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Calendar No. 138

109TH CONGRESS REPORT " SENATE ! 1st Session 109–89

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2006

JUNE 24, 2005.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. ALLARD, from the Committee on Appropriations,

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany H.R. 2985]

The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the bill 

(H.R. 2985) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes, 

reports the same to the Senate with amendments and recommends 

that the bill as amended do pass.

Amount of new budget (obligational) authority 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate .................... $3,833,765,000

Amount of 2005 appropriations ............................... 3,605,054,000

Amount of 2006 budget estimate ............................ 4,028,177,000

Amount of House allowance 1 .................................. 2,864,418,000

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to—

2005 appropriations .......................................... ∂228,711,000

2006 budget estimate ........................................ ¥194,412,000

House allowance 1 .............................................. ∂969,347,000 1 Excludes Senate items. 
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C O N T E N T S 

Page 

General Statement and Summary .......................................................................... 3

Government Performance and Results Act ............................................................ 3

Title I—Legislative Branch Appropriations: 

Senate ................................................................................................................ 5

House of Representatives ................................................................................. 22

Joint Items ........................................................................................................ 23

Office of Compliance ......................................................................................... 25

Congressional Budget Office ............................................................................ 25

Architect of the Capitol .................................................................................... 26

Library of Congress .......................................................................................... 34

Government Printing Office ............................................................................. 40

Government Accountability Office .................................................................. 41

Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund .................................................. 41

Center for Public Service Training and Development ................................... 42

Title II—General Provisions ................................................................................... 43

Title III—Continuity of Representation ................................................................. 44

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 45

Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 45

Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 46
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GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY 

The Committee recommends new budget (obligational) authority of $3,833,765,000 for the legislative branch, for fiscal year 2006. 

This total is $194,412,000 below the budget request and 

$228,711,000 above the fiscal year 2005 level. The bill includes $264,600,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police; $427,212,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain, improve, 

and construct buildings and facilities of the Congress; $484,383,000 

for the Government Accountability Office; $579,562,000 for the Library of Congress; $126,927,000 for the Government Printing Office; and $785,549,000 for operations of the Senate. 

The Committee expects all agencies to notify the Committee of 

any significant departures from budget plans presented to the 

Committee in any agency’s budget justifications. In particular, 

agencies funded through this bill are required to notify the Committee prior to each reprogramming of funds in excess of the lesser 

of 10 percent or $500,000 between programs, projects or activities, 

or in excess of $500,000 between object classifications (except for 

shifts within the pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as 

further specified in each agency’s respective section). This includes 

cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $500,000 

from or to a particular program, activity, or object classification as 

well as reprogramming of FTE’s or funds to create new organizational entities within the Agency or to restructure entities which 

already exist. The Committee desires to be notified of reprogramming actions which involve less than the above-mentioned amounts 

if such actions would have the effect of changing an agency’s funding requirements in future years or if programs or projects specifically cited in the Committee’s reports are affected. 

The Committee also expects all agencies to submit operating 

plans for the Committee’s approval within 30 days of the bill’s enactment. 

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS ACT 

The Committee supports the applicability of many Government 

Performance and Results Act [GPRA] principles to the Legislative 

Branch. GPRA encourages greater efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in Federal spending, and requires agencies to set goals 

and use performance measures for management and budgeting. 

While most Legislative Branch agencies have developed strategic 

plans, several agencies have not effectively dealt with major management problems and lack reliable data to verify and validate performance. While Legislative Branch agencies are not required to 

comply with GPRA, the Committee believes the spirit and intent of 

the Results Act should be applied to these agencies. The Committee 

intends to monitor agencies’ progress in developing and implementing meaningful performance measures, describing how such 
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measures will be verified and validated, linking performance measures to day-to-day activities, and coordinating across ‘‘sister’’ agencies. The Committee directs all legislative branch agencies to submit their plans for achieving this goal within 90 days of enactment 

of this Act.
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TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

SENATE 

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $195,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 195,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 195,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $195,000 for the 

expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the President pro tempore emeritus of the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and minority 

whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and minority policy committees. The recommended allowances are as follows: 

For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the Committee 

recommends an amount of $20,000. 

For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the 

Committee recommends an amount of $40,000. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders, 

the Committee recommends $40,000 for each leader, for a total of 

$80,000. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority whips, 

the Committee recommends $10,000 for each whip, for a total of 

$20,000. 

For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore emeritus, $15,000. 

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

minority conference committees, the Committee recommends 

$5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000. 

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $5,000 for 

each chairman, for a total of $10,000. 

Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made upon 

certification from the individuals for whom the allowances are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of the Secretary of the Senate. 

REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

LEADERS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 30,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for representation allowances for the majority and minority leaders. 
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This allowance was established in the Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1985 (Public Law 99–88). The funds were 

authorized to be used by the majority and minority leaders solely 

for the discharge of their appropriate responsibilities in connection 

with official visits to the United States by members of foreign legislative bodies and representatives of foreign governments and intergovernmental agencies. The recommended amount is to be divided 

equally between the two leaders. 

Expenditures from this allowance are made upon certification of 

the leaders and are reported in the semiannual report of the Secretary of the Senate. 

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $134,840,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 148,163,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 147,120,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $147,120,000 for 

the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the salaries 

of officers and employees of the Senate. 

It should be noted that except for a handful of positions in the 

Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms that are required by statute, specific staffing levels are not stipulated either 

by the budget request or by the Committee’s recommendation. 

Rather, lump-sum allowances are provided to fund staffing levels 

each office finds necessary and appropriate for the performance of 

its duties. Estimated staffing levels for offices funded under this 

appropriation for fiscal year 2006 are 1,412 positions.

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2005 and 2006] 

2006

Request 2005

Office of the Vice President ................................................................................................... 45 45

Office of the President Pro Tempore ...................................................................................... 11 11

Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus ....................................................................... 1 1

Offices of the majority and minority leaders ......................................................................... 43 43

Offices of the majority and minority whips ........................................................................... 30 30

Conference committees ........................................................................................................... 48 48

Offices of the the secretaries of the conference of the majority and the conference of the 

minority ............................................................................................................................... 12 12

Policy Committees ................................................................................................................... 55 55

Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................................................ 4 4

Office of the Secretary ............................................................................................................ 252 252

Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper .................................................................... 893 875

Offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority ....................................................... 18 18

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 1,412 1,394

Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the Committee. 

The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various offices 

of the Senate as displayed under the headings for the offices that 

follow. 
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,108,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 2,181,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,181,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,181,000 to 

fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties as the President of the Senate. 

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $561,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 582,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 582,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $582,000 for the 

Office of the President pro tempore. 

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $163,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 290,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 290,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $290,000 for the 

Office of the President pro tempore emeritus. 

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $3,808,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 4,340,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,340,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,340,000 for 

the offices of the majority and minority leaders. 

The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public Law 91–145, effective November 1, 1969. The amount recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,170,000 for each office. 

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,556,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 2,644,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,644,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,644,000 for 

the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be equally 

divided, providing $1,322,000 for each office. 

The authority for the administrative and clerical staff funded by 

this appropriation was created by Public Law 84–242, effective July 

1, 1955. 
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COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $13,301,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 13,758,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 13,758,000

For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on Appropriations, 

the Committee recommends an appropriation of $13,758,000. 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,826,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 2,940,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,940,000

For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,940,000. The appropriation provides $1,470,000 in 

salaries for the staff of each conference committee. 

The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to or 

from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the account for conference committee expenses within the ‘‘Miscellaneous 

items’’ appropriation. 

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY

AND THE CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $702,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 728,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 728,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $728,000 for the 

majority and minority conference secretaries. 

These offices were created by section 6 of Senate Resolution 17, 

agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in each office were 

first funded in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public 

Law 95–26). 

Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public 

Law 96–38), abolished the specific positions and established a 

lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff, effective October 

1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be divided equally between 

the majority secretary and the minority secretary. 

POLICY COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,946,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 3,048,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,048,000

For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the 

majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,048,000, or $1,524,000 for each 

committee. 

The chairman of each policy Committee may transfer to or from 

amounts provided for salaries of each policy Committee to the account for policy Committee expenses within the ‘‘Miscellaneous 

items’’ appropriation. 
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OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $341,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 354,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 354,000

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an 

appropriation of $354,000. The amount recommended would provide the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff 

to assist the Chaplain with his pastoral duties. The Fiscal Year 

1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law 100–202, 

established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at Executive Level IV, 

currently $140,300. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $19,586,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 20,866,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 20,866,000

The Committee recommends $20,866,000 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2006 staffing levels are estimated 

at 252 positions. 

This appropriation provides funds for four statutory positions 

(Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of the Senate) and 

lump-sum allowances for the employment and adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97–51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 

61a–11). 

