[Senate Report 113-70]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
Calendar No. 127
113th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 113-70
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2014
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July 11, 2013.--Ordered to be printed
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Mrs. Shaheen, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany S. 1283]
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1283)
making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2014, 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................. $2,977,870,000
Amount of 2013 appropriations\1\........................ 2,930,443,000
Amount of 2014 budget estimate.......................... 3,099,350,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to--
2013 appropriations................................. +47,427,000
2014 budget estimate................................ -121,480,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
CONTENTS
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Page
General Statement and Summary.................................... 4
Title I:
Legislative Branch Appropriations:
Senate:
Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of
Congress........................................... 6
Expense Allowances................................... 6
Representation Allowances for the Majority and
Minority Leaders................................... 7
Salaries, Officers, and Employees.................... 7
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate...... 13
Office of Senate Legal Counsel....................... 13
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............................................. 13
Contingent Expenses of the Senate.................... 13
Joint Items:
Joint Economic Committee............................. 23
Joint Committee on Taxation.......................... 24
Office of the Attending Physician.................... 24
Office of Congressional Accessibility Services....... 24
Capitol Police........................................... 25
Salaries............................................. 25
General Expenses..................................... 26
Office of Compliance: Salaries and Expenses.............. 26
Congressional Budget Office: Salaries and Expenses....... 27
Architect of the Capitol................................. 27
General Administration............................... 28
Capitol Building..................................... 28
Capitol Grounds...................................... 29
Senate Office Buildings.............................. 30
Capitol Power Plant.................................. 30
Library Buildings and Grounds........................ 32
Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security...... 32
Botanic Garden....................................... 33
Capitol Visitor Center............................... 34
Library of Congress...................................... 34
Salaries and Expenses................................ 37
Copyright Office..................................... 37
Congressional Research Service....................... 38
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped....... 38
Government Printing Office:
Congressional Printing and Binding................... 39
Office of Superintendent of Documents................ 39
Government Printing Office Revolving Fund............ 40
Government Accountability Office: Salaries and Expenses.. 40
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund.................. 41
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Develop-
ment................................................... 42
Title II: General Provisions..................................... 43
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 44
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 44
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 44
Budgetary Impact of Bill......................................... 47
Comparative Statement of Budget Authority........................ 48
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The Legislative Branch appropriations bill provides funding
for the Congress and for the agencies that serve the Congress.
The agencies funded through this bill provide oversight of
executive branch agencies, including objective, nonpartisan,
and timely audits and analysis of Federal programs. The funding
in this bill also ensures that the public has permanent access
to printed and electronic information products of the Federal
Government.
For the past several years, the agencies of the Legislative
branch have lead by example--striving to do more with less--as
the Federal Government has operated under tight fiscal
constraints. Agencies reduced staffing through the use of early
retirement incentives, and cut costs by implementing
teleworking initiatives in high lease cost areas, and in the
case of the Capitol Police, by closing certain entrances
throughout the Capitol complex. While these initiatives
addressed the immediate need of cost savings, and while the
work product provided to Congress remains exemplary, the
potential for gaps in expertise and services continues to rise.
For example, the bill fully funds the Government Accountability
Office [GAO] at its revised fiscal year 2014 request which was
submitted after Sequestration took effect. The revised request
provided an honest assessment of the total number of
specialized staff GAO would be able to hire in fiscal year
2014. Fully funding GAO at the request level leaves the agency
operating with 400 fewer FTE than in fiscal year 2010. This is
one example of what all the agencies of the Legislative branch
are facing.
All accounts in the bill have been examined in detail to
ensure that the funding provided is appropriate for the
agencies to carry out their responsibilities and to continue to
respond to Congress in a timely and accurate manner. Details on
the accounts, the funding levels provided, and the Committee's
justification for the funding levels are included in the
report.
Conforming to longstanding practice under which each body
of Congress determines its own housekeeping requirements and
the other concurs without intervention, funds for the House are
not included in the bill as reported to the Senate.
The Committee recommends new budget (obligational)
authority of $2,977,696,000, for the legislative branch for
fiscal year 2014. This total is $121,654 below the budget
request and $47,446,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation.
The bill includes $871,997,000 for the operations of the
Senate, which is $20,118,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request. The bill includes $468,863,000 for the Architect of
the Capitol to maintain, improve, and construct buildings and
facilities for the Congress. The recommendation is $33,715,000
below the fiscal year 2014 request, but includes $15,940,000,
the total amount of funding requested, to remain available
until expended, for completion of Phase IIB of the plan to
rehabilitate the U.S. Capitol Dome. The recommendation would
allow for comprehensive repairs and life-safety systems
improvements to remain on schedule in a manner that does not
interfere with Presidential Inaugurals. The bill also includes
$338,459,000 for the Capitol Police; $505,383,000 for the
Government Accountability Office; $600,900,000 for the Library
of Congress; and $119,300,000 for the Government Printing
Office.
Reprogramming Guidelines.--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 FTEs 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.
TITLE I
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS
SENATE
Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress
Appropriations, 2013.................................... $193,400
Budget estimate, 2014...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 174,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $174,000 for
the widow of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg.
Expense Allowances
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $174,490
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 174,840
Committee recommendation................................ 174,840
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $174,840 for
the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro
tempore 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 recommendation is
identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. The recommended
allowances are as follows:
For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the
Committee recommends an amount of $18,760.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the
Committee recommends an amount of $37,520.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $39,920 for each leader, for
a total of $79,840.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
whips, the Committee recommends $9,980 for each whip, for a
total of $19,960.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends
$4,690 for each chairman, for a total of $9,380.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $4,690
for each chairman, for a total of $9,380.
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, 2013\1\................................. $28,084
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 28,140
Committee recommendation................................ 28,140
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $28,140 for
representation allowances for the majority and minority
leaders. The recommendation is identical to the fiscal year
2014 request.
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, 2013\1\................................. $175,412,211
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 183,288,773
Committee recommendation................................ 182,452,812
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $182,452,812
for the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the
salaries of officers and employees of the Senate. The
recommendation is $7,040,601 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $835,961 below the fiscal year 2014 request.
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 2014 are approximately 1,418 positions.
SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2013 and 2014]
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2014 Committee
2013 recommendation
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Office of the Vice President............ 45 45
Office of the President Pro Tempore..... 11 11
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 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................. 253 248
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 957 904
Doorkeeper.............................
Offices of the secretaries for the 18 18
majority and minority..................
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Totals............................ 1,476 1,418
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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, 2013\1\................................. $2,356,526
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 2,414,248
Committee recommendation................................ 2,393,248
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,393,248 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, 2013\1\................................. $704,055
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 722,466
Committee recommendation................................ 715,466
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $715,466 for
the Office of the President pro tempore.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $5,191,173
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 5,201,576
Committee recommendation................................ 5,201,576
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,201,576 for
the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount
recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,600,788 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, 2013\1\................................. $3,274,861
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 3,359,424
Committee recommendation................................ 3,321,424
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,321,424 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $1,660,712 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, 2013\1\................................. $14,833,846
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 15,140,000
Committee recommendation................................ 15,064,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$15,064,000. The recommendation is $230,154 above the fiscal
year 2013 appropriation and $76,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $3,231,913
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 3,316,390
Committee recommendation................................ 3,278,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $3,278,000. The appropriation provides
$1,639,000 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, 2013\1\................................. $795,807
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 813,402
Committee recommendation................................ 805,402
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $805,402 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, 2013\1\................................. $3,301,194
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 3,385,810
Committee recommendation................................ 3,347,810
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $3,347,810. The appropriation
provides $1,673,905 in salaries for the staff of 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, 2013\1\................................. $405,074
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 416,886
Committee recommendation................................ 410,886
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $410,886. 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.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Appropriations, 2013.................................... $24,145,727
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 24,887,183
Committee recommendation................................ 24,524,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $24,524,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2014 staffing levels are
estimated at 248 positions.
