[Senate Report 110-89]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Calendar No. 219
110th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 110-89
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2008
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June 25, 2007.--Ordered to be printed
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Ms. Landrieu, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 1686]
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the
bill (H.R. 0000) making appropriations for the Legislative
Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for
other purposes, reports the same to the Senate with an
amendment and recommends that the bill as amended do pass. deg.
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1686)
making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, reports
favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.
Amount of new budget (obligational) authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $2,786,289,000
Amount of 2007 appropriations........................... 2,647,802,000
Amount of 2008 budget estimate.......................... 3,075,590,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to--
2007 appropriations................................. +138,487,000
2008 budget estimate................................ -289,301,000
C O N T E N T S
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General Statement and Summary.................................... 3
Transpancy in Congressional Directives........................... 4
Title I:
Legislative Branch Appropriations:
Senate..........................................5 deg.
Joint Items.............................................. 23
Capitol Police........................................... 24
Office of Compliance..................................... 26
Congressional Budget Office.............................. 26
Architect of the Capitol................................. 26
Library of Congress...................................... 35
Government Printing Office............................... 41
Government Accountability Office......................... 42
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund.................. 43
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Develop-
ment................................................... 44
Title II: General Provisions..................................... 45
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 46
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 46
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 47
Budgetary Impact of Bill........................................ 65
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The Committee recommends new budget (obligational)
authority of $2,786,289,000 for the legislative branch for
fiscal year 2008. This total is $289,301,000 below the budget
request and $138,487,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level.
The bill includes $284,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police;
$352,534,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain,
improve, and construct buildings and facilities for the
Congress; $510,320,000 for the Government Accountability
Office; $576,949,000 for the Library of Congress; $138,596,000
for the Government Printing Office; and $842,031,000 for
operations of the Senate.
The Committee expects all agencies to notify the Committee
of any significant departures from budget plans presented to
the Committee in any agency's budget justifications. In
particular, agencies funded through this bill are required to
notify the Committee prior to each reprogramming of funds in
excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $500,000 between
programs, projects or activities, or in excess of $500,000
between object classifications (except for shifts within the
pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further
specified in each agency's respective section). This includes
cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $500,000
from or to a particular program, activity, or object
classification as well as reprogramming of FTE's or funds to
create new organizational entities within the Agency or to
restructure entities which already exist. The Committee desires
to be notified of reprogramming actions which involve less than
the above-mentioned amounts if such actions would have the
effect of changing an agency's funding requirements in future
years or if programs or projects specifically cited in the
Committee's reports are affected.
The Committee also expects all agencies to submit operating
plans for the Committee's approval within 30 days of the bill's
enactment.
Legislative Branch Inspectors General.--The establishment
under this bill of an office of inspector general for the
Office of the Architect of the Capitol helps to enhance
governmental efforts to promote integrity and efficiency and to
detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Architect of
the Capitol's programs and activities. A majority of the
legislative branch entities have either a statutory or
administrative inspector general to conduct and supervise
audits and investigations relating to the programs and
operations of their entity. The Committee recognizes the
benefits of coordination and formal communication between and
among the executive branch inspectors general achieved through
the structure and activities of the President's Council on
Integrity and Efficiency and the Executive Council on Integrity
and Efficiency. To achieve similar benefits within the
legislative branch, the Committee expects the legislative
branch inspectors general to communicate, cooperate, and
coordinate with each other on an informal basis regarding their
respective audit, inspection, and investigative activities, as
appropriate. The Committee requests that the inspectors general
keep the Committee informed of the progress of such
communications, cooperation, and coordination.
Budget Justifications.--The Committee directs all agencies
in the preparation of their budget justifications beginning in
fiscal year 2009, to display clearly policies and assumptions
for the development of their requests for programs, projects
and activities.
TRANSPARENCY IN CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTIVES
On January 18, 2007, the Senate passed S. 1, The
Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, by a
vote of 96-2. While the Committee awaits final action on this
legislation, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee
issued interim requirements to ensure that the goals of S. 1
are in place for the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2008.
The Constitution vests in the Congress the power of the
purse. The Committee believes strongly that Congress should
make the decisions on how to allocate the people's money. In
order to improve transparency and accountability in the process
of approving earmarks (as defined in S. 1) in appropriations
measures, each Committee report includes, for each earmark:
--(1) the name of the Member(s) making the request, and where
appropriate, the President;
--(2) the name and location of the intended recipient or, if
there is no specifically intended recipient, the
intended location of the activity; and
--(3) the purpose of such earmark.
The term ``congressional earmark'' means a provision or
report language included primarily at the request of a Senator,
providing, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of
discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other
spending authority for a contract loan, loan guarantee, grant,
loan authority, or other expenditure with or to an entity, or
targeted to a specific state, locality, or congressional
district, other than through a statutory or administrative,
formula-driven, or competitive award process.
For each earmark, a Member is required to provide a
certification that neither the Member (nor his or her spouse)
has a pecuniary interest in such earmark, consistent with
Senate Rule XXXVII(4). Such certifications are available to the
public at http://appropriations.senate.gov/senators.cfm or go
to appropriations.senate.gov and click on ``Members''.
TITLE I
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS
SENATE
Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress
Appropriations, 2007....................................................
Budget estimate, 2008...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $165,200
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $165,200 for
Susan Thomas, widow of Craig Thomas.
Expense Allowances
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $195,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 195,000
Committee recommendation................................ 195,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $195,000 for
the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro
tempore of the Senate, the President pro tempore emeritus of
the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and
minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority
conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and
minority policy committees. The recommended allowances are as
follows:
For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the
Committee recommends an amount of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the
Committee recommends an amount of $40,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $40,000 for each leader, for
a total of $80,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
whips, the Committee recommends $10,000 for each whip, for a
total of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore
emeritus, the Committee recommends $15,000.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends
$5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $5,000
for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made
upon certification from the individuals for whom the allowances
are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of
the Secretary of the Senate.
Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for
representation allowances for the majority and minority
leaders.
This allowance was established in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 99-88). The
funds were authorized to be used by the majority and minority
leaders solely for the discharge of their appropriate
responsibilities in connection with official visits to the
United States by members of foreign legislative bodies and
representatives of foreign governments and intergovernmental
agencies. The recommended amount is to be divided equally
between the two leaders.
Expenditures from this allowance are made upon
certification of the leaders and are reported in the semiannual
report of the Secretary of the Senate.
Salaries, Officers and Employees
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $148,512,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 166,651,000
Committee recommendation................................ 160,296,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $160,296,000
for the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the
salaries of officers and employees of the Senate.
It should be noted that except for a handful of positions
in the Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms that
are required by statute, specific staffing levels are not
stipulated either by the budget request or by the Committee's
recommendation. Rather, lump-sum allowances are provided to
fund staffing levels each office finds necessary and
appropriate for the performance of its duties. Estimated
staffing levels for offices funded under this appropriation for
fiscal year 2008 are approximately 1,465 positions.
SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2007 and 2008]
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2008 request 2007
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Office of the Vice President............ 45 45
Office of the President Pro Tempore..... 11 11
Office of the President Pro Tempore 1 1
Emeritus...............................
Offices of the majority and minority 43 43
leaders................................
Offices of the majority and minority 30 30
whips..................................
Conference committees................... 48 48
Offices of the the secretaries of the 12 12
conference of the majority and the
conference of the minority.............
Policy Committees....................... 55 55
Office of the Chaplain.................. 4 4
Office of the Secretary................. 252 252
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 946 927
Doorkeeper.............................
Offices of the secretaries for the 18 18
majority and minority..................
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Totals............................ 1,465 1,446
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Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts
within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the
Committee.
The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various
offices of the Senate as displayed under the headings for the
offices that follow.
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,201,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,316,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,316,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,316,000 to
fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of
the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties
as the President of the Senate.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $584,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 620,000
Committee recommendation................................ 620,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $620,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $293,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 309,000
Committee recommendation................................ 309,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $309,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore emeritus.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,375,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,796,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,796,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,796,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount
recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,398,000 for
each office.
The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this
appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public
Law 91-145, effective November 1, 1969.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,668,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,912,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,912,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,912,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $1,456,000 for each office.
The authority for the administrative and clerical staff
funded by this appropriation was created by Public Law 84-242,
effective July 1, 1955.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $13,880,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 14,915,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,600,000
For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$14,600,000, an increase of $720,000 over the enacted level.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,969,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,174,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,174,000
For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $3,174,000. The appropriation provides
$1,587,000 in salaries for the staff of each conference
committee.
The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to
or from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the
account for conference committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY AND THE
CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $735,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 778,000
Committee recommendation................................ 778,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $778,000 for
the majority and minority conference secretaries.
These offices were created by section 6 of Senate
Resolution 17, agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in
each office were first funded in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public Law 95-26).
Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979
(Public Law 96-38), abolished the specific positions and
established a lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff,
effective October 1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be
divided equally between the majority secretary and the minority
secretary.
POLICY COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $3,074,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,240,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,240,000
For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $3,240,000 or $1,620,000 for
each committee.
The chairman of each policy Committee may transfer to or
from amounts provided for salaries of each policy Committee to
the account for policy Committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $357,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 379,000
Committee recommendation................................ 379,000
For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $379,000. The amount recommended would provide
the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff
to assist the Chaplain with his pastoral duties. The Fiscal
Year 1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law
100-202, established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at
Executive Level IV, currently $145,400.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $21,054,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 23,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 22,388,000
The Committee recommends $22,388,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2008 staffing levels are
estimated at 252 positions.
The Committee encourages the Senate Commission on Art in
consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, to include an artistic tribute within the
Capitol Building to commemorate the speech given by President
Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987.
This appropriation provides funds for four statutory
positions (Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the
Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of
the Senate) and lump-sum allowances for the employment and
adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51,
effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61a-11).
The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2008
have been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The
departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule
under executive offices include: the Executive Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, Page school, Senate Security,
Information Systems, and Web Technology. The departmental
budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under
administrative services include: conservation and preservation,
curator, disbursing office, gift shop, historical office, human
resources, interparliamentary services, library, printing and
document services, public records, chief counsel for
employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets
grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and
legal services include: the bill clerk, daily digest, enrolling
clerk, journal clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of
Debate, captioning services, executive clerk, LIS project
office, and Parliamentarian.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2007 and 2008]
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2008 request 2007
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Executive offices....................... 32 32
Administrative services................. 171 171
Legislative and legal services.......... 49 49
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Totals............................ 252 252
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $57,251,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 64,443,000
Committee recommendation................................ 62,000,000
This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three
statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant
to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances
for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as
authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2
U.S.C. 61f-7).
The Committee recommends a total of $62,000,000 for fiscal
year 2008. This is an increase of $4,749,000 over the fiscal
year 2007 level, and a decrease of $2,443,000 below the request
reflecting current payroll projections.
The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects five major
divisions: Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology
Development Services Division, IT Support Services Division and
Staff Offices division. The Capitol Division consists of the
Executive Office of the Sergeant at Arms, the Office of
Security and Emergency Preparedness, the U.S. Capitol Police
Liaison, the Senate Post Office and Recording Studio. These
offices provide the executive management and leadership of the
Sergeant at Arms for day to day operations; for security of the
Senate side of the Capitol complex; for liaison with the United
States Capitol Police; and mailing and recording studio
services. The Operations Division provides printing and
photographic services; furnishes and maintains the Senate side
of the Capitol Building; and offers office support services
such as desktop computer acquisition, State office liaison, and
customer support. The Technology Development Services Division
supports enterprise information technology systems,
applications development, Internet/intranet services,
information security, and network engineering. The IT Support
Services Division provides desktop computer support;
correspondence management system acquisition, maintenance and
support; telecommunications equipment and services; general
office equipment; and new technology assessment. The Staff
Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human
Resources, The Joint Office of Education and Training, and
Process Management and Innovation.
The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are
shown in the following table.
OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Committee
Item 2007 level recommendation Difference
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Capitol Division................................................ $14,859,000 $15,888,000 +$1,029,000
Positions................................................... 282 284 +2
Operations Division............................................. $16,051,000 $17,483,000 +$1,432,000
Positions................................................... 299 305 +6
Technology Development Services Division........................ $11,787,000 $12,850,000 +$1,063,000
Positions................................................... 130 140 +10
IT Support Services Division.................................... $6,296,000 $6,577,000 +$281,000
Positions................................................... 113 113 ..............
Staff Offices Division.......................................... $8,258,000 $9,202,000 +$944,000
Positions................................................... 103 104 +1
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TOTALS.................................................... $57,251,000 $62,000,000 +$4,749,000
Positions............................................. 927 946 +19
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The Committee expects to be notified in writing in a timely
manner of any changes to the staffing levels or distribution of
staff.
OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,598,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,684,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,684,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,684,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $842,000
for each office.
AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $37,473,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 43,585,000
Committee recommendation................................ 41,100,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $41,100,000
for agency contributions for employees paid under the
appropriation, ``Salaries, officers and employees,'' and
employees paid under the appropriation ``Expenses of the United
States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control,''
employees paid under the appropriation ``Joint Economic
Committee,'' and employees paid by the ``Senate Hair Care
Services Revolving Fund.''
Agency contributions include the Senate's contributions as
an employer to the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal
Employees' Retirement System, the thrift savings plan, Federal
employee group life insurance, Federal employee health
insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to
make these payments, and the total required is dependent upon
the number of Senate employees, their compensation levels, the
benefit programs in which they are enrolled, and the extent of
the benefits elected.
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $5,491,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 6,280,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,280,000
For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,280,000, an
increase of $789,000 over the enacted level. This amount
provides for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions
of the office.
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,317,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,439,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,439,000
The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant
to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends
an appropriation of $1,439,000 for the Office. The amount
provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency
contributions of the Office.
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority
of the Senate
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $24,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 24,000
Committee recommendation................................ 24,000
Section 119 of Public Law 97-51 authorized an expense
allowance for the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms
and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority,
and the Secretary for the Minority. Since fiscal year 1983, the
amount has been provided through a direct appropriation. The
Committee recommends an appropriation of $24,000 providing an
allowance of $6,000 for each office.
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $120,692,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 138,644,000
Committee recommendation................................ 129,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $129,000,000
for inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing,
special, and select committees. This is $8,308,000 above the
current level and $9,644,000 below the request.
This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations
incurred by committees under the authorization provided in
Committee funding resolutions.