The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2006 have 

been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under executive offices include: the Executive Office of the Secretary of the 

Senate, Page school, Senate Security, Information Systems, and 

Web Technology. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under administrative services include: conservation and preservation, curator, disbursing office, gift shop, historical office, human resources, interparliamentary services, library, 

printing and document services, public records, chief counsel for 

employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets 

grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and legal 

services include: the bill clerk, daily digest, enrolling clerk, journal 

clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, captioning 

services, executive clerk, LIS project office, and Parliamentarian.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2005 and 2006] 

2006 request 2005

Executive offices ..................................................................................................................... 32 35

Administrative services ........................................................................................................... 171 167

Legislative and legal services ................................................................................................ 49 50

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 252 252
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $50,635,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 57,743,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 56,700,000

This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy Sergeant 

at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the Office of 

the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as authorized 

by Public Law 97–51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61f–7). The Committee recommends a total of $56,700,000 for fiscal year 2006. This is an increase of $6,065,000 over the fiscal year 2005 

level, and a decrease of $1,043,000 below the request reflecting current payroll projections. 

The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects five major divisions: 

Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology Development 

Services Division, IT Support Services Division and Staff Offices division. The Capitol Division consists of the Executive Office of the 

Sergeant at Arms, the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, the U.S. Capitol Police Liaison, the Senate Post Office and 

Recording Studio. These offices provide the executive management 

and leadership of the Sergeant at Arms for day to day operations; 

for security of the Senate side of the Capitol complex; for liaison 

with the United States Capitol Police; and mailing and recording 

studio services. The Operations Division provides printing and photographic services; furnishes and maintains the Senate side of the 

Capitol Building; and offers office support services such as desktop 

computer acquisition, State office liaison, and customer support. 

The Technology Development Services Division supports enterprise 

information technology systems, applications development, Internet/intranet services, information security, and network engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop computer 

support; correspondence management system acquisition, maintenance and support; telecommunications equipment and services; 

general office equipment; and new technology assessment. The 

Staff Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human Resources, The Joint Office of Education and Training, and Process 

Management and Innovation. 

The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are 

shown in the following table.

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT 

SCHEDULE 

Item 2005 level Committee recommendation 

Capitol Division ....................................................................................................................... $12,816,000 $14,530,000

Positions ......................................................................................................................... 271 273

Central Operations Division .................................................................................................... $14,901,000 $16,592,000

Positions ......................................................................................................................... 294 302

Technology Development Services Division ............................................................................ $10,470,000 $11,787,000

Positions ......................................................................................................................... 127 134

IT Support Services Division ................................................................................................... $5,198,000 $5,714,000

Positions ......................................................................................................................... 89 89
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT 

SCHEDULE—Continued

Item 2005 level Committee recommendation 

Staff Offices Division .............................................................................................................. $7,250,000 $8,077,000

Positions ......................................................................................................................... 94 95

Totals ......................................................................................................................... $50,635,000 $56,700,000

Positions .................................................................................................................... 875 893

The Committee expects to be notified in writing in a timely manner of any changes to the staffing levels or distribution of staff. 

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $1,528,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 1,584,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,584,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,584,000 for 

the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $792,000 for each office. 

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $33,779,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 37,105,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 37,105,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $37,105,000 for 

agency contributions for employees paid under the appropriation, 

‘‘Salaries, officers and employees,’’ and employees paid under the 

appropriation ‘‘Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on 

International Narcotics Control,’’ employees paid under the appropriation ‘‘Joint Economic Committee, and employees paid by the 

Senate Hair Care Services Revolving Fund.’’

Agency contributions include the Senate’s contributions as an 

employer to the civil service retirement system, the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, the thrift savings plan, Federal employee group life insurance, Federal employee health insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to make these 

payments, and the total required is dependent upon the number of 

Senate employees, their compensation levels, the benefit programs 

in which they are enrolled, and the extent of the benefits elected. 

OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $5,152,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 5,437,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,437,000

For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,437,000. The amount 

provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions 

of the office.
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OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $1,265,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 1,306,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,306,000

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to 

section 701 of Public Law 95–521. The Committee recommends an 

appropriation of $1,306,000 for the Office. The amount provided 

pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of the Office. 

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE, AND SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $24,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 24,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 24,000

Section 119 of Public Law 97–51 authorized an expense allowance for the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms and 

Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority, and the 

Secretary for the Minority. Since fiscal year 1983, the amount has 

been provided through a direct appropriation. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $24,000, providing an allowance of 

$6,000 for each office. 

CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE

INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $110,000,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 119,637,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 119,637,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $119,637,000 for 

inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing, special, and select committees. 

This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations incurred 

by committees under the authorization provided in Committee 

funding resolutions. 

U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $520,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 520,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 520,000

The Committee recommends $520,000 for the expenses of the 

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Established in 1985 by The Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Public 

Law 99–93), the Caucus was created to monitor and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties and monitor and 

encourage U.S. Government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse. The Caucus is 

composed of seven Senators and five members from the public sec-
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tor with a chairman from the majority party and a co-chairman 

from the minority party. 

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $1,700,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 1,900,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,980,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,980,000 for expenses of the Office of the Secretary. This is $280,000 above the 

enacted level. 

The Committee recommends $80,000 for a study of employment 

compensation, hiring, and benefits practices of U.S. Senators’ offices and general employment trends in the Senate. 

The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of funds 

under this appropriation, followed by a brief description of the line 

items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from 

the stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval of the Committee.

EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

ITEM 

AMOUNT AVAILABLE

FISCAL YEAR 2005

PUBLIC LAW 108– 447

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL YEAR 2006

DIFFERENCE 

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET: 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE ................................................................ $525,000 $550,000 $25,000

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ................................................... 1,135,000 1,290,000 155,000

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ......................................................... 40,000 60,000 20,000

TOTALS .............................................................................. 1,700,000 1,900,000 200,000

Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate include: 

Consultants.—Funding is provided for not to exceed two individual consultants as authorized by section 110 of Public Law 95–

94, August 5, 1977, which amends section 101 of Public Law 95–

26, May 4, 1977. Consultants employed under this authority shall 

not be paid in excess of the per diem equivalent of the highest 

gross rate of annual compensation which may be paid to employees 

of a standing committee of the Senate. 

Legal Reference Volumes and Dictionaries.—Funding is provided 

to furnish U.S. Senators with volumes of the U.S. Code Annotated 

or U.S. Code service, pocket parts and supplements, as authorized 

by Public Law 92–51, July 9, 1971. 

The Disbursing Office is responsible for providing the U.S. Code 

Annotated or the U.S. Code Service to Senators when they assume 

office and upon receipt of a written request of a Senator. In addition, dictionaries and dictionary stands are also furnished to Senators from funds provided in this account. 

Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and Miscellaneous 

Expenses.—Funding is provided for various contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Office of the 

Secretary. The Office of the Secretary of the Senate has contractual 

authority under Public Law 92–342, for the Federal Election Campaign Act and has utilized this authority to employ professional 

legal services in the past. In addition, the Office of the Secretary 
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has incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have 

been authorized by the Senate. Administrative services and miscellaneous expenses are housekeeping expenses of the Office of the 

Secretary. 

Travel and Registration Fees.—Funding is provided for travel expenses and registration fees incurred by the Secretary of the Senate and the employees of the Office of the Secretary. This line item 

excludes funding for travel expenses for the Federal Election Campaign Act under the Office of Public Records, which is provided 

separately under the authority of Public Law 93–342. 

The authority for the travel portion of this account was provided 

for by section 101 of Public Law 94–59, July 25, 1975. The current 

limitation for travel expenses was increased to $10,000 (Section 

102 of Public Law 97–12, June 5, 1981). Section 1 of Public Law 

98–367, July 17, 1984, removed the not-to-exceed limitation on 

travel expenses for the Secretary of the Senate, during any fiscal 

year. 

Orientation and Training.—Funding is provided for expenses incurred by the Secretary of the Senate to conduct orientation seminars or similar meetings for Senators, Senate officials, or members 

of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to exceed $25,000, 

under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 69a. 

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate 

is also authorized under these provisions to conduct seminars or 

similar meetings in the same manner and to the same extent as 

the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 

Newspapers.—Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and 

magazines for official purposes to the Marble Room, leadership offices, Republican and Democratic Cloakrooms, Senate officers, and 

certain other offices. 

Senate Service Awards.—Funding is provided for the issuance of 

service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate Resolution 21, 

September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21 authorizes the Secretary 

of the Senate, under the direction of the Committee on Rules and 

Administration and in accordance with regulations promulgated by 

the Committee, to procure such pins or emblems and award them 

to Members, officers, and employees of the Senate who are entitled. 

