' means
the Agreement Between the Government of the United
States of America and the Government of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam Regarding the Consolidation and
Rescheduling of Certain Debts Owed to, Guaranteed by,
or Insured by the United States Government and the
Agency for International Development, dated April 7,
1997.
* * * * * * *
SEC. 207. VIETNAM DEBT REPAYMENT FUND.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(c) Availability of the Funds.--
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(3) Transfer of excess funds to miscellaneous
receipts.-- Beginning with fiscal year 2002, and each
subsequent fiscal year through fiscal year 2018, the
Secretary of the Treasury shall withdraw from the Fund
and deposit in the Treasury of the United States as
miscellaneous receipts all moneys in the Fund in excess
of amounts made available to the Foundation under
paragraph (1).]
(3) Use of excess funds for fulbright university
vietnam.--During each of the fiscal years 2014 through
2018, amounts deposited into the Fund, in excess of the
amounts made available to the Foundation under
paragraph (1), shall be made available by the Secretary
of the Treasury, upon the request of the Secretary of
State, for grants to the Trust for University
Innovation in Vietnam for the purpose of supporting the
establishment of Fulbright University Vietnam.
SEC. 210. TERMINATION.
(a) In General.--The Foundation may not award any new
fellowship, or extend any existing fellowship, after September
30, 2016.
(b) Abolishment.--Effective 120 days after the expiration
of the last fellowship in effect under this title, the
Foundation is abolished.
SEC. 211. FULBRIGHT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM.
(a) Grants Authorized.--The Secretary of State may award 1
or more grants to the Trust for University Innovation in
Vietnam, which shall be used to support the establishment of
Fulbright University Vietnam.
(b) Application.--In order to receive 1 or more grants
pursuant to subsection (a), Trust for University Innovation in
Vietnam shall submit an application to the Secretary of State
at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such
information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(c) Minimum Standards.--As a condition of receiving grants
under this section, Trust for University Innovation in Vietnam
shall ensure that Fulbright University Vietnam--
(1) achieves standards comparable to those required
for accreditation in the United States;
(2) offers graduate and undergraduate level
teaching and research programs in a broad range of
fields, including public policy, management, and
engineering; and
(3) establishes a policy of academic freedom and
prohibits the censorship of dissenting or critical
views.
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 90 days after the last
day of each fiscal year, the Secretary of State shall submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees that
summarizes the activities carried out under this section during
such fiscal year.
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ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM ACT OF 2002, PUBLIC LAW
107-173
TITLE III--VISA ISSUANCE
SEC. 304. TERRORIST LOOKOUT COMMITTEES.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(f) Reports to Congress.--The Secretary of State shall
submit a report on a quarterly basis to the appropriate
committees of Congress on the status of the committees
established under subsection (a).]
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SUDAN PEACE ACT, PUBLIC LAW 107-245
[SEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENT.
[Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall
prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees
a report regarding the conflict in Sudan. Such report shall
include--
[(1) a description of the sources and current
status of Sudan's financing and construction of
infrastructure and pipelines for oil exploitation, the
effects of such financing and construction on the
inhabitants of the regions in which the oil fields are
located, and the ability of the Government of Sudan to
finance the war in Sudan with the proceeds of the oil
exploitation;
[(2) a description of the extent to which that
financing was secured in the United States or with
involvement of United States citizens;
[(3) the best estimates of the extent of aerial
bombardment by the Government of Sudan, including
targets, frequency, and best estimates of damage; and
[(4) a description of the extent to which
humanitarian relief has been obstructed or manipulated
by the Government of Sudan or other forces.]
* * * * * * *
[SEC. 11. INVESTIGATION OF WAR CRIMES.
[(a) In General.--The Secretary of State shall collect
information about incidents which may constitute crimes against
humanity, genocide, war crimes, and other violations of
international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict
in Sudan, including slavery, rape, and aerial bombardment of
civilian targets.
