Senate Report 116-124 - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2020

[Senate Report 116-124]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]

Calendar No. 228
116th Congress } { Report
SENATE
1st Session } { 116-124

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2020

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September 26, 2019.--Ordered to be printed

Mrs. Hyde-Smith, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the
following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 2581]

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2581)
making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2020, 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................. $3,600,003,000
Amount of 2019 appropriations........................... 3,412,414,000
Amount of 2020 budget estimate.......................... 3,773,787,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to--
2019 appropriations................................. +187,589,000
2020 budget estimate................................ -173,784,000

CONTENTS

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Page
General Statement and Summary.................................... 4
Title I:
Legislative Branch Appropriations:
Senate:
Expense Allowances................................... 6
Representation Allowances for the Majority and
Minority Leaders................................... 6
Salaries, Officers, and Employees.................... 7
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate...... 14
Office of Senate Legal Counsel....................... 14
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............................................. 15
Contingent Expenses of the Senate.................... 15
Administrative Provisions............................ 28
Joint Items:
Joint Economic Committee............................. 28
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
of 2021............................................ 28
Joint Committee on Taxation.......................... 28
Office of the Attending Physician.................... 29
Office of Congressional Accessibility Services....... 29
Capitol Police:
Salaries............................................. 31
General Expenses..................................... 32
Office of Congressional Workplace Rights: Salaries and
Expenses............................................... 33
Congressional Budget Office: Salaries and Expenses....... 34
Architect of the Capitol:
Capital Construction and Operations.................. 35
Capitol Building..................................... 36
Capitol Grounds...................................... 38
Senate Office Buildings.............................. 38
Capitol Power Plant.................................. 40
Library Buildings and Grounds........................ 41
Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds and Security....... 42
Botanic Garden....................................... 42
Capitol Visitor Center............................... 43
Administrative Provisions............................ 43
Library of Congress:
Salaries and Expenses................................ 44
Copyright Office..................................... 47
Congressional Research Service....................... 48
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped....... 49
Administrative Provisions............................ 50
Government Publishing Office:
Congressional Publishing............................. 50
Public Information Programs of the Office of
Superintendent of Documents........................ 51
Government Publishing Office Business Operations
Revolving Fund..................................... 51
Government Accountability Office: Salaries and Expenses.. 52
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund.................. 53
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Develop-
ment................................................... 53
Title II: General Provisions..................................... 54
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 55
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 55
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 56
Budgetary Impact of Bill......................................... 57
Comparative Statement of Budget Authority........................ 58

GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

The Legislative Branch appropriations bill provides funding
for the Congress and for the agencies that serve the Congress.
Multiple 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.
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 $3,593,002,000 for the legislative branch for
fiscal year 2020. This amount excludes House items as per
normal protocol. This total is $165,285,634 below the fiscal
year 2020 budget request and $186,763,035 above the fiscal year
2019 appropriation.
The bill includes $969,395,000 for the operations of the
Senate, which is $77,082,964 below the fiscal year 2020
request. The bill includes $585,782,000 for the Architect of
the Capitol to maintain, improve, and construct buildings and
facilities for the Congress. The recommendation for the
Architect of the Capitol is $71,211,000 below the fiscal year
2020 request. The recommendation provides for needed upgrades
to project management systems, supports the day-to-day
operations of each jurisdiction, and allows for the most
critical capital improvements across campus. The bill also
includes $464,341,000 for the Capitol Police; $639,436,000 for
the Government Accountability Office; $735,801,000 for the
Library of Congress; and $117,000,000 for the Government
Publishing Office.
Cybersecurity for the Legislative Branch.--The U.S.
Congress and the legislative branch agencies are charged with
combating cyber-attacks that could disrupt Congress' ability to
perform its constitutional duties. Accordingly, the legislative
branch agencies, including the U.S. Senate, must have the tools
and resources necessary to defend our networks against
sophisticated adversaries. The Committee recommendation
includes funding requested by legislative branch agencies in
fiscal year 2020 to strengthen cyber defenses.
Science and Technology Advice to Congress.--The Committee
recognizes the importance of having timely, unbiased,
professional, and analytical expertise regarding an array of
multifaceted science and technological policy issues. The
Committee looks forward to reviewing the recommendations of the
National Academy of Public Administration study currently
underway, including the evaluation of options available to
Congress in the area of science and technology. The Committee
will continue to engage key authorizing committees and
interested members as these discussions continue.
Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act.--The Good
Accounting Obligation in Government Act, or GAO-IG Act (Public
Law 115-414) requires that each Federal agency, including the
agencies of the legislative branch, include an accounting of
any public recommendations by the Government Accountability
Office or the agency's Office of Inspector General that have
not yet been implemented, and the timeframe for implementation.
It is expected that each agency in this bill include such a
report in its fiscal year 2021 congressional budget
justification.
Offices of Inspectors General Budgets.--The Committee
believes it is important to ensure independence between
legislative branch Offices of Inspectors General [OIG] and
their respective reporting agencies and expects to see a
separate section in each agency's fiscal year 2021 budget
justification reflecting a detailed budget request for the
agency's OIG. Additionally, the Committee directs each OIG to
keep the Committee fully apprised of its funding needs. In
addition, the Committee directs each agency to avoid
interference with or require approval for such communications.
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 any
reprogramming of funds in excess of the lesser of 10 percent or
$750,000 between programs, projects, or activities, or in
excess of $750,000 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 $750,000 from or to a particular program, activity, or
object classification as well as reprogramming of full-time
equivalents or funds to create new organizational entities
within the agency or to restructure entities which already
exist. The Committee expects 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.
Full-Time Equivalents [FTE].--The Committee directs that
budget justifications sent to the Committee shall include a
comparison of FTE based on the number of FTE supported by the
funding provided in the current enacted appropriations
legislation and the number of FTE that would be supported by
the funding requested for the following fiscal year.

TITLE I

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS

SENATE

Expense Allowances

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $189,840
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 195,000
Committee recommendation................................ 189,840

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $189,840 for
the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro
tempore and President pro tempore emeritus of the Senate, the
majority and minority leaders, the majority and minority whips,
the chairmen of the majority and minority conference
committees, and the chairmen of the majority and minority
policy committees. The recommendation is identical to the
fiscal year 2019 appropriation. 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 President Pro Tempore
Emeritus, the Committee recommends an amount of $15,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $39,920 for each leader, for
a total of $74,840.
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, 2019.................................... $28,140
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,140

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
2019 appropriation.
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, 2019.................................... $208,390,812
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 216,325,812
Committee recommendation................................ 216,321,170

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $216,321,170
for the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the
salaries of officers and employees of the Senate. The
recommendation is $7,930,358 above the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $4,642 below the fiscal year 2020 request.
It should be noted that, except for a handful of positions
in the Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms [SAA]
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 2020 are approximately 1,348 positions.

SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES
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Fiscal year 2020
Fiscal year 2019 Committee
recommendation
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Office of the Vice President........ $2,484,248 $2,533,000
Office of the President Pro Tempore. 744,466 759,000
Office of the President Pro Tempore 319,000 326,000
Emeritus...........................
Offices of the majority and minority 5,399,576 5,506,000
leaders............................
Offices of the majority and minority 3,455,424 3,525,000
whips..............................
Conference committees............... 3,408,000 3,476,000
Offices of the secretaries of the 843,402 862,000
conference of the majority and the
conference of the minority.........
Policy Committees................... 3,481,810 3,552,000
Office of the Chaplain.............. 474,886 510,000
Office of the Secretary............. 26,315,000 26,818,000
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 84,157,000 85,867,000
Doorkeeper.........................
Offices of the secretaries for the 1,900,000 1,940,000
majority and minority..............
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Totals........................ 132,982,812 135,674,000
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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, 2019.................................... $2,484,248
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 2,533,248
Committee recommendation................................ 2,533,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,533,000 to
fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of
the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties
as the President of the Senate.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $744,466
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 759,466
Committee recommendation................................ 759,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $759,000 for
the Office of the President Pro Tempore.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS

Appropriation, 2019..................................... $319,000
Budget Estimate, 2020................................... 327,000
Committee recommendation................................ 326,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $326,000 for
the Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $5,399,576
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 5,505,576
Committee recommendation................................ 5,506,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,506,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount
recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,753,000 for
each office.
The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this
appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public
Law 91-145, effective November 1, 1969.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $3,455,424
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 3,525,424
Committee recommendation................................ 3,525,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,525,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $1,762,500 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, 2019.................................... $15,496,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 15,793,000
Committee recommendation................................ 15,793,000

For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$15,793,000.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $3,408,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 3,476,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,476,000

For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $3,476,000. The appropriation provides
$1,738,000 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, 2019.................................... $843,402
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 863,402
Committee recommendation................................ 862,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $862,000 for
the majority and minority conference secretaries.
These offices were created by section 6 of Senate
Resolution 17, agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in
each office were first funded in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public Law 95-26).
Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979
(Public Law 96-38), abolished the specific positions and
established a lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff,
effective October 1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be
divided equally between the majority secretary and the minority
secretary.

POLICY COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $3,481,810
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 3,551,810
Committee recommendation................................ 3,552,000

For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $3,552,000. The appropriation
provides $1,776,000 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, 2019.................................... $474,886
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 510,886
Committee recommendation................................ 510,000

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $510,000. The amount recommended provides 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.
The Office of the Chaplain may transfer to or from amounts
provided for salaries to the account for expenses within the
``Miscellaneous Items'' appropriation.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $26,315,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 26,818,000
Committee recommendation................................ 26,818,000

The Committee recommends $26,818,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2020 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. 6539).
The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2020
have been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The
departmental budgets 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 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 under
legislative services include: the bill clerk, daily digest,
enrolling clerk, journal clerk, legislative clerk, Official
Reporters of Debates, captioning services, executive clerk, LIS
project office, and Parliamentarian.
The Committee provides these funds to the Secretary of the
Senate without apportionment in the interest of facilitating
financial management duties and restructuring that occurs from
time to time. The Committee expects to be notified in writing
in a timely manner of any changes to the staffing levels,
distribution of staff or related funding.

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $84,157,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 85,867,000
Committee recommendation................................ 85,867,000

This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three
statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant
to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances
for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as
authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2
U.S.C. 6597).
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $85,867,000
for fiscal year 2020, which supports a staffing level of 920.
The recommendation includes funding to enhance the IT help desk
experience in the Senate; begin implementation of a Unified
Communications system; and will fully support the continued
initiative to expand the Senate's cybersecurity capabilities.
The Committee expects to be updated regularly as the
Cybersecurity Department develops its strategic plan to
modernize and harden the Senate's cyber defense.
The Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement officer,
the chief protocol officer and an executive officer of the
Senate. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Sergeant at Arms
operates through four principal units:
--The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness prepares
the Senate to respond to a full spectrum of emergencies
that may disrupt normal business operations. This
preparation includes programs that support life safety,
intelligence, security, and continuity of operations
policies and programs throughout the U.S. Senate,
including Senate home state offices, as well as
strategic and analytic assistance to the Sergeant at
Arms in his capacity as Chairman or Member of the
Capitol Police Board and Chief Law Enforcement Officer
of the Senate.
--Capitol Operations is responsible for many of the services
provided within the Capitol building that support the
day-to-day operation of the Senate. Services include
Chamber operations maintained by the Doorkeepers;
official business visitor processing provided by the
Senate Appointment Desks; as well as credentialing and
interfacing with the news media via the Senate Media
Galleries. In addition, the Senate Recording Studio
provides audio and video services.
--The Operations Division provides an array of services to
the Senate community to include, identification,
transportation, parking, and photographic services;
printing, publishing, graphic design, and framing
services; and USPS mail screening, and mailing and
package delivery services. Operations furnishes and
maintains the Senate side of the Capitol Building and
supports the maintenance of Senate state offices.
--The Office of the Chief Information Officer [OCIO] builds,
operates, and supports the Senate's information
infrastructure. The OCIO is responsible for information
security, technology infusion, telecommunications,
helpdesk, IT systems to support Continuity of
Operations and Continuity of Government, enterprise
computing systems, data networks, web services and
hosting, system development, and office equipment.
Executive and other offices provide general management,
human resource, financial, and training support to the Senate.
The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are
shown in the following table.