This appropriation provides funds for four statutory
positions (Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the
Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of
the Senate) and lump-sum allowances for the employment and
adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51,
effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61a-11).
The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2014
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 2013 and 2014]
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2014 Committee
2013 recommendation
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Executive offices....................... 32 32
Administrative services................. 172 167
Legislative and legal services.......... 49 49
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Totals............................ 253 248
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $72,854,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 75,157,000
Committee recommendation................................ 72,800,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
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 an appropriation of $72,800,000
for fiscal year 2014, which is $54,000 below the fiscal year
2013 appropriation and $2,357,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request. The Committee recommendation fully funds the SAA at a
staffing level of 904 FTEs, which reflects a reduction of 53
FTE from the fiscal year 2012 enacted level.
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
Positions 2014 request recommendation Difference
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Capitol Division................................ 226 $16,746,000 $16,200,000 -$546,000
Operations Division............................. 333 23,766,000 22,500,000 -1,266,000
Technology Development Services Division........ 138 16,120,000 16,000,000 -120,000
IT Support Services Division.................... 106 7,814,000 7,600,000 -214,000
Staff Offices Division.......................... 101 10,711,000 10,500,000 -211,000
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Total..................................... 904 75,157,000 72,800,000 -2,357,000
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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, 2013\1\................................. $1,718,943
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 1,764,388
Committee recommendation................................ 1,740,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,740,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $870,000
for each office.
AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $42,599,091
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 46,710,000
Committee recommendation................................ 48,851,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $48,851,000
for agency contributions for employees paid under the
appropriation, ``Salaries, officers, and employees'', employees
paid under the appropriation ``Expenses of the United States
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control,'' employees
paid under the appropriation ``Joint Economic Committee,''
employees paid under the appropriation ``Office of the
Legislative Counsel of the Senate,'' employees paid under the
appropriation ``Office of Senate Legal Counsel,'' 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, 2013\1\................................. $6,981,309
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 7,150,300
Committee recommendation................................ 5,192,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,192,000. This
amount provides for the salaries and expenses of the office.
The Committee recommendation provides the funding necessary for
agency contributions for employees paid under this
appropriation, under the heading, ``Agency Contributions''
under the appropriation, ``Salaries, officers, and employees.''
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $1,446,102
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 1,480,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,109,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant
to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends
an appropriation of $1,109,000 for the Office of Senate Legal
Counsel. The amount provided pays for the salaries and expenses
of the office. The Committee recommendation provides the
funding necessary for agency contributions for employees paid
under this appropriation, under the heading, ``Agency
Contributions'' under the appropriation ``Salaries, officers,
and employees.''
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, 2013\1\................................. $28,383
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 28,440
Committee recommendation................................ 28,440
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
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 $28,440 providing an
allowance of $7,110 for each office.
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $131,043,248
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 134,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 134,000,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $134,000,000
for inquiries and investigations by Senate standing, special,
and select committees of which $26,650,000 shall be available
until September 30, 2016. The recommendation is $2,956,752
above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the
fiscal year 2014 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, 2013\1\................................. $486,846
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 520,000
Committee recommendation................................ 493,822
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $493,822 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, 2013\1\................................. $5,804,711
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 6,150,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,250,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,250,000 for
expenses of the Office of the Secretary, an increase of
$445,289 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $100,000
above the fiscal year 2014 request. The Committee
recommendation includes the necessary funds for the
administration of the Senate Information Services [SIS] program
and equipment related costs to support the requirements of the
STOCK Act.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,350,000 for
the Secretary of the Senate for the SIS program. This funding
will remain available until September 30, 2018.
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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Committee
Item 2013 enacted recommendation
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Departmental operating budget:
Executive office................ $443,606 $500,000
Administrative services......... 5,312,712 5,601,510
Legislative services............ 48,393 148,393
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Total operating budget........ 5,804,711 6,250,000
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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.--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.
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. Funding is provided for
contractual and other expenses necessary to update and publish
the Senate's legislative precedents and procedure
documentation. 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 $30,000 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 the
Secretary 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.
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 the
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, 2013\1\................................. $130,460,636
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 145,240,000
Committee recommendation................................ 128,210,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $128,210,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, to remain available until
September 30, 2018, which is $2,250,636 below the fiscal year
2013 appropriation and $17,030,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request.
The following table compares the fiscal year 2014 Committee
recommendation for the component categories within this account
to the fiscal year 2014 budget request.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
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Committee
2014 request recommendation Difference
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Capitol Division................................................ $11,449,000 $7,246,000 -$4,203,000
Operations Division............................................. 29,370,000 24,569,000 -4,801,000
Technology Development Services Division........................ 40,708,000 32,335,000 -8,373,000
IT Support Services Division.................................... 57,285,000 57,536,000 +251,000
Staff Offices Division.......................................... 6,428,000 6,524,000 +96,000
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Total..................................................... 145,240,000 128,210,000 -17,030,000
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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, 2013\1\................................. $19,321,280
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 19,553,000
Committee recommendation................................ 19,400,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $19,400,000
for miscellaneous items to remain available until September 30,
2016. 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 2014 BUDGET--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Fiscal year 2014 Committee
Item request recommendation Difference
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Resolution and reorganization reserve..................... $3,100,000 $3,100,000 ................
Unallocated............................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000 ................
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)........... 800,000 800,000 ................
Employees' compensation fund reimbursement (worker's 1,161,500 1,008,500 -$153,000
compensation)............................................
Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated 30,000 30,000 ................
February 7, 1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated
October 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 December 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)......
Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97- 300,000 300,000 ................
51, dated January 3, 1983; 101-250, dated November 5,
1990; and 107-68, dated November 12, 2001)...............
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public 150,000 150,000 ................
Law 104-53, dated November 19, 1995).....................
Postage................................................... 6,000 \1\6,000 ................
Stationery................................................ 16,500 \2\16,500 ................
Communications............................................ 72,000 \3\72,000 ................
Consultants--including agency contributions (2 U.S.C. 61h- 4,000,000 4,000,000 ................
6 as amended)............................................
National Security Working Group (S. Res. 480, November 21, 700,000 700,000 ................
2004) (expires December 31, 2012)........................
Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated 950,000 950,000 ................
October 21, 1998)........................................
Office of the Chaplain (Public Law 108-199, dated January 50,000 50,000 ................
23, 2004)................................................
Senate Child Care Center:
Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 320,000 320,000 ................
102-90, dated August 14, 1991 and 103-50, dated July
2, 1993..............................................
Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as 22,000 22,000 ................
authorized by Public Law 104-197, dated September 16,
1996.................................................
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Total............................................. 19,553,000 19,400,000 -153,000
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\1\Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2014):
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 2014):
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 2014):
Office of the Vice President......................... 1,000
Secretary for the Majority........................... 10,000
Secretary for the Minority........................... 10,000
Office of the Chaplain............................... 1,000
Majority Leader...................................... 15,000
Minority Leader...................................... 15,000
Majority Whip........................................ 10,000
Minority Whip........................................ 10,000
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TOTAL.............................................. 72,000
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. A
provision has been included under general provisions allowing
this payment to be made from expired balances, a practice that
is consistent with the other agencies of the Legislative
branch.
