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109TH CONGRESS REPORT " HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ! 1st Session 109–139

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2006

JUNE 20, 2005.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of 

the Union and ordered to be printed 

Mr. LEWIS of California, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

together with 

ADDITIONAL VIEWS 

[To accompany H.R. 2985] 

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in 

explanation of the accompanying bill making appropriations for the 

legislative branch for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.

INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT 

Page number 

Bill Report 

Summary of bill .......................................................................................... ........ 2

Highlights of bill ......................................................................................... ........ 4

Structure of bill .......................................................................................... ........ 4

Legislative branch wide matters ............................................................... ........ 4

Title I—Legislative Branch Appropriations: ........ 6

House of Representatives ................................................................... 2 6

Joint Items: 7 10

Joint Economic Committee ......................................................... 7 10

Joint Committee on Taxation ..................................................... 7 10

Office of the Attending Physician ............................................... 7 10

Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ................... 8 10

Statements of Appropriations ..................................................... 9 11

Capitol Police ....................................................................................... 9 11

Office of Compliance ........................................................................... 21 13

Congressional Budget Office .............................................................. 22 13

Architect of the Capitol (except Senate Office Buildings) ............... 23 13

Library of Congress ............................................................................. 29 21

Government Printing Office ............................................................... 35 23

Government Accountability Office ..................................................... 39 24

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Page number 

Bill Report 

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund .......... ........ 25 

Title II—General Provisions ...................................................................... 41 25 

Title III—Continuity in Representation ................................................... 44 25 

Constitutional authority ............................................................................ ........ 25 

Comparison with budget resolution .......................................................... ........ 25 

Five-year projection of outlays .................................................................. ........ 26 

Assistance to State and local governments .............................................. ........ 26 

Transfers of funds ...................................................................................... ........ 26 

Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives ...................... ........ 26 

Rescissions .................................................................................................. ........ 27 

Changes in the application of existing law .............................................. ........ 27 

Compliance with clause 3—rule XIII ........................................................ ........ 30 

Appropriations not authorized by law ...................................................... ........ 36 

Full Committee Vote .................................................................................. ........ 37 

SUMMARY OF BILL 

The bill, as recommended by the Committee, provides appropriations for fiscal year 2006 legislative branch operations, which total 

$2,869,818,000. 

Conforming with long practice under which each body of Congress determines its own housekeeping requirements and the other 

concurs without intervention, funds for the Senate are not included 

in the bill as reported to the House. Current appropriations estimates for the Senate for fiscal year 2006, including those under the 

Architect of the Capitol, total $888,630,000. 

A comparative summary of the bill by title and agency follows: 

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SUMMARY OF THE BILL 

[Note.—Excludes Senate items including those Senate items under Architect of the Capitol] 

Agency 

New budget 

(obligational) authority, fiscal year 2005 

Budget estimates of 

new (obligational) authority, fiscal year 

2006 

New budget 

(obligational) authority 

recommended in bill 

Bill compared with— 

New budget 

(obligational) authority, fiscal year 2005 

Budget estimates of 

new (obligational) authority, fiscal year 

2006 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS

House of Representatives ........................................................................................................................ $1,079,354,000 $1,127,817,000 $1,092,407,000 +$13,053,000 ¥$35,410,000 

Joint items ................................................................................................................................................ 18,887,000 19,900,000 19,900,000 +1,013,000 ................................Capitol Police ........................................................................................................................................... 241,469,000 290,139,000 239,695,000 ¥1,774,000 ¥50,444,000 

Office of Compliance ............................................................................................................................... 2,402,000 1 3,112,000 3,112,000 +710,000 ................................

Congressional Budget Office ................................................................................................................... 34,640,000 35,853,000 35,450,000 +810,000 ¥403,000 

Architect of the Capitol (except Senate office buildings) ...................................................................... 300,614,000 440,916,000 317,282,000 +16,668,000 ¥123,634,000 

Library of Congress .................................................................................................................................. 545,362,000 590,795,000 2 542,950,000 +7,588,000 ¥37,845,000 

Government Printing Office ...................................................................................................................... 119,787,000 131,120,000 122,627,000 +2,840,000 ¥8,493,000 

Government Accountability Office ............................................................................................................ 467,205,000 486,383,000 482,395,000 +15,190,000 ¥3,988,000 Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ............................................................................................. 13,392,000 14,000,000 14,000,000 +608,000 ................................

Grand total, new budget, (obligational) authority (for items considered by House) .................... $2,823,112,000 $3,140,035,000 $2,869,818,000 +$46,706,000 ¥$270,217,000 

1 Includes pending budget amendment of $470,000. 2 Offset by $15,500,000 in rescinded previous year funds. 

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HIGHLIGHTS OF BILL 

SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Budget estimates.—The budget estimates considered by the Com- mittee total $3,140,035,000, including a pending budget amendment of $470,000 for the Compliance Board. By law, budget requests for the legislative branch are transmitted to the Congress 

by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the President 

without change in the amounts submitted by the originating agency. 

Committee recommendations.—A total of $2,885,318,000 in new 

budget (obligational) authority is recommended for fiscal year 2006, 

offset by $15,500,000 in prior year rescinded funds to total 

$2,869,818,000. The bill does not include Senate items. 

Comparison with fiscal year 2005 appropriations.—Compared 

with the appropriations enacted for fiscal year 2005 the recommendation of $2,869,818,000 in net new budget (obligational) 

authority for fiscal year 2006 is an increase of $46,706,000 above 

fiscal year 2005 and $270,217,000 below the budget request. 

STRUCTURE OF THE BILL 

The bill is divided into two titles: 

Title I—Contains the appropriations for the House of Representatives, Joint Items, the Capitol Police, the Office of Compliance, the 

Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol (except 

Senate office buildings), the Library of Congress, the Government 

Printing Office, the Government Accountability Office and the 

Open World Leadership Center. 

Title II—Contains general provisions. 

Title III—Continuity in representation. 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH WIDE MATTERS

Mandatory and Price Level Increases.—After reviewing budget 

presentation materials submitted by Legislative Branch entities, it 

is apparent to the Committee that there is a wide variance in how 

the agencies formulate and present budget estimates, especially estimates for mandatory, or uncontrollable budget increases. To facilitate the Committee’s review and analysis of budget requests, the 

Government Accountability Office (GAO) is directed to review and 

evaluate the basis of each Legislative Branch agency’s budget estimates with the exception of those of the House and the Senate. 

This review should place particular emphasis on evaluating the 

basis of each agency’s estimates of uncontrollable costs, including 

what the agency presents as ‘‘mandatory’’ and ‘‘price level expenses’’. GAO shall recommend to the Committee budget formulation policy changes that address the composition of estimates as 

well as presentation format. Also, GAO is directed to examine each 

agency’s treatment of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE’s) in its budget 

submission and recommend consistent guidelines each agency can 

follow in formulating, presenting, and justifying its FTE requirements. GAO should also evaluate each agency’s treatment of nonrecurring requirements. This evaluation should be of requirements 

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lytical approach, which can be used by each agency to identify nonrecurring requirements of individual programs and reflect those 

changes in budget presentation materials. GAO shall report to the 

Committee on Appropriations of the House and Senate the results 

of its efforts by October 1, 2005 to provide sufficient time for the 

Committee to review and analyze so that Legislative Branch agencies incorporate the appropriate changes in the formulation of their 

FY 2007 budget requests. 

Legislative Branch Agency Reforms.—The Congress and the nation are faced with increased demands for Federal funds for every 

increasing domestic and international program. The Committee is 

impressed with the management and operational reforms implemented in several Legislative Branch agencies over the past few 

years, including the Government Printing Office, the Government 

Accountability Office and the Chief Administrative Office of the 

House of Representatives. The Committee believes that other legislative agencies can benefit by the examples set by these agencies. 

Further opportunities exist for increases in efficiency resulting 

from new technology, performance based management, and other 

management improvements. The Committee understands that organizational reform is difficult, however, the task can be achieved 

if strong and dynamic leadership is attained. The Committee extends the following advice gleaned from these successful agencies. 

It is critical that agency heads look to the future in planning these 

endeavors and that mid-managers and employees are participants 

as well as stakeholders in the process. The leaders and employees 

are guided in developing and embracing their own logical and clear 

strategic vision for the organization’s future. Agency management 

needs to identify leaders at all levels that will embrace change, and 

never lose sight of the most important asset of any organization, 

the staff and workforce. The Committee expects that all agencies 

will continue to look within for ways to complete their missions by 

using the guidance and experiences of their successful sister agencies as models to reduce the demand for additional staff and larger 

budget increases in the coming fiscal years. 

Dispute Resolution Procedures.—The Committee is concerned 

with the duplicate costs resulting from the continuing multiplicity 

of employment dispute resolution procedures in the Legislative 

Branch since the creation of the Office of Compliance. The Committee directs that the Office of Compliance prepare a report with 

recommendations regarding the duplication of administrative dispute resolution programs between the agencies of the Legislative 

Branch. The Committee directs that the report and recommendations include proposed measures that will reduce the redundancy 

in employment dispute resolution procedures in the Legislative 

Branch, and make the operation and administration of employment 

dispute resolution more efficient and effective, together with an estimate of cost savings. This report is to be provided to the Committee on Appropriations of the House and Senate by April 30, 

2006. 

