[Senate Report 108-88]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Calendar No. 189
108th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 108-88
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2004
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July 10, 2003.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. Campbell, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 1383]
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the
bill (H.R. 0000) making appropriations for the legislative
branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for
other purposes, reports the same to the Senate with amendments
and recommends that the bill as amended do pass. deg.
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1383)
making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes, reports
favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.
Amount of new budget (obligational) authority \1\
Amount of bill as reported to Senate.................... $2,505,583,000
Amount of 2004 budget estimate.......................... 2,696,426,000
Legislative branch appropriations, 2003................. 2,441,738,000
Amount of bill below budget estimate, 2004.............. -190,843,000
Amount of bill above legislative branch appropriations,
2003................................................ +63,845,000
\1\ Excludes House items.
C O N T E N T S
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Title I--Legislative Branch Appropriations:
Senate....................................................... 4
Joint Items.................................................. 22
Office of Compliance......................................... 25
Congressional Budget Office.................................. 25
Architect of the Capitol..................................... 25
Library of Congress.......................................... 36
Government Printing Office................................... 41
General Accounting Office.................................... 43
Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund....... 44
Title II--General Provisions..................................... 46
Title III--Fiscal Year 2463 Emergency Supplemental............... 47
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 48
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 48
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 49
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The Committee recommends new budget (obligational
authority) of $2,505,583,000 for the legislative branch, for
fiscal year 2004. This total is $190,843,000 below the budget
request and $63,845,000 above the fiscal year 2003 level. The
bill excludes House items pursuant to the normal protocol.
The bill includes $240,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police,
an increase of $32,467,000 over the fiscal year 2003 level for
USCP salaries, to enhance the security of the U.S. Capitol
complex; $357,794,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to
maintain, improve, and construct buildings and facilities of
the Congress; $522,747,000 for the Library of Congress; and
$718,369,000 for operations of the Senate.
The Committee expects all agencies to notify the Committee
of any significant departures from budget plans presented to
the Committee in any agency's budget justifications. In
particular, agencies funded through this bill are required to
notify the Committee prior to each reprogramming of funds in
excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $500,000 between
programs, projects or activities, or in excess of $500,000
between object classifications (except for shifts within the
pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further
specified in each agency's respective section). This includes
cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $500,000
from or to a particular program, activity, or object
classification as well as reprogramming of FTE or funds to
create new organizational entities within the Agency or to
restructure entities which already exist. The Committee desires
to be notified of reprogramming actions which involve less than
the above-mentioned amounts if such actions would have the
effect of changing an agency's funding requirements in future
years or if programs or projects specifically cited in the
Committee's reports are affected.
The Committee also expects all agencies to submit operating
plans for the Committee's approval within 30 days of the bill's
enactment.
TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS
SENATE
Expense Allowances
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $127,500,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 127,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 127,500,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $127,500,000
for the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President
pro tempore of the Senate, the President pro tempore emeritus
of the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the majority
and minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority
conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and
minority policy committees. The recommended allowances are as
follows:
For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the
Committee recommends an amount of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the
Committee recommends an amount of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $20,000 for each leader, for
a total of $40,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
whips, the Committee recommends $10,000 for each whip, for a
total of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore
emeritus, $7,500.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends
$5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $5,000
for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made
upon certification from the individuals for whom the allowances
are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of
the Secretary of the Senate.
Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for
representation allowances for the majority and minority
leaders.
This allowance was established in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1985 (Public Law 99-88). The
funds were authorized to be used by the majority and minority
leaders solely for the discharge of their appropriate
responsibilities in connection with official visits to the
United States by members of foreign legislative bodies and
representatives of foreign governments and intergovernmental
agencies. The recommended amount is to be divided equally
between the two leaders.
Expenditures from this allowance are made upon
certification of the leaders and are reported in the semiannual
report of the Secretary of the Senate.
Salaries, Officers and Employees
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $117,041,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 127,809,000
Committee recommendation................................ 125,307,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $125,307,000
for the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the
salaries of officers and employees of the Senate.
It should be noted that except for a handful of positions
in the Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms that
are required by statute, specific staffing levels are not
stipulated either by the budget request or by the Committee's
recommendation. Rather, lump-sum allowances are provided to
fund staffing levels each office finds necessary and
appropriate for the performance of its duties. Estimated
staffing levels for offices funded under this appropriation for
fiscal year 2004 are 1,356 positions.
SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2003 and 2004]
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2004 request 2003
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Office of the Vice President............ 45 45
Office of the President Pro Tempore..... 11 11
Office of the President Pro Tempore 1 1
Emeritus...............................
Offices of the majority and minority 47 47
leaders................................
Offices of the majority and minority 18 16
whips..................................
Conference committees................... 48 48
Offices of the the secretaries of the 12 12
conference of the majority and the
conference of the minority.............
Policy Committees....................... 55 55
Office of the Chaplain.................. 4 4
Office of the Secretary................. 252 252
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 845 797
Doorkeeper.............................
Offices of the secretaries for the 18 18
majority and minority..................
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Totals............................ 1,356 1,306
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Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts
within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the
Committee.
The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various
offices of the Senate as displayed under the headings for the
offices that follow.
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $1,949,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,028,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,028,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,028,000 to
fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of
the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties
as the President of the Senate.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $518,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 539,000
Committee recommendation................................ 539,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $539,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $150,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 156,000
Committee recommendation................................ 156,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $156,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore emeritus.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $3,094,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 3,220,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,220,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,220,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority leaders.
The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this
appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public
Law 91-145, effective November 1, 1969. The amount recommended
is to be equally divided, providing $1,610,000 for each office.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $2,042,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,324,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,324,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,324,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $1,162,000 for each office.
The authority for the administrative and clerical staff
funded by this appropriation was created by Public Law 84-242,
effective July 1, 1955.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $11,266,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 12,799,000
Committee recommendation................................ 12,799,000
For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$12,799,000.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $2,610,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,716,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,716,000
For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $2,716,000. The appropriation provides
$1,358,000 in salaries for the staff of each conference
committee.
The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to
or from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the
account for conference committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY AND THE
CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $648,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 674,000
Committee recommendation................................ 674,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $674,000 for
the majority and minority conference secretaries.
These offices were created by section 6 of Senate
Resolution 17, agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in
each office were first funded in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public Law 95-26).
Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979
(Public Law 96-38), abolished the specific positions and
established a lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff,
effective October 1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be
divided equally between the majority secretary and the minority
secretary.
POLICY COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $2,724,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,834,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,834,000
For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $2,834,000, or $1,417,000 for
each committee.
The chairman of each policy Committee may transfer to or
from amounts provided for salaries of each policy Committee to
the account for policy Committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $315,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 327,000
Committee recommendation................................ 327,000
For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $327,000. The amount recommended would provide
the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff
to assist the Chaplain with his pastoral duties. The Fiscal
Year 1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law
100-202, established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at
Executive Level IV, currently $134,000.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $17,079,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 18,299,000
Committee recommendation................................ 18,299,000
The Committee recommends $18,299,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2004 staffing levels are
estimated at 252 positions.
This appropriation provides funds for four statutory
positions (Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the
Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of
the Senate) and lump-sum allowances for the employment and
adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51,
effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61a-11).
The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2004
have been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The
departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule
under executive offices include: the Executive Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, Page school, Senate Security and
Information Systems. The departmental budgets grouped in the
apportionment schedule under administrative services include:
conservation and preservation, curator, disbursing office, gift
shop, historical office, human resources, interparliamentary
services, library, printing and document services, public
records, chief counsel for employment, and the stationery room.
The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule
under legislative and legal services include: the bill clerk,
daily digest, enrolling clerk, journal clerk, legislative
clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, captioning services, and
Parliamentarian.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2003 and 2004]
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2004 request 2003 Difference
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Executive offices............................................... 35 40 -5
Administrative services......................................... 167 157 + 10
Legislative and legal services.................................. 50 55 -5
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Totals.................................................... 252 252 ..............
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $43,161,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 48,291,000
Committee recommendation................................ 45,789,000
This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three
statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant
to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances
for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as
authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2
U.S.C. 61f-7).
The Committee recommends a total of $45,789,000 for fiscal
year 2004. This is an increase of $2,628,000 over the fiscal
year 2003 level. The increase over the enacted level is
attributable to the anticipated cost-of-living adjustment,
merit funding, and 16 additional positions, 6 of which are for
enhancing security for the Senate community.
The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are
shown in the following table.
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2004 Committee
2003 level recommendation
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Capitol Division.................... $5,783,000 $6,355,000
Positions....................... 135 137
Operations.......................... $15,658,000 $16,349,000
Positions....................... 353 363
Technology Development Services..... $8,768,000 $9,319,000
Positions....................... 125 126
IT Support Services................. $5,694,000 $5,960,000
Positions....................... 101 102
Office Support Services............. $1,846,000 $1,895,000
Positions....................... 28 28
Staff Offices Division.............. $4,989,000 $5,492,000
Positions....................... 82 84
SMI Project......................... $423,000 $419,000
Positions....................... 5 5
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Total......................... $43,161,000 $45,789,000
Positions................. 829 845
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The Committee has no objection to the Sergeant at Arms
moving staff positions between divisions without a formal
reprogramming request but expects to be notified of such
changes.
OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $1,410,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 1,468,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,468,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,468,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $734,000
for each office.
AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $30,075,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 32,134,000
Committee recommendation................................ 32,134,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,134,000
for agency contributions for employees paid under the
appropriation, ``Salaries, officers and employees,'' and
employees paid under the appropriation ``Expenses of the United
States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control'' and
employees paid under the appropriation ``Joint Economic
Committee.''
Agency contributions include the Senate's contributions as
an employer to the civil service retirement system, the Federal
Employees' Retirement System, the thrift savings plan, Federal
employee group life insurance, Federal employee health
insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to
make these payments, and the total required is dependent upon
the number of Senate employees, their compensation levels, the
benefit programs in which they are enrolled, and the extent of
the benefits elected.
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $4,581,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 4,768,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,843,000
For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,843,000. The
fiscal year 2004 staffing level is estimated to be 36
positions. The amount provided pays for the salaries, expenses,
and agency contributions of the office. The increase above the
original budget estimate reflects the need for one additional
staff position.
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $1,176,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 1,222,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,222,000
The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant
to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends
an appropriation of $1,222,000 for the Office. The amount
provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency
contributions of the Office.
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority
of the Senate
Appropriations, 2003.......................................... $12,000
Budget estimate, 2004......................................... 12,000
Committee recommendation...................................... 24,000
Section 119 of Public Law 97-51 authorized an expense
allowance for the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms
and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority,
and the Secretary for the Minority. Since fiscal year 1983, the
amount has been provided through a direct appropriation. The
Committee recommends an appropriation of $24,000, providing an
allowance of $6,000 for each office.
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $109,450,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 118,462,000
Committee recommendation................................ 118,462,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $118,462,000
for inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing,
special, and select committees, consistent with S. Res. 66,
authorizing expenditures by the Committees of the Senate for
fiscal year 2004.
This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations
incurred by committees under the authorization provided in
Committee funding resolutions.
U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $520,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 520,000
Committee recommendation................................ 520,000
The Committee recommends $520,000 for the expenses of the
U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
Established in 1985 by ``The Foreign Relations Authorization
Act'', the Caucus was created to monitor and promote
international compliance with narcotics control treaties and
monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private programs
seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse.