[(b) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary
ofState shall prepare and submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a detailed report on the information
that the Secretary of State has collected under subsection (a)
and any findings or determinations made by the Secretary on the
basis of that information. The report under this subsection may
be submitted as part of the report required under section 8.
[(c) Consultations With Other Departments.--In preparing
the report required by this section, the Secretary of State
shall consult and coordinate with all other Government
officials who have information necessary to complete the
report. Nothing contained in this section shall require the
disclosure, on a classified or unclassified basis, of
information that would jeopardize sensitive sources and methods
or other vital national security interests.]
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CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE ACT, PUBLIC LAW 108-19
[SEC. 12. REPORTS.
[(a) Annual Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act and every 12 months thereafter for
such period as this Act is in effect, the President shall
transmit to the Congress a report--
[(1) describing actions taken by countries that
have exported rough diamonds to the United States
during the preceding 12-month period to control the
exportation of the diamonds through the Kimberley
Process Certification Scheme;
[(2) describing whether there is statistical
information or other evidence that would indicate
efforts to circumvent the Kimberley Process
Certification Scheme, including cutting rough diamonds
for the purpose of circumventing the Kimberley Process
Certification Scheme;
[(3) identifying each country that, during the
preceding 12-month period, exported rough diamonds to
the United States and was exporting rough diamonds not
controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification
Scheme, if the failure to do so has significantly
increased the likelihood that those diamonds not so
controlled are being imported into the United States;
and
[(4) identifying any problems or obstacles
encountered in the implementation of this Act or the
Kimberly Process Certification Scheme.
[(b) Semiannual Reports.--For each country identified in
subsection (a)(3), the President, during such period as this
Act is in effect, shall, every 6 months after the initial
report in which the country was identified, transmit to the
Congress a report that explains what actions have been taken by
the United States or such country since the previous report to
ensure that diamonds the exportation of which was not
controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
are not being imported from that country into the United
States. The requirement to issue a semiannual report with
respect to a country under this subsection shall remain in
effect until such time as the country is controlling the
importation and exportation of rough diamonds through the
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.]
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EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEFENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON
TERROR, AND TSUNAMI RELIEF, 2005, PUBLIC LAW 109-13
DIVISION A--EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DEFENSE, THE
GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR, AND TSUNAMI RELIEF, 2005
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
REPORTING REQUIREMENT
[Sec. 2104. The Secretary of State shall submit to the
Committees on Appropriations not later than 30 days after
enactment, and prior to the initial obligation of funds
appropriated under this chapter, a report on the proposed uses
of all funds on a project-by-project basis, for which the
obligation of funds is anticipated: Provided, That up to 15
percent of funds appropriated under this chapter may be
obligated before the submission of the report subject to the
normal notification procedures of the Committees on
Appropriations: Provided further, That the report shall be
updated and submitted to the Committees on Appropriations every
six months and shall include information detailing how the
estimates and assumptions contained in previous reports have
changed: Provided further, That any new projects and increases
in funding of ongoing projects shall be subject to the prior
approval of the Committees on Appropriations: Provided further,
That the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 210 days following enactment of
this Act and annually thereafter, a report detailing on a
project-by-project basis the expenditure of funds appropriated
under this chapter until all funds have been fully expended.]
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SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008
TITLE I--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS, AND OTHER SECURITY-RELATED MATTERS
CHAPTER 4--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER C--GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 1405. (a) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(c) Notifications and Reports.--
[(1) Congressional notification.--The President
shall notify the appropriate congressional committees
in writing not later than 15 days before exercising the
waiver authority under subsection (a).
[(2) Annual report.--Not later than January 31,
2009, and annually thereafter, the President shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a
report that--
[(A) lists all waivers issued under
subsection (a) during the preceding year;
[(B) describes in detail the progress that
is being made in the implementation of the
commitment undertaken by North Korea, in the
Joint Statement of September 19, 2005, to
abandon all nuclear weapons and existing
nuclear programs as part of the verifiable
denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula;
[(C) discusses specifically any
shortcomings in the implementation by North
Korea of that commitment; and
(D) lists and describes the progress and
shortcomings, in the preceding year, of all
other programs promoting the elimination of the
capability of North Korea to develop, deploy,
transfer, or maintain weapons of mass
destruction or their delivery systems.