Mass transit benefits.—The Committee has included funding for 

the Federal Mass Transit Benefit Program, for the agencies of the 

Legislative Branch. The Committee allowance provides a $105 per 

month allowance to the employees who participate in the program. 

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The Committee encourages the agencies of the Legislative Branch 

to support employee participation in this very important program.

Review statutes of legislative branch agency heads.—There currently exist various laws, processes, and practices governing the selection, appointment, removal, compensation, and term of service of 

the Heads and the Deputies of various agencies in the Legislative 

Branch, including the Office of Compliance, the Congressional 

Budget Office, and the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Government Printing Office, and the General Accounting 

Office. The Committee suggests that the Joint Leadership of Congress, in order to establish uniformity, should review, evaluate and 

consider the appropriate changes to current legislation and regulations governing these positions. 

South Capitol Street corridor.—The Committee directs any legislative entity, including the Architect of the Capitol and U.S. Capitol Police, to prepare a report on any current or future plans to 

locate, relocate, expand, or modify any facility in the South Capitol 

Street corridor. The report including recommendations is to be provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate by 

December 31, 2005. 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

The Committee bill recommends a total of $1,092,407,000 for the 

operations of the House of Representatives during fiscal year 2006. 

The allowance is $13,053,000 above the current level and is 

$35,410,000 below the request. 

The following tabulation summarizes the recommendations: Item Amount 

Salaries and expenses: 

House leadership offices ................................................................. $19,844,000 

Members’ representational allowances ......................................... 538,109,000 

Committee salaries and expenses ................................................. 143,581,000 

Salaries, officers and employees .................................................... 167,749,000 

Allowances and expenses ............................................................... 223,124,000 

Total, Salaries and Expenses ..................................................... $1,092,407,000 

Total, House of Representatives ................................................ $1,092,407,000

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $1,079,354,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 1,127,817,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,092,407,000 

The appropriation for the operations of the House of Representatives is the salaries and expenses appropriation. The account includes the following House activities: House leadership offices; 

Members’ representational allowances; committee salaries and expenses; salaries, officers and employees; allowances and expenses; 

and the child care center. The amount provided is $1,092,407,000. 

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HOUSE LEADERSHIP OFFICES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $18,678,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 19,844,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 19,844,000 

The Committee recommends a total of $19,844,000 for the operations of the leadership offices during fiscal year 2006. 

The allocation by office follows:

House Leadership Offices 

Item Amount 

Office of the Speaker ............................................................................. $2,788,000 

Office of the Majority Floor Leader ...................................................... 2,089,000 

Office of the Minority Floor Leader ..................................................... 2,928,000 

Office of the Majority Whip .................................................................. 1,797,000 

Office of the Minority Whip .................................................................. 1,345,000 

Speaker’s Office for Legislative Floor Activities ................................. 482,000 

Republican Steering Committee ........................................................... 906,000 

Republican Conference .......................................................................... 1,548,000 

Republican Policy Committee ............................................................... 307,000 

Democratic Steering and Policy Committee ........................................ 1,945,000 

Democratic Caucus ................................................................................ 816,000 

Nine Minority Employees ...................................................................... 1,445,000 

Training and Program Development: 

Majority ........................................................................................... 290,000 

Minority ........................................................................................... 290,000 

Cloakroom Personnel: 

Majority ........................................................................................... 434,000 

Minority ........................................................................................... 434,000 

Total ............................................................................................. $19,844,000

MEMBERS’ REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $525,195,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 564,536,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 538,109,000 

A total of $538,109,000 is recommended for the representational 

allowances of the Members of the House, the so-called MRA account. The Committee bill provides $389,247,000 for clerk hire salaries, $131,922,000 for official expenses, and $16,940,000 for official mail. It should be noted that these components are fungible 

under regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration. Each Member has an overall consolidated allowance established by the Committee on House Administration from which staff 

salaries, office expenses, and mail costs are drawn. 

COMMITTEE EMPLOYEES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $138,225,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 143,581,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 143,581,000 

Standing Committees, special and select.—For the salaries and 

expenses of committees funded in the biennial funding resolution, 

$117,913,000 is provided. 

Committee on Appropriations.—For the salaries and expenses of 

the Committee on Appropriations (including the studies and investigation activities authorized by section 202(b) of the Legislative 

Reorganization Act of 1946), $25,668,000 is provided. 

Details of the funding resolution, H. Res. 224 (House Report 109–

54) approved by the House for the 109th Congress, follow:

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COMMITTEE FUNDING AUTHORIZATIONS, 109TH CONGRESS 

Committee 1st session 2nd session Total 

Agriculture ............................................................................................. $5,495,805 $5,761,204 $11,257,009 

Armed Services ..................................................................................... 6,292,249 6,533,959 12,826,208 

Budget ................................................................................................... 6,013,239 6,013,239 12,026,478 

Education and the Workforce ............................................................... 7,705,970 7,787,316 15,493,286 

Energy and Commerce .......................................................................... 9,812,619 10,113,068 19,925,687 

Financial Services ................................................................................. 7,427,648 7,775,452 15,203,100 

Government Reform .............................................................................. 10,121,443 10,375,642 20,497,085

Homeland Security ................................................................................ 6,100,026 7,899,974 14,000,000

House Administration ............................................................................ 4,648,683 4,905,885 9,554,568 

Intelligence ............................................................................................ 4,500,653 5,027,217 9,527,870 

International Relations ......................................................................... 7,946,084 8,352,934 16,299,018 

Judiciary ................................................................................................ 7,461,565 7,851,427 15,312,992 

Resources .............................................................................................. 7,178,224 7,342,738 14,520,962 

Rules ..................................................................................................... 3,074,229 3,291,371 6,365,600 

Science .................................................................................................. 6,101,648 6,226,348 12,327,996 

Small Business ..................................................................................... 2,721,600 2,865,373 5,586,973 

Standards of Official Conduct .............................................................. 1,891,890 2,398,646 4,290,536 

Transportation and Infrastructure ........................................................ 8,856,869 9,251,213 18,108,082 

Veterans’ Affairs ................................................................................... 3,075,732 3,398,686 6,474,418 

Ways and Means ................................................................................... 8,674,514 9,144,980 17,819,494

Total .................................................................................... $125,100,690 $132,316,672 $257,417,362

Since the funding resolution is done on a biennial basis and the 

resolution for the 109th Congress will expire on December 31, 

2007, this funding is provided through December 31, 2006. 

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $187,744,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 170,177,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 167,749,000

The Committee recommendation for the salaries and expenses of 

House officers and employees of the various activities funded 

through this consolidated item is $167,749,000. This amount represents an overall decrease of $19,995,000 below the amount enacted in fiscal year 2005 and is $2,428,000 below the request. 

The Committee directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the 

House (CAO) to conduct a study and develop a ‘‘House Orientation 

Program’’ to be available to all new House staff. The Committee believes that such a program would benefit new and recent hires by 

providing information on the operations of the House, the services 

provided by the House to the Members, and would inform and educate new staff about facilities, programs, and other factors regarding employment. 

Every two years, the House faces the challenge of assisting freshman Members in opening and operating their personal offices. This 

transition requires freshman Members and staff to rely extensively 

on a wide range of House services to complete this critical transition. Therefore, the Committee directs the CAO to conduct a study 

on assessing the needs of freshman member offices, by researching 

the experiences of the freshman Members and staff of the class of 

2004 in setting up and managing their offices. This study will provide the House with valuable and actionable management data for 

future freshman classes. 

The following table summarizes the funding allocation provided 

to each component of the account.

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Salaries, Officers and Employees 

Item Amount 

Office of the Clerk .................................................................................. $21,911,000 

Office of the Sergeant at Arms ............................................................. 6,284,000 

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ........................................... 116,971,000 

Office of the Inspector General ............................................................. 3,991,000 

Office of Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Operations .......... 5,000,000 

Office of General Counsel ...................................................................... 962,000 

Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................ 161,000 

Office of the Parliamentarian ............................................................... 1,767,000 

Parliamentarian ..................................................................................... (1,546,000) 

Compilation of Precedents .................................................................... (221,000) 

Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House ............................... 2,453,000 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House .................................... 6,963,000 

Office of Interparliamentary Affairs .................................................... 720,000 

Other authorized employees ................................................................. 161,000 

Office of the Historian ........................................................................... 405,000 

Total ............................................................................................. $167,749,000 

ALLOWANCES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $209,350,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 229,679,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 223,124,000

A total of $223,124,000 is recommended for fiscal year 2006 for 

allowances and expenses. This amount is $13,774,000 above the 

current level and is $6,555,000 below the request. These funds include supplies, materials, administrative costs, and Federal tort 

claims; the costs of official mail for the committees, leadership, and 

administrative offices; employee benefits; and miscellaneous items. 

Over 96% of these funds provide the employer share of retirement, 

health care, and unemployment compensation payments for House 

employees. 

The following table sets forth the various expense categories 

within this appropriation:

Allowances and Expenses 

Detail Recommended 2006 

Supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal tort claims ... $4,179,000 

Official mail (committees, administrative, and leadership offices) .... 410,000 

Government contributions .................................................................... 214,422,000 

Miscellaneous items: 

House automobiles .......................................................................... 143,000 

Gratuities to beneficiaries of deceased staff ................................. 520,000 

Interparliamentary receptions ....................................................... 40,000 

Subtotal, miscellaneous items .................................................... $703,000 

Capitol Visitor Center ........................................................................... 3,410,000 

Total, allowances and expenses ................................................. $223,124,000

House of Representatives Child Care Center.—The bill provides 

authority for the House child care center budget, as required by 

Sec. 312(d)(1) of Public Law 102–990, as presented to the Committee by the Chief Administrative Officer. It should be noted that 

tuition and other center-generated revenues fund child care center 

operations.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

Section 101 provides for unspent amounts remaining in Members’ Representational Allowances account to be used for deficit reduction. 