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.
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.
Consultants: Including Agency Contributions.--Provides
authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the
majority and minority leaders, President pro tempore, and the
legislative counsel. The following summarizes the current
authority and limitations:
Majority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Minority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore
approval): Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for
maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be
appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the
maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore: Three 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.
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.--$6,000,000 is provided for
this program for fiscal year 2014 for the repayment of student
loans, 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, 2013\1\................................. $395,387,640
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 394,202,000
Committee recommendation................................ 394,202,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2014 of $394,202,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and
Office Expense Account [SOPOEA]. The recommendation is
$1,185,640 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and
identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the funding
provided, $19,109,214 is available until September 30, 2016.
This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators'
staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators'
offices. The 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 2014 totals
$254,290,576.
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 for a total of $477,874 per office, or
$47,787,400 for all 100 Senators.
The third component of the SOPOEA account is for official
office expenses and totals $18,921,206. Each Senator's office
is allocated an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the
following table. In addition, an amount of $188,000 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 2014
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Administrative
and clerical Legislative O.O.E.A. Total
State assistance assistance allowance 10/ allowance 10/
allowance 10/ allowance 10/ 1/2013 1/2013
1/2013 1/2013
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Alabama......................................... $2,361,820 $477,874 $172,111 $3,011,805
Alaska.......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 237,340 3,077,034
Arizona......................................... 2,500,737 477,874 195,302 3,173,913
Arkansas........................................ 2,361,820 477,874 158,926 2,998,620
California...................................... 3,753,614 477,874 453,828 4,685,316
Colorado........................................ 2,431,275 477,874 180,665 3,089,814
Connecticut..................................... 2,361,820 477,874 151,513 2,991,207
Delaware........................................ 2,361,820 477,874 121,049 2,960,743
Florida......................................... 3,353,663 477,874 299,053 4,130,590
Georgia......................................... 2,709,112 477,874 205,860 3,392,846
Hawaii.......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 264,105 3,103,799
Idaho........................................... 2,361,820 477,874 155,850 2,995,544
Illinois........................................ 2,917,493 477,874 247,747 3,643,114
Indiana......................................... 2,500,737 477,874 181,532 3,160,143
Iowa............................................ 2,361,820 477,874 159,057 2,998,751
Kansas.......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,611 2,997,305
Kentucky........................................ 2,361,820 477,874 165,862 3,005,556
Louisiana....................................... 2,361,820 477,874 174,958 3,014,652
Maine........................................... 2,361,820 477,874 139,189 2,978,883
Maryland........................................ 2,431,275 477,874 163,042 3,072,191
Massachusetts................................... 2,500,737 477,874 185,158 3,163,769
Michigan........................................ 2,778,576 477,874 216,744 3,473,194
Minnesota....................................... 2,431,275 477,874 176,877 3,086,026
Mississippi..................................... 2,361,820 477,874 158,169 2,997,863
Missouri........................................ 2,500,737 477,874 184,306 3,162,917
Montana......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 152,743 2,992,437
Nebraska........................................ 2,361,820 477,874 150,951 2,990,645
Nevada.......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 166,748 3,006,442
New Hampshire................................... 2,361,820 477,874 134,976 2,974,670
New Jersey...................................... 2,639,655 477,874 192,691 3,310,220
New Mexico...................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,447 2,997,141
New York........................................ 3,353,663 477,874 303,604 4,135,141
North Carolina.................................. 2,709,112 477,874 205,274 3,392,260
North Dakota.................................... 2,361,820 477,874 141,537 2,981,231
Ohio............................................ 2,848,036 477,874 234,801 3,560,711
Oklahoma........................................ 2,361,820 477,874 169,177 3,008,871
Oregon.......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 180,243 3,019,937
Pennsylvania.................................... 2,917,493 477,874 242,860 3,638,227
Rhode Island.................................... 2,361,820 477,874 130,903 2,970,597
South Carolina.................................. 2,361,820 477,874 165,336 3,005,030
South Dakota.................................... 2,361,820 477,874 142,738 2,982,432
Tennessee....................................... 2,500,737 477,874 184,123 3,162,734
Texas........................................... 3,664,734 477,874 354,162 4,496,770
Utah............................................ 2,361,820 477,874 162,421 3,002,115
Vermont......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 128,441 2,968,135
Virginia........................................ 2,639,655 477,874 185,477 3,303,006
Washington...................................... 2,500,737 477,874 205,684 3,184,295
West Virginia................................... 2,361,820 477,874 138,010 2,977,704
Wisconsin....................................... 2,431,275 477,874 180,030 3,089,179
Wyoming......................................... 2,361,820 477,874 144,376 2,984,070
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TOTAL..................................... 127,145,288 23,893,700 9,460,603 160,499,591
2 2 2 2
GRAND TOTAL............................... 254,290,576 47,787,400 18,921,206 320,999,182
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2013, there were
4,113 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 2014
funding level for this account anticipates $101,832,000 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, 2013\1\................................. $280,873
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 281,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $281,000 which is $19,000 below
the fiscal year 2014 request.
Administrative Provision
Sec. 1. The provision provides the Senate, starting in
fiscal year 2014 and each year thereafter, with the authority
to reimburse the Department of Labor for workers compensation
claims for Senate employees for prior years using available
balances from expired Senate appropriations.
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Economic Committee
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $4,195,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 4,279,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,203,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,203,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. The recommendation is
$8,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $76,000
below the fiscal year 2014 request. The Joint Economic
Committee 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 conditions.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $9,984,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 10,065,224
Committee recommendation................................ 10,004,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,004,000
for salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation.
The recommendation is $20,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $61,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request.
Of the funding provided, $9,000,000 is for salaries, as
requested, and $1,004,000 is for expenses.
The Joint Committee is established under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to:
--investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue
taxes and the administration of such taxes;
--investigate measures and methods for the simplification of
such taxes;
--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
--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 of Representatives or the Senate.
Office of the Attending Physician
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $3,393,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 3,421,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,400,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,400,000 for
the Office of the Attending Physician. The recommendation is
$7,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $21,000
below the fiscal year 2014 request. The Office was first
established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.
Office of Congressional Accessibility Services
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $1,360,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 1,387,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,363,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $1,363,000 for the Office of
Congressional Accessibility Services. This office is a
successor to the Special Services Office following enactment of
the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008.
The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services [OCAS]
provides and coordinates accessibility services for individuals
with disabilities, including Members of Congress, staff, and
visitors to the U.S. Capitol complex. These services include
sign language interpreting, adaptive tours, and wheelchair
loans. OCAS also provides information regarding accessibility
for individuals with disabilities, as well as related training
and staff development to Members of Congress and employees of
the Senate and House of Representatives.
CAPITOL POLICE
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $338,459,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 363,296,000
Committee recommendation................................ 338,459,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The United States Capitol Police [USCP] is charged with the
protection of the United States Congress, its legislative
processes, Members, employees, visitors and facilities within
the U.S. Capitol complex from crime, disruption or terrorism,
so that the Congress may fulfill its constitutional
responsibilities in a safe and open environment.