The Caucus is composed of seven Senators and five members from
the public sector with a chairman from the majority party and a
co-chairman from the minority party. It was the intent of the
original conferees that the caucus operate in the manner of the
Helsinki Commission.
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $7,077,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 1,700,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,265,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,265,000 for
expenses of the Office of the Secretary. The reduction below
the enacted level relates primarily to $5,000,000 in one-time
funding provided in fiscal year 2003 for a multi-year program
to upgrade and expand the financial management information
system for the Senate. The Committee has added $500,000 over
the requested level for the new Senate Preservation Fund.
The Committee encourages the Secretary to study employee
compensation, hiring, and benefits practices of U.S. Senators'
offices and general employment trends in the Senate. For this
purpose $65,000 has been included in the bill.
The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of
funds under this appropriation, followed by a brief description
of the line items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent
cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require
the customary prior approval of the Committee.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
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Amount available Budget
fiscal year estimate
Item 2003, Public Law fiscal year Difference
108-7 2004
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Executive office.............................................. $397,800 $525,000 +$127,200
Administrative services....................................... 1,422,900 1,100,000 -322,900
Legislative and legal services................................ 256,300 75,000 -181,300
Special projects.............................................. 5,000,000 565,000 -4,435,000
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Totals.................................................. 7,077,000 2,265,000 -4,812,000
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Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate
include:
Consultants.--Funding is provided for not to exceed two
individual consultants as authorized by section 110 of Public
Law 95-94, August 5, 1977, which amends section 101 of Public
Law 95-26, May 4, 1977. Consultants employed under this
authority shall not be paid in excess of the per diem
equivalent of the highest gross rate of annual compensation
which may be paid to employees of a standing committee of the
Senate.
Legal Reference Volumes and Dictionaries.--Funding is
provided to furnish U.S. Senators with volumes of the U.S. Code
Annotated or U.S. Code service, pocket parts and supplements,
as authorized by Public Law 92-51, July 9, 1971.
The Disbursing Office is responsible for providing the U.S.
Code Annotated or the U.S. Code Service to Senators when they
assume office and upon receipt of a written request of a
Senator. In addition, dictionary and dictionary stands are also
furnished to Senators from funds provided for in this account.
Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and
Miscellaneous Expenses.--Funding is provided for various
contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses
incurred by the Office of the Secretary. The Office of the
Secretary of the Senate has contractual authority under Public
Law 92-342, for the Federal Election Campaign Act and has
utilized this authority to employ professional legal services
in the past. In addition, the Office of the Secretary has
incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have
been authorized by the Senate. Administrative services and
miscellaneous expenses are housekeeping expenses of the Office
of the Secretary.
Travel and Registration Fees.--Funding is provided for
travel expenses and registration fees incurred by the Secretary
of the Senate and the employees of the Office of the Secretary.
This line item excludes funding for travel expenses for the
Federal Election Campaign Act under the Office of Public
Records, which is provided separately under the authority of
Public Law 93-342.
The authority for the travel portion of this account was
provided for by section 101 of Public Law 94-59, July 25, 1975.
The current limitation for travel expenses was increased to
$10,000 (Section 102 of Public Law 97-12, June 5, 1981).
Section 1 of Public Law 98-367, July 17, 1984, removed the not-
to-exceed limitation on travel expenses for the Secretary of
the Senate, during any fiscal year.
Orientation and Training.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred by the Secretary of the Senate to conduct orientation
seminars or similar meetings for Senators, Senate officials, or
members of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to
exceed $25,000, under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 69a.
The Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the
Senate is also authorized under these provisions to conduct
seminars or similar meetings in the same manner and to the same
extent as the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
Newspapers.--Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and
magazines for official purposes to the Marble Room, leadership
offices, Republican and Democratic Cloakrooms, Senate officers,
and certain other offices.
Senate Service Awards.--Funding is provided for the
issuance of service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate
Resolution 21, September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21
authorizes the Secretary of the Senate, under the direction of
the Committee on Rules and Administration and in accordance
with regulation promulgated by the Committee, to procure such
pins or emblems and award them to Members, officers, and
employees of the Senate who are entitled.
Postage.--This account also provides funding for postage
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for special
delivery, registered mail, and additional postage not covered
under the frank.
Education of Senate Pages.--Funding is provided for the
education of Senate pages. Senate Resolution 184, July 29,
1983, authorized the Secretary of the Senate to enter into a
contract, agreement, or other arrangement with the board of
education of the District of Columbia, or to provide such
educational services and items in such other manner as he may
deem appropriate. Public Law 98-125, October 13, 1983, amended
Public Law 98-51, July 14, 1983, striking out the heading and
paragraph ``Education of Pages'' under the heading ``Joint
Items,'' and redesignated the funds provided in Public Law 98-
51 for the education of pages between the House of
Representatives and the Senate. Each House is to provide for
the education of its own pages.
Stationery.--Funding is provided for stationery supplies
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The funds
provided have been allocated to the various departments of the
Office of the Secretary.
Senate Commission on Art.--Funding is provided for the
Senate Commission on Art, authorized by Public Law 100-696,
November 18, 1988, to acquire any work of art, historical
object, documents or material relating to historical matters,
or exhibits for placement or exhibition within the Senate wing
of the Capitol, any Senate office building, or in rooms,
spaces, or corridors thereof, and to publish a Senate
historical objects inventory and calendar of exhibits on
display within the Senate wing of the Capitol and Senate office
buildings.
The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on
Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution
382, October 1, 1968, as amended by Senate Resolution 95, April
1, 1977, and Senate Resolution 400, March 23, 1988.
Representation Expenses.--Funding is provided (not to
exceed $50,000) to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate
and carry out responsibilities in connection with foreign
parliamentary groups or other foreign officials visiting the
United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101-163,
November 21, 1989.
Office of Conservation and Preservation.--Funding is
provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to
develop and coordinate programs directly related to the
conservation and protection of Senate records and materials for
which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority.
Book Preservation.--Funding is provided for the Office of
Conservation and Preservation to use outside sources for the
preservation and protection of the Senate book collection,
including historically valuable documents under the care of the
Secretary of the Senate.
Office of Public Records.--Funding is provided for expenses
of the Office of Public Records. This office has evolved
through various pieces of legislation and various
responsibilities authorized by the Federal Election Campaign
Act, as amended, the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and
the Lobbying Disclosure Act, as amended. Public Law 92-342,
July 10, 1972, authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to
procure technical support services, consultants, use of
detailed employees and travel expenses in carrying out his
duties under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The
Office of Public Records is mentioned for the first time in
Public Law 93-145, November 1, 1973, which authorizes the
Secretary of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of
a superintendent and other position for the Office of Public
Records. In addition, under the authority of Public Law 95-521,
October 26, 1978 (Ethics in Government Act) reports filed under
section 101 shall be available for public inspection and a copy
of the report shall be provided to any person upon request. Any
person requesting a copy of a report may be require to pay a
reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction. Any moneys
received by the Secretary shall be deposited into the Office of
Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law
101-163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions
under the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, such as
registration of mass mailings; and under the Lobbying
Disclosure Act.
Disbursing Office.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred in the operation of the disbursing office. Typical
expenses for this office include online access charges for
Department of Treasury systems, notary bonds, seals and
supplies, necessary supplies in conjunction with the various
machinery maintained in the office, which are not available in
the stationery room, and necessary insurance policies required
for the protection of the disbursing officer of the Senate for
moneys assigned to his accountability.
Office of Captioning Services.--Funding is provided for the
closed captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for
the hearing impaired. Closed captioning was first authorized
under the authority of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989.
Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.--Funding is provided
for the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. This
office is a nonpartisan office formed in May 1993 at the
direction of the joint leadership and is charged with providing
legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas
of employment law.
SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $114,423,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 149,969,000
Committee recommendation................................ 136,843,000
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $136,843,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms. The increase of
$22,420,000 over the enacted level is attributable primarily to
a new Senate warehouse/mail processing facility, projects
related to the Capitol Visitor Center [CVC], and information
technology support costs.
The reduction of $13,126,000 from the amount requested is
the result primarily of changes in strategies from owning to
leasing a warehouse and for the manner of operating the
alternate computer facility.
The amount recommended includes $30,835,000 to remain
available for obligation until September 30, 2006. This
includes $10,315,000 for the purchase of computer equipment and
software for Member offices and Committees; $5,175,000 for the
Recording Studio relocation to the CVC; $6,300,000 for the fit-
out of a new mail processing facility/warehouse; $3,801,000 for
Phase V of the Recording Studio digital technology upgrade
project; $2,744,000 for enhanced security of Member state
offices; and $2,500,000 for moving and upgrading the
infrastructure of the Senate Chamber audio system in
conjunction with the move to the CVC. The Committee
recommendation also includes $4,255,000 for procurement and
maintenance of Members' correspondence management systems to
remain available for obligation until September 30, 2008.
The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects seven major
divisions: Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology
Development Services Division, IT Support Services Division,
Office Support Services Division, Staff Offices Division, and
the SMI Project Division. The Capitol Division consists of the
Executive Office of the Sergeant at Arms and the Office of
Security and Emergency Preparedness. These Offices provide the
executive management and leadership of the Sergeant at Arms for
day to day operations; for security of the Senate side of the
Capitol complex; and for liaison with the United States Capitol
Police. The Operations Division provides printing, mailing,
photographic and recording studio services and also furnishes
and maintains the Senate side of the Capitol Building. The
Technology Development Services Division supports enterprise
information technology systems, applications development,
Internet/intranet services, information security, and network
engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop
computer support; correspondence management system acquisition,
maintenance and support; telecommunications equipment and
services; general office equipment; and new technology
assessment. The Office Support Division includes desktop
computer acquisition, state office liaison, and customer
support. The Staff Offices Division includes Financial
Management, Human Resources, The Joint Office of Education and
Training, Administrative Services, and Information Technology
Advisor. The SMI Project includes the implementation of the new
e-mail system.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal years 2003 and 2004.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
[In thousands of dollars]
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2004 Committee
2003 level recommendation
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Capitol Division.................... 5,159 4,410
Operations.......................... 12,926 28,724
Technology Development Services..... 20,810 25,059
IT Support Services................. 44,221 48,995
Office Support Services............. 24,656 27,335
Staff Offices Division.............. 1,909 1,816
SMI Project......................... 4,742 504
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Total......................... 114,423 136,843
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The Committee requests that the Sergeant at Arms provide to
the Committee a spending plan prior to the beginning of fiscal
year 2004. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively
from the level for each item in the spending plan will require
the customary approval of the Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $18,355,500
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 19,268,000
Committee recommendation................................ 18,425,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $18,425,000
for miscellaneous items, a decrease of $843,000 below the
budget estimate.
Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the
stated levels for each item will require the customary prior
approval of the Committee.
The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds
under this appropriation:
FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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AMOUNT
AUTHORIZED BUDGET
ITEM FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATE DIFFERENCE
2003 PUBLIC FISCAL YEAR
LAW 108-7 2004
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Resolution and reorganization reserve.......................... $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $0
Unallocated.................................................... 6,843,000 6,000,000 (-843,000)
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)................ 600,000 900,000 +300,000
Employees' compensation fund reimbursement (worker's 744,000 805,500 +61,500
compensation).................................................
Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 107-68, dated Nov. 500,000 500,000 0
12, 2001).....................................................
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program (S. Res. 193, dated Sep. 30, 350,000 350,000 0
1999, as amended) (expires Sep. 30, 2004).....................