JOINT ITEMS 

The Committee recommends appropriations totaling $19,900,000 

for fiscal year 2006 for the various joint committees and activities 

carried under this heading. The recommendation is $1,013,000 

above the amount provided for fiscal year 2005 and is the same as 

the budget request. 

The following summarizes the recommendations:

Joint Items 

Item Amount 

Joint Economic Committee ................................................................... $4,276,000 

Joint Committee on Taxation ............................................................... 8,781,000 

Office of the Attending Physician ......................................................... 2,545,000 

Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ............................. 4,268,000 

Statements of Appropriations ............................................................... 30,000 

Total ............................................................................................. $19,900,000

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $4,139,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 4,276,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,276,000 

The Committee has provided $4,276,000 for the Joint Economic Committee. This amount reflects an increase of $137,000 above the 

enacted amount and is the same as the budget request. 

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $8,366,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 8,781,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,781,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,781,000 for 

the Joint Committee on Taxation. This amount reflects an increase 

of $415,000 above the enacted amount and is the same as the budget request.

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $2,508,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 2,545,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,545,000 

The Committee has approved $2,545,000 for medical supplies, 

equipment, expenses, and allowances of Navy personnel detailed to 

the Office of the Attending Physician. This amount reflects an increase of $37,000 above the enacted level. 

CAPITOL GUIDE SERVICE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICE

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $3,844,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 4,268,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,268,000 

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The Committee bill provides $4,268,000 for the operation of the 

Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office during the next 

fiscal year. This amount reflects an increase of $424,000 above the 

enacted level and is the same as the budget request. 

STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $30,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 30,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,000 

The sum of $30,000 is included for the preparation of the usual 

compilation of the statements of appropriations for the 1st session 

of the 109th Congress. The House and Senate Committees on Appropriations compile this publication jointly.

CAPITOL POLICE

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $241,469,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 290,139,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 239,695,000 

The recommendations in the bill provide a total of $239,695,000 

for the Salaries and Expenses of the Capitol Police during fiscal 

year 2006. This amount reflects $210,350,000 for salaries and 

$29,345,000 for general expenses. 

Beginning in fiscal year 2001 the Committee has requested the 

Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assist, as required, and 

review operational and management issues within the United 

States Capitol Police (USCP). For example, in fiscal year 2001 the 

Committee directed the GAO to participate in the selection of a 

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), monitor implementation of 

management improvements in budgeting, financial management, 

information technology, and human resources and for the GAO to 

provide semi-annual reports. 

In fiscal year 2003 the Committee noted that progress had been 

made but still had significant concerns for the need for the USCP 

to update their strategic plan, and to implement an effective management strategy in the agency, particularly with respect to human 

resources. At that time the Committee directed the GAO to continue to monitor all CAO operations and continue to provide semiannual reports through FY 2006. 

Included in the fiscal year 2003 appropriation bill was language 

that either provided or made changes to pay and allowances of the 

USCP regarding recruitment and relocation bonuses, retention allowances, overtime compensation, annual compensation of the 

Chief and Assistant Chief and the transfer of disbursing functions 

to the Chief of the Capitol Police from the Chief Administrative Officer of the House and the Disbursing Officer of the Senate. 

In fiscal year 2005 the Committee provided further legislative 

changes to the Chief and the Capitol Police Board to determine 

rates of pay for members of the Capitol Police, with the approval 

of the appropriate committees of the House and Senate. 

The legislative history, since fiscal year 2001, shows that the 

Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate have been 

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nology to address the increased security requirements as a result 

of the attack of September 11, 2001. 

The Committee believes there are still many issues that need to 

be addressed by the USCP. Considering the changes that have 

been provided, the Committee needs assurance that the USCP has 

implemented all the legislative changes within the requirements of 

statute and intent of the Congress. Therefore, the Committee directs the GAO to continue to monitor and provide semi-annual reports to the Committee on Appropriations of the House and Senate 

through FY 2007, for the CAO. In addition the GAO should at a 

minimum review the annual leave policies, pay policies, compensatory time policies and the application ofthe Fair Labor Standards 

Act (FLSA) for all matters of compensation and leave as applied to 

all the employees of the Capitol Police and how the compensation 

and leave compares with other employees of the Federal government. The Committee further directs that the GAO review all the 

legislation provided in the past fiscal years to assure that internal 

regulations, policies, and practices are being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the legislation and report their findings to the Committee on Appropriations of the House and Senate 

by October 31, 2005 with semi-annual reports through FY 2007. 

The Committee has included language providing for an Office of 

Inspector General to advise and report to the Chief and the Capitol 

Police Board that, the management and operations of the USCP 

are accomplished using required accounting standards and appropriate management practices within the limits of the law. 

SALARIES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $201,812,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 230,191,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 210,350,000 

The Committee bill provides $210,350,000 for the salaries and 

benefits authorized for police services throughout the Capitol Police 

jurisdiction during fiscal year 2006. 

Capitol Police—salaries.—The Committee recommends a total of 

414 civilian FTEs over the current level of 411. Four FTEs have 

been added for the Inspector General’s office and one has been deleted for the position of a civilian Public Information Officer. 

The budget request includes an additional 122 sworn FTEs, including 62 FTEs for the opening of Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). 

The Committee is concerned over the timing for additional personnel due to construction delays resulting in a delayed opening. 

The Committee encourages the United States Capitol Police and 

the Police Board to work with the House and Senate Committees 

on Appropriations, the Committee on House Administration and 

the Senate Rules and Administration Committee to determine an 

appropriate requirement for the opening of the CVC. In addition, 

should additional FTEs be approved, the Committee believes this 

need can be met within the fiscal year 2006 appropriation of 

$210,350,000. 

GENERAL EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $39,657,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 59,948,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 29,345,000 

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The amount of $29,345,000 is recommended for all general expenses of the Capitol Police for fiscal year 2006. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Section 1001 authorizes transfers between the various accounts 

of the Capitol Police. Section 1002 terminates the mounted horse 

unit and transfers the horses, equipment, and supplies to the 

United States Park Police. Section 1003 requires Capitol Police employees to file annual reports under the Ethics in Government Act 

with the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Section 1004 repeals the expanded jurisdiction for the Truck Interdiction Monitoring Program. Section 1005 establishes reprogramming guidelines for the Capitol Police. Section 1006 establishes an office of Inspector General for the USCP. Section 1007 requires a semiannual 

report of disbursements. 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $2,402,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 1 3,112,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,112,000 

1 Includes pending budget amendment of $470,000. 

The bill provides $3,112,000 for the Office of Compliance. This amount is $710,000 above the current level and is the same as the 

amended request. This amount fully funds 17 FTEs, including a 

new position for an industrial hygienist. The Committee recommendation includes language for official representation and reception expenses.

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $34,640,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 35,853,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 35,450,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $35,450,000 for 

the Congressional Budget Office. This is $810,000 above the current year and is $403,000 below the budget request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

Section 1100 authorizes the settlement of claims for overpayment 

of pay and allowances, travel, and transportation and relocation expenses. 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $300,614,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 440,916,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 317,282,000

The Committee recommends a total of $317,282,000 for fiscal 

year 2006 for the various operational and maintenance activities 

under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Excluded is the Senate office building account, which will be considered by the Senate. This amount is $123,634,000 below the amount 

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requested, and $16,668,000 above the fiscal year 2005 appropriation. 

A summary of the appropriations recommended follows:

Architect of the Capitol (Excluding Senate) 

Item Amount 

Architect of the Capitol: 

General Administration ................................................................. $77,002,000 

Capitol building .............................................................................. 22,097,000 

Capitol grounds ............................................................................... 7,723,000 

House office buildings .................................................................... 59,616,000 

Capitol Power Plant ....................................................................... 58,585,000 

Library buildings and grounds ...................................................... 31,318,000 

Capitol Police buildings and grounds ........................................... 16,830,000 

Botanic Garden ............................................................................... 7,211,000

Capitol Visitor Center .................................................................... 36,900,000

Total ............................................................................................. $317,282,000

FTE (Full-time Equivalent Employment) Planning, Management, 

and Systems Development.—To ensure that the AOC makes 

progress in improving its management of FTEs, the Chief Financial 

Officer (CFO) will report quarterly on planned actions and the status of completed work in developing an integrated system for estimating, monitoring, and reporting FTE usage. Included in this report should be a description of any obstacles or delays, reasons for 

these problems, and what the AOC is doing to resolve issues. When 

faced with a problem in implementing the system as designed, the 

Committee recommends that AOC look to other agencies’ experiences and solutions in considering what steps to take. Further, the 

AOC is expected to use the historical records on FTE usage on file 

since 1992 to develop the automated database. 

Benefits for temporary employees.—The Committee directs the 

Architect of the Capitol to submit a report describing the steps 

taken by the Architect of the Capitol to comply with the requirements of Section 133 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 

2002. This report is to be provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 

Rules and Administration of the Senate by September 30, 2005. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $79,704,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 76,982,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 77,002,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $77,002,000, for 

fiscal year 2006. This amount is $2,702,000 below the amount provided in fiscal year 2005 and is $20,000 above the budget request. 