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Office of Protective Services and Continuity............... 60 FTE
Capitol Operations......................................... 120
Operations................................................. 285
Chief Information Officer.................................. 339
Executive and administrative offices....................... 116
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Total.................................................... 920
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The Committee provides these funds to the Sergeant at Arms
without apportionment in the interest of facilitating financial
management duties and restructuring that occurs from time to
time. The Committee expects to be notified in writing in a
timely manner of any changes to the staffing levels,
distribution of staff or related funding.
SAA Office of Member Outreach and Security Coordination.--
The Committee finds that identifying and evaluating risks to
Members is challenging given the large number of Members and
their varying schedules for both on and off-campus events. This
challenge is further heightened given evolving physical threats
to Members, as highlighted by the 2017 shooting in Alexandria,
Virginia. To address these challenges in the Senate, the
Committee directed SAA to establish an Office of Member
Outreach and Security Coordination dedicated to liaising with
Senators' offices in order to create better awareness of
Senators' activities off of the Capitol campus; to educate and
train staff to identify and alert the SAA and the United States
Capitol Police [USCP] of events or activities that may warrant
a threat assessment; and to facilitate threat assessments and
security coordination with the USCP as well as Federal and
local law enforcement, as appropriate. The SAA disseminates a
weekly email entitled ``Enhancing Member Safety and Security''
to all Administrative Managers, Chief Clerks, and Schedulers to
provide specific information in furtherance of security at
public events that the Senator may attend, in both the state
and Washington, DC. The SAA has also assisted Senate staff with
over 561 assessments and law enforcement coordination since
October 2018.
Office Cybersecurity.--The Committee directs SAA to utilize
funds provided for fiscal year 2020 to: enable personal and
Committee offices to utilize third-party cybersecurity services
to protect the privacy and integrity of office networks;
provide annual cybersecurity audits for all Senate offices;
provide enhanced cybersecurity training for each Senate office;
institute protections against insider threats; and institute
and operationalize enhanced privacy protections within the
Senate network.
Senators' Personal Cybersecurity.--The Committee recognizes
that Senators are being targeted for hacking and cyberattacks,
especially via their personal devices and accounts. The
bipartisan Senators' Personal Cybersecurity Working Group
[Working Group], established by the Legislative Branch
Appropriations Act, 2018, to identify, develop, and recommend
options to provide enhanced cybersecurity for Senators'
personal communications devices and accounts, completed its
work in November, 2018. While the Working Group did not provide
a recommendation, the final report presented five options for
consideration, along with analysis of the benefits and
limitations of each option, and described any statutory,
ethics, rules, or appropriations changes that may be required
for each option. However, the Working Group did encourage the
Sergeant at Arms to engage in certain activities that could
begin immediately or continue, absent additional appropriations
or statutory changes, to enhance Senators' personal
cybersecurity, such as cybersecurity training, cyber
advisories, and cybersecurity best practice documents tailored
to personal devices and accounts. The SAA has, since the
Working Group's completion, greatly improved communications
with the Senate community in this area. The SAA shall, in
coordination with this Committee, the Senate Committee on Rules
and Administration, and Senate Majority and Minority
Leadership, continue to explore ways, including the options
presented in the Working Group's report, in which it may better
provide voluntary cybersecurity support to any Senator seeking
assistance with their personal devices or accounts under
existing ethics, rules, appropriations, statutory, and civil
law.
Training to ``Stop the Bleed''.--Similar to CPR training,
basic bleeding control techniques are critical to saving lives.
Developed by the American College of Surgeons [ACS] after the
tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,
Connecticut, ``Stop the Bleed'' training works to enhance
survivability from mass shootings as well as other casualty
events such as car accidents and home accidents. ``Stop the
Bleed'' training empowers first responders, as well as non-
professional individuals, with basic skills and techniques to
immediately control external bleeding until medical help
arrives. The ACS provides both direct training and ``train the
trainer'' courses with the educational component of ``Stop the
Bleed'' offered free of charge and courses are run at cost. The
Committee supports the expansion of ``Stop the Bleed'' training
on the Capitol campus, as well as in schools, workplaces, and
other organizations, in order to improve survival rates of mass
shootings and other events causing life-threatening external
bleeding.
Since August 2018, the SAA Office of Training and
Development has provided four open classes (once per quarter),
and roughly 180 staff have received training. Senators and
committee offices should be aware that they may request ``Stop
the Bleed'' training directly for their staffs, which the SAA
coordinates with the ACS to schedule and provide. The Committee
directs the SAA, in coordination with the Office of the
Attending Physician, as appropriate, to continue incorporating
``Stop the Bleed'' training into the Senate's training and
development programming for both DC and State offices, and
ensure that offices are aware this training is available. The
Committee directs the SAA to provide periodic updates to the
Committee on the details of such training, including planned
frequency, trainer competencies, and the number of staff
trained.
E-Signature Platform.--The Committee encourages the Senate
Sergeant at Arms to continue to explore ways to use new
technology tools to improve the efficiency and productivity of
Senate offices. One area in which technology may do this is an
e-Signature platform, which would allow Senate offices the
option to sign multi-signature letters electronically, with the
goal of streamlining the signature process, providing
significant time savings for staff, and mitigating signing and
typographical errors. Not later than 90 days after enactment of
this act, the SAA shall report to the Committee on the
estimated costs and feasibility of implementing an e-Signature
platform across the Senate, including determining the number of
offices that would utilize this technology option.

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $1,900,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 1,940,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,940,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,940,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $970,000
for each office.

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $59,912,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 64,855,000
Committee recommendation................................ 64,854,170

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $64,854,170
for agency contributions for employees paid under certain
appropriations, including ``Salaries, officers, and
employees,'' ``Joint Economic Committee,'' ``Office of the
Legislative Counsel of the Senate,'' and ``Office of Senate
Legal Counsel.''
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 Federal Insurance Contributions Act.
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, 2019.................................... $6,278,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 6,397,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,397,000

For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,397,000. This
amount provides for the salaries and expenses of the office.
The increase provided allows the office to keep up with the
increasing demand to help draft legislation of the quality and
at the pace the Senate demands. 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, 2019.................................... $1,176,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 1,197,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,197,000

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant
to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends
an appropriation of $1,197,000 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, 2019.................................... $28,440
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,440

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, 2019.................................... $133,265,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 133,265,000
Committee recommendation................................ 133,265,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $133,265,000
for inquiries and investigations by Senate standing, special,
and select committees, of which $26,650,000 shall be available
until September 30, 2022. The recommendation is identical to
the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and the fiscal year 2020
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, 2019.................................... $508,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 516,000
Committee recommendation................................ 508,000

The Committee recommends $508,000 for the expenses of the
U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
Established in 1985 by the Foreign Relations Authorization Act
(Public Law 99-93), the Caucus was created to monitor and
promote international compliance with narcotics control
treaties and monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private
programs seeking to expand international cooperation against
drug abuse. The Caucus is composed of seven Senators, four from
the majority party and three from the minority party, with a
chairman from the majority party and a co-chairman from the
minority party.

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $10,036,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 9,536,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,536,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $14,536,000
for expenses of the Office of the Secretary. The recommendation
is $4,500,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$5,000,000 above the fiscal year 2020 request. Of the total
provided, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$3,100,000 to remain available until expended, of which
$2,500,000 is for the Financial Management Information System
Modernization, and $11,436,000 to remain available until
September 30, 2024, of which $6,436,000 is for the Senate
Information Services program.
The Committee provides these funds to the Secretary of the
Senate without apportionment in the interest of facilitating
financial management duties and restructuring that occurs from
time to time. The Committee expects to be notified in writing
in a timely manner of any cumulative changes in excess of 10
percent to the funding levels between programs, projects, or
activities.
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. 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 92-342.
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. 6514.
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.
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 provide such
educational services and items in such 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, as amended, and Public Law 108-83, September
30, 2003, as amended to acquire accept, supervise, hold, place,
protect, make known, conserve, restore, replicate, or replace
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 as a Senate document a list of all works of art,
historical objects exhibits currently within the Senate wing of
the Capitol and Senate office buildings.
The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on
Arts and Antiquities of the United States Senate, 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, chapter VIII of Public
Law 100-71, November 21, 1989, as amended.
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.
The Secretary of the Senate has the statutory
responsibility to collect and archive Senate records. The work
of the Senate Archivist and the Senate Historical Office to
conserve and protect the historic records of this institution
on behalf of the Secretary provides a valuable benefit to the
Senate community and the public. In addition to collecting and
managing Senate records, the Historical Office provides
valuable advice and resources to Senate Offices so that
Committees' Senate records, as well as Senators' official
congressional papers, which are not classified as ``Senate
records'' and are not managed by the Secretary, will be ready
for historical preservation at the time a Senator leaves
office. Current Senate offices and Committees, as well as
historians, authors, journalists, and the general public rely
on collections of both Senate records and Senators' papers to
study and share the history of the Senate and the Nation.
Efforts to prepare the Senate and its members for archiving
records spanning both pre-digital and digital storage will be
furthered by partnering with outside experts on a focused
experience-based effort to process, archive, preserve, and make
available a single, finite, large collection which is at
beginning of the senatorial archival process. After
consultation with and approval by the Committee on
Appropriations and the Committee on Rules and Administration,
the Committee directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement
with a public entity with demonstrated archival expertise and
prior experience working with the Senate Archivist, to assist
the Senate Historical Office and the Senate Archivist with the
updating of best practices and guidance for the archiving of
congressional papers in the digital age. To gain insight into
significant challenges, emphasis should be placed on a
collection that, due to special circumstances or lack of
available guidance from the Senator, required rapid closing,
transfer, and processing.
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. 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 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.
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 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, 2019.................................... $126,595,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 128,753,000
Committee recommendation................................ 128,753,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $128,753,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, to remain available until
September 30, 2024, which is $2,158,000 above the fiscal year
2019 appropriation and identical to the fiscal year 2020
request.
The following table compares the fiscal year 2020 Committee
recommendation for the component categories within this account
to the fiscal year 2020 budget request.

EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
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Fiscal year Committee
2020 request recommendation Difference
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Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness................... $1,096,000 $1,096,000 ..............
Capitol Operations.............................................. 3,582,000 3,582,000 ..............
Operations...................................................... 27,444,000 27,444,000 ..............
Chief Information Officer....................................... 95,318,000 95,318,000 ..............
Executive and Other Offices..................................... 1,313,000 1,313,000 ..............
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Grand Total............................................... 128,753,000 128,753,000 ..............
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $18,871,410
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 18,879,000
Committee recommendation................................ 18,871,410

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $18,871,410
for miscellaneous items to remain available until September 30,
2022. 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 2020 BUDGET--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fiscal year 2020 Committee
Item request recommendation Difference
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Resolution and reorganization reserve.................... $3,000,000 $3,000,000 .................
Unallocated.............................................. 6,000,000 6,000,000 .................
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items).......... 800,000 800,000 .................
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- 1,200,250 1,192,660 $(7,590)
499, dated December 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)
Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 300,000 300,000 .................
97-51, 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 10,000 .................
Stationery............................................... 16,500 16,500 .................
Communications........................................... 72,000 72,000 .................
Consultants--including agency contributions (2 U.S.C. 5,000,000 5,000,000 .................
6501 as amended)........................................
National Security Working Group (S. Res. 480, November 700,000 700,000 .................
21, 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 455,000 455,000 .................
102-90, dated August 14, 1991 and 103-50, dated July
2, 1993.............................................
Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as 24,250 24,250 .................
authorized by Public Law 104-197, dated September
16, 1996............................................
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Total............................................ 18,879,000 18,871,410 (7,590)
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\1\Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2020):
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 2020):
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 2020):
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

Senate Employees' Child Care Center.--The Committee
recognizes the importance of access to high quality, affordable
child care for recruitment and retention of U.S. Senate
employees and supports the ability of the Senate Employees'
Child Care Center [SECCC] to employ high caliber faculty,
maintain its commitment to early childhood education, and
continue to serve the growing number of Senate employees who
require child care for their infant to pre-school children.
Under current law, Congress may only provide funding for
employee benefits and travel expenses for employee training
activities for the SECCC, which are provided for and fully
funded in this act. However, funds for employees' salaries and
operational expenses are paid by the Center's operating budget
and cannot be supplemented with appropriated funds.
In the fiscal year 2019 Legislative Branch bill, the
Committee directed the Government Accountability Office [GAO]
to review the operations and structure of the SECCC, and to
examine what impediments might exist to incorporate the SECCC
into the Senate. As GAO works to complete its evaluation, the
Committee will remain engaged with stakeholders and interested
Members.
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.
Payments are authorized 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, President
pro tempore emeritus, and the legislative counsel. The
following summarizes the current authority and limitations:
Majority Leader.--Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Minority Leader.--Nine consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Legislative Counsel (Subject to President Pro Tempore
Approval).--Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for
maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be
appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the
maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore.--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.
President Pro Tempore Emeritus.--One consultant at not to
exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The
consultant 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 2020 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, 2019.................................... $429,000,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 531,054,152
Committee recommendation................................ 449,000,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2020 of $449,000,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and
Office Expense Account [SOPOEA]. The recommendation is an
increase of $20,000,000 above the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $82,054,152 below the fiscal year 2020
request. Of the funding provided, $20,128,950 is available
until September 30, 2022.
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 2020 totals
$302,910,864.
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 $508,377 per office, or
$50,837,700 for all 100 Senators.
The third component of the SOPOEA account is for official
office expenses and totals $20,128,950. Each Senator's office
is allocated an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the
following table.
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.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FISCAL YEAR 2020
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Administrative
and clerical Legislative O.O.E.A. Total
State assistance assistance allowance 1/1/ allowance 1/1/
allowance 1/1/ allowance 1/1/ 2020 2020
2020 2020
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Alabama......................................... $2,798,783 $508,377 $184,041 $3,491,201
Alaska.......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 252,700 3,559,860
Arizona......................................... 3,045,710 508,377 204,432 3,758,519
Arkansas........................................ 2,798,783 508,377 169,173 3,476,333
California...................................... 4,448,075 508,377 464,748 5,421,200
Colorado........................................ 2,881,090 508,377 195,542 3,585,009
Connecticut..................................... 2,798,783 508,377 161,229 3,468,389
Delaware........................................ 2,798,783 508,377 129,375 3,436,535
Florida......................................... 4,079,454 508,377 315,527 4,903,358
Georgia......................................... 3,292,645 508,377 222,264 4,023,286
Hawaii.......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 279,883 3,587,043
Idaho........................................... 2,798,783 508,377 166,656 3,473,816
Illinois........................................ 3,457,263 508,377 264,451 4,230,091
Indiana......................................... 2,963,402 508,377 194,722 3,666,501
Iowa............................................ 2,798,783 508,377 171,485 3,478,645
Kansas.......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 167,979 3,475,139
Kentucky........................................ 2,798,783 508,377 177,687 3,484,847
Louisiana....................................... 2,798,783 508,377 184,005 3,491,165
Maine........................................... 2,798,783 508,377 148,327 3,455,487
Maryland........................................ 2,963,402 508,377 173,736 3,645,515
Massachusetts................................... 2,963,402 508,377 196,906 3,668,685
Michigan........................................ 3,292,645 508,377 233,155 4,034,177
Minnesota....................................... 2,881,090 508,377 191,456 3,580,923
Mississippi..................................... 2,798,783 508,377 167,309 3,474,469
Missouri........................................ 2,963,402 508,377 197,522 3,669,301
Montana......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 162,585 3,469,745
Nebraska........................................ 2,798,783 508,377 161,822 3,468,982
Nevada.......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 177,481 3,484,641
New Hampshire................................... 2,798,783 508,377 143,804 3,450,964
New Jersey...................................... 3,210,329 508,377 205,931 3,924,637
New Mexico...................................... 2,798,783 508,377 166,152 3,473,312
New York........................................ 3,974,130 508,377 304,731 4,787,238
North Carolina.................................. 3,292,645 508,377 224,116 4,025,138
North Dakota.................................... 2,798,783 508,377 151,060 3,458,220
Ohio............................................ 3,374,955 508,377 255,580 4,138,912
Oklahoma........................................ 2,798,783 508,377 180,310 3,487,470
Oregon.......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 191,640 3,498,800
Pennsylvania.................................... 3,457,263 508,377 261,050 4,226,690
Rhode Island.................................... 2,798,783 508,377 138,950 3,446,110
South Carolina.................................. 2,881,090 508,377 176,750 3,566,217
South Dakota.................................... 2,798,783 508,377 152,826 3,459,986
Tennessee....................................... 2,963,402 508,377 196,538 3,668,317
Texas........................................... 4,448,075 508,377 375,342 5,331,794
Utah............................................ 2,798,783 508,377 173,361 3,480,521
Vermont......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 136,875 3,444,035
Virginia........................................ 3,128,022 508,377 199,556 3,835,955
Washington...................................... 3,045,710 508,377 219,826 3,773,913
West Virginia................................... 2,798,783 508,377 145,898 3,453,058
Wisconsin....................................... 2,881,090 508,377 194,550 3,584,017
Wyoming......................................... 2,798,783 508,377 153,431 3,460,591
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TOTAL..................................... 151,455,432 25,418,850 10,064,475 186,938,757
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x2 x2 x2 x2
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Grand Total..................................... 302,910,864 50,837,700 20,128,950 373,877,514
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of July 31, 2019, there were
4,122 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 2020
funding level for this account anticipates $125,800,000 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.
Veterans Hiring.--The Committee continues to encourage
Members of Congress and their offices to look favorably on
congressional job applicants with previous United States
military service. Through their service, many veterans gain
valuable leadership skills, perseverance, and perspective that
can enhance the legislative process. The Committee encourages
Members to incorporate these veterans' unique skills by
increasing the number of veterans hired in their congressional
offices. The Committee also encourages Congress to evaluate the
potential for a congressional veterans fellowship program.
Senate Intern Compensation.--The Committee continues to
believe that Senate internships should be available to the
broadest possible pool of candidates who have the ability and
interest to serve. Unfortunately, unpaid internships exclude
those who cannot independently afford to work without pay,
hindering students' future career opportunities and making it
more difficult for Senators to attract and hire the most
qualified interns, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Providing interns financial compensation provides an avenue for
more students to have the opportunity to serve their country
and gain experience toward a career in public service. To date,
96 percent of Senators' offices have used funds provided in
fiscal year 2019 to compensate interns.
In addition to funding allocated in the table above for
Senators' office allowances and for agency contribution costs,
the bill includes $6,000,000 for the sole purpose of providing
financial compensation to interns. Any intern compensation
funding that remains unspent by any office will be returned to
the Treasury in accordance with section 101 of the bill. Such
funding is directed to be allocated among Senators' offices in
relative proportion to funds allocated for each office's
administrative and clerical assistance allowance for fiscal
year 2020 shown in the table above, which reflect natural
variables including State populations, with a small additional
amount for non-contiguous states. On average, each office will
be allocated an estimated $60,000 for intern compensation.
With the establishment of the Senate Intern Compensation
fund, tremendous progress has been made toward making
internships more open and accessible to all students. However,
there remains a lack of diversity amongst the counsels and
senior legislative assistants in the Senate. Two factors that
may be at play are the lack of internships and fellowships
provided to graduates from minority serving institutions and
law schools, and the lack of the salary offered to recent law
school graduates. Another important step toward broadening the
pool of candidates for senior positions is providing the
opportunity to learn how the Senate works at the top levels.
The additional $1,000,000 provided in fiscal year 2020 may
assist Senate offices in their efforts to diversify their law
school student and graduate pools so that current law school
students and recent graduates of minority servicing
institutions may gain valuable work experience in the United
States Senate.

Estimated Senators' Office Allocations for Intern Compensation
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State Intern
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Alabama................................................. $55,300
Alaska.................................................. 59,600
Arizona................................................. 60,100
Arkansas................................................ 55,300
California.............................................. 87,800
Colorado................................................ 56,900
Connecticut............................................. 55,300
Delaware................................................ 55,300
Florida................................................. 80,500
Georgia................................................. 65,000
Hawaii.................................................. 59,600
Idaho................................................... 55,300
Illinois................................................ 68,300
Indiana................................................. 58,500
Iowa.................................................... 55,300
Kansas.................................................. 55,300
Kentucky................................................ 55,300
Louisiana............................................... 55,300
Maine................................................... 55,300
Maryland................................................ 58,500
Massachusetts........................................... 58,500
Michigan................................................ 65,000
Minnesota............................................... 56,900
Mississippi............................................. 55,300
Missouri................................................ 58,500
Montana................................................. 55,300
Nebraska................................................ 55,300
Nevada.................................................. 55,300
New Hampshire........................................... 55,300
New Jersey.............................................. 63,400
New Mexico.............................................. 55,300
New York................................................ 78,500
North Carolina.......................................... 65,000
North Dakota............................................ 55,300
Ohio.................................................... 66,600
Oklahoma................................................ 55,300
Oregon.................................................. 55,300
Pennsylvania............................................ 68,300
Rhode Island............................................ 55,300
South Carolina.......................................... 56,900
South Dakota............................................ 55,300
Tennessee............................................... 58,500
Texas................................................... 87,800
Utah.................................................... 55,300
Vermont................................................. 55,300
Virginia................................................ 61,800
Washington.............................................. 60,100
West Virginia........................................... 55,300
Wisconsin............................................... 56,900
Wyoming................................................. 55,300
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Total............................................. 3,000,000
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x2
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Grand Total............................................. 6,000,000
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OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $300,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 300,000

For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $300,000 which is equal to the
fiscal year 2019 appropriation and the fiscal year 2020
request.