[(3) Report on verification measures relating to
north korea's nuclear programs.--
[(A) In general.--Not later than 15 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of State shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report
on verification measures relating to North
Korea's nuclear programs under the Six-Party
Talks Agreement of February 13, 2007, with
specific focus on how such verification
measures are defined under the Six-Party Talks
Agreement and understood by the United States
Government.
[(B) Matters to be included.--The report
required under subsection (A) shall include,
among other elements, a description of--
[(i) how the United States will
confirm that North Korea has ``provided
a complete and correct declaration of
all of its nuclear programs'';
[(ii) how the United States will
maintain a high and ongoing level of
confidence that North Korea has fully
met the terms of the Six-Party Talks
Agreement relating to its nuclear
programs;
[(iii) any diplomatic agreement
with North Korea regarding verification
measures relating to North Korea's
nuclear programs under the Six-Party
Talks Agreement (other than
implementing arrangements made during
on-site operations); and
[(iv) any significant and
continuing disagreement with North
Korea regarding verification measures
relating to North Korea's nuclear
programs under the Six-Party Talks
Agreement.
[(C) Form.--The report required under
subsection (A) shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.]
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PUBLIC LAW 112-192
An Act
To provide flexibility with respect to United States support for
assistance provided by international financial institutions for Burma,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
Upon a determination by the President that it is in the
national interest of the United States to support assistance
for Burma, the Secretary of the Treasury may instruct the
United States Executive Director at any international financial
institution to vote in favor of the provision of assistance for
Burma by the institution, notwithstanding any other provision
of law. The President shall provide the appropriate
congressional committees with a written notice of any such
determination.
* * * * * * *
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional
committees'' means the Committees on Foreign Relations,
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Appropriations
of the Senate, and the Committees on Financial
Services, Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations of the
House of Representatives.
(2) The term ``assistance'' means any loan or
financial or technical assistance, or any other use of
funds.
(3) The term ``international financial
institution'' shall have the same meaning as contained
in section 7029(d) of division I of Public Law 112-74
and shall also include, subject to the certification
required in subsection 7043(c)(5) of the Department of
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2015, as reported by the Committee
on Appropriations of the United States Senate on June
19, 2014, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount in Committee Amount in
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with the subcommittee
allocation for 2015: Subcommittee on State, Foreign
Operations, and Related Programs:
Mandatory........................................... 159 159 159 \1\159
Discretionary....................................... 39,660 48,285 44,719 \1\46,150
Security........................................ ............ ............ ............ ............
Nonsecurity..................................... 39,660 48,285 NA NA
Projections of outlays associated with the
recommendation:
2015................................................ ............ ............ ............ \2\18,130
2016................................................ ............ ............ ............ 12,122
2017................................................ ............ ............ ............ 7,589
2018................................................ ............ ............ ............ 4,741
2019 and future years............................... ............ ............ ............ 5,013
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ............ NA ............
2015...................................................
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\1\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
NOTE.--Consistent with the funding recommended in the bill for overseas contingency operations and in accordance
with section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the BBEDCA of 1985, the Committee anticipates that the Budget Committee will
provide a revised 302(a) allocation for the Committee on Appropriations reflecting an upward adjustment of
$8,625,000,000 in budget authority plus associated outlays.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2014 Budget estimate Committee -----------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2014
appropriation Budget estimate
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TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
Department of State
Administration of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic and consular programs.............................. 4,738,450 4,654,395 4,332,524 -405,926 -321,871
Worldwide security protection............................. 1,867,251 2,128,115 2,128,115 +260,864 ................
International Center...................................... ................ 533 533 +533 ................
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Total, Diplomatic and consular programs................. 6,605,701 6,783,043 6,461,172 -144,529 -321,871
=========================================================================================
Capital investment fund....................................... 76,900 56,400 56,400 -20,500 ................