This account provides funds for personal services, equipment, communications, and other central support activities of the Architect of 

the Capitol. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $45,167,000 $45,367,000 

Rent, Communications, Utilities, and Travel ...................................................................... 6,047,000 6,037,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 18,688,000 18,628,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 927,000 927,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 5,693,000 5,693,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ............................................................................... $76,522,000 $76,652,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Load Bank ............................................................................................................................ $40,000 ..........................

Load Bank Connections ....................................................................................................... 70,000 ..........................

Study, Emergency Power Requirements .............................................................................. 350,000 $350,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... $460,000 $350,000

Total, General Administration ............................................................................ $76,982,000 $77,002,000 

CAPITOL BUILDING

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $28,626,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 27,105,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 22,097,000

A total of $22,097,000 is recommended for the operation and 

maintenance of the Capitol building during fiscal year 2006. This 

amount is $6,529,000 below the amount provided in fiscal year 

2005 and is $5,008,000 below the budget request. 

Items related to the Senate in this account have not been funded. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

CAPITOL BUILDING 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $10,518,000 $10,518,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 3,101,000 2,830,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 666,000 666,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 245,000 245,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $14,530,000 $14,259,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Replacement of Minton Tile ................................................................................................ $625,000 $240,000 

Computer, Telecom, and Electrical Support ........................................................................ 300,000 298,000 

Restoration of East Front Doors .......................................................................................... 720,000 720,000 

Emergency Power Upgrades, House Chamber ..................................................................... 120,000 120,000 

Minor Construction .............................................................................................................. 2,500,000 2,480,000 

Emergency Exit Signs and Lighting, CB ............................................................................. 1,000,000 1,000,000 

Emergency Electrical Service Upgrade, CB ......................................................................... 2,980,000 2,980,000 

Compartment Barriers and Horizontal Exits, CB ................................................................ 2,630,000 ..........................

West Terrace Egress Doors and Stairs, CB ......................................................................... 1,700,000 ..........................

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $12,575,000 $7,838,000

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CAPITOL BUILDING—Continued

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Total, Capitol Building ............................................................................................... $27,105,000 $22,097,000 

CAPITOL GROUNDS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $15,118,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 7,801,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,723,000

The appropriation of $7,723,000 is recommended for the care and 

improvement of the grounds surrounding the Capitol, the Senate 

and House office buildings, and the Capitol power plant. This 

amount is a decrease of $78,000 below the request and is 

$7,395,000 below the amount provided for fiscal year 2005. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

CAPITOL GROUNDS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $5,122,000 $5,122,000 

Travel ................................................................................................................................... 2,000 2,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 1,131,000 1,053,000

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 392,000 392,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 197,000 197,000 

Insurance Claims and Indemnities ..................................................................................... 2,000 2,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $6,846,000 $6,768,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

CVC Land restoration .......................................................................................................... $50,000 $50,000 

National Garden Sidewalks ................................................................................................. 165,000 165,000 

East Front Plantings ............................................................................................................ 740,000 740,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $955,000 $955,000

Total, Capitol Grounds ................................................................................................ $7,801,000 $7,723,000 

HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $64,830,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 68,698,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 59,616,000 

For House office buildings $59,616,000 has been provided. This 

amount is a decrease of $9,082,000 below the budget request and 

is $5,214,000 below the amount provided for fiscal year 2005. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

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HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $33,570,000 $33,223,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 3,997,000 3,832,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 1,039,000 1,039,000

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 250,000 250,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $38,856,000 $38,344,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Repairs of Rayburn Garage Fire Doors ............................................................................... $50,000 $50,000 

Fire Pump Installation, LHOB .............................................................................................. 120,000 120,000 

Replace Sprinkler Valves and Drains, HOB ........................................................................ 180,000 180,000 

Minor Construction .............................................................................................................. 5,000,000 4,960,000 

Design, Parking Garage (Lot 9) .......................................................................................... 4,000,000 4,000,000

Window Replacement, FHOB ................................................................................................ 3,710,000 3,710,000 

Fiber Optics Pathway ........................................................................................................... 1,050,000 1,050,000 

Committee Broadcast Rooms Infrastructure ....................................................................... 1,200,000 ..........................

Modular Furniture Infrastructure ......................................................................................... 1,040,000 ..........................

Remodel/Refurbish Gift Shop .............................................................................................. 175,000 175,000 

Carpet Replacement, HOB ................................................................................................... 502,000 502,000 

House Campus Data Closets Environment Upgrade ........................................................... 100,000 100,000 

Remodel/Refurbish Supply Store ......................................................................................... 100,000 100,000 

Modification to House Barber Shop .................................................................................... 75,000 75,000 

Modification to House Beauty Salon ................................................................................... 100,000 100,000 

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, RHOB .................................................................... 1,050,000 1,050,000

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, FHOB .................................................................... 1,070,000 1,070,000

Emergency Lighting Upgrade, LHOB ................................................................................... 2,700,000 2,700,000 

Emergency Lighting Upgrade, RHOB ................................................................................... 4,790,000 ..........................

Emergency Lighting Upgrade, FHOB ................................................................................... 1,030,000 1,030,000 

Public Restroom Upgrade I, HOB ........................................................................................ 1,500,000 ..........................

Interior Access ..................................................................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $29,842,000 $21,272,000

Total, House Office Buildings ..................................................................................... $68,698,000 $59,616,000

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $56,379,000

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 59,255,000 

Committee recommendation (net) ..................................................... 58,585,000

Offsetting collections .......................................................................... 6,600,000

Total available ............................................................................. 65,185,000

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $58,585,000 for 

the Capitol power plant for fiscal year 2006, plus offsetting collections of $6,600,000. This is an increase of $2,206,000 above the 

amount provided in fiscal year 2005 and $670,000 below the budget 

request. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

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CAPITOL POWER PLANT 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $9,500,000 $9,400,000 

Rent, Communications, Utilities, and Travel ...................................................................... 41,551,000 41,551,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 2,240,000 2,208,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 9,190,000 9,190,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 556,000 556,000 

Reimbursement .................................................................................................................... (6,500,000) (6,600,000)

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $56,537,000 $56,305,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Replace Air Compressors with Centrifugal Units ............................................................... $230,000 $230,000 

Replace Ash Handling System ............................................................................................ 230,000 ..........................

Replace Hotwell with Condensate Receiver ........................................................................ 240,000 240,000 

Main Dozer and Track Mobile .............................................................................................. 418,000 218,000 

CPP Beautification (Design) ................................................................................................ 1,000,000 992,000 

Egress Improvements (Design) ............................................................................................ 600,000 600,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $2,718,000 $2,280,000

Total, Capitol Power Plant .......................................................................................... $59,255,000 $58,585,000

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $39,776,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 83,318,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 31,318,000 

For Library buildings and grounds $31,318,000 has been provided. This amount is a decrease of $8,458,000 below the current 

fiscal year and is $52,000,000 below the request. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $11,524,000 $11,274,000 

Transportation of Things ..................................................................................................... 15,000 15,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 6,784,000 5,174,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 2,041,000 2,041,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 359,000 359,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $20,723,000 $18,863,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Preservation Environmental Monitoring ............................................................................... $80,000 ..........................

Replace Sidewalks, JAB & TJB ............................................................................................ 100,000 ..........................

Replace Partitions Support, JMMB ...................................................................................... 250,000 ..........................

Painting of Interior, TJB ...................................................................................................... 245,000 $240,000 

Repair Life Safety Deficiencies ........................................................................................... 400,000 390,000 

Upgrade Filtration Efficiency to 95% ................................................................................. 700,000 ..........................

Copyright Office Reconfiguration ........................................................................................ 5,500,000 5,500,000 

Book Storage Modules 3 & 4 .............................................................................................. 40,700,000 ..........................

Smoke Detector Upgrades, JAB ........................................................................................... 3,700,000 3,700,000 

Smoke Detector Upgrades, JMMB ........................................................................................ 3,700,000 ..........................

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LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS—Continued

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, JMMB .................................................................... 1,180,000 ..........................

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, TJB ....................................................................... 1,090,000 500,000

Condition Assessment—All LOC Facilities ......................................................................... 2,400,000 ..........................

Design, Copyright Deposit Facility, Fort Meade .................................................................. .......................... 835,000

Copyright Deposit Facility, Fort Meade ............................................................................... 800,000 ..........................

TJB Decks, B, C, & D (Design) ............................................................................................ 450,000 ..........................

Minor Construction .............................................................................................................. 1,300,000 1,290,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $62,595,000 $12,455,000

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds ........................................................................ $83,318,000 $31,318,000

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $9,906,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 34,959,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 16,830,000 

For Capitol Police buildings and grounds $16,830,000 has been 

provided. This amount is a decrease of $18,129,000 below the budget request and $6,924,000 above the current level. 

A tabulation of the increases in the annual operating budget and 

the project budget follows:

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $421,000 $421,000 

Rent, Communications, and Transportation of Things ....................................................... 8,068,000 8,068,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 2,134,000 2,009,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $10,673,000 $10,548,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

USCP Furniture Replacement .............................................................................................. $500,000 $496,000 

HVAC Replacement, Crib ..................................................................................................... 116,000 116,000 

Backup Power-Farichild Building ........................................................................................ 70,000 70,000 

Update USCP Master Plan ................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 

Energy Survey, USCP ........................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 

Minor Construction .............................................................................................................. 500,000 500,000 

Vehicle Maintenance Facility Purchase ............................................................................... .......................... 5,000,000

Off-site Delivery/Screening Center, USCP ........................................................................... 23,000,000 ..........................