Administrative Provisions

Sec. 101. This provision requires that amounts remaining in
the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account be
used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt.
Sec. 102. This provision relates to the cost of living
adjustments for Members of Congress.

JOINT ITEMS

Joint Economic Committee

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $4,203,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 4,203,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,203,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,203,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. The recommendation is equal
to the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and the fiscal year 2020
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 Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies of 2021

Appropriations, 2019....................................................
Budget estimate, 2020...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $1,500,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,500,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021. This appropriation is provided
every four years to provide for the expenses associated with
the planning of the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. The
recommendation is $250,000 above the fiscal year 2016
appropriation.

Joint Committee on Taxation

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $11,169,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 11,563,000
Committee recommendation................................ 11,563,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,563,000
for salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation.
The recommendation is $394,000 more than the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and equal to the fiscal year 2020 request.
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, 2019.................................... $3,798,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 3,868,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,868,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,868,000 for
the Office of the Attending Physician. The recommendation is
$70,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal to
the fiscal year 2020 request. The Office was first established
by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.

Office of Congressional Accessibility Services

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $1,486,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 1,509,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,509,000

The Committee recommends $1,509,000 for the Office of
Congressional Accessibility Services [OCAS]. This office is a
successor to the Special Services Office following enactment of
the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008.
The 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, 2019.................................... $456,308,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 463,341,000
Committee recommendation................................ 464,341,000

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 $464,341,000 for the USCP. The
recommendation is $8,033,000 above the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and is $1,000,000 above the fiscal year 2020
request. The recommended funding fully supports the final year
of a 5-year plan to expand the number of USCP officers by an
estimated 20 percent.
The Committee recommendation fully funds the USCP request
of $3,186,000 for Overtime in Salaries and Expenses, and
$3,775,000 in General Expenses to cover the costs associated
with the 2020 National Presidential Conventions and costs
needed in fiscal year 2020 to prepare for the 2021 Presidential
Inauguration.
Risk-Based Protections for Members of Congress.--As
highlighted by the 2017 shooting in Alexandria, Virginia,
evolving threats to Congress include the physical targeting of
Members of Congress. In fiscal year 2019, the Capitol Police
opened more than 4,440 threat assessment cases. Further, the
Department conducted more than 1,050 law enforcement
coordinations, which is 418 cases, or an increase of 65
percent, above the number of coordinations conducted in 2018.
In addition to securing the Capitol campus, the Committee finds
that ensuring the continuity of government must include
protecting the physical security of Members. The bill provides
$2,000,000 for the Department to enhance Member security
outside of the Capitol campus in the National Capital Region
[NCR], as warranted by risk-based analyses. This doubles the
amount provided in fiscal year 2019, as the initiative has
proven popular with Members; of note, as of August 2019, 96
percent of the $1,000,000 provided in fiscal year 2019 was
expended. These funds may be used to reimburse local law
enforcement and/or support additional dignitary protection
teams to be assigned on a flexible and dynamic basis. The
increase will provide for additional patrol officers to travel
to and be present at off-campus events; all the resulting
support, including additional vehicles, specialized weapons,
and relevant training; and to cover the increased need for the
sworn officers and intel analysts who conduct the risk
assessments, communicate with Member Offices, and conduct
liaison activities with private and public sector partners.
The Committee expects the USCP to continue working closely
with the Sergeant at Arms and local law enforcement partners in
the NCR, as well as educating Member Offices on the USCP
strategy for Members' protection within the NCR while outside
the U.S. Capitol Grounds, as laid out in the December 2018
report detailing the Department's plans to enhance off-campus
Member security in the NCR. As the USCP and SAA better engage
with individual offices, the Committee believes that more
Members will participate in the schedule notification process.
USCP Wellness Program.--The Committee supports the
Department's efforts to date to develop an overall Wellness
Program for the officers and civilian personnel of the U.S.
Capitol Police. It is important to the Committee to ensure the
Capitol Police workforce has the needed support in order to
perform its critical national security mission of defending the
legislative process. As a part of this law enforcement
function, it is important for the Department to continue its
effort to maintain the highest level of readiness.
Therefore, the Committee encourages the Department to begin
implementation of a holistic Wellness Program for its workforce
that emphasizes the importance of physical fitness, nutritional
health, mental and emotional health, and financial wellness.
With this emphasis on improving and maintaining both physical
fitness and mental health, the Department will be able to
provide the support to its workforce to enable them to maintain
full focus and attention to the Department's critical mission.
Within 45 days of enactment of this act, the Department is
directed to submit a report to the Committee providing the
scope, timeline and the cost estimates for implementation and
maintenance of such a program. This report should include
specific details on how the Department plans to utilize its
current resources, such as fitness centers and contracted
fitness training support in this effort, and how it would
expand these capabilities to provide the greatest opportunity
for its workforce to improve and maintain their physical
fitness and nutritional health. The Department should also
include details of the other focus areas for its Wellness
Program, including but not limited to, mental, emotional, and
financial health. This Program should be designed to achieve
the highest level of participation of the USCP's workforce. The
Committee looks forward to working closely with the Department
to achieve this effort.
Dockless Commercial Scooters on U.S. Capitol Grounds.--
Dockless commercial scooters, or e-scooters, and other
motorized devices for rent have grown as a commuting option for
congressional staffers, tourists, and other visitors to the
District of Columbia and the Capitol Grounds. The Committee
recognizes that new and expanding micromobility options in DC
can offer alternatives to car travel and increase access to
public transportation; however, the Committee also believes
that this is a public safety concern impacting vehicular and
pedestrian traffic on the Capitol Grounds. The serious safety
and security concerns raised by the U.S. Capitol Police and
other members of the Congressional community regarding the
increasing number of e-scooters routinely and randomly left
unattended on sidewalks, roadways, and high-pedestrian access
areas throughout the Capitol Grounds must be addressed. This
spring, the USCP sent letters to 10 e-scooter companies
approved or conditionally approved by the District Department
of Transportation for dockless scooter operations in the
District of Columbia, informing them of the Traffic Regulations
for the U.S. Capitol Grounds [CTR], which prohibit the use of
scooters or any similar device on Capitol Grounds (CTR
Sec. 16.2.60), among other prohibitions, and asked that the
companies take immediate action to ensure their compliance with
the CTR. Since that time, the Committee notes less e-scooters
cluttering the Grounds due to efforts by the USCP and e-scooter
companies to remove abandoned devices. The Committee expects
the Capitol Police to continue to expand its outreach efforts
to e-scooter companies and the District, and work to better
educate users, including Congressional staff, city residents,
and visitors, on the restrictions for using and/or parking e-
scooters on Capitol Grounds.

Salaries

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $374,804,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 378,062,000
Committee recommendation................................ 379,062,000

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 $379,062,000 for USCP salaries,
which is $4,258,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation
and $1,000,000 above the fiscal year 2020 request. The
Committee recommendation provides funding for an additional 57
sworn officers and an additional civilian position in the
Office of Inspector General.
USCP Office of Inspector General.--The Committee includes
funds to support not less than six FTE within the USCP Office
of Inspector General [OIG]. The Committee notes that additional
oversight of the USCP is conducted by the Government
Accountability Office to supplement the work of the USCP OIG,
as needed.
Overtime.--The Committee recommends no more than
$47,048,000 for overtime in fiscal year 2020. This provides for
approximately 717,791 hours of additional duty including for
coverage of the 2020 National Conventions and pre-inauguration.
The Committee notes that overtime pay is a standard
practice law enforcement entities utilize to respond to
unscheduled and unanticipated events. However, the Committee
finds that keeping overtime pay at a minimum should continue to
be a goal of the USCP. The Committee appreciates the efforts of
the USCP to better track and manage overtime pay in order to
keep overtime costs to a minimum. The Committee directs the
USCP to continue to keep the Committee apprised of these
efforts.
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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Hours
Funding estimated
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Scheduled, (including training)......... $41,220,000 629,082
Unscheduled............................. 2,626,000 40,000
LOC--non-reimbursable events............ 243,000 3,709
2020 National Conventions/Pre- 2,959,000 45,000
inauguration...........................
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Total............................. 47,048,000 717,791
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The recommendation does not include funds for USCP overtime
for requirements associated with major construction projects
undertaken by the Architect of the Capitol [AOC] as those funds
are provided to the AOC as part of the overall project costs
for those major projects and are paid to the USCP on a
reimbursable basis. The Committee expects the USCP to operate
within the designated funding level for requirements associated
with each project. The Committee directs the USCP to provide
for any additional requirement costs beyond that allocation.

General Expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $81,504,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 85,279,000
Committee recommendation................................ 85,279,000

Expenses include office supplies and equipment,
communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment,
investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.
The Committee recommends $85,279,000 for general expenses,
which is $3,775,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation
and identical to the fiscal year 2020 request.
Training to ``Stop the Bleed''.--Similar to CPR training,
which is an important life-saving skill, basic bleeding control
techniques are critical to saving lives. Developed by the
American College of Surgeons [ACS] after the tragedy at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, ``Stop the
Bleed'' training works to enhance survivability from mass
shootings as well as other casualty events such as car
accidents and home accidents. ``Stop the Bleed'' training
empowers first responders, as well as non-professional
individuals, with basic skills and techniques to immediately
control external bleeding until medical help arrives. The ACS
provides both direct training and ``train the trainer'' courses
with the educational component of ``Stop the Bleed'' offered
free of charge and courses are run at cost. The Committee
continues to support the expansion of ``Stop the Bleed''
training on the Capitol campus, as well as in schools,
workplaces, and other organizations, in order to improve
survival rates of mass shootings and other events causing life-
threatening external bleeding.
The Committee appreciates that the UCSP has begun providing
bleeding control training to officers and personnel. As of
August 2019, the Capitol Police has trained more than 1,400
personnel in Tactical Combat Casualty Care. The Committee
directs the USCP to continue such efforts, utilizing the ``Stop
the Bleed'' methodology, to ensure that all officers can
respond to and administer basic bleeding control techniques to
individuals with trauma. The Committee directs the USCP to
provide periodic updates to the Committee detailing such
training plans for new recruits and current officers.

OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS

Salaries and Expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $6,332,670
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 6,332,670
Committee recommendation................................ 6,333,000

The Congressional Accountability Act [CAA] (Public Law 104-
1) established an independent Office of Congressional Workplace
Rights [OCWR], formerly the Office of Compliance, to apply the
rights and protections of the following labor and employment
statutes to covered employees within the Legislative Branch:
the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave
Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Federal
Service Labor Management Relations Act, the Employee Polygraph
Protection Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining
Notification Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Uniformed
Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. This Act was
amended in 1998 to apply the Veterans Employment Opportunities
Act and in 2008 to apply the Genetic Information and
Nondiscrimination Act. On December 21, 2018, the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act (Public Law 115-397) was
signed into law expanding the Office's duties and
responsibilities, as well as the number of employees covered by
the CAA and the CAA Reform Act [CAARA].
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights administers
and ensures the integrity of the neutral dispute resolution
process concerning claims that arise under the CAA and CAARA.
The Office also carries out an education and training program
for congressional Members, employing offices and congressional
employees to assist them in understanding their rights and
responsibilities under the CAA and CAARA.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,333,000 for
the salaries and expenses of the OCWR, which is $330 above the
fiscal year 2019 enacted level and $330 above the fiscal year
2020 request.