U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $520,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 520,000
Committee recommendation................................ 520,000
The Committee recommends $520,000 for the expenses of the
U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
Established in 1985 by the Foreign Relations Authorization Act
(Public Law 99-93), the Caucus was created to monitor and
promote international compliance with narcotics control
treaties and monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private
programs seeking to expand international cooperation against
drug abuse. The Caucus is composed of seven Senators and five
members from the public sector with a chairman from the
majority party and a co-chairman from the minority party.
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,980,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000,000 for
expenses of the Office of the Secretary. This is $20,000 above
the enacted level, and the same as the budget request.
The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of
funds under this appropriation, followed by a brief description
of the line items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent
cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require
the customary prior approval of the Committee.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Amount available
fiscal year Budget estimate
Item 2007 Public Law fiscal year 2008 Difference
109-55
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Departmental Operating Budget:
Executive Office...................................... $630,000 $550,000 -$80,000
Administrative Services............................... 1,290,000 1,390,000 +100,000
Legislative Services.................................. 60,000 60,000 ................
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Total Operating Budget.............................. 1,980,000 2,000,000 +20,000
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Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate
include:
Consultants.--Funding is provided for not to exceed two
individual consultants as authorized by section 110 of Public
Law 95-94, August 5, 1977, which amends section 101 of Public
Law 95-26, May 4, 1977. Consultants employed under this
authority shall not be paid in excess of the per diem
equivalent of the highest gross rate of annual compensation
which may be paid to employees of a standing committee of the
Senate.
Legal Reference Volumes and Dictionaries.--Funding is
provided to furnish U.S. Senators with volumes of the U.S. Code
Annotated or U.S. Code service, pocket parts and supplements,
as authorized by Public Law 92-51, July 9, 1971.
The Disbursing Office is responsible for providing the U.S.
Code Annotated or the U.S. Code Service to Senators when they
assume office and upon receipt of a written request of a
Senator. In addition, dictionaries and dictionary stands are
also furnished to Senators from funds provided in this account.
Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and
Miscellaneous Expenses.--Funding is provided for various
contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses
incurred by the Office of the Secretary. The Office of the
Secretary of the Senate has contractual authority under Public
Law 92-342, for the Federal Election Campaign Act and has
utilized this authority to employ professional legal services
in the past. In addition, the Office of the Secretary has
incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have
been authorized by the Senate. Administrative services and
miscellaneous expenses are housekeeping expenses of the Office
of the Secretary.
Travel and Registration Fees.--Funding is provided for
travel expenses and registration fees incurred by the Secretary
of the Senate and the employees of the Office of the Secretary.
This line item excludes funding for travel expenses for the
Federal Election Campaign Act under the Office of Public
Records, which is provided separately under the authority of
Public Law 93-342.
The authority for the travel portion of this account was
provided for by section 101 of Public Law 94-59, July 25, 1975.
Orientation and Training.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred by the Secretary of the Senate to conduct orientation
seminars or similar meetings for Senators, Senate officials, or
members of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to
exceed $25,000 under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 69a.
The Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the
Senate is also authorized under these provisions to conduct
seminars or similar meetings in the same manner and to the same
extent as the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
Newspapers.--Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and
magazines for official purposes to the Marble Room, leadership
offices, Republican and Democratic Cloakrooms, Senate officers,
and certain other offices.
Senate Service Awards.--Funding is provided for the
issuance of service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate
Resolution 21, September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21
authorizes the Secretary of the Senate, under the direction of
the Committee on Rules and Administration and in accordance
with regulations promulgated by the Committee, to procure such
pins or emblems and award them to Members, officers, and
employees of the Senate who are entitled.
Postage.--This account also provides funding for postage
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for special
delivery, registered mail, and additional postage not covered
under the frank.
Education of Senate Pages.--Funding is provided for the
education of Senate pages. Senate Resolution 184, July 29,
1983, authorized the Secretary of the Senate to enter into a
contract, agreement, or other arrangement with the board of
education of the District of Columbia, or to provide such
educational services and items in such other manner as he may
deem appropriate. Public Law 98-125, October 13, 1983, amended
Public Law 98-51, July 14, 1983, striking out the heading and
paragraph ``Education of Pages'' under the heading ``Joint
Items,'' and redesignated the funds provided in Public Law 98-
51 for the education of pages between the House of
Representatives and the Senate. Each House is to provide for
the education of its own pages.
Stationery.--Funding is provided for stationery supplies
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The funds
provided have been allocated to the various departments of the
Office of the Secretary.
Senate Commission on Art.--Funding is provided for the
Senate Commission on Art, authorized by Public Law 100-696,
November 18, 1988, to acquire any work of art, historical
object, documents or material relating to historical matters,
or exhibits for placement or exhibition within the Senate wing
of the Capitol, any Senate office building, or in rooms,
spaces, or corridors thereof, and to publish a Senate
historical objects inventory and calendar of exhibits on
display within the Senate wing of the Capitol and Senate office
buildings.
The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on
Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution
382, October 1, 1968, as amended by Senate Resolution 95, April
1, 1977, and Senate Resolution 400, March 23, 1988.
Representation Expenses.--Funding is provided (not to
exceed $50,000) to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate
and carry out responsibilities in connection with foreign
parliamentary groups or other foreign officials visiting the
United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101-163,
November 21, 1989.
Office of Conservation and Preservation.--Funding is
provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to
develop and coordinate programs directly related to the
conservation and protection of Senate records and materials for
which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority.
Book Preservation.--Funding is provided for the Office of
Conservation and Preservation to use outside sources for the
preservation and protection of the Senate book collection,
including historically valuable documents under the care of the
Secretary of the Senate.
Office of Public Records.--Funding is provided for expenses
of the Office of Public Records. This office has evolved
through various pieces of legislation and various
responsibilities authorized by the Federal Election Campaign
Act, as amended, the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and
the Lobbying Disclosure Act, as amended. Public Law 92-342,
July 10, 1972, authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to
procure technical support services, consultants, use of
detailed employees and travel expenses in carrying out his
duties under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The
Office of Public Records is mentioned for the first time in
Public Law 93-145, November 1, 1973, which authorizes the
Secretary of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of
a superintendent and other positions for the Office of Public
Records. In addition, under the authority of Public Law 95-521,
October 26, 1978 (Ethics in Government Act) reports filed under
section 101 shall be available for public inspection and a copy
of the report shall be provided to any person upon request. Any
person requesting a copy of a report may be required to pay a
reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction. Any moneys
received by the Secretary shall be deposited into the Office of
Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law
101-163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions
such as registration of mass mailings.
Disbursing Office.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred in the operation of the disbursing office. Typical
expenses for this office include online access charges for
Department of the Treasury systems, notary bonds, seals and
supplies, necessary supplies in conjunction with the various
machinery maintained in the office, which are not available in
the stationery room, and necessary insurance policies required
for the protection of the disbursing officer of the Senate for
moneys assigned to his accountability.
Office of Captioning Services.--Funding is provided for the
closed captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for
the hearing impaired. Closed captioning was first authorized
under the authority of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989.
Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.--Funding is provided
for the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. This
office is a nonpartisan office formed in May 1993 at the
direction of the joint leadership and is charged with providing
legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas
of employment law.
SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $142,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 162,450,000
Committee recommendation................................ 145,189,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $145,189,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, an increase of $3,189,000
above the fiscal year 2007 level and a reduction of $17,261,000
below the request, to remain available until September 30,
2012.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for the fiscal year 2007 and 2008 Committee
recommendation.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Amount Budget
available Estimate
Item fiscal year fiscal year Difference
2007 2008
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Capitol Division................................................ $10,901,000 $16,223,000 +$5,322,000
Operations Division............................................. 22,414,000 23,937,000 +1,523,000
Technology Development Services Division........................ 26,749,000 32,518,000 +5,769,000
IT Support Services Division.................................... 73,050,000 65,980,000 -7,070,000
Staff Offices Division.......................................... 8,886,000 6,531,000 -2,355,000
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Totals.................................................... 142,000,000 145,189,000 +3,189,000
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The Committee directs that the Sergeant at Arms provide to
the Committee a spending plan prior to the beginning of fiscal
year 2008. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively
from the level for each item in the spending plan will require
the customary approval of the Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $17,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 18,737,000
Committee recommendation................................ 17,528,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $17,528,000
for miscellaneous items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent
cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require
the customary prior approval of the Committee.
The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds
under this appropriation:
FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Amount
Authorized
Item Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Estimate Difference
Public Law 109- Fiscal Year 2008
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Resolution and reorganization reserve..................... $2,500,000 $2,500,000 ................
Unallocated............................................... 4,292,000 4,292,000 ................
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)........... 800,000 800,000 ................
Employees' compensation fund reimbursement (worker's 923,500 900,500 -$23,000
compensation)............................................
Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 108-447, dated 500,000 500,000 ................
Dec. 8, 2004)............................................
John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 85,000 85,000 ................
1992, S. Res. 238, dated Jul. 1, 1994, S. Res. 180 dated
Sep. 30, 1999, S. Res. 428, dated Sep. 23, 2004) (expires
Sep. 30, 2009)...........................................
Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 30,000 30,000 ................
7, 1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000).
Foreign travel--Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated 125,000 125,000 ................
May 25, 1977)............................................
Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96-499, 1,750,000 1,750,000 ................
dated Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)..........
Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97- 300,000 300,000 ................
51, dated Jan. 3, 1983, 101-250, dated Nov. 5, 1990, and
107-68, dated Nov. 12, 2001).............................
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public 150,000 150,000 ................
Law 104-53, dated Nov. 19, 1995).........................
Postage................................................... 6,000 \1\ 6,000 ................
Stationery................................................ 16,500 \2\ 16,500 ................
Communications............................................ ................ \3\ 51,000 +51,000
Consultants--including agency contributions (2 USC 61h-6 3,500,000 4,000,000 +500,000
as amended)..............................................
National Security Working Group (S. Res. 480, November 21, 700,000 700,000 ................
2004) (expires Dec. 31, 2008)............................
Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated 950,000 950,000 ................
Oct. 21, 1998)...........................................
Office of the Chaplain (Public Law 108-199, dated Jan. 23, 50,000 50,000 ................
2004)....................................................
Senate Child Care Center: Agency Contribution costs 300,000 300,000 ................
authorized by Public Laws 102-90, dated Aug. 14, 1991 and
103-50, dated Jul. 2, 1993...............................
Senate Child Care Center: Training classes, conferences, & 22,000 22,000 ................
travel expenses as authorized by Public Law 104-197,
dated Sep. 16, 1996......................................
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Total............................................... 17,000,000 17,528,000 +528,000
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\1\ Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2008):
President of the Senate.............................. $2,700
Secretary for the Majority........................... 1,100
Secretary for the Minority........................... 1,100
Chaplain............................................. 1,100
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TOTAL.............................................. 6,000
\2\ Stationery Apportionment (Fiscal year 2008):
President of the Senate.............................. $8,000
Conference of the Majority........................... 300
Conference of the Minority........................... 300
Chaplain............................................. 700
Senate Chamber....................................... 7,200
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TOTAL.............................................. 16,500
\3\ Communications Apportionment (fiscal year 2008):
Office of the Vice President......................... $1,000
Secretary for the Majority........................... 7,500
Secretary for the Minority........................... 7,500
Office of the Chaplain............................... 1,000
Majority Leader...................................... 15,000
Minority Leader...................................... 15,000
Majority Whip........................................ 2,000
Minority Leader...................................... 2,000
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TOTAL.............................................. 51,000
Resolution and Reorganization Reserve.--This line item is
used to cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws
that authorize expenditures from the contingent fund of the
Senate that do not have specific appropriations for such
purpose.
Reserve for Contingencies.--This line item includes payment
for gratuities for family members of deceased Senate employees;
damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual,
legal, and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses,
and is controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Employees' Compensation Fund Reimbursements (Worker's
Compensation).--Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of
Labor for total benefits and other payments made on behalf of
Senate employees from the employees' compensation fund.
Reception of Foreign Dignitaries.--The Committee on Foreign
Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each
fiscal year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority
of Senate Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as
amended.
John Heinz Fellowship Program.--This fellowship program was
first authorized by S. Res. 356 and extended by S. Res. 238,
and S. Res. 180. It is authorized through September 30, 2009
and provides for up to 2 fellows each calendar year. The
appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate.
Foreign Travel--Members and Employees.--Senate Resolution
179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the
contingent fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion of
transportation costs and travel expenses incurred by Members
and employees of the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign
travel.
Federal Employees' Compensation Account (Unemployment
Compensation).--This line item provides for expenses incurred
for the Senate to reimburse the Federal employees' compensation
account, pursuant to Public Law 96-499, approved December 5,
1980, for unemployment compensation payments made to Senate
employees.
Conferences for the Majority and Minority.--The amount
recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and
minority conference committees.
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.--The
amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority
and minority policy committees.
Postage.--Provides for postage allowances for the President
of the Senate, Secretary of the Majority, Secretary of the
Minority, and Senate Chaplain.
Stationery.--Provides funds for stationery and office
supplies for the President of the Senate, conference committees
of the Senate, Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber.
Communications.--Provides funds for cellular telephone and
mobile data devices and services for the Office of the Vice
President, Secretary for the Majority, Secretary for the
Minority, Office of the Chaplain, Majority Leader, Minority
Leader, Majority Whip and Minority Whip.
The Committee has provided funding for the officers and
leadership to enable them to acquire cellular telephone and
mobile data devices and services, thereby relieving the
Sergeant at Arms of his current responsibility to provide such
devices and services. The Committee believes that this will
increase accountability and allow the offices greater
flexibility in choosing and managing their equipment and
services. Further, this treatment is consistent with the
funding for these devices and services for members and
committees. Each office should continue to work with the
Sergeant at Arms to obtain the necessary devices and services.
The Sergeant at Arms will make a certification of the
appropriate charges against this account in accordance with the
current practice for other Senate offices.
Consultants--Including Agency Contributions.--Provides
authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the
majority and minority leaders, president pro tempore, president
pro tempore emeritus, and the legislative counsel. The
following summarizes the current authority and limitations:
Majority leader: Eight consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Minority leader: Eight consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore
approval): Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for
maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be
appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the
maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore: Two consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants
may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to
exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore Emeritus: One consultant at not to
exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Senate National Security Working Group.--Provides funding
for the Senate National Security Working Group, under the
authority of Senate Resolution 75, agreed to March 25, 1999.
