[House Document 109-9]
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109-9
REQUEST FOR FY 2005 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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COMMUNICATION
from
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
TRANSMITTING
A REQUEST FOR FY 2005 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR ONGOING MILITARY
AND INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM,
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AND SELECTED OTHER INTERNATIONAL
ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TSUNAMI RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION
February 15, 2005.--Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and
ordered to be printed
The White House,
Washington, February 14, 2005.
Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Today, I am submitting a request for
fiscal year 2005 supplemental appropriations of $81.9 billion
for ongoing military and intelligence operations in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and
selected other international activities, including tsunami
relief and reconstruction. This request reflects urgent and
essential requirements. I ask the Congress to appropriate the
funds as requested and promptly send the bill to me for
signature.
These funds will support U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition
partners as we advance democracy, fight the insurgency, and
train and equip Iraqi security forces so that they can defend
their sovereignty and freedom. In Afghanistan, our Armed Forces
continue to track down terrorists, help the Afghan people
rebuild their country, and train and equip Afghan security
forces so that Afghanistan, too, may continue to take control
of its democratic future.
My request will provide funds needed to repair, refurbish,
and procure equipment needed by the Armed Forces to win the War
on Terror. In addition, this request will fund the Army's
Modularity plan to restructure three brigades deploying to
Iraq.
Finally, this request will assist the Palestinians as they
build a democratic state, will provide relief for the
humanitarian crisis in Darfur, and will support relief,
rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in countries
devastated by the recent Indian Ocean tsunami.
I hereby designate the specific proposals in the amounts
requested herein as emergency requirements. I urge the Congress
not to attach to this proposal items that are not directly
related to these emergencies abroad. The details of the request
are set forth in the enclosed letter from the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget.
Sincerely,
George W. Bush.
Enclosure.
[Estimate No. 1, 109th Cong., 1st Sess.]
Executive Office of the President,
Office of Management and Budget,
Washington, DC, February 14, 2005.
The President,
The White House.
Submitted for your consideration is a request for fiscal
year 2005 supplemental appropriations totaling $81.9 billion to
fund ongoing military operations in the War on Terror,
reconstruction activities in Afghanistan, tsunami relief and
reconstruction, and other purposes. This request is in addition
to the $25 billion already appropriated for fiscal year 2005
War on Terror costs.
Approximately $75 billion of the new supplemental request
is for the Department of Defense (DOD); over $5 billion is for
international functions, including the Department of State;
about $1 billion is for multi-agency tsunami relief efforts;
and nearly $0.4 billion for other agencies, including the
Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security
(U.S. Coast Guard) for counter-terrorism efforts to support the
War on Terror. The major categories of funding are listed
below.
Military and Intelligence Operations
This request seeks $36.3 billion to fund combat
operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom during FY 2005. The two key elements in this
category, mostly borne within the Army, are for pay and
operational costs--such as food, water, spare parts,
transportation, logistics support, and equipment repairs.
This category also seeks funding for a range of
other items including: medical benefits and welfare/morale
programs for the military; higher fuel costs; new military
construction in theater; intelligence activities supporting the
War on Terror and combat operations in Iraq; and an enhanced
death benefit for the survivors of service members killed while
serving our country.
Equipment and Force Structure Changes
The request seeks $5.0 billion for Army
``Modularity,'' a multi-year plan to restructure the Army's
forces by creating new more flexible and self-sufficient
brigade-sized units. The first three units that will be
converted will be deployed into Iraq on an accelerated
schedule, which is why we are relying on supplemental funds.
When completed, Modularity will also increase the number of
active Army combat brigades by 30 percent and reorganize the
remainder of active, guard, and reserve combat and support
forces. An additional $0.3 billion requested for the Marine
Corps will help implement organizational changes to increase
their combat effectiveness and improve rotation cycles.
The request also seeks $5.4 billion to refurbish
or replace equipment that is worn-out or damaged from operating
in harsh conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and $3.3 billion
to improve the protection of our forces by adding armor to all
convoy trucks and buying Armored Security Vehicles, night
vision equipment, and helicopter survivability systems.
Iraq and Afghanistan Security Forces and Supporting Coalition Partners
Training and Equipping
The request proposes two new flexible DOD accounts
to support a robust effort to build Iraqi and Afghan security
forces: the Iraq Security Forces Fund ($5.7 billion) and the
Afghan Security Forces Fund ($1.3 billion).
The proposal also includes $2.0 billion for our
coalition partners' activities in direct support of our
military operations, including Pakistan's counter-terrorist
operations along its border with Afghanistan and for the Polish
forces in Iraq.
International Affairs and Reconstruction Activities
The request contains $5.6 billion for
international affairs activities. This includes State
Department embassy construction and operations in Iraq. It also
seeks aid for critical partners in the War on Terror; expanded
reconstruction, police training and equipping, and counter-drug
activities in Afghanistan; support for Palestinian efforts to
build a democratic state; and activities and programs that the
FY 2005 Budget did not anticipate--such as the humanitarian
crisis in Darfur, Sudan and the establishment of several new
international peacekeeping missions in Haiti, Burundi, Cote
d'Ivoire, the Congo, and Sudan. These efforts not only assure
the delivery of critical humanitarian supplies, they also
provide an important alternative to deploying U.S. forces.
Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief
The proposal includes $950 million to replenish
agency costs incurred in the relief effort and to fund longer
term reconstruction programs in the affected countries. The
United States initially pledged $350 million to cover agency
relief and recovery efforts. The supplemental will seek an
additional $600 million for relief and longer-term
reconstruction programs. Of the $950 million, about $700
million will go to the State Department/USAID for relief and
reconstruction, about $226 million will cover DOD's relief
operations, and $23 million will provide for expanded U.S.
tsunami warning capabilities.
This request is for the purpose of fulfilling known and
urgent requirements that cannot reasonably be met through the
use of existing agency funds. I recommend that you designate
the specific proposals contained in this transmittal as
emergency requirements.
I have carefully reviewed these proposals and am satisfied
that they are necessary at this time. Therefore, I join the
heads of the affected Departments and agencies in recommending
you transmit the proposals to the Congress.
Sincerely,
Joshua B. Bolten, Director.
TITLE I
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
MILITARY PERSONNEL, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Army,''
$13,298,942,000.
This request would provide $13.3 billion for pay,
allowances, subsistence, and other Army personnel costs for
Active component troops and Guard and Reserve troops activated
for duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas around the world
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom. This proposal includes funding for special pays,
including Imminent Danger pay, Family Separation Allowance,
foreign language proficiency pay, and Hardship Duty pay. To
sustain the readiness levels of deploying units, resources are
provided to pay personnel affected by military stop-loss
programs and personnel maintained on active duty above the
normal end-strength levels. The request also includes funding
for increased unemployment compensation costs associated with
demobilization of Reserve Component members, and additional
retention incentives for Special Operations Forces.
Funds would also be available for extra reimbursement
payments to the Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
program and for enhanced payments for certain death gratuities.
In special recognition of Servicemembers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in the War on Terror, this package includes
language that would allow DoD to increase to $500,000 the
amount that can be paid to the surviving families. This
$500,000 amount is a combination of a $100,000 death gratuity
(increased from $12,420) and $400,000 of elective coverage
under SGLI (increased from $250,000 maximum coverage).
This proposal would restore funds transferred out early in
the fiscal year through approved reprogrammings that were
necessary to meet urgent force protection and war-related
requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
MILITARY PERSONNEL, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Navy,''
$524,980,000.
This request would provide $525 million for pay,
allowances, subsistence, and other Navy personnel costs for
Active component troops and Reserve troops activated for duty
in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas around the world in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom. This proposal provides funding for special pays,
including Imminent Danger pay, Family Separation Allowance,
foreign language proficiency pay, and Hardship Duty pay. It
also includes funding for increased unemployment compensation
costs associated with demobilization of Reserve Component
members, and additional retention incentives for Special
Operations Forces.
Funds would also be available for extra reimbursement
payments to the Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
program and for enhanced payments for certain death gratuities.
In special recognition of Servicemembers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in the War on Terror, this package includes
language that would allow DoD to increase to $500,000 the
amount that can be paid to the surviving families. This
$500,000 amount is a combination of a $100,000 death gratuity
(increased from $12,420) and $400,000 of elective coverage
under SGLI (increased from $250,000 maximum coverage).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
MILITARY PERSONNEL, MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Marine
Corps,'' $1,246,126,000.
This request would provide $1.2 billion for pay,
allowances, subsistence, and other Marine Corps personnel costs
for Active component troops and Reserve troops activated for
duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas around the world in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom. This proposal provides funding for special pays,
including Imminent Danger pay, Family Separation Allowance,
foreign language proficiency pay, and Hardship Duty pay. To
sustain the readiness levels of deploying units, resources are
included to pay personnel affected by military stop-loss
programs and personnel maintained on active duty above the
normal end-strength levels. It also includes funding for
increased unemployment compensation costs associated with
demobilization of Reserve Component members.
Funds would also be available for extra reimbursement
payments to the Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
program and for enhanced payments for certain death gratuities.
In special recognition of Servicemembers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in the War on Terror, this package includes
language that would allow DoD to increase to $500,000 the
amount that can be paid to the surviving families. This
$500,000 amount is a combination of a $100,000 death gratuity
(increased from $12,420) and $400,000 of elective coverage
under SGLI (increased from $250,000 maximum coverage).
This proposal would restore funds transferred out early in
the fiscal year through approved reprogrammings that were
necessary to meet urgent force protection and war-related
requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
MILITARY PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Air
Force,'' $1,316,572,000.
