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Conference Report: FY 2019 Conference Report: FY 2019 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill $4.836B IN DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR THE HOUSE AND SENATE PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SECURITY Directs a much-needed, increase of $29.8M above FY18 levels for the Capitol Police, totaling $456.3M, to enhance the safety and security of the Capitol Complex for Members, staff, and the thousands of guests who visit every day Bolsters funding for security in district offices and for risk-based protection when Members are outside of the Capitol Campus Provides $733.7M for the Architect of the Capitol to make essential security and safety improvements to the historic buildings of the U.S. Capitol SUPPORTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY Provides $1.2B for the operations of the U.S. House of Representatives – $32M above FY18 Directs additional funding to IT and cybersecurity enhancement and mandatory workplace rights training Provides funding for the Office of Employee Advocacy, which provides legal consultation, representation, and assistance on allegations, claims, and complaints under the Congressional Accountability Act Provides $3M for fellowships for wounded veterans in Congressional offices, supporting an additional 25 fellowships (bringing the total to 110 two-year fellowship positions) Dedicates funding for paid internships (up to $20,000 per Member office), which will open the door to a broader pool of students and young people who have the ability and interest to serve Congress Includes $696M
 for the Library of Congress, modernizing the Library's information technology Includes $117M for the Government Publishing Office – the same as last year MAINTAINING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Maintains the 10% spending cut for Congress that has been in place since FY10 Continues the Member pay freeze that has been in place since FY10 Provides $589.75M, an increase of $10.8M over last year, for the Government Accountability Office, continuing GAO's critical oversight work that provides Congress with accurate, nonpartisan reporting of how taxpayer dollars are spent on federal programs Increased funding enables the hiring of 130 additional FTEs, which will increase oversight and accountability of taxpayer dollars