The Senate National Security Working Group was formerly the
Senate Arms Control Observer Group.
Committee on Appropriations.--Pursuant to Public Law 105-
275 provides funding for administrative expenses for the
Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Employees' Child Care Center--Agency
Contributions.--Provides for the payment of agency contribution
costs as authorized by Public Law 102-90, approved August 14,
1991, and Public Law 103-50, approved July 2, 1993, for
employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center. The Senate
Employees' Child Care Center is intended primarily for the
children of members and employees of the Senate.
Senate Employees' Child Care Center--Training Classes and
Conference Costs.--Provides for the reimbursement of any
individual employed by the Senate Employees' Child Care Center
for the cost of training classes and conferences in connection
with the provision of child care services and for travel,
transportation, and subsistence expenses incurred in connection
with the training classes and conferences, as authorized by
Public Law 104-197, approved September 16, 1996.
Student Loan Repayment Program.--Provides for the repayment
of student loans at a maximum of $500 per month, for eligible
employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance
recruitment and retention of Senate staff.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $365,453,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 396,065,000
Committee recommendation................................ 379,065,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2008 of $379,065,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and
Office Expense Account, an increase of $13,612,000 above the
current year and a decrease of $17,000,000 below the request.
This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators'
staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators'
offices. The Senators' official personnel and office expense
allowance [SOPOEA] is comprised of three components. Two of
these are for salaries of personnel in Senators' offices.
The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is
based on the population of States, beginning with States with a
population of fewer than 5 million people to States with a
population of 28 million or more. The table illustrates the
allowances per population category and the States which fall
into those categories. The estimate for fiscal year 2008 totals
$231,031,870.
The second component of the salaries allowance is for
legislative assistance to Senators, as authorized by Public Law
95-94. This allowance provides funding for three positions in
each Senator's office at an annual rate of $160,659 for a total
of $481,977 per office, or $48,197,000 for all 100 Senators.
The third component of the SOPOEA account is for office
expenses and totals $20,328,942. Each Senator's office is
allocated an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the
following table. In addition, an amount of $200,000 is provided
to cover additional expenses that may be incurred in the event
of the death or resignation of a Senator, and to provide for
transitional expenses during election years subject to
regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration
with respect to official mail.
It should be noted that the amounts provided for the
various components of the SOPOEA are interchangeable. Amounts
provided for salaries may be used for expenses, and vice versa,
subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and
Administration with respect to official mail. It should also be
noted that the figures in the following table are preliminary,
and that official notification of member budgets is issued by
the Financial Clerk of the Senate after enactment of this bill.
The following table illustrates the several components of
the SOPOEA.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FISCAL YEAR 2008
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Admin. & Cler. Legislative
Assist. Assit. O.O.E.A. Total
State Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/
1/2007 1/2007 1/2007 1/2007
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Alabama......................................... $2,147,165 $481,977 $184,759 $2,813,901
Alaska.......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 253,282 2,882,424
Arizona......................................... 2,278,956 481,977 205,838 2,966,771
Arkansas........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 170,212 2,799,354
California...................................... 3,467,575 481,977 467,441 4,416,993
Colorado........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 192,334 2,821,476
Connecticut..................................... 2,147,165 481,977 160,689 2,789,831
Delaware........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 128,601 2,757,743
Florida......................................... 3,045,980 481,977 315,282 3,843,239
Georgia......................................... 2,476,644 481,977 221,032 3,179,653
Hawaii.......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 280,379 2,909,521
Idaho........................................... 2,147,165 481,977 165,907 2,795,049
Illinois........................................ 2,674,338 481,977 265,823 3,422,138
Indiana......................................... 2,278,956 481,977 195,916 2,956,849
Iowa............................................ 2,147,165 481,977 171,007 2,800,149
Kansas.......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 169,200 2,798,342
Kentucky........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 178,635 2,807,777
Louisiana....................................... 2,147,165 481,977 185,141 2,814,283
Maine........................................... 2,147,165 481,977 149,028 2,778,170
Maryland........................................ 2,213,058 481,977 171,989 2,867,024
Massachusetts................................... 2,278,956 481,977 195,338 2,956,271
Michigan........................................ 2,542,546 481,977 234,348 3,258,871
Minnesota....................................... 2,213,058 481,977 189,227 2,884,262
Mississippi..................................... 2,147,165 481,977 169,870 2,799,012
Missouri........................................ 2,213,058 481,977 198,077 2,893,112
Montana......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 162,886 2,792,028
Nebraska........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 161,295 2,790,437
Nevada.......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 176,654 2,805,796
New Hampshire................................... 2,147,165 481,977 143,729 2,772,871
New Jersey...................................... 2,410,751 481,977 205,494 3,098,222
New Mexico...................................... 2,147,165 481,977 167,889 2,797,031
New York........................................ 3,088,139 481,977 319,531 3,889,647
North Carolina.................................. 2,410,751 481,977 219,328 3,112,056
North Dakota.................................... 2,147,165 481,977 150,613 2,779,755
Ohio............................................ 2,608,443 481,977 255,307 3,345,727
Oklahoma........................................ 2,147,165 481,977 181,784 2,810,926
Oregon.......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 191,011 2,820,153
Pennsylvania.................................... 2,674,338 481,977 261,699 3,418,014
Rhode Island.................................... 2,147,165 481,977 139,117 2,768,259
South Carolina.................................. 2,147,165 481,977 175,902 2,805,044
South Dakota.................................... 2,147,165 481,977 152,480 2,781,622
Tennessee....................................... 2,278,956 481,977 195,733 2,956,666
Texas........................................... 3,256,780 481,977 367,822 4,106,579
Utah............................................ 2,147,165 481,977 171,515 2,800,657
Vermont......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 137,093 2,766,235
Virginia........................................ 2,344,853 481,977 196,936 3,023,766
Washington...................................... 2,278,956 481,977 216,188 2,977,121
West Virginia................................... 2,147,165 481,977 148,845 2,777,987
Wisconsin....................................... 2,213,058 481,977 192,481 2,887,516
Wyoming......................................... 2,147,165 481,977 153,784 2,782,926
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Total..................................... 115,515,935 24,098,850 10,064,471 149,679,256
2 2 2 2
Grand Total............................... 231,031,870 48,197,700 20,128,942 299,358,512
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2007, there were
4,220 individuals employed in Senators' offices throughout the
United States and covered by this appropriation.
In addition to providing funds for compensation of
employees within Senators' offices, this appropriation also
provides for agency contributions for those employees; that is,
the Senate's share, as an employer, of the various employee
benefit programs for which Senate employees are eligible. These
payments are mandatory, and fluctuate according to the programs
in which employees are enrolled, the level of compensation, and
the degree of participation. Budget requests for this account
prepared by the Financial Clerk must be based on both
experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2008
request for this account anticipates $97,074,000 in agency
contribution costs.
The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is
less than would be required to cover all obligations that could
be incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators.
The Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser
amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do
not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their
respective allowances.
SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $300,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 300,000
For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $300,000 which is the same as
the budget request.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1. Administrative and Clerical Allowance. This
provision increases by $50,000 the allowance for administrative
and clerical assistance.
Sec. 2. United States Senate Collection. This provision
extends for 1 year the availability of funds for the Senate art
collection.
Sec. 3. President Pro Tempore Emeritus. This provision
extends the authority of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus for
the 110th Congress.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the Offices of the Conference of the
Majority and the Conference of the Minority. This provision
authorizes the Secretary of the Conference of the Majority or
the Secretary of the Conference of the Minority to transfer
money from their SOE account to the Miscellaneous Items account
in the Senate contingent fund in order to pay appropriate
office expenses. This authority is already available to other
Senate leadership offices.
Sec. 5. Compensation for Employees of Committees. This
provision standardizes the compensation limitation for
employees of standing, select, and joint committees.
Sec. 6. U.S. Senate-Japan Interparliamentary Group. The
Committee recommends language establishing a U.S. Senate-Japan
Interparliamentary Group.
Sec. 7. Orientation Seminars. This provision increases by
$5,000 the authorization for orientation seminars for new
Senators.
Sec. 8. Media Gallery Employees. This provision clarifies
the ability of the Senate media galleries to participate in the
credentialing of media at the national conventions.
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Economic Committee
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,308,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,398,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,398,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,398,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. This is an increase of
$90,000 over the enacted level owing to anticipated cost-of-
living increases. The Joint Economic Committee [JEC] was
created by the Employment Act of 1946. The primary tasks of the
JEC are to review economic conditions and to recommend
improvements in economic policy. The JEC performs research and
economic analysis, and monitors and analyzes current economic,
financial, and employment condition.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $8,773,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 9,416,000
Committee recommendation................................ 9,416,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,416,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. This
is an increase of $643,000 over the enacted level primarily to
accommodate cost-of-living increases.
The Joint Committee is established under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to: (1) investigate the operation and
effects of internal revenue taxes and the administration of
such taxes; (2) investigate measures and methods for the
simplification of such taxes; (3) make reports to the House
Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance
(or to the House and the Senate) on the results of such
investigations and studies and to make recommendations; and (4)
review any proposed refund or credit of income or estate and
gift taxes or certain other taxes set forth in Code section
6405 in excess of $2,000,000. In addition to these functions
that are specified in the Internal Revenue Code, the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the Joint Committee
to provide revenue estimates for all tax legislation considered
by either the House or the Senate.
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Appropriations, 2007....................................................
Budget estimate, 2008...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $1,250,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,250,000 for
the 2009 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
[JCCIC]. This is the same amount that was provided for the 2005
JCCIC.
Office of the Attending Physician
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,520,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,820,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,820,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,820,000 for
the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first
established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.
Capitol Guide and Special Services Office
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $8,524,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,876,000
Committee recommendation................................ 7,864,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,864,000 for
the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office, $3,012,000 below
the request. The increase accomodates additional staffing
requirements associated with the operation of the Capitol
Visitor Center. The Committee notes that staffing requirements
may exceed original estimates owing to a number of unresolved
or developing CVC operational issues. The Committee expects to
be apprised of staffing needs as operational decisions are
made.
Statements of Appropriations
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends $30,000 for the preparation of
detailed statements of appropriations as required by law. This
account is used as payment for the preparation of the volumes,
``Statements on Appropriations,'' for the first session of the
110th Congress. These volumes show annual appropriations made,
indefinite appropriations, and contracts authorized, along with
a chronological history of regular appropriations bills. The
volumes are compiled jointly by the Senate and House Committees
on Appropriations pursuant to a directive in the Legislative
Appropriations Act of June 7, 1924.
CAPITOL POLICE
Recommended
Salaries................................................ $225,930,000
Expenses................................................ 58,070,000
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Total, Capitol Police............................. 284,000,000
The Committee recommends $284,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol
Police. This is an increase of $18,365,000 over fiscal year
2007 and a decrease of $15,070,000 below the request,
reflecting more accurate projections of requirements and better
management of additional duty hours.
Management Issues.--The Committee notes that the Capitol
Police has had longstanding financial management weaknesses.
However, recently the Government Accountability Office
recognized that progress is being made under the new Chief and
his management team. The Committee anticipates USCP will make
significant progress this year and stabilize USCP financial
management operations, including the preparation of a complete
set of entity-wide auditable financial statements. In addition,
the Committee is pleased with USCP's efforts to improve its
strategic planning and decisionmaking processes, including
holding managers accountable and using performance-based
metrics. The Committee expects USCP will continue to work with
GAO and its own Inspector General on these activities.
SALARIES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $217,135,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 237,074,000
Committee recommendation................................ 225,930,000
The Committee recommendation totals $225,930,000 for
salaries, an increase of $8,795,000 over the enacted level and
a decrease of $11,144,000 below the request. This level will
support current sworn staffing of 1,681 officers, and 10 new
officers associated with Library of Congress police attrition.
In addition, to the current level of 390 civilian staff, the
Committee recommendation funds new positions in financial
management, security service, information system and facilities
management.
The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime
costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous
duty pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay
adjustments granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in
the Washington, DC, area.
general expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... \1\ $48,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 61,996,000
Committee recommendation................................ 58,070,000
\1\ Includes $10,000,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 110-
28).
The Committee recommends $58,070,000 for general expenses
of the Capitol Police, an increase of $9,570,000 over fiscal
year 2007 and a reduction of $3,926,000 below the request.
The recommendation includes $450,000 to conduct necessary
studies and preparation for the integration of the LOC security
and informatin technology systems into USCP systems.
Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and
dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and
equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1001. Transfer Authority. The Committee has included a
routine provision which allows for funds to be transferred
between the ``Salaries'' and ``General expenses'' accounts.
Sec. 1002. USCP General Counsel. This provision transfers
the position of General Counsel to the Capitol Police. With the
exception of this position, all other sworn and civilian USCP
positions, including those reporting directly to the Capitol
Police Board, are on the USCP payroll and have been since the
USCP payroll migrated from the Senate or House payrolls.
Sec. 1003. Transfer of Library of Congress Police. Language
is included that effectuates the merger of the Capitol Police
with the Library of Congress [LOC] Police mandated by the 2003
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (Public Law 108-7).
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $3,103,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,106,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,806,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,806,000,
for the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance
[OOC], an increase of $703,000 over fiscal year 2007. The
Committee expects OOC to continue to work with the Architect of
the Capitol to address Capitol complex utility tunnel issues as
expeditiously as possible to ensure protection of worker health
and safety.
Administrative Provision
Sec. 1101. This provision effectively enables an employee
of the Office of Compliance to be appointed to the positions of
Executive Director or General Counsel, and authorizes an
increase in the statutory pay cap for these positions.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $35,204,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 37,972,000
Committee recommendation................................ 38,510,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $38,510,000
for the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended
represents an increase of $3,306,000 over the enacted level.
The Committee has included $538,000 for CBO to expand its
ability to assist the Congress in identifying and analyzing
potential ways to address projected growth in health care
spending.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
The Committee has recommended a funding level of
$352,534,000 for all activities of the Architect of the
Capitol. The amount recommended is $78,554,000 below the
request and $37,487,000 below the fiscal year 2007 level. The
Committee has funded projects designated with an immediate
urgency. Most other requested projects, unless related to life
safety, are not funded owing to budget constraints and the need
for AOC to focus on the successful completion of ongoing
projects.