Postage.—This account also provides funding for postage for the 

Office of the Secretary of the Senate for special delivery, registered 

mail, and additional postage not covered under the frank. 

Education of Senate Pages.—Funding is provided for the education of Senate pages. Senate Resolution 184, July 29, 1983, authorized the Secretary of the Senate to enter into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement with the board of education of the District of Columbia, or to provide such educational services and items 

in such other manner as she may deem appropriate. Public Law 

98–125, October 13, 1983, amended Public Law 98–51, July 14, 

1983, striking out the heading and paragraph ‘‘Education of Pages’’ 

under the heading ‘‘Joint Items,’’ and redesignated the funds provided in Public Law 98–51 for the education of pages between the 

House of Representatives and the Senate. Each House is to provide 

for the education of its own pages. 
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Stationery.—Funding is provided for stationery supplies for the 

Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The funds provided have been 

allocated to the various departments of the Office of the Secretary. 

Senate Commission on Art.—Funding is provided for the Senate 

Commission on Art, authorized by Public Law 100–696, November 

18, 1988, to acquire any work of art, historical object, documents 

or material relating to historical matters, or exhibits for placement 

or exhibition within the Senate wing of the Capitol, any Senate office building, or in rooms, spaces, or corridors thereof, and to publish a Senate historical objects inventory and calendar of exhibits 

on display within the Senate wing of the Capitol and Senate office 

buildings. 

The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on 

Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution 

382, October 1, 1968, as amended by Senate Resolution 95, April 

1, 1977, and Senate Resolution 400, March 23, 1988. 

Representation Expenses.—Funding is provided (not to exceed 

$50,000) to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate and carry out 

responsibilities in connection with foreign parliamentary groups or 

other foreign officials visiting the United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. 

Office of Conservation and Preservation.—Funding is provided for 

the Office of Conservation and Preservation to develop and coordinate programs directly related to the conservation and protection 

of Senate records and materials for which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority. 

Book Preservation.—Funding is provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to use outside sources for the preservation and protection of the Senate book collection, including historically valuable documents under the care of the Secretary of the 

Senate. 

Office of Public Records.—Funding is provided for expenses of the 

Office of Public Records. This office has evolved through various 

pieces of legislation and various responsibilities authorized by the 

Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended, the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and the Lobbying Disclosure Act, as amended. Public Law 92–342, July 10, 1972, authorizes the Secretary of 

the Senate to procure technical support services, consultants, use 

of detailed employees and travel expenses in carrying out his duties under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The Office 

of Public Records is mentioned for the first time in Public Law 93–

145, November 1, 1973, which authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of a superintendent and 

other positions for the Office of Public Records. In addition, under 

the authority of Public Law 95–521, October 26, 1978 (Ethics in 

Government Act) reports filed under section 101 shall be available 

for public inspection and a copy of the report shall be provided to 

any person upon request. Any person requesting a copy of a report 

may be required to pay a reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction. Any moneys received by the Secretary shall be deposited 

into the Office of Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions such as registration of mass mailings. 
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Disbursing Office.—Funding is provided for expenses incurred in 

the operation of the disbursing office. Typical expenses for this office include online access charges for Department of Treasury systems, notary bonds, seals and supplies, necessary supplies in conjunction with the various machinery maintained in the office, 

which are not available in the stationery room, and necessary insurance policies required for the protection of the disbursing officer 

of the Senate for moneys assigned to his accountability. 

Office of Captioning Services.—Funding is provided for the closed 

captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for the hearing 

impaired. Closed captioning was first authorized under the authority of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. 

Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.—Funding is provided for 

the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. This office 

is a nonpartisan office formed in May 1993 at the direction of the 

joint leadership and is charged with providing legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas of employment law. 

SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $127,182,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 162,225,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 142,000,000

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $142,000,000 

for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, a reduction of $20,225,000 

below the request, to remain available until September 30, 2010. 

The increase of $14,818,000 above the enacted level is largely associated with the planned modernization of the Senate telecommunications system, as well as security initiatives. 

The following table compares the component categories within 

this account for fiscal year 2005 and 2006 Committee recommendation.

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT 

SCHEDULE 

Item 2005 level Committee recommendation 

Capitol Division ............................................................................................................... $5,820,000 $10,368,000

Central Operations Division ............................................................................................ 41,368,000 36,593,000

Technology Development Services Division .................................................................... 26,667,000 29,366,000

IT Support Services Division ........................................................................................... 50,145,000 61,213,000

Staff Offices Division ...................................................................................................... 3,182,000 4,460,000

Totals ................................................................................................................. 127,182,000 142,000,000

The Committee directs that the Sergeant at Arms provide to the 

Committee a spending plan prior to the beginning of fiscal year 

2006. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the 

level for each item in the spending plan will require the customary 

approval of the Committee.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $18,326,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 18,326,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 17,000,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $17,000,000 for 

miscellaneous items, a decrease of $1,326,000 below the budget estimate. 

Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the 

stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval of the Committee. 

The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds under 

this appropriation:

FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS—APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE 

ITEM 

AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FISCAL YEAR 

2005 PUBLIC LAW 108–447

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL YEAR 2006

DIFFERENCE 

Resolution and reorganization reserve ........................................ $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 ..............................

Unallocated .................................................................................. 5,935,600.00 4,292,000.00 ($1,643,600.00) 

Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items) ....................... 1,000,000.00 800,000.00 (200,000.00) 

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursement (worker’s compensation) ................................................................................ 906,900.00 923,500.00 16,600.00

Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 108–447, dated 

Dec. 8, 2004). ......................................................................... 500,000.00 500,000.00 ..............................

John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 

1992, S. Res. 238, dated July 1, 1994, S. Res. 180 dated 

Sept. 30, 1999, S. Res. 428, dated Sept. 23, 2004) (expires 

Sept. 30, 2009) ....................................................................... 85,000.00 85,000.00 ..............................

Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 7, 

1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000) .... 30,000.00 30,000.00 ..............................

Foreign travel—Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated 

May 25, 1977) ......................................................................... 125,000.00 125,000.00 ..............................

Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96–499, 

dated Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation) ............. 1,750,000.00 1,750,000.00 ..............................

Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97–51, 

dated Jan. 3, 1983, 101–250, dated Nov. 5, 1990, and 

107–68, dated Nov. 12, 2001) ............................................... 300,000.00 300,000.00 ..............................

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 

104–53, dated Nov. 19, 1995) ............................................... 150,000.00 150,000.00 ..............................

Postage ........................................................................................ 6,000.00 1 6,000.00 ..............................

Stationery ..................................................................................... 16,500.00 2 16,500.00 ..............................

Consultants—including agency contributions (2 USC 61h–6 as 

amended) ................................................................................. 3,000,000.00 3,500,000.00 500,000.00

National Security Working Group (S. Res. 480, November 21, 

2004) (expires Dec. 31, 2006) ................................................ 700,000.00 700,000.00 ..............................

Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105–275, dated Oct. 

21, 1998) ................................................................................. 950,000.00 950,000.00 ..............................

Office of the Chaplain (Public Law 108–199, dated Jan. 23, 

2004) ....................................................................................... 50,000.00 50,000.00 ..............................

Senate Child Care Center: 

Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 

102–90, dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103–50, dated July 

2, 1993 ........................................................................... 300,000.00 300,000.00 ..............................
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FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS—APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE—Continued

ITEM 

AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FISCAL YEAR 

2005 PUBLIC LAW 108–447

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL YEAR 2006

DIFFERENCE 

Training classes, conferences, & travel expenses as authorized by Public Law 104–197, dated Sept. 16,

1996 ............................................................................... 21,000.00 22,000.00 1,000.00

Total ........................................................................... 18,326,000.00 17,000,000.00 (1,326,000.00) 

1 Postage Apportionment (Fiscal Year 2006): President of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. $2,700

Secretary for the Majority .............................................................................................................................. 1,100

Secretary for the Minority .............................................................................................................................. 1,100

Chaplain .................................................................................................................................................... 1,100

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 6,000 2 Stationery Apportionment (Fiscal year 2006): President of the Senate ................................................................................................................................. $8,000

Conference of the Majority ............................................................................................................................. 300 Conference of the Minority ............................................................................................................................. 300 Chaplain .................................................................................................................................................... 700 Senate Chamber .......................................................................................................................................... 7,200

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 16,500

Resolution and Reorganization Reserve.—This line item is used to 

cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws that authorize 

expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate that do not 

have specific appropriations for such purpose. 