John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 1992, 71,000 71,000 0
S. Res. 238, dated Jul. 1, 1994, and S. Res. 180 dated Sep.
30, 1999) (expires Sep. 30, 2004).............................
Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 7, 30,000 30,000 0
1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000).........
Foreign travel--Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated May 125,000 125,000 0
25, 1977).....................................................
Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96-499, 1,750,000 1,750,000 0
dated Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)...............
Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97-51, 200,000 250,000 +50,000
dated Jan. 3, 1983, 101-250, dated Nov. 5, 1990, and 107-68,
dated Nov. 12, 2001)..........................................
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 104- 150,000 150,000 0
53, dated Nov. 19, 1995)......................................
Postage........................................................ 6,000 \1\ 6,000 0
Stationery..................................................... 16,500 \2\ 16,500 0
Consultants--including agency contributions (2 USC 61h-6 as 2,500,000 3,000,000 +500,000
amended)......................................................
National Security Working Group (S. Res. 75, March 25, 1999) 700,000 700,000 0
(expires Dec. 31, 2004).......................................
Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated Oct. 21, 950,000 950,000 0
1998).........................................................
Senate Child Care Center:
Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102-90, 300,000 300,000 0
dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103-50, dated Jul. 2, 1993........
Training classes, conferences, & travel expenses as 20,000 21,000 1,000
authorized by Public Law 104-197, dated Sep. 16, 1996.....
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Total.................................................. 18,355,500 18,425,000 +69,500
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\1\ Postage Apportionment (Fiscal Year 2004):
President of the Senate............................ $2,700
Secretary for the Majority......................... 1,100
Secretary for the Minority......................... 1,100
Chaplain........................................... 1,100
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Total............................................ 6,000
\2\ Stationery Apportionment (Fiscal year 2004):
President of the Senate............................ $8,000
Conference of the Majority......................... 300
Conference of the Minority......................... 300
Chaplain........................................... 700
Senate Chamber..................................... 7,200
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Total............................................ 16,500
Resolution and Reorganization Reserve.--This line item is
used to cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws
that authorize expenditures from the contingent fund of the
Senate that do not have specific appropriations for such
purpose.
Reserve for Contingencies.--This is a Committee on Rules
and Administration line item which includes payment for
gratuities for family members of deceased Senate employees;
damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual,
legal, and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses.
Employees' Compensation Fund Reimbursements (Worker's
Compensation).--Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of
Labor for total benefits and other payments made on behalf of
Senate employees from the employees' compensation fund.
Reception of Foreign Dignitaries.--The Committee on Foreign
Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each
fiscal year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority
of Senate Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as
amended.
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program.--This fellowship
program was first authorized by S. Res. 425, agreed to June 23,
1988, for a 5-year period ending June 22, 1993, and
reauthorized by S. Res. 193 through September 30, 2004. The
authorized funding level of $350,000 each fiscal year provides
for up to 10 fellows each fiscal year. The appointing authority
is the Secretary of the Senate.
John Heinz Fellowship Program.--This fellowship program was
first authorized by S. Res. 356 and extended by S. Res. 238,
and S. Res. 180. It is authorized through September 30, 2004
and provides for up to 2 fellows each calendar year. The
appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate.
Foreign travel--Members and Employees.--Senate Resolution
179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the
contingent fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion of
transportation costs and travel expenses incurred by Members
and employees of the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign
travel.
Federal Employees' Compensation Account (Unemployment
Compensation).--This line item provides for expenses incurred
for the Senate to reimburse the Federal employees' compensation
account, pursuant to Public Law 96-499, approved December 5,
1980, for unemployment compensation payments made to Senate
employees.
Conferences for the Majority and Minority.--The amount
recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and
minority conference committees.
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.--The
amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority
and minority policy committees.
Postage.--Provides for postage allowances for the President
of the Senate, Secretary of the Majority, Secretary of the
Minority, and Senate Chaplain.
Stationery.--Provides funds for stationery and office
supplies for the President of the Senate, conference committees
of the Senate, Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber.
Consultants--Including Agency Contributions.--Provides
authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the
majority and minority leaders, president pro tempore, president
pro tempore emeritus, and the legislative counsel. The
following summarizes the current authority and limitations:
Majority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Minority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore
approval): Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for
maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be
appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the
maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore: Two consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants
may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to
exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore Emeritus: One consultant at not to
exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Senate National Security Working Group.--Provides funding
for the Senate National Security Working Group, under the
authority of Senate Resolution 75, agreed to March 25, 1999.
The Senate National Security Working Group was formerly the
Senate Arms Control Observer Group.
Committee on Appropriations.--Pursuant to Public Law 105-
275 provides funding for administrative expenses for the
Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Employees' Child Care Center--Agency
Contributions.--Provides for the payment of agency contribution
costs as authorized by Public Law 102-90, approved August 14,
1991, and Public Law 103-50, approved July 2, 1993, for
employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center.
Senate Employees' Child Care Center--Training Classes and
Conference Costs.--Provides for the reimbursement of any
individual employed by the Senate Employees' Child Care Center
for the cost of training classes and conferences in connection
with the provision of child care services and for travel,
transportation, and subsistence expenses incurred in connection
with the training classes and conferences, as authorized by
Public Law 104-197, approved September 16, 1996.
Student Loan Repayment Program.--Provides for the repayment
of student loans at a maximum of $500 per month, for eligible
employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance
recruitment and retention of Senate staff.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $290,160,776
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 322,061,000
Committee recommendation................................ 310,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2004 of $310,000,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and
Office Expense Account.
This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators'
staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators'
offices. The Senators' official personnel and office expense
allowance [SOPOEA] is comprised of three components. Two of
these are for salaries of personnel in Senators' offices. The
allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based
on the population of States, beginning with States with a
population of fewer than 5 million people to States with a
population of 28 million or more. The table illustrates the
allowances per population category and the States which fall
into those categories.
The second component of the salaries allowance is for
legislative assistance to Senators, as authorized by Public Law
95-94. This allowance provides funding for three positions in
each Senator's office at an annual rate of $150,159 for a total
of $450,477 per office, or $45,047,700 for all 100 Senators.
The third component of the SOPOEA is for office expenses.
Each Senator's office is allocated an amount for office
expenses, as displayed in the following table, including the
Committee on Rules and Administration's reallocations of the
official mail. In addition, an amount of $200,000 is provided
to cover additional expenses that may be incurred in the event
of the death or resignation of a Senator, and to provide for
transitional expenses during election years subject to
regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration
with respect to official mail.
It should be noted that the amounts provided for the
various components of the SOPOEA are entirely fungible. Amounts
provided for salaries may be used for expenses, and vice versa,
subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and
Administration with respect to official mail. It should also be
noted that the figures in the following table are preliminary,
and that official notification of member budgets is issued by
the Financial Clerk of the Senate after final passage of this
bill.
The following table illustrates the several components of
the SOPOEA.
SENATORS' PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE--FISCAL YEAR 2004
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Admin. & Legislative
cler. assist. assist. O.O.E.A. Official mail Total
State allowance 10/ allowance 10/ allowance 10/ distribution allowance 10/
1/2003 1/2003 1/2003 10/1/2003 1/2003
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Alabama......................... $1,685,301 $450,477 $184,759 $68,459 $2,320,537
Alaska.......................... 1,685,301 450,477 253,392 31,792 2,389,170
Arizona......................... 1,742,612 450,477 202,523 73,548 2,395,612
Arkansas........................ 1,685,301 450,477 169,716 51,466 2,305,494
California...................... 2,833,718 450,477 467,800 298,850 3,751,995
Colorado........................ 1,685,301 450,477 191,179 67,079 2,326,957
Connecticut..................... 1,685,301 450,477 161,284 55,709 2,297,062
Delaware........................ 1,685,301 450,477 128,567 32,742 2,264,345
Florida......................... 2,373,061 450,477 310,046 189,846 3,133,584
Georgia......................... 1,914,554 450,477 218,672 102,372 2,583,703
Hawaii.......................... 1,685,301 450,477 280,466 35,466 2,416,244
Idaho........................... 1,685,301 450,477 165,403 37,403 2,301,181
Illinois........................ 2,143,806 450,477 267,064 128,339 2,861,347
Indiana......................... 1,799,927 450,477 196,985 80,685 2,447,389
Iowa............................ 1,685,301 450,477 171,793 52,568 2,307,571
Kansas.......................... 1,685,301 450,477 169,559 50,334 2,305,337
Kentucky........................ 1,685,301 450,477 178,986 63,661 2,314,764
Louisiana....................... 1,685,301 450,477 187,280 67,080 2,323,058
Maine........................... 1,685,301 450,477 148,960 38,510 2,284,738
Maryland........................ 1,742,612 450,477 172,454 71,754 2,365,543
Massachusetts................... 1,799,927 450,477 196,424 82,074 2,446,828
Michigan........................ 2,029,181 450,477 237,049 112,949 2,716,707
Minnesota....................... 1,742,612 450,477 189,424 69,224 2,382,513
Mississippi..................... 1,685,301 450,477 170,504 52,254 2,306,282
Missouri........................ 1,742,612 450,477 199,067 77,892 2,392,156
Montana......................... 1,685,301 450,477 162,813 34,813 2,298,591
Nebraska........................ 1,685,301 450,477 161,393 41,193 2,297,171
Nevada.......................... 1,685,301 450,477 174,585 44,635 2,310,363
New Hampshire................... 1,685,301 450,477 143,598 37,048 2,279,376
New Jersey...................... 1,914,554 450,477 206,986 96,536 2,572,017
New Mexico...................... 1,685,301 450,477 167,514 42,439 2,303,292
New York........................ 2,503,707 450,477 323,122 177,572 3,277,306
North Carolina.................. 1,914,554 450,477 218,009 105,609 2,583,040
North Dakota.................... 1,685,301 450,477 150,612 31,387 2,286,390
Ohio............................ 2,086,494 450,477 257,755 127,805 2,794,726
Oklahoma........................ 1,685,301 450,477 181,832 58,707 2,317,610
Oregon.......................... 1,685,301 450,477 190,850 57,975 2,326,628
Pennsylvania.................... 2,143,806 450,477 265,200 136,225 2,859,483
Rhode Island.................... 1,685,301 450,477 139,286 34,686 2,275,064
South Carolina.................. 1,685,301 450,477 174,774 64,324 2,310,552
South Dakota.................... 1,685,301 450,477 152,483 32,283 2,288,261
Tennessee....................... 1,742,612 450,477 195,781 79,481 2,388,870
Texas........................... 2,577,044 450,477 362,333 212,883 3,389,854
Utah............................ 1,685,301 450,477 170,720 42,720 2,306,498
Vermont......................... 1,685,301 450,477 137,321 31,746 2,273,099
Virginia........................ 1,857,240 450,477 196,224 89,674 2,503,941
Washington...................... 1,799,927 450,477 215,829 80,029 2,466,233
West Virginia................... 1,685,301 450,477 149,151 43,576 2,284,929
Wisconsin....................... 1,742,612 450,477 193,156 73,931 2,386,245
Wyoming......................... 1,685,301 450,477 153,788 30,663 2,289,566
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TOTAL..................... 91,020,901 22,523,850 10,064,471 3,800,000 123,609,222
x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
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GRAND TOTAL............... 182,041,802 45,047,700 20,128,942 7,600,000 247,218,444
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2003, there were
4,090 individuals employed in Senators' offices throughout the
United States and covered by this appropriation.