The Committee recommends $338,459,000 for the USCP. The
recommendation is identical to the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $24,837,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request.
Salaries
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $276,579,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 297,863,000
Committee recommendation................................ 281,459,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime
costs. USCP personnel are also eligible for hazardous duty pay
and comparability pay similar to locality pay adjustments
granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in the
Washington, DC, area.
The Committee recommends $281,459,000 and 2,087 FTEs for
USCP salaries, which is $4,880,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $16,404,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request. The total staffing level is expected to be
approximately 1,755 sworn and 362 civilian staff under the
Committee recommendation.
Overtime.--The Committee recommends no more than
$21,413,795 for overtime in fiscal year 2014. This provides for
approximately 372,083 hours of additional duty.
The Committee directs the USCP to provide for overtime in
accordance with the budget request, as provided for in the
following table.
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Funding Hours (est.)
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Scheduled, (including training)........ $20,049,000 348,383
Unscheduled............................ 1,150,750 20,000
LOC--non-reimbursable events........... 214,045 3,700
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Total............................ 21,413,795 372,083
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The recommendation includes an additional $940,000 for USCP
overtime within the AOC account for requirements associated
with the rehabilitation of the U.S. Capitol Dome, West
Refrigeration Revitalization, and Cogeneration Management. The
Committee expects the USCP to operate within that funding level
for requirements associated with these projects. The Committee
directs the USCP to provide for any additional requirement
costs beyond the $940,000 out of the USCP overtime allocation.
General Expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $61,880,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 65,433,000
Committee recommendation................................ 57,000,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and
dry cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and
equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.
The Committee recommends $57,000,000 for general expenses,
which is $4,880,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation
and $8,433,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1001. The provision makes permanent a routine
provision which would allow for funds to be transferred between
the ``Salaries'' and ``General expenses'' accounts.
Sec. 1002. The provision provides the United States Capitol
Police [USCP], starting in fiscal year 2014 and each year
thereafter, with the authority to reimburse the Department of
Labor for workers compensation claims for USCP employees for
prior years using available balances from expired USCP
appropriations.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $3,809,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 4,482,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,868,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Office of Compliance [OOC] is an independent
nonpartisan agency established to administer and enforce the
Congressional Accountability Act [CAA]. The OOC administers the
dispute resolution system established to resolve disagreements
that arise under the CAA; carries out an education and training
program for the regulated community on the rights and
responsibilities of the CAA; and advises Congress on needed
changes and amendments to the CAA. The OOC General Counsel has
independent investigatory and enforcement authority for certain
violations of the CAA.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,868,000 for
the salaries and expenses of the OOC, which is $59,000 above
the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $614,000 below the
fiscal year 2014 request.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $43,699,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 45,700,000
Committee recommendation................................ 45,700,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Congressional Budget Office [CBO] is responsible for
providing to the Congress objective, nonpartisan, and timely
analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide
array of programs covered by the Federal budget, and the
information and estimates required for the congressional budget
process.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $45,700,000
for the CBO. The recommendation is $2,001,000 above the fiscal
year 2013 appropriation and identical to the fiscal year 2014
request.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
The Office of the Architect of the Capitol [AOC] is
responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance,
operation, development, and preservation of 16.5 million square
feet of buildings and more than 450 acres of land throughout
the Capitol complex. This includes the Capitol, the Capitol
Visitor Center, the House and Senate office buildings, the
Library of Congress buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the
Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. The AOC also
provides professional expertise with regard to the preservation
of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to its care,
and provides recommendations concerning design, construction,
and maintenance of the facilities and grounds.
The Committee commends the efforts of the Architect of the
Capitol and the United States Capitol Police [USCP] in
implementing outdoor recycling programs on the Capitol grounds
while maintaining security of the complex. The Committee
encourages the Architect of the Capitol and the USCP to
continue to collaborate and work together to expand these
efforts where appropriate in high-traffic areas across the
Capitol complex.
The Committee has recommended a funding level of
$468,863,000 for all activities of the Architect of the
Capitol. The recommendation is $30,387,000 above the fiscal
year 2013 appropriation and $33,715,000 below the fiscal year
2014 request.
The following table compares the Committee recommendation
for the AOC accounts to the fiscal year 2014 request excluding
the House Office Buildings account.
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Fiscal year 2014 Committee
Item request recommendation Difference
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General Administration.................................... $100,099,000 $94,400,000 -$5,699,000
Capitol Building.......................................... 61,575,000 55,931,000 -5,644,000
Capitol Grounds........................................... 13,452,000 12,384,000 -1,068,000
Senate Office Buildings................................... 76,404,000 76,404,000 ................
Capitol Power Plant....................................... 113,259,000 110,827,000 -2,432,000
Library Buildings and Grounds............................. 77,016,000 64,164,000 -12,852,000
Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds and Security............ 26,935,000 21,341,000 -5,594,000
Botanic Garden............................................ 12,136,000 12,136,000 ................
Capitol Visitor Center.................................... 21,702,000 21,276,000 -426,000
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Total............................................... 502,578,000 468,863,000 -33,715,000
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General Administration
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $97,145,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 100,099,000
Committee recommendation................................ 94,400,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
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 Committee recommends an appropriation of $94,400,000
for general administration. The recommendation is $2,745,000
below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $5,699,000 below
the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the amount recommended,
$599,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018.
The following table displays the budget detail.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $59,274,000 $53,577,000
Administrative.......................... 5,258,000 5,257,000
Architectural and Engineering........... 3,417,000 3,417,000
Construction Services................... 170,000 170,000
Curator Services........................ 225,000 225,000
Electronic Services..................... 839,000 839,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 1,115,000 1,115,000
Information Resources................... 23,300,000 23,300,000
Inspector General....................... 799,000 799,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 2,488,000 2,488,000
Safety Engineering Operations and 2,614,000 2,614,000
Maintenance............................
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 99,499,000 93,801,000
===============================
Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Conservation of Fine and Architectural 599,000 599,000
Art....................................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 599,000 599,000
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Total, General Administration..... 100,098,000 94,400,000
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Capitol Building
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $36,082,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 61,575,000
Committee recommendation................................ 55,931,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $55,931,000
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation
of the Capitol, which is $19,849,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $5,644,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request. Of the amount recommended, $14,900,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2018 and $15,940,000 shall remain
available until expended. Of the amount made available for Dome
Restoration, no more than $540,000 shall be available for
reimbursement to the USCP for overtime costs.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL BUILDING
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $20,867,000 $20,423,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 4,166,000 4,166,000
Furniture Repair........................ 50,000 50,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 452,000 452,000
-------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 25,535,000 25,091,000
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Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Dome Restoration Phase IIB, Interstitial 15,940,000 15,940,000
Space..................................
Brumidi Corridors Restoration and .............. 800,000
Conservation Plan......................
Exterior Stone & Metal Preservation, 16,600,000 10,600,000
North Extension Phase I................
Minor Construction...................... 3,500,000 3,500,000
-------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 36,040,000 30,840,000
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Total, Capitol Building........... 61,575,000 55,931,000
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Capitol Grounds
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $9,832,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 13,452,000
Committee recommendation................................ 12,384,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,384,000
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. The recommendation is
$2,552,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and
$1,068,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the amount
recommended, $2,000,000 shall remain available until September
30, 2018.
The following table displays the budget detail:
CAPITOL GROUNDS
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $6,836,000 $6,362,000
Grounds Maintenance..................... 3,722,000 3,722,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 628,000 300,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 11,186,000 10,384,000
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Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Summerhouse Restoration................. 2,266,000 ..............