Reserve for Contingencies.—This line item includes payment for 

gratuities for family members of deceased Senate employees; damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual, legal, 

and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses, and is 

controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

Employees’ Compensation Fund Reimbursements (Worker’s Compensation).—Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of 

Labor for total benefits and other payments made on behalf of Senate employees from the employees’ compensation fund. 

Reception of Foreign Dignitaries.—The Committee on Foreign Re- lations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each fiscal 

year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate 

Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as amended. 

John Heinz Fellowship Program.—This fellowship program was 

first authorized by S. Res. 356 and extended by S. Res. 238, and 

S. Res. 180. It is authorized through September 30, 2009 and provides for up to 2 fellows each calendar year. The appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate. 

Foreign Travel—Members and Employees.—Senate Resolution 

179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the contingent fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion of transportation 

costs and travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of 

the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel. 

Federal Employees’ Compensation Account (Unemployment Compensation).—This line item provides for expenses incurred for the 

Senate to reimburse the Federal employees’ compensation account, 

pursuant to Public Law 96–499, approved December 5, 1980, for 

unemployment compensation payments made to Senate employees. 

Conferences for the Majority and Minority.—The amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and minority 

conference committees. 
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Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.—The amount 

recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and minority policy committees. 

Postage.—Provides for postage allowances for the President of 

the Senate, Secretary of the Majority, Secretary of the Minority, 

and Senate Chaplain. 

Stationery.—Provides funds for stationery and office supplies for 

the President of the Senate, conference committees of the Senate, 

Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber. 

Consultants—Including Agency Contributions.—Provides authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the majority 

and minority leaders, president pro tempore, president pro tempore 

emeritus, and the legislative counsel. The following summarizes 

the current authority and limitations: 

Majority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the daily rate 

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the 

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Minority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the daily rate 

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the 

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore approval): 

Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum 

standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed 

at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

President Pro Tempore: Two consultants at not to exceed the 

daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants 

may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed 

the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

President Pro Tempore Emeritus: One consultant at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not 

to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Senate National Security Working Group.—Provides funding for 

the Senate National Security Working Group, under the authority 

of Senate Resolution 75, agreed to March 25, 1999. The Senate National Security Working Group was formerly the Senate Arms Control Observer Group. 

Committee on Appropriations.—Pursuant to Public Law 105–275 

provides funding for administrative expenses for the Committee on 

Appropriations. 

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center—Agency Contributions.—

Provides for the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized 

by Public Law 102–90, approved August 14, 1991, and Public Law 

103–50, approved July 2, 1993, for employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center. The Senate Employees’ Child Care Center is intended primarily for the children of members and employees of the Senate. 

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center—Training Classes and Conference Costs.—Provides for the reimbursement of any individual 

employed by the Senate Employees’ Child Care Center for the cost 

of training classes and conferences in connection with the provision 
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of child care services and for travel, transportation, and subsistence 

expenses incurred in connection with the training classes and conferences, as authorized by Public Law 104–197, approved September 16, 1996. 

Student Loan Repayment Program.—Provides for the repayment 

of student loans at a maximum of $500 per month, for eligible employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance recruitment and retention of Senate staff. 

SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $320,660,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 364,985,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2006 of $350,000,000 for the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office 

Expense Account. 

This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators’ staffs as 

well as the office expense allowance for Senators’ offices. The Senators’ official personnel and office expense allowance [SOPOEA] is 

comprised of three components. Two of these are for salaries of personnel in Senators’ offices. 

The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based 

on the population of States, beginning with States with a population of fewer than 5 million people to States with a population 

of 28 million or more. The table illustrates the allowances per population category and the States which fall into those categories. 

The estimate for fiscal year 2006 totals $207,529,496. 

The second component of the salaries allowance is for legislative 

assistance to Senators, as authorized by Public Law 95–94. This allowance provides funding for three positions in each Senator’s office 

at an annual rate of $157,559 for a total of $472,677 per office, or 

$47,267,700 for all 100 Senators. 

The third component of the SOPOEA is for office expenses and 

totals $20,128,942. Each Senator’s office is allocated an amount for 

office expenses, as displayed in the following table. In addition, an 

amount of $200,000 is provided to cover additional expenses that 

may be incurred in the event of the death or resignation of a Senator, and to provide for transitional expenses during election years 

subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration with respect to official mail. 

It should be noted that the amounts provided for the various 

components of the SOPOEA are interchangeable. Amounts provided for salaries may be used for expenses, and vice versa, subject 

to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration 

with respect to official mail. It should also be noted that the figures 

in the following table are preliminary, and that official notification 

of member budgets is issued by the Financial Clerk of the Senate 

after final passage of this bill. 

The following table illustrates the several components of the 

SOPOEA.
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SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE—FISCAL YEAR 2006

State 

Admin. &

Cler. Assist

Allowance

10/1/2005

Legislative

Assist

Allowance

10/1/2005

O.O.E.A

Allowance

10/1/2005

Total

Allowance

10/1/2005

Alabama ...................................................... $1,926,936 $472,677 $184,735 $2,584,348

Alaska ......................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 253,317 2,652,930

Arizona ........................................................ 1,989,000 472,677 204,115 2,665,792

Arkansas ..................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 169,951 2,569,564

California .................................................... 3,170,602 472,677 468,102 4,111,381

Colorado ...................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 191,811 2,591,424

Connecticut ................................................. 1,926,936 472,677 161,063 2,560,676

Delaware ..................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 128,580 2,528,193

Florida ......................................................... 2,733,805 472,677 312,749 3,519,231

Georgia ........................................................ 2,175,203 472,677 219,805 2,867,685

Hawaii ......................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 280,432 2,680,045

Idaho ........................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 165,569 2,565,182

Illinois ......................................................... 2,423,469 472,677 266,601 3,162,747

Indiana ........................................................ 2,051,068 472,677 196,265 2,720,010

Iowa ............................................................ 1,926,936 472,677 171,230 2,570,843

Kansas ........................................................ 1,926,936 472,677 169,383 2,568,996

Kentucky ...................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 178,622 2,578,235

Louisiana .................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 186,973 2,586,586

Maine .......................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 149,007 2,548,620

Maryland ..................................................... 1,989,000 472,677 172,317 2,633,994

Massachusetts ............................................ 2,051,068 472,677 195,887 2,719,632

Michigan ..................................................... 2,299,337 472,677 235,669 3,007,683

Minnesota ................................................... 1,989,000 472,677 189,416 2,651,093

Mississippi .................................................. 1,926,936 472,677 170,107 2,569,720

Missouri ...................................................... 1,989,000 472,677 198,196 2,659,873

Montana ...................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 162,836 2,562,449

Nebraska ..................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 161,386 2,560,999

Nevada ........................................................ 1,926,936 472,677 175,667 2,575,280

New Hampshire ........................................... 1,926,936 472,677 143,686 2,543,299

New Jersey .................................................. 2,175,203 472,677 206,340 2,854,220

New Mexico ................................................. 1,926,936 472,677 167,620 2,567,233

New York ..................................................... 2,813,220 472,677 321,468 3,607,365

North Carolina ............................................ 2,175,203 472,677 218,610 2,866,490

North Dakota ............................................... 1,926,936 472,677 150,610 2,550,223

Ohio ............................................................. 2,361,404 472,677 256,425 3,090,506

Oklahoma .................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 181,833 2,581,446

Oregon ......................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 190,942 2,590,555

Pennsylvania ............................................... 2,423,469 472,677 263,491 3,159,637

Rhode Island ............................................... 1,926,936 472,677 139,216 2,538,829

South Carolina ............................................ 1,926,936 472,677 175,132 2,574,745

South Dakota .............................................. 1,926,936 472,677 152,477 2,552,090

Tennessee ................................................... 1,989,000 472,677 195,417 2,657,094

Texas ........................................................... 2,932,350 472,677 365,096 3,770,123

Utah ............................................................ 1,926,936 472,677 171,078 2,570,691

Vermont ....................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 137,117 2,536,730

Virginia ....................................................... 2,113,135 472,677 196,735 2,782,547

Washington ................................................. 2,051,068 472,677 215,952 2,739,697

West Virginia .............................................. 1,926,936 472,677 148,988 2,548,601

Wisconsin .................................................... 1,989,000 472,677 192,702 2,654,379

Wyoming ...................................................... 1,926,936 472,677 153,745 2,553,358

TOTAL ............................................. 103,764,748 23,633,850 10,064,471 137,463,069

× 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

GRAND TOTAL ................................ 207,529,496 47,267,700 20,128,942 274,926,138

According to the most recent employment data compiled by the 

Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2005, there were 4,228 individuals employed in Senators’ offices throughout the United States 

and covered by this appropriation. 