U.S. SENATORS' STAFF AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1993-2001 AND APRIL 30, 2003
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Number of
Year Staff
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1993......................................................... 4,262
1994......................................................... 4,142
1995......................................................... 4,112
1996......................................................... 3,959
1997......................................................... 4,044
1998......................................................... 4,022
1999......................................................... 4,039
2000......................................................... 4,072
2001......................................................... 3,964
2002......................................................... 4,121
2003......................................................... 4,090
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In addition to providing funds for compensation of
employees within Senators' offices, this appropriation also
provides for agency contributions for those employees; that is,
the Senate's share, as an employer, of the various employee
benefit programs for which Senate employees are eligible. These
payments are mandatory, and fluctuate according to the programs
in which employees are enrolled, the level of compensation, and
the degree of participation. Budget requests for this account
prepared by the Financial Clerk must be based on both
experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2004
request for this account anticipates $73,147,000 in agency
contribution costs.
The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is
less than would be required to cover all obligations that could
be incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators.
The Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser
amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do
not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their
respective allowances. Evidence of this can be found in the
semiannual report of the Secretary of the Senate.
SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $300,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 300,000
For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $300,000, which is the same as
the budget request.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance
for administrative and clerical assistance.
Sec. 2. This provision eliminates the ceiling for payment
of expenses of the majority and minority conferences.
Sec. 3. This section includes several provisions relating
to the Senate Commission on Art. It (1) addresses the authority
of the Senate Commission on Art with regard to works of art,
historical objects, documents, or material relating to
historical matters, or exhibits for placement or exhibition in
the Senate Wing of the Capitol or the Senate Office Buildings;
(2) provides the Commission the authority to establish Advisory
Boards to assist the Commission in the performance of its
duties, and to reimburse members of such Boards the actual and
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties;
(3) establishes a Senate Preservation Fund; and (4) includes
two administrative changes relative to the Senate Commission on
Art.
Sec. 4. This provision increases the statutory limit for
expenses for orientation seminars sponsored by the Secretary of
the Senate or Sergeant at Arms from $10,000 to $25,000. The
limit was last adjusted over 10 years ago.
Sec. 5. This provision authorizes increase in the expense
allowances for certain officers of the Senate.
Sec. 6. This provision increases by one each, the number of
consultants authorized for the majority and minority leaders
for fiscal year 2004.
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Appropriations, 2003....................................................
Budget estimate, 2004...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $1,250,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,250,000 for
the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
Joint Economic Committee
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $3,658,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 3,988,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,988,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,988,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee. This is an increase of $330,000
over the enacted level needed for cost-of-living increases and
two additional positions.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $7,593,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 8,112,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,112,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,112,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. This
is an increase of $519,000 over the enacted level primarily to
accommodate cost-of-living increases.
Office of the Attending Physician
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $2,981,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,236,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,236,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,236,000 for
the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first
established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.
The decrease below the current level is due to several one-time
expenditures in fiscal year 2003.
Capitol Guide and Special Services Office
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $3,035,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 3,511,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,511,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,511,000 for
the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office. This provides
for 70 full-time equivalent employees.
Statements of Appropriations
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends $30,000 for the preparation of
detailed statements of appropriations as required by law. This
account is used as payment for the preparation of the volumes,
``Statements on Appropriations,'' for the first session of the
108th Congress. These volumes show annual appropriations made,
indefinite appropriations, and contracts authorized, along with
a chronological history of regular appropriations bills. The
volumes are compiled jointly by the Senate and House Committees
on Appropriations pursuant to a directive in the Legislative
Appropriations Act of June 7, 1924.
Capitol Police
Recommended
Salaries................................................ $207,000,000
Expenses................................................ 33,000,000
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____________________________________________________
Total, Capitol Police............................. 240,000,000
The Committee recommends $240,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol
Police. A significant increase is provided in the salaries
account to increase the size of the force, improve training,
and improve the administrative infrastructure of the agency.
While the Committee supports USCP's efforts to enhance
security for the Capitol complex by increasing the force size,
the Committee is concerned there is not a strategic plan to
guide this endeavor. USCP is strongly encouraged, working with
GAO, to develop expeditiously a strategic plan and vision for
the Department, including staffing requirements, with a
framework in place prior to conference with the other body.
It has come to the attention of the Committee that the
Chief Administrative Officer position will soon become vacant.
This position was established by law to assist the USCP in its
efforts to address budget, financial, human resource, and
information technology management deficiencies. As the USCP
continues to respond to demands associated with post-September
11 issues, including unprecedented growth and challenges
associated with upgrading and modifying their existing
administrative infrastructure, it is essential that this
position be filled quickly and with a highly qualified
individual. This should be done while ensuring that merit
principles are followed in the selection process. Therefore,
the Committee directs the Chief of the Capitol Police to
consult with the Comptroller General on the recruiting and
selection process used to fill the CAO position. The Chief
should also consult with the Comptroller General prior to the
appointment of the new CAO.
SALARIES
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $174,533,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 218,268,000
Committee recommendation................................ 207,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $207,000,000
for the salaries of the U.S. Capitol Police [USCP]. The
increase of $32,467,000 is needed primarily to increase
staffing over the fiscal year 2003 approved level, for a total
approved level of 2,106 FTEs, as well as accommodate cost of
living pay increases and new benefit programs. The
recommendation includes 1,717 sworn officers (1,771 positions),
consistent with the recommendation of several security studies
of USCP postings conducted in the last few years. Owing to the
slow hiring of civilian staff in fiscal year 2003, coupled with
the lack of a strategic plan, the Committee has reduced salary
funding from the requested level for fiscal year 2004 for
civilian positions. A total of 389 civilian FTE (451 positions)
are included, an increase of 63 FTE over fiscal year 2003.
The Committee notes that the force size will have grown by
500 officers by the end of fiscal year 2004 compared to fiscal
year 2002, an increase of 39 percent.
The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime
costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous
duty pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay
adjustments granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in
the Washington, DC, area.
The Committee notes GAO's ongoing oversight of USCP
administrative issues, including strategic planning and human
resource management. The Committee expects to review GAO's
first semi-annual report on these matters prior to conference
with the other body. GAO's findings and recommendations could
alter the Committee's recommendation for the USCP staffing.
general expenses
Appropriations, 2003 \1\................................ $65,675,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 72,242,000
Committee recommendation................................ 33,000,000
\1\ Includes $37,758,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends $33,000,000 for general expenses
of the Capitol Police, an increase of $4,083,000 over fiscal
year 2003, excluding the supplemental. The Committee notes that
fiscal year 2003 ``savings'' of approximately $10,000,000 from
the salaries account are being redeployed for fiscal year 2004
expense requirements.
Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and
dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and
equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.
The Committee has fully funded the USCP request for a
mounted horse unit.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1001. The Committee has included a routine provision
which allows for funds to be transferred between the
``Salaries'' and ``General expenses'' accounts.
Sec. 1002. This provision authorizes Capitol Police to
carry a weapon that is different from the weapon furnished by
the Department during periods when the member or officer is not
on duty. Such weapons would be specifically authorized by the
USCP but would not be purchased with appropriated funds.
Sec. 1003. This provision clarifies authority of USCP
counsel to appear before courts. The authority is similar to
that provided to House and Senate counsels, and is necessary
since House and Senate counsels are no longer responsible for
Capitol Police and Police Board legal representation.
Sec. 1004. This section redefines the jurisdictional
authority of the Capitol Police for purposes of implementing
effectively the truck interdiction program.
The Committee emphasizes that this extended jurisdiction is
intended for the sole purpose of implementing the truck
interdiction program. The Chief of the Capitol Police is to
issue a written policy, to be approved by the Capitol Police
Board and submitted to the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriations and appropriate authorizing committees, for
implementing the extended jurisdiction authority.
Sec. 1005. This provision provides Capitol Police
retirement benefits to the hazardous material team members in a
manner similar to that which is provided to other Federal
firefighters and law enforcement officers.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $2,157,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,518,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,255,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,255,000 for
the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, an
increase of $98,000 over fiscal year 2003. Funding is not
recommended for an additional FTE, pending completion of the
ongoing general management review being conducted by the
General Accounting Office.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $31,892,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 33,993,000
Committee recommendation................................ 33,612,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $33,612,000
for the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended
represents an increase of $1,720,000 over the enacted level to
cover all mandatory and price level increases and one
additional FTE.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
The Committee has recommended a funding level of
$357,794,000 and an FTE level of 1,470 for all activities of
the Architect of the Capitol. Excluded are House items which
are traditionally left for consideration by that body.
The following table shows the request and the Committee
recommendation:
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Fiscal year--
------------------------------------- 2004
Appropriation 2003 recommendation
appropriation \1\ 2004 request
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General Administration................................... $58,957,000 $158,570,000 $71,697,000
Capitol Building......................................... 32,985,000 52,368,000 27,777,000
Capitol Grounds.......................................... 8,302,000 6,986,000 6,986,000
Senate Office Buildings.................................. 64,449,000 66,063,000 63,388,000
Capitol Power Plant...................................... 124,300,000 102,157,000 88,979,000
Library Buildings and Grounds............................ 37,277,000 47,108,000 41,620,000
Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds..................... 63,885,000 2,970,000 3,308,000
Botanic Garden........................................... 6,063,000 10,919,000 6,239,000
Capitol Visitor Center................................... ................. ................ 47,800,000
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Total.............................................. 396,218,000 447,141,000 357,794,000
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\1\ Reflects Supplemental funding totaling $63,919,000.
General Administration
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $58,957,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 158,570,000
Committee recommendation................................ 71,697,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,697,000
for general administration. This will accommodate an FTE level
of 315. A total of $4,200,000 is made available until September
30, 2008.
The reduction from the budget request reflects the movement
of 47 full-time equivalent employees and associated costs to
the Capitol Power Plant account which more appropriately should
be managed by that jurisdiction (Emergency Management and
Control Systems Branch, the Electrical Power Branch, and the
Electronics Engineering Division). In addition, the projects to
replace high-voltage switchgear have been moved to the
respective jurisdictions where the projects will be
implemented. Finally, the Committee has recommended funds for
the purchase of the alternate computing facility through the
transfer of funds originally made available in Public Law 107-
38, the fiscal year 2001 supplemental rather than through a new
appropriation as requested by the AOC. However, the Committee
is concerned that there is no comprehensive plan for the use of
the full facility. Without such a plan prior to conference on
this bill, the Committee will be reluctant to support the
purchase of this facility this year.
The General Administration appropriation provides funding
for salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers,
administrative and support staff, including engineering and
architecture employees. This account also provides for
administrative items such as agency-wide contractual services;
surveys and studies; information technology; and safety
engineering operations.
The following table displays the budget detail.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $39,690,000 $35,814,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 8,530,000 8,530,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 23,782,000 22,444,000
Supplies............................ 328,000 305,000
Equipment........................... 254,000 254,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 72,584,000 67,347,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Energy Conservation & Management 245,000 ................
Studies............................
AOC Procurement Training Initiative. 150,000 150,000
Bucket Truck........................ 75,000 ................
Flat Bed Truck...................... 44,000 ................
Conduct Energy Survey of Capitol 1,600,000 ................
Complex............................
Replace High Voltage Switchgear in 9 18,672,000 ................
Buildings..........................
Capitol Complex Master Plan......... 4,200,000 4,200,000
Alternate Computer Facility......... 61,000,000 ................