This request would provide $1.3 billion for pay,
allowances, subsistence, and other Air Force personnel costs
for Active component troops and Guard and Reserve troops
activated for duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas around
the world in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom. This proposal provides funding for special
pays, including Imminent Danger pay, Family Separation
Allowance, foreign language proficiency pay, and Hardship Duty
pay. It also includes funding for increased unemployment
compensation costs associated with demobilization of Reserve
Component members, and additional retention incentives for
Special Operations Forces.
Funds would also be available for extra reimbursement
payments to the Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
program and for enhanced payments for certain death gratuities.
In special recognition of Servicemembers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in the War on Terror, this package includes
language that would allow DoD to increase to $500,000 the
amount that can be paid to the surviving families. This
$500,000 amount is a combination of a $100,000 death gratuity
(increased from $12,420) and $400,000 of elective coverage
under SGLI (increased from $250,000 maximum coverage).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
RESERVE PERSONNEL, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Army,''
$39,627,000.
This request would provide $39.6 million to fund additional
recruiting and retention bonuses to sustain Army Reserve force
levels, and for foreign language proficiency pay. This proposal
also includes funding for pay, allowances, and other personnel
costs associated with a surge in training prior to
mobilization.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
RESERVE PERSONNEL, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Navy,''
$9,411,000.
This request would provide an additional $9.4 million to
Reserve Personnel, Navy for foreign language proficiency pay.
This proposal also includes funding for the pay, allowances,
and other personnel costs associated with a surge in training
prior to mobilization.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
RESERVE PERSONNEL, MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Marine
Corps,'' $4,015,000.
This request would provide an additional $4 million to
Reserve Personnel, Marine Corps for foreign language
proficiency pay. This proposal also includes funding for pay,
allowances, and other personnel costs associated with the
Marine Corps force restructuring.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
RESERVE PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Air
Force,'' $130,000.
This request would provide an additional $130,000 to
Reserve Personnel, Air Force for foreign language proficiency
pay.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel,
Army,'' $429,200,000.
This request would provide $429.2 million for additional
recruiting and retention bonuses to sustain Army Guard force
levels, and for foreign language proficiency pay. This proposal
also includes funding for pay, allowances, and other personnel
costs associated with a surge in training prior to
mobilization.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Personnel
NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel,
Air Force,'' $91,000.
This would provide an additional $91,000 to the National
Guard Personnel, Air Force for foreign language proficiency
pay.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Army,'' $17,267,304,000.
This request would provide $17.3 billion to fund Army
activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the Army's efforts
to bring peace and stability to Iraq and Afghanistan. This
proposal also includes necessary resources to cover costs
associated with support for Active and mobilized Reserve and
National Guard personnel, including travel and per diem. It
also includes funding for operations, such as incremental
ground operations, flying hours, logistics support, fuel
purchases, base support, and over-ocean transportation. In
addition, this proposal would finance the repair and
refurbishment of equipment used in Iraq and Afghanistan, and
support the Army's transformation of its forces under its
Modularity plan.
This request includes: a reimbursement of $83 million,
which is the Army's share of the drawdown currently authorized
under the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002; $400 million
to support the lift and sustainment costs of coalition
partners; and, $354 million to finance continuing requirements
of the Commander's Emergency Response Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Navy,'' $3,423,501,000.
This request would provide $3.4 billion to fund Navy
activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the Navy's efforts
to bring peace and stability to Iraq and Afghanistan.
This proposal includes necessary resources to cover costs
associated with support for Active and mobilized Reserve
personnel, including travel and per diem; and operations, such
as incremental flying hours, ship steaming days, contractor
logistics support, fuel purchases, base support, depot
maintenance, and over-ocean transportation The funding
requested also includes a reimbursement of $83 million, which
is the Navy's share of the drawdown currently authorized under
the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Marine Corps,'' $970,464,000.
This request would provide $970.5 million to fund Marine
Corps activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the
Marine Corps' efforts to bring peace and stability to Iraq and
Afghanistan.
This proposal includes necessary resources to cover costs
associated with support for Active and mobilized Reserve
personnel, including travel and per diem; and operations, such
as incremental ground operations, logistics support, fuel
purchases, base support, depot maintenance, and over-ocean
transportation.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Air Force,'' $5,601,510,000.
This request would provide $5.6 billion to fund Air Force
activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the Air Force's
effort to bring peace and stability to Iraq and Afghanistan.
This proposal includes necessary resources to cover costs
associated with personnel support costs for Active and
mobilized Reserve and National Guard personnel, including
travel and per diem; and operations, such as incremental flying
hours, special airlift missions, contractor logistics support,
fuel purchases, base support, depot maintenance, and for over-
ocean transportation. This request also includes a
reimbursement of $83 million, which is the Air Force's share of
the drawdown currently authorized under the Afghanistan Freedom
Support Act of 2002.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide,'' $3,521,327,000, of which--
(1) not to exceed $25,000,000 may be used for the
Combatant Commander Initiative Fund, to be used in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom; and
(2) up to $1,370,000,000, to remain available until
expended, may be used for payments to reimburse
Pakistan, Jordan, and other key cooperating nations,
for logistical, military, and other support provided,
or to be provided, to United States military
operations, notwithstanding any other provision of law:
Provided, That such payments may be made in such
amounts as the Secretary of Defense, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State, and in
consultation with the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, may determine, in his
discretion, based on documentation determined by the
Secretary of Defense to adequately account for the
support provided, and such determination is final and
conclusive upon the accounting officers of the United
States, and 15 days following notification to the
appropriate congressional committees: Provided further,
That the Secretary of Defense shall provide quarterly
reports to the Committees on Appropriations on the use
of funds provided in this paragraph.
This request would provide $3.5 billion to support
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. This
request includes funds for: operations; transportation;
supplies and equipment; depot maintenance; and command,
control, and intelligence capabilities. It would also fund the
communication backbone and continuing support for voice, video,
and data systems management, transmission and satellite
services. In addition, this request would finance continuing
support for contract audit, contract management, media,
military tribunals, family support counseling, and critical
infrastructure protection. It also includes $200 million to
support the lift and sustainment costs of coalition partners.
The additional funding authorized for the Combatant
Commander Initiative Fund supports unforeseen low-cost, high-
benefit initiatives that enhance joint warfighting capabilities
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom.
The request would also fund payments to key cooperating
nations (e.g., Pakistan, Jordan) and coalition countries
providing logistical, military, or other support to U.S.
military operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom. Such support includes
transportation into the theater, providing supplies to
coalition forces in the theater, and helping coalition forces
with communication support.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
For an additional amount for ``Office of the Inspector
General,'' $148,000.
This request would provide $148,000 to fund premium pay,
travel, and per diem costs for the Inspector General's criminal
investigative personnel involved in efforts directly supporting
the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Army Reserve,'' $8,154,000.
This request would provide $8.2 million to fund Army
Reserve activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the Army
Reserve's effort to bring peace and stability to Iraq and
Afghanistan.
This proposal would provide necessary funds for unit
training prior to the mobilization date and the transportation
costs for cross-leveling equipment to alerted units. It also
would fund the replacement of logistics systems that are no
longer serviceable.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Navy Reserve,'' $75,164,000.
This request would provide $75.2 million to fund Navy
Reserve activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the Navy
Reserve's effort to bring peace and stability to Iraq and
Afghanistan.
This proposal includes necessary resources for costs
associated with Reserve squadron flying hours and support for
mobilized Reserve personnel, including travel and per diem for
Navy Reserve trainers for pre-deployment training, and
operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Marine Corps Reserve,'' $24,920,000.
This request would provide $24.9 million to fund Marine
Corps Reserve activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the
Marine Corps Reserve's effort to bring peace and stability to
Iraq and Afghanistan.
This proposal includes necessary resources to cover the
costs associated with the support for mobilized Reserve
personnel, including travel and per diem for Marine Corps
trainers for pre-deployment training; and operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Army National Guard,'' $188,779,000.
This request would provide $188.8 million to fund Army
National Guard activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding would support the
Army National Guard's effort to bring peace and stability to
Iraq and Afghanistan.
This proposal provides necessary resources to fund: Army
National Guard activities, including costs associated with
family readiness programs for mobilizing and demobilizing
units; alerted unit training; transportation for cross-leveling
equipment to alerted units; and support of the Army's
Modularity Initiative. The request also would increase funding
for Army National Guard recruiting and retention initiatives.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For an additional amount for ``Drug Interdiction and
Counter-Drug Activities, Defense,'' $257,000,000: Provided,
That these funds may be used for such activities related to
Afghanistan and the Central Asia area: Provided further, That
the Secretary of Defense may transfer the funds provided herein
only to appropriations for military personnel; operation and
maintenance; procurement; and research, development, test, and
evaluation: Provided further, That the funds transferred shall
be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for
the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred:
Provided further, That the transfer authority provided in this
paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority
available to the Department of Defense: Provided further, That
upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred
from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes
provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this
appropriation: Provided further, That not to exceed $70,000,000
of the funds provided herein may be used to reimburse fully
this account for obligations incurred for the purposes provided
under this heading prior to enactment of this Act.
This request would provide $257 million to fund training,
equipment, intelligence, infrastructure, and information
operations related to the campaign against narcotics
trafficking and narcotics-related terrorist activities, as well
as support for counter-drug activities in Afghanistan and the
Central Asia area. Of this amount, $70 million will be used to
restore funding to other DoD counternarcotics activities from
which funds were cashflowed to finance the emerging and higher-
priority needs of counter-drug assistance to Afghanistan.