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Salaries and Expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $50,737,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 53,556,000
Committee recommendation................................ 54,941,000

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 $54,941,000
for the CBO. The recommendation is $4,204,000 above the fiscal
year 2019 appropriation and $1,385,000 above the fiscal year
2020 request.
Promoting Transparency.--The Congressional Budget Office
provides Congress with budgetary and economic analysis that is
important to the legislative process and can have significant
policy implications. The Committee supports CBO's current and
planned efforts of improving and promoting transparency of the
agency's modeling and cost estimate process. CBO should
continue with efforts on transparency that respect the
interests of Congress and maintain the agency's professional
independence. To that end, the Committee provides full funding
to support CBO's request to fully fund 14 staff (8 FTE) hired
throughout fiscal year 2019 and to hire an estimated 6 new
employees (1 FTE) for transparency and responsiveness efforts
for fiscal year 2020. Further, the Committee directs CBO to
provide the Committee with an updated report within 90 days of
enactment of this act detailing the agency's ongoing and future
efforts to implement the multi-year plan to increase its
capacity to make CBO's work as transparent and responsive as
possible. This should also review the agency's transparency
efforts during 2019.

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 has recommended a funding level of
$585,782,000 for activities of the Architect of the Capitol,
excluding the House Office Buildings account. The
recommendation is $49,135,000 above the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $71,211,000 below the fiscal year 2020
request.
The following table compares the Committee recommendation
for the AOC accounts to the fiscal year 2020 request, excluding
the House Office Buildings account.

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Fiscal year 2020 Committee
Item request recommendation Difference
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Capital Construction and Operations...................... $128,915,000 $126,554,000 $(2,361,000)
Capitol Building......................................... 68,878,000 63,378,000 (5,500,000)
Capitol Grounds.......................................... 22,824,000 22,824,000 .................
Senate Office Buildings.................................. 87,424,000 88,424,000 1,000,000
Capitol Power Plant...................................... 142,225,000 130,225,000 (12,000,000)
Library Buildings and Grounds............................ 121,346,000 63,646,000 (57,700,000)
Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security.......... 54,966,000 50,316,000 (4,650,000)
Botanic Garden........................................... 16,094,000 16,094,000 .................
Capitol Visitor Center................................... 24,321,000 24,321,000 .................
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Total.............................................. 656,993,000 585,782,000 (71,211,000)
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Outdoor Recycling.--The Committee commends the efforts of
the AOC and the United States Capitol Police for 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 AOC is also encouraged to work with the USCP to find
additional locations where garbage and recycling cans can be
co-located and clearly marked on the Capitol grounds.
Office of Inspector General.--The Committee feels strongly
that the AOC OIG must maintain a staffing level commensurate
with the scale of AOC's vast portfolio of operations,
constructions, and contract oversight. Within funds provided,
the Committee directs the AOC OIG to employ not fewer than 15
FTE positions during fiscal year 2020. The Committee also
directs the AOC to ensure that sufficient funding is available
for contracts and other expenses identified by the AOC OIG to
fulfill its mission. Finally, the Committee reiterates that the
independence of the AOC OIG is of the utmost importance.

Capital Construction and Operations

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $103,962,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 128,915,000
Committee recommendation................................ 126,554,000

The Capital Construction and Operations 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 $126,554,000
for capital construction and operations. The recommendation is
$22,592,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$2,361,000 below the fiscal year 2020 request.
AOC Response to Sexual Harassment Complaints.--The
Committee remains concerned with the findings of the March 15,
2019 AOC OIG review of the AOC's response to sexual harassment
complaints over the previous 10 year period. Employees of the
AOC should feel their work environment is safe and that
complaints of harassment and discrimination are taken
seriously.
The AOC is directed to report to the Committee within 60
days of enactment of this act on the status of implementation
for each of the 16 inquiry results listed in the AOC OIG's
report, to include the implementation of the recommendations
identified in prior OIG sexual harassment management advisories
that went unimplemented in previous years. The report should
detail the timeline for implementation as well as any updates
or revisions to the AOC's internal policies relating to
harassment and discrimination, including employee training on
how to prevent and properly report incidents.

Capitol Building

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $43,992,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 68,878,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,378,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $63,378,000
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation
of the Capitol, which is $19,386,000 above the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $5,500,000 below the fiscal year 2020
request. Of the amount recommended, $35,399,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2024.
Accessibility.--The Committee believes it is critical for
all individuals visiting the U.S. Capitol complex to have the
opportunity to be inspired and learn. Individuals with
disabilities should receive the same information and
experiences as those who do not have disabilities. Signage,
brochures and many exhibit descriptions are available in
braille and/or large print. There are several touchable models
available as is an audio descriptive tour of Exhibition Hall in
the Capitol Visitor Center [CVC]. The Committee supports the
efforts of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services
[OCAS] to develop a touchable model/map of the CVC and the
Capitol complex. The Committee also supports the development of
a descriptive audio tour for the redesigned Exhibition Hall
located in the CVC. Further, the Committee supports efforts to
enhance independent navigation and access to visual information
for those who are blind or have low vision and is aware that
enhanced access technologies are emerging, including remote
video connectivity to trained visual interpreters that can
support such access. The Committee recommends that the AOC,
working with the OCAS, research and evaluate access
technologies for those who are blind or have low vision that
enable access to visual information and enhance independent
navigation. The Committee expects to receive a briefing within
180 days of enactment of this act on plans to incorporate these
technologies into the visitor experience in the Capitol
building.
Display of the Official Flags of Federally Recognized
Indian Tribes.--The Committee encourages the AOC to study the
feasibility of the display of the Official flags of federally
recognized Indian Tribes in visible spaces on the Capitol
campus. The AOC is requested to provide a report to the
Committee within 120 days of enactment of this act describing
potential scope and display method options.
Depictions of Native Americans and Native American History
in the Capitol.--There are depictions of Native Americans
throughout the Capitol complex that do not portray Native
Americans as equals or Indian Tribes as independent sovereigns.
The Committee urges the AOC to work with the Native American
historians and professionals at the National Museum of the
American Indian to ensure that the Capitol complex more
accurately and respectfully represents the history of Native
Americans. The AOC is also encouraged to acknowledge in its
exhibitions on American history and tradition the elements that
have originated from Native American cultures.
Miscellaneous Improvements Notifications.--The Committee
appreciates the AOC's efforts to document and notify the
Committee of ``Miscellaneous Improvements'' projects, which are
completed projects that costs less than $5,000 for labor and
materials. The Committee directs the AOC to provide quarterly
reports on Miscellaneous Improvements projects, including a
description and cost of each project and the status of total
funding set aside for this purpose.
The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL BUILDING
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $27,979,000 $27,979,000
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Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Exterior Stone and Metal Preservation, 22,300,000 22,300,000
USC....................................
Fiscal Year 2021 Presidential Inaugural 7,000,000 7,000,000
Stands and Support Facilities, USC.....
Electric Power Distribution System 5,500,000 ..............
Replacement, House, USC................
Minor Construction...................... 5,500,000 5,500,000
Conservation of Fine and Architectural 599,000 599,000
Art....................................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 40,899,000 35,399,000
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Total, Capitol Building........... 68,878,000 63,378,000
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Capitol Grounds

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $16,761,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 22,824,000
Committee recommendation................................ 22,824,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $22,824,000
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
$6,063,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal
to the fiscal year 2020 request. Of the amount recommended,
$10,800,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2024.
The following table displays the budget detail:

CAPITOL GROUNDS
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $12,024,000 $12,024,000
===============================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Campus Wide Utility Survey.............. 4,600,000 4,600,000
Summerhouse Restoration, CG............. 3,200,000 3,200,000
Minor Construction...................... 3,000,000 3,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 10,800,000 10,800,000
===============================
Total, Capitol Grounds............ 22,824,000 22,824,000
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Senate Office Buildings

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $93,562,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 87,424,000
Committee recommendation................................ 88,424,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $88,424,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings. The
recommendation is $5,138,000 below the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $1,000,000 above the fiscal year 2020
request. Of the amount recommended, $23,100,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2024.
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 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $65,324,000 $65,324,000
===============================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

HVAC AHU Improvements, HSOB............. 13,700,000 13,700,000
Prescriptive Egress Improvements, HSOB.. 1,800,000 1,800,000
Exterior Envelope Rehabilitation, DSOB.. 1,600,000 1,600,000
Minor Construction...................... 5,000,000 6,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 22,100,000 23,100,000
===============================
Total, Senate Office Buildings.... 87,424,000 88,424,000
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Russell Senate Office Building.--The Committee appreciates
that the AOC has continued to make significant progress on
implementing solutions recommended by a Blue Ribbon Panel to
address potential fire hazards in the Russell Senate Office
Building. The Committee believes that continued oversight of
the project is essential to ensure it is completed as soon as
possible.
Senate Child Care Facility Assessment.--Because the
physical capacity of the Senate Employee Child Care Center
[SECCC] is extremely limited relative to the number of Senate
employees, the Committee previously directed the AOC to
identify and evaluate potential options for expanding the
physical capacity of the SECCC. The Committee understands there
have been delays in awarding the contract for this study which
has resulted in a delay to the Committees original reporting
requirement. The Committee expects the AOC to provide its
report by March 31, 2020.
In anticipation of receipt of the report and a potential
decision made on the path forward for facility expansion, the
Committee wants to ensure that the AOC has the initial
resources in fiscal year 2020 to move promptly and ensure a
successful design effort. Therefore, the Committee provides an
additional $1,000,000 for Senate Office Buildings Minor
Construction above the request to be used for pre-design
activities if the selection of a preferred option from the
ongoing study is finalized. Such pre-design activities would
include developing a site specific program of requirements, an
acquisition plan, and an independent government estimate.
Senate Composting Program.--The Architect of the Capitol's
program to collect and process post-consumer compostables
generated in Senate offices ended in 2016. Since that time, the
Senate composting program has focused exclusively on diverting
kitchen-generated food waste. The Committee urges the AOC's
Senate Superintendent's Office to explore options to expand the
composting program to improve the Senate Office Buildings waste
diversion rate, and provide interested Senate offices the
opportunity to participate in the program.
Senate and Capitol Food Services.--The Architect of the
Capitol, in consultation with the Senate Appropriations
Committee and the Committee on Rules and Administration, is
directed to commission a master plan for all food service and
catering facilities in the Senate Office Buildings and the
Senate wing of the Capitol, not including the retail operations
at the Capitol Visitor Center. The master plan should include,
but not be limited to, the following: a survey of the needs and
preferences of Senate customers; a survey of similar food
services in Federal agencies and large institutional settings;
a detailed space audit and utilization analysis to ensure
efficiency for all kitchen, storage, seating, administrative,
and other restaurant facilities; current information technology
use and recommendations for upgrades; new restaurant concepts
and a cohesive plan for each food services location; and
conceptual design for all retail, catering, kitchen, and
seating areas. The master plan should present alternatives that
are cost-effective, value-centered for the customer, and that
avoid the need for ongoing appropriations for non-capital
items. The master plan should also include a study of current
operating costs and profitability for each food service
facility. The intent is that the master plan will provide
recommendations and directions for phased modernization and
renovations for food service facilities that better serve the
Senate community and public. The study should be completed no
later than January 31, 2021.