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Subtotal, Project Budget...... 85,986,000 4,350,000
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Total, General Administration. 158,570,000 71,697,000
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Strategic Planning.--The Committee acknowledges that the
Architect has submitted a draft strategic plan for the agency,
and recognizes the important milestone this represents for the
AOC. It is consistent with recommendations made by the General
Accounting Office and helps provide a template for AOC
operations. The plan should not be finalized until a Chief
Operating Officer is appointed and has an opportunity to amend
the plan wherever necessary. In addition, it must be
accompanied by performance measures that will help to ensure
the agency's goals are achieved. Further, once finalized this
plan should be viewed as a dynamic document, to be used to
guide day-to-day agency practices as well as long-range plans.
Project Management.--The Committee continues to be
concerned about project management in the AOC. The GAO Report
on Management and Accountability (GAO-03-231) noted that the
implementation of project management best practices has been
uneven throughout the Agency. The Committee directs the AOC to
identify core competencies for project managers and contracting
officers, and to use these core competencies as part of its
process of the evaluation of current project managers and
contracting officers and its hiring practices for new employees
in these areas. Further, the Committee directs the AOC to
review project management workforce improvement initiatives
such as the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act and
establish a comparable formal AOC program that incorporates
professional standards and requirements, and implement a
training development program in fiscal year 2004 to assure the
continued development of core competencies.
A report must be submitted to the Committee no later than
120 days after the enactment of this Act that (1) describes and
identifies the core competency program that will be used; (2)
outlines how they are being used in the hiring process; (3)
outlines the proposed core competency training program for
fiscal year 2004; and (4) presents an overall plan that details
the grade, title, organizational location, funding sources, and
project assignment of all on-board and planned project
managers, including total FTEs required in fiscal year 2004.
Capital Improvements Plan.--The Committee is pleased to
learn that the Architect has developed a formalized planning
process that will result in a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan
[CIP] that will enable the Congress to assess its outyear
construction requirements and associated costs. The Committee
understands that a request for documentation needed to
accomplish the CIP process has been included as part of AOC's
internal call for development of the fiscal year 2005 budget
request, and that this will facilitate preparation of the first
annual CIP in September 2003. Therefore, the Committee
anticipates that the AOC will include a CIP as an appendix to
its formal fiscal year 2005 budget request. Additionally, the
Committee expects that the CIP will include realistic cost
projections for future consideration. The Committee also
expects the AOC to include an outline of its planning process
showing how that process will obtain necessary congressional
approvals of CIP Components.
Personnel Issues.--The Committee is concerned with the rate
of growth in AOC administrative areas. The Architect is
requested to conduct an in-depth analysis of all administrative
positions to ensure that the positions are required for the
conduct of business, that they are aligned to the AOC strategic
plan, and that they are accurately assigned. This analysis
should be made in conjunction with the superintendent's
administrative staffs to eliminate duplication. The Committee
reminds the Architect that previous report language instructed
the exploration of contracting out some of these positions and
strongly encourages the Architect to pursue contractor support
in lieu of FTEs.
In conjunction with this review, the Architect is directed
to provide a separate study on the feasibility of the design
and implementation of a cost accounting system that will allow
charging jurisdictions for overhead services, as well as track
costs. Additionally, the system design should allow accounting
for the multiple charges of funding and FTEs to various
accounts that are common characteristics of temporary projects
and service employees. The Architect will provide to the
Committees the analysis of General Administration positions and
the study of the cost accounting system within 180 days of the
passage of the bill.
Recycling.--The Committee is encouraged by the progress
with the AOC's recycling program. The Committee directs the
Architect, in cooperation with the Senate Sergeant at Arms and
any other appropriate Legislative Branch agencies, to implement
the recommendations of the best practices review and to further
develop and continue implementation of a pilot project to
address electronic equipment waste recycling. The Committee
expects the Architect to continue to provide quarterly reports
on the recycling program, including the pilot electronic waste
initiative.
Fire-Retardant Paint.--The Committee recognizes the
potential benefits of intumescent paint as a fire retardant.
The Architect is directed to undertake an in-depth evaluation
of the unique properties of this particular paint and how it
could be used as a fire retardant. If this evaluation proves
the value of using intumescent paint, the Committee urges its
utilization wherever appropriate in Congressional buildings.
Capitol Building
Appropriations, 2003 \1\................................ $32,985,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 52,368,000
Committee recommendation................................ 27,777,000
\1\ Reflects $1,100,000 supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-11).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $27,777,000
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation
of the Capitol. Of this, $12,302,000 is available until
September 30, 2008.
The recommendation is $24,591,000 below the budget request
primarily owing to the reduction in funds for the Capitol
Building Master Plan Phase II as full funding is premature at
this time.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL BUILDING
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $9,582,000 $9,582,000
Other Services...................... 3,185,000 3,185,000
Supplies............................ 504,000 504,000
Equipment........................... 197,000 197,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget...... 13,468,000 13,468,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
ADA Requirements.................... 132,000 132,000
Elevator/Escalator Modernization 750,000 750,000
Program............................
Replacement of Minton Tile.......... 525,000 525,000
Computer, Telcom & Electrical 300,000 300,000
Support............................
Wayfinding and ADA Signage.......... 130,000 130,000
Bird Control System................. 170,000 170,000
CVC Operations...................... 891,000 ................
Study, Design, and Condition 630,000 630,000
Assessment.........................
Minor Construction.................. 5,000,000 1,800,000
U.S. Capitol Master Plan Phase 2.... 26,500,000 6,000,000
Improvements in the Rotunda......... 672,000 672,000
Restore Shutters & Upgrade Window 400,000 400,000
Lighting...........................
Presidential Inaugural Stands....... 2,800,000 2,800,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 38,900,000 14,309,000
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Total, Capitol Building....... 52,368,000 27,777,000
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Capitol Grounds
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $8,302,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 6,986,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,986,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,986,000 for
Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds
surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings,
and the Capitol Power Plant, of which $685,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2008.
The amount recommended is $1,316,000 below the fiscal year
2003 enacted level owing to a one-time power requirements
appropriation for fiscal year 2003. The FTE authorized level
will remain at 69, including any temporary construction staff
assigned to projects.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $4,539,000 $4,539,000
Other Services...................... 1,430,000 1,430,000
Supplies............................ 192,000 192,000
Equipment........................... 140,000 140,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 6,301,000 6,301,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Renovation Former D.C. Lights....... 435,000 435,000
Wayfinding & ADA Compliant Signage.. 100,000 100,000
Study, Design and Condition 150,000 150,000
Assessment.........................
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Subtotal, Project Budget...... 685,000 685,000
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Total, Capitol Grounds........ 6,986,000 6,986,000
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Senate Office Buildings
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $64,449,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 66,063,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,388,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $63,388,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which
$17,433,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2008.
The FTE authorized level is 556 FTEs, including any
temporary construction staff assigned to Senate projects.
The following table displays the budget detail.
SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $28,776,000 $28,776,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 8,101,000 8,101,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 5,102,000 5,102,000
Supplies............................ 1,326,000 1,326,000
Equipment........................... 1,840,000 1,840,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 45,145,000 45,145,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Refinish Historic Woodwork.......... 300,000 300,000
Repair/Replace Marble Floors & Clean 510,000 510,000
Arch Surfaces......................
Renovate Restrooms, ADA, DSOB....... 2,692,000 2,692,000
Renovate Restrooms, ADA, HSOB....... 1,724,000 1,724,000
Minor Construction.................. 5,000,000 5,000,000
Study, Design, and Condition 1,000,000 1,000,000
Assessment.........................
Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB..... 3,000,000 3,000,000
Wayfinding & ADA Signage, SOB....... 1,133,000 1,133,000
Replace Elevator, Webster Hall...... 495,000 495,000
Replace Doors 3rd Floor Balcony..... 349,000 349,000
Replace Steam Humidifiers, HSOB..... 4,715,000 ................
Replace H.V. Switchgear, SOB........ ................ 2,040,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 20,918,000 18,243,000
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Total, Senate Office Buildings 66,063,000 63,388,000
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Capitol Power Plant
Appropriations, 2003 \1\................................ $124,300,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 102,157,000
Committee recommendation................................ 88,979,000
\1\ Includes $22,679,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $88,979,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is
supplemented by $4,400,000 in reimbursements. Of the amount
provided, $38,402,000 shall remain available until September
30, 2008.
The FTE authorized level will be 141, including any
temporary construction staff assigned to projects.
The increase above the current level reflects the movement
of 47 FTE from the general administration appropriation. Other
items which more appropriately belong in the Capitol Power
Plant jurisdiction have also been moved from general
administration. The other significant change from the request
is the reduction of $18,779,000 from the West Refrigeration
Plant expansion, which was funded in the fiscal year 2003
supplemental appropriation. The recommended budget includes the
final installation of funds required to complete the expansion
of the West Refrigeration Plant.
The Power Plant provides heat, light, power, and air-
conditioning for the Capitol, Senate and House office
buildings, and the Library of Congress buildings; heat, light,
and power for the Botanic Garden and the Senate and House
Garages; light for the Capitol Grounds' street, park, and
floodlighting system; steam heat for the Government Printing
Office and Washington City Post Office, also known as Postal
Square; and steam heat and air-conditioning for the Union
Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the Thurgood
Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Building on a reimbursable basis.
Within the operating budget, 78 percent of the recommended
amount is for the purchase of electricity from the local
private utility, payment to the government of the District of
Columbia for the provision of water and sewer services, and the
procurement of boiler fuel, as displayed in the following
table.
FISCAL YEAR 2004 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
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Purchase of electrical energy........................... $23,350,000
Purchase of natural gas................................. 4,529,000
Purchase of steam....................................... 456,000
Purchase of chilled water............................... 400,000
Purchase of coal........................................ 3,466,000
Purchase of oil......................................... 2,000,000
Water and sewer payments................................ 4,962,000
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Total............................................. 39,163,000
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The balance of this appropriation supports a work force to
operate and maintain the Power Plant.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POWER PLANT
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................. $6,810,000 $10,686,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 33,698,000 33,698,000
Travel...........................
Other Services.................... 2,412,000 3,750,000
Supplies.......................... 6,271,000 6,294,000
Reimbursement..................... (4,400,000) (4,400,000)
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Subtotal, Operating Budget.. 44,791,000 50,028,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Upgrade CAD Drawings for CPP...... 85,000 85,000
Emergency Shoring and Repairs to 100,000 100,000
Tunnels..........................
Contract Svs: Energy Conservation ................. 245,000
& Mgmt Studies...................
Bucket Truck...................... ................. 75,000
Flat Bed Truck.................... ................. 44,000
Repair South Capitol Street Steam 711,000 711,000
Line.............................
West Refrigeration Plant Expansion 40,800,000 22,021,000
Study, Design, and Condition 2,380,000 2,380,000
Assessment.......................
Replace Utility Tunnel Expansion 440,000 440,000
Joints...........................
Replace Stokers, Boilers 1&2...... 1,200,000 1,200,000
Install Emergency Egress, Tunnel 350,000 350,000
Access...........................
Install Oil Storage Tanks......... 4,200,000 4,200,000
Installation of Distributed 6,500,000 6,500,000
Control System...................
Intrinsic Health Monitoring System 600,000 600,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.... 57,366,000 38,951,000
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Total, Capitol Power Plant 102,157,000 88,979,000
(net)......................
