[Senate Report 108-33]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Calendar No. 59
108th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 108-33
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MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OPERATIONS IN IRAQ, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND RELATED
EFFORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
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April 1, 2003.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 762]
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 762)
making supplemental appropriations to support Department of
Defense operations in Iraq, Department of Homeland Security,
and related efforts for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2003, and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and
recommends that the bill do pass.
C O N T E N T S
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Title I--Supplemental Appropriations:
Chapter 1: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development,
and Related Agencies....................................... 4
Chapter 2: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State, the
Judiciary, and Related Agencies............................ 4
Chapter 3: Subcommittee on Defense........................... 7
Chapter 4: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development...... 14
Chapter 5: Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export
Financing, and Related Programs............................ 16
Chapter 6: Subcommittee on Homeland Security................. 21
Chapter 7: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Education, and Related Agencies........................ 25
Chapter 8: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch............ 25
Chapter 9: Subcommittee on Military Construction............. 27
Chapter 10: Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and
General government......................................... 29
Title II--Miscellaneous and Technical Corrections:
Chapter 1: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development,
and Related Agencies....................................... 30
Chapter 2: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State, the
Judiciary, and Related Agencies............................ 30
Chapter 3: Subcommittee on the District of Columbia.......... 32
Chapter 4: Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies..... 34
Chapter 5: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Education, and Related Agencies........................ 35
Chapter 6: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch............ 37
Chapter 7: Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and
General Government......................................... 38
Chapter 8: Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs and Housing and
Urban Development and Independent Agencies................. 38
Title III--Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act......................... 40
Title IV--Aviation Industry Relief Provisions.................... 41
Compliance with paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 42
Compliance with paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 42
BACKGROUND
Purpose of the Bill
This bill makes appropriations for the military functions
of the Department of Defense as it prosecutes the war in Iraq,
for domestic security functions of the Department of Homeland
Security, for foreign assistance to Jordan, Israel, and Turkey,
and relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, and to continue
to anti-terrorism efforts around the world. This bill also
makes certain technical and conforming corrections to Public
Law 108-7.
Hearings
The Committee held a hearing on March 27, 2003 and heard
testimony from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and other
representatives from the Department of Defense.
Summary of the Bill
On March 24, 2003, the President submitted a request for
$74,725,028,000 in new budget authority for programs under the
Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security,
Department of Justice, Department of State, Department of
Transportation, Department of the Treasury, and the Legislative
Branch. The Committee recommends $76,711,609,000 in new budget
authority.
Committee Priorities
The primary goals of this bill are to fund the war on
terrorism, provide international relief and reconstruction
assistance, and ensure the protection and security of American
citizens here at home. To achieve the first goal, the Committee
is providing $62,559,000,000 to prosecute the military
operations in Iraq, including replenishing munitions that are
likely to be expended, maintaining critical manning levels, and
maintaining air, ground, and sea operations. To achieve the
second goal, the Committee is providing $7,850,820,000 to
assist refugees or internally displaced persons in Iraq,
support key coalition partners in the conflict with Iraq, and
to support reconstruction of health services, sanitation,
transportation, and telecommunications in Iraq. To ensure the
third goal, the Committee is providing $4,676,000,000 to assist
State and local governments in terrorism preparedness, provide
increased border and maritime security, and protect critical
infrastructure.
TITLE I--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CHAPTER 1
Subcommitte on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
Agricultural Research Service
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $119,480,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 98,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $98,000,000 for
further construction funds for the modernization of the
Agricultural Research Service and Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service facilities near Ames, Iowa.
CHAPTER 2
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
General Administration
COUNTERTERRORISM FUND
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $993,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 500,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 500,000,000
The Committee recommends $500,000,000 for the
Counterterrorism Fund to cover extraordinary costs associated
with a terrorist threat or incident. This recommendation is
identical to the request and, when combined with current
unobligated balances and recoveries of $50,274,225, provides a
total funding level of $550,274,225 for terrorism response.
These funds are a down payment on fiscal year 2004
requirements.
The Counterterrorism Fund was established in the 1995
Supplemental Appropriations Act after the bombing of the Alfred
P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, and is under the
control and direction of the Attorney General. These funds may
be used to reimburse any Department of Justice organization for
the costs incurred from the reestablishment of an office or
facility damaged or destroyed as a result of a domestic or
international terrorist incident, and to cover extraordinary
expenses necessary to counter, investigate, or prosecute
domestic or international acts of terrorism.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] has temporarily
reassigned 650 agents from other divisions to the
Counterterrorism Division to address the new priorities of the
Bureau. The Committee directs the FBI to immediately and
permanently transfer those 650 agents to the Counterterrorism
Division. Should additional personnel be required to meet the
missions of the Counterterrorism [CT] or Counterintelligence
[CI] Divisions, the Committee directs the FBI to transfer up to
2,118 personnel, including 824 agents and 1,294 support staff,
to the CT or CI Divisions as needed, subject to the
requirements of section 605 of the Departments of Commerce,
Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 2003.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,797,413,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 101,420,000
Committee recommendation................................ 93,420,000
The Committee recommends $93,420,000 for Diplomatic and
Consular Programs for expenses associated with the United
States' military campaign in Iraq. The recommendation is
$8,000,000 below the supplemental budget request. Of this
amount, $15,600,000 is for medical services, including
emergency medical supplies, chemical and biological antidotes,
anthrax and smallpox vaccines, white powder evaluations, and
medical training. Also of this amount, $10,000,000 is for
worldwide security upgrades to: (1) increase the number of
local guards; (2) procure chemical and biological
countermeasures, including masks, suits, and detection
equipment; (3) support requirements relating to intelligence;
(4) increase temporary duty assignment teams to posts; (5)
purchase armored vehicles; and (6) enhance the security of the
Department's domestic facilities. Also of this amount,
$2,000,000 is for Consular Affairs requirements relating to
American citizen services and $30,020,000 is for Machine
Readable Visa [MRV] fee shortfalls. Disruption of the border
security program due to an MRV fee shortfall must be avoided at
all costs. The recommendation therefore includes language
providing for the automatic transfer of funding from the main
Diplomatic and Consular Programs account to the account that
funds the Border Security Program in the event that the MRV fee
shortfall exceeds the ``backfill funding'' requested by the
Department in this supplemental. Finally, within the total
amount provided for Diplomatic and Consular Programs,
$17,900,000 shall be available only for initial and secondary
stage setup and operating costs for re-opening the United
States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and $17,900,000 shall only be
available for diplomatic security programs associated with the
re-opening of this post, including temporary duty staffing,
physical security, technical security equipment, armored cars,
and local guards.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,255,288,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 20,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 82,000,000
The Committee recommends $82,000,000 for the overseas
construction account. The recommendation is $62,000,000 above
the supplemental budget request. Of this amount, $20,000,000 is
to provide safe, secure, and functional temporary facilities
for 200 United States Government personnel and 300 Iraqi local
hires in Baghdad, Iraq. The Department is directed to report to
the Committees on Appropriations regarding the special security
considerations and procedures associated with the hiring of
Iraqi nationals to work in United States diplomatic facilities
in Baghdad, Iraq. The Committee is aware that the Department of
State has proposed a cost-sharing arrangement so that other
foreign affairs agencies may contribute to the escalating cost
of constructing and securing United States diplomatic
facilities. The Committee expects that all agencies with
personnel occupying facilities leased, acquired, or constructed
by the Department of State in Iraq will begin compensating the
Department of State, according to the terms of the cost-sharing
arrangement, in fiscal year 2005.
Also, of the amount provided under this heading,
$10,000,000 is for the Department to provide security
enhancements to non-official facilities frequented by United
States citizens overseas, with particular emphasis on schools
attended by the dependents of non-military United States
Government personnel. The Committee is concerned by the more
frequent targeting by terrorists of locations that are not
official United States facilities, but are tied to the United
States either symbolically or because of the activities they
accommodate, so-called ``soft targets''. The recommendation is
consistent with prior Committee direction that the Department
formulate a strategy for addressing the growing threat to soft
targets.
EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $6,458,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 65,708,000
Committee recommendation................................ 40,000,000
The Committee recommends $40,000,000 for Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service. The recommendation is
$25,700,000 below the supplemental budget request. Funds made
available under this heading will ensure that the Department of
State is able to fund the transportation costs and other
associated costs of evacuating United States Government
employees, their families, and private American citizens and to
provide additional services to American citizens abroad should
the need arise. In addition, the Committee recommends language
allowing the Department of State to be reimbursed by other
agencies for costs associated with the evacuation of those
agencies' personnel from diplomatic posts. This will ensure
that funds available to the Department for evacuations are
continually replenished without the need for additional
supplemental funding.
RELATED AGENCY
Broadcasting Board of Governors
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $465,850,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 30,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 62,000,000
The Committee recommends $62,000,000 for the Broadcasting
Board of Governors [BBG] to support the start-up costs of the
Middle East Television Network [METN] and for the continuation
of radio broadcasting to Iraq. The Committee strongly supports
the Board's efforts to expand its outreach to audiences in the
Middle East. There is prevalent satellite dish ownership in the
Middle East, and BBG has identified television as a
particularly effective means of communication with the people
of this region. Public Law 108-7 provided $2,500,000 in seed
funding for the METN. The supplemental recommendation supports
the full cost of the first year of this initiative.