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $24,286,000 $6,282,000

Total, Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds ............................................................. $34,959,000 $16,830,000

BOTANIC GARDEN

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $6,275,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 10,613,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,211,000

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The amount recommended for the Botanic Garden is $7,211,000. 

This amount is $3,402,000 below the budget request and $936,000 

above the current level. 

Botanic Garden facility.—The Committee directs the Architect of 

the Capitol to prepare a report on the feasibility and desirability 

of establishing and operating within the United States Botanic 

Garden a facility such as a snack bar, kiosk, or commissary for the 

sale of beverages and food items to visitors to the Botanic Garden. 

This report is to be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations 

of the House and Senate by November 30, 2005. 

The following tabulation summarizes the recommendations:

BOTANIC GARDEN 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $4,883,000 $4,883,000 

Travel & Transportation of Things ...................................................................................... 8,000 8,000 

Other Services ...................................................................................................................... 605,000 445,000 

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 745,000 745,000 

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 125,000 125,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $6,366,000 $6,206,000

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget

Partnership Support ............................................................................................................. $300,000 $298,000 

Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Production Facility ................................................................. 187,000 187,000 

National Garden Operations ................................................................................................ .......................... 520,000

Vehicle Replacement ........................................................................................................... 60,000 ..........................

Conservatory Construction Claim ........................................................................................ 3,500,000 ..........................

Administration Building Improvements ............................................................................... 200,000 ..........................

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $4,247,000 $1,005,000

Total, Botanic Garden ................................................................................................. $10,613,000 $7,211,000 

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. ............................

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... $72,185,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 36,900,000

The Committee recommends funding in the amount of 

$36,900,000 for the cost to complete construction of the Capitol Visitor Center, as requested by the Architect. This amount is 

$35,285,000 under the budget request. Of this amount, $10,930,000 

has been withdrawn by the Architect. The balance of the request, 

$24,355,000, for operations is not recommended in this bill. Section 

1203 establishes a ‘‘Capitol Visitor Center Governing Board’’ to address the issue of daily operations of the Visitor Center. The composition of the Board be as follows: The Speaker of the House or 

his designee, The Minority Leader of the House or his designee, the 

Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on 

House Administration, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the 

Senate or their designees, and the Chairman and Ranking Minority 

Member of the Committee on Senate Rules and Administration.

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CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget

Personal Services ................................................................................................................. $12,098,000 ..........................

Travel & Printing and Reproduction ................................................................................... 647,000 ..........................

Supplies ............................................................................................................................... 295,000 ..........................

Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 2,254,000 ..........................

Subtotal, Operating Budget ........................................................................................ $15,294,000 ..........................

Fiscal Year 2006 Project Budget 

Transition Support ............................................................................................................... $3,789,000 ..........................

Visitor Services .................................................................................................................... 1,472,000 ..........................

Exhibits ................................................................................................................................ 407,000 ..........................

Gift Shops ............................................................................................................................ 1,268,000 ..........................

USCP CVC Fit-Out ................................................................................................................ 350,000 ..........................

U.S. House of Representatives CAO Shell Space ................................................................ 1,775,000 ..........................

U.S. House of Representatives CAO .................................................................................... 10,930,000 ..........................

CVC Construction Cost to Complete ................................................................................... 36,900,000 $36,900,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................................ $56,891,000 $36,900,000

Total, Capitol Visitor Center ....................................................................................... $72,185,000 $36,900,000 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Section 1201 amends the number of positions that the Architect 

of the Capitol can set for per annum compensation. Section 1202 

provides for the Architect to enter into or assume a lease for a tenant in a government owned facility. 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

(INCLUDING RESCISSION)

The Committee recommends appropriations totaling $552,950,000 for the operations of the Library of Congress for fiscal 

year 2006. The following table summarizes the allocation of funds 

by appropriation account:

Library of Congress 

Item Amount 

Fiscal year 2006: 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................. $381,794,000 

Copyright Office .......................................................................... 22,655,000 

Congressional Research Service ................................................. 99,952,000 

Books for the blind and physically handicapped ...................... 54,049,000 

(Rescission) .................................................................................. ¥15,500,000

Total .......................................................................................... $542,950,000 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $375,294,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 402,729,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 381,794,000 

(Plus: Authority to spend receipts) ................................................... (6,350,000)

Total available ............................................................................. $381,794,000

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The sum of $381,794,000, plus $6,350,000 in offsetting receipts, 

is recommended for salaries and expenses, which is the basic appropriation for the operation of Library programs, an increase of 

$6,500,000 above the current level and a decrease of $20,935,000 

below the request. This level of funding provides $10,480,000 for 

mandatory pay increases and $1,967,000 for price level increases. 

The recommendation includes program increases of $1,000,000 for 

acquisition of books, $1,465,000 for preservation activities, 

$3,680,000 for information technology and emergency preparedness, and $1,200,000 to cover the second year costs of a multi-year 

requirement for the Department of State Capital Security CostSharing Program. The level of funding provided supports 2,908 

FTEs. 

The Committee has included a rescission of $15,500,000 from 

funds made available for the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program to fund the multi-year Copyright Reengineering Project. This rescission provides $5,500,000 required by the Architect of the Capitol, Library Buildings and 

Grounds account to complete the building renovation required for 

the Copyright Office and $10,000,000 required for the Open World 

Leadership Center Trust Fund. 

The Committee is very concerned with the lack of notification to 

the Congress concerning awards made under the National Digital 

Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program. On two occasions in September, 2004 and May, 2005 awards were granted 

and the Congress learned of the awards, after the fact, from a Library of Congress press release or an article in the newspaper. This 

type of notification is not acceptable. The Congress has fully supported this program and expects that the Library will take the necessary steps to ensure that when future grants are made that 

Members and the Committee on Appropriations of the House and 

Senate will receive appropriate advance notification. 

COPYRIGHT OFFICE

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $19,973,000 

2006 budget request ........................................................................... 27,534,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 22,655,000 

(Plus: Authority to spend receipts) ................................................... (35,946,000)

Total available ......................................................................... $58,601,000

Salaries and expenses.—The Committee recommends an appropriation of $22,655,000, plus authority to spend $35,946,000 in receipts, for the Copyright Office. The total available in this recommendation is $2,682,000 above the amount provided in the current fiscal year. This recommendation provides $1,507,000 for mandatory pay increases and $24,000 for price level increases. The 

Committee has included funding to complete the multi-year Copyright Re-engineering Project. 

The Committee recommendation includes language that funds 

the new Copyright Royalty Judges Program at the request level 

which is funded by using offsetting collections. 

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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $96,118,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 105,289,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 99,952,000

Salaries and expenses.—The Committee recommends $99,952,000 

for fiscal year 2006. This amount is $3,834,000 above the current 

year and is $5,337,000 below the request. This recommendation 

provides $3,470,000 for mandatory pay increases and $409,000 for 

price level increases. The recommendation also provides an additional $500,000 for research materials. 

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $53,977,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 55,243,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 54,049,000

Salaries and expenses.—A total of $54,049,000 is recommended 

for the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically 

Handicapped, an increase of $72,000 over the amount provided in 

fiscal year 2005. This recommendation provides $381,000 for mandatory pay increases and $164,000 for price level increases, which 

are offset by a $198,000 reduction for the National Federation for 

the Blind NEWSLINE Program and a reduction of $275,000 for 

digital talking books. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

The Committee has included four administrative provisions. Section 1301 provides for expenses related to official representation for 

the incentive awards program. Section 1302 provides obligational 

authority for various Library programs. Section 1303 limits the 

amount of reimbursement to the Department of State for maintenance, upgrade, and construction. Section 1304 repeals Section 208 

of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996 related to parliamentary development. 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $88,090,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 92,283,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 88,090,000

The Committee has included an appropriation of $88,090,000 for 

printing and binding of congressional documents at the Government Printing Office for use by Congress. The Committee has 

maintained the level of funding at the fiscal year 2005 level because for the past three fiscal years the unobligated balance/surplus in the Congressional Printing and Binding account has ranged 

from $4.2 million to $6.4 million. Retaining the current level of 

funding should be more than adequate to sustain the fiscal year 

2006 program requirements.

A comparative summary of the recommendation by category of 

work follows:

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CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING 

Appropriation 

2005 Requested 2006 Recommended 2006 

Congressional Record program ............................................................. $21,752,000 $22,211,000 ..........................

Miscellaneous publications ................................................................... 3,564,000 3,903,000 ..........................

Miscellaneous printing and binding ..................................................... 18,579,000 18,470,000 ..........................

Details to Congress .............................................................................. 2,780,000 2,841,000 ..........................

Document envelopes and document franks ......................................... 722,000 948,000 ..........................

Business and committee calendars ..................................................... 2,940,000 3,485,000 ..........................

Bills, resolutions, and amendments ..................................................... 5,421,000 6,192,000 ..........................

Committee reports ................................................................................ 6,253,000 6,894,000 ..........................

Documents ............................................................................................ 3,985,000 3,888,000 ..........................

Hearings ................................................................................................ 19,639,000 21,815,000 ..........................