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Library Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $37,277,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 47,108,000
Committee recommendation................................ 41,620,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $41,620,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $23,747,000
shall remain available until September 30, 2008. The
recommendation is $4,343,000 above the enacted amount for
fiscal year 2003 and $5,488,000 below the budget request. The
FTE ceiling is 153, including any temporary construction staff
assigned to projects.
The reduction from the budget request reflects the deferral
of lower-priority projects. The increase from the enacted level
reflects such projects as a new water tank at the Ft. Meade, MD
storage location; replacing the halon fire suppression system;
projects aimed at compliance with Americans with Disabilities
Act [ADA] requirements; contract support for the Culpeper
Audio-Visual Conservation Center which will become operational
in fiscal year 2004; and the construction of security vaults
for ``Platinum and Gold'' rated materials.
The following table displays the budget detail.
LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $9,883,000 $9,883,000
Other Services...................... 2,509,000 2,509,000
Supplies............................ 585,000 585,000
Equipment........................... 193,000 193,000
Land and Structures................. 65,000 65,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 13,235,000 13,235,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
ADA Requirements.................... 100,000 100,000
Preservation Environmental 100,000 100,000
Monitoring.........................
Restore Decorative Painting......... 110,000 110,000
Replace Sidewalks, JAB & TJB........ 100,000 100,000
Book Storage Facility, Ft. Meade 580,000 580,000
Support............................
Replace Partition Supports, JMMB.... 300,000 300,000
Replace Compact Stack Safety, JMMB.. 600,000 600,000
Repair Deteriorated Wood Panels..... 190,000 190,000
Painting of Interior Arches, TJB.... 170,000 170,000
Culpeper Support.................... 1,263,000 1,263,000
Fire Extinguishers.................. 75,000 75,000
Fire Safety Project Management...... 250,000 250,000
Repair Life Safety Deficiencies..... 800,000 800,000
Minor Construction.................. 2,500,000 1,000,000
Replace Halon Fire Suppression 1,997,000 1,997,000
System.............................
Extend/Upgrade Fire Alarm........... 504,000 504,000
ADA Modifications, Pickford Theater. 424,000 424,000
ADA Modifications, SW Entrance, JMMB 1,280,000 1,280,000
Collection Security................. 1,713,000 1,713,000
Landscaping, Ft. Meade.............. 1,400,000 1,400,000
Elevator Modernization.............. 1,342,000 1,342,000
Remove 4 Escalators, JMMB........... 1,370,000 ................
Water Tank, Ft. Meade............... 4,103,000 4,103,000
Study, Design, and Condition 12,602,000 8,156,000
Assessment.........................
Replace H.V. Switchgear, LOC........ ................ 1,828,000
-----------------------------------
Total, Project Budget......... 33,873,000 28,385,000
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Total, Library Buildings and 47,108,000 41,620,000
Grounds......................
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Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2003.................................... \1\ $63,885,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 2,970,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,308,000
\1\ Includes $40,140,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends $3,308,000 for Capitol Police
Buildings and Grounds, an increase of $338,000 over the budget
request of the amount provided, $2,075,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2008. The Committee has added 3
FTE to establish a core team capable of appropriately managing
Capitol Police facilities.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... ................ $338,000
Rent, Communications, & Utilities... $400,000 400,000
Other Services...................... 175,000 175,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 575,000 913,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Replace Ceiling Tiles............... 320,000 320,000
Study, Design, and Condition 500,000 500,000
Assessment.........................
Minor Construction.................. 1,000,000 1,000,000
CPHQ Elevator Modernization......... 575,000 575,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget...... 2,395,000 2,395,000
===================================
Total, Capitol Police 2,970,000 3,308,000
Buildings and Grounds........
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Botanic Garden
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $6,063,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 10,919,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,239,000
The Committee recommends $6,239,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden, of which $202,000 is to remain
available until September 30, 2008. The decrease below the
request relates principally to the deferral of the Bartholdi
Park and Fountain Restoration project. The authorized FTE level
is 56, including any temporary construction staff assigned to
projects.
The following table displays the budget detail.
BOTANIC GARDEN
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $3,889,000 $3,889,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 7,000 7,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 688,000 688,000
Supplies............................ 401,000 401,000
Equipment........................... 60,000 60,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 5,045,000 5,045,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET
Partnership Support................. 450,000 450,000
CAFM Data Capture (Bartholdi 50,000 50,000
Project)...........................
Minor Construction.................. 400,000 ................
Damper Control, D.C. Village........ 100,000 100,000
Environmental Control System 100,000 100,000
Replacement........................
Conservatory Electronic Systems..... 90,000 90,000
West Gallery Exhibit................ 202,000 202,000
Bartholdi Park and Fountain......... 4,280,000 ................
Study, Design and Condition 202,000 202,000
Assessment.........................
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Subtotal, Project Budget...... 5,874,000 1,194,000
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Total, Botanic Garden......... 10,919,000 6,239,000
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Capitol Visitor Center
Appropriations, 2003....................................................
Budget estimate, 2004...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $47,800,000
The Committee recommends $47,800,000 for additional funds
needed to complete the Capitol Visitor Center project. This
amount is based on the General Accounting Office's review of
the project and its assessment of a cost-to-complete estimate
prepared by a third party with expertise in construction cost
analysis. The cost estimate is based on completing the base
project without changes to the current scope. The revised
estimate does not reflect potential risks and uncertainties
that are beyond the breadth of normal construction
contingencies.
The Committee continues to be concerned with the management
of the Capitol Visitor Center Project, specifically the lack of
timely communication, receipt of conflicting information, and
inadequate and inaccurate reporting on project and financial
status. Commonly held project management best practices, such
as tracking cost-to-complete, have not been used. Requests for
obligation authority and reprogramming actions have been
received too late to allow the Committee sufficient time to
exercise its oversight role without jeopardizing schedule and
cost. Given these conditions, the Committee has serious
reservations about providing additional funding under the
control of the Architect without better management practices.
The Architect must take immediate action to remedy this
situation and put in place the requisite controls. This
Committee wishes to emphasize that the Architect has no higher
priority than to ensure the completion of the CVC without delay
and in a fiscally responsible manner.
The Committee also directs the Architect to develop a risk
mitigation plan, and institute a global project cost coding and
tracking system for all costs, to ensure to the extent
practicable there will not be additional cost requirements to
complete the project in a timely fashion without jeopardizing
quality.
The Architect may not obligate any of these funds without
receiving a recommendation from the Capitol Preservation
Commission and approved obligation plans from the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1101. A provision has been included authorizing the
Architect to lease space, subject to the normal approval
processes.
Sec. 1102. This provision transfers funds from amounts made
available in Public Law 107-38 for the purchase of the
alternate computing facility. The transfer is effective
September 30, 2004.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Committee recommends a total of $522,747,000 for the
Library of Congress, an increase of $19,572,000 over the fiscal
year 2003 level. Increases are provided to accommodate all
mandatory pay and price level increases, as well as to increase
programs in selected areas such as the Veterans History
Project. In addition to the appropriation, the Library
estimates receipts of $36,514,000, funds from gifts and trusts
totaling $16,370,000, and revolving funds totaling
$104,525,000. Total funds available to support Library
operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are
expected to be $727,828,000 in fiscal year 2004 under the
Committee recommendation.
The following table displays the Committee recommendation
for the Libray of Congress appropriations compared to the
budget request and the fiscal year 2003 level.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2003 Budget estimate Committee -----------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2003
appropriation Budget estimate
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and Expenses......................................... 361,644 380,386 367,539 +5,895 -12,847
Authority to spend receipts............................... -6,850 -6,850 -6,850 ................ ................
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses......................... 354,794 373,536 360,689 +5,895 -12,847
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Copyright Office, salaries and expenses....................... 38,971 48,290 48,290 +9,319 ................
Authority to spend receipts............................... -29,472 -29,664 -29,664 -192 ................
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Subtotal, Copyright Office.............................. 9,499 18,626 18,626 +9,127 ................
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Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses......... 88,250 96,267 91,726 +3,476 -4,541
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and 50,632 51,706 51,706 +1,074 ................
expenses.....................................................
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Total, Library of Congress.............................. 503,175 540,135 522,747 +19,572 -17,388
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Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2003: \1\
Salaries and expenses............................... $361,644,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 354,794,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2004:
Salaries and expenses............................... 380,386,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 373,536,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 367,539,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 360,689,000
\1\ Includes $5,500,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $360,689,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,850,000 in fiscal
year 2004. This is $12,847,000 below the request and $5,895,000
above the enacted level.
The Committee recommends the following changes from the
budget request:
-$5,500,000 from the public address system. This was
funded in the fiscal year 2003 supplemental.
-$3,153,000 from police staffing. The Committee has
approved $1,688,000 and 19 new FTE. The Committee
believes the full request is premature, pending the
merger with the U.S. Capitol Police. The Committee
expects police officers will be selected and hired in a
manner which will not impede the merger. Funding is
provided for officers at the rank of private only (38
positions, 19 FTE's).
-$1,000,000 from security enhancement plan requirements,
pending the merger with the USCP.
-$1,927,000 from inventory management, pending an update
of the 1997 LOC security plan.
-$2,000,000 from mail costs.
-$919,000 from mass deacidification.
-$784,000 from arrearage reduction.
-$384,000 from the Integrated Library System.
-$1,300,000 from space management.
-$380,000 from retail sales. The amount provided,
$335,000 and 1 FTE, is sufficient to initiate this new
activity.
-$250,000 from the National Film Preservation Foundation,
pending authorization.
+$4,000,000 for Adventures of the American Mind.
+$500,000 to develop permanent exhibits of the Lincoln-
Douglas Debates and the Underground Railroad at
historic Alumni Hall in Galesburg, Illinois in
cooperation with Knox College.
+$500,000 for ongoing activities related to the Louisiana
Purchase Bicentennial Exhibition.
-$250,000 from the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission.
Global Legal Information Network.--Improvements and
modifications to the Global Legal Information Network [GLIN]
shall be limited to those necessary to provide an online
digital law library of the official, authentic text of laws and
related legal information for exclusive use by government
authorities from jurisdictions around the globe or
international organizations that contribute official
authenticated texts of laws, regulations, and related legal
material to the database. In implementing improvements and
modifications to GLIN, the Law Librarian shall ensure that GLIN
is not duplicative of products and services offered in the
private sector and does not compete with the private sector
legal information service providers.
Budget Justification.--The Library of Congress currently
organizes its budget justification by program and office.
Program funding is not directly linked with the Library's goals
and objectives and there is no discussion regarding how
management challenges affect funding needs. Additionally, the
justification is unclear with respect to how many FTEs have
been approved by programs and/or offices. The current
organization of the justification makes it difficult to see how
the resources are organized to accomplish the mission and
strategic goals and objectives of the organization. It is also
difficult to tell what a reasonable level of effort would be
for each program and what would happen if programs were reduced
or eliminated. The justification could be strengthened if it
were linked with the Library's strategic plan and if it were
clearer with respect to the impact of management challenges on
funding needs and FTEs.
Beginning in fiscal year 2005, the Committee directs the
Library of Congress to restructure its budget justification by
linking it with the Library's mission, strategic goals and
objectives, and enabling infrastructure statement. The
justification should present the Library's programs in the
following categories: (1) Mission Programs and (2) Support
Operations. For each category, the justification should show:
(1) how many FTE's are needed and why, (2) how new programs
relate to existing programs, and (3) the level of effort for
each program. Finally, the budget justification should discuss
the major issues and challenges expected in each program for
the coming year and for the life expectancy of the program.