CHAPTER 3
Subcommittee on Defense
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
2003 appropriation to date..............................$364,611,334,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 62,381,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 62,381,500,000
The Committee recommends $62,381,500,000 for the Department
of Defense, as requested. Funds are recommended for: the
conduct of military operations related to Operation Iraqi
Freedom, and continuing military operations related to
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle and the
Global War on Terrorism; pay and allowances for Reserve and
National Guard personnel called to active duty; unforeseen
military personnel costs; the procurement of munitions and
weapons; critical command, control, communications, and
intelligence support; and coalition support. Recommendations
for specific classified programs are addressed in the
classified annex to the Committee's report.
The Committee recommendation to fund the amount requested
for defense requirements is made because of the importance that
the Committee places on supporting our troops and their war
fighting requirements.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Personnel Support.--The Committee strongly supports the
members of our Armed Services and their families. In
particular, the Committee notes that those now deployed in
current military operations, as well as the members of our
National Guard and Reserve who have been called to active duty,
have been activated frequently and for extended periods of time
since September 11th. The Committee urges the Secretary of
Defense to identify those hardships experienced by service
members and their families and propose remedies to address
those hardships. The Committee directs the Secretary of Defense
to provide a report to the Congressional Oversight Committees,
no later than July 1, 2003, on how the Department can better
support our deployed service members and their families.
Military Personnel, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $26,855,017,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 7,724,500,000
The Committee recommends $7,724,500,000 for Military
Personnel, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Military Personnel, Navy
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $21,927,628,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,784,300,000
The Committee recommends $1,784,300,000 for Military
Personnel, Navy. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Military Personnel, Marine Corps
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $8,501,087,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,254,900,000
The Committee recommends $1,254,900,000 for Military
Personnel, Marine Corps. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Military Personnel, Air Force
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $21,981,277,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 2,834,800,000
The Committee recommends $2,834,800,000 for Military
Personnel, Air Force. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Reserve Personnel, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,374,355,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 6,000,000
The Committee recommends $6,000,000 for Reserve Personnel,
Army. The recommendation is greater than the request.
National Guard Personnel, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $5,114,588,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 110,000,000
The Committee recommends $110,000,000 for National Guard
Personnel, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Operation and Maintenance, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $23,992,082,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 16,142,500,000
The Committee recommends $16,142,500,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Air Battle Captain.--The Committee is aware that the United
States Military Academy and the University of North Dakota are
discussing an initiative in which West Point cadets would
receive introductory helicopter flight training at the
University's Air Battle Captain program. The Committee has
included a general provision that permits the Army to use funds
available for Air Battle Captain training for this initiative
during fiscal year 2003.
Operation and Maintenance, Navy
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $29,331,526,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 5,296,600,000
The Committee recommends $5,296,600,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Navy. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Classification of Vessels.--The American Bureau of Shipping
has been expressly designated in 46 USC 3316(a) as the chosen
instrument of the United States Government in classifying all
vessels owned by the United States Government (including those
leased or bareboat chartered) and in matters related to
classification. Congress designated the American Bureau of
Shipping for those purposes in furtherance of the national
interest in a strong merchant marine and industry base, and the
Committee expects all government agencies to comply with 46 USC
3316(a).
Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,585,759,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,752,700,000
The Committee recommends $1,752,700,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Marine Corps. The recommendation is greater than
the request.
Operation and Maintenance, Air Force
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $27,339,533,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 7,209,200,000
The Committee recommends $7,209,200,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Air Force. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Typhoon Pongsona Damage.--The Committee is aware of the
extensive damage to Guam as a result of Typhoon Pongsona, and
strongly encourages the Department of the Air Force to restore
Anderson Air Force Base to full mission capability using funds
provided in this Bill or other Acts.
Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $14,707,506,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 1,400,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,007,700,000
The Committee recommends $4,007,700,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Defense-Wide. The recommendation is greater than
the request.
Aid to Civilians.--The Committee strongly expects the
Department of Defense to work with the United States Agency for
International Development and other appropriate entities to
provide assistance to families of innocent Afghan and Iraqi
civilians who suffer losses in the military operations.
Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,236,809,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 15,000,000
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Navy Reserve. The recommendation is greater than
the request.
Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $187,532,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve. The recommendation is
greater than the request.
Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $4,261,707,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 88,400,000
The Committee recommends $88,400,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Army National Guard. The recommendation is greater
than the request.
Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $4,117,585,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 20,000,000
The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for Operation and
Maintenance, Air National Guard. The recommendation is greater
than the request.
Natural Resources Risk Remediation Fund
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $489,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 489,300,000
The Committee recommends $489,300,000 for the Natural
Resources Risk Remediation Fund. The recommendation is
identical to the request.
PROCUREMENT
Aircraft Procurement, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $2,285,574,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 4,100,000
The Committee recommends $4,100,000 for Aircraft
Procurement, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Missile Procurement, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,096,548,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 3,100,000
The Committee recommends $3,100,000 for Missile
Procurement, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $2,266,508,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 53,300,000
The Committee recommends $53,300,000 for Procurement of
Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army. The recommendation
is greater than the request.
Procurement of Ammunition, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,253,099,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 447,500,000
The Committee recommends $447,500,000 for Procurement of
Ammunition, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Other Procurement, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $5,874,674,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 241,800,000
The Committee recommends $241,800,000 for Other
Procurement, Army. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Other Procurement, Air Force
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $10,672,712,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 113,600,000
The Committee recommends $113,600,000 for Other
Procurement, Air Force. The recommendation is greater than the
request.
Procurement, Defense-Wide
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,414,455,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 451,000,000
The Committee recommends $451,000,000 for Procurement,
Defense-Wide. The recommendation is greater than the request.
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $7,669,656,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 11,500,000
The Committee recommends $11,500,000 for Research,
Development, Test and Evaluation, Army. The recommendation is
greater than the request.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles.-- In the fiscal year 2003 Joint
Explanatory Statement of the Managers, under this title, the
project hybrid electric vehicle testing should be named
``Hybrid Electric Vehicle testing and Hybrid Electric Vehicle
testing facilities at Cold Regions Test Center''.
Airfield Improvements.-- Of the funds provided in Public
Law 107-248 under the heading ``Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation, Defense-Wide'', $12,000,000 is provided for
airfield improvements associated with the ground-based mid-
course missile defense program.
REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS
Defense Working Capital Funds
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,784,956,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 430,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 550,000,000
The Committee recommends $550,000,000 for Defense Working
Capital Funds. The recommendation is greater than the request.
OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS
Defense Health Program
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $14,843,542,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 501,700,000
The Committee recommends $501,700,000 for the Defense
Health Program. The recommendation is greater than the request.
Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $881,907,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $34,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ $34,000,000
The Committee recommends $34,000,000 for Drug Interdiction
and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense. The recommendation is
identical to the request.
Defense Emergency Response Fund
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $59,863,200,000
Committee recommendation................................ 11,019,000,000
The Committee recommends $11,019,000,000 for Defense
Emergency Response Fund. The recommendation is less than the
request.
The President requested $59,863,200,000 to be made
available in the Defense Emergency Response Fund (DERF) to
support Operation Iraqi Freedom and continuing operations in
support of the Global War on Terrorism. The Committee supports
fully the men and women fighting today and commends them for
their efforts. In recognition that their task is critically
important and essential, the Committee is recommending the full
amount for this purpose, but has appropriated $48,844,200,000
of the DERF request to specific accounts in order to accelerate
the distribution of these much needed funds to the Services.
The Committee understands that the Defense Department's
supplemental request for $63,381,500,000 reflects its best
estimate for its expected needs. The Committee recognizes that
DOD requires flexibility to manage the war effort because there
are many unknowns in the conduct of combat operations and has
provided the Department with $11,019,000,000 for this purpose.
The Committee believes that this funding, in addition to
expanded transfer authority, will provide the Department of
Defense with the spending flexibility it needs to prosecute the
war and provide the Services with the funds they need to carry
out their duties.
The Committee is pleased that the Department of Defense
will submit quarterly reports on the transfer of funds from the
DERF to specific appropriation accounts. This information is
crucial to the Congress to fully understand the needs of the
Department and the Services.
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 301. The Committee recommendation includes a provision
proposed by the Administration which provides the Secretary of
Defense with additional authority for the CINC Initiative Fund
(CIF).
Sec. 302. The Committee recommendation modifies a provision
proposed by the Administration which provides the Secretary of
Defense with additional authority for extraordinary and
emergency expenses associated with Operation Iraqi Freedom and
the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.
Sec. 303. The Committee recommendation modifies a provision
proposed by the Administration which provides the Secretary of
Defense additional transfer authority.
Sec. 304. The Committee recommendation includes a provision
proposed by the Administration which allows the Department of
Defense to reimburse the Services for a drawdown authority
under the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002.
Sec. 305. The Committee recommendation includes a provision
proposed by the Administration which provides specific
authorization for the funds appropriated in this Act for
intelligence activities.
Sec. 306. The Committee recommendation modifies a provision
proposed by the Administration which authorizes drawdown under
the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998.