In addition to providing funds for compensation of employees 

within Senators’ offices, this appropriation also provides for agency 
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contributions for those employees; that is, the Senate’s share, as an 

employer, of the various employee benefit programs for which Senate employees are eligible. These payments are mandatory, and 

fluctuate according to the programs in which employees are enrolled, the level of compensation, and the degree of participation. 

Budget requests for this account prepared by the Financial Clerk 

must be based on both experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2006 request for this account anticipates $83,553,000 in 

agency contribution costs. 

The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is 

less than would be required to cover all obligations that could be 

incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators. The 

Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser 

amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do 

not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their respective allowances. Evidence of this can be found in the semiannual report 

of the Secretary of the Senate. 

SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $300,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 300,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 300,000

For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $300,000, which is the same as the 

budget request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL ALLOWANCE. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance for administrative and 

clerical assistance. 

SEC. 2. CONSULTANTS. This provision increases by one each, the 

number of consultants authorized for the majority and minority 

leaders for fiscal year 2006. 

SEC. 3. UNITED STATES SENATE COLLECTION. This provision extends for 1 year the availability of funds for the Senate art collection. 

SEC. 4. SENATE COMMISSION ON ART. This provision enables the 

U.S. Senate Commission on Art to use the Senate Preservation 

Fund (up to $10,000 per year) for payments for receptions, meals 

and food related expenses. 

SEC. 5. ABSENCES. This section eliminates a provision of 2 U.S.C. 

39, relative to member absences from the Senate, which has no 

practical application in today’s Senate and was last acted upon in 

1865. 

SEC. 6. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN CONSULTANT REQUIREMENT. 

This provision amends section 10(a)(5) of the Legislative Branch 

Appropriations Act, 1999. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

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

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,092,407,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,092,407,000
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In keeping with the longstanding tradition of comity between the 

Houses on matters pertaining solely to one House, the Committee 

concurs with the House allowance of $1,092,407,000 for the House 

of Representatives.

JOINT ITEMS 

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $4,139,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 4,276,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 4,276,000

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,276,000 for 

the Joint Economic Committee. This is an increase of $137,000 over 

the enacted level owing to anticipated cost-of-living increases. The 

JEC performs research and economic analysis, and monitors and 

analyzes current economic, financial, and employment condition. 

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $8,366,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 8,781,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 8,781,000

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

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

salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. This is 

an increase of $415,000 over the enacted level primarily to accommodate cost-of-living increases. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,508,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 2,545,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 2,545,000

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,545,000 for 

the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928. 

CAPITOL GUIDE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $3,844,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 4,098,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 4,268,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,098,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,098,000 for 

the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office, the same as the 

amended budget request. This provides for 72 full-time equivalent 

employees. 

STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 30,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 30,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 30,000
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The Committee recommends $30,000 for the preparation of detailed statements of appropriations as required by law. This account is used as payment for the preparation of the volumes, 

‘‘Statements on Appropriations,’’ for the first session of the 109th 

Congress. These volumes show annual appropriations made, indefinite appropriations, and contracts authorized, along with a chronological history of regular appropriations bills. The volumes are compiled jointly by the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations pursuant to a directive in the Legislative Appropriations Act 

of June 7, 1924. 

CAPITOL POLICE

Recommended

Salaries ................................................................................................... $222,600,000

Expenses ................................................................................................. 42,000,000

Total, Capitol Police .................................................................... 264,600,000

The Committee recommends $264,600,000 for the U.S. Capitol 

Police. This is an increase of $23,131,000 over fiscal year 2005 and 

a decrease of $25,539,000 below the request, reflecting more accurate projections of requirements. 

SALARIES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $201,812,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 230,191,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 210,350,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 222,600,000

The Committee recommendation totals $222,600,000 for salaries, 

an increase of $20,788,000 over the enacted level and a decrease 

of $7,591,000 below the request. This level will support the current 

staffing level of 1,592 officers and 411 civilian staff, and will accommodate the anticipated cost of living adjustment and estimated 

overtime requirements. In addition, the amount recommended 

would enable the USCP to begin hiring officers for the Capitol Visitor Center (estimated at 14 FTE for fiscal year 2006). 

The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime 

costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous duty 

pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay adjustments 

granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in the Washington, DC, area. 

GENERAL EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. 1 $39,657,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 59,948,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 29,345,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 42,000,000

1 Includes $11,000,000 in supplemental funds provided in Public Law 109–13.

The Committee recommends $42,000,000 for general expenses of 

the Capitol Police, an increase of $2,343,000 over fiscal year 2005. 

The Committee has included funds for all critical expense items. 

Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and 

dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items. 
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Necessary expenses are included to continue the mounted horse 

unit. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1001. TRANSFER AUTHORITY. The Committee has included a 

routine provision which allows for funds to be transferred between 

the ‘‘Salaries’’ and ‘‘General expenses’’ accounts. 

SEC. 1002. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SECURITY. This provision continues current authority of the USCP to fill Library of Congress police vacancies with Capitol Police Officers. The Committee commends USCP for its efforts in improving the security of the LOC 

and working diligently to implement the memorandum of understanding [MOU] governing the detail of USCP officers to the LOC. 

The Committee expects the USCP to fill LOC police vacancies in 

fiscal year 2006. 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $2,402,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 3,112,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 3,112,000

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,112,000 for 

the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, an increase 

of $710,000 over fiscal year 2005. The Committee notes that 

$470,000 is required to complete the 109th Congress biennial 

health and safety inspection. 

The Committee has not recommended a representation allowance 

for the Executive Director. 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $34,640,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 35,853,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 35,450,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 35,853,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $35,853,000 for 

the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended represents an increase of $1,213,000 over the enacted level to cover 

anticipated pay and price level increases for the current staffing 

level of 235 FTE. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1100. WAIVER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS. The Committee recommends an amendment to Section 5584 of title 5, United States 

Code, to include the Congressional Budget Office. Section 5584 of 

title 5 authorizes agencies to waive overpayment of pay and travel 

expenses, and establishes limits and standards for such waivers. 

When originally enacted in 1968, section 5584 applied only to Executive branch agencies. In 1974, it was amended to include the Gov-
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ernment Printing Office, the Library of Congress, the Architect of 

the Capitol, and the Botanic Garden. 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

The Committee has recommended a funding level of 

$427,212,000 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol, including temporary and construction management division staff. 

The amount recommended is $79,268,000 below the request. 

The following table shows the request and the Committee recommendation:

Appropriation 2005

appropriation 1

Fiscal year 2006 

request 

2006

recommendation 

General Administration ........................................................................ $79,704,000 $76,982,000 $76,522,000

Capitol Building ................................................................................... 28,626,000 27,105,000 25,380,000

Capitol Grounds ................................................................................... 15,118,000 7,801,000 7,061,000

Senate Office Buildings ....................................................................... 61,586,000 65,564,000 67,004,000

House Office Buildings ........................................................................ 64,830,000 68,698,000 59,616,000

Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................. 56,379,000 59,255,000 58,817,000

Library Buildings and Grounds ............................................................ 39,776,000 83,318,000 70,948,000

Capitol Visitor Center .......................................................................... .......................... 72,185,000 44,200,000

Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds ................................................ 9,906,000 34,959,000 10,031,000

Botanic Garden .................................................................................... 6,275,000 10,613,000 7,633,000

Total 2 ..................................................................................... 362,200,000 506,480,000 427,212,000

1 Including rescission and supplemental appropriations. 

2 Excludes House Office Buildings. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $79,704,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 76,982,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 77,002,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 76,522,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $76,522,000 for 

general administration. This will accommodate an FTE level of 

362. 

The General Administration appropriation provides funding for 

salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers, administrative and support staff, including engineering and architecture employees. This account also provides for administrative items such 

as agency-wide contractual services; surveys and studies; information technology; and safety engineering operations. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING BUDGET

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

Rent, Communications, Utilities, Travel & Printing ....................................................... 6,047,000 6,047,000

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

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

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 76,522,000 76,522,000
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION—Continued

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

Load Bank (1,000kw, 480–208V) ................................................................................... 40,000 ............................

Load Bank Connections (Various Buildings) .................................................................. 70,000 ............................

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 460,000 ............................

Total, General Administration ........................................................................... 76,982,000 76,522,000

The Committee has not recommended funds for two projects that 

will be funded through a fiscal year 2005 reprogramming. 

The Committee is concerned about the underexecution of payroll 

dollars and associated full-time equivalent positions and expects 

better management of payroll and FTEs. 

CAPITOL BUILDING

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $28,626,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 27,105,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 22,097,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 25,380,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $25,380,000 for 

necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the 

Capitol. Of this, $10,055,000 is available until September 30, 2010. 