Borrowing from other counternarcotics programs enabled DoD to
begin implementation of the Administration's accelerated
assistance to Afghanistan immediately. Supplemental funds and
enhanced authorities are required because the full scope of the
narcotics problem in Afghanistan, and the opportunities to be
exploited by a rapid, large-scale, coordinated response by the
United States and our Coalition partners, became evident only
after the base FY 2005 counter-drug program was completed.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Defense Health Program,'' $175,550,000.
This request would provide $175.6 million for medical costs
related to patient transportation, blood services, and other
medical related activities not covered by other operational
resources. In addition, it would provide for health care for
activated reservists and their families, and resources to allow
military hospitals to contract for civilian medical staff to
backfill deployed active duty medical staff.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
For an additional amount for ``Overseas Humanitarian,
Disaster, and Civic Aid,'' $10,000,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2006.
The request would provide $10.0 million to the Overseas
Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid account. This proposal
would restore baseline funding for Combatant Commanders'
humanitarian assistance programs directed at shaping the
international security environment by promoting peace,
stability, and good will in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas
around the world.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
AFGHANISTAN SECURITY FORCES FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the ``Afghanistan Security Forces Fund,''
$1,285,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided,
That such funds shall be available to the Secretary of Defense,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of
allowing the Commander, Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan, or
the Secretary's designee, to provide assistance to the security
forces of Afghanistan including the provision of equipment,
supplies, services, training, facility and infrastructure
repair, renovation, and construction, and funding: Provided
further, That the authority to provide assistance under this
section is in addition to any other authority to provide
assistance to foreign nations: Provided further, That the
Secretary of Defense may allocate such funds to any
appropriations available to the Department of Defense or to any
other Federal account to accomplish the purposes provided
herein: Provided further, That this allocation transfer
authority is in addition to any other transfer authority
available to the Department of Defense: Provided further, That
upon a determination that all or part of the funds so
transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the
purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back
to this appropriation: Provided further, That contributions of
funds for the purposes provided herein from any person, foreign
government, or international organization may be credited to
this Fund, and used for such purposes.
This request would provide $1.3 billion to the Combined
Forces Command--Afghanistan to accelerate efforts to provide
assistance to Afghan Security Forces (including military,
protective services, and border personnel) so that they can
increasingly assume responsibility for their nation's security.
Assistance provided, directly or through contracts, can
include training, equipping, and deploying Afghan security
forces, providing increased counterinsurgency capability for
these forces, and assisting Afghanistan in the building of
infrastructure and capabilities so that the Afghan government
can begin to train, equip, and operate its own security forces.
The request of $1.3 billion supports:
The continued development, support, and
training of the Afghan National Army at a simultaneous
training rate of five Kandaks; and
The development of training institutions,
sustainment capacity, command and control capabilities,
and quick-response improvements for all the security
forces.
While these activities are the basis for requesting funds,
the Commander on the ground and the Chief of Mission are
seeking flexibility to respond to conditions as they change.
For example, if a new type of military capability is necessary,
the Administration wants to be positioned to transfer funds to
meet those needs quickly and effectively.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
IRAQ SECURITY FORCES FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the ``Iraq Security Forces Fund,'' $5,700,000,000, to
remain available until expended: Provided, That such funds
shall be available to the Secretary of Defense, notwithstanding
any other provision of law, for the purpose of allowing the
Commander, Multi-National Security Transition Command--Iraq, or
the Secretary's designee, to provide assistance to the security
forces of Iraq including the provision of equipment, supplies,
services, training, facility and infrastructure repair,
renovation, and construction, and funding: Provided further,
That the authority to provide assistance under this section is
in addition to any other authority to provide assistance to
foreign nations: Provided further, That the Secretary of
Defense may allocate such funds to any appropriations available
to the Department of Defense or to any other Federal account to
accomplish the purposes provided herein: Provided further, That
this allocation transfer authority is in addition to any other
transfer authority available to the Department of Defense:
Provided further, That upon a determination that all or part of
the funds so transferred from this appropriation are not
necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts may be
transferred back to this appropriation: Provided further, That
contributions of funds for the purposes provided herein from
any person, foreign government, or international organization
may be credited to this Fund, and used for such purposes.
This request would provide $5.7 billion to the Multi-
National Security Transition Command--Iraq to accelerate
efforts to provide assistance to Iraqi Security Forces
(including, among others, police, military, protective
services, and border personnel) so that they can increasingly
assume responsibility for their nation's security.
The Iraqi Interim and Transitional Governments, with
Coalition assistance, have fielded over 90 battalions in order
to provide security within Iraq during a period of an intense
counterinsurgency campaign that was designed to suppress the
development of democracy. All but one of these 90 battalions,
however, are lightly equipped and armed, and have very limited
mobility and sustainment capabilities. These limitations,
coupled with a more resilient insurgency than anticipated when
the Iraqi Security Forces were initially designed, have led the
Prime Minister of Iraq to request forces that can participate
in the ``hard end'' of the counterinsurgency, and to do so
quickly.
Assistance provided, directly or through contracts, can
include training, equipping, and deploying Iraqi security
forces, providing increased counterinsurgency capability for
these forces, and assisting Iraq in the building of
infrastructure and capabilities so that the Iraqi government
can begin to train, equip, and operate and sustain its own
security forces. The request of $5.7 billion supports:
Training, equipment, spare parts, and
infrastructure for two Iraqi Army mechanized forces;
Training, equipment, and initial support for
Iraqi Army units, to include transportation and
logistical battalions;
Infrastructure and support for Special
Operations Forces;
Development of sustainment, training and
communications capabilities within Iraqi Security
forces;
The addition of 400 Iraqi Police Liaison
Officers;
Equipment and infrastructure for Iraqi
Special Police Battalions; and
The operation and maintenance of police
academies.
While these activities are the basis for requesting funds,
the commander on the ground and the Chief of Mission are
seeking flexibility to respond to conditions as they change.
For example, if police units can be trained more rapidly or
conditions indicate a type of capability is necessary, the
Administration wants to be positioned to transfer funds to meet
those needs quickly and effectively.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement,
Army,'' $458,677,000, to remain available until September 30,
2007.
This request would provide $458.7 million to fund Army
procurement of Blackhawk and Apache aircraft destroyed in Iraq,
as well as various modifications for aircraft survivability.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Missile Procurement, Army,''
$294,036,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $294 million to fund Army
procurement of replacement missiles and missile components such
as Javelin, Army Tactical Missile System, and Tube-Launched,
Optically-Guided, Wire-Controlled missiles.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT OF WEAPONS AND TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLES, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Weapons and
Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army,'' $2,425,207,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide the Army $2.4 billion to:
Refurbish tracked vehicles that experienced
major wear and tear from use in Iraq and Afghanistan,
primarily M2/M3 Bradleys and armored recovery vehicles;
Support Army Modularity by upgrading M1
Abrams tanks, converting M2/M3 Bradley armored
personnel carriers to the A3 version, adding armor and
associated upgrades to M113 personnel carriers, and
upgrading M88 armored recovery vehicles to the A2
improved version; and
Execute various soldier protection
initiatives improving armored vehicle survivability,
including reactive armor tiles for Bradley personnel
carriers, Common Remotely Operated Weapons System
(CROWS) units to minimize exposure of crews to enemy
fire, gunner protection kits, and other measures.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition,
Army,'' $475,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
2007.
This request would provide $475 million to fund Army
procurement of conventional ammunition to replace ammunition
expended in Operation Iraqi Freedom and provide training
ammunition for new Modular brigades.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Army,''
$5,316,405,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide the Army $5.3 billion to:
Refurbish or replace a large number of
wheeled Army vehicles, including High Mobility Multi-
Purpose Wheeled Vehicles, medium and heavy trucks, and
various trailers which experienced high levels of wear
and tear during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan;
Acquire tactical radios, Global Command and
Control System elements, battle management systems, and
C4I equipment;
Provide Armored Security Vehicles to provide
better protection for convoy operations, add-on armor
for trucks, Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, night
vision devices, and other force protection needs; and
Replace generators, water systems, medical
equipment, the Forward Repair System, various equipment
spares, and for other activities, described in a
classified narrative supporting this requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement,
Navy,'' $200,295,000, to remain available until September 30,
2007.
This request would provide $200.3 million to fund Navy
procurement of items such as: targeting pods; CH-53E helicopter
night vision systems; various countermeasure dispensing
systems; Advanced Tactical Reconnaissance Airborne System
recorders; fuel tank foam systems; armor and ballistic
protection kits; EA-6B frequency improvement upgrades; EP-3
electronic attack enhancements; air ambulance support upgrades;
and various other critical components to support operational
needs.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Weapons Procurement, Navy,''
$71,600,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $71.6 million to Weapons
Procurement, Navy, and includes funding to replace Hellfire
missiles and procure replacement machine guns lost in the War
on Terror.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition,
Navy and Marine Corps,'' $133,635,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $133.6 million to the Navy and
Marine Corps to procure conventional ammunition expended in the
War on Terror, and to provide training ammunition for new
Marine Corps units.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Navy,''
$85,672,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $85.7 million to fund Navy
procurement of items such as radios, vehicles, construction and
maintenance equipment, shipboard protection kits, security
equipment, and various other items based on operational needs
in the War on Terror.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Marine Corps,''
$2,974,045,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $3.0 billion to the Marine Corps
for:
Refurbishment or replacement of worn out
vehicles and equipment, including Light Armored
Vehicles, High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles
(HMMWVs), various trucks, and other equipment;
Procurement of various force protection
equipment, including UpArmored HMMWVS (UAHs) to improve
convoy security, add-on-armor kits for HMMWVs and
trucks to enhance crew protections, tactical radios,
small arms, night vision equipment, and Explosive
Ordnance Disposal systems; and
Initial procurement supporting Marine Corps
Force Structure changes.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement, Air
Force,'' $269,241,000, to remain available until September 30,
2007.