Sec. 307. The Committee recommendation modifies a provision
proposed by the Administration which authorizes the President
to use fiscal year 2003 and prior year Cooperative Threat
Reduction funds outside the states of the former Soviet Union.
Sec. 308. The Committee recommendation includes a new
provision that limits the use of funds in this Act.
Sec. 309. The Committee recommendation includes a new
provision that requires notification regarding the use of funds
in this Act for military construction activities or minor
construction.
Sec. 310. The Committee recommendation includes a technical
correction concerning funds available for an Air Force training
range.
Sec. 311. The Committee recommendation includes a technical
correction to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2003
concerning limitations placed upon multi-year services
contracts.
Sec. 312. The Committee recommendation includes a technical
correction concerning an infantry rifle range.
Sec. 313. The Committee recommendation includes a technical
correction that permits the Army to use funds available for Air
Battle Captain training for this initiative during fiscal year
2003.
CHAPTER 4
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--CIVIL
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Corps of Engineers--Civil
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,940,167,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 29,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $29,000,000 to
support increased security measures at Corps of Engineers owned
and operated infrastructure facilities.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $813,491,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 to
support increased security measures at Bureau of Reclamation
owned and operated infrastructure facilities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ENERGY PROGRAMS
Science
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,305,894,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000 to support
increased safeguards and security of the Department's nuclear
and other facilities.
ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
National Nuclear Security Administration
WEAPONS ACTIVITIES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $5,954,204,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 19,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $19,000,000 to
address protective force requirements in the Nation's nuclear
weapons complex resulting from elevated security levels,
including up to $2,000,000 for acquisition of protective
systems and equipment at the Pantex Plant, Texas.
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,113,630,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 55,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes a total of
$55,000,000. From within the total, $20,000,000 shall be
available to accelerate the NNSA's work under the Second Line
of Defense Program to install radiation detection equipment at
major transit/transportation hubs and ports in countries other
than Russia and the Newly Independent States. From within the
total, $35,000,000 shall be available to support material
protection, control and accounting (MPC&A) activities outside
the former Soviet Union, including the packaging and
disposition of source materials to be recovered in Iraq, MPC&A
activities in South Asia, and nuclear and radiological export
control cooperation in regions of concern.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
Defense Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $5,470,180,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 6,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $6,000,000 to address
protective force requirements at nuclear and other facilities
resulting from elevated security levels.
Other Defense Activities
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $546,554,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 18,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $18,000,000 to be
available for transfer to other Department of Energy accounts
for safeguard and security requirements. The transfer shall
only take place 15 days after the Department has notified the
House and Senate Committees on Appropriations of the proposed
transfers.
CHAPTER 5
Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related
Programs
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
United States Agency for International Development
CHILD SURVIVAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS FUND
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,824,563,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 40,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 90,000,000
The Committee provides $90,000,000 for an additional amount
in Child Survival and Health Programs Fund assistance for
reimbursement of costs incurred by USAID for pre-conflict
humanitarian and relief activities relating to Iraq.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $288,115,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 80,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 112,500,000
The Committee provides $112,500,000 for an additional
amount for International Disaster Assistance for reimbursement
of costs incurred by USAID for pre-conflict humanitarian and
relief activities relating to Iraq.
LOAN GUARANTEES TO ISRAEL
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate..............................($9,000,000,000)
Committee recommendation................................ (9,000,000,000)
The Committee provides the request for loan guarantees to
Israel, with minor modifications, and directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report within 30 days after the enactment of
this Act detailing the terms and conditions of the loan
guarantees.
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $568,282,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 22,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 23,600,000
The Committee provides $23,600,000 for an additional amount
for Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for
International Development, of which $2,000,000 may be
transferred to and merged with Operating Expenses of the United
States Agency for International Development Office of Inspector
General. These funds are necessitated by relief and
reconstruction efforts relating to Iraq.
OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Economic Support Fund
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $2,255,244,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 2,442,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,357,900,000
The Committee provides $2,357,900,000 for an additional
amount in Economic Support Fund assistance.
The Committee provides the request for Egypt, including
authorization for up to $2,000,000,000 in loan guarantees over
a three year period. The Committee recognizes that Egypt
remains a key partner in the war against international
terrorism. The Committee notes with concern the recent
crackdown on Egyptian demonstrators, including the reported use
of torture by police officials, and requests that not later
than 30 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations
assessing Egypt's progress in meeting its obligations as a
party to the Convention on Torture, and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
The Committee provides the request for Turkey, including
authorization for up to $8,500,000,000 in loan guarantees, and
recognizes Turkey's contributions to the war against
international terrorism, particularly in Afghanistan. The
Committee remains concerned that Turkey may unilaterally deploy
troops into northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and
restricts assistance to Turkey should this happen. The
Secretary of State is provided with a national security
interest waiver.
The Committee supports the request for Afghanistan for
completion of infrastructure projects and contributions to the
Afghan Government and multilateral political reform efforts.
The Committee expects significant resources to be made
available to support national elections in Afghanistan in 2004,
and recommends USAID and State to utilize grants to
nongovernmental organizations, in lieu of contracts to for-
profit institutions, to support these polls.
The Committee notes that the limitations and restrictions
on assistance to the West Bank and Gaza contained in Public Law
108-7 apply to in this Act. The Committee expects that funds be
used for ongoing programs and activities to foster political
and legal reform.
The Committee supports the Middle East Partnership
Initiative (MEPI) and Muslim Outreach, and continues to
encourage implementation of aggressive democracy, human rights,
and media programs in that region and in other Muslim countries
around the world. The Committee requests to be briefed prior to
the obligation of funds for any enterprise fund.
The Committee provides $700,000,000 for assistance for
Jordan, and appreciates the continued contributions of this key
ally in the war against international terrorism.
The Committee expects USAID to be expeditiously reimbursed
$40,000,000 under this heading for costs incurred for pre-
conflict humanitarian and relief activities relating to Iraq,
and requests to be informed once this reimbursement has
occurred.
The Committee provides $50,000,000 in Economic Support Fund
assistance for the Philippines. The Committee intends these
funds to be used to support economic development programs and
activities designed to counter terrorism by encouraging members
of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to peacefully reintegrate
into civil society.
United States Emergency Fund for Complex Foreign Crises
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $150,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 150,000,000
The Committee provides $150,000,000 for the United States
Emergency Fund for Complex Foreign Crises. While the Committee
understands the need for flexibility in meeting unforeseen
complex foreign crises, it includes congressional notification
for these funds, which may be waived if human health or welfare
is at substantial risk. The Committee encourages the use of
this Fund to meet unforeseen shortfalls in relief and
reconstruction efforts in Iraq.
The Committee does not intend to provide additional funds
for this Fund in the fiscal year 2004 Foreign Operations,
Export Financing, and Related Programs bill.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $195,720,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee provides $25,000,000 for an additional amount
in International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
assistance to enhance Pakistan's law enforcement and border
security capacities to fight terrorism.
Andean Counterdrug Intiative
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $695,450,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 34,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 34,000,000
The Committee provides $34,000,000 for the Andean
Counterdrug Initiative for programs and activities relating to
the protection of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, the
expansion of police presence in municipalities in insecure
areas, and for other costs associated with Plan Colombia. The
Committee is concerned abut the large number of impoverished
Colombians, particularly women and children, who have been
displaced from their homes and are not receiving public
assistance. Therefore, the Committee provides that not less
than $5,000,000 should be made available for programs and
activities to assist women and children who have been displaced
as a result of armed conflict. The Committee intends to
consider assistance for Colombia provided under this Act to
partially offset the fiscal year 2004 request for assistance
for Colombia. The Committee notes that the restrictions on
assistance to the Andean Counterdrug Initiative contained in
Public Law 108-7 apply to this Act.
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $25,831,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 50,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 75,000,000
The Committee provides $75,000,000 for an additional amount
for the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration
Assistance Fund as a replenishment of funds drawn down for
programs and activities relating to Iraq.
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $304,408,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 28,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,000,000
The Committee provides $28,000,000 for an additional amount
for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related
Programs to support the continuation of programs and activities
relating to the protection of Afghan President Karzai and
unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Foreign Military Financing Program
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $4,045,532,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 2,059,100,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,059,100,000
The Committee provides $2,059,100,000 for the Foreign
Military Financing Program.
The Committee strongly supports the request for assistance
for those nations contributing to Operation Iraqi Freedom,
including, but not limited to, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Romania, and Lithuania.
The Committee provides not less than $1,000,000,000 for
assistance for Israel, and $406,000,000 for assistance for
Jordan.
The Committee supports the request for Afghanistan, and
supports the Afghan National Army Train and Equip Program.
The Committee supports the request for Pakistan which will
bolster counterterrorism capabilities.
The Committee strongly supports the request for $30,000,000
for counterterrorism assistance for the Philippines.
The Committee notes that restrictions on assistance for
Colombia contained in Public Law 108-7 apply to this Act.
Peacekeeping Operations
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $114,252,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 200,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 150,000,000
The Committee provides $150,000,000 for an additional
amount for Peacekeeping Operations to assist coalition partners
in a post-conflict/transitional Iraq. Prior to obligation, the
Committee requests a briefing on plans for the use and
disbursement of these funds. The Committee notes that the
notification requirements for this account contained in Public
Law 108-7 apply to this Act.
OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
IRAQI RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $2,443,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,468,300,000
The Committee provides $2,468,300,000 for the Iraq Relief
and Reconstruction Fund for humanitarian assistance in and
around Iraq and for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Iraq.
The Committee expects that the transfer authority provided by
this provision will not be used to transfer funds to the
Department of Defense. Prior to the initial transfer of funds,
the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on plans for the use of the funds appropriated
under this heading.
The Committee provides that funds appropriated under this
heading shall be used to fully reimburse accounts administered
by the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and
the United States Agency for International Development for
expenses relating to the pre-positioning of relief and
reconstruction assistance for Iraq prior to the enactment of
this Act. The Committee notes that the following accounts
should be reimbursed from funds appropriated under this
heading: $157,000,000 for ``Development Assistance'';
$3,900,000 for ``Transition Initiatives''; and $100,000,000 for
``Economic Support Fund''. The Committee requests to be
notified when reimbursements have been requested and fulfilled.
The Committee notes that funds appropriated under this
heading are subject to the regular notification procedures of
the Committee on Appropriations, except that notifications
shall be transmitted at least 5 days in advance of the
obligation of funds.
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 501. The Committee includes transfer authority between
certain accounts, and requests to be consulted before this
authority is exercised.
Sec. 502. The Committee provides the request for authority
to provide assistance or other financing in this chapter for
relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq notwithstanding any
other provision of law. Funds made available pursuant to this
authority shall be subject to the regular notification
procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, except that
notification shall be transmitted at least 5 days in advance of
the obligation of funds.
Sec. 503. The Committee provides the request for the repeal
of the Iraqi Sanctions Act of 1990, and other limitations on
assistance for Iraq.
Sec. 504. The Committee provides the request for the
authority to export to Iraq any item subject to the Export
Administration Regulations or controlled under the
International Trafficking in Arms Regulations on the United
States Munitions List, if the President determines that to do
so in the national interests of the United States. The
Committee requests the President, after consulting with all
relevant departments and agencies, to report to the appropriate
congressional committees on a semiannual basis on all Commerce
and Control Munitions List items transferred to Iraq, and the
person or entity to which each item has been transferred. The
Committee requests that the first report be submitted to
Congress no later than 90 days after enactment of this Act.
Sec. 505. The Committee provides $10,000,000 in ``Economic
Support Fund'' assistance for the establishment of a tribunal
for the prosecution of Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi war
criminals.
Sec. 506. The Committee includes the Sense of Congress
providing that, to the maximum extent practicable, contracts
and grants for relief and reconstruction in Iraq should be
awarded to United States companies and organizations, those
located in the Near East region, and those from countries who
have provided assistance to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The
Committee believes that reconstruction efforts should include
employment and other opportunities for the Iraqi people.
Sec. 508. The Committee provides the Secretary of State
with a national security interest waiver for certain
restrictions on assistance for Ukraine contained in Public Law
108-7.
CHAPTER 6
Subcommittee on Homeland Security
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Departmental Management
COUNTERTERRORISM FUND
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $9,935,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 1,500,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,135,000,000
The Committee provides an additional $1,135,000,000 to
support expanded responsibilities of the Department of Homeland
Security organizations and other authorized Federal Government
activities in Federal agencies outside the Department during
periods of heightened threat awareness resulting from the
conflict with Iraq. This amount is $365,000,000 less than the
supplemental request. The amount recommended includes an
additional $215,000,000 of the amount requested by the
President for the ``Emergency Response Fund'' under the
Executive Office of the President, and a reduction of
$580,000,000 from the supplemental request for the
``Counterterrorism Fund.'' The Committee has instead
appropriated $580,000,000 directly to the Coast Guard to
support additional operational costs associated with the
activation of Coast Guard reservists and forces already
deployed or in the process of being deployed to the operational
theater, and increased protection of military outload and
economically-critical U.S. ports.
Due to the uncertainty of the full scope of agency
requirements related to Operation Liberty Shield and needs
resulting from the conflict in Iraq and the Middle East,
flexibility is provided to the Secretary of Homeland Security,
as requested, to allocate the $1,135,000,000 in supplemental
appropriations provided for the Counterterrorism Fund to
respective Department of Homeland Security agencies, including
the Coast Guard. These additional funds are to be used only for
activities above and beyond day-to-day operations, including
costs associated with the management and administration of
expanded State and local assistance programs. Not to exceed
$215,000,000 of the total amount appropriated may be
transferred to any authorized Federal Government activity
outside the Department of Homeland Security to cover immediate
or emerging terrorism-related prevention requirements, as
determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Prior to the
obligation of any funds, the Secretary of Homeland Security is
required to submit a 15-day notice to the Committees on
Appropriations of the House and Senate. The Committee expects
this notice to be accompanied by a full and complete
justification of the costs to be reimbursed by agency and
account, including a detailed breakdown by program, project and
activity.
Current Department of Homeland Security estimates of agency
30-day requirements associated with immediate or emerging
terrorism-related prevention and response activities are as
follows: Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
$55,000,000 (overtime for investigations and detentions, air
and marine interdiction, detention and removals,
investigations, Federal Protective Service, operations and
maintenance for the air program, and other related costs);
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, $65,000,000 (overtime,
operations costs of assets, impact on user fee collections, and
other logistics costs); Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services, $1,000,000 (international affairs, overtime for
adjudication support, and naturalization for military
personnel); Transportation Security Administration,
$120,000,000 (overtime for passenger screeners, operations
costs of assets, supply/logistics costs, contract hiring/
service/training, and State and local (National Guard)
expenses); Federal Law Enforcement Training Requirements,
$1,000,000 (emergency training requirements); U.S. Secret
Service, $10,000,000 (additional personnel costs, security
upgrades, equipment and replacement purchases); Emergency
Preparedness and Response, $15,000,000 (emergency support teams
and regional operations centers); and Infrastructure Analysis
and Infrastructure Protection, $10,000,000 (protection of
critical assets).
Border and Transportation Security
OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $993,500,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 2,000,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000,000
The Committee provides an additional $2,000,000,000, as
requested, to continue to enhance and strengthen America's
first responder community. Included in this amount is
$1,420,000,000 for grants to States for protection and
preparedness activities; $30,000,000 for direct technical
assistance to States; $450,000,000 for grants to augment
security at critical infrastructure facilities; and
$100,000,000 for protection or preparedness needs of high-
threat urban areas.
The additional $1,420,000,000 made available for grants to
States to further augment State and local protection and
preparedness activities is to be allocated by formula to States
for the acquisition of equipment, training, exercises, and
planning. Language is included in the bill to require that at
least 80 percent of these funds are allocated to local
governments within 60 days of the grant award.
An additional $30,000,000 is made available to enable the
Office for Domestic Preparedness to provide technical
assistance to States for a variety of activities, as needed,
including support for plan development, implementation of
exercises, and assistance with interoperable communications and
equipment.
The $450,000,000 provided for grants to States to augment
security at critical infrastructure facilities is to be made
available to reimburse State and local governments for
personnel overtime, deployment of the National Guard, and
contract staff used to supply security to meet heightened
protection requirements. These funds are to be allocated by
formula to States. Language is included in the bill to require
that no less than one-third of each grant be allocated to local
governments within 60 days of award. The Committee expects the
Department of Homeland Security to work closely with governors
to ensure proper security for the most sensitive sites, and to
develop and approve State and local site protection plans to
enable funds to be released expeditiously.
The Department is expected to provide bi-weekly reports on
the status of State application submissions for all available
funds provided for programs of the Office for Domestic
Preparedness.
The Committee recognizes that certain densely-populated
urban areas may be particular targets of terrorists.
Supplemental funding of $100,000,000 is made available to meet
the protection or preparedness needs of these high-threat urban
areas, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The Committee directs that, not later than 60 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office
for Domestic Preparedness in the Department of Homeland
Security shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
distribution of Federal financial assistance to, and within,
States in support of first responders to threats or acts of
terrorism. The report shall include a detailed discussion of
the relationship between the distribution of funds and the
assessed threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
The Committee further directs the Secretary of Homeland
Security to work with the national intelligence community
(including the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, the Defense Intelligence Agency and others),
as well as State and local law enforcement agencies, to
evaluate threat levels and estimate the risk of terrorist
attack at the local level to high threat urban areas. This
assessment should take into consideration risk factors such as
dense population or areas which may be particular targets for
terrorists such as airports, seaports, symbolic targets
(including monuments, historic sites and other landmarks), and
a history of terrorist attack. The Committee further directs
the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to the Committee
on these findings within 60 days of enactment of this Act. In
addition, the Committee directs the Secretary to (1) determine
the cost of securing each locality; (2) evaluate of how much of
such costs should be borne by the Federal Government; (3)
identify other entities, if any, who should share in those
costs and to what extent; and (4) propose a formula for
distributing these funds based upon these findings.
Coast Guard
OPERATING EXPENSES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $4,294,028,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. ( \1\ )
Committee recommendation................................ 580,000,000
\1\ Included in 2003 supplemental estimate for the Counterterrorism
Fund.