This funding will support 178 FTE. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

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 3,101,000

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

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

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

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

Replacement of Minton Tile ............................................................................................ 625,000 225,000

Computer, Telecom, & Electrical Support ...................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Restoration of East Front Bronze Doors ......................................................................... 720,000 270,000

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

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

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 1,755,000

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 12,575,000 10,850,000

Total, Capitol Building ...................................................................................... 27,105,000 25,380,000
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The Committee expects the Capitol Visitor Center, once operational, will be treated as an extension of the Capitol Building, and 

the Superintendent of the Capitol Building will be given the necessary resources for the care and maintenance of the facility.

CAPITOL GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. 1 $15,118,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 7,801,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 7,723,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,061,000

1 Includes $8,200,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 109–13.)

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,061,000 for 

Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings, and 

the Capitol Power Plant. The Committee expects AOC to employ an 

adequate number of grounds staff (71 FTE) to ensure appropriate 

care and maintenance of the Capitol Grounds. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

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 1,131,000

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

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

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

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

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

CVC Land Restoration ..................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000

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

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 955,000 215,000

Total, Capitol Grounds ...................................................................................... 7,801,000 7,061,000

The Committee has not recommended funding for east front 

plantings as this is a Capitol Visitor Center project.

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $61,586,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 65,564,000

House allowance .................................................................................... Not considered 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 67,004,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $67,004,000 and 

562 FTE for maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which 

$15,745,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2010. 

The following table displays the budget detail.
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SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $32,612,000 $32,612,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities, and Travel ................................................................. 8,701,000 8,701,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 3,554,000 3,554,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 2,812,000 2,757,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 1,653,000 1,648,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 49,334,000 49,274,000

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

Refinish Historic Woodwork ............................................................................................ 285,000 285,000

Seal Fire Wall Penetrations, HSOB & DSOB ................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Replace Carpet, HSOB .................................................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Point, Caulk, and Clean, RSOB ...................................................................................... 200,000 200,000

Legislative Call System Upgrade, Phase I ..................................................................... 400,000 400,000

Electrical and Data Wire Management .......................................................................... 40,000 40,000

Rotunda Electrical and Data Wire Management ............................................................ 75,000 75,000

Network Transformer Replacement ................................................................................. 90,000 90,000

Fire Alarm Replacement SCCC & SWPR ......................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Tunnel Fire Protection Upgrades .................................................................................... 250,000 250,000

Color Coded Egress ......................................................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Egress Improvements ...................................................................................................... 500,000 500,000

Smoke Management System Installation ....................................................................... 150,000 150,000

Minor Construction .......................................................................................................... 3,000,000 4,000,000

Emergency Lighting Upgrades, HSOB ............................................................................. 3,600,000 3,600,000

Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB .................................................................................. 3,900,000 3,900,000

Public Restroom Upgrades, South Stack, HSOB ............................................................ 2,400,000 2,400,000

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, HSOB ............................................................... 540,000 540,000

Repair Marble Floors and Clean Arch Surfaces ............................................................. ............................ 500,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 16,230,000 17,730,000

Total, Senate Office Buildings .......................................................................... 65,564,000 67,004,000

HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriation, 2005 ............................................................................... $64,830,000 

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 68,698,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 59,616,000

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

The Committee has included funds for maintenance of House office buildings at the level recommended by the House in H.R. 2985. 

As this item pertains solely to the House, the Committee makes no 

independent judgment on the House allowance. 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $56,379,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 59,255,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 58,585,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 58,817,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $58,817,000 and 

95 FTE for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is supplemented by $6,500,000 in reimbursements, for a total of 

$65,317,000. This is $4,573,000 above the enacted level and 
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$438,000 below the request. Of the amount provided, $1,600,000 

shall remain available until September 30, 2010. 

The Power Plant provides heat, light, power, and air-conditioning 

for the Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, and the Library 

of Congress buildings; heat, light, and power for the Botanic Garden and the Senate and House Garages; light for the Capitol 

Grounds’ street, park, and floodlighting system; steam heat for the 

Government Printing Office and Washington City Post Office, also 

known as Postal Square; and steam heat and air-conditioning for 

the Union Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the 

Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the U.S. Supreme Court Building on a reimbursable basis. 

Within the operating budget, 79 percent of the recommended 

amount is for the purchase of electricity from the local private utility, payment to the government of the District of Columbia for the 

provision of water and sewer services, and the procurement of boiler fuel, as displayed in the following table.

FISCAL YEAR 2006 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS 

Committee recommendation 

Purchase of electrical energy ............................................................................................................................ $22,469,000 

Purchase of natural gas .................................................................................................................................... 7,270,000 

Purchase of steam ............................................................................................................................................. 571,000 

Purchase of chilled water .................................................................................................................................. 626,000 

Purchase of coal ................................................................................................................................................ 6,847,000 

Purchase of oil ................................................................................................................................................... 3,117,000 

Water and sewer payments ............................................................................................................................... 3,784,000

Total ...................................................................................................................................................... 44,684,000 

The balance of this appropriation supports a work force to operate and maintain the Power Plant. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL POWER PLANT 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING BUDGET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ..................................................................................... 418,000 210,000

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

Egress Improvements, (Design) .................................................................................. 600,000 600,000
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CAPITOL POWER PLANT—Continued

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

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

Total, Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................ 59,255,000 58,817,000

The Committee notes the Government Accountability Office recently completed a report entitled ‘‘Capitol Power Plant: Actions 

Needed to Improve Operating Efficiency.’’ The Committee supports 

AOC’s efforts to implement the GAO recommendations, specifically 

streamlining staffing, using the most economically priced boiler 

fuel, and implementing prudent operational and organizational 

changes. GAO estimates that implementation of these recommendations would save $7,000,000 in annual operating expenses. 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $39,776,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 83,318,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 31,318,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 70,948,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $70,948,000 and 

187 FTE for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and 

grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $42,950,000 shall 

remain available until September 30, 2010. The recommendation is 

$31,172,000 above the enacted amount for fiscal year 2005 and 

$12,370,000 below the request. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING BUDGET

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

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

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 6,784,000 6,784,000

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

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 20,723,000 20,723,000

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

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

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

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

Painting of Interior Arches, TJB ...................................................................................... 245,000 245,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, TJB ................................................................... 1,090,000 ............................
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LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS—Continued

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation 

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

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

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

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 62,595,000 50,225,000

Total, Library Buildings & Grounds .................................................................. 83,318,000 70,948,000

The Committee recommends funds for the highest-priority Library projects, specifically the book storage modules at Fort Meade 

($40,700,000) and the copyright office reconfiguration ($5,500,000). 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. 1 $9,906,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 34,959,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 16,830,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,031,000

1 Includes $4,100,000 in supplemental appropriations provided in Public Law 109–13.

The Committee recommends $10,031,000 and 12 FTE for Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds, an increase of $125,000 over the 

current level. The decrease of $24,928,000 below the request reflects elimination of funding for the off-site delivery facility (design 

of which was funded in the fiscal year 2005 emergency supplemental, Public Law 109–13), as well as revised lease estimates for 

the Fairchild building. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

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, & Transportation of Things ...................................................... 8,068,000 6,640,000

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

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 10,673,000 9,245,000

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

USCP Furniture Replacement .......................................................................................... 500,000 500,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 24,286,000 786,000

Total, Capitol Police Buildings & Grounds ....................................................... 34,959,000 10,031,000
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BOTANIC GARDEN

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $6,275,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 10,613,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 7,211,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,633,000

The Committee recommends $7,633,000 for salaries and expenses 

of the Botanic Garden, and an FTE ceiling of 66 (including four 

FTE for the National Garden). This is $2,980,000 below the request 

level. Changes from the request include a reduction of $3,500,000, 

reflecting the fact that the conservatory construction claim will be 

funded through a fiscal year 2005 reprogramming. Also, the Committee recommends $520,000 for operations of the National Garden. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

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 ................................................................................................................. 665,000 665,000

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

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 65,000 65,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 6,366,000 6,886,000

FISCAL YEAR 2006 PROJECT BUDGET

Partnership Support ........................................................................................................ 300,000 300,000

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

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

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

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 4,247,000 747,000

Total, Botanic Garden ....................................................................................... 10,613,000 7,633,000

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

Appropriations, 2005: 

CVC Project ..................................................................................... ........................... 

CVC Operations .............................................................................. ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2006: 

CVC Project ..................................................................................... $36,900,000

CVC Operations .............................................................................. 35,285,000

House allowance: 

CVC Project ..................................................................................... 36,900,000

CVC Operations .............................................................................. ........................... 