Office of Inspector General................................... 69,406 73,400 73,400 +3,994 ................
Educational and cultural exchange programs.................... 560,000 577,900 590,770 +30,770 +12,870
Representation allowances..................................... 7,300 7,679 8,030 +730 +351
Protection of foreign missions and officials.................. 28,200 30,036 30,036 +1,836 ................
Embassy security, construction, and maintenance............... 785,351 799,400 799,400 +14,049 ................
Worldwide security upgrades............................... 1,614,000 1,217,500 1,217,500 -396,500 ................
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Total, Embassy security................................. 2,399,351 2,016,900 2,016,900 -382,451 ................
=========================================================================================
Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service............ 9,242 7,900 7,900 -1,342 ................
Repatriation Loans Program Account:
Direct loans subsidy...................................... 1,537 1,300 1,300 -237 ................
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan................... 31,221 30,000 30,000 -1,221 ................
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund. 158,900 158,900 158,900 ................ ................
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Total, Administration of Foreign Affairs................ 9,947,758 9,743,458 9,434,808 -512,950 -308,650
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International Organizations
Contributions to international organizations, current year 1,265,762 1,517,349 1,440,524 +174,762 -76,825
assessment...................................................
Contributions for international peacekeeping activities, 1,765,519 2,518,565 ................ -1,765,519 -2,518,565
current year assessment......................................
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Total, International Organizations...................... 3,031,281 4,035,914 1,440,524 -1,590,757 -2,595,390
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International Commissions
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and
Mexico:
Salaries and expenses..................................... 44,000 45,415 45,415 +1,415 ................
Construction.............................................. 33,438 26,461 26,461 -6,977 ................
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Total, Boundary and Water Commission.................... 77,438 71,876 71,876 -5,562 ................
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American sections, international commissions.................. 12,499 12,311 12,561 +62 +250
International fisheries commissions........................... 35,980 31,446 37,180 +1,200 +5,734
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Total, International commissions........................ 125,917 115,633 121,617 -4,300 +5,984
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Related Agency
Broadcasting Board of Governors
International broadcasting operations......................... 721,080 716,460 716,460 -4,620 ................
Broadcasting capital improvements............................. 8,000 4,800 4,800 -3,200 ................
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Total, Broadcasting Board of Governors.................. 729,080 721,260 721,260 -7,820 ................
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Related Programs
The Asia Foundation........................................... 17,000 12,000 17,000 ................ +5,000
United States Institute of Peace, Operating expenses.......... 30,984 35,300 37,000 +6,016 +1,700
Center for Middle Eastern-Western dialogue.................... 90 83 83 -7 ................
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship program........................ 400 400 400 ................ ................
Israeli Arab scholarship program.............................. 13 26 26 +13 ................
East-West Center.............................................. 16,700 10,800 16,700 ................ +5,900
National Endowment for Democracy.............................. 135,000 103,450 135,000 ................ +31,550
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Total, Related programs................................. 200,187 162,059 206,209 +6,022 +44,150
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Other Commissions
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
Salaries and expenses......................................... 690 644 644 -46 ................
Commission on International Religious Freedom
Salaries and expenses......................................... 3,500 3,500 3,500 ................ ................
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Salaries and expenses......................................... 2,579 2,579 2,579 ................ ................Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of
ChinaSalaries and expenses......................................... 2,000 2,000 2,000 ................ ................ United States-China Economic and Security Review CommissionSalaries and expenses......................................... 3,500 3,500 3,500 ................ ................
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Total, title I, Department of State and Related Agency.. 14,046,492 14,790,547 11,936,641 -2,109,851 -2,853,906
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TITLE II--ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE Funds Appropriated to the President U.S. Agency for International Development [USAID]Operating expenses, USAID..................................... 1,059,229 1,318,816 1,170,614 +111,385 -148,202
Capital Investment Fund....................................... 117,940 130,815 130,815 +12,875 ................
