[House Document 114-27] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] 114th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - -- - House Document 114-27 FISCAL YEAR 2016 BUDGET AMENDMENTS __________ COMMUNICATION from THEPRESIDENTOFTHEUNITEDSTATES transmitting FY 2016 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HOMELAND SECURITY, THE INTERIOR, JUSTICE, STATE, AND TRANSPORTATION, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, AND ALSO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH [GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT] April 17, 2015.--Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed ______ U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 49-012 WASHINGTON : 2015 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The White House Washington, April 14, 2015. Hon. John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, the Interior, Justice, State, and Transportation, as well as the General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Social Security Administration. These amendments are fully offset and do not change the overall discretionary budget authority. These amendments are necessary to reflect correctly policies assumed in my FY 2016 Budget. This transmittal also includes FY 2016 budget amendments for the Legislative Branch. As a matter of comity and tradition, these appropriations requests for the Legislative Branch are transmitted without change. These amendments decrease by $2.7 million the overall discretionary budget authority in my FY 2016 Budget. In addition, the Inspector General for the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the Budget's request for the Office of Inspector General ``would substantially inhibit the Inspector General from performing the duties of the office'' under section 6(f)(3)(E) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (the ``Act''). These comments were included in the Agency's congressional justification materials, but were not received in time to be included in my FY 2016 Budget document. This letter constitutes transmittal of the concern pursuant to the Act. The details of these amendments are set forth in the enclosure from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sincerely, Barack Obama. Enclosure. [Estimate No. 1, 114th Congress, 1st Session] Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC, April 14, 2015. The President, The White House. Dear Mr. President: Submitted for your consideration are amendments to your Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, the Interior, Justice, State, and Transportation, as well as the General Services Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Social Security Administration. These amendments are fully offset and do not change the overall discretionary budget authority. These amendments are necessary to reflect correctly policies assumed in your FY 2016 Budget. In a letter dated February 25, 2015, the Office of Management and Budget provided advance notice to the Congress of the aforementioned General Services Administration and Department of Homeland Security amendments so that these revisions could be considered before the Congressional Budget Office completed its Reestimate of your Budget. With respect to the General Services Administration, the proposed amendment modifies the pending appropriation for the Major Repairs and Alterations program to correctly reflect the requested amount. With respect to the Department of Homeland Security, the proposed amendment modifies a General Provision to appropriate not more than $180 million of fees collected from passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island, reflecting estimates shown in the Budget. This transmittal also includes FY 2016 budget amendments for the Legislative Branch. As a matter of comity and tradition, these appropriations requests for the Legislative Branch are transmitted without change. These amendments decrease by $2.7 million the overall discretionary budget authority in your FY 2016 Budget. In addition, the Inspector General for the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the Budget's request for the Office of Inspector General ``would substantially inhibit the Inspector General from performing the duties of the office'' under section 6(f)(3)(E) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (``Act''). These comments were included in the Agency's congressional justification materials, but were not received in time to be included in your FY 2016 Budget documents. Your Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives constitutes transmittal of the concern pursuant to the Act. Recommendation I have reviewed these amendments and I am satisfied that they are necessary at this time. Therefore, I join the heads of the affected Departments and agencies in recommending that you transmit the amendments to the Congress. Sincerely, Shaun Donovan, Director. Enclosures. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service SALARIES AND EXPENSES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 79 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$42,778,000'' and substitute $52,395,000.) This amendment would revise the limitation for avian health in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses account to reflect correctly the current policy of the FY 2016 Budget regarding the discovery of an infestation of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TITLE VII--GENERAL PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 180 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in section 714, in the first and second provisos delete ``$124,000,000'' and substitute $125,000,000.) This amendment would revise from $124 million to $125 million the amount of transfer funding that would be partially delayed into the next fiscal for the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $1 million as a result of this technical amendment. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY PROGRAMS Operation and Maintenance OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 241 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$310,959,000'' and substitute $310,459,000.) This amendment would revise an amount provided within the Office of the Inspector General account for operation and maintenance that was inadvertently overstated. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY PROGRAMS TITLE VIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 305 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in section 8003, delete ``$5,000,000,000'' and substitute $5,500,000,000.) This amendment would correct the amount for the Department of Defense's general transfer authority to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY PROGRAMS Operation and Maintenance OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY (OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS) FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 323 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, add the following new language immediately after ``$5,131,588,000'' and just before the first colon:) , of which up to $160,002,000 may be transferred to the Coast Guard ``Operating Expenses'' account, notwithstanding the provisions of section 2215 of title 10, United States Code This amendment would insert language that was inadvertently omitted from the Operation and Maintenance, Navy account. The proposed language would provide for a permissive transfer from this account to the U.S. Coast Guard for Overseas Contingency Operations-related activities, and is consistent with the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GENERAL PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 509 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in section 220(a), add the following new language immediately after ``2017'' and just before the concluding period:) , to remain available until expended This amendment would clarify the availability of funding requested for the Contingency Fund for Welfare Programs established under section 403(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)) as no-year, consistent with funding for this purpose for prior years under the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-275). The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection GENERAL PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 565 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in section 542 insert not to exceed $180,000,000 in just before ``fees'') This amendment would modify the proposed language in the Budget to appropriate not more than $180,000,000 of customs user fees collected from passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island, as estimated in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GENERAL PROVISIONS (SEC. 543) FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 565 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above subheading, delete ``amounts'' and substitute the following new language in both subsections (1) and (2):) discretionary appropriations (In subsection (2), add the following new language immediately after ``prior'' and just before ``Acts'':) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations (In the second proviso, add the following new language immediately after ``were'' and immediately before ``designated'':) : (1) classified as being in the revised security category, as defined under section 250(c)(4)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended (BBEDCA); (2) (In in the second proviso, delete ``the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended'' and substitute with the following new language:) BBEDCA; or (3) designated as being for disaster relief pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of BBEDCA This amendment would clarify the sources of funding for transfer or reallocation to the Offshore Patrol Cutter, a Coast Guard acquisition program. Section 543 provides the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to make this transfer or reallocation of funds, and the amended language would make clear that the sources of funding for this purpose are confined to DHS discretionary appropriations that are not classified as disaster relief, overseas contingency, or revised security category (``defense'') funds. Without this amendment, the language could be read in a manner broader than its intent. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY GENERAL PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 565 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, insert at the end the following new section:) Sec. 547 (a) Notwithstanding section 503 of this Act, amounts made available by this Act for the Transportation Security Administration may be reprogrammed within the ``Aviation Security'' appropriation or transferred from ``Transportation Security Support'' for obligations associated with private screening contract awards made by the Screening Partnership Program. (b) The Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives shall be notified of any realignment described in subsection (a) within 10 days after such action. This amendment would allow the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) to reprogram funds within the Aviation Security appropriation or transfer from Transportation Security Support for obligations associated with private screening contract awards made by the Screening Partnership Program, and to subsequently notify the Committee of any realignment within 10 days of such action. Section 503 currently requires 15-day advance congressional notification prior to reprogramming or transfer of funds. The proposed language, which was inadvertently omitted from the FY 2016 Budget, would streamline this process for funds available for obligations associated with private screening contract awards. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management LAND ACQUISITION FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 630 FY 2016 Pending Request: $37,000,000 Proposed Amendment: $1,000,000 Revised Request: $38,000,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$37,000,000'' and substitute $38,000,000.) This amendment would increase by $1 million the amount for the Land Acquisition account that was inadvertently understated. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would increase by $1 million as a result of this technical amendment. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Legal Activities and U.S. Marshals FEES AND EXPENSES OF WITNESSES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 732 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, add the following new language immediately before the concluding period:) : Provided, That amounts made available under this heading may not be transferred pursuant to section 205 of this Act This amendment would eliminate the authority to transfer funds out of the Fees and Expenses of Witnesses account under section 205, General Provisions--Department of Justice, in the FY 2016 Budget. Without this amendment, five percent of the mandatory funding provided to this account could be transferred to other Department of Justice discretionary accounts. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical langunge amendment. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Administration of Foreign Affairs DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 805 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$7,096,332,000'' and substitute $7,095,589,000 and delete ``$807,906,000'' and substitute $807,163,000.) This amendment would reduce the amounts that were inadvertently overstated in the appropriations language in the Diplomatic and Consular Programs account to ensure that it accurately reflects the total included in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary SALARIES AND EXPENSES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 914 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, add the following new proviso immediately before the concluding period:) : Provided further. That notwithstanding section 102 of title 49 and section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, there shall be an Assistant Secretary for Innovative Finance within the Office of the Secretary as the head of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Innovative Finance, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate This amendment would establish a new Office of the Assistant Secretary for Innovative Finance within the Department of Transportation that was inadvertently omitted. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM (LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL, NOT SUBJECT TO PAYGO) FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 979 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above bureau, insert the above new heading and the following subheadings and language immediately following the Bodoni dash and just before the heading ``Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program'':) (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY) (LIMITATION ON OBLIGATIONS) (TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND) Contingent upon enactment of multi-year surface transportation authorization legislation, for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program under 49 U.S.C. 5324, $25,000,000, to be derived from the Mass Transit Account of the Transportation Trust Fund, to remain available until expended: Provided, That funds available for the implementation or execution of 49 U.S.C. 5324 shall not exceed total obligations of $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2016. This amendment would insert a legislative proposal, not subject to PAYGO, that was inadvertently excluded from the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Real Property Activities FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1151 FY 2016 Pending Request: $564,000,000 Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: $564,000,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in (2)(A) delete ``$932,696,000'' and substitute $672,696,000.) This amendment would reduce the amount designated for Major Repairs and Alterations by $260,000,000. The FY 2016 Budget inadvertently included an additional $260 million in the request for Major Repairs and Alterations project funding in the General Services Administration's Federal Buildings Fund. The proposed amendment would modify the amounts to correctly reflect $672,696,000 for Major Repair and Alterations. This change would result in the total amounts in sections 2(A) through (C) equaling $1,247,067,000, the designated total for all repairs and alterations. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION EXPLORATION FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1167 FY 2016 Pending Request: $4,504,400,000 Proposed Amendment: $1,500,000 Revised Request: $4,505,900,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete 14,504,400,000'' and substitute $4,505,900,000.) This amendment would increase by $1.5 million the amount for the Exploration account that was inadvertently understated. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would increase by $1.5 million as a result of this technical amendment. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION SPACE OPERATIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1170 FY 2016 Pending Request: $4,005,200,000 Proposed Amendment: -$1,500,000 Revised Request: $4,003,700,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$4,005,200,000'' and substitute $4,003,700,000.) This amendment would decrease by $1.5 million the amount for the Space Operations account that was inadvertently overstated. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $1.5 million as a result of this technical amendment. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1174 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in the first sentence, delete ``the'' immediately before ``prize'' and substitute a.) This amendment would modify the language to better align it with best practices related to prizes, consistent with the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1196 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, in the fourth proviso, delete ``$7,500,000'' and substitute $7,500,000,000.) This amendment would revise the program level for Business Loans from $7.5 million to $7.5 billion, correcting an inadvertent error. The amended amount would reflect correctly the requested program level assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 1208 FY 2016 Pending Request: -- Proposed Amendment: Language Revised Request: -- (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$30,000,000'' and substitute $31,000,000.) This amendment would increase by $1 million the amount provided from the general fund for the Office of Inspector General of the Social Security Administration. The FY 2016 Budget inadvertently included an incorrect amount from this source. This amendment is necessary to reflect correctly the policy assumed in the FY 2016 Budget. The amount provided from the Social Security trust funds for the Office of Inspector General would remain unchanged. The proposed FY 2016 Budget totals would not be affected by this technical language amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate EXPENSE ALLOWANCES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $189,810 Proposed Amendment: -$14,970 Revised Request: $174,840 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``President Pro Tempore Emeritus: $14,970;'' and delete ``$189,810'' and substitute $174,840.) This amendment would strike funding for the President Pro Tempore Emeritus and adjust the total funding accordingly. Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $15 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $186,190,045 Proposed Amendment: -$1,727,233 Revised Request: $184,462,812 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$186,190,045'' and substitute $184,462,812.) This proposal would decrease the pending request for the Salaries, Officers and Employees account by a total of $1.7 million, including reductions in the requests for the subaccounts of the Office of the Vice President, Office of the President Pro Tempore, Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus, Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders, Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips, Committee on Appropriations, Conference Committees, Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority, Policy Committees, Office of the Chaplain, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority, and Agency Contributions and Related Expenses. Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The details of the subaccount proposals follow. SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $2,465,248 Proposed Amendment: -$17,000 Revised Request: $2,448,248 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$2,465,248'' and substitute $2,448,248.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $738,466 Proposed Amendment: -$5,000 Revised Request: $733,466 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$738,466'' and substitute $733,466.) OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $369,233 Proposed Amendment: -$369,233 Revised Request: $0 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``For the Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus, $369,233.''.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $5,357,576 Proposed Amendment: -$36,000 Revised Request: $5,321,576 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$5,357,576'' and substitute $5,321,576.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $3,427,424 Proposed Amendment: -$24,000 Revised Request: $3,403,424 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$3,427,424'' and substitute $3,403,424.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $15,431,000 Proposed Amendment: -$102,000 Revised Request: $15,329,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$15,431,000'' and substitute $15,329,000.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, CONFERENCE COMMITTEES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $3,384,000 Proposed Amendment: -$24,000 Revised Request: $3,360,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$1,692,000'' and substitute $1,680,000; delete ``$3,384,000'' and substitute $3,360,000.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY AND THE CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $837,402 Proposed Amendment: -$6,000 Revised Request: $831,402 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$837,402'' and substitute $831,402.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, POLICY COMMITTEES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $3,453,810 Proposed Amendment: -$24,000 Revised Request: $3,429,810 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$1,726,905'' and substitute $1,714,905; delete ``$3,453,810'' and substitute $3,429,810.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $426,886 Proposed Amendment: -$3,000 Revised Request: $423,886 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$426,886'' and substitute $423,886.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $25,245,000 Proposed Amendment: -$168,000 Revised Request: $25,077,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$25,245,000'' and substitute $25,077,000.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $72,000,000 Proposed Amendment: -$467,000 1Revised Request: $71,533,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$72,000,000'' and substitute $71,533,000.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $1,800,000 Proposed Amendment: -$14,000 Revised Request: $1,786,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$1,800,000'' and substitute $1,786,000.) SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS AND RELATED EXPENSES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $51,254,000 Proposed Amendment: -$468,000 Revised Request: $50,786,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$51,254,000'' and substitute $50,786,000.) LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $5,680,500 Proposed Amendment: -$38,000 Revised Request: $5,642,500 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$5,680,500'' and substitute $5,642,500.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $38 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $1,140,000 Proposed Amendment: -$7,000 Revised Request: $1,133,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$1,140,000'' and substitute $1,133,000.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $7 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $134,000,000 Proposed Amendment: $1,747,076 Revised Request: $135,747,076 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$134,000,000'' and substitute $135,747,076; and delete ``$26,800,000'' and substitute $27,149,415.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would increase by $1.7 million as a result of this technical amendment. This increase would be fully offset by proposed decreases as described in the accompanying Legislative Branch amendments. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 13 FY 2016 Pending Request: $520,000 Proposed Amendment: -$4,000 Revised Request: $516,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$520,000'' and substitute $516,000.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $4 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 14 FY 2016 Pending Request: $440,657,586 Proposed Amendment: -$2,412,578 Revised Request: $438,245,008 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$440,657,586'' and substitute $438,245,008; and delete ``$21,548,156'' and substitute $21,430,181.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $2.4 million as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Joint Items JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 15 FY 2016 Pending Request: $4,282,000 Proposed Amendment: -$28,000 Revised Request: $4,254,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$4,282,000'' and substitute $4,254,000.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $28 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Joint Items OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 15 FY 2016 Pending Request: $1,423,000 Proposed Amendment: -$7,000 Revised Request: $1,416,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$1,423,000'' and substitute $1,416,000.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $7 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH U.S. Tax Court SALARIES AND EXPENSES FY 2016 Budget Appendix Page: 37 FY 2016 Pending Request: $53,800,000 Proposed Amendment: -$200,000 Revised Request: $53,600,000 (In the appropriations language under the above heading, delete ``$53,800,000'' and substitute $53,600,000.) Subsequent to transmittal of the FY 2016 Budget, the agency revised its proposal due to a revised estimate. The total budget authority proposed in the FY 2016 Budget would decrease by $200 thousand as a result of this technical amendment. [all]