This request would provide $269.2 million to fund Air Force
procurement of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures, other
aircraft countermeasure systems, Global Hawk spares, C-5
missile warning systems, ballistic armor systems, combat
identification upgrades, and other items based on operational
needs.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition,
Air Force,'' $6,998,000, to remain available until September
30, 2007.
This request would provide almost $7 million to the Air
Force for demolition munitions and individual weapons upgrades
to support the War on Terror.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Air
Force,'' $2,834,328,000, to remain available until September
30, 2007.
This request would provide $2.8 billion to fund Air Force
procurement of items, such as cargo pallets, nets,
communications equipment, construction vehicles, explosive
ordnance disposal equipment, and other items based on
operational needs, as well as other items described in a
classified narrative supporting this requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Procurement
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Defense-Wide,''
$591,327,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $591.3 million for specific
Special Operations Command, Defense Information Services Agency
(DISA), and various supporting communications and intelligence
efforts. Funds would be used to support Special Operations
Command efforts through procurement of MC-130, AC-130, and
helicopter modifications; vehicle add-on armor; night vision
systems; radios; C4I equipment; and ammunition to replace
anticipated expenditures. In addition, this proposal includes
funding for Special Operations Forces intelligence systems
improvements, and various classified equipment.
This proposal would also support procurement of equipment
to improve DISA's Combat Support Directorate communications and
computer security. Additional types of equipment for
intelligence systems are described in a classified narrative
supporting this request.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation, Army,'' $25,170,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2006.
This request would provide an addition $25.2 million for
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army. This
proposal would fund the development of various efforts to
support Modularity expansion, as well as measures to combat the
proliferation and use of improvised explosive devices,
specifically new change detection technologies and airborne
sensors.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation, Navy,'' $179,051,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2006.
This request would provide an addition $179.1 million for
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy. This
proposal would fund the development of measures to defeat the
proliferation and use of improvised explosive devices, as well
as test a new type of infrared countermeasure system for the
CH-53 helicopter. It also funds other items described in a
classified narrative supporting this requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation, Air Force,'' $102,540,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $102.5 million for Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Air Force to fund the
development of the Global Hawk, as well as upgrades to secure
communications capabilities for use in high risk areas, and for
classified items. Additional details about this request are
provided in supporting classified documents.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test,
and Evaluation, Defense-Wide,'' $153,561,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide an additional $153.6 million for
Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide. This
request would fund the development of measures to counter the
proliferation and use of improvised explosive devices, as well
as the development of the Joint Automated Deep Operations
Coordination System. This request includes other items
described in a classified narrative supporting this
requirement.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Construction
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction,
Army,'' $990,100,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009: Provided, That such funds may be used to carry out
planning and design and military construction projects not
otherwise authorized by law.
This request would provide in total an additional $990.1
million to Military Construction, Army. This proposal would
finance various Army military construction projects to support
U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan ($687.3 million). These
funds will provide force protection measures, temporary
billeting, power generation, medical facilities, and
operational facilities and improved logistics.
This request also supports the Army's Modularity initiative
($261.0 million). With the Army's current Brigade/Division
structure being replaced with the new Brigade Combat Team--Unit
of Action (BCT(UA)), temporary stationing actions are resulting
in increased soldier population at several installations. This
proposal will allow the Army to provide temporary facilities,
and in some very limited cases, permanent facilities required
to station these BCT(UA)s. These facilities include barracks,
administrative space, vehicle maintenance facilities, aviation
facilities, mobilization-demobilization barracks, and community
support facilities.
In addition, this proposal would provide funds to construct
a permanent detention facility and a security fence at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ($41.8 million).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Construction
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction,
Navy,'' $107,380,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009: Provided, That such funds may be used to carry out
planning and design and military construction projects not
otherwise authorized by law.
This request would provide an additional $107.4 million for
Military Construction, Navy. These resources are necessary to
finance construction of billeting facilities and security
fencing at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti ($32.4 million), and to
construct facilities at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Camp
Pendleton, California, and Twenty-Nine Palms, California to
support Marine Corps force restructuring ($75.0 million).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Construction
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction, Air
Force,'' $301,520,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of
law, such funds may be used to carry out planning and design
and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by
law.
This request would provide $301.5 million to Military
Construction, Air Force. These funds are required to finance
various military construction projects to support U.S. troops
in Central Command's Area of Responsibility in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the
War on Terror. Projects include intelligence, tactical,
medical, and support facilities.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Revolving and Management Funds
NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND
For an additional amount for ``National Defense Sealift
Fund,'' $32,400,000, to remain available until expended.
This request would provide an additional $32.4 million to
the National Defense Sealift Fund for maintenance and repairs
of the Ready Reserve Fleet, and other surge ships required as a
result of increased operating tempo.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Revolving and Management Funds
DEFENSE WORKING CAPITAL FUND
For an additional amount for ``Defense Working Capital
Fund,'' $1,311,300,000.
This request would provide an additional $1.3 billion for
Defense Working Capital Fund. This proposal would fund
increased fuel costs ($842.3 million) incurred by the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA) and the Military Sealift Command ($67.0
million); and, costs associated with a new mission for the DLA
previously performed by the Army--the delivery of fuel by truck
to Iraq from Kuwait and Turkey ($402.0 million).
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OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Intelligence Community Management Account
For an additional amount for ``Intelligence Community
Management Account,'' $250,300,000, of which $181,000,000 is to
remain available until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $250.3 million to support the
initial establishment of the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence (ODNI) and other projects, including construction
of a new facility to house the ODNI, expanded National
Counterterrorism Center, and other intelligence community
elements. Funding would also support additional information
sharing and horizontal integration efforts. Additional details
are provided in the classified narrative supporting this
request.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
General Provisions
Sec. __. Upon his determination that such action is
necessary in the national interest, the Secretary of Defense
may transfer between appropriations up to $5,000,000,000 of the
funds made available to the Department of Defense in this Act:
Provided, That the Secretary shall notify the Congress promptly
of each transfer made pursuant to this authority: Provided
further, That the transfer authority provided in this section
is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the
Department of Defense: Provided further, That the authority in
this section is subject to the same terms and conditions as the
authority provided in section 8005 of the Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 2005, except for the fourth proviso.
This proposed section would provide the Department with
needed flexibility by allowing up to $5 billion of the funds
appropriated in this Act to be transferred between accounts.
The Secretary of Defense will notify the Congress promptly of
all such transfers, and this transfer authority will be in
addition to any other transfer authority provided the
Department.
Sec. __. Section 8005 of the Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287; 118 Stat. 969),
is amended by striking ``$3,500,000,000'' and inserting in lieu
thereof ``$6,000,000,000''.
This proposed section would provide the Department with
needed flexibility by allowing up to $6 billion of the funds
appropriated to the Department to be transferred between
accounts. The additional authority would give the Secretary the
necessary flexibility to accommodate changing circumstances as
the War on Terror is prosecuted. The Department must have the
ability to respond in a timely manner to urgent requirements in
support of deployed forces, such as force protection, and
support to Homeland Defense under Operation Noble Eagle.
Sec. __. During fiscal year 2005, the Secretary of Defense
may transfer amounts in or credited to the Defense Cooperation
Account, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608, to such appropriations or
funds of the Department of Defense as he shall determine for
use consistent with the purposes for which such funds were
contributed and accepted: Provided, That such amounts shall be
available for the same time period as the appropriation to
which transferred: Provided further, That the Secretary shall
report to the Congress all transfers made pursuant to this
authority.
Pursuant to the statute establishing the Defense
Cooperation Account (10 U.S.C. 2608), funds in the Defense
Cooperation Account may be obligated or expended only to the
extent and in the manner provided in subsequent appropriations
Acts. This proposal would provide the necessary appropriation
for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Sec. __. (a) Authority To Provide Support.--Of the amount
appropriated under the heading, ``Drug Interdiction and
Counter-Drug Activities, Defense,'' in this Act, not to exceed
$45,000,000 shall be available for the provision of support for
counter-drug activities of the Governments of Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: Provided,
That such support shall be in addition to support provided for
the counter-drug activities of such Governments under any other
provision of law.
(b) Types of Support.--The support that may be provided
using this section shall be limited to the types of support
specified in section 1033(c)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub. L. 105-85, as
amended by Pub. L. 106-398 and Pub. L. 108-136).
(1) In addition, the Secretary of Defense may transfer
vehicles, aircraft, individual weapons, detection,
interception, monitoring and testing equipment to these
Governments for counter-drug activities. Foreign made equipment
may be transferred when the use of United States equipment
would be inconsistent with local practice, unsustainable, or
would be impracticable to maintain.
(2) The Secretary of Defense also may provide sustainment,
including ammunition, for counter-drug security forces.
(c) Conditions on Provision of Support.--(1) No funds
appropriated in this Act may be obligated to provide support
under this section until the end of the 15-day period beginning
on the date on which the Secretary submits the written
certification for fiscal year 2005 pursuant to section 1033(f)
(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
1998, as amended. (2) The elements of the written certification
submitted for fiscal year 2005 described in section 1033(g) of
that Act shall apply to, and the written certification shall
address, the support provided under this section for counter-
drug activities of the Governments of Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
This section is necessary to enable the Department of
Defense to increase critical types of its assistance to the
counternarcotics forces of the governments of Afghanistan and
neighboring friendly countries.