Office of Inspector General, USAID............................ 45,000 54,285 54,038 +9,038 -247
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Total, title II, Administration of Foreign Assistance... 1,222,169 1,503,916 1,355,467 +133,298 -148,449
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TITLE III--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE Funds Appropriated to the PresidentGlobal Health Programs:
U.S. Agency for International Development................. 2,769,450 2,680,000 2,769,000 -450 +89,000
Department of State....................................... 5,670,000 5,370,000 5,370,000 -300,000 ................
(Global fund contribution)............................ (1,650,000) (1,350,000) (1,350,000) (-300,000) ................
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Total, Global Health Programs....................... 8,439,450 8,050,000 8,139,000 -300,450 +89,000
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Development assistance........................................ 2,507,001 2,619,984 2,421,964 -85,037 -198,020International disaster assistance............................. 876,828 665,000 660,000 -216,828 -5,000
Transition initiatives........................................ 48,177 67,600 67,000 +18,823 -600
Complex Crises fund........................................... 20,000 30,000 25,000 +5,000 -5,000Development Credit Authority:
(By transfer)............................................. (40,000) (40,000) (40,000) ................ ................
Administrative expenses................................... 8,041 8,200 8,200 +159 ................Economic Support Fund......................................... 2,982,967 3,398,694 2,540,475 -442,492 -858,219Democracy Fund................................................ 130,500 ................ 130,500 ................ +130,500 Department of StateMigration and refugee assistance.............................. 1,774,645 1,582,374 1,039,000 -735,645 -543,374
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund. 50,000 50,000 50,000 ................ ................
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Total, Department of State.............................. 1,824,645 1,632,374 1,089,000 -735,645 -543,374
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Independent AgenciesPeace Corps................................................... 379,000 380,000 380,000 +1,000 ................
Millenium Challenge Corporation............................... 898,200 1,000,000 901,000 +2,800 -99,000
Inter-American Foundation..................................... 22,500 18,100 22,500 ................ +4,400
African Development Foundation................................ 30,000 24,000 30,000 ................ +6,000
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Total, Independent Agencies............................. 1,329,700 1,422,100 1,333,500 +3,800 -88,600
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Department of the TreasuryInternational Affairs Technical Assistance.................... 23,500 23,500 23,500 ................ ................
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Total, Department of the Treasury....................... 23,500 23,500 23,500 ................ ................
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Total, title III, Bilateral economic assistance......... 18,190,809 17,917,452 16,438,139 -1,752,670 -1,479,313
Appropriations...................................... (18,190,809) (17,917,452) (16,438,139) (-1,752,670) (-1,479,313)
(By transfer)........................................... (40,000) (40,000) (40,000) ................ ................
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TITLE IV--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE Department of StateInternational narcotics control and law enforcement........... 1,005,610 721,911 708,000 -297,610 -13,911
Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related 630,000 605,400 593,775 -36,225 -11,625
programs.....................................................
Peacekeeping operations....................................... 235,600 221,150 120,000 -115,600 -101,150 Funds Appropriated to the PresidentInternational Military Education and Training................. 105,573 107,474 104,674 -899 -2,800Foreign Military Financing Program:
Grants:
Israel................................................ 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 ................ ................
Egypt................................................. 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,000,000 -300,000 -300,000
Other................................................. 989,280 710,645 703,645 -285,635 -7,000
Limitation on Administrative Expenses............. (60,000) (63,945) (63,945) (+3,945) ................
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Total, Foreign Military Financing Program....... 5,389,280 5,110,645 4,803,645 -585,635 -307,000
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Contributions for international peacekeeping activities, ................ ................ 1,962,555 +1,962,555 +1,962,555
current year assessment......................................
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Total, title IV, Security assistance.................... 7,366,063 6,766,580 8,292,649 +926,586 +1,526,069
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TITLE V--MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE Funds Appropriated to the PresidentInternational Organizations and Programs...................... 344,020 303,439 351,000 +6,980 +47,561 International Financial Institutions World Bank GroupClean Technology Fund......................................... 184,630 201,253 201,253 +16,623 ................