Minor Construction...................... .............. 2,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 2,266,000 2,000,000
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Total, Capitol Grounds............ 13,452,000 12,384,000
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Senate Office Buildings
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $70,986,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 76,404,000
Committee recommendation................................ 76,404,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $76,404,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings. The
recommendation is $5,418,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. Of
the amount recommended, $17,539,000 shall remain available
until September 30, 2018.
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 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $41,568,000 $41,568,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 6,102,000 6,102,000
Furniture Repair........................ 1,650,000 1,650,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 9,545,000 9,545,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 58,865,000 58,865,000
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Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Exterior Envelope Repair & Restoration, 10,000,000 10,000,000
Phase 1, RSOB..........................
Kitchen Exhaust System Upgrade, Phase 1 3,539,000 3,539,000
DSOB...................................
Minor Construction...................... 4,000,000 4,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 17,539,000 17,539,000
===============================
Total, Senate Office Buildings.... 76,404,000 76,404,000
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Capitol Power Plant
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $122,983,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 113,259,000
Committee recommendation................................ 110,827,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $110,827,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is
supplemented by $9,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of
$119,827,000. The recommendation is $12,156,000 below the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $2,432,000 below the fiscal
year 2014 request. Of the amount provided, $24,300,000 shall
remain available until September 30, 2018. Of the amount made
available for the West Refrigeration Revitalization project, no
more than $200,000 shall be available for reimbursement to the
USCP for overtime costs, and of the amount made available for
the Cogeneration Management program, no more than $200,000
shall be available for reimbursement to the USCP for overtime
costs.
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, the recommended amount 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, is displayed in the following table.
FISCAL YEAR 2014 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
[In thousands of dollars]
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Cost
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Purchase of electrical energy........................... $39,500
Purchase of natural gas................................. 17,734
Purchase of steam....................................... 700
Purchase of chilled water............................... 1,365
Purchase of oil......................................... 2,100
Purchase of solid fuel.................................. 488
Water and Sewer payments................................ 6,946
Utilities for Postal Square............................. 712
Energy Saving Performance Contracts..................... 6,385
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Total............................................. 75,930
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The balance of this appropriation supports a workforce 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 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll............................... $9,932,000 $9,700,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities... 251,000 251,000
Plant Operations & Maintenance........ 9,463,000 9,463,000
Safety, Fire, and Environmental....... 183,000 183,000
Utilities............................. 75,930,000 75,930,000
---------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget...... 95,759,000 95,527,000
=================================
Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
WRPE Cooling Tower Addition, RPR, 20,200,000 18,000,000
Phase IIB............................
Cogeneration Management Program....... 2,300,000 2,300,000
Minor Construction.................... 4,000,000 4,000,000
---------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget........ 26,500,000 24,300,000
---------------------------------
Offsetting Collections................ (9,000,000) (9,000,000)
---------------------------------
Total, Capitol Power Plant...... 113,259,000 110,827,000
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Library Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $46,782,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 77,016,000
Committee recommendation................................ 64,164,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $64,164,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $38,474,000
shall remain available until September 30, 2018. The
recommendation is $17,382,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $12,852,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request.
The following table displays the budget detail:
LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $17,395,000 $17,000,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 8,323,000 8,253,000
Jurisdictional Centralized Activities... 437,000 437,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 26,155,000 25,690,000
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Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
West Main Pavilion Egress Stair & 11,000,000 11,000,000
Freight Elevator, TJB..................
Fire Door Improvements, Phase II, LOC... 3,781,000 3,781,000
Direct Digital Controls, Upgrades, Phase 3,676,000 3,000,000
II, JMMB...............................
Elevator Modernization, JMMB MC1-4; JAB 3,053,000 ..............
13-14..................................
Collection Storage Module 5, LOC........ 5,000,000 8,000,000
Infrastructure UPS Upgrades, Main Data 16,528,000 10,000,000
Center, JMMB...........................
Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade, JMMB. 693,000 693,000
HVAC Installation, Main Data Center, 5,130,000 ..............
JMMB...................................
Minor Construction...................... 2,000,000 2,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 50,861,000 38,474,000
===============================
Total, Library Buildings and 77,016,000 64,164,000
Grounds..........................
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Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $21,457,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 26,935,000
Committee recommendation................................ 21,341,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $21,341,000 for Capitol Police
Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $116,000 below the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $5,594,000 below the fiscal
year 2014 request. Of this amount, $3,314,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2018.
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 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $2,221,000 $2,172,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 9,828,000 9,338,000
Furniture Repair........................ 75,000 75,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 6,977,000 6,442,000
-------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 19,101,000 18,027,000
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Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Chiller Replacement and Chilled Water 814,000 814,000
System Expansion.......................
Small Arms Firing Range, RHOB Garage,... 4,520,000 ..............
Minor Construction...................... 2,500,000 2,500,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 7,834,000 3,314,000
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Total, Capitol Police Buildings, 26,935,000 21,341,000
Grounds, and Security............
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Botanic Garden
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $11,976,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 12,136,000
Committee recommendation................................ 12,136,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $12,136,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden. The recommendation is $160,000
above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the
fiscal year 2014 request. Of this amount, $2,082,000 shall
remain available until September 30, 2018.
The following table displays the budget detail:
BOTANIC GARDEN
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $6,512,000 $6,512,000
Exhibits................................ 313,000 313,000
Facilities Maintenance.................. 4,082,000 2,000,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 1,229,000 1,229,000
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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 12,136,000 10,054,000
===============================
Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget
Minor Construction...................... .............. 2,082,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... .............. 2,082,000
===============================
Total, Botanic Gardens............ 12,136,000 12,136,000
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Capitol Visitor Center
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $21,233,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 21,702,000
Committee recommendation................................ 21,276,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends a total of $21,276,000 for the
operation of the Capitol Visitor Center. The recommendation is
$43,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $426,000
below the fiscal year 2014 request.
The following table displays the budget detail:
CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Payroll................................. $17,494,000 $17,068,000
Exhibits................................ 290,000 290,000
Information Resources................... 1,771,000 1,771,000
Jurisdiction Centralized Activities..... 403,000 403,000
Visitor Services........................ 1,744,000 1,744,000
-------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 21,702,000 21,276,000
===============================
Total, Capitol Visitor Center..... 21,702,000 21,276,000
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Administrative Provision
Sec. 1101. This provision would make permanent the
authority to collect and sell recyclable materials.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Library of Congress is the Nation's oldest cultural
institution and largest repository of human knowledge in the
world. It is the main research arm of the United States
Congress. Its mission is to support the Congress in fulfilling
its constitutional duties and to further the progress of
knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American
people. The Library's collections include more than 147 million
artifactual items (books, photographs, maps, sound recordings,
films, sheet music, legal materials) in 470 languages. Digital
technology is transforming the way the Library does its work,
and the institution plays an important leadership role in
superimposing digital library collections and services on those
that are analog based. The Library of Congress houses the
Congressional Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Law
Library of Congress, and numerous other programs and services.
The Committee recommends a total of $600,900,000 for the
Library of Congress, an increase of $13,470,000 above the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $7,819,000 below the fiscal
year 2014 request.
In addition to the appropriation, the Library estimates
receipts and reimbursements of $42,469,000, funds from gifts
and trusts totaling $17,485,000 and revolving funds totaling
$183,079,000. Total funds available to support Library
operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are
expected to be approximately $908,097,000 in fiscal year 2014
under the Committee recommendation.