Capitol Power Plant

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $114,050,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 142,225,000
Committee recommendation................................ 130,225,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $130,225,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is
supplemented by $10,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of
$140,225,000. The recommendation is $16,175,000 above the
fiscal year 2019 appropriation and $12,000,000 below the fiscal
year 2020 request. Of the amount provided, $46,600,000 shall
remain available until September 30, 2024.
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 Publishing
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.
The Committee supports continuation of the project,
initiated in fiscal year 2012, to replace the cooling towers in
the West Refrigeration Plant. The Committee notes that the
project cost will total $233,666,000 and that $130,316,000 in
appropriations has already been provided spanning nine fiscal
years. The remaining $103,350,000 will be requested in future
years. The Committee provides $26,400,000 for this project in
fiscal year 2020 and looks forward to continuing efforts on
this project.
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 2020 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
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Cost
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Purchase of electrical energy........................... $27,455,000
Purchase of natural gas................................. 14,570,000
Purchase of steam....................................... 1,060,000
Purchase of oil......................................... 1,011,000
Purchase of solid fuel.................................. 250,000
Water and Sewer payments................................ 8,398,000
Utilities for Postal Square............................. 725,000
Energy Saving Performance Contracts..................... 15,041,000
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Energy Reduction Services Contract...................... 650,000
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Total............................................. 69,160,000
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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 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget...... $84,625,000 $83,625,000
=================================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Piping Replacements and Egress 26,400,000 26,400,000
Improvements, RPR, Phase V, WRP......
R Tunnel Improvements, Constitution... 10,100,000 10,100,000
Pipe Expansion Joint Improvements, Y 7,400,000 ...............
Tunnel, A line.......................
Pipe Expansion Joint Improvements, G 4,900,000 4,900,000
Tunnel...............................
Switchgear A and Final Chiller 1,200,000 1,200,000
Replacement, RPR, Phase VII, WRP.....
Minor Construction.................... 4,000,000 4,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget........ 57,600,000 46,600,000
=================================
Total, Capitol Power Plant...... 142,225,000 130,225,000
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Library Buildings and Grounds

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $68,525,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 121,346,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,646,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $63,646,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $33,100,000
shall remain available until September 30, 2024. The
recommendation is $4,879,000 below the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $57,700,000 below the fiscal year 2020
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 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $30,546,000 $30,546,000
===============================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Emergency Generator, JMMB............... 48,800,000 ..............
Copper Roof Replacement and Fall 16,500,000 16,500,000
Protection, JAB........................
Stained Glass Window Repairs, NE, East, 7,900,000 7,900,000
and SE Windows, TJB....................
Sixth Floor Terrace, JMMB............... 7,100,000 ..............
ESPC Management Program, LBG............ 5,200,000 5,200,000
Exterior Masonry and Envelope Repairs, 1,800,000
JAB....................................
Minor Construction...................... 3,500,000 3,500,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 90,800,000 33,100,000
===============================
Total, Library Buildings and 121,346,000 63,646,000
Grounds..........................
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Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $57,714,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 54,966,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,316,000

The Committee recommends $50,316,000 for Capitol Police
Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $7,398,000 below the
fiscal year 2019 appropriation and $4,650,000 below the fiscal
year 2020 request. Of this amount, $23,100,000 shall remain
available until September 30, 2024.
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 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $26,966,000 $27,216,000
===============================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Barrier Lifecycle and Security Kiosk 8,300,000 8,300,000
Repairs and Replacement, Phase IV, OSP.
Roof Replacement, ACF................... 7,300,000 7,300,000
Perimeter Security Fence Modification, 4,900,000 ..............
OSP....................................
Off-site Delivery Screening Center and 1,500,000 1,500,000
Study, OSP.............................
Visitor Vestibules, OSP................. 1,000,000 1,000,000
Minor Construction...................... 5,000,000 5,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 28,000,000 23,100,000
===============================
Total, Capitol Police Buildings, 54,966,000 50,316,000
Grounds, and Security............
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Botanic Garden

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $14,759,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 16,094,000
Committee recommendation................................ 16,094,000

The Committee recommends $16,094,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden. The recommendation is
$1,335,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal
to the fiscal year budget request 2020 request. Of this amount,
$4,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2024.
The following table displays the budget detail:

BOTANIC GARDEN
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Amount Committee
Item requested recommendation
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Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $12,094,000 $12,094,000
===============================

Fiscal Year 2020 Project Budget

Minor Construction...................... 4,000,000 4,000,000
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Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 4,000,000 4,000,000
===============================
Total, Botanic Garden............. 16,094,000 16,094,000
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Capitol Visitor Center

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $23,322,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 24,321,000
Committee recommendation................................ 24,321,000

The Committee recommends a total of $24,321,000 for the
operation of the Capitol Visitor Center. The recommendation is
$999,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal to
the fiscal year 2020 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 2020 Operating Budget

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Subtotal, Operating Budget........ $24,321,000 $24,321,000
===============================
Total, Capitol Visitor Center..... 24,321,000 24,321,000
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Administrative Provisions

Sec. 130. This provision prohibits payment of bonuses to
contractors behind schedule or over budget.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

The Library of Congress [Library] is the largest library in
the world and an unmatched source of information for Congress,
the American people and beyond. The Library acquires,
registers, preserves, protects and makes accessible the
creative record of the United States. It is the main research
arm of the United States Congress and its resources and
services are used by millions of people every month. 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 167 million 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 $735,801,000 for the
Library of Congress, an increase of $39,689,000 above the
fiscal year 2019 appropriation and $11,276,000 below the fiscal
year 2020 request.
In addition to the appropriation, the Library estimates
receipts of $55,703,000, funds from gifts and trusts totaling
$14,928,000, and reimbursable and revolving funds totaling
$231,975,000. Total funds available to support Library
operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are
expected to be approximately $1,031,422,000 in fiscal year 2020
under the Committee recommendation.

Salaries and Expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $474,052,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 522,570,000
Committee recommendation................................ 514,606,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $514,606,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,000,000 in fiscal
year 2020, for a total of $520,606,000. The recommendation is
$40,554,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$7,964,000 below the fiscal year 2020 request. Included within
this recommendation, as requested by the Library for fiscal
year 2020, is $7,000,000 for Data Center Transformation and
Modernization (phase II); $3,862,000 for the Office of the
Chief Financial Officer Optimization and Modernization; and
$3,617,000 for Congress.gov enhancements.
The recommendation for this account also reflects a shift
in appropriations associated with the centralization of
information technology [IT] funding from across the Library
into the Office of Chief Information Officer [OCIO]. A total of
$13,556,000 will move to the OCIO in fiscal year 2020,
reflecting the cost of IT activities that were funded
previously within the Congressional Research Service, Copyright
Office, and the National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. The realignment of these funds will
help facilitate the final phases of IT centralization across
the Library. The Committee expects the Library to provide a
detailed spend plan, including any increase in FTE levels for
the IT modernization intended to be addressed with the funds
provided in fiscal year 2020.
IT Modernization.--The Committee continues to invest in IT
modernization at the Library, including updating outdated
infrastructure, supporting migration to a Tier III data center,
and improving the security of the networks. To facilitate the
oversight of these investments, the Committee directs the
Library to develop a critical path for its overarching IT
modernization efforts. The critical path should use best
practice criteria from the Government Accountability Office,
Project Management Institute, or other entity with similar
expertise to outline a set of detailed milestones and outcome
measures over the span of the modernization effort, to be
updated on a rolling basis as milestones are met and
modernization moves forward. The baselined critical path should
be completed, and shared with the Committee, within 30 days of
enactment of this act.
Thomas Jefferson Building Visitor Experience.--The
Committee and the Congress continue to support the public-
private partnership to enhance visitors' experiences at the
Library of Congress by expanding, revitalizing, and better
showcasing the Library's available programs and historical
artifacts. After reviewing the Library's Visitor Experience
Master Plan, the Committee provided written approval to release
the $8,000,000 provided in the fiscal year 2018 Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act (Public Law 115-244). The Committee
directs the Library to use these funds to further develop the
design of the elements presented in the Master Plan. The fiscal
year 2020 recommendation includes an additional $10,000,000 for
the Visitor Experience, which would bring the total Federal
investment provided thus far for the project to $20,000,000.
Along with budget submissions as part of the regular
appropriations process, the Library is directed to provide
periodic updates to the Committee on updates to designs, cost
estimates, and anticipated timelines for construction and
implementation of the plan. These updates should also include
progress on fundraising initiatives for the private funding,
including both donations in-hand and verbal commitments, to
support the Library Visitor Experience.
Veterans History Project.--The Committee recommends an
appropriation of $2,586,000 for the Library of Congress'
Veterans History Project [VHP]. VHP oversees a nationwide
effort to build an archive of oral histories, from World War I
through current conflicts, by collecting, preserving, and
making available the personal stories of American war veterans
and the civilian workers who support them. The VHP collection
includes submissions from every State and is the largest oral
history project in the United States. Through an active
national outreach effort to volunteer organizations,
institutions, and individuals across the country, VHP gained
new participants and acquired 4,484 new collections in fiscal
year 2018. The Committee supports VHP's ongoing digitization
efforts, with the portion of materials digitized reaching
106,213 items from 53,995 collections in fiscal year 2018.
Surplus Books Program.--The Committee supports the
Library's Surplus Books Program, which acts as an ambassador of
goodwill for the Library nationwide by providing excess books
to local libraries and non-profits across the country. The
program is utilized by participating institutions to expand
literary collections and provide individuals access to a broad
variety of reading materials. The Committee continues to
provide funding specifically for the program, in order to
ensure continued nationwide access to the program and enable
the Library to expand program awareness.
Teaching with Primary Sources.--The Committee recommends an
appropriation of $9,110,000 for the Library of Congress'
Teaching with Primary Sources program [TPS]. TPS is a teacher
training initiative that encourages educators to incorporate
the Library's online primary sources into school curricula.
Library staff harness the power of primary sources as teaching
tools by providing educators with methods and materials that
build student literacy skills, content knowledge, and critical
thinking abilities. TPS has successfully worked with educators
in 49 States, the District of Columbia, and American Samoa. The
Committee notes that the Library sponsors many educational
lectures and events and encourages the Library to incorporate
excerpts from these presentations into the curriculum materials
it develops. The Committee is aware of the important role that
colleges, universities, and other educational institutions and
foundations have held in developing and expanding the scope and
reach of the Teaching with Primary Sources program since its
authorization in 2005. The Committee encourages the Library to
maintain its partnerships with these educational entities to
continue to expand this effective teacher training initiative
that incorporates the Library's impressive digital collections
into school curricula.
Preservation.--The Committee notes that the Library
utilizes multiple preservation strategies to extend the life of
its vast collections for future generations to enjoy, including
building and operating climate-controlled storage facilities,
preparing new acquisitions for commercial binding and shelving,
deacidification, and digital reformatting. The Committee
supports the Library's preservation efforts and directs the
Library to continue funding for ongoing preservation activities
at not less than the current level for each ongoing
preservation strategy.
National Film and Sound Recording Preservation Programs.--
The Committee recognizes the important work of the National
Film Preservation Program and the National Sound Recording
Preservation Program, including the federally chartered
National Film and National Recording Preservation Foundations
[Foundations]. Consistent with the authorizing statute, the
Foundations utilize both public and private matching funds to
provide grants to a wide array of educational and non-profit
organizations that help preserve historical and cultural
artifacts that would otherwise disappear or be destroyed over
time. Given that these programs were reauthorized under the
Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation
Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-217), the
Committee expects that the Library will provide support to
these programs.
Meeting of Frontiers.--The Committee is encouraged that the
Library of Congress is moving forward with a high-priority
effort to migrate the digital collection containing the story
of the American-Russian frontiers in Alaska and Siberia from an
aging and unsustainable website to a modern, supportable, and
more discoverable digital platform by the end of fiscal year
2020. The project will be accomplished using existing resources
in the Library's budget. In addition to modernizing the current
online collection for the use of future generations, the
project will make available digitized items not previously
found online, and will ensure that the existing website will
remain openly accessible via a web archive.
The Committee is concerned, however, about some aspects of
the Library's plan. The Committee therefore directs the Library
to ensure that all materials collected from Russian and
American repositories that were not accessioned onto the
existing Meeting of Frontiers website are accessioned and
posted to the new platform or, after consultation with partner
institutions, links to the collections posted at the partner
institutions' sites are provided. Further, the Committee
directs that all existing English-language translations of
explanatory text, as well as other supplemental information,
and links that allow researchers, archivists, librarians,
educators, students, and the public to more fully understand
the documents posted at the current website are migrated to the
new platform. Further, the Committee directs the Library to
include on the new site, after consultation with Alaskan
stakeholders, additional links to repositories of Alaskan and
Russian-American materials held in Alaska and throughout the
United States. Further, the Committee directs the Library to
engage in meaningful consultation with American Arctic
scholars, librarians, archivists, teachers, and other
stakeholders regarding the content and usefulness of the
Meeting of Frontiers collection on the new platform and how it
will meet the needs of those who will access the materials in
the future. Finally, the Committee directs the Library to
submit, no later than February 2, 2020, a plan developed in
consultation with Alaskan stakeholders for creating English-
language explanatory text for selected materials newly posted
to the Meeting of Frontiers collection.
DATA Act Information System.--The Digital Accountability
and Transparency Act of 2014 [DATA Act] (Public Law 113-101)
mandated a centrally reported and standardized government-wide,
financial agency account and award activity information system
for the executive branch. The Committee is interested in
understanding how this information could be leveraged to
provide Congress with a tool tailored to the legislative branch
to assist in its oversight and appropriations roles. The
Committee directs the Library to engage with interested Members
on how a system to support the Congress could be incorporated
into the Library's plans to modernize the existing information
system for the legislative branch. The Library shall report to
the Committee on the needs identified, including specific
technical requirements; the feasibility of implementing such
requirements; and the budgetary impact to the Library and CRS.