Strategic Climate Fund........................................ 49,900 63,184 63,184 +13,284 ................The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
[IBRD]:
Contribution to the IBRD paid in capital.................. 186,957 192,921 192,921 +5,964 ................
(Limitation on callable capital).......................... (2,928,991) (2,928,991) (2,928,991) ................ ................
Global Environment Facility............................... 143,750 136,563 136,563 -7,187 ................
Middle East and North Africa Transition Fund.............. ................ 5,000 ................ ................ -5,000
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Subtotal, IBRD.......................................... 330,707 334,484 329,484 -1,223 -5,000Contribution to the International Development Association..... 1,355,000 1,290,600 1,285,000 -70,000 -5,600
Multilateral debt relief initiative........................... ................ 78,900 78,900 +78,900 ................
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Total, World Bank Group................................. 1,920,237 1,968,421 1,957,821 +37,584 -10,600
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Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral 6,298 ................ 10,000 +3,702 +10,000
Investment Fund..............................................Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank paid in 102,000 102,020 102,020 +20 ................
capital......................................................
(Limitation on callable capital).......................... (4,098,795) (4,098,795) (4,098,795) ................ ................
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Total, Inter-American Development Bank.................. 102,000 102,020 102,020 +20 ................
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Contribution to the Asian Development Fund.................... 109,854 115,250 100,100 -9,754 -15,150Asian development bank paid in capital........................ 106,586 112,194 112,194 +5,608 ................
(Limitation on callable capital).......................... (2,558,049) (2,558,049) (2,558,049) ................ ................Contribution to the African Development Bank:
Paid in capital........................................... 32,418 34,119 34,119 +1,701 ................
(Limitation on callable capital).......................... (507,861) (507,861) (507,861) ................ ................
Contribution to the African Development Fund.............. 176,336 195,000 175,000 -1,336 -20,000
Multilateral debt relief initiative....................... ................ 13,500 13,500 +13,500 ................
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Total, African Development Bank......................... 208,754 242,619 222,619 +13,865 -20,000
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Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural 30,000 30,000 30,000 ................ ................
Development..................................................
Global agriculture and food security program.................. 133,000 ................ ................ -133,000 ................
International Monetary fund quota increase.................... ................ 315,000 315,000 +315,000 ................
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Total, International Financial Institutions............. 2,616,729 2,885,504 2,849,754 +233,025 -35,750
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Total, title V, Multilateral assistance................. 2,960,749 3,188,943 3,200,754 +240,005 +11,811
(Limitation on callable capital).................... (10,093,696) (10,093,696) (10,093,696) ................ ................
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TITLE VI--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE Export-Import Bank of the United StatesAdministrative expenses....................................... 105,000 117,650 107,500 +2,500 -10,150
Administrative expenses--Headquarters renovation.............. 10,500 ................ ................ -10,500 ................
Inspector General............................................. 5,100 5,750 5,750 +650 ................
Offsetting collections........................................ -1,090,000 -1,290,000 -1,290,000 -200,000 ................
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Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States.......... -969,400 -1,166,600 -1,176,750 -207,350 -10,150
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Overseas Private Investment CorporationNoncredit account:
Administrative expenses................................... 62,574 71,800 63,000 +426 -8,800
Insurance fees and other offsetting collections........... -323,000 -350,000 -350,000 -27,000 ................
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Subtotal................................................ -260,426 -278,200 -287,000 -26,574 -8,800Program account............................................... 27,371 25,000 25,000 -2,371 ................
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Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation.......... -233,055 -253,200 -262,000 -28,945 -8,800
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Funds Appropriated to the PresidentTrade and Development Agency.................................. 55,073 67,700 60,000 +4,927 -7,700
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Total, title VI, Export and investment assistance....... -1,147,382 -1,352,100 -1,378,750 -231,368 -26,650
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TITLE VII--GENERAL PROVISIONSExport Import Bank--Unexpended (Rescission) (Sec. 7082)....... ................ ................ -30,000 -30,000 -30,000
Special immigrant visa proposal sec. 7034(o).................. 1,000 1,000 ................ -1,000 -1,000
IMF Quota rescission from Public Law 111-32 (emergency)....... ................ -1,261,000 -1,261,000 -1,261,000 ................Death gratuity and other benefits (Sec. 7082(d)(3))........... 23,000 ................ ................ -23,000 ................