Committee recommendation: 

CVC Project ..................................................................................... 41,900,000

CVC Operations .............................................................................. 2,300,000

The Committee recommends $41,900,000 for completion of the Capitol Visitor Center and $2,300,000 for CVC Operations. According to the Government Accountability Office, the amount requested 

by the Architect is unlikely to be sufficient to complete the CVC. 
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Therefore, the Committee has added $5,000,000 to the budget 

based on GAO’s recommendation. In addition, the opening is likely 

to be delayed well beyond the timeframe on which the budget estimate for operations was predicated. Therefore, the Committee has 

reduced the budget request for operations to $2,300,000. 

The Capitol Visitor Center was established to improve security 

for all persons working in or visiting the U.S. Capitol and enhance 

the educational experience of visitors. 

The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 

[Request versus recommendation] 

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation 

FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $12,098,000 $2,300,000

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

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

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 15,294,000 2,300,000

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 Cost to Complete .................................................................................................... 36,900,000 41,900,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 56,891,000 41,900,000

Total, Capitol Visitor Center .............................................................................. 72,185,000 44,200,000

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1201. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER. The Committee recommends a provision authorizing the Architect 

of the Capitol to appoint an Executive Director of the Capitol Visitor Center.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

The Committee recommends a total of $579,562,000 for the Library of Congress, an increase of $34,200,000 over the fiscal year 

2005 level and a decrease of $11,233,000 below the request. Increases are provided to accommodate all mandatory pay and price 

level increases, as well as to increase programs in selected areas 

such as acquisitions. Also, funds are recommended for the Digital 

Talking Book player production. In addition to the appropriation, 

the Library estimates receipts and reimbursements of $37,007,000, 

funds from gifts and trusts totaling $18,944,000, and revolving 

funds totaling $82,749,000. Total funds available to support Library operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are 
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expected to be approximately $790,000,000 in fiscal year 2006 

under the Committee recommendation. 

The Committee recognizes the high priority of the Library’s research mission in support of the Congress, which is reflected in the 

amount recommended for the Congressional Research Service. 

The Committee is concerned about the lack of transparency in 

the Library of Congress budget presentation. It is not always clear 

and understandable. The budget presentation materials do not 

present meaningful programmatic information from a zero-based 

perspective that allow the Committee to determine how priorities 

are established and where tradeoffs could be made. Therefore, the 

Committee directs the Library of Congress to develop a budget 

presentation and justification package for the fiscal year 2007 

budget cycle that clearly addresses rates and assumptions used in 

the base as well as a clear description for each program of what 

drives demand for the program, what the nature of the program’s 

workload is, and what service or outcome each base program is intended to produce. A clear description of new program starts and 

a detailed break out of rates and assumptions associated with cost 

estimates for those programs including demand, workload, and outcome should also be provided along with a clear explanation of how 

each program relates to goals and objectives set forth in the Library’s strategic plan. The Committee expects the Library will consult with the Government Accountability Office [GAO] on the development of this new presentation package. 

The following table displays the Committee recommendation for 

the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the budget request and the fiscal year 2005 level.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2005 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2005

appropriation Budget estimate 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 381,593 409,079 397,285 ∂ 15,692 ¥11,794

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥6,299 ¥6,350 ¥6,314 ¥15 ∂36

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 375,294 402,729 390,935 ∂15,641 ¥11,794

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................... 53,182 58,191 57,322 ∂4,140 ¥869

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥33,209 ¥30,657 ¥34,622 ¥1,413 ¥3,965

Subtotal, Copyright Office ............................................................................................................................ 19,973 27,534 22,700 ∂2,727 ¥4,834

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses .......................................................................................... 96,118 105,289 101,755 ∂5,637 ¥3,534Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and expenses ................................................................ 53,977 55,243 64,172 ∂10,195 ∂8,929

Total, Library of Congress . .......................................................................................................................... 545,362 590,795 579,562 ∂34,200 ¥11,233
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SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $375,294,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,299,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 381,593,000

Budget estimate, 2006: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 402,729,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 409,079,000

House allowance: 

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

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 388,144,000

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 390,935,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 397,285,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $390,935,000 for 

salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal year 2006, for a 

total of $397,285,000. This is $11,794,000 below the request and 

$15,692,000 above the enacted level. 

The Committee recommends the full budget request for information technology improvements and facility services modernization. 

The Committee recommends $13,972,000 for acquisitions; 

$4,000,000 for the Adventure of the American Mind program; 

$600,000 for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; and 

$250,000 for the Middle Eastern Text Initiative [METI]. 

The Committee notes that the purpose of METI is to increase the 

understanding and promote greater appreciation of Middle Eastern 

culture. 

The Committee notes that the Library’s Inspector General has 

found that the lack of an inventory system and ineffective processes have contributed to inefficient warehousing operations, leading to at least $1,500,000 in excess and obsolete inventory. The 

Committee supports efforts to develop an inventory system and improve warehousing operations and directs the Library to report on 

its progress in this area within 6 months. 
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COPYRIGHT OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $53,182,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥33,209,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 19,973,000

Budget estimate, 2006: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 58,191,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥30,657,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 27,534,000

House allowance: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 58,601,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 35,946,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 22,655,000

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 57,322,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 34,622,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 22,700,000

The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of 

$22,700,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to 

spend receipts of $34,622,000 in fiscal year 2006, for a total of 

$57,322,000. This is $869,000 below the request level. The Committee recommends full funding for the Copyright Reengineering 

Initiative. 

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $96,118,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 105,289,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 99,952,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 101,755,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $101,755,000 for 

the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended is 

an increase of $5,637,000 over the fiscal year 2005 level and is sufficient to cover pay and inflationary increases. In addition, the 

Committee recommends $500,000 for the increased cost of research 

materials and $1,000,000 to increase staff capacity. While less than 

the full amount requested, the amount recommended should enable 

CRS to fund eight additional employees. Staffing would total 708, 

compared to the ‘‘ceiling’’ of 729 FTE and the actual current staffing level of 700 FTE. 

The Committee directs the CRS Director to work with the Secretary of the Senate to determine the feasibility of conducting a 

study of Senate staff salaries. 

The Committee is concerned about the resources that may be required of CRS to assist parliaments in emerging democracies, a 

new activity that would drain CRS resources from its core mission. 

The Committee directs CRS to provide a report of resource require-
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ments that would be needed if section 208 of Public Law 104–53 

were repealed, prior to conference with the other body. 

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $53,977,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 55,243,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 54,049,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 64,172,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $64,172,000 for 

salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically 

Handicapped. This is an increase of $10,195,000 over the fiscal 

year 2005 level and includes $9,836,000 for the Digital Talking 

Book [DTB] player production, a multi-year $75 million initiative 

to convert the program to digital technology. Funds for the DTB 

player production were not requested by the Library. 

This appropriation supports a National Reading Program for 

blind and physically handicapped citizens. Books and magazines in 

braille and various recorded formats are produced by the National 

Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and locally supported libraries. At present, 57 regional libraries in 49 States, the District of 

Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam house and 

circulate books and magazines to eligible readers. Seventy-eight 

subregional libraries in 17 States assist at the local public library 

level; 53 libraries and 4 cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multistate centers, under contract to the National 

Library Service, store and distribute books and other materials in 

their geographical regions. The program supports a readership of 

approximately 700,000. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SECS. 1301–1302. The Committee has included two routine administrative provisions carried in prior years. 

SEC. 1303. NATIONAL DIGITAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE

AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM. The Committee has included language authorizing a waiver of the dollar-for-dollar match requirement for State government grantees under the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program. Eligible recipients of such waivers are to be limited to State governmental entities who apply for NDIPP Initiative grants to preserve significant, 

at-risk, and born digital State and local government information. 

Non-State governmental entities can still apply for NDIPP funding 

to preserve State government records; however, those entities will 

be subject to the match requirement and not eligible to receive 

funding from the $25,000,000 set-aside. The Committee expects 

this authority to be used judiciously, and directs the Library to provide a report describing any use of this waiver and a full justification. 

SEC. 1304. UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES. The Department of State [DOS] has established a Capital Security Cost-Sharing Program, designed to have all U.S. Government agencies with 

an overseas presence pay a portion of DOS’ building program, 
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based on the number of employees overseas. This provision limits 

the amount of reimbursement from the Library of Congress. 

SEC. 1305. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DIGITAL COLLECTIONS AND

SCHOOL CURRICULA. This provision provides a permanent authorization for what has been known as the Adventure of the American 

Mind program.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $88,090,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 92,283,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 88,090,000

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $88,090,000, the 

same as the enacted level and the House allowance. Funding is sufficient to cover estimated printing requirements for fiscal year 

2006. 

The following table compares the component categories within 

this account for fiscal year 2006. The Committee has not recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give the 

GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements.