The Committee provides an additional $580,000,000 in
supplemental appropriations for Coast Guard Operating Expenses
in support of Department of Defense initiatives in relation to
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Liberty Shield.
Current estimates associated with the activation of Coast
Guard forces deployed to or in the process of being deployed to
the operational theater initially developed in response to
Operation Iraqi Freedom are as follows: pay and personnel
support costs (regular and special pays, messing, per diem,
medical costs, issued personnel gear and personnel support
costs at the field command and reserve mobilization costs), for
deployed forces, $62,000,000, and for military outload
security, $163,000,000; operational tempo and mission costs
(fuel, consumable parts, facilities and base support, force
protection, command and control costs), for deployed forces,
$69,000,000, and for military outload security, $54,000,000;
and transportation, reconstitution, and recapitalization costs
(sealift, airlift, recapitalization of non-standard boats and
consumed inventories and depot repair of deployed cutters), for
deployed forces, $49,000,000, and for military outload,
$3,000,000.
Coast Guard requirements developed in response to Operation
Liberty Shield for strategic economic ports: pay and personnel
support costs, $150,000,000; operational tempo and mission
costs, $25,000,000; and transportation, reconstitution and
recapitalization costs, $5,000,000.
CHAPTER 7
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and
Related Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FUND
The Committee recommendation includes $35,000,000 for costs
associated with compensating individuals with injuries
resulting from smallpox vaccinations and countermeasures. Funds
are available only upon enactment of legislation authorizing a
smallpox vaccination compensation program.
General Provision
REPATRIATION
The Committee recommendation includes bill language
requested by the Administration to eliminate the $1,000,000 cap
in fiscal year 2003 on funds available for the Department of
Health and Human Services to provide assistance to ill or
destitute U.S. citizens who have returned from foreign
countries due to war, threat of war, invasion, or similar
crisis.
CHAPTER 8
Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
JOINT ITEMS
Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund
2003 appropriation to date..............................................
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. $125,000,000
Committee recommendation................................................
The Committee notes that the Office of Management and
Budget submitted a request of $125,000,000 for the Legislative
Branch Emergency Response Fund. However, legislative branch
agencies submitted individual requests totaling $130,800,000,
excluding amounts requested by the House of Representatives.
The Committee is concerned that OMB has violated normal
protocols dictated by the separation of powers between the two
branches of government by not including in the supplemental
request precisely that which was requested by the Legislative
Branch.
The Committee has recommended funds directly to the
individual agencies which submitted requests, rather than a
lump sum appropriation as submitted by OMB.
CAPITOL POLICE
General Expenses
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $174,533,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 38,165,000
The Committee recommends $38,165,000 for Capitol Police
general expenses for additional measures needed for security of
the Capitol Complex. The Committee expects to approve the
specific allocation of these funds.
The Committee recognizes there may be a need for additional
resources for the dignitary protection division upon completion
of a new policy for protective details and expects to work with
the agency if resources are needed this year.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and Expenses
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $2,046,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 111,000
The Committee recommends $111,000 for the Office of
Compliance, as requested by the Office. These funds are needed
for hearings and mediation services mandated under sections 403
and 405 of the Congressional Accountability Act. The Office has
experienced a significantly larger number of hearings than had
been anticipated.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
General Administration
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $58,597,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 18,672,000
The Committee recommends $18,672,000 for the general
administration account for critical life safety improvements.
Capitol Building
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $31,885,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,100,000
The Committee recommends $1,100,000 for the Capitol
building appropriation in order to meet life safety standards
for egress.
Capitol Power Plant
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $101,621,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 14,600,000
The Committee recommends $14,600,000 for the Capitol Power
Plant. These funds are needed to mitigate a major environmental
and health hazard by replacing the current aged high voltage
switchgear transformers, install oil storage tanks and a
distributed control system.
Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $23,745,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 40,140,000
The Committee recommends $40,140,000 for Capitol Police
buildings and grounds. These funds are needed to purchase
property, lease interim facilities to meet the USCP's growing
space requirements, construction of a tactical training
facility, and other urgently needed facility requirements.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and Expenses
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $349,338,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 5,500,000
The Committee recommends $5,500,000 for the purchase and
installation of a public address system to support emergency
management planning.
Congressional Research Service
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $86,387,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 1,863,000
The Committee recommends $1,863,000 for the Congressional
Research Service for mirroring of mission-critical on-line
data.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $451,202,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 4,849,000
The Committee recommends $4,849,000 for the General
Accounting Office. These funds are needed for the security of
GAO facilities and information systems.
CHAPTER 9
Subcommittee on Military Construction
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Construction, Navy
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,303,788,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 48,100,000
Committee recommendation................................ 48,100,000
The Committee recommends an additional $48,100,000 for
Military Construction, Navy, to provide facilities and
infrastructure to carry out detainee operations for the initial
phase of the long-term detention mission at Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. The Committee notes that with these additional funds,
over $104,000,000 in military construction will have been
expended for detainee facilities at Guantanamo Bay since
February, 2002. Included in these expenses are at least three
generations of housing facilities for personnel assigned to
detainee operations at Guantanamo--``SEA Huts'', improved ``SEA
Huts'' and durable metal troop housing. While the Committee is
supportive of the detainee mission at Guantanamo, it wishes to
minimize repetitive construction of perishable temporary
facilities. The Committee directs the Department to complete a
comprehensive facilities master plan for Guantanamo and to
provide copies of that plan to the congressional defense
committees by September 30, 2003.
Military Construction, Air Force
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,048,366,000
2003 supplemental estimate.............................. 129,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 127,400,000
The Committee recommends an additional $127,400,000 for
Military Construction, Air Force, to be used as follows:
Millennium Village Construction......................... $85,100,000
Explosive Ordnance Pad Construction, Diego Garcia....... 3,200,000
Planning and Design..................................... 1,800,000
Andersen AFB Hangar Construction........................ 35,500,000
Andersen AFB Hangar Planning and Design................. 1,800,000
The supplemental appropriation request included $25,000,000
for construction of a parallel taxiway at a classified
location. However, the Committee understands that this project
is already under construction using operations and maintenance
funds; therefore additional appropriation is unnecessary. The
request also included $11,000,000 for construction of a C-130
aircraft parking apron at a classified location but the
Committee understands that the requirement for this facility no
longer exists because of mission changes. For these reasons
funding is not provided for either of these projects or for the
planning and design to support them.
The Committee notes that an urgent need exists to repair
damage to facilities at Andersen Air Force Base caused by
Typhoon Ponsonga, which struck Guam on December 8-9, 2002.
Andersen Air Force Base represents an important strategic
capability for the United States as a key staging location for
operations into East Asia and as a crucial part of the air
bridge to Southwest Asia. Typhoon Ponsonga caused significant
damage to three of the base's four aircraft hangars,
eliminating the base's ability to conduct climate controlled
aircraft maintenance. $35,700,000 is provided for construction
of a new aircraft maintenance hangar, and $1,800,000 is
provided for planning and design for this project.
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $863,050,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000
The Committee recommends an additional $2,000,000 for
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force, to repair
family housing units at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, which
were damaged by Typhoon Ponsonga.
GENERAL PROVISION, THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 901. The Committee recommendation modifies a provision
proposed by the administration which provides the Secretary of
Defense with additional authority for military construction
expenses associated with the war on terror and military
operations in Iraq.
CHAPTER 10
Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and General Government
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
MARITIME GUARANTEED LOAN (TITLE XI) PROGRAM ACCOUNT
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $4,126,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $50,000,000
for the Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program (title XI). The title
XI program provides subsidies for guaranteed loans for
purchasers of vessels built in U.S. shipyards and includes the
guarantee for facilities or equipment pertaining to marine
operations related to any of those vessels. The Committee is
aware that the program is critical for those who transport
military equipment and supplies to deployed military forces
during time of war. There is currently only $1,000,000
available for pending and new loan guarantees, and many future
maritime projects, including those that will be used for
military sealift, are in jeopardy without additional resources.
TITLE II--MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER 1
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following provision is a technical correction. The
Committee recommendation permits a recently appointed U.S.
Department of Agriculture Task Force to evaluate the merits of
establishing National Institutes at USDA for the purposes of
improving research activities critical to food and agricultural
science.
The following provision is a technical correction. The
Committee recommendation supplies an effective date for ginseng
labeling.
The following provision is a technical correction. The
Committee recommendation clarifies the intent of the original
provision to provide payments for crop losses, livestock
losses, and related expenses resulting from flooding following
the application of a pesticide for brush control.
The Committee recommendation includes a provision which
makes a change to the definition of a producer handler and
requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on the sale of
class 1 milk products into California. The provision also makes
a technical change in regard to Federal milk marketing orders
in Clark County, Nevada.
CHAPTER 2
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and
Related Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $754,096,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 106,060,000
The Committee recommends $106,060,000 for procurement,
acquisition and construction. The recommendation is
$106,060,000 above the request.
The Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite
[POES], National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental
Satellite System [NPOESS], and Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite [GOES] programs are designed to provide
the U.S. Government with continuous satellite coverage
necessary for weather forecasting and disaster planning and
response. In 1994, as a cost savings effort, the civil and
military polar-orbiting systems were integrated into a single,
national system satisfying both civil and national security
needs. In order to ensure that the United States would never be
dependent on a foreign government for its weather satellite
data, the programs were designed to include a spare that could
be launched or activated immediately should a system failure
occur.