Copyright Office
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2003:
Salaries and expenses............................... $38,971,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -29,472,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 9,499,000
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____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2004:
Salaries and expenses............................... 48,290,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -29,664,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 18,626,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 48,290,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -29,664,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 18,626,000
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$18,626,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $29,664,000 in fiscal year 2004, for a total
of $48,290,000. This is the same as the budget request and
provides for all pay and price level increases, and $2,100,000
for information technology reengineering.
Congressional Research Service
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2003 \1\................................ $88,250,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 96,267,000
Committee recommendation................................ 91,726,000
\1\ Reflects $1,863,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $91,726,000
for the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended
is an increase of $3,476,000 over the fiscal year 2003 level
and is sufficient to cover all mandatory pay and price level
increases. The reduction of $4,541,000 is taken from the
Alternate Computing Facility equipment ($1,787,000), funded in
the fiscal year 2003 supplemental, and contract services
($2,754,000).
The Committee has approved the Congressional Research
Service's requests for the reprogramming of personnel funds
into contracting services for the past several years because of
CRS' inability to fill timely all authorized full-time
equivalent [FTE] positions. While CRS is making progress in
filling vacant FTE, the Committee is not approving the fiscal
year 2004 request for additional contract funds because the
Committee believes that additional personnel funds will
continue to be available for required contracting support, and
the need for contracting support should decline as vacant FTE
are filled. The Committee directs CRS as part of its fiscal
year 2004 Operating Plan to prioritize the use of available
contracting resources and projected under-execution of FTE
funds to meet workload requirements, including the new fiscal
year 2004 funding requests. Finally, the Committee expects the
Library will focus on obtaining best value for its contracting
expenditures.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $50,632,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 51,706,000
Committee recommendation................................ 51,706,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,706,000
for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. This is an increase of $1,074,000 over
the fiscal year 2003 level needed to accommodate mandatory pay
and price level increases.
This appropriation supports a National Reading Program for
blind and physically handicapped citizens. Books and magazines
in braille and various recorded formats are produced by the
National Library Services for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and
locally supported libraries. At present, 57 regional libraries
in 49 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands,
Puerto Rico, and Guam house and circulate books and magazines
to eligible readers. Seventy-eight subregional libraries in 17
States assist at the local public library level; 53 libraries
and 4 cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two
multistate centers, under contract to the National Library
Service, store and distribute books and other materials in
their geographical regions. The program supports a readership
of approximately 700,000.
Administrative Provisions
Secs. 1201-1202. The Committee has included two routine
administrative provisions carried in prior years.
Sec. 1203. The Committee has included a technical provision
requested by the Library of Congress relative to the audio-
visual conservation site in Culpeper, VA.
Sec. 1204. The Committee has included a provision for
voluntary separation incentive payment authority for the
Congressional Research Service. This authorizes CRS to offer
incentive payments to up to 40 employees who retire or
voluntarily leave Federal service before March 31, 2004. The
Committee has been advised by CRS that it is their intent to
use this authority to effect a reorganization of certain
divisions within CRS while at the same time retool and
reengineer the skill sets needed to maintain effective business
operations and mission accomplishment. The Committee expects to
be notified of plans to utilize this authority.
Sec. 1205. This provision establishes an effective date for
the LOC/USCP police merger.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional Printing and Binding
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $89,557,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 91,111,000
Committee recommendation................................ 91,111,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $91,111,000,
an increase of $1,554,000 over the enacted level. Funding is
sufficient to cover all estimated printing requirements for
fiscal year 2004.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2003. The Committee has not
recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give
the GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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Appropriations Recommended
2003 Requested 2004 2004
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Congressional Record Program.................................... $19,417,000 $20,823,000
Miscellaneous publications...................................... 5,643,000 5,696,000
Miscellaneous printing and binding.............................. 16,815,000 18,344,000
Details to Congress............................................. 2,322,000 2,430,000
Document envelopes and document franks.......................... 952,000 1,121,000
Business and committee calendars................................ 2,300,000 2,880,000
Bills, resolutions, and amendments.............................. 8,051,000 9,546,000
Committee reports............................................... 2,769,000 3,108,000
Documents....................................................... 3,055,000 3,264,000
Hearings........................................................ 19,894,000 22,011,000
Committee prints................................................ 2,464,000 1,888,000
Funding for 2001 orders......................................... 5,875,000
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Total..................................................... 89,557,000 91,111,000 $91,111,000
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Office of Superintendent of Documents
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $29,468,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 34,456,000
Committee recommendation................................ 34,456,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $34,456,000.
This provides for mandatory pay and price level increases and 3
additional employees for a total of 145 FTE. The amount
recommended will also enable GPO to replace obsolete technology
for the GPO Access system. Additional employees are provided
for Depository Library Distribution to manage and expand the
Federal Depository Library Program electronic collection.
This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses
associated with the distribution of Government documents to
depository and international exchange libraries, the cataloging
and indexing of Government publications, and the distribution
of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of
Congress and other Government agencies.
revolving fund
Appropriations, 2003....................................................
Budget estimate, 2004................................... $10,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 10,000,000
The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the revolving fund
to help restructure the workforce and operations of GPO. The
Committee is highly supportive of the Public Printer's effort
to restructure the Agency and develop a strategic plan for the
future. The Committee recognizes GAO's ongoing efforts to
complete a general management review to help guide this
critical effort. The results of this review will assist the
Public Printer in implementing his strategic planning process
and management changes affecting human resource policies and
utilization, the effective use of technology, customer
relations, and the overall ability of the GPO to modernize its
operations to more effectively achieve its mission.
The Committee recommends a limitation of $5,000 for
reception and representation expenses.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1301. Authorizes pay level increases for the Public
Printer and Deputy Public Printer to Executive Schedule II and
Executive Schedule III, respectively.
Sec. 1302. Authorizes the transfer of surplus property,
acceptance of gifts, and acceptance of voluntary services.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2003 \1\................................ $453,051,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 467,621,000
Committee recommendation................................ 462,112,000
\1\ Reflects $4,849,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108-
11).
The Committee recommends funding of $462,112,000 for
salaries and expenses of the General Accounting Office.
Additionally, $6,006,000 is authorized in offsetting
collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for
conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a
total of $468,118,000, which will support an FTE level of 3,269
FTEs. The amount recommended, together with collections, will
cover mandatory pay and price level increases.
Over the past several years the Committee has found it
necessary to call upon GAO for assistance in examining some
important and sensitive legislative branch issues over which it
has funding responsibilities. Although GAO is an organization
of skilled professionals whose knowledge and capabilities have
the potential of making significant contributions to improving
Government operations, recent experience of this Committee with
GAO's work on several legislative branch issues raises
questions and concerns about GAO's ability to fully realize
that potential. The Committee has expected more timely and
relevant information on work related to the Capitol Visitor
Center, the Capitol Power Plant, the Office of Compliance, and
the Government Printing Office, than GAO has been able to
produce. The need for the Committee to address policy issues
related to funding concerns about a wide variety of legislative
branch matters is not something that can be effectively met on
extended timetables or with information adjusted more to what
GAO is comfortable reporting than what the Committee actually
needs. Many contributions the GAO has made to the Committee in
the past have been excellent and very helpful to the Committee
in meeting its responsibilities. It seems however, that the
timeliness and quality of several key efforts have degenerated
which causes concern about whether other congressional clients
are being adequately served. Of immediate concern is the review
that the GAO is doing of the administrative operations of the
United States Capitol Police [USCP], and in particular the
recent strategic and staffing plans undertaken by the USCP. It
is critical that the Committee have the required semi-annual
report on the USCP administrative operations, including an
evaluation of their strategic and staffing plans prior to
conferencing this bill. It is expected that GAO will respond to
the Committee's needs in a timely and meaningful way.
Technology Assessment.--The Committee recommends $1,000,000
for technology assessment activities at GAO. This will be
sufficient for two to three reports in fiscal year 2004. The
Committee is continuing to consider GAO's role in technology
assessment for the Congress, and expects such work will be
undertaken only if it is consistent with GAO's mission.
Printing and Publishing Evaluation.--In addition to the
$1,745,000 the General Accounting Office has requested for
printing done by contractors and the Government Printing
Office, GAO maintains and operates its own printing facility,
including the staff and equipment necessary to produce GAO
publications. The Committee recognizes the need for GAO to
publish its reports and testimonies in a timely, efficient
manner. However, given the changes made in printing and
publishing technology in recent years and the ability of the
private sector to leverage that technology to maximize
productivity, the Committee questions whether maintaining an
internal printing facility is the most cost effective way for
GAO to meet a portion of its printing and publishing needs.
Therefore, the Committee directs the Comptroller General to
evaluate alternatives for meeting all of GAO's printing,
publishing, and copying needs and report the results of that
evaluation to the Committee by November 15, 2003. The report
should include a description of printing, publishing, and
copying requirements, alternative means of satisfying those
requirements, costs associated with each of the alternatives
and recommendations for meeting current and future needs.
Without maintaining an internal printing operation, savings
resulting from closing the current printing facility should be
clearly identified in GAO's fiscal year 2005 budget submission.
Administrative Provision
Sec. 1401. This provision authorizes the Comptroller
General to accept payment from the Securities and Exchange
Commission for the performance of any audit by GAO of the SEC's
financial statements.
PAYMENT TO THE OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2003.................................... $12,915,000
Budget estimate, 2004................................... 14,815,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,000,000
The Committee recommends $14,000,000 as a payment to the
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. The Center for Russian
Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000
(Public Law 106-554) as a legislative branch entity. The fiscal
year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law
108-7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to
the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of
the program to include Newly Independent States of the former
Soviet Union including the Baltic States. The mission of the
Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and
Newly Independent States at all levels of government to gain
significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market
economic system and the operation of American democratic
institutions through visits to comparable governments and
communities in the United States.
The Committee expects that the Open World program office in
the future will consult with the Committees on Appropriations
prior to the Board making decisions on pilot programs.
TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Included are several routine general provisions carried
annually in the bill (secs. 301-309), as follows:
Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service
and maintenance of private vehicles, except under such
regulations as may be promulgated by the House Administration
Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee,
respectively.
Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of
appropriation to the fiscal year for which it is expressly
provided in the bill accompanying this report.
Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title
designation for a staff position created in this Act, and not
specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is
to be made permanent law by this Act. Further, any pay rate and
title change for a position provided for in the 1929 Act is to
be made permanent law by this act and any changes in the
official expenses of Members, officers, and committees, and in
the clerk hire of the House and Senate are to be made permanent
law by this Act.
Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such
contracts are matters of public record and are available for
public inspection.
Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for
the payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law
104-1.
Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities
participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers
Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.
TITLE III--FISCAL YEAR 2003 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL
The Committee recommends $1,889,000,000 in emergency
supplemental appropriations as proposed by the President in the
budget estimate submitted to the Congress on July 7, 2003
(House Document 108-98). This includes $1,550,000,000 for
disaster relief, $289,000,000 for wildland fire suppression and
emergency rehabilitation activities of the Departments of
Agriculture and the Interior, and $50,000,000 for unanticipated
costs associated with the recovery and investigation of the
Space Shuttle Columbia accident.
In addition, the Committee recommends $100,000,000 for the
Corporation for National and Community Service for operating
expenses. Also, the Committee recommends that the Corps of
Engineers cover the contractual obligations and other expenses
relating to the Grand Forks Flood Control Project.
The Committee recommends that these funds be designated by
the Congress as emergency requirements.