The following table shows the request and the Committee
recommendation, excluding the House Office Buildings account:
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2007 Fiscal year 2008
Appropriation appropriation \1\ 2008 request recommendation
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General Administration................................... $77,128,000 $87,714,000 $81,584,000
Capitol Building......................................... 23,886,000 29,480,000 25,247,000
Capitol Grounds.......................................... 7,577,000 10,225,000 9,915,000
Senate Office Buildings.................................. 67,202,000 87,248,000 71,048,000
Capitol Power Plant...................................... 129,847,000 119,226,000 83,447,000
Library Buildings and Grounds............................ 27,692,000 42,788,000 28,061,000
Capitol Visitor Center................................... 43,758,000 33,884,000 28,753,000
Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds..................... 11,768,000 18,816,000 15,116,000
Botanic Garden........................................... 7,697,000 9,707,000 9,363,000
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Total.............................................. 390,021,000 431,088,000 352,534,000
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\1\ Including rescission and supplemental appropriations (Public Law 110-28).
Design-build.--The Committee expects AOC to award design-
build construction contracts when it is appropriate and cost
effective to do so. The Committee notes that this type of
contract can result in improved accountability for performance
with one organization responsible for both design and
construction, and generally results in faster project delivery.
General Administration
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $77,128,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 87,714,000
Committee recommendation................................ 81,584,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $81,584,000
for general administration, a reduction of $6,130,000 below the
request and an increase of $4,456,000 above the fiscal year
2007 level. The increase over the current year reflects several
long-deferred information technology improvements. A total of
$1,119,000 is included for an energy survey of congressional
buildings.
The General Administration appropriation provides funding
for salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers,
administrative and support staff, including engineering and
architecture employees. This account also provides for
administrative items such as agency-wide contractual services;
surveys and studies; information technology; and safety
engineering operations.
The following table displays the budget detail.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget
Personal Services....................... $49,041,000 $46,399,000
Operations.............................. 36,711,000 32,504,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 85,752,000 78,903,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project Budget
UPSs, Spare Hardware, and Software for 84,000 84,000
AOC BASNet.............................
Recertification of Lightning Protection 130,000 130,000
Systems................................
Conversion to Electronic OPFs (Backfile 198,000 198,000
Conversion)............................
Switchgear, Generator, and ATS 550,000 550,000
Maintenance............................
Energy Survey of Congressional Buildings 400,000 1,119,000
(Study)................................
Arc Flash Labeling of Electrical 600,000 600,000
Distribution Equipment.................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 1,962,000 2,681,000
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Total, General Administration..... 87,714,000 81,584,000
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Emissions Resulting from Capitol Complex Operations.--The
Committee is concerned that there is no comprehensive strategy
for reducing emissions that result from the operations of the
U.S. Capitol Complex. As GAO recently reported, conducting
energy audits of facilities is one important step in such a
strategy as these audits would identify projects to address the
largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions from Capitol
Complex operations. The Committee is pleased that the Architect
of the Capitol has developed a schedule for conducting energy
audits of all Capitol Complex facilities within the next 5
years. The AOC should also consider other projects that would
not be included in energy audits, such as purchasing energy
efficient vehicles, that could be instrumental in reducing
emissions in the near term. Therefore, the Committee directs
the Architect to develop a comprehensive plan for reducing
emissions from Capitol Complex operations, with input from
others that manage energy consumption within the Capitol
Complex. The Architect should submit a plan to the Committee
within 120 days of enactment of this act. The plan should
address the schedule for and results of energy audits,
selection and implementation of emission reduction projects,
including those outside the scope of energy audits, and funding
resources and options for the audits and projects.
Carbon Capture Technologies. The Committee directs the
Architect of the Capitol to utilize the Department of Energy's
expertise on measures that will increase energy efficiency at
all Capitol Complex facilities. Furthermore, the Committee
recommends that the AOC, within existing funds, initiate work
with the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy to
develop a preliminary engineering design of commercially
available CO2 capture technologies that could be
applied at the Capitol Power Plant. The AOC is directed to
provide a report to the appropriate committiees of jurisdiction
within 120 days of enactment of this measure.
Capitol Building
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $23,886,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 29,480,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,247,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $25,247,000
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation
of the Capitol, a reduction of $4,233,000 below the request and
an increase of $1,361,000 above the enacted level. Of the
amount recommended, $8,790,000 would be available until
September 30, 2012.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL BUILDING
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget
Personal Services....................... $12,632,000 $12,907,000
Operations.............................. 2,480,000 2,526,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 15,112,000 15,433,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetMinton Tile Replacement................. 650,000 336,000
Computer, Telecom, & Electrical Support. 298,000 298,000
Legislative Call System Upgrade, Phase 150,000 150,000
II.....................................
Elevator Modernization H-9.............. 240,000 ..............
Elevator Modernization S-4.............. 240,000 240,000
Conservation of Wall Paintings.......... 500,000 500,000
Inaugural Support, 2009................. 3,600,000 3,600,000
Emergency Exit Signs & Lighting, Phase 1,000,000 ..............
III....................................
West Grand Stair Enclosure.............. 1,190,000 1,190,000
Chilled Water & Steam Mains Replacement 200,000 200,000
(Design)...............................
Electrical Power Distribution System 2,400,000 ..............
Replacement (Study)....................
Storm, Sanitary Riser & Vent Piping 300,000 300,000
Replacement (Study)....................
Minor Construction...................... 3,600,000 3,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 14,368,000 9,814,000
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Total, Capitol Building........... 29,480,000 25,247,000
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Capitol Grounds
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $7,577,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,225,000
Committee recommendation................................ 9,915,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,915,000 for
Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds
surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings,
and the Capitol Power Plant. This is $2,338,000 above the
enacted level and $310,000 below the request. Of the amount
recommended, $325,000 would be available until September 30,
2012.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL GROUNDS
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services....................... $5,814,000 $5,814,000
Operations.............................. 3,196,000 3,196,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 9,010,000 9,010,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project Budget60 Ton Snow Melting Unit Purchase....... 310,000 ..............
Perimeter Fence Replacement, Parking 40,000 40,000
Lots...................................
Stabilization and Life Safety Projects, 540,000 540,000
Summer House...........................
Summer House Comprehensive Restoration 325,000 325,000
(Design)...............................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 1,215,000 905,000
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Total, Capitol Grounds............ 10,225,000 9,915,000
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Senate Office Buildings
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $67,202,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 87,248,000
Committee recommendation................................ 71,048,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,048,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which
$10,500,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2012.
This is $16,200,000 below the request.
The Committee notes that several high priority projects in
this request, including emergency power and lighting upgrades,
were not funded, owing to budget constraints.
The following table displays the budget detail.
SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services....................... $38,210,000 $38,835,000
Operations.............................. 17,398,000 16,788,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 55,608,000 55,623,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetLegislative Call System Replacement 3... 350,000 350,000
Refinish Historic Woodwork.............. 175,000 175,000
Repair Marble Floors & Clean Arch 250,000 250,000
Surfaces...............................
Seal Fire Wall Penetrations, HSOB, DSOB. 250,000 250,000
Electrical System Testing (Study)....... 75,000 ..............
Emergency Generator System.............. 6,040,000 6,040,000
Emergency Lighting and Electrical 6,100,000 ..............
Service Upgrade, RSOB..................
Exterior Envelope, RSOB (Study)......... 250,000 250,000
HVAC Controls, Emergency Shutdown and 300,000 ..............
Smoke Control (Study)..................
Infrastructure Improvements Phase II, 8,030,000 ..............
Center Wing, DSOB......................
Infrastructure Upgrades, SUG (Design)... 1,000,000 ..............
Modular Furniture Program Pilot, DSOB... 250,000 ..............
Modular Furniture Program Pilot, RSOB... 250,000 ..............
Panelboard & Stepdown Transformer 160,000 ..............
Replacement, HSOB (Design).............
Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB......... 4,000,000 3,000,000
Steam Pressure Reducing Valve 200,000 100,000
Replacement, HSOB (Design).............
Fire Alarm System Replacement (DWPD).... .............. 650,000
Fire Alarm System Replacement (SECC).... .............. 400,000
Minor Construction...................... 3,960,000 3,960,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 31,640,000 15,425,000
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Total, Senate Office Buildings.... 87,248,000 71,048,000
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Capitol Power Plant
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $129,847,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 119,226,000
Committee recommendation................................ 91,447,000
\1\ Includes supplemental appropriations of $50,000,000 (Public Law 110-
28).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $83,447,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is
supplemented by $8,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of
$91,447,000. This is $38,400,000 below the enacted level due to
the recently enacted supplemental of $50,000,000 for utility
tunnel repairs. Of the amount provided, $3,755,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2012.
The Power Plant provides heat, light, power, and air-
conditioning for the Capitol, Senate and House office
buildings, and the Library of Congress buildings; heat, light,
and power for the Botanic Garden and the Senate and House
Garages; light for the Capitol Grounds' street, park, and
floodlighting system; steam heat for the Government Printing
Office and Washington City Post Office, also known as Postal
Square; and steam heat and air-conditioning for the Union
Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the Thurgood
Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Building on a reimbursable basis.
Within the operating budget, over 80 percent of the
recommended amount is for the purchase of electricity from the
local private utility, payment to the government of the
District of Columbia for the provision of water and sewer
services, and the procurement of boiler fuel, as displayed in
the following table.
FISCAL YEAR 2008 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
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Cost
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Purchase of electrical energy.......................... $34,713,000
Purchase of natural gas................................ 16,064,000
Purchase of steam...................................... 1,009,000
Purchase of chilled water.............................. 1,065,000
Purchase of coal....................................... 5,665,000
Purchase of oil........................................ 2,765,000
Water and sewer payments............................... 2,572,000
Postal Square.......................................... 618,000
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Total............................................ 64,471,000
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The balance of this appropriation supports a work force to
operate and maintain the Power Plant.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POWER PLANT
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services..................... $8,997,000 $9,272,000
Utilities............................. 72,471,000 72,471,000
Operations............................ 5,152,000 5,368,000
Reimbursement......................... (8,000,000) (8,000,000)
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Subtotal, Operating Budget...... 78,620,000 79,111,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetSpare Gearbox and Hub & Blade Assembly 75,000 75,000
for the West Plant...................
Electrical Breaker Materials.......... 190,000 190,000
Main Bulldozer........................ 316,000 316,000
Tunnel Repairs........................ 24,770,000 ...............
Hazardous Materials Survey (Study).... 75,000 75,000
Dearator Replacement (Design)......... 80,000 80,000
Waste Characterization (Study)........ 100,000 100,000
Back-Up Blow-Down System Installation 110,000 110,000
& Blowdown Heat Recovery (Design)....
East Refrigeration Plant Chillers 150,000 150,000
Relocation (Design)..................
Steam and Chilled Water Piping 200,000 200,000
Condition Assessment (Study).........
Wickes Boilers Useful Life (Study).... 200,000 200,000
OSHA Analysis of Plant Buildings 220,000 220,000
(Study)..............................
Structural Fireproofing and Integrity 220,000 220,000
(Study)..............................
Condensate and Water Piping & Valve 400,000 400,000
Replacement (Design).................
City Water and Fire Main Loop 500,000 ...............
Connection (Design)..................
Boiler Plant Low Voltage Electrical 1,000,000 ...............
Distribution System Replacement
(Design).............................
Minor Construction.................... 4,000,000 2,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget........ 32,606,000 4,336,000
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Total, Capitol Power Plant...... 111,226,000 83,447,000
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Library Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $27,692,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 42,788,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,061,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $28,061,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $3,900,000
shall remain available until September 30, 2012. The
recommendation is $369,000 above the enacted amount for fiscal
year 2007 and $14,727,000 below the request.
The Committee expects the following high-priority projects
to be funded from unobligated balances of prior year funds:
egress improvements (Library-wide), sprinkler system expansion
(Thomas Jefferson building), and smoke detector upgrades (James
Madison building).
The following table displays the budget detail.
LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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Amount Committee
Item requested requested
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services....................... $12,289,000 $12,639,000
Operations.............................. 8,092,000 8,250,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 20,381,000 20,889,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetSidewalk Replacement, LOC Campus........ 100,000 100,000
Electrical Vault Repairs................ 225,000 225,000
Painting Arches, TJB.................... 237,000 237,000
95 percent Filtration LOC--Phase 1 of 3. 250,000 250,000
Backflow Preventer Installation......... 250,000 250,000
Upgrade Power Data Center, JMMB......... 250,000 250,000
Life Safety Deficiencies Abatement...... 390,000 390,000
Transite Panel Abatement, TJB........... 580,000 580,000
Backflow Prevention (Design)............ 75,000 ..............
Stained Glass Window Repairs, TJB 200,000 ..............
(Study)................................
Facility Conditions Assessment, TJB 700,000 ..............
(Study)................................
Ramp/Handrails Redesign and Garage 800,000 ..............
Waterproofing, JAB (Design)............
Return Air System Modifications, Ground 830,000 830,000
Floor Corridors, JAB...................
Copyright Deposit Facility (Design)..... 2,130,000 ..............
High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, 2,130,000 ..............
JMMB...................................
Secured Storage Facilities, JMMB........ 3,750,000 ..............
Smoke Detector Upgrades, JAB............ 6,510,000 ..............
Elevator and Escalator Modernization, .............. 2,560,000
TJB-1 & 2, JMMB D-1 thru D-4, and ESC
1&2 (up), LOC..........................
Minor Construction...................... 2,000,000 1,500,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 22,407,000 7,172,000
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Total, Library Buildings and 42,788,000 28,061,000
Grounds..........................
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Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $11,768,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 18,816,000
Committee recommendation................................ 15,116,000
The Committee recommends $15,116,000 for Capitol Police
Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $3,700,000 below the
request. This account has been modified to include security
enhancements, requested by the Capitol Police regardless of
where they are located, as well as AOC security operations and
the alternate computing facility.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND SECURITY
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services....................... $1,418,000 $1,418,000
Operations.............................. 12,698,000 12,698,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 14,116,000 14,116,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetChiller Replacement, ACF (Design)....... 300,000 ..............
HVAC Controls Replacement, ACF (Design). 400,000 ..............
Vehicle Barriers, Independence Avenue, 2,000,000 ..............
USCP...................................
Minor Construction...................... 2,000,000 1,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 4,700,000 1,000,000
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Total, Capitol Police Buildings, 18,816,000 15,116,000
Grounds & Security...............