Since the fiscal year 2003 omnibus appropriations
conference, the Committee has learned that it was misinformed
regarding the funding requirements for the POES, NPOESS, and
GOES programs. The fiscal year 2003 President's budget request
for POES and NPOESS included an anomaly. As noted above,
satellite purchases are phased to ensure that a ``hot'' spare
is available should a catastrophic launch failure occur. The
request introduced a 12-month gap between the second to last
POES launch and the availability of a spare and a 19-month gap
between the last launch of POES and the availability of a
NPOESS spare. Current funding levels exacerbate these gaps.
Regarding GOES, NOAA typically options satellite ``buses'' and
launch vehicles at the same time. The current funding level
will force NOAA to split the optioning of the next satellite.
The bus will be paid for with fiscal year 2003 funds and the
launch vehicle with fiscal year 2004 funds.
The level of risk and additional costs associated with the
gaps and the severing of launch vehicle from bus are not
acceptable. Therefore, the Committee recommendation provides
$14,600,000 for POES and $48,000,000 for NPOESS to reduce to
the greatest degree possible the gaps and $41,000,000 for GOES
to remarry the procurement. The National Environmental
Satellite, Data and Information Service is directed to provide
to the Committees on Appropriations a ``cure plan'' for these
three programs not later than June 1, 2003.
RELATED AGENCIES
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $306,815,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 23,300,000
The Committee recommends $23,300,000 for the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC]. The recommendation is
$23,300,000 above the supplemental budget request. The
recommendation is necessary to avert a fiscal crisis that will
result in the furlough of 100 percent of the workforce for an
extended period of time. The Committee understands this fiscal
crisis resulted from a myriad of factors, most significantly
past hiring practices that resulted in a tremendous surge in
staff salaries and benefits and increased GSA rent
requirements.
Upon assumption of duties, the present Chair immediately
instituted a hiring freeze but lacks the resources to induce
sufficient numbers of employees to apply for early retirement.
The Commission took further corrective action by contracting
with the National Academy of Public Administration [NAPA] to
assess personnel structure and other workforce issues. The NAPA
study recommended a 5-year plan to more efficiently align the
Commission and avoid financial crises in the future.
The immediate requirement to merely stabilize the
Commission and prevent a furlough or Anti-Deficiency Act
violation is $18,300,000. However, this funding level will not
correct the root problem, only delay it. Implementation of the
NAPA plan is the only sure way to correct the fiscal problem.
Therefore, the Committee recommends $5,000,000 for the first
installment of the restructure plan. This will allow the agency
to establish a national call center and provide technology
required to more fully support telework and remote access
requirements, as well as support major staffing adjustments.
Immediate stabilization and a major personnel restructure
are critical to the agency's future. The EEOC has presented
this Committee with a business case analysis to support this
request that will not only stabilize the Commission but begin a
realistic and cost-effective restructure plan.
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $3,000,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 11,000,000
The Committee recommends $11,000,000 for the National
Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. The
Committee recommendation is $11,000,000 above the request.
The amount provided is intended to cover all costs through
the life of the Commission. The report of the Commission is due
May 2004.
CHAPTER 3
Subcommittee on District of Columbia
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends a number of changes to the
District of Columbia's local budget, as requested by the Mayor
and approved by City Council. These changes are necessitated by
a projected budget shortfall of $133,600,000. The Committee is
not recommending any additional Federal funds for the District
of Columbia.
Governmental Direction and Support
The Committee recommends a rescission of $9,358,000 in
local funds for governmental direction and support for savings
associated with the reduction in risk management functions
within the agency, savings associated with a District-wide
hiring freeze, and the reduction of telecommunications costs
and contractual savings.
Economic Development and Regulation
The Committee recommends an increase of $14,998,000 in
local funds for economic development and support for increased
costs associated with the following: the Summer Youth Program,
the Home Purchasing Assistance Program, and the Relocation
Program.
Public Safety and Justice
The Committee recommends an increase of $10,422,000 in
local funds for public safety and justice, including funds for
overtime costs and new recruiting costs for the Metropolitan
Police Department, and overtime costs for the Department of
Corrections and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Public Education System
The Committee recommends several changes in the allocation
of local funds for the public education system. These include
an increase of $2,029,000 for the District of Columbia Public
Schools for school operations, a rescission of $12,000,000 for
District of Columbia Charter Schools due to lower than
anticipated student enrollment, however, the Committee intends
that not less than $3,000,000 of these funds are to be used to
provide adequate charter school facitlities and educational
programs for charter schools. The Committee also recommends a
rescission of $1,040,000 for the University of the District of
Columbia due to savings achieved by a District-wide hiring
freeze, a rescission of $273,000 for the District of Columbia
Public Libraries due to cuts made in its share of the Arts
project program, and a rescission of $255,000 for the
Commission on the Arts and Humanities due to a cut in its share
of the Arts project program.
Human Support Services
The Committee recommends several changes to the allocation
of local funds for Human Support Services. These include an
increase for the Department of Health to cover medical claims
exceeding budgeted costs, and to cover higher Medicaid
utilization and managed care costs. These also include an
increase to the Department of Human Services to cover court
order costs associated with the Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities Agency, as well as an increase for
the Children and Family Services Agency to cover costs
associated with unbudgeted out-of-state tuition costs for
foster care student.
Public Works
The Committee recommends several changes to the allocation
of local funds for Public Works. These include increases for
the recycling program, and for the District's inspection
station program. The Committee is recommending several
rescissions attributable to hiring freezes and freezing pay
increases.
Repayment of Loans and Interest
The Committee recommends a rescission of $2,466,000 from
local funds due to the lower debt service obligations based on
improved market rates and delays in borrowing.
Workforce Investments
The Committee recommends a rescission of $2,000,000 from
local funds in Workforce Investments due to the suspension of
non-union pay increases.
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3001. The Committee has included bill language to
allow the District to authorize transfers of an amount not to
exceed $32,900,000 from funds identified in the fiscal year
2002 comprehensive annual financial report from the fund
balance to the local general fund. This transfer will allow the
District to address revenue shortfalls due to the economic
downturn, but it will not affect the District's emergency or
contingency reserves.
Sec. 3002. The Committee has included bill language that
extends the authority which the Chief Financial Officer of the
District of Columbia can exercise with respect to personnel,
procurement, and the preparation of fiscal impact statements
during a control period through September 30, 2004. The current
authority expires on July 1, 2003.
CHAPTER 4
Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
STATE AND TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS
The Committee recommendation provides a technical
correction to language in Public Law 108-7 relating to State
and Tribal Wildlife Grants.
National Park Service
OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
2003 appropriation to date.............................. $1,555,389,000
2003 supplemental estimate..............................................
Committee recommendation................................ 9,000,000
The Committee recommendation provides a correct amount for
operation of the national park system in Public Law 108-7 to
reflect the conference agreement.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONSTRUCTION
In accordance with the administration's request, the Fiscal
Year 2002 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
(Public Law 107-63) provided funding for the construction of a
K-12 Ojibwa Indian school. Since that time, the Turtle Mountain
Band of Chippewa Indians and the Bureau of Indian Affairs have
agreed that the replacement school should be sized for 553
students. Based on this agreement, the Committee believes that
the remaining planning, design, and actual construction can now
be accomplished for approximately $26,700,000, or less. Bill
language has therefore been included directing that funds for
this project be made available for obligation within 30 days of
enactment of this Act.
RELATED AGENCY
General Provision
Modifies section 328 of Division F of Public Law 108-7 to
reflect congressional intent more clearly.
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide a report
to Congress detailing the Secretary's intent regarding the
direct sale of 983 acres in Clark County, Nevada.
CHAPTER 5
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and
Related Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Committee recommendation includes bill language
providing $1,000,000 for the Jobs for America's Graduates
program.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES
In the statement of the managers of the committee of
conference accompanying H.J. Res. 2 (Public Law 108-7; House
Report 108-10), in the matter in title II of Division G, under
the heading ``Health Resources and Services''
--the provision specifying $200,000 for the U.S. and
Developing Country Medical Centers Program for the
linking of U.S. academic medical centers with
developing country medical centers to facilitate mutual
capacity building through the exchange of clinicians
between the two institutions so that care providers in
the developing world can learn, first hand, from those
in the U.S. who are most experienced in AIDS care shall
be deleted;
--the provision specifying La Crosse Medical Health Science
Consortium to establish virtual health centers shall be
deemed to read as follows: ``La Crosse Medical Health
Science Consortium in La Crosse, Wisconsin to establish
virtual health centers in eight counties'';
--the provision specifying Children's Hospital Central
California for construction of the Pediatric Trauma
Unit shall be deemed to read as follows: ``Children's
Hospital Central California in Madera, CA for
construction of the Pediatric Trauma Unit''; and
--the provision specifying $1,630,000 for the Geisinger
Health System, Harrisburg, PA, for the Rural PA Stroke
Care Partnership shall be deemed to read: ``Geisinger
Health System, Harrisburg, PA, for the Rural PA Stroke
Care Partnership, $630,000''.