Committee prints .................................................................................. 2,455,000 1,636,000 ..........................

Total ............................................................................................. $88,090,000 $92,283,000 $88,090,000 

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $31,697,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 33,837,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 33,337,000

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $33,337,000 for 

the salaries and expenses of the Superintendent of Documents, a 

part of the Government Printing Office. This amount is $1,640,000 

above the fiscal year 2005 level and is $500,000 below the budget 

request. The amount below the budget reflects half the amount required for the transportation and shipping of materials for the legacy digitization initiative and the National Collection. The Committee will consider any reprogramming request made by the GPO 

for the funding required for the transportation costs if the GPO 

considers this to be a top priority program need. 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE REVOLVING FUND

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. ............................

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... $5,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,200,000

The Committee recommendation has provided $1,200,000 to the 

revolving fund to be used towards workforce retraining. Because of 

budgetary constraints the Committee has not been able to fund the 

entire request of $5 million for the workforce-retraining program. 

The bill includes the usual language authorizing the operation of 

the revolving fund, authority to hire or purchase automobiles, advisory councils, and consultants, and authorization for expenditure of 

funds for the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission. The 

limit on full-time equivalent employment has been set at 2,621. 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $467,205,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 486,383,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 482,395,000 

Offsetting collections .......................................................................... (7,165,000) 

Total available ................................................................................. 489,560,000

The Committee has provided $482,395,000 in direct appropriations for the Government Accountability Office, plus $7,165,000 in 

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offsetting collections derived from reimbursements for conducting 

financial audits of government corporations and rental of space in 

the GAO building. This funding provides for 3,215 FTEs. 

PAYMENT TO THE OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND

2005 appropriation ............................................................................. $13,392,000 

2006 budget estimate ......................................................................... 14,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 14,000,000

The Committee recommends $14,000,000 for payment to the 

Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. This amount is 

$608,000 above the FY 2005 level and is the same as the budget 

request. 

TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS

The customary language regarding emergency assistance for vehicles, fiscal year limitation, positions and allowances, consulting 

services, awards and settlements, the Legislative Branch Financial 

Managers Council, the Architect to maintain and landscape areas 

on Washington Avenue SW and a limitation on transfers of funds 

is included in this bill (Sec. 201–208). The Committee has included 

section 209 which places a limitation on the aggregate compensation of Legislative Branch employees. 

TITLE III—CONTINUITY IN REPRESENTATION

The Committee recommends language that provides for continuity in representation regarding the House of Representatives. 

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY

Clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives states that:

Each report of a committee on a bill or joint resolution 

of a public character shall include a statement citing the 

specific powers granted to the Congress in the Constitution 

to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution.

The Committee on Appropriations bases its authority to report 

this legislation on Clause 7 of Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution of the United States of America, which states:

No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of Appropriations made by law. * * *

Appropriations contained in this Act are made pursuant to this 

specific power granted by the Constitution. 

COMPARISON WITH BUDGET RESOLUTION

Clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires an explanation of compliance with section 

308(a)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control 

Act of 1974 (P.L. 93–09344), as amended, which requires that the 

report accompanying a bill providing new budget authority contain 

a statement detailing how that authority compares with the reports 

submitted under section 302 of the Act for the most recently agreed 

to concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year from the 

Committee’s section 302(b) allocation. 

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This information follows:

COMPARISON WITH BUDGET RESOLUTION 

[In millions of dollars] 

Sec. 302(b) This bill— 

Budget authority Outlays Budget authority Outlays 

Discretionary .................................................................................................. $3,719 $3,804 $2,870 1 $3,089 

Mandatory ....................................................................................................... 118 117 118 117

Total ...................................................................................................... $3,837 $3,921 $2,988 $3,206 

Note.—Bill amounts excludes discretionary Senate-related items. 

1 Includes outlays from House and Senate prior-year budget authority. 

FIVE-YEAR PROJECTION OF OUTLAYS 

In compliance with section 308(a)(1)(B) of the Congressional 

Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93–09344), as 

amended, the following table contains five-year projections associated with the budget authority provided in the accompanying bill:

Five-Year Projection of Outlays 

Millions 

Outlays: 

2006 .............................................................................................. 2,572 

2007 .............................................................................................. 287 

2008 .............................................................................................. 79 

2009 .............................................................................................. 19 

2010 .............................................................................................. 14 

ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 

In accordance with section 308(a)(1)(C) of the Congressional 

Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93–09344), as 

amended, the financial assistance to State and local governments 

is as follows: 

The accompanying bill contains no funding for State and local assistance programs. 

TRANSFERS OF FUNDS 

Indefinite transfer authority is authorized in Library of Congress, Congressional printing and binding, the Superintendent of 

Documents, and the Capitol Police programs. 

STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND 

OBJECTIVES 

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the following is a statement of general performance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes funding:

The Committee on Appropriations considers program performance, including a program’s success in developing and attaining 

outcome-related goals and objectives, in developing funding recommendations. 

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RESCISSIONS 

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the following table is submitted describing the 

rescissions recommended in the accompanying bill:

Library of Congress, Salaries and Expenses ....................................... $15,500,000

CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW 

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1), of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted describing the effect 

of provisions in the accompanying bill which directly or indirectly 

change the application of existing law: 

1. The bill provides that certain appropriation items remain 

available for more than one year where programs or projects are 

continuing in nature under the provisions of authorizing legislation 

but for which that legislation does not specifically authorize such 

extended availability. Most of these items have been carried in previous appropriation bills. This authority tends to result in savings 

by removing the incentive to commit funds at the end of the fiscal 

year. 

2. The bill includes a number of provisions which place limitations on, or which authorize or reauthorize, the use of funds in the 

bill, or change or extend existing limitations, appropriations, or authorizations, and which under some circumstances might be construed as changing the application of existing law. 

3. There is language that allows reimbursement for service to be 

used by the servicing entity. 

4. The bill continues the practice of providing official reception 

and representation allowances for officers and offices of the legislative branch. 

5. The bill authorizes expenses for employee awards, such as certificates or plaques and related ceremonial presentations, by certain agencies. 

6. The bill authorizes salaries and expenses of the House Child 

Care Center. 

7. The bill requires unspent funds remaining in Members Representational Allowances to be used for deficit or debt reduction. 

8. There is language that authorizes allowances for employees of 

the Office of the Attending Physician. 

9. There is language that authorizes additional employees for the 

Guide Service during emergencies. 

10. There is language under ‘‘Capitol Police, General Expenses’’ 

authorizing advance payments for travel by Capitol Police personnel for training or other purposes, expenses associated with the 

relocation of liaison or instructor personnel from the Capitol Police 

force to and from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 

and for the costs of basic training of police personnel. 

11. The bill authorizes the transfer of funds within ‘‘Capitol Police, Salaries’’ and ‘‘Capitol Police, General Expenses’’, subject to 

approval. 

12. There is language under Capitol Police, which transfers the 

horses, equipment, and supplies of the Capitol Police horse unit to 

the United States Park Service. 

13. There is language that requires the Capitol Police to file financial disclosure reports with the Clerk of the House. 

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14. There is language under Capitol Police that repeals expanded 

jurisdiction for certain programs. 

15. There is language under Capitol Police that establishes reprogramming guidelines. 

16. There is language under Capitol Police establishing an office 

of Inspector General. 

17. There is language under the Office of Compliance providing 

for the disposal of personal property. 

18. There is language under the Congressional Budget Office providing for the waiver of erroneous overpayments. 

19. There is language under ‘‘Capitol Power Plant’’, Architect of 

the Capitol, allowing reimbursements for chilled water and steam 

provided to the Government Printing Office, the Washington City 

Post Office, the Supreme Court, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, Union Station Complex and the Folger Shakespeare Library to be credited to this appropriation and made available for obligation. 

20. There is language under the Architect of the Capitol, Botanic 

Garden that authorizes expenditures for the National Garden. 

21. There is language under the Architect of the Capitol changing the number of positions authorized to have annual salaries established by the Architect. 

22. There is language under the Architect of the Capitol authorizing the Architect to assume or enter into a lease for a tenant in 

a government owned facility. 

23. There is language under the Architect of the Capitol that establishes a Capitol Visitor Center Governing Board. 

24. There is authority to expend funds collected under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 150 and for international legal information, the 

balance to remain available until expended. 

25. There is language authorizing the expenditure of funds for 

the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. 

26. There is language rescinding funds for ‘‘Library of Congress, 

Salaries and Expenses.’’

27. There is language authorizing expenditure of receipts for the 

Copyright Royalty Judges. 

28. There is language under ‘‘Congressional Research Service’’ 

which prohibits the publication of material unless approved by the 

appropriate committees. 

29. There is language authorizing the temporary transfer of 

funds under the heading ‘‘Library of Congress, Salaries and Expenses’’. 

30. There is language under Library of Congress related to assistance for parliamentary development. 

31. There is language under ‘‘Congressional printing and binding’’ restricting the use of funds appropriated to the Government 

Printing Office for the permanent edition of the Congressional 

Record for individual Representatives and Senators, Resident Commissioners, or Delegates, and language providing that appropriations recommended shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred under appropriations for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years, primarily due to the unpredictability of the volume of work generated by the Congress, limiting the printing of 

certain documents to a time certain, and authorizing the transfer 

of unobligated balances. 

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32. Authorization of appropriations for Congressional printing 

and binding is included. 