The authority granted by section 1033 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998, as amended, has
proven to be of great value in assisting the counter-drug
efforts of our partners. Congress has recognized this and
granted past requests to make greater use of this authority by
approving extensions of its duration and increasing the
authorized number of recipient nations including Afghanistan,
Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. To make the
best use of this authority, without undermining our important
efforts in Colombia, this provision seeks an increase in the
yearly authorized funding caps and the ability to provide a
broader array of equipment, as well as sustainment, to allied
counternarcotics forces. In the absence of higher authorized
spending levels for this authority, the Department would be
forced to make trade-offs that would come at the expense of
vital efforts in either South America or Central Asia.
Improving their counter-drug capabilities of our regional
partners will allow the United States and its regional partners
to more effectively stem the tide of drug trafficking in
Central Asia. Curtailing the Afghan drug trade will help to dry
up one source of funding for terrorist elements in the region,
as well as limit the resources available to others who would
challenge the authority of the legitimately elected government
in Kabul.
Sec. __. Under the heading, ``Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide,'' in title II of the Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287), strike
``$32,000,000'' and insert ``$57,000,000''.
This section would provide the Secretary of Defense with
additional authority for extraordinary and emergency expenses,
which cannot be anticipated, in order to support emergent
requirements associated with Iraq and the War on Terror.
Sec. __. Notwithstanding section 2208(l) of title 10,
United States Code, during the current fiscal year working
capital funds of the Department of Defense may utilize advance
billing in a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000,000.
This provision would increase the limitation on advance
billing of working capital fund customers from $1 billion to $4
billion in FY 2005. The limitation was imposed in peacetime (FY
1999). To avoid Anti-Deficiency Act violations, agencies may be
forced to delay reordering sufficient supplies to maintain
inventory levels needed for the war effort. To prevent that, an
increase in the advance billing limitation to $4 billion is
requested.
DWCFs are designed to be flexible and responsive to
customer demands within a business-like structure. The Funds
have surged in response to the Global War on Terror and, in
total, are operating at levels 25 percent greater than their
peacetime business base. In dollar terms, DWCFs are operating
$22 billion above their $81 billion peacetime base. For certain
of the funds, business has grown 70 to 90 percent above the
peacetime level. The size of these variations, the requirement
to provide logistics support during war, and the financial
volatility involved dictate a larger limitation for financial
flexibility in managing these funds.
Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
appropriations that are available in the current fiscal year to
the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance may be
used to purchase and dispose of weapons from any person,
foreign government, international organization or other entity,
for the purpose of protecting U.S. forces overseas.
This provision would allow DoD to use operation and
maintenance appropriations to purchase and dispose of weapons
from any person, foreign government, international organization
or other entity, for the purpose of protecting U.S. forces
overseas.
While the Department has, in the past, invoked its
``emergency and extraordinary expense (EEE)'' authority under
title 10, U.S. Code, section 127 to buy weapons from local
populations, expanding this authority to the Operation and
Maintenance, Defense Wide account provides greater flexibility
and ensures that EEE is available for unanticipated
requirements.
This authority has been used successfully to purchase
weapons from local populations in Panama, Somalia, and Haiti.
The Department intends to apply the success of these ``buy
back'' programs to deplete the weapons caches in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and elsewhere in the War on Terror to protect U.S.
forces operating in those regions.
Sec. __. Section 1201(a) of the Ronald W. Reagan National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-
375), as amended by section 102, title I, division J,
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Pub. L. 108-447), is
further amended by striking ``$500,000,000'' and inserting
``$854,000,000''.
The Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP) enhances
the capability of the military commanders to combat terrorism
and to support U.S. military operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan. The program provides results that people can see.
Examples of projects include water and sanitation, electricity,
and health care.
CERP was first provided appropriated funds and included
Afghanistan under section 1110 of Public Law 108-106.
CERP has proven to be a high-impact, relatively low-cost
program indispensable to security and stabilization efforts in
Iraq and Afghanistan. Providing a source of cash, it enables
military commanders--who are often the only U.S. government
officials in daily contact with communities about local needs--
to respond immediately to small-scale but urgent humanitarian
relief and reconstruction requirements. The program builds
trust and support at the grassroots level.
Sec. __. (a) During fiscal year 2005 and notwithstanding
section 5547 of title 5, United States Code, the head of an
Executive agency may waive the limitation, up to $200,000,
established in that section for total compensation, including
limitations on the aggregate of basic pay and premium pay
payable in a calendar year, to an employee who performs work
while in an overseas location that is in the area of
responsibility of the Commander of the U.S. Central Command, in
support of, or related to--
(1) a military operation, including a contingency
operation, or
(2) an operation in response to a declared emergency.
(b) To the extent that a waiver under subsection (a)
results in payment of additional premium pay of a type that is
normally creditable as basic pay for retirement or any other
purpose, such additional pay shall not be considered to be
basic pay for any purpose, nor shall it be used in computing a
lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued annual leave under
section 5551 of title 5, United States Code.
(c) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management may
issue regulations to ensure appropriate consistency among heads
of executive agencies in the exercise of authority granted by
this section.
This provision would authorize the Heads of Executive
Agencies to waive the annual limitation on total compensation
established in sections 5547 of title 5, United States Code, up
to $200,000, for certain Federal civilian employees. These
employees must perform while in an overseas location that is in
the area of responsibility of the Commander of the U.S. Central
Command, in support of, or related to a military operation,
including a contingency operation or an operation in response
to a declared emergency. Currently such employees are subject
to these limitations. The provision would also exclude the
additional premium payments resulting from this waiver being
creditable for retirement or any other purpose. This waiver
authority expires on September 30, 2005.
The annual limitation in section 5547(b)(2) restricts the
amount of basic and premium pay that a civilian employee may
earn in a calendar year to no more than the maximum rate of pay
for a GS-15 (for the employee's permanent duty station; the
rates range from $113,674 for outside the continental United
States to $141,194 for San Francisco), or Level V ($128,200) of
the Executive Schedule (whichever is higher). Premium pay
includes payment for overtime, work on Sundays or holidays,
night work, and exposure to physical hardships or hazards.
Compensatory time for overtime worked is also subject to the
limitation.
The annual limitation on premium pay is particularly
significant in limiting the Government's flexibility to
appropriately compensate employees assigned overseas to combat
zones and on contingency or emergency response operations in
the area of responsibility of the Commander of U.S. Central
Command. Such employees routinely work extended overtime hours
and often reach the annual limitation on premium pay before
their overseas tour or operation assignment ends. Once
employees have reached the annual limitation on premium pay,
they can be required to work additional overtime hours, but
they cannot be paid for those hours. This situation represents
an inequity that has an adverse affect on morale for those
working in these highly challenging circumstances.
The number of DOD employees who would exceed the cap
annually is estimated at 500 (covered employees based on Army
estimates and data related to civilian employees currently
deployed to Iraq), resulting in an annual cost (FY 2004
dollars) of $3.1 million.
Sec. __. Section 1096(b) of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-458), is
amended--
(a) by striking ``in the fiscal year after the
effective date of this Act'' and inserting in lieu
thereof ``in the fiscal years 2005 and 2006''; and
(b) in paragraph (1) by striking ``500 new personnel
billets'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``the total of
500 new personnel positions''.
This proposed section would give the Director of National
Intelligence (DNI) additional flexibility with respect to the
timing and pace of filling the additional positions authorized
for the Office of the DNI (ODNI). The expected pace for
establishing and initiating the activities of the ODNI requires
that the DNI, beginning in FY 2005 and continuing through FY
2006, be able to fill the additional positions authorized by
this section. This section will enable the DNI to staff his or
her Office without waiting until FY 2006 while minimizing
disruption in the workforces of the other intelligence
community elements.
Sec. __. Section 1051a(e) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``September 30, 2005'', and inserting
``September 30, 2006''.
This proposed section would extend the authority contained
in the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and
codified at 10 United States Code 1051a, to support
coalitionliaison officers to September 30, 2006. The current authority
expires September 30, 2005. If the FY 2006 NDAA is not enacted by
September 30, 2005, U.S. Central Command will have a lapse in that
authority, and will be unable to continue to furnish much of the
support currently provided. The Department is requesting an extension
of the authority in its FY 2006 legislative package.
Sec. __. Notwithstanding section 308e (c) of title 37,
United States Code, during the current fiscal year, the amount
and method of payment of a bonus to be paid under subsection
(a) shall be determined in accordance with regulations
prescribed under subsection (f), except that the amount of such
bonus may not exceed $10,000.
Under section 308e(a), the Secretary concerned may pay a
bonus for reserve affiliation to any person who is serving on
active duty, has 180 days or less remaining of his active duty
obligation, and upon discharge or release from active duty upon
the completion of such active duty obligation will have a
reserve service obligation; or has served on active duty for
any period of time, was discharged or released from active duty
under honorable conditions, and is serving a period of reserve
service obligation.
This proposal would increase the maximum amount of the
reserve affiliation bonus (currently authorized for $50 per
month of reserve obligation) and eliminate the current formula
for computing the maximum amount. The bonus would be determined
under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense or the
Secretary of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard. To be
eligible, a person must continue to meet the criteria specified
in subsection (b) of section 308e. The bonus would not exceed
$10,000. This proposal would also change the method of payment
of the bonus to provide the Secretary of a Military Department
with the authority and flexibility to determine the method of
paying the bonus. The bonus could be paid in a lump sum
payment, in two or more payments, or in monthly installments.
Sec. __. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, from
funds made available in Operation and Maintenance, Defensewide
in this Act, not to exceed $99,000,000 may be used to provide
assistance to the Government of Jordan to establish a regional
training center designed to provide comprehensive training
programs for regional military and security forces and military
and civilian officials, to enhance the capability of such
forces and officials to respond to existing and emerging
security threats in the region: Provided, That such assistance
may include the provision of facilities, equipment, supplies,
services, training and funding: Provided further, That the
Secretary of Defense may transfer funds to any Federal agency
for the purpose of providing such assistance.