The following table displays the Committee recommendation
for the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation and the fiscal year 2014
request.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014
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Committee recommendation compared
Fiscal year 2013 Fiscal year 2014 Committee with
Item enacted requested recommendation -----------------------------------
2013 enacted 2014 request
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Total budget, Salaries and Expenses........................... $419,253,000 $433,830,000 $427,988,000 $8,722,000 $(5,842,000)
Authority to spend receipts................................... (6,337,000) (6,350,000) (6,350,000) (13,000) ................
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Subtotal, Salaries and Expenses Appropriation........... 412,916,000 427,480,000 421,638,000 8,722,000 (5,842,000)
=========================================================================================
COPYRIGHT OFFICE
Total budget, Salaries and Expenses........................... 51,547,000 52,952,000 52,640,000 1,093,000 (312,000)
Authority to spend receipts................................... (34,182,000) (33,619,000) (33,619,000) 563,000 ................
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal, Salaries and Expenses Appropriation........... 17,365,000 19,333,000 19,021,000 1,656,000 (312,000)
=========================================================================================
Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses......... 106,576,000 109,979,000 108,841,000 2,265,000 (1,138,000)
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and 50,573,000 51,927,000 51,400,000 827,000 (527,000)
expenses.....................................................
Total Budget Authority.................................. 627,949,000 648,688,000 640,869,000 12,920,000 (7,819,000)
Total Offsetting Collections............................ (40,519,000) (39,969,000) (39,969,000) 550,000 ................
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Total Appropriation, Library of Congress................ 587,430,000 608,719,000 600,900,000 13,470,000 (7,819,000)
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Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2013:
Salaries and expenses............................... $419,253,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,337,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 412,916,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2014:
Salaries and expenses............................... 433,830,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 427,480,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 427,988,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 421,638,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $421,638,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal
year 2014, for a total of $427,988,000. The recommendation is
$8,722,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and
$5,842,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. This amount
provides for 2,342 FTEs, which may be shifted among PPAs within
this appropriation. The amount recommended includes $7,119,000
for the digital collections and education curricula program.
Copyright Office
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2013:
Salaries and expenses............................... $51,547,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 34,182,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 17,365,000
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Budget estimate, 2014:
Salaries and expenses............................... 52,952,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 33,619,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 19,333,000
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Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 52,640,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 33,619,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 19,021,000
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$19,021,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $33,619,000 in fiscal year 2014, for a total
of $52,640,000. The recommendation is $1,656,000 above the
fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $312,000 below the fiscal
year 2014 request.
Congressional Research Service
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $106,576,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 109,979,000
Committee recommendation................................ 108,841,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $108,841,000
for the Congressional Research Service. The recommendation is
$2,265,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and
$1,138,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $50,573,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 51,927,000
Committee recommendation................................ 51,400,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
This appropriation supports a national reading program for
eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of the
United States and U.S. citizens living overseas. Books and
magazines in braille and various recorded formats are produced
by the National Library Service 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, Puerto Rico, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands house and circulate books and magazines to
eligible readers. Eighty-one subregional libraries in 15
States, and Guam, assist at the local public library level.
Fifty-three of the regional libraries and four separate
cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multi-
State centers, under contract to the National Library Service,
store and distribute books and other materials in their
geographical region. The program supports a readership of
approximately 900,000.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,400,000
for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. The recommendation is $827,000 above
the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $527,000 below the
fiscal year 2014 request. The amount recommended includes
$605,150 to continue to provide newspapers to blind and
physically handicapped individuals.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1201. The Committee has included a routine
administrative provision regarding reimbursable and revolving
funds carried in prior years.
Sec. 1202. Provides permanent authority to transfer funds
between Library of Congress accounts, subject to the approval
of the Committees on Appropriations.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional Printing and Binding
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $83,465,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 79,736,000
Committee recommendation................................ 79,736,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The U.S. Government Printing Office's [GPO] core mission
dates to 1813 when Congress determined the need to make
information regarding the work of the three branches of
Government available to all Americans. GPO is the Federal
Government's primary centralized resource for gathering,
cataloging, producing, providing and preserving published
information in all its forms. By law and tradition, the GPO's
mission is to provide expert publishing and printing services
to all three branches of Government; to provide, in partnership
with Federal depository libraries, permanent public access to
the printed and electronic information products of the Federal
Government; and to sell copies of authentic printed and
electronic documents and other government information products
to the public.
The Committee recommends $79,736,000 for congressional
printing and binding. The recommendation is $3,729,000 below
the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the 2014
request.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2013 and the fiscal year
2014 request. The Committee has not recommended separate
amounts for each activity in order to give the GPO the
flexibility to meet changing requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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Fiscal year 2013 Fiscal year 2014 Committee
enacted requested recommendation
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Congressional Record Program.............................. $22,892,000 $25,105,000 ................
Miscellaneous publications................................ 5,769,000 6,240,000 ................
Miscellaneous printing and services....................... 19,910,000 16,948,000 ................
Details to Congress....................................... 4,009,000 4,099,000 ................
Document envelopes and document franks.................... 980,000 1,520,000 ................
Business and committee calendars.......................... 2,026,000 4,303,000 ................
Bills, resolutions, and amendments........................ 5,151,000 6,264,000 ................
Committee reports......................................... 1,862,000 2,172,000 ................
Documents................................................. 1,577,000 1,684,000 ................
Hearings.................................................. 19,256,000 20,411,000 ................
Committee prints.......................................... 1,041,000 925,000 ................
Transfers................................................. -1,008,264 -9,935,000 ................
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Total............................................... 83,464,736 79,736,000 $79,736,000
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Office of Superintendent of Documents
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $31,437,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 35,823,000
Committee recommendation................................ 31,500,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
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.
The Committee recommends $31,500,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents. The
recommendation is $63,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $4,323,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request.
Government Printing Office Revolving Fund
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $3,992,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 12,919,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,064,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $8,064,000 for the Government
Printing Office [GPO] Revolving Fund. The recommendation is
$4,072,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and
$4,855,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. The Committee
notes that approximately 70 percent of the GPO's budget
represents the prepress cost of congressional publications for
online access and print production. The Committee commends the
GPO for its willingness to work with less funding as their
workload increases due to the demands of the Congress. One
reason the GPO is able to meet the increased work demands and
continually reduce costs is through its constant focus on
capital investments to modernize information systems,
production equipment, and major facility repairs. The Committee
supports continued investment in the Revolving Fund as the most
efficient solution to both cutting costs and ensuring efficient
online access to government documents. The Committee supports
the GPO's continued development of its Federal Digital System
and its Business Information System given that these efforts
continue to reduce costs.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $505,270,000
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 524,339,000
Committee recommendation................................ 505,383,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] is an
independent nonpartisan agency that was established by the
Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, to act as an auditor for
Congress and investigate how the Federal Government spends
taxpayer dollars.
The function of the GAO includes auditing agency operations
to determine whether Federal funds are being spent efficiently
and effectively; investigating allegations of illegal and
improper activities; reporting on how well Government programs
and policies are meeting their objectives; performing policy
analyses and outlining options for congressional consideration
and issuing legal decisions and opinions, such as bid protest
rulings and reports on agency rules.
The Committee recommends funding of $505,383,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Government Accountability Office.