The Committee requests FEMA to respond immediately to the
use of their funds for emergency response to levees.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on
general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each
Committee amendment to the House bill ``which proposes an item
of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions
of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or
resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.''
The Committee has recommended no such funding.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 9, 2003,
the Committee ordered reported en bloc S. 1382, an original
bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and S. 1383, an
original bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, each subject to
amendment and each subject to the budget allocations, by a
recorded vote of 29-0, a quorum being present. The vote was as
follows:
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 italic; 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.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount of Committee Amount of
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution
for 2004: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch:
Discretionary........................................... 3,612 2,506 3,680 \1\ 2,666
Mandatory............................................... 109 109 109 \1\ 109
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2004.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\ 2,810
2005.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 793
2006.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 564
2007.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 343
2008 and future years................................... ........... ........... ........... 63
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ...........
2004.......................................................
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\1\ Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\ Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2004
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation compared with (+ or
-)
Item 2003 Budget House allowance Committee -----------------------------------------------------
appropriation estimate deg. recommendation 2003 Budget House
appropriation estimate allowance
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TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SENATE
Payments to Widows and Heirs
of Deceased Members of
Congress
Gratuities, deceased Members.. 150 ................. ................ -150 ................
Expense allowances:
Vice President............ 20 20 20 ................ ................
President Pro Tempore of 20 20 20 ................ ................
the Senate...............
Majority Leader of the 20 20 20 ................ ................
Senate...................
Minority Leader of the 20 20 20 ................ ................
Senate...................
Majority Whip of the 10 10 10 ................ ................
Senate...................
Minority Whip of the 10 10 10 ................ ................
Senate...................
President Pro Tempore 8 8 8 ................ ................
Emeritus of the Senate...
Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Conference Committee.....
Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Conference Committee.....
Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Policy Committee.........
Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Policy Committee.........
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Subtotal, expense 128 128 128 ................ ................
allowances.............
Representation allowances for 30 30 30 ................ ................
the Majority and Minority
Leaders......................
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Total, Expense 158 158 158 ................ ................
allowances and
representation.........
Salaries, Officers and
Employees
Office of the Vice President.. 1,949 2,028 2,028 +79 ................
Office of the President Pro 518 539 539 +21 ................
Tempore......................
Office of the President Pro 150 156 156 +6 ................
Tempore Emeritus.............
Offices of the Majority and 3,094 3,220 3,220 +126 ................
Minority Leaders.............
Offices of the Majority and 2,042 2,324 2,324 +282 ................
Minority Whips...............
Committee on Appropriations... 11,266 12,799 12,799 +1,533 ................
Conference committees......... 2,610 2,716 2,716 +106 ................
Offices of the Secretaries of 648 674 674 +26 ................
the Conference of the
Majority and the Conference
of the Minority..............
Policy Committees............. 2,724 2,834 2,834 +110 ................
Office of the Chaplain........ 315 327 327 +12 ................
Office of the Secretary....... 17,079 18,299 18,299 +1,220 ................
Office of the Sergeant at Arms 43,161 48,291 45,789 +2,628 -2,502
and Doorkeeper...............
Offices of the Secretaries for 1,410 1,468 1,468 +58 ................
the Majority and Minority....
Agency contributions and 30,075 32,134 32,134 +2,059 ................
related expenses.............
Outlays....................... ................ ................. ................ ................ ................
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Total, Salaries, 117,041 127,809 125,307 +8,266 -2,502
officers and employees.
Office of the Legislative
Counsel of the Senate
Salaries and expenses......... 4,581 4,768 4,843 +262 +75
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Salaries and expenses......... 1,176 1,222 1,222 +46 ................
Expense Allowances of the 12 12 24 +12 +12
Secretary of the Senate,
Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate, and
Secretaries for the Majority
and Minority of the Senate:
Expenses allowances..........
Contingent Expenses of the
Senate
Inquiries and investigations.. 109,450 118,462 118,462 +9,012 ................
Expenses of United States 520 520 520 ................ ................
Senate Caucus on
International Narcotics
Control......................
Secretary of the Senate....... 7,077 1,700 2,265 -4,812 +565
Sergeant at Arms and 114,423 149,969 136,843 +22,420 -13,126
Doorkeeper of the Senate.....
Miscellaneous items........... 18,355 19,268 18,425 +70 -843
Senators' Official Personnel 290,161 322,061 310,000 +19,839 -12,061
and Office Expense Account...
Official Mail Costs
Expenses...................... 300 300 300 ................ ................
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Total, Contingent 540,286 612,280 586,815 +46,529 -25,465
expenses of the Senate.
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Total, Senate........... 663,404 746,249 718,369 +54,965 -27,880
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Congressional Committee ................ ................. 1,250 +1,250 +1,250
on Inaugural Ceremonies......
Joint Economic Committee...... 3,658 3,988 3,988 +330 ................
Joint Committee on Taxation... 7,593 8,112 8,112 +519 ................
Office of the Attending
Physician
Medical supplies, equipment, 2,981 2,236 2,236 -745 ................
expenses, and allowances.....
Capitol Guide Service and 3,035 3,511 3,511 +476 ................
Special Services Office......
Statements of Appropriations.. 30 30 30 ................ ................
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Total, Joint items...... 17,297 17,877 19,127 +1,830 +1,250
CAPITOL POLICE
Salaries: Capitol Police 174,533 218,268 207,000 +32,467 -11,268
salaries.....................
General expenses.............. 27,917 72,242 33,000 +5,083 -39,242
Supplemental 37,758 ................. ................ -37,758 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
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Total, Capitol Police... 240,208 290,510 240,000 -208 -50,510
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and expenses......... 2,046 2,518 2,255 +209 -263
Supplemental 111 ................. ................ -111 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
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Total, Office of 2,157 2,518 2,255 +98 -263
Compliance.............
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and expenses......... 31,892 33,993 33,612 +1,720 -381
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Buildings and Grounds
General administration........ 58,957 158,570 71,697 +12,740 -86,873
Capitol building.............. 31,885 52,368 27,777 -4,108 -24,591
Supplemental 1,100 ................. ................ -1,100 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Capitol grounds............... 8,302 6,986 6,986 -1,316 ................
Senate office buildings....... 64,449 66,063 63,388 -1,061 -2,675
Capitol Power Plant........... 106,021 106,557 93,379 -12,642 -13,178
Supplemental 22,679 ................. ................ -22,679 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Offsetting collections.... -4,400 -4,400 -4,400 ................ ................
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Net subtotal, Capitol 124,300 102,157 88,979 -35,321 -13,178
Power Plant............
Library buildings and grounds. 37,277 47,108 41,620 +4,343 -5,488
Capitol police buildings and 23,745 2,970 3,308 -20,437 +338
grounds......................
Supplemental 40,140 ................. ................ -40,140 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Botanic garden................ 6,063 10,919 6,239 +176 -4,680
Capitol Visitor Center........ ................ ................. 47,800 +47,800 +47,800
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Total, Architect of the 396,218 447,141 357,794 -38,424 -89,347
Capitol................
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and expenses......... 356,144 380,386 367,539 +11,395 -12,847
Supplemental 5,500 ................. ................ -5,500 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Authority to spend -6,850 -6,850 -6,850 ................ ................
receipts.................
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Subtotal, Salaries and 354,794 373,536 360,689 +5,895 -12,847
expenses...............
Copyright Office, salaries and 38,971 48,290 48,290 +9,319 ................
expenses.....................
Authority to spend -29,472 -29,664 -29,664 -192 ................
receipts.................
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Subtotal, Copyright 9,499 18,626 18,626 +9,127 ................
Office.................
Congressional Research 86,387 96,267 91,726 +5,339 -4,541
Service, salaries and
expenses.....................
Supplemental 1,863 ................. ................ -1,863 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Books for the blind and 50,632 51,706 51,706 +1,074 ................
physically handicapped,
salaries and expenses........
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Total, Library of 503,175 540,135 522,747 +19,572 -17,388
Congress...............
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional printing and 89,557 91,111 91,111 +1,554 ................
binding......................
Office of Superintendent of
Documents
Salaries and expenses......... 29,468 34,456 34,456 +4,988 ................
Government Printing Office ................ 10,000 10,000 +10,000 ................
Revolving Fund...............
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Total, Government 119,025 135,567 135,567 +16,542 ................
Printing Office........
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salaries and expenses......... 451,202 473,627 468,118 +16,916 -5,509
Supplemental 4,849 ................. ................ -4,849 ................
appropriations (Public
Law 108-11)..............
Offsetting collections.... -3,000 -6,006 -6,006 -3,006 ................
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Total, General 453,051 467,621 462,112 +9,061 -5,509
Accounting Office......
OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER
Payment to the Open World 12,915 14,815 14,000 +1,085 -815
Leadership Center Trust Fund.
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Total, Title I.......... 2,439,342 2,696,426 2,505,583 +66,241 -190,843
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TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
John Stennis Center........... 298 ................. ................ -298 ................
Congressional Award Act....... 248 ................. ................ -248 ................
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Total, Title II......... 546 ................. ................ -546 ................
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TITLE III--FISCAL YEAR 2003
EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Emergency Preparedness and
Response
Disaster Relief Fund ................ 1,550,000 1,550,000 +1,550,000 ................
(emergency appropriations)...
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration
Human Space Flight (emergency ................ 50,000 50,000 +50,000 ................
appropriations)..............
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Wildland fire management: Fire ................ 253,000 253,000 +253,000 ................
suppression operations
(emergency appropriations)...
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Wildland fire management: Fire ................ 36,000 36,000 +36,000 ................
suppression operations
(emergency appropriations)...
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Corporation for National and
Community Service
National and community service ................ ................. 100,000 +100,000 +100,000
programs operating expenses
(emergency appropriations)...
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Total, Title III........ ................ 1,889,000 1,989,000 +1,989,000 +100,000
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Grand total............. 2,439,888 4,585,426 4,494,583 +2,054,695 -90,843
Appropriations, (2,439,342) (2,696,426) (2,505,583) (+66,241) (-190,843)
fiscal year 2004...
Appropriations, ................ (1,889,000) (1,989,000) (+1,989,000) (+100,000)
fiscal year 2003...
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RECAPITULATION
Senate........................ 663,404 746,249 718,369 +54,965 -27,880
Joint Items................... 17,297 17,877 19,127 +1,830 +1,250
Capitol Police................ 240,208 290,510 240,000 -208 -50,510
Office of Compliance.......... 2,157 2,518 2,255 +98 -263
Congressional Budget Office... 31,892 33,993 33,612 +1,720 -381
Architect of the Capitol...... 396,218 447,141 357,794 -38,424 -89,347
Library of Congress........... 503,175 540,135 522,747 +19,572 -17,388
Government Printing Office.... 119,025 135,567 135,567 +16,542 ................
General Accounting Office..... 453,051 467,621 462,112 +9,061 -5,509
Open World Leadership Center.. 12,915 14,815 14,000 +1,085 -815
General Provisions............ 546 ................. ................ -546 ................
Homeland Security............. ................ 1,550,000 1,550,000 +1,550,000 ................
National Aeronautics and Space ................ 50,000 50,000 +50,000 ................
Administration...............
Forest Service................ ................ 253,000 253,000 +253,000 ................
Bureau of Land Management..... ................ 36,000 36,000 +36,000 ................
Corporation for National and ................ ................. 100,000 +100,000 +100,000
Community Service............
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Grand total............. 2,439,888 4,585,426 4,494,583 +2,054,695 -90,843
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