This provision would allow the Department of Defense to
provide funding for the establishment of a regional training
center in Jordan. The center will provide counter-terrorism,
special operations, border control, civil defense, emergency/
first responder and other training and preparation for regional
security forces. The U.S. Government would provide funding to
construct and outfit the training center; it would subsequently
be owned and operated by the Government of Jordan.
Sec. __. (a) Section 1967 of title 38, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(A), by striking clause (i)
and inserting the following new clause:
``(i) In the case of a member--
``(I) $400,000 or such lesser amount
as the member may elect in increments
of $50,000.'';
(2) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by striking the word
``or'' in the last sentence and inserting in lieu
thereof the words, ``be evenly divisible by $50,000,
and in the case of a''; and
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``$250,000'' and
inserting ``$400,000''.
(b) Section 1967(a)(3)(B) of title 38, United States Code,
is amended by:
(1) inserting ``(i)'' after ``(B)'': and
(2) inserting at the end thereof the following new
paragraph:
``(ii) Whenever a member elects to reduce or
decline the amount of insurance applicable to
such member as provided by this section, the
Secretary concerned shall provide a notice of
such reduction or declination to the member's
spouse, or if there is no spouse, to that
person designated by the member as
beneficiary(ies) or designated as the member's
next-of-kin for the purpose of emergency
notification as determined under regulations
promulgated by the Secretary of Defense. A
married member may not, without the spouse's
written concurrence, elect to reduce or decline
the amount of insurance provided under section
1967(a)(3)(A)(i)(I) or designate any other
person as a beneficiary under this program. The
election of a member who is not married is not
subject to the concurrence or objection of any
other party, notwithstanding the notification
of such person as provided for herein, as such
notification is provided only as a courtesy to
improve awareness of benefits.''.
(c) Section 1967 of such title is further amended by adding
the following before the period at the end of subsection
(a)(3)(C): ``as applicable to such member under subsection
(a)(3)(A)(i)(I)''.
(d) Section 1977 of such title is amended by striking
``$250,000'' each place it appears and inserting ``$400,000''
in lieu thereof.
(e) Section 1478 of title 10, United States Code is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) The death gratuity payable shall be $100,000 (in lieu
of the amount provided pursuant to subsection (a), as adjusted
under subsection (c)), if the death occurred as a direct result
of injuries or illness incurred during an operation, area, or
circumstance designated for such increase under this section as
prescribed in regulations promulgated by the Secretary of
Defense.''.
(f) Effective date: The Secretary of Defense shall take all
actions necessary to implement these provisions as soon as
practicable.
These amendments to titles 38 and 10, United States Code
would enhance the immediate cash payments available to the
survivors of service members killed while serving our country.
This is accomplished by increasing the service members Group
Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage to $400,000 and for deaths
occurring in designated areas, operations, or circumstances it
increases the death gratuity to $100,000.
Section (a) would increase the member's automatic SGLI
maximum to $400,000.
Section (b) would ensure that the SGLI cash payment is
available to the surviving spouse, by requiring the consent of
a spouse (or the notification of other next-of-kin if there is
no spouse) if a member reduces or declines the automatic level
of insurance.
Section (c) would limit the coverage for a spouse to be no
more than the amount elected by the member.
Section (d) updates the Veterans Group Life Insurance
(VGLI) policies to reflect the higher maximum coverage for
SGLI.
Section (e) would increase the current $12,420 death
gratuity for deaths on active duty to $100,000 if the death
occurs in a designated area, operation, or circumstance as
specified by the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. __. (a) A one-time death gratuity increase of $150,000
shall be paid to a beneficiary(ies) in proportion to the share
of benefits applicable to such beneficiary(ies) in the payment
of insurance proceeds paid under the provisions of subchapter
III of chapter 19 of title 38, United States Code, on the basis
of the death of a member who died on or after October 7, 2001,
but prior to the date of implementation pursuant to subsection
(b), and as a direct result of injuries or illness incurred in
Operation Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom, as determined
under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Defense. In
the case of a member who declined to be insured under such
provisions, this benefit shall be divided and paid in equal
shares to the person or persons who would have received
proceeds under the provisions of law for a member who does not
designate named beneficiaries but who is insured. In the case
of such a qualified death, an additional one-time increase in
the death gratuity of $88,000 shall be divided and paid in
equal shares to the beneficiary(ies) paid the death gratuity
under subchapter II of chapter 75 of title 10, United States
Code.
(b) Effective date: The Secretary of Defense shall take all
actions necessary to implement this provision as soon as
practicable.
This section recognizes the sacrifices made by our members
who have been killed in Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom to their country since the beginning of
combat operations on October 7, 2001 by making their survivors
eligible for the same enhanced benefits that will be afforded
future members.
Section (a) would provide for a one-time death gratuity
that would have two components. The first component would be a
lump sum payment of $150,000 to replicate the increased SGLI
coverage that we will be offering future service members. The
second component is an added $88,000, which will serve as a
one-time increase to the death gratuity payment proved for in
chapter 75 of title 10.
Section (b) provides for the effective date of this
section.
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TITLE II
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
For an additional amount for ``Diplomatic and Consular
Programs,'' $767,200,000, to remain available until September
30, 2006.
This request would provide $767.2 million for Diplomatic
and Consular Programs as follows:
$690.0 million for logistical, security and other
costs associated with United States Mission operations in Iraq.
$60.0 million for security and operational costs
associated with United States Mission operations in
Afghanistan.
$17.2 million for start-up and personnel costs
for the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and
Stabilization to provide capabilities to prepare for and
respond to post-conflict reconstruction and stabilization
requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
For an additional amount for ``Embassy Security,
Construction, and Maintenance,'' $658,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
This request would provide $658.0 million for the Embassy
Security, Construction, and Maintenance account. These funds
will be used to construct the permanent New Embassy Compound in
Baghdad, Iraq, including office, housing, and support
facilities; infrastructure; project supervision; and
construction security.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
International Organizations and Conferences
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For an additional amount for ``Contributions for
International Peacekeeping Activities,'' $780,000,000, to
remain available until September 30, 2006: Provided, That up to
$55,000,000, with the approval of the President, may be
transferred to ``Peacekeeping Operations,'' to be made
available, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for a
Sudan War Crimes tribunal.
This request would provide $780 million for Contributions
for International Peacekeeping Activities to fund assessed
costs of United Nations peacekeeping missions, including
peacekeeping missions in Sudan/Darfur, Cote d'Ivoire, Haiti,
and Burundi, and an expanded mission in Congo, all of which
were developed after the formulation of the FY 2005 President's
Budget. In addition, up to $55 million of this request may be
made available to support an assessed or voluntary U.S.
contribution to a Sudan War Crimes tribunal.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Other
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
For an additional amount for ``Migration and Refugee
Assistance,'' $53,400,000, to remain available until September
30, 2006.
This proposal would provide $48.4 million to continue to
respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of
Sudan and in Chad. These funds will support the operations of
the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International
Committee of the Red Cross, and other international
organizations and non-governmental organizations as they
provide shelter, food, water, sanitation, health care, and
other services to Sudanese refugees in Chad and internally
displaced persons in Darfur, Sudan.
The request also includes $5.0 million to support UNHCR,
the International Organization for Migration, and non-
governmental organizations efforts to repatriate Sudanese
refugees who fled during the North-South conflict.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Other
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For an additional amount for ``International Narcotics
Control and Law Enforcement,'' $660,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2007, of which up to $46,000,000
may be transferred to and merged with the ``Economic Support
Fund'' if the Secretary of State determines that this transfer
is the most effective and timely use of resources to carry out
counternarcotics and reconstruction programs.
This request would provide $260.0 million to continue the
expanded counternarcotics effort in Afghanistan begun in FY
2005. Of the total amount requested, $95 million would
replenish funding advanced to start this expanded effort in the
areas of crop eradication, establishment of a National
Interdiction Unit, prosecution of drug traffickers, and public
information programs. The remaining $165 million would support
the Department of State's contribution to the expanded efforts
in eradication ($89 million), interdiction ($51 million), law
enforcement ($22 million), and public information ($3 million).
This request preserves the option of the United States
Government to aerially eradicate poppy crops, but also allows
the Secretary of State to redirect funding from aerial
eradication to other counternarcotics programs if the Secretary
determines that these funds can be better used to support the
counternarcotics effort.
In addition, the request would provide $400 million to
accelerate efforts to provide assistance to Afghan police so
that they can increasingly assume responsibility for their
nation's security.
Assistance provided, directly or through contracts, can
include training, equipping, and deploying Afghan police,
providing increased counterinsurgency capability for the police
force, and assisting Afghanistan in the building of
infrastructure and capabilities so that the Afghan government
can begin to train, equip, and operate its own police.
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Broadcasting Board of Governors
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
For an additional amount for ``International Broadcasting
Operations'' for activities related to broadcasting to the
broader Middle East, $4,800,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $4.8 million for the Voice of
America, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the
International Broadcasting Bureau. Voice of America programming
will give people in Iran and other countries in the Middle East
and South Asia a means of hearing and understanding American
policies, people, institutions, and perspectives. This funding
will also support a special initiative to increase the
accessibility, listenership, and impact of existing
broadcasting services in countries with significant Muslim and
Arab populations, including Europe. This initiative will entail
a new stream of al-Hurra television broadcasting to Europe,
which will provide Arabic speaking audiences in Europe with a
source of accurate and balanced news, information, and debate.