The recommendation is $113,000 above the fiscal year 2013
appropriation and $18,956,000 below the fiscal year 2014
request. Additionally, $32,368,000 is authorized in offsetting
collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for
conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a
total of $537,751,000, which is a net increase of $6,130,000
above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation.
The Committee recommendation reflects adjustments that the
GAO has made to its operations in fiscal year 2013 due to the
across-the-board rescission and the impact of sequestration.
The Committee recommendation would fully fund GAO at the
agency's revised request level of 2,945 full-time equivalents
[FTE], which is an increase of 61 FTE over the fiscal year 2013
level as impacted by sequestration. The GAO has made reductions
in the areas of planned hires, retention programs, travel,
external training, building operations, and information
technology investments. The Committee commends the GAO for
targeting reductions in areas that do not immediately impact
the quality of the work they provide to the Congress; however,
the Committee is concerned that further reductions will not
only impact the quality of GAO's work products today, but also
will create a gap in seasoned staff in the near future.
Administrative Provision
Sec. 1301. The Committee has included a provision providing
authority to the Government Accountability Office to collect
and use fees for an electronic protest filing system which may
provide significant benefits to impacted parties including
instantaneous secure access to documents filed in a particular
protest through a readily accessible Web-based portal,
automatic agency notification of protest filings for the
purpose of invoking the statutory stay of contract performance
mandated by the Competition in Contracting Act, and increased
transparency into the protest process for users, as well as the
general public. In developing a proposal for the system, the
Committee directs the GAO to work with small business interests
and others to ensure that any proposed filing fee is imposed in
a fair and equitable manner. The GAO shall report to the House
and Senate Committees on appropriation within 60 days of
enactment and on a regular basis afterwards regarding any
assessment of whether the GAO will implement the system
internally or contract out, what steps are being taken to
address financial concerns of small business and other groups
such as veterans, the structure of such a system, and cost-
benefit analysis over the next 5- to 10-year period.
OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $7,997,440
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 10,061,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,000,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
The Committee recommends $4,000,000 as a payment to the
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, which is $3,997,440
below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $6,061,000 below
the fiscal year 2014 request. 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.
In 2011, the Committee directed the Government
Accountability Office [GAO] to review the Open World Leadership
Center's [Open World] financial management and internal
controls as a follow-up to the original review in 2004. The GAO
determined that Open World follows leading financial management
practices and since 2004, has enhanced grantee monitoring and
strengthened performance measurements. The GAO noted that Open
World's performance measures are generally consistent with
several leading practices. The GAO review serves as a solid
endorsement of Open World's organizational structure as it
pursues alternative sources of funding as authorized. In fact,
the Committee commends the Open World for its proactive efforts
to identify and pursue other funding in lieu of appropriated
funds. The Committee recommendation includes a provision in
title II, allowing the Library of Congress to transfer up to
$6,000,000 in non appropriated funding to the Open World while
Open World pursues alternative sources of funding.
JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2013\1\................................. $429,140
Budget estimate, 2014................................... 430,000
Committee recommendation................................ 430,000
\1\Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public
Law 112-25.
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 (sections 201-209), 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 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to
maintain certain property.
Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to
other agencies.
Section 209 ensures continuation of the staff-led tours of
the Capitol.
Section 210 allows the Librarian of Congress to transfer
nonappropriated funds to the Open World Leadership Center Trust
Fund.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on
general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each
Committee amendment to the House bill ``which proposes an item
of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions
of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or
resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.''
The Committee has recommended no such funding.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 11, 2013,
the Committee ordered favorably reported, en bloc, an original
bill (S. 1284) making appropriations for the Departments of
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related
agencies for the year ending September 30, 2014, and for other
purposes, and an original bill (S. 1283) making appropriations
for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2014, and for other purposes provided, that each bill be
subject to amendment and that each bill be consistent with the
subcommittee funding guidance, by a recorded vote of 16-14, a
quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairwoman Mikulski Mr. Shelby
Mr. Leahy Mr. Cochran
Mr. Harkin Mr. McConnell
Mrs. Murray Mr. Alexander
Mrs. Feinstein Ms. Collins
Mr. Durbin Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Johnson Mr. Graham
Ms. Landrieu Mr. Kirk
Mr. Reed Mr. Coats
Mr. Pryor Mr. Blunt
Mr. Tester Mr. Moran
Mr. Udall Mr. Hoeven
Mrs. Shaheen Mr. Johanns
Mr. Merkley Mr. Boozman
Mr. Begich
Mr. Coons
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
CHAPTER 29--CAPITOL POLICE
Subchapter I--Organization and Administration
PART A--GENERAL
Sec. 1907. Transfer of disbursing function
(a) In general
(1) Disbursing officer
The Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the
disbursing officer for the Capitol Police. Any
reference in any law or resolution before February 20,
2003, to funds paid or disbursed by the Chief
Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives
and the Secretary of the Senate relating to the pay and
allowances of Capitol Police employees shall be deemed
to refer to the Chief of the Capitol Police.
* * * * * * *
[(f) Worker's compensation
[(1) Account
[There shall be established a separate account in
the Capitol Police for purposes of making payments for
employees of the Capitol Police under section 8147 of
title 5.
[(2) Payments without fiscal year limitation
[Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
payments may be made from the account established under
paragraph (1) of this subsection without regard to the
fiscal year for which the obligation to make such
payments is incurred.]
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TITLE 31--MONEY AND FINANCE
CHAPTER 35--ACCOUNTING AND COLLECTION
SUBCHAPTER V--PROCUREMENT PROTEST SYSTEM
Sec. 3555. Regulations; authority of Comptroller General to verify
assertions
(a) The Comptroller General shall prescribe such procedures
as may be necessary to the expeditious decision of protests
under this subchapter, including procedures for accelerated
resolution of protests under the express option authorized by
section 3554(a)(2) of this title. Such procedures shall provide
that the protest process may not be delayed by the failure of a
party to make a filing within the time provided for the filing.
* * * * * * *
(c)(1) The Comptroller General may prescribe procedures for
the electronic filing and dissemination of documents and
information required under this subchapter. In prescribing such
procedures, the Comptroller General shall consider the ability
of all parties to achieve electronic access to such documents
and records.
(2) The Comptroller General may charge and collect fees for
filing protests under this subchapter for the purpose of
covering the costs of developing, maintaining, and operating an
electronic system for filing such protests. The Comptroller
General may retain and use such fees immediately and withough
fiscal year limitation for such purpose.
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OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009, PUBLIC LAW 111-8
DIVISION G--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009
TITLE I
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1101. (a) Collection and Sale of Recyclable
Materials.--
* * * * * * *
(c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect
to [each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013] fiscal year
2009 and each fiscal year thereafter.
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 in Committee Amount in
guidance\1\ bill guidance bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee guidance
to its subcommittees of amounts for 2014: Subcommittee on
the Legislative Branch:
Mandatory.............................................. NA 128 NA \2\128
Discretionary.......................................... 4,350 2,978 NA \2\3,105
Security........................................... ............ ........... NA NA
Nonsecurity........................................ 4,350 2,978 NA NA
Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2014................................................... ............ ........... ........... \3\2,522
2015................................................... ............ ........... ........... 372
2016................................................... ............ ........... ........... 115
2017................................................... ............ ........... ........... 35
2018 and future years.................................. ............ ........... ........... 14
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ...........
2014......................................................
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\1\There is no section 302(a) allocation to the Committee on Appropriations for fiscal year 2014.