The Committee recommendation includes bill language making
technical corrections to numerous projects within the Health
Resources and Services account.
The Committee recommends transfering $800,000 from the
health care and other facilities construction program to the
telehealth grant program. The Committee also recommends
transferring $225,000 from the health care and other facilities
construction program to program management. The Committee
further recommends transferring $490,000 from the health care
and other facilities construction program to the rural outreach
program and also transfers $200,000 from the Rural Health
Outreach Grants program to Program Administration.
Administration for Children and Families
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAMS
In the statement of the managers of the committee of
conference accompanying H.J. Res. 2 (Public Law 108-7; House
Report 108-10), in the matter in title II of Division G,
relating to Social services and income maintenance research
under the heading ``Children and Families Services Programs''
--the provision specifying $150,000 for the Bethesda
Children's Home shall be deemed to read as follows,
``Bethesda Children's Home/Lutheran Social Services''.
Administration on Aging
AGING SERVICES PROGRAMS
In the statement of the managers of the committee of
conference accompanying H.J. Res. 2 (Public Law 108-7; House
Report 108-10), in the matter in title II of Division G,
relating to Aging research, training and demonstrations under
the heading ``Aging Services Programs''
--the provision specifying $850,000 for the Jewish Federation
of Greater Washington shall be deemed to read as
follows: ``$1,200,000 to the Jewish Federation of
Greater Washington in Montgomery County, MD to
establish a Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
(NORCs) demonstration project providing supportive
services to seniors.''; and
--the provision specifying $1,200,000 for the Jewish Family
and Children's Service, Minneapolis, MN shall be deemed
to read as follows: ``$850,000 for the Jewish Family
and Children's Service, Minneapolis, MN, for programs
for seniors in Naturally Occurring Retirement
Community''.
Office of the Secretary
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FUND
The Committee recommendation includes bill language making
a technical correction to the Public Health and Social Service
Emergency Fund.
General Provision
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES
The Committee recommendation includes a new general
provision making a technical correction regarding international
health activities.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
The Committee recommendation includes bill language making
technical corrections to numerous projects funded in the Fund
for the Improvement of Education. Also included are bill
language program technical corrections.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Committee recommendation includes bill language making
technical corrections to numerous projects funded in the Fund
for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.
General Provision
The Committee has included a provision which raises the
maximum age from 17 to 19 for students participating in the
federally funded Advanced Placement program.
RELATED AGENCIES
Corporation for National and Community Services
DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAMS, OPERATING EXPENSES
The Committee recommendation includes bill language making
technical corrections in the Domestic Volunteer Service
program.
CHAPTER 6
Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch
CAPITOL POLICE
This provision reinserts the effective date relative to
section 1015 of Public Law 108-7.
CHAPTER 7
Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and General Government
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Committee recommendation includes a provision making a
technical correction to Section 336 of Division I of Public Law
108-7.
The Committee recommendation includes a provision making
technical corrections to Section 321 of Division I of Public
Law 108-7.
The Committee recommendation includes a provision to permit
rural areas that became part of an urbanized area as a result
of the 2000 census to use funds made available to carry out
section 5307 of title 49 for operating assistance during fiscal
year 2003.
CHAPTER 8
Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and
Independent Agencies
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Community Development Fund
The recommendation makes several technical corrections to
grants.
Management and Administration
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
The recommendation clarifies the intent of Congress that
the General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development retains responsibility for appropriation issues
while acknowledging a new division on Antideficiency Act
violations within the HUD Office of the CFO.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Corporation for National and Community Service
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS OPERATING EXPENSES
The Committee has included language for the Corporation for
National and Community Service (``Corporation'') to provide a
deficiency appropriation of up to $64,000,000 to liquidate
obligations incurred in previous years. The Administration
submitted this request on March 5, 2003 to the Congress. The
Committee has included this deficiency language to ensure that
AmeriCorps participants receive their earned education award.
Nevertheless, the Committee believes that the Corporation must
provide a detailed and thorough explanation regarding the root
causes of this deficiency before any funds are to be made
available. Accordingly, the Committee makes the availability of
these funds contingent on the Corporation submitting a report
in accordance with the requirements of the Antideficiency Act
and the guidance included in OMB Circular A-11.
The Committee has also included a technical correction for
administrative funds previously appropriated in the
Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108-
7).
TITLE III--COLUMBIA ORBITER MEMORIAL ACT
The recommendation allows the construction of a memorial
marker honoring the seven members of the crew of the Columbia
Orbiter who died on February 1, 2003, over the State of Texas
during the landing of space shuttle mission STS-107.
The recommendation provides $500,000 from available funds
for the construction of the memorial marker and provides the
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration the authority to accept gifts and donations for
this purpose.
TITLE IV--AVIATION INDUSTRY RELIEF PROVISIONS
Sec. 401. Provides for a 6-month suspension of the security
service fees authorized by section 44940(a) of Title 49, United
States Code.
Sec. 402. Provides $1,000,000,000 to the Department of
Transportation for reimbursement to air carriers for security
costs resulting from government action, subject to cost
certification.
Sec. 403. Provides $100,000,000 to the Department of
Transportation to reimburse air carriers for cockpit door
reinforcement.
Sec. 404. Provides $375,000,000 to the Department of
Transportation to assist airports in meeting operating and
capital expenses related to mandated security-related
improvements.
Sec. 405. Includes a provision further extending for a 1-
year period the War Risk Insurance provisions contained in
Public Law 107-296.
Sec. 406. Includes a provision making War Risk Insurance
provisions available only to air carriers that comply with
specified executive compensation limitations.
Sec. 407. Includes a provision requiring the Comptroller
General to submit semi-annual reports regarding airline actions
to improve finances and on executive compensation.
Sec. 408. Includes a provision requiring air carriers
receiving assistance under this Act to submit cost expenditure
plans to the Comptroller General.
Sec. 409. Includes a provision to provide 26 weeks of
extended unemployment benefits to eligible aviation industry
workers as defined in the bill.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, the accompanying
bill was ordered reported from the Committee by recorded vote
of 29-0, a quorum being present.
Yeas Nays
Chairman Stevens
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Burns
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. DeWine
Mr. Brownback
Mr. Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Hollings
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Reid
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Johnson
Ms. Landrieu
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports
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 Italics; and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in Roman.
With respect to this bill, it is the opinion of the
Committee that it is necessary to dispense with these
requirements in order to expedite the business of the Senate.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
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TITLE I
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CHAPTER 1
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
Agricultural Research Service
-- Buildings and facilities ................. 98,000 +98,000
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Total, Chapter 1 ................. 98,000 +98,000
Appropriations ................. (98,000) (+98,000)
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CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
General Administration
108-55 Counterterrorism fund 500,000 500,000 .................
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
Administration of Foreign Affairs
108-55 Diplomatic and consular programs 101,420 93,420 -8,000
108-55 Embassy security, construction, and 20,000 82,000 +62,000
maintenance
108-55 Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular 65,708 40,000 -25,708
service
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Total, Administration of Foreign 187,128 215,420 +28,292
Affairs
RELATED AGENCIES
Broadcasting Board of Governors
108-55 International Broadcasting Operations 30,500 62,000 +31,500
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Total, Chapter 2 717,628 777,420 +59,792
Appropriations (717,628) (777,420) (+59,792)
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CHAPTER 3
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY
Military Personnel
-- Military Personnel, Army ................. 7,724,500 +7,724,500
-- Military Personnel, Navy ................. 1,784,300 +1,784,300
-- Military Personnel, Marine corps ................. 1,254,900 +1,254,900
-- Military Personnel, Air Force ................. 2,834,800 +2,834,800
-- Reserve Personnel, Army ................. 6,000 +6,000
-- National Guard Personnel, Army ................. 110,000 +110,000
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Total, Military Personnel ................. 13,714,500 +13,714,500
Operation and Maintenance
-- Operation and Maintenance, Army ................. 16,142,500 +16,142,500
-- Operation and Maintenance, Navy ................. 5,296,600 +5,296,600
-- Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps ................. 1,752,700 +1,752,700
-- Operation and Maintenance, Air Force ................. 7,209,200 +7,209,200
108-55 Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide 1,400,000 4,007,700 +2,607,700
-- Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve ................. 15,000 +15,000
-- Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps ................. 50,000 +50,000
Reserve
-- Operation and Maintenance, Army National ................. 88,400 +88,400
Guard
-- Operation and Maintenance, Air National ................. 20,000 +20,000
Guard
108-55 Natural Resources Risk Remediation Fund 489,300 489,300 .................
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Total, Operation and Maintenance 1,889,300 35,071,400 +33,182,100
Procurement
-- Aircraft Procurement, Army ................. 4,100 +4,100
-- Missile Procurement, Army ................. 3,100 +3,100
-- Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat ................. 53,300 +53,300
Vehicles, Army
-- Procurement of Ammunition, Army ................. 447,500 +447,500
-- Other Procurement, Army ................. 241,800 +241,800
-- Other Procurement, Air Force ................. 113,600 +113,600
-- Procurement, Defense-Wide ................. 451,000 +451,000
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Total, Procurement ................. 1,314,400 +1,314,400
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
-- Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, ................. 11,500 +11,500
Army
Revolving and Management Funds
108-55 Defense Working Capital Funds 430,000 550,000 +120,000
Other Department of Defense Programs
-- Defense Health Programs ................. 501,700 +501,700
108-55 Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug 34,000 34,000 .................