33. There is language under ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’, Office of 

Superintendent of Documents, which authorizes the use of current 

appropriations to pay for printing certain publications in prior 

years for the depository library program. There is language authorizing the transfer of unexpended balances. 

34. There is language authorizing the operation of the Government Printing Office revolving fund, and which authorizes travel 

expenses for advisory councils. 

35. There is language authorizing the expenditure of funds from 

the Government Printing Office revolving fund for the Benjamin 

Franklin Tercentenary Commission. 

36. The bill includes a limitation on GPO employment of not 

more than 2,621 full-time equivalent work years.

37. There is language relating to the Government Accountability 

Office authorizing the direct procurement of expert and consultant 

services under 5 U.S.C. 3109, at certain rates; authorizing the hire 

of one passenger motor vehicle, as required by 31 U.S.C. 1343; authorizing the General Accounting Office to make advance payments 

in foreign countries in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3324; and to provide certain benefits, including rental of living quarters in foreign 

countries; appropriations are authorized for administrative expenses of any other member department or agency to finance an 

appropriate share of the costs of the National Intergovernmental 

Audit Forum or a Regional Intergovernmental Audit Forum. 

38. In Section 201, there is language prohibiting the use of funds 

in the Act for the maintenance or care of private vehicles except 

for emergency assistance and cleaning as may be provided under 

regulations relating to parking facilities for the House issued by 

the Committee on House Administration and for the Senate by the 

Committee on Rules and Administration. 

39. Section 203 provides that whenever any office or position not 

specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929 is appropriated for herein or whenever the rate of compensation or designation of any position appropriated for herein is different from that 

specifically established for such position by such Act, the rate of 

compensation and the designation of the position, or either, appropriated for or provided herein, shall be the permanent law with respect thereto: Provided that the provisions herein for the various 

items of official expenses of Members, officers, and committees of 

the Senate and House, and clerk hire for Senators and Members 

shall be the permanent law with respect thereto. 

40. Section 204 requires that certain information regarding consulting services shall be a matter of public record. 

41. Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities to share the 

costs of the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council. 

42. Section 207 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to maintain certain property. 

43. Section 208 limits the transfer of funds in this Act. 

44. Section 209 caps compensation of employees in the Act to not 

exceed the annual rate of pay for Members. 

45. There is language under Title III that provides for continuity 

in representation regarding the House of Representatives. 

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COMPLIANCE WITH RULE XIII, CL. 3(e) (RAMSEYER RULE) 

In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, 

as reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, 

existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman): 

SECTION 103 OF THE ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 

1978

FILING OF REPORTS

SEC. 103. (a)***

* * * * * * *

(h)(1) The reports required under this title shall be filed by a reporting individual with—

(A)(i)(I) the Clerk of the House of Representatives, in the 

case of a Representative in Congress, a Delegate to Congress, 

the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, an officer or employee of the Congress whose compensation is disbursed by the 

Chief Administrator Officer of the House of Representatives, 

an officer or employee of the Architect of the Capitol, United 

States Capitol Police, the United States Botanic Garden, the 

Congressional Budget Office, the Government Printing Office, 

the Library of Congress, or the Copyright Royalty Tribunal (including any individual terminating service, under section 

101(e), in any office or position referred to in this subclause), 

or an individual described in section 101(c) who is a candidate 

for nomination or election as a Representative in Congress, a 

Delegate to Congress, or the Resident Commissioner from 

Puerto Rico; and 

* * * * * * *

SECTION 1003 OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004

øSEC. 1003. EXTENDED CAPITOL POLICE JURISDICTION ZONE FOR

THE TRUCK INTERDICTION PROGRAM. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9B 

of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to define the area of the United States 

Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes’’, approved July 31, 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1967) is amended—

ø(1) in subsection (a)—

ø(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; 

ø(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘in subsection (b) of 

this section.’’ and inserting ‘‘under subsection (b)(1); and’’; 

and 

ø(C) by adding at the end the following: 

ø‘‘(5) within the area described under subsection (b)(2)—

ø‘‘(A) with respect to any crime of violence committed in 

the presence of the member, if the member is in the performance of official duties, as defined under such regulations, when the crime is committed; and 

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ø‘‘(B) to prevent imminent loss of life or injury to person 

or property, if the officer is in the performance of official 

duties, as defined under such regulations, when the authority is exercised.’’; and 

ø(2) in subsection (b)—

ø(A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(b)’’; and 

ø(B) by adding at the end the following: 

ø‘‘(2) The area referred to under subsection (a)(5) is that area 

bounded by the north curb of Constitution Avenue from 14th 

Street, N.W., to 3rd Street, N.W., the east curb of 3rd Street 

from Constitution Avenue, N.W., to Independence Avenue, 

S.W., the south curb of Independence Avenue from 3rd Street, 

S.W., to 14th Street, S.W., and the west curb of 14th Street 

from Independence Avenue, S.W., to Constitution Avenue, 

N.W.’’. 

ø(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the amendments made 

by this section may be construed to limit the authority of the Capitol Police as in effect before the effective date of this section. 

ø(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect on the date 

on which the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of 

Representatives approve regulations prescribed by the Capitol Police Board for the sole implementation, execution and maintenance 

of the truck interdiction program.¿

SECTION 9B OF THE ACT OF JULY 31, 1946

AN ACT to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the 

use thereof, and for other purposes. 

SEC. 9B. (a) Subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by 

the Capitol Police Board and approved by the Committee on House 

Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee 

on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a member of the Capitol Police shall have authority to make arrests and otherwise enforce the laws of the United States, including the laws of the District of Columbia—

(1) * * *

* * * * * * *

(3) within the District of Columbia, to prevent imminent loss 

of life or injury to person or property, if the officer is in the 

performance of official duties when the authority is exercised; 

and

(4) within the area described under øsubsection (b)(1); and¿

in subsection (b).

ø(5) within the area described under subsection (b)(2)—

ø(A) with respect to any crime of violence committed in 

the presence of the member, if the member is in the performance of official duties, as defined under such regulations, when the crime is committed; and 

ø(B) to prevent imminent loss of life or injury to person 

or property, if the officer is in the performance of official 

duties, as defined under such regulations, when the authority is exercised.¿

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(b)ø(1)¿ The area referred to in subsection (a)(4) is that area 

bounded by the north curb of H Street from 3rd Street, N.W. to 7th 

Street, N.E., the east curb of 7th Street from H Street, N.E., to M 

Street, S.E., the south curb of M Street from 7th Street, S.E. to 1st 

Street, S.E., the east curb of 1st Street from M Street, S.E. to Potomac Avenue S.E., the southeast curb of Potomac Avenue from 1st 

Street, S.E. to South Capitol Street, S.W., the west curb of South 

Capitol Street from Potomac Avenue, S.W. to P Street, S.W., the 

north curb of P Street from South Capitol Street, S.W. to 3rd 

Street, S.W., and the west curb of 3rd Street from P Street, S.W. 

to H Street, N.W. 

ø(2) The area referred to under subsection (a)(5) is that area 

bounded by the north curb of Constitution Avenue from 14th 

Street, N.W., to 3rd Street, N.W., the east curb of 3rd Street 

from Constitution Avenue, N.W., to Independence Avenue, 

S.W., the south curb of Independence Avenue from 3rd Street, 

S.W., to 14th Street, S.W., and the west curb of 14th Street 

from Independence Avenue, S.W., to Constitution Avenue, 

N.W.¿

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SECTION 108 OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1991

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 108. (a)***

(b) Effective beginning with any pay period beginning on or after 

the date of enactment of the Legislative Branch Appropriations 

Act, 1992, the rate of basic pay for up to ø8¿ 10 positions under 

the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol may be fixed at such 

rate as the Architect considers appropriate for each, not to exceed 

135 percent of the minimum rate payable for grade GS–15 of the 

General Schedule. 

(c) The Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for 

not more than ø4¿ 2 positions for Executive Project Directors 

whose salary is payable from project funds, at a rate not to exceed 

95 percent of the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive 

Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5, United 

States Code, for the locality involved. 

SECTION 905 OF THE 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FURTHER RECOVERY FROM AND RESPONSE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED 

STATES 

SEC. 905. (a)***

* * * * * * *

(d) In the case of a building or facility acquired through purchase 

pursuant to subsection (a), the Architect of the Capitol may enter 

into or assume a lease with another person for the use of any portion of the building or facility that the Architect determines is not 

required to be used to carry out the purposes of this section, subject 

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to the approval of the entity which approved the acquisition of such 

building or facility under subsection (b).

ø(d)¿ (e) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2002 

and each succeeding fiscal year. 

SECTION 208 OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996

øSEC. 208. Notwithstanding this or any other Act, obligational 

authority under the heading ‘‘Library of Congress’’ for activities in 

support of parliamentary development is prohibited, except for Russia, Ukraine, Albania, Slovakia, and Romania, for other than incidental purposes.¿

SECTION 5584 of TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE 

§ 5584. Claims for overpayment of pay and allowances, and 

of travel, transportation and relocation expenses 

and allowances 

(a) * * *

* * * * * * *

(g) For the purpose of this section, ‘‘agency’’ means—

(1) * * *

* * * * * * *

(5) the Botanic Garden; øand¿

(6) the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the 

Federal Judicial Center, and any of the courts set forth in section 610 of title 28ø.¿; and

(7) the Congressional Budget Office.