\2\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\3\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2013 Budget estimate Committee ---------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2013
appropriation Budget estimate
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TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SENATE
Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress........ 193 ............... 174 -19 +174
Expense allowances:
Vice President................................................. 19 19 19 ............... ...............
President Pro Tempore of the Senate............................ 38 38 38 ............... ...............
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 ............... ...............
Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee.................. 5 5 5 ............... ...............
Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee.................. 5 5 5 ............... ...............
Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee...................... 5 5 5 ............... ...............
Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee...................... 5 5 5 ............... ...............
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Subtotal, expense allowances................................. 177 177 177 ............... ...............
Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders.... 28 28 28 ............... ...............
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Total, Expense allowances and representation................. 205 205 205 ............... ...............
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Salaries, Officers and Employees
Office of the Vice President....................................... 2,356 2,414 2,393 +37 -21
Office of the President Pro Tempore................................ 704 722 715 +11 -7
Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders....................... 5,192 5,202 5,202 +10 ...............
Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips......................... 3,274 3,359 3,321 +47 -38
Committee on Appropriations........................................ 14,834 15,140 15,064 +230 -76
Conference committees.............................................. 3,232 3,316 3,278 +46 -38
Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and 795 813 805 +10 -8
the Conference of the Minority....................................
Policy committees.................................................. 3,301 3,386 3,348 +47 -38
Office of the Chaplain............................................. 405 417 411 +6 -6
Office of the Secretary............................................ 24,146 24,887 24,524 +378 -363
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper...................... 72,854 75,157 72,800 -54 -2,357
Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority........... 1,719 1,764 1,740 +21 -24
Agency contributions and related expenses.......................... 42,599 46,710 48,851 +6,252 +2,141
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Total, Salaries, officers and employees...................... 175,411 183,287 182,452 +7,041 -835
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Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 6,981 7,150 5,192 -1,789 -1,958
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 1,446 1,480 1,109 -337 -371
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms 28 28 28 ............... ...............
and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and
Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances.......................
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
Inquiries and investigations....................................... 131,043 134,000 134,000 +2,957 ...............
Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics 487 520 494 +7 -26
Control...........................................................
Secretary of the Senate............................................ 5,804 6,150 6,250 +446 +100
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate...................... 130,461 145,240 128,210 -2,251 -17,030
Miscellaneous items................................................ 19,321 19,553 19,400 +79 -153
Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account............ 395,388 394,202 394,202 -1,186 ...............
Official Mail Costs
Expenses........................................................... 280 300 281 +1 -19
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Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate..................... 682,784 699,965 682,837 +53 -17,128
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Total, Senate................................................ 867,048 892,115 871,997 +4,949 -20,118
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JOINT ITEMS
Joint Economic Committee........................................... 4,195 4,279 4,203 +8 -76
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ...............
Joint Committee on Taxation........................................ 9,984 10,065 10,004 +20 -61
Office of the Attending Physician
Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances.............. 3,393 3,421 3,400 +7 -21
Office of Congressional Accessibility Services..................... 1,360 1,387 1,363 +3 -24
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Total, Joint items........................................... 18,932 19,152 18,970 +38 -182
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CAPITOL POLICE
Salaries........................................................... 276,579 297,863 281,459 +4,880 -16,404
General expenses................................................... 61,880 65,433 57,000 -4,880 -8,433
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Total, Capitol Police........................................ 338,459 363,296 338,459 ............... -24,837
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OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 3,809 4,482 3,868 +59 -614
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 43,699 45,700 45,700 +2,001 ...............
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ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
General administration............................................. 97,145 100,099 94,400 -2,745 -5,699
Capitol building................................................... 36,082 61,575 55,931 +19,849 -5,644
Capitol grounds.................................................... 9,832 13,452 12,384 +2,552 -1,068
Senate office buildings............................................ 70,986 76,404 76,404 +5,418 ...............
Capitol Power Plant................................................ 131,965 122,259 119,827 -12,138 -2,432
Offsetting collections......................................... -8,982 -9,000 -9,000 -18 ...............
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Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant................................ 122,983 113,259 110,827 -12,156 -2,432
Library buildings and grounds...................................... 46,782 77,016 64,164 +17,382 -12,852
Capitol police buildings, grounds and security..................... 21,457 26,935 21,341 -116 -5,594
Botanic Garden..................................................... 11,976 12,136 12,136 +160 ...............
Capitol Visitor Center:
CVC operations................................................. 21,233 21,702 21,276 +43 -426
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Total, Architect of the Capitol.............................. 438,476 502,578 468,863 +30,387 -33,715
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 419,253 433,830 427,988 +8,735 -5,842
Authority to spend receipts.................................... -6,337 -6,350 -6,350 -13 ...............
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses.............................. 412,916 427,480 421,638 +8,722 -5,842
Copyright Office, Salaries and expenses............................ 51,547 52,952 52,640 +1,093 -312
Authority to spend receipts.................................... -34,182 -33,619 -33,619 +563 ...............
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Subtotal, Copyright Office................................... 17,365 19,333 19,021 +1,656 -312
Congressional Research Service, Salaries and expenses.............. 106,576 109,979 108,841 +2,265 -1,138
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and 50,573 51,927 51,400 +827 -527
expenses..........................................................
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Total, Library of Congress................................... 587,430 608,719 600,900 +13,470 -7,819
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional printing and binding................................. 83,465 79,736 79,736 -3,729 ...............
Office of Superintendent of Documents, Salaries and expenses....... 31,437 35,823 31,500 +63 -4,323
Government Printing Office Revolving Fund.......................... 3,992 12,919 8,064 +4,072 -4,855
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Total, Government Printing Office............................ 118,894 128,478 119,300 +406 -9,178
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Salaries and expenses.............................................. 531,621 556,257 537,751 +6,130 -18,506
Offsetting collections......................................... -26,351 -31,918 -32,368 -6,017 -450
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Total, Government Accountability Office...................... 505,270 524,339 505,383 +113 -18,956
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OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER
Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust fund............. 7,997 10,061 4,000 -3,997 -6,061
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JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Stennis Center for Public Service.................................. 429 430 430 +1 ...............
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Open World Leadership Center (by transfer)......................... ............... ............... ............... ............... ...............
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Grand total.................................................. 2,930,443 3,099,350 2,977,870 +47,427 -121,480
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RECAPITULATION
Senate............................................................. 867,048 892,115 871,997 +4,949 -20,118
Joint Items........................................................ 18,932 19,152 18,970 +38 -182
Capitol Police..................................................... 338,459 363,296 338,459 ............... -24,837
Office of Compliance............................................... 3,809 4,482 3,868 +59 -614
Congressional Budget Office........................................ 43,699 45,700 45,700 +2,001 ...............
Architect of the Capitol........................................... 438,476 502,578 468,863 +30,387 -33,715
Library of Congress................................................ 587,430 608,719 600,900 +13,470 -7,819
Government Printing Office......................................... 118,894 128,478 119,300 +406 -9,178
Government Accountability Office................................... 505,270 524,339 505,383 +113 -18,956
Open World Leadership Center....................................... 7,997 10,061 4,000 -3,997 -6,061
Stennis Center for Public Service.................................. 429 430 430 +1 ...............
Prior year outlays................................................. ............... ............... ............... ............... ...............
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Grand total.................................................. 2,930,443 3,099,350 2,977,870 +47,427 -121,480
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