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Botanic Garden
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $7,697,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 9,707,000
Committee recommendation................................ 9,363,000
The Committee recommends $9,363,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden. This is $344,000 below the
original request level and $1,666,000 above the enacted level.
The following table displays the budget detail.
BOTANIC GARDEN
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2008 Operating BudgetPersonal Services....................... $5,513,000 $5,513,000
Operations.............................. 2,795,000 2,795,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 8,308,000 8,308,000
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Fiscal Year 2008 Project BudgetPartnership Support..................... 344,000 ..............
Administration Building Repairs......... 200,000 200,000
Bartholdi Fountain Basin Repair and 580,000 580,000
Basin Lighting Replacement.............
Outdoor Plantings Design for Bartholdi 275,000 275,000
Park (Design)..........................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 1,399,000 1,055,000
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Total, Botanic Garden............. 9,707,000 9,363,000
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Capitol Visitor Center
Appropriations, 2007.................................... 43,758,000
Budget estimate, 2008:
CVC Project......................................... 20,000,000
CVC Operations...................................... 13,884,000
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Total............................................. 33,884,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,753,000
The Committee recommends a total of $28,753,000 for the
Capitol Visitor Center, of which up to $8,500,000 may be used
for CVC operations.
The Capitol Visitor Center was established to improve
security for all persons working in or visiting the U.S.
Capitol and to enhance the educational experience of visitors.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1201. Rosa Parks Statute. This privision authorizes
the Architect of the Capitol to enter into agreements for the
Rosa Parks statue.
Sec. 1202. Inspector General. The Committee recommends a
provision creating a statutory inspector general for the
Architect of the Capitol. This is intended to promote integrity
and efficiency in AOC programs, and detect and prevent fraud,
waste, and abuse.
Sec. 1203. Workforce Flexibility Act. This provision
enables AOC to provide recruitment, relocation and retention
bonuses.
Sec. 1204. Flexible Work Schedules. This provision
authorizes a 1-year pilot program to test flexible work
schedules within the AOC, to aid in recruitment and retention
and improve efficiency in certain operations.
Sec. 1205. Travel and Transportation Expenses. This
provision authorizes AOC to pay the travel and transportation
expenses of new employees.
Sec. 1207. Casualty and Other Insurance for Exhibits and
Works of Art. This provision authorizes AOC to borrow works of
art or exhibits from other entities and insure those items from
loss or damage while in his care subject to the notification of
the Committees on Appropriations, the Senate Rules Committee,
and the House Administration Committee.
Sec. 1208. CVC maintenance. This provision clarifies that
the Capitol Visitor Center is considered a part of the Capitol
Building jurisdiction for purposes of facilities maintenance.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Committee recommends a total of $576,949,000 for the
Library of Congress, an increase of $68,189,000 over the fiscal
year 2007 level and a decrease of $84,667,000 below the
request. Increases are provided to accommodate pay and price
level increases. In addition to the appropriation, the Library
estimates receipts and reimbursements of $42,723,000 funds from
gifts and trusts totaling $20,499,000 and revolving funds
totaling $82,453,000. Total funds available to support Library
operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are
expected to be over $750,000,000 in fiscal year 2008 under the
Committee recommendation.
Acquisitions.--The Committee supports the recommendations
contained in the December 2006 Inspector General report
regarding the Library's Collections Acquisitions Strategy.
According to the IG, ``the Library acquires a vast quantity of
materials, some without any clear connection to researchers'
needs. In light of the logistical issues it faces, the Library
should be more selective in both the quantity and usefulness of
materials it acquires.'' The Committee agrees with the OIG's
premise that ``the significant logistical and financial
resources needed to acquire, process, store, preserve, and
protect collection items dictate that the Library reevaluate
its acquisitions policies.'' The Committee directs the Library
to submit a report within 60 days of enactment of this act,
detailing its plans for implementing the IG's recommendations,
including a timeline.
Budget Process.--The Committee continues to be concerned
with the Library's budget development process. In particular,
the Library has not routinely ``scrubbed'' its ``base'' budget,
effectively set priorities, or developed a budget justification
that presents its budget in a transparent fashion. The
Committee recognizes improvements in the Library's strategic
planning efforts, but believes a better job needs to be done of
setting priorities, recognizing budgetary constraints, and
linking the budget to performance-based metrics. The Committee
supports the recommendations contained in the October 2006
Inspector General report entitled ``Performance-based budgeting
at the Library: A good start but much work remains.'' The
Committee directs the Library to submit its action plan within
60 days of enactment of this act to implement the IG's
recommendations.
To reiterate the language of the fiscal year 2006 Senate
report, the Committee directs the Library in consultation with
GAO to develop a budget presentation and justification package
for the fiscal year 2009 budget cycle that clearly addresses
rates and assumptions used in the base as well as a clear
description for each program of what drives demand for the
program, what the nature of the program's workload is, and what
service or outcome each base program is intended to produce. A
clear description of new program starts and a detailed break
out of rates and assumptions associated with cost estimates for
those programs including demand, workload, and outcome should
also be provided along with a clear explanation of how each
program relates to goals and objectives set forth in the
Library's strategic plan. In addition all programs, projects
and activities (including ``base'' funding) should be clearly
displayed.
The following table displays the Committee recommendation
for the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the
budget request and the fiscal year 2007 level.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2007 Budget estimate Committee -----------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2007
appropriation Budget estimate
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESSSalaries and Expenses......................................... $387,597,000 $467,452,000 $407,811,000 +$20,214,000 -$59,641,000
Authority to spend receipts............................... -6,350,000 -6,350,000 -6,350,000 ................ ................
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses......................... 381,247,000 461,102,000 401,461,000 +20,214,000 -59,641,000
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Rescission (Public Law 110-5)................................. -49,549,000
Copyright Office, salaries and expenses....................... 58,420,000 51,562,000 50,102,000 -8,318,000 -1,460,000
Authority to spend receipts............................... -35,758,000 -35,373,000 -45,196,000 -9,438,000 -9,823,000
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Subtotal, Copyright Office.............................. 22,662,000 16,189,000 4,906,000 -17,756,000 -11,283,000
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Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses......... 100,786,000 108,702,000 102,892,000 +2,106,000 -5,810,000
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and 53,614,000 75,623,000 67,690,000 +14,076,000 -7,933,000
expenses.....................................................
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Total, Library of Congress.............................. 508,760,000 661,616,000 576,949,000 +68,189,000 -84,667,000
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Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2007:
Salaries and expenses............................... $387,597,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,350,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 381,247,000
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Budget estimate, 2008:
Salaries and expenses............................... 467,452,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,350,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 461,102,000
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Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 407,811,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,350,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 401,461,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $401,461,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal
year 2008, for a total of $407,811,000. This is $59,641,000
below the request and $20,214,000 above the enacted level.
The Committee's recommendation reflects revised estimates
for payroll costs and the elimination of funding for a new
logistics facility and lower priority activities. The Committee
recommends $7,500,000 for the National Digital Information
Infrastructure and Preservation Program and $7,000,000 for the
digital collections and educational circular programs. In
addition, $1,000,000 is recommended for the Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission (Requested by Senator Durbin), $300,000
is included for the digitization of the Theodore Roosevelt
papers (Requested by Senator Dorgan), $250,000 is recommended
for the final year of the Middle Eastern Texts Initiative at
Brighem Young University (Requested by Senator Bennett), and
$500,000 is included for the University of Mississippi Music
Archives project (Requested by Senator Cochran).
The Committee recognizes the extraordinary contribution of
David Woodley Packard to the Library of Congress and the
Legislative Branch in the new National Audiovisual Conservation
Center, a gift valued at over $200,000,000. This new facility
will open in July and will house the Library's film, video and
recorded sound collections, totaling more than 3.9 million
items.
Copyright Office
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2007:
Salaries and expenses............................... $58,420,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -35,758,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 22,662,000
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Budget estimate, 2008:
Salaries and expenses............................... 51,562,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -35,373,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 16,189,000
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Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 50,102,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 35,196,000
Authority to spend prior year unobligated balances.. 10,000,00
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 4,906,000
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$4,906,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $35,196,000 and prior year unobligated
balances of $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2008, for a total of
$50,102,000. This is $1,460,000 below the request level.
The Committee's recommendation includes $1,000,000 to
digitally image pre-1978 public records. This 6-year initiative
should be clearly displayed in subsequent budget requests
rather than becoming part of the ``base.''
Congressional Research Service
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $100,786,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 108,702,000
Committee recommendation................................ 102,892,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $102,892,000
for the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended
is an increase of $2,106,000 over the fiscal year 2007 level
and is sufficient to cover pay and inflationary increases.
It has come to the Committee's attention that CRS has been
holding annual management retreats at expensive off-site
locations. In fiscal year 2006, CRS spent $64,000 on two such
retreats. These meetings can and should be held locally,
particularly in times of severe budget constraints. The
Committee strongly objects to this practice and directs that it
be discontinued.
The Committee is also concerned that the Congressional
Research Service often acts as if it were an independent
agency, separate from the Library of Congress. CRS is in fact
part of the Library of Congress, and its policies and
procedures should reflect this fact. The Committee expects the
management of CRS to conduct its activities in a manner
consistent with being an entity within, not separate from, the
Library, including the development, justification, and
execution of its budget.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $53,614,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 75,623,000
Committee recommendation................................ 67,690,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $67,690,000
for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. This is an increase of $14,076,000 over
the fiscal year 2007 level. The Committee recommends $600,000
for the National Federation of the Blind ``Newsline'' program
(Requested by Senators Landrieu and Vitter) for a telephone-
based electronic audio newspaper service; and $12,500,000 for
the Digital Talking Book project.
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped [NLS] has been planning for the transition from
audiocassettes to digital books for the blind and physically
handicapped communities for over a decade. The Committee notes
that the Library's request for funds in fiscal year 2008 is in
response to patrons expectations, the great need to improve
services, and the fact that cassette technology is nearing
obsolescence. NLS, in consultation with the blind community and
with assistance from technology experts, has designed digital
talking book players with flash memory cartridges for
distributing the digital talking books. The Committee fully
supports this effort. Funding has been reduced below the
request owing to dire budget constraints, but the Committee
anticipates fully funding this initiative over the next several
years.
This appropriation supports a National Reading Program for
blind and physically handicapped citizens. Books and magazines
in braille and various recorded formats are produced by the
National Library Services for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and
locally supported libraries. At present, 57 regional libraries
in 49 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands,
Puerto Rico, and Guam house and circulate books and magazines
to eligible readers. Seventy-eight subregional libraries in 17
States assist at the local public library level; 53 libraries
and 4 cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two
multistate centers, under contract to the National Library
Service, store and distribute books and other materials in
their geographical regions. The program supports a readership
of approximately 700,000.
Administrative Provisions
Secs. 1301-1302. The Committee has included two routine
administrative provisions carried in prior years.
Sec. 1303. Cooperative Acquisitions Program Revolving Fund
Audit. The Committee has included language adjusting the
requirement for the GAO audit of this revolving fund.
Sec. 1304. Provides authority to transfer funds between
Library of Congress account, subject to the approval of the
Committees on Appropriations.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional Printing and Binding
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $87,954,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 109,541,000
Committee recommendation................................ 95,365,000
The Committee recommends $95,365,000 for congressional
printing and binding. While this is an increase of $7,411,000
over the fiscal year 2007 level, it is $14,176,000 below the
request. The increase is necessary to fund significant prior-
year shortfalls in congressional printing and binding as well
as the production of the 2006 edition of the U.S. Code as
required by law. These prior-year requirements must be funded
or GPO could be at risk of a financial crisis in the coming
year. In addition, the amount would accommodate payroll and
inflationary increases.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2008. The Committee has not
recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give
GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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Appropriations Recommended
2007 Requested 2008 2008
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Congressional Record Program................................ $29,621,000 $27,981,000
Miscellaneous publications.................................. 3,835,000 4,097,000
U.S. Code, 2006 Edition..................................... 4,828,000 ...............
Miscellaneous printing and binding.......................... 18,651,000 20,009,000
Details to Congress......................................... 3,082,000 2,944,000
Document envelopes and document franks...................... 883,000 1,027,000
Business and committee calendars............................ 2,885,000 3,189,000
Bills, resolutions, and amendments.......................... 8,367,000 8,062,000
Committee reports........................................... 4,016,000 4,051,000
Documents................................................... 1,715,000 1,347,000
Hearings.................................................... 19,961,100 21,983,000
Committee prints............................................ 2,446,000 1,770,000
Shortfall, estimated........................................ (12,336,000) 13,081,000
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Total................................................. 87,954,100 109,541,000 $95,365,000
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Office of Superintendent of Documents
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $33,096,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 45,613,000
Committee recommendation................................ 38,231,000
The Committee recommends $38,231,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents. This
is an increase of $5,135,000 over the current year and a
decrease of $7,382,000 below the request. The increase is
required for costs related to the distribution of the 2006
edition of the U.S. Code, a statutory requirement which occurs
every 6 years, as well as payroll and inflationary increases.
Owing to budget constraints, the Committee has been unable to
fund certain information technology improvements.
This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses
associated with the distribution of Government documents to
depository and international exchange libraries, the cataloging
and indexing of Government publications, and the distribution
of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of
Congress and other Government agencies.
revolving fund
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 26,825,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,000,000
The Committee has recommended $5,000,000 for the revolving
fund, an increase of $4,000,000 over the current year and a
decrease of $21,825,000 below the request. The amount
recommended is for Release 2 of the ``Future Digital System''
[FDSys]. The Committee recognizes GPO is on the cusp of a major
transformation that requires significant resources. According
to GPO's concept of operations, FDSys will ingest, preserve,
and provide access to the information produced by the U.S.
Government and to the material currently in the custody of GPO
and Federal depository libraries. The Future Digital System
will enable GPO customers to obtain hard copy publications and
to electronically access the content they want, and it will
enable GPO to deliver that content in the formats its customers
desire. Budget constraints have required the Committee to
postpone Release 3 of FDSys, as well as other infrastructure
initiatives requested by GPO.
Owing to budget constraints, the Committee was unable to
recommend funding for other important projects such as the
replacement of GPO's 30-year old automated composition system.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2007....................................\1\ $489,001,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 531,263,000
Committee recommendation................................ 510,320,000
\1\ Includes $374,000 in supplemental appropriations in Public Law 110-
28.
The Committee recommends funding of $510,320,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Government Accountability Office,
a reduction of $12,484,000 below the request level.