Activities, Defense
108-55 Defense emergency response fund 59,863,200 11,019,000 -48,844,200
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Total, Other Department of Defense 59,897,200 11,554,700 -48,342,500
Programs
Chapter 2 General Provisions
108-55 Additional transfer authority (Public Law (5,100,000) (3,500,000) (-1,600,000)
107-248, (Sec. 8005) (Sec. 303)
108-55 Afghanistan Freedom Support (Sec. 304) 165,000 165,000 .................
108-55 Operation and maintenance, Army (35,000) (35,000) .................
108-55 Operation and maintenance, Navy (75,000) (75,000) .................
108-55 Operation and maintenance, Air Force (55,000) (55,000) .................
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Total, General Provisions 165,000 165,000 .................
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Total, Chapter 3 62,381,500 62,381,500 .................
Appropriations (62,381,500) (62,381,500) .................
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CHAPTER 4
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--CIVIL DEPARTMENT OF
THE ARMY
Corps of Engineers--Civil
-- Operation and maintenance, general ................. 29,000 +29,000
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
-- Water and related resources ................. 25,000 +25,000
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Programs
-- Science ................. 1,000 +1,000
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National Nuclear Security Administration:
-- Weapons activities ................. 19,000 +19,000
-- Defense nuclear nonproliferation ................. 55,000 +55,000
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Subtotal, National Nuclear Security ................. 74,000 +74,000
Administration
-- Defense environmental restoration and waste ................. 6,000 +6,000
management
-- Other defense activities ................. 18,000 +18,000
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Total, Atomic Energy Defenses ................. 99,000 +99,000
Activities
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Total, Chapter 4 ................. 153,000 +153,000
Appropriations ................. (153,000) (+153,000)
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CHAPTER 5
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
United States Agency for International
Development
108-55 Child survival and health programs fund 40,000 90,000 +50,000
108-55 International disaster assistance 80,000 112,500 +32,500
Loan Guarantees to Israel:
108-55 (Limitation on guaranteed loans) (9,000,000) (9,000,000) .................
108-55 Operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for 22,000 23,600 +1,600
International Development
(Transfer to U.S. AID Office of (-2,000) (-2,000) .................
Inspector General)
108-55 Operating expenses of U.S. Agency for (2,000) (2,000) .................
International Development Office of
Inspector General (By transfer)
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Total, United States AID 142,000 226,100 +84,100
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
Economic Support Fund:
108-55 Economic support fund 2,442,000 2,357,900 -84,100
108-55 Loan Guarantees to Egypt: (Limitation on (2,000,000) (2,000,000) .................
guaranteed loans)
108-55 Loan Guarantees to Turkey: (Limitation (8,500,000) (8,500,000) .................
on guaranteed loans)
108-55 U.S. Emergency Fund for Complex Foreign 150,000 150,000 .................
Crises
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Total, Other Bilateral Economic 2,592,000 2,507,900 -84,100
Assistance
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Department of State
108-55 International narcotics control and law 25,000 25,000 .................
enforcement
108-55 Andean Counterdrug Initiative 34,000 34,000 .................
108-55 United States Emergency Refugee and 50,000 75,000 +25,000
Migration Assistance Fund
108-55 Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining 28,000 28,000 .................
and related programs
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Subtotal, Department of State 137,000 162,000 +25,000
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
108-55 Foreign Military Financing Program 2,059,100 2,059,100 .................
108-55 Peacekeeping operations 200,000 150,000 -50,000
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Total, Funds Appropriate to the 2,259,100 2,209,100 -50,000
President
OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
108-55 Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund 2,443,300 2,468,300 +25,000
108-55 (Transfer out) (-200,000) ................. (+200,000)
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Total, Chapter 5 7,573,400 7,573,400 .................
Appropriations (7,573,400) (7,573,400) .................
(By transfer) (2,000) (2,000) .................
(Limitation on guarantee loans) 19,500,000 19,500,000 .................
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CHAPTER 6
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Departmental Management
108-55 Counterterrorism fund 1,500,000 1,135,000 -365,000
Border and Transportation Security
108-55 Office for Domestic Preparedness 2,000,000 2,000,000 .................
Coast Guard
-- Operating expenses ................. 580,000 +580,000
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Total, Chapter 6 3,500,000 3,715,000 +215,000
Appropriations (3,500,000) (3,715,000) (+215,000)
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CHAPTER 7
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
-- Public Health and Social Services emergency ................. 35,000 +35,000
fund
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Total, Chapter 7 ................. 35,000 +35,000
Appropriations ................. (35,000) (+35,000)
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CHAPTER 8
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
108-55 Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund 125,000 ................. -125,000
Capitol Police
General expenses ................. 38,165 +38,165
Office of Compliance
Salaries and expenses ................. 111 +111
Architect of the Capitol
Capitol Buildings and Grounds
General administration ................. 18,672 +18,672
Capitol building ................. 1,100 +1,100
Capitol Power Plant ................. 14,600 +14,600
Capitol police buildings and grounds ................. 40,140 +40,140
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Total, Architect of the Capitol ................. 74,512 +74,512
Library of Congress
Salaries and expenses ................. 5,500 +5,500
Congressional Research Service, salaries and ................. 1,863 +1,863
expenses
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Total, Library of Congress ................. 7,363 +7,363
General Accounting Office
Salaries and expenses ................. 4,849 +4,849
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Total, Chapter 8 125,000 125,000 .................
Appropriations (125,000) (125,000) .................
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CHAPTER 9
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
108-55 Military construction, Navy 48,100 48,100 .................
108-55 Military construction, Air Force 129,400 127,400 -2,000
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Total, Military Construction 177,500 175,500 -2,000
-- Family housing, Air Force: Operation and ................. 2,000 +2,000
maintenance
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Total, Chapter 9 177,500 177,500 .................
Appropriations (177,500) (177,500) .................
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CHAPTER 10
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
-- Maritime Guaranteed Loan (Title XI) Program ................. 50,000 +50,000
Account: Guaranteed loans subsidy
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND FUNDS
APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
108-55 Unanticipated needs: Emergency Response Fund 250,000 ................. -250,000
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Total, Chapter 10 250,000 50,000 -200,000
Appropriations (250,000) (50,000) (-200,000)
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Total, title I 74,725,028 75,085,820 +360,792
New budget (obligational) 74,725,028 75,085,820 +360,792
authority
Appropriations (74,725,028) (75,085,820) (+360,792)
(By transfer) (2,000) (2,000) .................
(Limitation on guarantee loans) 19,500,000 19,500,000 .................
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TITLE II
MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
-- Juvenile justice programs ................. 529 +529
-- Rescission ................. -100 -100
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Subtotal, Juvenile Justice Programs ................. 429 +429
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
-- Procurement, acquisition and construction ................. 106,060 +106,060
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-- Salaries and expenses ................. 23,300 +23,300
National Commission on Terrorism Attacks
Upon the United States
-- Salaries and expenses ................. 11,000 +11,000
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Total, Chapter 2 ................. 140,789 +140,789
Appropriations ................. (140,789) (+140,789)
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CHAPTER 4
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park System
-- Operation of the National Park System ................. 9,000 +9,000
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CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
-- Training and employment services ................. 1,000 +1,000
CHAPTER 8
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Corporation for National and Community
Service
National and community service programs
operating expense:
108-44 Appropriation for the liquidation of (64,000) (64,000) .................
deficiency
108-44 Portion applied to liquidate (-64,000) (-64,000) .................
deficiencies
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Total, Chapter 8 ................. ................. .................
Appropriations ................. ................. .................
(Appropriation for the liquidation (64,000) (64,000) .................
of deficiency)
(Portion applied to liquidate (-64,000) (-64,000) .................
deficiencies)
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Total, title II ................. 150,789 +150,789
Appropriations ................. (150,889) (+150,889)
Rescissions ................. (-100) (-100)
(Appropriation for the liquidation (64,000) (64,000) .................
of deficiency)
(Portion applied to liquidate (-64,000) (-64,000) .................
deficiencies)
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TITLE IV
AVIATION INDUSTRY RELIEF PROVISIONS
-- Reimbursement of Airlines for certain ................. 1,000,000 +1,000,000
increased security costs (Sec. 402)
-- Cockpit door reinforcement reimbursement ................. 100,000 +100,000
(Sec. 403)
-- Airport security-related reimbursement (Sec. ................. 375,000 +375,000
404)
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Total, title IV ................. 1,475,000 +1,475,000
Appropriations ................. (1,475,000) (+1,475,000)
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Grand total:
New budget (obligational) 74,725,028 76,711,609 +1,986,581
authority
Appropriations (74,725,028) (76,711,709) (+1,986,681)
Rescissions ................. (-100) (-100)
(Transfer out) (-202,000) (-2,000) (+200,000)
(By transfer) (2,000) (2,000) .................
(Limitation on guarantee loans) 19,500,000 19,500,000 .................
(Appropriation for the liquidation (64,000) (64,000) .................
of deficiency)
(Portion applied to liquidate (-64,000) (-64,000) .................
deficiencies)
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