The initiative also includes expanding radio and television
affiliate relationships, dedicated research, marketing, and
promotion in countries with significant Muslim and Arab
populations.
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Broadcasting Board of Governors
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
For an additional amount for ``Broadcasting Capital
Improvements'' for capital improvements related to broadcasting
to the broader Middle East, $2,500,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $2.5 million for Broadcasting
Capital Improvements to upgrade transmitting systems located in
Tajikistan. This upgrade will maximize the strength and
reliability of the Broadcasting Board of Governors'
broadcasting signals to Pakistan and Central Asia.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
International Security Assistance
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
For an additional amount for ``Economic Support Fund,''
$1,631,300,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006,
of which $200,000,000 may be provided for programs, activities,
and efforts to support Palestinians, notwithstanding any other
provision of law.
This request would expand reconstruction efforts in
Afghanistan, support key partners in the War on Terror, and
support the implementation of a comprehensive peace agreement
in Southern Sudan.
The request provides:
$1.3 billion for assistance to Afghanistan to
support the Afghan people and the elected Government of
Afghanistan to build democratic institutions and improve
infrastructure. Specifically, these funds will build on the
accelerated assistance package funded by the FY 2004 Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations for Defense and for the
Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan (P.L. 108-106).
--Continue Support for Critical Infrastructure and Economic
Development--$795.8 million to support the completion of 1,000
kilometers of secondary roads, new activities to improve power
transmission and generation capacity, assistance for critical
infrastructure, capacity and services in the health and
education sectors, expanded program resources for Provincial
Reconstruction teams, expansion of clean water projects and
agriculture programs to additional towns and provinces, and
private sector development activities which include new
financing activities for entrepreneurs.
--Expand Counternarcotics-related Activities--$248.5
million to support alternative livelihoods programs, and the
replenishment of reconstruction and development funds
reprogrammed earlier in the fiscal year to fund urgent
counternarcotics-related activities.
--Strengthen Democratic Institutions and the Capacity of
the Government of Afghanistan--$265.0 million to support direct
aid to the government of Afghanistan for salaries, capacity-
building, and government infrastructure in provincial capitals
and Kabul, assistance for the upcoming parliamentary elections,
training for parliamentarians, and activities to strengthen the
rule of law, independent media, and civil society with a
special emphasis on women.
$100.0 million for Jordan to support its efforts
in the Global War on Terror.
$200.0 million for assistance to help Palestinians
build democratic institutions, develop infrastructure, and
support critical sectors such as education, home construction,
and basic social services. Of these funds, up to $50 million
will also be used on programs to help Israelis and Palestinians
work together on economic and social matters, including
movement of people and goods in and out of Israel.
$22.0 million to support a portion of the peace
implementation package for Southern Sudan, specifically the
administration of peace, which includes assistance to the
National Commissions required by the accords, and support for
governance training and political party development.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
International Security Assistance
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
For an additional amount for the ``Foreign Military
Financing Program,'' $250,000,000.
The request would provide:
$150.0 million for Pakistan to provide improved
capabilities for border security in the fight against terrorism
and to increase interoperability with the United States and
coalition forces as part of the President's five-year $3
billion assistance commitment; and
$100.0 million for Jordan to support its efforts
in the War on Terror.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
International Security Assistance
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
For an additional amount for ``Peacekeeping Operations,''
$210,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006, of
which $200,000,000 is for military and other security
assistance to coalition partners in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The request would provide an additional $210.0 million for
the Department of State's Peacekeeping Operations account for
military and other security assistance to key coalition
partners with troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan to help
them meet the extraordinary defense costs incurred as a result
of coalition participation ($200 million), and to assist
security sector reform efforts in Southern Sudan ($10 million).
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
International Security Assistance
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
For an additional amount for ``Nonproliferation, Anti-
Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs,'' $32,100,000, to
remain available until September 30, 2006, of which not to
exceed $15,000,000, to remain available until expended, may be
made available for the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, to promote
bilateral and multilateral activities relating to
nonproliferation and disarmament.
This request would provide $17.1 million to support anti-
terrorism training and protection programs in Afghanistan. In
addition, this proposal would provide $15.0 million necessary
to support a classified Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund
activity.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Agency for International Development
ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
For an additional amount for ``Assistance for the
Independent States of the Former Soviet Union'' for assistance
to Ukraine, $60,000,000, to remain available until September
30, 2006.
This request would provide $60.0 million to support and
consolidate historic gains recently made in the democratic
elections in Ukraine. The recent elections provide an
opportunity to strengthen democratic institutions and civic
society and reinforce economic initiatives, which will improve
trade, growth, and reforms.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Agency for International Development
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND FAMINE ASSISTANCE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For an additional amount for ``International Disaster and
Famine Assistance,'' $44,000,000, to remain available until
expended, for emergency expenses related to the humanitarian
crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan: Provided, That these
funds may be used to reimburse fully accounts administered by
the United States Agency for International Development for
obligations incurred for the purposes provided under this
heading prior to enactment of this Act from funds appropriated
for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs.
This request would provide $44.0 million in international
disaster and famine assistance funds for continued support for
the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. The
funds will be used to carry out assistance activities, or to
replenish costs incurred, to meet emergency needs including
shelter, clean water, food, medicine and other supplies
necessary for those requiring humanitarian assistance in this
region.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Agency for International Development
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses of the
United States Agency for International Development,''
$24,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $24.4 million for the United
States Agency for International Development for security and
other extraordinary operating costs in Iraq.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Agency for International Development
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For an additional amount for ``Transition Initiatives,''
$63,000,000, to remain available until expended, for necessary
international disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction
assistance pursuant to section 491 of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, to support transition to democracy and the long-
term development of Sudan: Provided, That such support may
include assistance to develop, strengthen, or preserve
democratic institutions and processes, revitalize basic
infrastructure, and foster the peaceful resolution of conflict.
This request would provide $63.0 million in Transition
Initiatives funding for rehabilitation and reconstruction of
Sudan to support the good-faith implementation of the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement between north and south Sudan
signed on January 9, 2005. These funds will be used primarily
to support activities in south Sudan, such as building
infrastructure, health, governance, education, capacity-
building, and the local purchase of food. The focus of programs
supported by these funds will be on near-term stabilization of
fragility. To implement the United States Agency for
International Development's new strategy towards priority
fragile states, including Sudan, these funds for rehabilitation
and reconstruction are being requested in the Transition
Initiatives account.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Agency for International Development
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses of the
United States Agency for International Development Office of
the Inspector General,'' $2,500,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $2.5 million for operating
expenses for the United States Agency for International
Development's Office of Inspector General to audit the
expenditure of funds used for relief and reconstruction in
Iraq.
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FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Other Bilateral Assistance
GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR PARTNERS FUND
For necessary expenses to carry out the purposes of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for responding to urgent
economic support requirements in countries supporting the
United States in the Global War on Terror, $200,000,000, to
remain available until expended: Provided, That these funds may
be used only pursuant to a determination by the President that
such use will support the global war on terrorism to furnish
economic assistance to partners on such terms and conditions as
he may determine for such purposes, including funds on a grant
basis as a cash transfer: Provided further, That such
assistance may be made available under this heading
notwithstanding any other provision of law: Provided further,
That funds made available under this heading may be transferred
by the Secretary of State to other Federal agencies or accounts
to carry out the purposes under this heading: Provided further,
That upon a determination that all or part of the funds so
transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the
purposes provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back
to this appropriation: Provided further, That funds
appropriated under this heading shall be considered to be
economic assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act for
purposes of making available the administrative authorities
contained in the Act for the use of economic assistance.
This proposal requests $200.0 million to provide critical
economic assistance to America's partners in the Global War on
Terror. These funds will be allocated by the President State to
countries in need of a timely infusion of economic assistance
for their support of the Global War on Terror. The funds will
help strengthen the capabilities of our partners to advance
democracy and stability around the world.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. __. Section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2227), is further amended by
striking ``Iraq''.
This provision would strike ``Iraq'' from the list of
countries for which the United States is required to withhold
from its voluntary contributions to international organizations
an amount equal to the United States proportionate share of the
cost of any programs such organizations conduct for those
countries.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
PUBLIC LAW 480 TITLE II GRANTS
For additional expenses during the current fiscal year, not
otherwise recoverable, and unrecovered prior years' costs,
including interest thereon, under the Agricultural Trade
Development and Assistance Act of 1954, for commodities
supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under title II
of said Act, $150,000,000, to remain available until expended.
This request would provide $150.0 million to reimburse the
Public Law 480 Title II Grants account for funds used to
address emergency food needs for the growing population of
individuals in need of humanitarian assistance in the Darfur
region of Sudan and would allow additional U.S. contributions
to this and other critical food situations.
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TITLE III
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
National Nuclear Security Administration
DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION
For an additional amount for ``Defense Nuclear
Nonproliferation,'' $110,000,000.
This request would provide $110.0 million for deployment of
radiation detection equipment and the training of law
enforcement officials in four overseas ports to provide them
the technical means to detect, deter, and interdict illicit
trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials through
the Megaports program. This program supplements the Department
of Homeland Security's Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Container Security Initiative. These funds are an urgent and
critical element in addressing the prevention of covert
movement of nuclear material in the War on Terror.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
United States Coast Guard
OPERATING EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses,''
$111,950,000.
This request would provide $112 million to fund U.S. Coast
Guard operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom. This funding will allow the Coast
Guard forces currently stationed in the Persian Gulf to
continue to provide port security and law enforcement
capabilities, as requested by the Department of Defense
Combatant Commander. In addition, a portion of this request
($55.5 million) will fund the Coast Guard's strategic waterside
security teams, which ensure the safety of military assets
during maritime outload and return.