Additionally, $7,510,000 is authorized in offsetting
collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for
conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a
total of $517,830,000.
The amount recommended will accommodate 3,221 full-time
equivalent employees, as well as uncontrollable pay and price
level increases and investments in technology improvements.
Technology Assessment.--The Committee recommends $750,000
and four full-time equivalent employees to establish a
permanent technology assessment function in the Government
Accountability Office. The Committee has decided not to
establish a separate entity to provide independent technology
assessment for the legislative branch owing to budget
constraints. In addition, GAO's focus on producing quality
reports that are professional, objective, fact-based, fair,
balanced, and nonpartisan is consistent with the needs of an
independent legislative branch technology assessment function.
The Committee notes that GAO's Center for Technology and
Engineering, which led the 2002 pilot program in technology
assessment, is staffed by engineers and scientists with
experience in systems engineering, software engineering, real-
time systems, computer security, cost estimation, and
biological technologies.
The Committee directs GAO to define an operational concept
for this line of work, adapted from current tested processes
and protocols. At a minimum, this capability would require: (1)
developing and maintaining relationships with relevant
congressional committees to facilitate the selection of
technology assessment topics; (2) keeping congressional
committees abreast of the results of technology assessments,
meeting with Members and staff, and preparing testimony
statements for relevant hearings; (3) developing and
maintaining relationships with key external experts and
organizations to remain informed about emerging technologies
and potential related public policy issues; (4) developing,
documenting, and refining processes for conducting technology
assessments; (5) consulting with independent experts and
conducting peer review of reports; (6) developing standards and
procedures for issuing technology assessment reports as
distinct from their audit products; and (7) developing metrics
to measure the value of the technology assessment capability.
The Committee directs GAO to report within 60 days of enactment
of this act on its operational concept for the technology
assessment function.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1401. The Committee recommends language, modeled after
the Contracts Disputes Act, authorizing a contract appeals
board for legislative branch agencies in GAO. The creation of a
single board will eliminate the administrative burden and
delays associated with creating a new board each time an appeal
involving a legislative branch agency is filed, and will
provide predictability and consistency across the agencies in
resolving appeals of claims arising under their contracts.
Sec. 1402. The Committee has included language, recommended
by GAO, repealing or modifying a number of congressional
mandates for GAO audits and reports. Most of the mandates
impose recurring requirements on GAO, and no longer yield
valuable findings. This work consumes resources that could be
applied to GAO work of higher priority to the Congress.
OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $13,860,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 14,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 13,500,000
The Committee recommends $13,500,000 as a payment to the
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. The Center for Russian
Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000
(Public Law 106-554) as a legislative branch entity. The Fiscal
Year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law
108-7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to
the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of
the program to include Newly Independent States of the former
Soviet Union including the Baltic States. The mission of the
Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and
Newly Independent States at all levels of government to gain
significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market
economic system and the operation of American democratic
institutions through visits to comparable governments and
communities in the United States.
JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $430,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 430,000
Committee recommendation................................ 430,000
The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the
Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The
Committee recommends the budget request of $430,000 as
authorized by 2 U.S.C. 1105, for the Center's congressional
staff training and development programs.
TITLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Included are several routine general provisions carried
annually in the bill (secs. 201-208), as follows:
Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service
and maintenance of private vehicles, except under such
regulations as may be promulgated by the House Administration
Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee,
respectively.
Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of
appropriations to the fiscal year for which it is expressly
provided in the bill accompanying this report.
Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title
designation for a staff position created in this act, and not
specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is
to be made permanent law by this act. Further, any pay rate and
title change for a position provided for in the 1929 Act is to
be made permanent law by this act and any changes in the
official expenses of Members, officers, and committees, and in
the clerk hire of the House and Senate are to be made permanent
law by this act.
Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such
contracts are matters of public record and are available for
public inspection.
Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for
the payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law
104-1.
Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities
participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers
Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.
Section 207 pertains to the House.
Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to
other agencies.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on
general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each
Committee amendment to the House bill ``which proposes an item
of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions
of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or
resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.''
The Committee has recommended no such funding.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 21, 2007,
the Committee ordered reported en bloc: an original bill making
appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2008, and authorized the chairman of the Committee or the
chairman of the subcommittee to offer the text of the Senate
bill as a Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute to
the House companion measure; and an original bill (S. 1686)
making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, and
authorized the chairman of the Committee or the chairman of the
Legislative Branch subcommittee to offer the substance of the
original bill, plus House items as passed by the House, as a
Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute to the House
companion measure; with each bill subject to amendment and
subject to the budget allocations, by a recorded vote of 29-0,
a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairman Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Johnson
Ms. Landrieu
Mr. Reed
Mr. Lautenberg
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. Brownback
Mr. Allard
Mr. Alexander
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports
on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute
or part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or
part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a
comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution
making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof
proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and
italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical
devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the
bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by
the Committee.''
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black
brackets; new matter is printed in italic; and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS
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CHAPTER 3--COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS
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Sec. 32b. Expense allowance of President pro tempore of Senate; methods
of payment; taxability
Effective with fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year
thereafter, there is hereby authorized an expense allowance for
the President Pro Tempore which shall not exceed $40,000 each
fiscal year. The President Pro Tempore may receive the expense
allowance (1) as reimbursement for actual expenses incurred
upon certification and documentation of such expenses by the
President Pro Tempore, or (2) in equal monthly payments. Such
amounts paid to the President Pro Tempore as reimbursement of
actual expenses incurred upon certification and documentation
pursuant to this provision, shall not be reported as income,
and the expenses so reimbursed shall not be allowed as a
deduction, under title 26.
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2003 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 108-7 applicable to fiscal year 2003
and each fiscal year thereafter, see section 1(f) of Pub. L.
108-7, set out as a note under section 31a-1 of this title.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS OF THE SENATE
Pub. L. 108-7, div. H, title I, Sec. 7, Feb. 20, 2003, 117
Stat. 350, as amended by Pub. L. 108-447, div. G, title I,
Secs. 4, 13(b), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3169, 3171, provided
that:
``(a) * * *
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``(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on
the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply only with
respect to the 108th Congress [and the 109th Congress], the
109th Congress, and the 110th Congress.''
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CHAPTER 4--OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
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Sec. 61-1. Gross rate of compensation of employees paid by Secretary of
Senate
(a) Annual rate; certification
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(e) Gross rate of compensation of employee of committee of
Senate employed by joint committee, select committee,
or standing committee
(1), (2) Repealed. Pub. L. 96-304, title I, Sec. 112(b)(1),
July 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 892.
[(3) No employee of a committee of the Senate shall be paid
at a gross rate in excess of $160,164, in case of an employee
of a joint committee the expenses of which are paid from the
contingent fund of the Senate, $160,659, in case of an employee
of a select committee (including the conference majority and
conference minority of the Senate), or $162,515, in case of an
employee of any standing committee (including the majority and
minority policy committees) of the Senate. For the purpose of
this paragraph, an employee of a subcommittee shall be
considered to be an employee of the full committee.]
(3)(A) In this paragraph--
(i) the term ``committee of the Senate''
means--
(I) any standing committee
(including the majority and minority
policy committees) of the Senate;
(II) any select committee
(including the conference majority and
conference minority of the Senate); or
(III) any joint committee the
expenses of which are paid from the
contingent fund of the Senate; and
(ii) an employee of a subcommittee shall be
considered to be an employee of the full
committee.
(B) Subject to adjustment as provided by law, no
employee of a committee of the Senate shall be paid at
a per annum gross rate in excess of $162,515.
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Sec. 69a. Orientation seminars, etc., for new Senators, Senate
officials, or members of staffs of Senators or
Senate officials; payment of expenses
Effective July 1, 1979, there is authorized an expense
allowance for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate and the
Office of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate which
shall not exceed [$25,000] $30,000 each fiscal year for each
such office. Payments made under this section shall be
reimbursements only for actual expenses (including meals and
food-related expenses) incurred in the course of conducting
orientation seminars for Senators, Senate officials, or members
of the staffs of Senators or Senate officials and other similar
meetings, in the Capitol Building or the Senate Office
Buildings. Such payments shall be made upon certification and
documentation of such expenses by the Secretary and Sergeant at
Arms, respectively, and shall be made out of the contingent
fund of the Senate upon vouchers signed by the Secretary and
the Sergeant at Arms, respectively. Amounts received as
reimbursement of such expenses shall not be reported as income,
and the expenses so reimbursed shall not be allowed as a
deduction, under title 26.
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CHAPTER 5--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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Sec. 167. Buildings and grounds; designation of employees as police
[The Librarian of Congress may designate employees of the
Library of Congress as police for duty with respect to the
Library of Congress buildings and adjacent streets. The rank
structure and pay for employees so designated shall be the same
as the rank structure and pay for the Capitol Police.]
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[Sec. 167a. Public use of Library of Congress grounds
[Public travel in and occupancy of the Library of Congress
grounds is restricted to the sidewalks and other paved
surfaces.]
[Sec. 167b. Sales, advertisements, and solicitations in Library
buildings and grounds
[It shall be unlawful to offer or expose any article for
sale in the Library of Congress buildings or grounds; to
display any sign, placard, or other form of advertisement
therein; or to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or
contributions therein.]
[Sec. 167c. Injuries to Library property
[It shall be unlawful to step or climb upon, remove, or in
any way injure any statue, seat, wall fountain, or other
erection or achitectural feature, or any tree, shrub, plant, or
turf in the Library of Congress buildings or grounds.]
[Sec. 167d. Firearms or fireworks; speeches; objectionable language in
Library buildings and grounds
[It shall be unlawful to discharge any firearm, firework or
explosive, set fire to any combustible, make any harangue or
oration, or utter loud, threatening, or abusive language in the
Library of Congress buildings or grounds.]
[Sec. 167e. Parades, assemblages or display of flags in Library
buildings and grounds
[It shall be unlawful to parade, stand, or move in
processions or assemblages in the Library of Congress buildings
or grounds, or to display therein any flag, banner, or device
designed or adapted tobring into public notice any party,
organization, or movement.]
[Sec. 167f. Regulations for Library buildings and grounds; publication;
effective date
[(a) In addition to the restrictions and requirements
specified in sections 2 to 6, inclusive, of this Act, the
Librarian of Congress may prescribe such regulations as may be
deemed necessary for the adequate protection of the Library of
Congress buildings and grounds and of persons and property
therein, and for the maintenance of suitable order and decorum
within the Library of Congress buildings and grounds.]
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[Sec. 167g. Prosecution and punishment of offenses in Library buildings
and grounds
[Whoever violates any provision of sections 167a to 167e of
this title, or of any regulation prescribed under section 167f
of this title, commits a Class B misdemeanor, prosecution for
such offenses to be had in the Superior Court of the District
of Columbia upon information by the United States attorney or
any of his assistants: Provided, That in any case where, in the
commission of any such offense, public property is damaged in
an amount exceeding $100, the person commits a Class D felony.]
[Sec. 167h. Jurisdiction of police within Library buildings, grounds,
and adjacent streets
[The police provided for in section 167 of this title shall
have the power, within the Library of Congress buildings and
grounds and adjacent streets, to enforce and make arrests for
violations of any provision of sections 167a to 167e of this
title, of any regulation prescribed under section 167f of this
title, or of any law of the United States, any law of the
District of Columbia, or of any State, or any regulation
promulgated pursuant thereto: Provided, That the Metropolitan
Police force of the District of Columbia are authorized to make
arrests within the Library of Congress buildings and grounds
for any violations of any such laws or regulations, but such
authority shall not be construed as authorizing the
Metropolitan Police force, except with the consent or upon the
request of the Librarian of Congress or his assistants, to
enter the Library of Congress buildings to make arrests in
response to complaints or to serve warrants or to patrol the
Library of Congress buildings or grounds.]
Sec. 167i. Suspension of prohibitions against use of Library buildings
and grounds
In order to permit the observance of authorized ceremonies
within the Library of Congress buildings and grounds, the
Librarian of Congress may suspend for such occasions so much of
the prohibitions contained in sections [2 to 6, inclusive, of
this Act] 5103 and 5104 of title 40, United States Code, as may
be necessary for the occasion, but only if responsible officers
shall have been appointed, and arrangements determined which
are adequate, in the judgment of the Librarian, for the
maintenance of suitable order and decorum in the proceedings,
and for the protection of the Library buildings and grounds and
of persons and property therein.
Sec. 167j. Area comprising Library of Congress grounds; ``buildings and
grounds'' defined
(a) [For the purposes of this Act the] The Library of
Congress grounds shall be held to extend to the line of the
face of the east curb of First Street Southeast, between B
Street Southeast and East Capitol Street; to the line of the
face of the south curb of East Capitol Street, between First
Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast; to the line of
the face of the west curb of Second Street Southeast, between
East Capitol Street and B Street Southeast; to the line of the
face of the north curb of B Street Southeast, between First
Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast; and to the line
of the face of the east curb of Second Street Southeast,
between Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast and the north side of the
alley separating the Library Annex Building and the Folger
Shakespeare Library; to the line of the north side of the same
alley, between Second Street Southeast and Third Street
Southeast; to the line of the face of the west curb of Third
Street Southeast, between the north side of the same alley and
B Street Southeast; to the line of the face of the north curb
of B Street Southeast, between Third Street Southeast and
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast; to the line of the face of the
northeast curb of Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, between B
Street Southeast and Second Street Southeast.
(b) [For the purposes of this Act, the] The term ``Library
of Congress buildings and grounds'' shall include (1) the whole
or any part of any building or structure which is occupied
under lease or otherwise by the Library of Congress and is
subject to supervision and control by the Librarian of
Congress, (2) the land upon which there is situated any
building or structure which is occupied wholly by the Library
of Congress, and (3) any subway or enclosed passageway
connecting two or more buildings or structures occupied in
whole or in part by the Library of Congress.
(c) [For the purposes of this Act, the] The term ``Library
of Congress buildings and grounds'' shall include (1) all real
property in lot 51 in square 869 in the District of Columbia,
as that lot appears on the records in the office of the
Surveyor of the District of Columbia on August 1, 1990,
extending to the outer face of the curbs of the square in which
it is located and including all alleys or parts of alleys and
streets within the lot lines and curb lines surrounding such
real property, and (2) improvements to such real property.