Export-Import Bank (Sec. 7082(d)(3)) (rescission)............. -23,000 ................ ................ +23,000 ................
Fulbright University Vietnam (Sec. 7086)...................... ................ ................ 4,000 +4,000 +4,000
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Total, title VII, General Provisions.................... 1,000 -1,260,000 -1,287,000 -1,288,000 -27,000
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TITLE VIII--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS [OCO]Diplomatic and consular programs [OCO]........................ 1,391,109 1,553,425 1,350,803 -40,306 -202,622
(Worldwide security protection) [OCO]..................... (900,274) (989,706) (989,706) (+89,432) ................
(Transfer to other agencies).............................. (-100,000) (-100,000) (-35,000) (+65,000) (+65,000)
Rescission [OCO].......................................... -427,296 ................ ................ +427,296 ................
Conflict stabilization operations [OCO]....................... 8,500 ................ 15,000 +6,500 +15,000
Office of Inspector General [OCO]............................. 49,650 56,900 56,900 +7,250 ................
Education and cultural exchange programs [OCO]................ 8,628 ................ ................ -8,628 ................
Embassy security, construction, and maintenance [OCO]......... 275,000 260,800 260,800 -14,200 ................
Contributions to int'l organizations [OCO].................... 74,400 ................ 74,400 ................ +74,400
Broadcasters board of governors [OCO]......................... 4,400 ................ ................ -4,400 ................
United States Institute of Peace [USIP] [OCO]................. 6,016 ................ ................ -6,016 ................
Operating expenses of USAID [OCO]............................. 81,000 65,000 171,585 +90,585 +106,585
Operating expenses of USAID OIG [OCO]......................... 10,038 ................ ................ -10,038 ................
International Disaster Assistance [OCO]....................... 924,172 635,000 1,235,000 +310,828 +600,000
Transition Initiatives [OCO].................................. 9,423 ................ ................ -9,423 ................
Complex Crises fund [OCO]..................................... 20,000 ................ 217,882 +197,882 +217,882
Economic Support Fund [OCO]................................... 1,656,215 1,678,400 1,660,000 +3,785 -18,400
Migration and Refugee assistance (MRA) [OCO].................. 1,284,355 465,000 1,912,000 +627,645 +1,447,000
International narcotics control and law enforcement [OCO]..... 344,390 396,000 292,000 -52,390 -104,000
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related 70,000 ................ 85,225 +15,225 +85,225
programs [NADR] [OCO]........................................
Peacekeeping Operations [PKO] [OCO]........................... 200,000 115,000 225,395 +25,395 +110,395
Foreign Military Financing program [OCO]...................... 530,000 537,000 507,000 -23,000 -30,000
Peacekeeping Response Mechanism [OCO]......................... ................ 150,000 ................ ................ -150,000
Middle East and North Africa incentive Fund [OCO]............. ................ ................ 5,000 +5,000 +5,000
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, ................ ................ 556,010 +556,010 +556,010
current year assessment [OCO]................................
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Total, Title VIII, Overseas Contingency Operations...... 6,520,000 5,912,525 8,625,000 +2,105,000 +2,712,475
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Grand total............................................. 49,159,900 47,467,863 47,182,900 -1,977,000 -284,963
Appropriations...................................... (42,662,900) (42,816,338) (39,848,900) (-2,814,000) (-2,967,438)
Overseas contingency operations..................... (6,520,000) (5,912,525) (8,625,000) (+2,105,000) (+2,712,475)
Rescissions......................................... (-23,000) ................ (-30,000) (-7,000) (-30,000)
(By transfer)........................................... (40,000) (40,000) (40,000) ................ ................
(Limitation on callable capital)........................ (10,093,696) (10,093,696) (10,093,696) ................ ................
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