The request includes necessary resources to fund active
duty and mobilized reserve personnel, including medical, travel
and per diem costs; operations, such as incremental ship
operating hours, logistics support, and incremental fuel
purchases; and routine depot-level maintenance.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
United States Coast Guard
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
For an additional amount for ``Acquisition, Construction
and Improvements,'' $49,200,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2007.
This request would provide $49.2 million to fund major
refit, renovation, and subsystem replacement for U.S. Coast
Guard 110-foot Patrol Boats. These ships, of which six are
deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, operate at a
much higher tempo than planned for domestic activities, and
therefore require extensive system overhauls upon return from
combat theaters to restore them to pre-deployment conditions.
This funding will help ensure that the condition to the Coast
Guard's 110-foot Patrol Boat fleet is not degraded by
deployments in support of the Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,''
$80,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $80.0 million for the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), of which $40.0 million will be
used for expansion of the Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). In
2005, TSC will lease and initiate the renovation of a facility
to provide the necessary infrastructure to support its
expanding requirements, including implementation of the Secure
Flight program.
The remaining $40.0 million would be used to continue
supporting FBI personnel deployed to Iraq, including $12.7
million for weapons, ammunition, equipment, and outfitting;
$7.0 million for agent/support overtime and hazardous duty pay;
and $20.3 million for airlift requirements of FBI personnel and
equipment.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,''
$7,648,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $7.6 million in non-personnel
funding to support the Drug Enforcement Administration's
(DEA's) involvement in the U.S. Embassy Kabul's
Counternarcotics Implementation Plan for Afghanistan. The goal
of the Counternarcotics Implementation Plan is to reduce poppy
and heroin production in Afghanistan and contribute to the
stabilization and rebuilding of the country. These resources
will be used to support and equip DEA's Foreign Advisory
Support Teams and to provide operational support for a 100-
member Counter Narcotics Police--Afghanistan Narcotics
Interdiction Unit.
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TITLE IV
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Other Bilateral Assistance
TSUNAMI RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND
For necessary expenses to carry out the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, for emergency relief, rehabilitation, and
reconstruction aid to countries affected by the tsunami and
earthquakes of December 2004, , and for other purposes,
$701,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006:
Provided, That these funds may be transferred by the Secretary
of State to any Federal agencies or accounts for any activity
authorized under part I or chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign
Assistance Act, or under the Agricultural Trade Development and
Assistance Act of 1954, to accomplish the purposes provided
herein: Provided further, That upon a determination that all or
part of the funds so transferred from this appropriation are
not necessary for the purposes provided herein, such amounts
may be transferred back to this appropriation: Provided
further, That funds appropriated under this heading may be used
to reimburse fully accounts administered by the United States
Agency for International Development for obligations incurred
for the purposes provided under this heading prior to enactment
of this Act, including Public Law 480 Title II grants: Provided
further, That the President is hereby authorized to defer and
reschedule for such period as he may deem appropriate any
amounts owed to the United States or any agency of the United
States by those countries significantly affected by the tsunami
and earthquakes of December 2004, including the Republic of
Indonesia, the Republic of Maldives and the Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Of the amounts provided
herein:
(1) up to $45,000,000 for tsunami-affected countries
for the modification costs, as defined in section 502
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, if any,
associated with any deferral and rescheduling
authorized under this heading: Provided further, That
such amounts shall not be considered ``assistance'' for
the purposes of provisions of law limiting assistance
to any such affected country;
(2) up to $10,000,000 may be transferred to the
Development Credit Authority for the cost of direct
loans and loan guarantees as authorized by sections 256
and 635 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in
furtherance of the purposes of this heading;
(3) up to $27,000,000 may be transferred to
``Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for
International Development,'' of which up to $2,000,000
may be used for administrative expenses to carry out
the direct loan and loan guarantee programs authorized
under this heading and administered by the United
States Agency for International Development;
(4) up to $1,000,000 may be transferred to
``Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for
International Development, Office of Inspector
General'';
(5) up to $5,000,000 may be transferred to
``Administration of Foreign Affairs Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service'' for the purpose of
providing support services for U.S. citizen victims and
related operations:
Provided further, That funds appropriated under this heading
may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of
law.
The proposed Tsunami Recovery and Reconstruction Fund would
provide $701 million to fund relief and long term recovery and
reconstruction programs in countries affected by the December
26, 2004 tsunami, including:
$120 million to United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) for costs incurred
for the immediate response and relief efforts; and
$581 million for recovery and reconstruction
efforts in affected countries. These funds will be used
to rebuild critical infrastructure, including schools,
roads, water, and sanitation systems; to provide
housing, livelihoods, food, and other services to
support the transition of those affected from camps
back to their homes and communities; to support
projects and activities that contribute to and support
good governance, education, political reconciliation
and stability; and to enhance disaster early warning
and mitigation efforts in the region.
Within these amounts, the Tsunami Recovery and
Reconstruction Fund would make available:
Up to $45 million to pay for the cost of
modifying direct loans and loan guarantees by deferring
or rescheduling such credits, as required under the
Federal Credit Reform Act;
Up to $10 million to pay for the cost of
providing new direct loans or loan guarantees through
United States Agency for International Development's
Development Credit Authority;
Up to $27 million for the increased
operating costs of providing relief and reconstruction
assistance that may be transferred to USAID, including
up to $2 million for the administration of new direct
loan and loan guarantee activities managed by
Development Credit Authority;
Up to $1 million that may be transferred to
USAID's Office of Inspector General for operating
expenses to audit the expenditure of funds used for
tsunami relief and reconstruction assistance; and
Up to $5 million for the increased operating
costs of emergency services for American citizens and
other operations in the region that may be transferred
to the Department of State.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES
For an additional amount for ``Operations, Research, and
Facilities,'' $4,830,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008, for U.S. tsunami warning capabilities and operations.
This request would provide $4.8 million to support the
expansion and enhancement of U.S. tsunami warning capabilities,
including: expansion and upgrades for the sea-level monitoring/
tide gauge network; additional personnel to support operations
at the Richard H. Hagemeyer Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and
the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center; expanded Tsunami
Ready Community efforts; and the expansion and acceleration of
inundation mapping and modeling efforts for at-risk coastal
areas.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Acquisition and
Construction,'' $9,670,000, to remain available until expended,
for U.S. tsunami warning capabilities.
This request would provide $9.7 million to: procure and
install new Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis
buoys; expand facilities to support additional operations; and
enhance the seismic network in the Pacific Ocean and the
Caribbean/Atlantic Ocean region.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Navy,'' $124,100,000.
This request would provide $124.1 million to reimburse the
Navy for the funds provided for the Department of Defense
tsunami relief efforts.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Marine Corps,'' $2,800,000.
This request would provide $2.8 million to reimburse the
Marine Corps for the funds provided for the Department of
Defense tsunami relief efforts.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Air Force,'' $30,000,000.
This request would provide $30.0 million to reimburse the
Air Force for the funds provided for the Department of Defense
tsunami relief efforts.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide,'' $29,150,000.
This request would provide $29.2 million to the Operation
and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account to reimburse funds used
for the Department of Defense tsunami relief efforts.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
For an additional amount for ``Overseas Humanitarian,
Disaster, and Civic Aid,'' $36,000,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2006.
This request would provide $36.0 million to the Overseas
Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid account to restore funds
used for tsunami relief, including those funds used subsequent
to the Presidential Drawdown Determination for tsunami relief.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Operation and Maintenance
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
For an additional amount for ``Defense Health Program,''
$3,600,000.
This request would provide $3.6 million for costs related
to medical treatment of tsunami victims in support of the
Department of Defense's relief efforts in Southeast Asia.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
United States Coast Guard
OPERATING EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses,''
$350,000.
This request would fund the incremental cost of U.S. Coast
Guard air operations in support of tsunami relief efforts in
Southeast Asia, as requested by the Department of Defense.
This request includes necessary resources to fund: active
duty personnel, including travel and per diem costs; and
operations, such as incremental flying hours, logistics
support, and incremental fuel purchases.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Geological Survey
SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH
For an additional amount for ``Surveys, Investigations, and
Research,'' $8,100,000, to remain available until September 30,
2006.
This request would provide $8.1 million to the United
States Geological Survey for the National Earthquake
Information Center. These funds would be used to provide faster
earthquake and tsunami detection and notification in and near
the United States and its territories, and for expansion of the
Global Seismographic Network to provide a more robust real-time
earthquake detection and notification system.
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GENERAL PROVISION
Sec. __. Amounts made available pursuant to section 492(b)
of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C.
2292a), to address relief and rehabilitation needs for
countries affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami, prior to the
enactment of this Act, shall be in addition to the amount that
may be obligated in fiscal year 2005 under that section.
This provision would specify that funds made available,
with disaster assistance authorities, in foreign assistance
accounts other than the International Disaster and Famine
Assistance account to address relief and rehabilitation needs
in countries affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami under the
``borrowing authority'' provision in section 492(b) of the
Foreign Assistance Act, do not count against the $50 million
annual limitation on the use of this authority.
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TITLE V
GENERAL PROVISION--THIS ACT
Sec. __. Funds appropriated may be obligated and expended
notwithstanding section 15 of the State Department Basic
Authorities Act of 1956, section 313 of the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-
236), section 10 of Public Law 91-672 (22 U.S.C. 2412), and
section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 414(a)(1)).
This proposed waiver is necessary because there is no
foreign relations authorization act for FY 2005.
Sec. __. The amounts made available in this Act are
designated by the Congress as emergency requirements for the
specific purposes provided herein.