(d) [For the purposes of this Act, the] The term ``Library
of Congress buildings and grounds'' shall include the following
property:
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Sec. 182. Cooperative Acquisitions Program Revolving Fund
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(e) Annual report
[Not later than March 31 of each year, the Librarian of
Congress shall prepare and submit to Congress an audited
financial statement for the revolving fund for the preceding
fiscal year. The audit shall be conducted in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards for financial audits issued by
the Comptroller General of the United States.]
(e) Audit.--The revolving fund shall be subject to audit by
the Comptroller General at the Comptroller General's
discretion.
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CHAPTER 22B--HUNGER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
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Sec. 1161. Hunger fellowship program
(a) Short title; findings
* * * * * * *
(f) Expenditures; audits
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the program
from the amounts described in subsection (e)(3) of this section
and subsection (g)(3)(A) of this section such sums as the Board
determines are necessary to enable the program to carry out the
provisions of this section.
* * * * * * *
(4) Audit by GAO
(A) In general
The Comptroller General of the United
States [shall] may conduct an [annual] audit of
the accounts of the program.
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CHAPTER 24--CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
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SUBCHAPTER III--OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
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Sec. 1382. Officers, staff, and other personnel
(a) Executive Director
(1) Appointment and removal
(A) In general
* * * * * * *
(C) Disqualifications
The disqualifications in section 1381(d)(2)
of this title shall apply to the appointment of
the Executive Director, except that an
individual shall not be disqualified for
appointment to the office of Executive Director
solely by reason of service as an officer or
employee of the Office during the 4-year period
described under section 301(d)(2)(B).
[(2) Compensation
[The Chair may fix the compensation of the
Executive Director. The rate of pay for the Executive
Director may not exceed the annual rate of basic pay
prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under
section 5316 of title 5.
[(3) Term
[The term of office of the Executive Director shall
be a single term of 5 years, except that the first
Executive Director shall have a single term of 7
years.]
(2) Compensation.--
(A) Authority to fix compensation.--The
Chair may fix the compensation of the Executive
Director.
(B) Limitation.--The rate of pay for the
Executive Director may not exceed the lesser
of--
(i) the highest annual rate of
compensation of any officer of the
Senate; or
(ii) the highest annual rate of
compensation of any officer of the
House of Representatives.
(3) Term.--The term of office of the Executive
Director shall be 5 years. An individual may be
appointed to more than 1 term.
* * * * * * *
(c) General Counsel
(1) In general
The Chair, subject to the approval of the Board, shall
appoint a General Counsel. Selection and appointment of the
General Counsel shall be without regard to political
affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the
duties of the Office. The disqualifications in section
1381(d)(2) of this title shall apply to the appointment of a
General Counsel, except that an individual shall not be
disqualified for appointment to the office of General Counsel
solely by reason of service as an officer or employee of the
Office during the 4-year period described under section
301(d)(2)(B).
[(2) Compensation
[The Chair may fix the compensation of the General
Counsel. The rate of pay for the General Counsel may
not exceed the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for
level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of
title 5.]
(2) Compensation.--
(A) Authority to fix compensation.--The
Chair may fix the compensation of the General
Counsel.
(B) Limitation.--The rate of pay for the
General Counsel may not exceed the lesser of--
(i) the highest annual rate of
compensation of any officer of the
Senate; or
(ii) the highest annual rate of
compensation of any officer of the
House of Representatives.
* * * * * * *
[(5) Term
[The term of office of the General Counsel
shall be a single term of 5 years.]
(5) Term.--The term of office of the General
Counsel shall be 5 years. An individual may be
appointed to more than 1 term.
* * * * * * *
(e) Detailed personnel
The Executive Director may, with the prior consent of the
department or agency of the Federal Government concerned, use
on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of
personnel of any such department or agency, including the
services of members or personnel of the [General Accounting
Office] Government Accountability Office Personnel Appeals
Board.
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CHAPTER 29--CAPITOL POLICE
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SUBCHAPTER I--ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
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Part A--General
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Sec. 1901. Establishment; officer appointments
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TRANSFER OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS POLICE TO CAPITOL POLICE
* * * * * * *
Pub. L. 108-7, div. H, title I, Sec. 1015, Feb. 20, 2003,
117 Stat. 362, provided that:
``(a) * * *
``(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
``(2) Effect on personnel.--
``(A) Annual and sick leave.--Any annual or
sick leave to the credit of an individual
transferred under paragraph (1) shall be
transferred to the credit of that individual as
an employee of the United States Capitol
Police.
[``(B) Service performed for retirement
purposes.--For those Library of Congress Police
employees transferred under paragraph (1)(A),
any period of service performed by a Library of
Congress Police employee shall be deemed to be
service performed as a member of the United
States Capitol Police for purposes of chapters
83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code.]
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SUBCHAPTER II--POWERS AND DUTIES
* * * * * * *
Sec. 1961. Policing of Capitol Buildings and Grounds
(a) The Capitol Police shall police the United States
Capitol Buildings and Grounds under the direction of the
Capitol Police Board, consisting of the Sergeant at Arms of the
United States Senate, the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, and shall
have the power to enforce the provisions of this section,
sections 1922, 1966, 1967, and 1969 of this title (and
regulations promulgated under section 1969 of this title), and
chapter 51 of title 40, and to make arrests within the United
States Capitol Buildings and Grounds for any violations of any
law of the United States, of the District of Columbia, or of
any State, or any regulation promulgated pursuant thereto:
Provided, That for the fiscal year for which appropriations are
made by this Act the Capitol Police shall have the additional
authority to make arrests within the District of Columbia for
crimes of violence, as defined in section 16 of title 18,
committed within the Capitol Buildings and Grounds and shall
have the additional authority to make arrests, without a
warrant, for crimes of violence, as defined in section 16 of
title 18, committed in the presence of any member of the
Capitol Police performing official duties: Provided further,
That the Metropolitan Police force of the District of Columbia
are authorized to make arrests within the United States Capitol
Buildings and Grounds for any violation of any such laws or
regulations, but such authority shall not be construed as
authorizing the Metropolitan Police force, except with the
consent or upon the request of the Capitol Police Board, to
enter such buildings to make arrests in response to complaints
or to serve warrants or to patrol the United States Capitol
Buildings and Grounds. For the purpose of this section, the
word ``grounds'' shall include the House Office Buildings
parking areas and that part or parts of property which have
been or hereafter are acquired in the District of Columbia by
the Architect of the Capitol, or by an officer of the Senate or
the House, by lease, purchase, intergovernment transfer, or
otherwise, for the use of the Senate, the House, or the
Architect of the Capitol.
* * * * * * *
(c) * * *
(d) For purposes of this section, ``United States Capitol
Buildings and Grounds'' shall include the Library of Congress
buildings and grounds described under section 11 of the Act
entitled ``An Act relating to the policing of the buildings of
the Library of Congress'', approved August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C.
167j), except that in a case of buildings or grounds not
located in the District of Columbia, the authority granted to
the Metropolitan Police Force of the District of Columbia shall
be granted to any police force within whose jurisdiction the
buildings or grounds are located.
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CHAPTER 30--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CAPITOL COMPLEX
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SUBCHAPTER V--HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FINE ARTS
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Part B--Senate Commission on Art
* * * * * * *
Sec. 2107. Conservation, restoration, replication, or replacement of
items in United States Senate Collection
(a) Use of moneys in Senate contingent fund
Effective with the fiscal year ending September 30, [2007]
2008, and each fiscal year thereafter, subject to the approval
of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, any
unexpended and unobligated funds in the appropriation account
for the ``Secretary of the Senate'' within the contingent fund
of the Senate which have not been withdrawn in accordance with
section 102a of this title, shall be available for the expenses
incurred, without regard to the fiscal year in which incurred,
for the purchase of art and historical objects for the United
States Senate Collection, for exhibits and public education
relating to the United States Senate Collection, for
administrative and transitional expenses of the Senate
Commission on Art, and for the conservation, restoration, and
replication or replacement, in whole or in part, of works of
art, historical objects, documents, or material relating to
historical matters for placement or exhibition within the
Senate wing of the United States Capitol, any Senate Office
Building, or any room, corridor, or other space therein. In the
case of replication or replacement of such works, objects,
documents, or material, the funds available under this
subsection shall be available for any such works, objects,
documents, or material previously contained within the Senate
wing of the Capitol, or a work, object, document, or material
historically accurate.
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Part D--Miscellaneous
* * * * * * *
Sec. 2131a. Eligibility for placement of statues in National Statuary
Hall
(a) Eligibility
No statue of any individual may be placed in National
Statuary Hall until after the expiration of the 10-year period
which begins on the date of the individual's death.
(b) Exceptions
Subsection (a) of this section does not apply with respect
to--
(1) the statue obtained and placed in National
Statuary Hall under this Act; or
(2) any statue provided and furnished by a State
under section 2131 of this title or any replacement
statue provided by a State under section 2132 of this
title.
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 109-
116, Dec. 1, 2005, 119 Stat. 2524, which enacted this section
and provisions set out as a note under this section. For
complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
PLACEMENT OF STATUE OF ROSA PARKS IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL
Pub. L. 109-116, Sec. 1, Dec. 1, 2005, 119 Stat. 2524,
provided that:
``(a) Obtaining Statue.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Committee on the
Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of
Rosa Parks, under such terms and conditions as the Joint
Committee considers appropriate consistent with applicable law.
The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol
to enter into the agreement required under this subsection on
its behalf, under such terms and conditions as the Joint
Committee may require.
``(b) Placement.--The Joint Committee shall place the
statue obtained under subsection (a) in the United States
Capitol in a suitable permanent location in National Statuary
Hall.''
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TITLE 5--GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
* * * * * * *
PART III--EMPLOYEES
* * * * * * *
Subpart D--Pay and Allowances
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 57--TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUBSISTENCE
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER II--TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES; NEW APPOINTEES,
STUDENT TRAINEES, AND TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES
Sec. 5721. Definitions
For the purpose of this subchapter--
(1) ``agency'' means--
(A) * * *
* * * * * * *
(G) the Architect of the Capitol;
[(G)] (H) the Government Printing Office;
and
[(H)] (I) the government of the District of
Columbia;
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER IV--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 5753. Recruitment and relocation bonuses
(a)(1) This section may be applied to--
* * * * * * *
(g) The Office may prescribe regulations to carry out this
section, including regulations relating to the
repayment of a bonus under this section in appropriate
circumstances when the agreed-upon service period has
not been completed.
(h) With regard to the application of this section to
employees of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the
Botanic Garden, the authorities and reporting responsibilities
of the Office of Personnel Management shall be exercised by the
Architect of the Capitol.
* * * * * * *
Sec. 5754. Retention bonuses
(a)(1) This section may be applied to--
* * * * * * *
(h) The Office may prescribe regulations to carry out this
section.
(i) With regard to the application of this section to
employees of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the
Botanic Garden, the authorities and reporting responsibilities
of the Office of Personnel Management shall be exercised by the
Architect of the Capitol.
* * * * * * *
TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 12--IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER II--IMMIGRATION
* * * * * * *
Part V--Adjustment and Change of Status
* * * * * * *
Sec. 1255. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person
admitted for permanent residence
* * * * * * *
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN HAITIAN NATIONALS
Pub. L. 105-277, div. A, Sec. 101(h) [title IX, Sec. 902],
Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-480, 2681-538; as amended by Pub.
L. 106-386, div. B, title V, Sec. 1511(a), Oct. 28, 2000, 114
Stat. 1532; Pub. L. 106-554, Sec. 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XV,
Sec. 1505(b)(1)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A-326;
Pub. L. 109-162, title VIII, Sec. 824(a), Jan. 5, 2006, 119
Stat. 3063, provided that:
[``(a) Adjustment of Status.--
* * * * * * *
[``(k) Not later than 6 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act [Oct. 21, 1998], and every 6 months
thereafter (until all applications for adjustment of status
under this section have been finally adjudicated), the
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the
Committees on the Judiciary and the Committees on
Appropriations of the United States House of Representatives
and the United States Senate a report containing the following:
[``(1)(A) The number of aliens who applied for
adjustment of status under subsection (a), including a
breakdown specifying the number of such applicants who
are described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of
subsection (b)(1), respectively.
[``(B) The number of aliens described in
subparagraph (A) whose status was adjusted under this
section, including a breakdown described in the
subparagraph.
[``(2)(A) The number of aliens who applied for
adjustment of status under subsection (d), including a
breakdown specifying the number of such applicants who
are sponsors, children, or unmarried sons or daughters
described in such subsection, respectively.
[``(B) The number of aliens described in
subparagraph (A) whose status was adjusted under this
section, including a breakdown described in the
subparagraph.'']
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TITLE 36--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
* * * * * * *
Subtitle I--Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
* * * * * * *
Part A--Observances and Ceremonies
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 1--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
* * * * * * *
NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE
Pub. L. 106-579, Dec. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 3078, provided
that:
[``SEC. 11. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS.
[``(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United
States shall audit, on an annual basis, the financial
transactions of the Commission (including financial
transactions involving donated funds) in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards.
[``(b) Access.--The Commission shall ensure that the
Comptroller General, in conducting an audit under this section,
has--
[``(1) access to all books, accounts, financial
records, reports, files, and other papers, items, or
property in use by the Commission, as necessary to
facilitate the audit; and
[``(2) full ability to verify the financial
transactions of the Commission, including access to any
financial records or securities held for the Commission
by depositories, fiscal agents, or custodians.]
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TITLE 40--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
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SUBTITLE II--PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS
* * * * * * *
Part B--United States Capitol
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CHAPTER 51--UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 5101. Definition
In this chapter, the term ``Capitol Buildings'' means the
United States Capitol, the Senate and House Office Buildings
and garages, the Capitol Power Plant, all buildings on the real
property described under section 5102(c) (including the
Administrative Building of the United States Botanic Garden),
all buildings on the real property described under section
5102(d), all subways and enclosed passages connecting two or
more of those structures, and the real property underlying and
enclosed by any of those structures.
Sec. 5102. Legal description and jurisdiction of United States Capitol
Grounds
(a) Legal Description. * * *
* * * * * * *
(c) * * *
(d) Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided under paragraph
(2), the United States Capitol Grounds shall include
the Library of Congress grounds described under section
11 of the Act entitled ``An Act relating to the
policing of the buildings of the Library of Congress'',
approved August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167j).
(2) Authority of librarian of congress.--
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the Librarian
of Congress shall retain authority over the Library of
Congress buildings and grounds in accordance with
section 1 of the Act of June 29, 1922 (2 U.S.C. 141; 42
Stat. 715).