salaries and expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $43,589,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 43,289,000
Committee recommendation................................ 42,137,000

The United States Copyright Office plays an important role
in our Nation's intellectual property system. Copyright law is
the foundation for the creation and dissemination of American
artistic works, leading to substantial economic and cultural
benefits. The Copyright Office serves multiple central roles in
the copyright system, overseeing the registration of
copyrighted works, administering the copyright law, and
providing counsel to Congress on copyright policy.
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$42,137,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $49,703,000 in fiscal year 2020, for a total
of $91,840,000. The recommendation for total funding available
is $1,567,000 below the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$1,152,000 below the fiscal year 2020 request.
Information Technology Modernization.--The recommendation
continues funding for Copyright Office IT modernization. The
Committee commends the collaboration of the Copyright Office
with the Library's Office of Chief Information Officer in the
overall IT modernization effort for the Library. The Committee
directs the Copyright Office and the Library's OCIO to continue
to work together to achieve efficiencies in shared services,
while allowing for mission specific modernization to be the
responsibility of the Copyright Office.
The Committee directs the Copyright Office to provide a
detailed spend plan for the IT modernization efforts intended
to be addressed with the funds provided in fiscal year 2020.
Additionally, the Committee directs the Copyright Office to
develop a critical path for its mission specific modernization
efforts. The critical path should use best practice criteria
from the Government Accountability Office, Project Management
Institute, or other entity with similar expertise to outline a
set of detailed milestones and outcome measures over the span
of the modernization effort, to be updated on a rolling basis
as milestones are met and modernization moves forward. The
baselined critical path should be completed, and shared with
the Committee, within 30 days of enactment of this act.
Satellite Subsidy Expiration.--The Committee is concerned
that the distant signal provision of current law (Public Law
200-113) may provide a below-market incentive for a mature
satellite industry to restrict local news transmission. The
Register of Copyrights is directed to report to the Committee
on Appropriations within 180 days enactment of this act on the
satellite industry's increased carriage of local broadcast
signals in the marketplace similar to their cable and online
distribution competitors.

Congressional Research Service

salaries and expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $125,688,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 121,572,000
Committee recommendation................................ 120,495,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $120,495,000
for the Congressional Research Service [CRS]. The
recommendation is $5,193,000 below the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and $1,077,000 below the fiscal year 2020
request.
Congressional Research Service Modernization.--The
Committee recognizes the tremendous value that CRS has added to
Congress by providing objective, authoritative, nonpartisan,
and confidential research and analysis on the breadth of policy
issues considered during each legislative session since its
inception in 1914. Included in the Committee's recommendation
is $4,000,000 to continue modernization of CRS mission-specific
information systems to increase efficiency of the office while
protecting confidentiality of congressional data.
Senate Oral History Project.--The CRS in coordination with
the Senate Oral History Project, shall provide to the
Committee, no later 180 days after enactment of this act, a
report detailing the feasibility of enhancing the existing
Senate Oral History Project to include more outgoing staff in
the voluntary program and sharing that information with the CRS
with the express purpose of increasing the retention of
anonymized institutional knowledge.

Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

salaries and expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $52,783,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 59,646,000
Committee recommendation................................ 58,563,000

This appropriation supports a national reading program for
eligible residents of the United States and U.S. citizens
living overseas who are blind or physically handicapped. Books
and magazines in braille and various recorded formats are
produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped [NLS] for distribution through a network
of State and locally supported libraries. At present, 55
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. Twenty-eight
subregional libraries in 10 States, and Guam, assist at the
local public library level. In addition, 15 Advisory and
Outreach Centers assist regional libraries in provision of
services. Fifty-three of the regional libraries and three
separate cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two
multi-State centers, under contract to the NLS, store and
distribute books and other materials in their geographical
region. The program supports a readership of approximately
800,000.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $58,563,000
for salaries and expenses for NLS. The recommendation is
$5,780,000 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$1,083,000 below the fiscal year 2020 request.
The Committee recommendation includes $2,375,000 for
Braille eReaders and Talking Book Machines to expand user
access and modernize the program. The additional funding will
allow for NLS to increase its supply so that more people in
need may receive the braille and talking book machines. The
recommendation also includes $5,000,000 for the Braille and
Audio Reading by Download website replacement which will
enhance service to NLS patrons and is estimated to increase
users from 50,000 to 800,000.

Administrative Provisions

Sec. 140. The Committee has included a routine
administrative provision regarding reimbursable and revolving
funds carried in prior years.

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

The U.S. Government Publishing Office [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 all three
branches of the Federal Government; and to sell copies of
authentic printed and electronic documents and other government
information products to the public.
GPO's core mission dates to 1813 when Congress determined
that information regarding the work of the Federal Government
should be available to all Americans. Over 200 years later,
GPO's mission remains unchanged. However, the means for
producing and distributing that information has transformed
dramatically with the advent of the digital revolution.
Today, GPO provides free online public access to more than
1.5 million searchable titles, including the Budget of the U.S.
Government, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Congressional
Record, and congressional bills, hearings, and reports. GPO
also provides access to Government information in digital
format through apps, eBooks, and related technologies. Since
2009, GPO has experienced more than 1.5 billion digital
retrievals from its Federal Digital System and in February 2019
GPO introduced the next generation of its digital information
system, govinfo.gov, symbolizing the evolution of how Americans
access Government information in the digital era.

Congressional Publishing

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $79,000,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 79,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 79,000,000

The appropriation for Congressional Publishing supports
transparency of the congressional process by funding digital
and print publication of congressional proceedings, including
the Congressional Record, bills, amendments, Committee reports,
and hearing transcripts. This appropriation also supports the
direct publication and printing needs of Congress.
The Committee recommends $79,000,000 for congressional
publishing. The recommendation is equal to the fiscal year 2019
appropriation and the 2020 request.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2019 and the fiscal year
2020 request. The Committee has not recommended separate
amounts for each activity in order to give GPO the flexibility
to meet changing requirements.

CONGRESSIONAL PUBLISHING
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Fiscal year 2019 Fiscal year 2020
enacted requested
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Congressional Record Publications. $21,299,000 $24,852,000
Miscellaneous publications........ 1,550,000 1,994,000
Miscellaneous publishing and 18,338,000 17,170,000
services.........................
Details to Congress............... 5,034,000 5,128,000
Document envelopes and document 577,000 628,000
franks...........................
Business and committee calendars.. 2,701,000 4,426,000
Bills, resolutions, and amendments 5,687,000 5,826,000
Committee reports................. 2,603,000 2,826,000
Documents......................... 878,000 724,000
Hearings.......................... 15,410,000 16,419,000
Committee prints.................. 813,000 713,000
U.S. Code......................... 3,763,000 .................
Transfers......................... 347,000 .................
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Total....................... 79,000,000 79,000,000
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Public Information Programs of the Office of Superintendent of
Documents

salaries and expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $32,000,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 31,296,000
Committee recommendation................................ 31,296,000

This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses
associated with the distribution of electronic and printed
Government documents to depository and international exchange
libraries, the cataloging and indexing of Government
publications, and the distribution of electronic and printed
publications authorized by law at the request of Members of
Congress and other Government agencies.
The Committee recommends $31,296,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Public Information Programs of the Office of
the Superintendent of Documents. The recommendation is $704,000
below the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal to the
fiscal year 2020 request.
The Committee supports GPO's introduction of its next
generation information system, govinfo.gov, as well as the
agency's other information technology systems, given that these
efforts continue to reduce costs.

Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $6,000,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 6,704,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,704,000

The Committee recommends $6,704,000 for the GPO Business
Operations Revolving Fund. The recommendation is $704,000 above
the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and equal to the fiscal year
2020 request.
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. One reason 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.

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

Salaries and Expenses

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $625,649,653
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 685,958,000
Committee recommendation................................ 639,436,000

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 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 $639,436,000 for
salaries and expenses of the GAO. The recommendation is
$49,686,347 above the fiscal year 2019 appropriation and
$8,201,000 below the fiscal year 2020 request. The funding
provided will allow GAO to increase support for the work in
evolving science and technology issues; cybersecurity threats;
and rising healthcare costs. GAO will also be able to continue
the multiphase initiative to modernize its aging information
technology infrastructure, and begin to address the backlog of
deferred maintenance at its headquarters building.
Additionally, $24,800,000 is authorized in offsetting
collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for
conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a
total of $664,236,000.
GAO Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics Team.--In
the fiscal year 2019, the Committee directed GAO to provide a
comprehensive plan to reconfigure its science and technology
function to better address the evolving and timely needs of
Congress, and in January 2019, GAO established a Science,
Technology Assessment, and Analytics [STAA] team. In
consultation with internal and external stakeholders, academic
and nonprofit organizations, and Members of Congress, the STAA
team submitted its plan for staffing needs, resources, areas of
expertise, and the products and services that the team will
provide or are currently providing to Congress. The plan
demonstrates STAA's value and ability to assess upcoming
technological and digital innovations. Presently, the STAA is
providing Congress with technology assessments, technical
assistance, and reports in the areas of oversight of Federal
technology and science programs, as well as best practices in
engineering sciences and cybersecurity. The Committee applauds
the efforts of GAO's STAA team and encourages STAA to continue
providing Congress with unbiased explanatory data while also
exploring new areas for independent science and technology
guidance, relevant to Congress.