* * * * * * *

SECTION 26 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE 

UNITED STATES 

SEC. 26. øThe time¿ (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the time for holding elections in any State, District, or 

Territory for a Representative or Delegate to fill a vacancy, whether such vacancy is caused by a failure to elect at the time prescribed by law, or by the death, resignation, or incapacity of a person elected, may be prescribed by the laws of the several States 

and Territories respectively.

(b) SPECIAL RULES IN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—In extraordinary circumstances, the executive authority of any State in which a vacancy exists in its representation in the House of Representatives shall issue a writ of 

election to fill such vacancy by special election. 

(2) TIMING OF SPECIAL ELECTION.—A special election held 

under this subsection to fill a vacancy shall take place not later 

than 49 days after the Speaker of the House of Representatives 

announces that the vacancy exists, unless, during the 75-day period which begins on the date of the announcement of the vacancy—

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(A) a regularly scheduled general election for the office 

involved is to be held; or 

(B) another special election for the office involved is to be 

held, pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the 

chief executive of the State prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy. 

(3) NOMINATIONS BY PARTIES.—If a special election is to be 

held under this subsection, the determination of the candidates 

who will run in such election shall be made—

(A) by nominations made not later than 10 days after the 

Speaker announces that the vacancy exists by the political 

parties of the State that are authorized by State law to 

nominate candidates for the election; or 

(B) by any other method the State considers appropriate, 

including holding primary elections, that will ensure that 

the State will hold the special election within the deadline 

required under paragraph (2). 

(4) EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES.—

(A) IN GENERAL.—In this subsection, ‘‘extraordinary circumstances’’ occur when the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that vacancies in the representation 

from the States in the House exceed 100. 

(B) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—If any action is brought for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge an announcement 

made under subparagraph (A), the following rules shall 

apply: 

(i) Not later than 2 days after the announcement, the 

action shall be filed in the United States District Court 

having jurisdiction in the district of the Member of the 

House of Representatives whose seat has been announced to be vacant and shall be heard by a 3-judge 

court convened pursuant to section 2284 of title 28, 

United States Code. 

(ii) A copy of the complaint shall be delivered 

promptly to the Clerk of the House of Representatives. 

(iii) A final decision in the action shall be made 

within 3 days of the filing of such action and shall not 

be reviewable. 

(iv) The executive authority of the State that contains 

the district of the Member of the House of Representatives whose seat has been announced to be vacant shall 

have the right to intervene either in support of or opposition to the position of a party to the case regarding 

the announcement of such vacancy. 

(5) PROTECTING ABILITY OF ABSENT MILITARY AND OVERSEAS

VOTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS.—

(A) DEADLINE FOR TRANSMITTAL OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS.—In conducting a special election held under this 

subsection to fill a vacancy in its representation, the State 

shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable (including 

through the use of electronic means) that absentee ballots 

for the election are transmitted to absent uniformed services 

voters and overseas voters (as such terms are defined in the 

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) not 

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later than 15 days after the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the vacancy exists. 

(B) PERIOD FOR BALLOT TRANSIT TIME.—Notwithstanding 

the deadlines referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3), in the 

case of an individual who is an absent uniformed services 

voter or an overseas voter (as such terms are defined in the 

Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act), a 

State shall accept and process any otherwise valid ballot or 

other election material from the voter so long as the ballot 

or other material is received by the appropriate State election official not later than 45 days after the State transmits 

the ballot or other material to the voter. 

(6) APPLICATION TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND TERRITORIES.—This subsection shall apply— 

(A) to a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress in the same manner as it applies to a Member of the 

House of Representatives; and 

(B) to the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 

Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the United 

States Virgin Islands in the same manner as it applies to 

a State, except that a vacancy in the representation from 

any such jurisdiction in the House shall not be taken into 

account by the Speaker in determining whether vacancies 

in the representation from the States in the House exceed 

100 for purposes of paragraph (4)(A). 

(7) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING FEDERAL ELECTION

LAWS.—Nothing in this subsection may be construed to affect 

the application to special elections under this subsection of any 

Federal law governing the administration of elections for Federal office (including any law providing for the enforcement of 

any such law), including, but not limited to, the following: 

(A) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973 et 

seq.), as amended. 

(B) The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ee et seq.), as amended. 

(C) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.), as amended. 

(D) The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42 

U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.), as amended. 

(E) The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 

U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), as amended. 

(F) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et 

seq.), as amended. 

(G) The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15301 

et seq.), as amended. 

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Clause 3(f)(1), Rule XIII requires a table of all appropriations in 

the bill that are not authorized by law. Appropriations included in 

this bill have been previously authorized by law. 

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ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF HON. DAVID OBEY 

The construction of the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) has been 

a story of serious mismanagement and colossal government waste. 

There is a great need for increased oversight of this project. However, during the reorganization of the Appropriations Committee, 

the Legislative Branch subcommittee, the body with the institutional knowledge and day-to-day responsibility for overseeing the 

Architect, was eliminated. 

The cost of the CVC, first estimated at $95 million, has ballooned 

to over $500 million. I have raised my concerns about this project 

several times in the past, and I continue to have serious objections 

to the current plan. 

For example, the CVC will provide the House with little, if any, 

usable new workspace. During the FY 2005 war supplemental conference, Senator Domenici remarked that the room we met in was 

too crowded with staff. That often occurs at conferences because 

the Congress simply does not have space in which a conference can 

convene and conduct its business in a dignified manner. It will not 

have such a space after completion of the CVC either because Majority Leadership staff have made decisions about the CVC’s design 

without any real recognition of the needs of the Congress and what 

it would take to make the House space within the CVC functional. 

The current design of the CVC House space includes 87,000-

square feet of space, of which only 3,200 square feet is for hearing 

rooms where public business can be conducted, and even this is designed inefficiently. This is because the real work of the Congress 

was not a primary consideration in its construction. It was constructed in such a way as to make it ready for television. The 

media room takes up two floors, wasting significant space, with 

limited room for staff or the public. The chief value of this opulent 

hearing space, and the accompanying new Radio and Television 

Gallery, seems to be as a high tech propaganda tool. 

In addition, the CVC contains an enormous Congressional auditorium to seat 400 people. I asked the Architect of the Capitol why 

the theatre hall was needed in addition to the two orientation 

rooms. First, I was told that it could be used to host large constituent groups. I have never brought a group that large to the 

Capitol, and I doubt many other Members ever either. Then I was 

told that the theatre could serve as an alternate chamber for the 

House if the current chamber was being renovated. However, it is 

my understanding that the Ways and Means hearing room in the 

Longworth Building was originally designed to serve this same purpose. According to CQ Weekly (2/28/2005):

The hearing room is designated as the alternate House 

chamber in case of an emergency. (The House of Representatives held its sessions in it from 1949 to 1950, 

when the Capitol was being rebuilt.) 

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Given the apparent redundancy of an alternative chamber in the 

CVC, what is the true motivation for the space? It is found on page 

25 of the Final Design Report done 10 years ago: ‘‘The Library has 

long needed facilities that meet the public demand for greater access to its historical and educational programs. The CVC provides 

a singular opportunity to do this well.’’ We are building a movie 

theatre for the Library of Congress, even though the Center already includes two orientation theatres for visitors. 

Mr. Moran has also raised a valid point about the capacity of the 

CVC versus that of the Capitol. The number of people who can 

safely be in the CVC at one time is twice the number of people who 

are allowed in the Capitol. So, in reality, half of the people who will 

be allowed into the CVC will likely never have the chance to visit 

the Capitol itself. 

It is clear from these examples, and many others, that the Majority Leadership has not lived up to its obligation to responsibly 

manage taxpayer funds. It needed to create workspace. Instead, it 

has created Taj Mahal show space. This bill includes $40.3 million 

for the CVC. I do not support this funding and I will oppose any 

bill that contains additional funding for this project. 

CONTINUITY OF CONGRESS

At the request of the Speaker, the Chairman of the Committee 

attached to this bill legislation providing for the continuity of Congress in the case of a disaster. I do not think it is right or advisable 

to add a major authorization to this bill that will change the law 

with respect to who will succeed members of Congress in case there 

is a catastrophe and many members are killed. It became clear 

during our deliberations that the Committee was not at that time 

in a position to make a fully informed judgment about the bill’s 

content. 

While I disagree with the attached legislation itself, I also take 

issue with the process by which this bill was attached. House rules 

prohibit the inclusion of ‘‘authorizing language’’ on appropriations 

bills. Yet, for the second time this year, significant authorizing language has been included on a spending measure. Earlier this year, 

the REAL ID bill was attached to the emergency spending bill for 

the war in Iraq. In both instances, the rationale for breaking the 

rule was—‘‘This is important and must be done.’’ 

Whatever the reasoning, it could appear that the rules of the 

House are being selectively applied. For example, authorizing committee chairmen regularly are allowed to strip ‘‘authorizing language’’ from spending bills because it violates the rule against authorizing on appropriations bills. The continuity legislation added 

to this spending bill will be protected from such an action. In addition, some members have been blocked from addressing important 

problems on appropriations bills because, we are told, the solutions 

would violate this rule. Yet, the rule is being ignored in the case 

of the continuity language. 

Fairness and equal treatment demand that House rules apply to 

all Members and to both the Majority and the Minority. While expediency is a temptation, selective enforcement of the rules can 

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nipulate the rules when doing so serves their purposes. That is not 

an impression any House majority should seek to create.

DAVID R. OBEY.

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