(d) Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided under paragraph
(2), the United States Capitol Grounds shall include
the Library of Congress grounds described under section
11 of the Act entitled ``An Act relating to the
policing of the buildings of the Library of Congress'',
approved August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167j).
(2) Authority of librarian of congress.--
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the Librarian
of Congress shall retain authority over the Library of
Congress buildings and grounds in accordance with
section 1 of the Act of June 29, 1922 (2 U.S.C. 141; 42
Stat. 715).
Sec. 5104. Unlawful activities
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(e) * * *
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(2) Violent entry and disorderly conduct.--An
individual or group of individuals may not willfully
and knowingly--
(A) enter or remain on the floor of either
House of Congress or in any cloakroom or lobby
adjacent to that floor, in the Rayburn Room of
the House of Representatives, or in the Marble
Room of the Senate, unless authorized to do so
pursuant to rules adopted, or an authorization
given, by that House;
(B) enter or remain in the gallery of
either House of Congress in violation of rules
governing admission to the gallery adopted by
that House or pursuant to an authorization
given by that House;
[(C) with the intent to disrupt the orderly
conduct of official business, enter or remain
in a room in any of the Capitol Buildings set
aside or designated for the use of either House
of Congress or a Member, committee, officer, or
employee of Congress or either House of
Congress;]
(C) with the intent to disrupt the orderly
conduct of official business, enter or remain
in a room in any of the Capitol Buildings set
aside or designated for the use of--
(i) either House of Congress or a
Member, committee, officer, or employee
of Congress, or either House of
Congress; or
(ii) the Library of Congress.
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TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
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CHAPTER 7--SOCIAL SECURITY
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER XVIII--HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED
* * * * * * *
Part E--Miscellaneous Provisions
Sec. 1395ss. Certification of medicare supplemental health insurance
policies
(a) Submission of policy by insurer
* * * * * * *
(r) Required ratio of aggregate benefits to aggregate premiums
(1) A medicare supplemental policy may not be issued or
renewed (or otherwise provide coverage after the date described
in subsection (p)(1)(C) of this section) in any State unless--
* * * * * * *
(5)[(A) The Comptroller General shall periodically, not
less often than once every 3 years,] The Secretary may perform
audits with respect to the compliance of medicare supplemental
policies with the loss ratio requirements of this subsection
and shall report the results of such audits to the State
involved [and to the Secretary].
[(B) The Secretary may independently perform such
compliance audits.]
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CHAPTER 23--DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY
* * * * * * *
DIVISION A--ATOMIC ENERGY
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER XIII--GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION
* * * * * * *
RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
* * * * * * *
[``SEC. 14. GAO REPORTS.
[``(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date
of enactment of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Amendments of 2000, and every 18 months thereafter, the
Government Accountability Office shall submit a report to
Congress containing a detailed accounting of the administration
of this Act by the Department of Justice.
[``(b) Contents.--Each report submitted under this section
shall include an analysis of--
[``(1) claims, awards, and administrative costs
under this Act; and
[``(2) the budget of the Department of Justice
relating to this Act.'']
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999, PUBLIC LAW 106-113
* * * * * * *
TITLE V--INTERNATIONAL DEBT RELIEF
* * * * * * *
SEC. 504. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(e) Annual Report by GAO on Consistency of IMF Practices
With Statutory Policies.--The Comptroller General of the United
States shall annually prepare and submit to the Congress of the
United States a written report on the extent to which the
practices of the International Monetary Fund are consistent
with the policies of the United States, as expressly contained
in Federal law applicable to the International Monetary Fund.]
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CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001, PUBLIC LAW 106-554
* * * * * * *
APPENDIX B--H.R. 5657
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in
the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Legislative
Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes, namely:
TITLE I--CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
SENATE
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TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
* * * * * * *
[Sec. 314. Review of Proposed Changes to Export Thresholds
for Computers. Not more than 50 days after the date of the
submission of the report referred to in subsection (d) of
section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1998 (50 U.S.C. App. 2404 note), the Comptroller
General of the United States shall submit an assessment to
Congress which contains an analysis of the new computer
performance levels being proposed by the President under such
section.]
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VETERANS HEALTH PROGRAMS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004, PUBLIC LAW 108-422
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TITLE VI--OTHER MATTERS
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SEC. 604. ANNUAL REPORTS ON WAITING TIMES FOR APPOINTMENTS FOR
SPECIALTY CARE.
(a) * * *
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(c) Certification on Report Information.--[The Comptroller
General of the United States] The Inspector General of the
Department of Veterans Affairs shall certify to the committees
of Congress referred to in subsection (a) whether or not each
report under this section is accurate.
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BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount of Committee Amount of
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution
for 2008: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch:
Mandatory............................................... 126 126 126 \1\ 126
Discretionary........................................... 4,051 2,786 4,178 \1\ 2,924
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2008.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\ 2,434
2009.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 340
2010.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 85
2011.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 14
2012 and future years................................... ........... ........... ........... 4
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ...........
2008.......................................................
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\1\ Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\ Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.NA: Not applicable.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND
AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee
recommendation compared
2007 Budget Committee with (+ or -)
appropriation estimate recommendation ----------------------------
2007 Budget
appropriation estimate
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Deceased Members of CongressGratuities, deceased members.......... ............. ............ 165 +165 +165Expense allowances:
Vice President.................... 20 20 20 ............. ............
President Pro Tempore of the 40 40 40 ............. ............
Senate...........................
Majority Leader of the Senate..... 40 40 40 ............. ............
Minority Leader of the Senate..... 40 40 40 ............. ............
Majority Whip of the Senate....... 10 10 10 ............. ............
Minority Whip of the Senate....... 10 10 10 ............. ............
President Pro Tempore Emeritus of 15 15 15 ............. ............
the Senate.......................
Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ............. ............
Conference Committee.............
Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ............. ............
Conference Committee.............
Chairman of the Majority Policy 5 5 5 ............. ............
Committee........................
Chairman of the Minority Policy 5 5 5 ............. ............
Committee........................
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Subtotal, expense allowances.... 195 195 195 ............. ............Representation allowances for the 30 30 30 ............. ............
Majority and Minority Leaders........
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Total, Expense allowances and 225 225 225 ............. ............
representation................. Salaries, Officers and EmployeesOffice of the Vice President.......... 2,201 2,316 2,316 +115 ............
Office of the President Pro Tempore... 584 620 620 +36 ............
Office of the President Pro Tempore 293 309 309 +16 ............
Emeritus.............................
Offices of the Majority and Minority 4,375 4,796 4,796 +421 ............
Leaders..............................
Offices of the Majority and Minority 2,668 2,912 2,912 +244 ............
Whips................................
Committee on Appropriations........... 13,880 14,915 14,600 +720 -315
Conference committees................. 2,969 3,174 3,174 +205 ............
Offices of the Secretaries of the 735 778 778 +43 ............
Conference of the Majority and the
Conference of the Minority...........
Policy Committees..................... 3,074 3,240 3,240 +166 ............
Office of the Chaplain................ 357 379 379 +22 ............
Office of the Secretary............... 21,054 23,500 22,388 +1,334 -1,112
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 57,251 64,443 62,000 +4,749 -2,443
Doorkeeper...........................
Offices of the Secretaries for the 1,598 1,684 1,684 +86 ............
Majority and Minority................
Agency contributions and related 37,473 43,585 41,100 +3,627 -2,485
expenses.............................
Outlays............................... ............. ............ .............. ............. ............
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Total, Salaries, officers and 148,512 166,651 160,296 +11,784 -6,355
employees...................... Office of the Legislative Counsel of
the SenateSalaries and expenses................. 5,491 6,280 6,280 +789 ............ Office of Senate Legal CounselSalaries and expenses................. 1,317 1,439 1,439 +122 ............
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of 24 24 24 ............. ............
the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate, and
Secretaries for the Majority and
Minority of the Senate: Expenses
allowances........................... Contingent Expenses of the SenateInquiries and investigations.......... 120,692 138,644 129,000 +8,308 -9,644
Expenses of United States Senate 520 520 520 ............. ............
Caucus on International Narcotics
Control..............................
Secretary of the Senate............... 1,980 2,000 2,000 +20 ............
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the 142,000 162,450 145,189 +3,189 -17,261
Senate...............................
Miscellaneous items................... 17,000 18,737 17,528 +528 -1,209
Senators' Official Personnel and 365,453 396,065 379,065 +13,612 -17,000
Office Expense Account............... Official Mail CostsExpenses.............................. 300 300 300 ............. ............
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Total, Contingent expenses of 647,945 718,716 673,602 +25,657 -45,114
the Senate.....................
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Total, Senate................... 803,514 893,335 842,031 +38,517 -51,304 JOINT ITEMSJoint Economic Committee.............. 4,308 4,398 4,398 +90 ............
Joint Committee on Taxation........... 8,773 9,416 9,416 +643 ............
Joint Congressional Committee on ............. 1,250 1,250 +1,250 ............
Inaugural Ceremonies................. Office of the Attending PhysicianMedical supplies, equipment, expenses, 2,520 2,820 2,820 +300 ............
and allowances.......................
Capitol Guide Service and Special 8,524 10,876 7,864 -660 -3,012
Services Office......................
Statements of Appropriations.......... 30 30 30 ............. ............
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Total, Joint items.............. 24,155 28,790 25,778 +1,623 -3,012 CAPITOL POLICESalaries.............................. 217,135 ............ 225,930 +8,795 +225,930
General expenses...................... 38,500 ............ 58,070 +19,570 +58,070
Salaries and expenses................. ............. 299,070 .............. ............. -299,070
Emergency appropriations.............. 10,000 ............ .............. -10,000 ............
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Total, Capitol Police........... 265,635 299,070 284,000 +18,365 -15,070 OFFICE OF COMPLIANCESalaries and expenses................. 3,103 4,106 3,806 +703 -300 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICESalaries and expenses................. 35,204 37,972 38,510 +3,306 +538 ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOLGeneral administration................ 77,128 87,714 81,584 +4,456 -6,130
Capitol building...................... 23,886 29,480 25,247 +1,361 -4,233
Capitol grounds....................... 7,577 10,225 9,915 +2,338 -310
Senate office buildings............... 67,202 87,248 71,048 +3,846 -16,200
Capitol Power Plant................... 79,847 119,226 91,447 +11,600 -27,779
Offsetting collections............ -6,534 -8,000 -8,000 -1,466 ............
Emergency appropriations.......... 50,000 ............ .............. -50,000 ............
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Net subtotal, Capitol Power 123,313 111,226 83,447 -39,866 -27,779
Plant..........................Library buildings and grounds......... 27,692 42,788 28,061 +369 -14,727
Capitol police buildings and grounds.. 11,768 18,816 15,116 +3,348 -3,700
Botanic Garden........................ 7,697 9,707 9,363 +1,666 -344
Capitol Visitor Center................ 43,758 ............ 28,753 -15,005 +28,753
CVC Project (cost-to-complete).... ............. 20,000 .............. ............. -20,000
CVC Operations.................... ............. 13,884 .............. ............. -13,884
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Total, Capitol Visitor Center... 43,758 33,884 28,753 -15,005 -5,131
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Total, Architect of the Capitol. 390,021 431,088 352,534 -37,487 -78,554 LIBRARY OF CONGRESSSalaries and expenses................. 387,597 467,452 407,811 +20,214 -59,641
Authority to spend receipts....... -6,350 -6,350 -6,350 ............. ............
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses. 381,247 461,102 401,461 +20,214 -59,641Rescissions........................... -49,549 ............ .............. +49,549 ............
Copyright Office, salaries and 58,420 51,562 50,102 -8,318 -1,460
expenses.............................
Authority to spend receipts....... -35,758 -35,373 -45,196 -9,438 -9,823
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Subtotal, Copyright Office...... 22,662 16,189 4,906 -17,756 -11,283Congressional Research Service, 100,786 108,702 102,892 +2,106 -5,810
salaries and expenses................
Books for the blind and physically 53,614 75,623 67,690 +14,076 -7,933
handicapped, Salaries and expenses...
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Subtotal, Library of Congress... 508,760 661,616 576,949 +68,189 -84,667
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Total, Library of Congress...... 508,760 661,616 576,949 +68,189 -84,667 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICECongressional printing and binding.... 87,954 109,541 95,365 +7,411 -14,176 Office of Superintendent of DocumentsSalaries and expenses................. 33,096 45,613 38,231 +5,135 -7,382
Government Printing Office Revolving 1,000 26,825 5,000 +4,000 -21,825
Fund.................................
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Total, Government Printing 122,050 181,979 138,596 +16,546 -43,383
Office......................... GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICESalaries and expenses................. 488,627 530,314 517,830 +29,203 -12,484
Emergency appropriations.......... 374 ............ .............. -374 ............
Offsetting collections............ -7,931 -7,510 -7,510 +421 ............
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Total, Government Accountability 481,070 522,804 510,320 +29,250 -12,484
Office......................... OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTERPayment to the Open World Leadership 13,860 14,400 13,500 -360 -900
Center Trust Fund.................... STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICEStennis Center for Public Service..... 430 430 430 ............. ............
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Grand total..................... 2,647,802 3,075,590 2,786,454 +138,652 -289,136
Emergency appropriations...... 60,374 ............ .............. -60,374 ............
========================================================================= RECAPITULATIONSenate................................ 803,514 893,335 842,031 +38,517 -51,304
Joint Items........................... 24,155 28,790 25,778 +1,623 -3,012
Capitol Police........................ 265,635 299,070 284,000 +18,365 -15,070
Office of Compliance.................. 3,103 4,106 3,806 +703 -300
Congressional Budget Office........... 35,204 37,972 38,510 +3,306 +538
Architect of the Capitol.............. 390,021 431,088 352,534 -37,487 -78,554
Library of Congress................... 508,760 661,616 576,949 +68,189 -84,667
Government Printing Office............ 122,050 181,979 138,596 +16,546 -43,383
Government Accountability Office...... 481,070 522,804 510,320 +29,250 -12,484
Open World Leadership Center.......... 13,860 14,400 13,500 -360 -900
Stennis Center for Public Service..... 430 430 430 ............. ............
Prior year outlays.................... ............. ............ .............. ............. ............
========================================================================= Grand total..................... 2,647,802 3,075,590 2,786,454 +138,652 *-289,136
Emergency appropriations.... 60,374 ............ .............. -60,374 ............
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