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $5,600,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 5,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,900,000

The Committee recommends $5,900,000 as a payment to the
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, which is $300,000 more
than the fiscal year 2019 appropriation of $5,600,000. Founded
in 1999 by Congress, the Open World Leadership Center serves as
the dedicated support agency for Congressional legislative
diplomacy efforts. Legislative diplomacy is crucial in
providing critical advice and consultation to nascent
parliamentary bodies trying to build nonpartisan resources to
improve legislative output. The Center provides this support
for Members of Congress by encouraging both inter-parliamentary
and judicial contacts and conducting exchanges that establish
lasting professional relationships between emerging leaders and
their U.S. counterparts. The Center also supports Congress in
achieving outcomes that include the further promotion of common
values, particularly strengthening international diplomatic
relations between legislative bodies, and lasting partnerships
between Members of Congress and foreign parliamentarians.
The Center maintains a vast network of more than 29,000
alumni in strategic countries across Eurasia, including an
impressive 20,000 in the Russian Federation. The Ukraine and
other nations in the Balkans, Caucuses, Central Asia and
Eastern Europe constitute the remaining 9,000 alumni. These
alumni are placed at all levels of their societies, including
regional and Federal elected positions and ministries. Their
presence provides assurances that U.S. interests are understood
and considered.
While the Committee recognizes the ongoing U.S. national
interest in maintaining constructive relations with the Russian
people, the Committee includes a provision that limits the Open
World Leadership Center to using appropriated funds only for
Russian participants engaging in free market development,
humanitarian activities, and civic engagement, and not for
senior officials of the central Government of Russia.

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Appropriations, 2019.................................... $430,000
Budget estimate, 2020................................... 430,000
Committee recommendation................................ 430,000

The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the
Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The
Committee recommends the budget request of $430,000 as
authorized by 2 U.S.C. 1105, for the Center's congressional
staff training and development programs.

TITLE II

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Included are several general provisions carried annually in
this act (sections 201-210), 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 this act.
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 authorizes legislative branch entities
participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers
Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.
Section 206 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to
other agencies.
Section 207 ensures continuation of the staff-led tours of
the Capitol.
Section 208 prohibits funds made available in this act to
be used to acquire certain telecommunications equipment unless
the agency meets certain criteria.
Section 209 prohibits the use of funds to establish or
maintain a computer network unless such network blocks the
viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography, except for
law enforcement investigation, prosecution, or adjudication
activities, or other official government activities.
Section 210 directs agencies in this act to work with food
service providers to reduce or eliminate plastic waste.

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 September 26,
2019, the Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill
(S. 2581) making appropriations for the legislative branch for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other
purposes, provided, that the bill be subject to amendment and
that the bill be consistent with the subcommittee funding
guidance, and provided that the Chairman of the Committee or
his designee be authorized to offer the substance of the
original bill as a Committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute to the House companion measure, by a recorded vote
of 31-0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairman Shelby
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Alexander
Ms. Collins
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Graham
Mr. Blunt
Mr. Moran
Mr. Hoeven
Mr. Boozman
Mrs. Capito
Mr. Kennedy
Mrs. Hyde-Smith
Mr. Daines
Mr. Rubio
Mr. Lankford
Mr. Leahy
Mrs. Murray
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Reed
Mr. Tester
Mr. Udall
Mrs. Shaheen
Mr. Merkley
Mr. Coons
Mr. Schatz
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Manchin
Mr. Van Hollen

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, no changes to existing law
are displayed because this bill proposes no changes.

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
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with the subcommittee
allocation for 2020: Subcommittee on the Legislative
Branch:
Mandatory........................................... 150 150 149 \1\149
Discretionary....................................... 5,092 3,593 5,015 \1\3,734
Security........................................ ............ ............ NA NA
Nonsecurity..................................... 5,092 3,593 NA NA
Projection of outlays associated with the
recommendation:
2020................................................ ............ ............ ............ \2\2,879
2021................................................ ............ ............ ............ 456
2022................................................ ............ ............ ............ 142
2023................................................ ............ ............ ............ 45
2024 and future years............................... ............ ............ ............ ............
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ............ NA ............
P2020.................................................. ......\2\
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\1\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable.

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2020
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2019 Budget estimate Committee ---------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2019
appropriation Budget estimate
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TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

SENATE

Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress........ 174 ............... ............... -174 ...............

Expense Allowances

Expense allowances:

Vice President................................................. 19 20 19 ............... -1
President Pro Tempore of the Senate............................ 38 40 38 ............... -2
Majority Leader of the Senate.................................. 40 40 40 ............... ...............
Minority Leader of the Senate.................................. 40 40 40 ............... ...............
Majority Whip of the Senate.................................... 10 10 10 ............... ...............
Minority Whip of the Senate.................................... 10 10 10 ............... ...............
President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the Senate................... 15 15 15 ............... ...............
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................................. 192 195 192 ............... -3

Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders.... 28 30 28 ............... -2
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Total, Expense allowances and representation................. 220 225 220 ............... -5
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Salaries, Officers and Employees

Office of the Vice President....................................... 2,484 2,533 2,533 +49 ...............
Office of the President Pro Tempore................................ 744 759 759 +15 ...............
Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus....................... 319 327 326 +7 -1
Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders....................... 5,400 5,506 5,506 +106 ...............
Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips......................... 3,455 3,525 3,525 +70 ...............
Committee on Appropriations........................................ 15,496 15,793 15,793 +297 ...............
Conference committees.............................................. 3,408 3,476 3,476 +68 ...............
Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and 843 863 862 +19 -1
the Conference of the Minority....................................
Policy committees.................................................. 3,482 3,552 3,552 +70 ...............
Office of the Chaplain............................................. 475 511 510 +35 -1
Office of the Secretary............................................ 26,315 26,818 26,818 +503 ...............
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper...................... 84,157 85,867 85,867 +1,710 ...............
Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority........... 1,900 1,940 1,940 +40 ...............
Agency contributions and related expenses.......................... 59,912 64,855 64,854 +4,942 -1
Outlays............................................................ ............... ............... ............... ............... ...............
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Total, Salaries, officers and employees...................... 208,390 216,325 216,321 +7,931 -4
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Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 6,278 6,397 6,397 +119 ...............

Office of Senate Legal Counsel

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 1,176 1,197 1,197 +21 ...............
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms 28 30 28 ............... -2
and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and
Minority of the Senate: Expense allowances........................

Contingent Expenses of the Senate

Inquiries and investigations....................................... 133,265 133,265 133,265 ............... ...............
Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics 508 516 508 ............... -8
Control...........................................................
Secretary of the Senate............................................ 10,036 9,536 14,536 +4,500 +5,000
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate...................... 126,595 128,753 128,753 +2,158 ...............
Miscellaneous items................................................ 18,871 18,879 18,871 ............... -8
Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account............ 429,000 531,054 449,000 +20,000 -82,054

Official Mail Costs

Expenses........................................................... 300 300 300 ............... ...............
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Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate..................... 718,575 822,303 745,233 +26,658 -77,070
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Total, Senate................................................ 934,841 1,046,477 969,396 +34,555 -77,081
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JOINT ITEMS

Joint Economic Committee........................................... 4,203 4,203 4,203 ............... ...............
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.............. ............... ............... 1,500 +1,500 +1,500
Joint Committee on Taxation........................................ 11,169 11,563 11,563 +394 ...............

Office of the Attending Physician

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances.............. 3,798 3,868 3,868 +70 ...............

Office of Congressional Accessibility Services

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 1,486 1,509 1,509 +23 ...............
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Total, Joint items........................................... 20,656 21,143 22,643 +1,987 +1,500
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CAPITOL POLICE

Salaries........................................................... 374,804 378,062 379,062 +4,258 +1,000
General expenses................................................... 81,504 85,279 85,279 +3,775 ...............
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Total, Capitol Police........................................ 456,308 463,341 464,341 +8,033 +1,000
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OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL WORKPLACE RIGHTS

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 6,333 6,333 6,333 ............... ...............

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 50,737 53,556 54,941 +4,204 +1,385

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL [AOC]

Capital Construction and Operations................................ 103,962 128,915 126,554 +22,592 -2,361
Capitol building................................................... 43,992 68,878 63,378 +19,386 -5,500
Capitol grounds.................................................... 16,761 22,824 22,824 +6,063 ...............
Senate office buildings............................................ 93,562 87,424 88,424 -5,138 +1,000
Capitol Power Plant................................................ 123,050 151,225 140,225 +17,175 -11,000
Offsetting collections......................................... -9,000 -9,000 -10,000 -1,000 -1,000
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Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant................................ 114,050 142,225 130,225 +16,175 -12,000

Library buildings and grounds...................................... 68,525 121,346 63,646 -4,879 -57,700
Capitol police buildings, grounds and security..................... 57,714 54,966 50,316 -7,398 -4,650
Botanic Garden..................................................... 14,759 16,094 16,094 +1,335 ...............
Capitol Visitor Center............................................. 23,322 24,321 24,321 +999 ...............
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Total, Architect of the Capitol.............................. 536,647 666,993 585,782 +49,135 -81,211
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 480,052 528,570 520,606 +40,554 -7,964
Authority to spend receipts.................................... -6,000 -6,000 -6,000 ............... ...............
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses.............................. 474,052 522,570 514,606 +40,554 -7,964

Copyright Office, Salaries and expenses............................ 93,407 92,992 91,840 -1,567 -1,152
Authority to spend receipts.................................... -45,490 -49,703 -49,703 -4,213 ...............
Prior year unobligated balances................................ -4,328 ............... ............... +4,328 ...............
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Subtotal, Copyright Office................................... 43,589 43,289 42,137 -1,452 -1,152

Congressional Research Service, Salaries and expenses.............. 125,688 121,572 120,495 -5,193 -1,077
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and 52,783 59,646 58,563 +5,780 -1,083
expenses..........................................................
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Total, Library of Congress................................... 696,112 747,077 735,801 +39,689 -11,276
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GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE

Congressional publishing........................................... 79,000 79,000 79,000 ............... ...............
Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents, 32,000 31,296 31,296 -704 ...............
Salaries and expenses.............................................
Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund.... 6,000 6,704 6,704 +704 ...............
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Total, Government Publishing Office.......................... 117,000 117,000 117,000 ............... ...............
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

Salaries and expenses.............................................. 625,650 672,437 664,236 +38,586 -8,201
Offsetting collections......................................... -35,900 -24,800 -24,800 +11,100 ...............
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Total, Government Accountability Office...................... 589,750 647,637 639,436 +49,686 -8,201
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OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC) Trust Fund...... 5,600 5,800 5,900 +300 +100

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Stennis Center for Public Service.................................. 430 430 430 ............... ...............

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Adjustments to Compensation (CBO estimate)......................... -2,000 -2,000 -2,000 ............... ...............
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Grand total.................................................. 3,412,414 3,773,787 3,600,003 +187,589 -173,784
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