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING 

Appropriations 

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 ............................................................................................... 19,638,000 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

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $31,697,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 33,837,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 33,337,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 33,837,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $33,837,000, the 

same as the budget request. This provides for anticipated pay and 

price level increases and $1,000,000 for the legacy digitization initiative. 

This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses associated 

with the distribution of Government documents to depository and 

international exchange libraries, the cataloging and indexing of 

Government publications, and the distribution of publications au-
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thorized by law at the request of Members of Congress and other 

Government agencies. 

REVOLVING FUND

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... $5,000,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,200,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,000,000

The Committee recommends $5,000,000, the same as the budget 

request, for the GPO Revolving Fund. These funds are intended to 

support workforce development, education and training efforts, and 

will enable GPO to define the skills needed in the immediate future, assess the skills of current employees, identify the gaps, and 

provide training to its employees to better meet future requirements of the agency. 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $467,205,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 486,383,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 482,395,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 484,383,000

The Committee recommends funding of $484,383,000 for salaries 

and expenses of the Government Accountability Office, a reduction 

of $2,000,000 below the request level. Additionally, $7,165,000 is 

authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent receipts and 

reimbursements for conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a total of $491,548,000. This is a reduction of 

$2,000,000 from the request level and is sufficient to accommodate 

the current staffing level of 3,215 FTE. 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND

Appropriations, 2005 ............................................................................. $13,392,000

Budget estimate, 2006 ........................................................................... 14,000,000

House allowance .................................................................................... 14,000,000

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

The Committee recommends the budget request of $14,000,000 

as a payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. 

The Center for Russian Leadership Development was established 

on December 21, 2000 (Public Law 106–554) as a legislative branch 

entity. The fiscal year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution 

(Public Law 108–7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the 

name to the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the 

mission of the program to include Newly Independent States of the 

former Soviet Union including the Baltic States. The mission of the 

Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and Newly 

Independent States at all levels of government to gain significant, 

first-hand exposure to the American free market economic system 

and the operation of American democratic institutions through visits to comparable governments and communities in the United 

States. 
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CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND 

DEVELOPMENT 

The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the 

Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The Committee 

recommends $430,000, as authorized by 2 U.S.C. 1105, for the Center’s congressional staff training and development programs.
(43)

TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Included are several routine general provisions carried annually 

in the bill (secs. 201–208), as follows: 

Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service and 

maintenance of private vehicles, except under such regulations as 

may be promulgated by the House Administration Committee and 

the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, respectively. 

Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of appropriations 

to the fiscal year for which it is expressly provided in the bill accompanying this report. 

Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title designation for 

a staff position created in this Act, and not specifically established 

by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is to be made permanent law 

by this Act. Further, any pay rate and title change for a position 

provided for in the 1929 Act is to be made permanent law by this 

act and any changes in the official expenses of Members, officers, 

and committees, and in the clerk hire of the House and Senate are 

to be made permanent law by this Act. 

Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such contracts are matters of public record and are available for public inspection. 

Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for the 

payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law 104–

1. 

Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities participating in 

the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC. 

Section 207 pertains to the House. 

Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to other 

agencies. 

Section 209 addresses legislative branch compensation limitations. 
(44)

TITLE III—CONTINUITY OF REPRESENTATION 

The Committee does not recommend inclusion of Title III of the 

House-passed bill, H.R. 2985. 
(45)

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each Committee amendment to the House bill ‘‘which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously 

passed by the Senate during that session.’’

The Committee has recommended no such funding. 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 23, 2005, the 

Committee ordered reported, en bloc, H.R. 2744, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 

30, 2006, and for other purposes, with an amendment in the nature 

of a substitute, H.R. 2862, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and related agencies for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes, 

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title; and H.R. 2985, making appropriations for the 

Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, 

and for other purposes, with amendments, each subject to further 

amendment and subject to the budget allocations, by a recorded 

vote of 28–0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:

Yeas Nays 

Chairman Cochran 

Mr. Stevens 

Mr. Specter 

Mr. Domenici 

Mr. Bond 

Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Burns 

Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Gregg 

Mr. Bennett 

Mr. Craig 

Mrs. Hutchison 

Mr. DeWine 

Mr. Brownback 

Mr. Allard 

Mr. Byrd 

Mr. Inouye 

Mr. Leahy 

Mr. Harkin 
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Ms. Mikulski 

Mr. Reid 

Mr. Kohl 

Mrs. Murray 

Mr. Dorgan 

Mrs. Feinstein 

Mr. Durbin 

Mr. Johnson 

Ms. Landrieu 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on 

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part 

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof 

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the Committee.’’

In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing 

law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing 

law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is 

printed in italic; and existing law in which no change is proposed 

is shown in roman. 

TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS 

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CHAPTER 3—COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF 

MEMBERS 

* * * * * * *

§ 39. Deductions for absence 

The øSecretary of the Senate and the¿ Chief Administrative 

Officer of the House of Representatives (upon certification by the 

Clerk of the House of Representatives)ø, respectively, shall¿ shall

deduct from the monthly payments (or other periodic payments authorized by law) of each Member or Delegate the amount of his salary for each day that he has been absent from the øSenate or¿

Houseø, respectively, unless¿, unless such Member or Delegate assigns as the reason for such absence the sickness of himself or of 

some member of his family. 

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CHAPTER 4—OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE 

AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

§ 61h–6. Appointment of consultants by Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Secretary of Senate, and Legislative 

Counsel of Senate; compensation

(a) In general

The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader, are each authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of not more than 

øeight individual consultants¿ nine individual consultants, on a 

temporary or intermittent basis, at a daily rate of compensation 

not in excess of the per diem equivalent of the highest gross rate 

of annual compensation which may be paid to employees of a 

standing committee of the Senate. The President pro tempore of 

the Senate is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of not 

more than two individual consultants, on a temporary or intermittent basis, at a daily rate of compensation not in excess of that 

specified in the first sentence of this subsection. The President pro 

tempore emeritus of the Senate is authorized to appoint and fix the 

compensation of one individual consultant, on a temporary or intermittent basis, at a daily rate of compensation not in excess of that 

specified in the first sentence of this subsection. The Secretary of 

the Senate is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of not 

more than two individual consultants, on a temporary or intermittent basis, at a daily rate of compensation not in excess of the per 

diem equivalent of the highest gross rate of annual compensation 

which may be paid to employees of a standing committee of the 

Senate. The Legislative Counsel of the Senate (subject to the approval of the President pro tempore) is authorized to appoint and 

fix the compensation of not more than two consultants, on a temporary or intermittent basis, at a daily rate of compensation not in 

excess of that specified in the first sentence of this section. The provisions of sections 8344 and 8468 of title 5 shall not apply to any 

individual serving in a position under this authority. Expenditures 

under this authority shall be paid from the contingent fund of the 

Senate upon vouchers approved by the President pro tempore, 

President pro tempore emeritus, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, 

Secretary of the Senate, or Legislative Counsel of the Senate, as 

the case may be. 

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CHAPTER 30—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF 

CAPITOL COMPLEX 

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SUBCHAPTER V—HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND FINE 

ARTS 

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PART B—SENATE COMMISSION ON ART

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§ 2107. Conservation, restoration, replication, or replacement of items in United States Senate Collection 

(a) Use of moneys in Senate contingent fund

Effective with the fiscal year ending September 30, ø2004¿

2005, and each fiscal year thereafter, subject to the approval of the 

Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, any unexpended and 

unobligated funds in the appropriation account for the ‘‘Secretary 

of the Senate’’ within the contingent fund of the Senate which have 

not been withdrawn in accordance with section 102a of this title, 

shall be available for the expenses incurred, without regard to the 

fiscal year in which incurred, for the purchase of art and historical 

objects for the United States Senate Collection, for exhibits and 

public education relating to the United States Senate Collection, 

for administrative and transitional expenses of the Senate Commission on Art, and for the conservation, restoration, and replication 

or replacement, in whole or in part, of works of art, historical objects, documents, or material relating to historical matters for 

placement or exhibition within the Senate wing of the United 

States Capitol, any Senate Office Building, or any room, corridor, 

or other space therein. In the case of replication or replacement of 

such works, objects, documents, or material, the funds available 

under this subsection shall be available for any such works, objects, 

documents, or material previously contained within the Senate 

wing of the Capitol, or a work, object, document, or material historically accurate. 

* * * * * * *

§ 2108. Provisions relating to Senate Commission on Art

(a) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

(c) Establishment of Senate Preservation Fund 

(1) Establishment 

There is established in the Treasury a fund, to be 

known as the ‘‘Senate Preservation Fund’’ (in this section 

referred to as the ‘‘fund’’), which shall consist of amounts 

deposited and credited under paragraph (3). 

(2) Payment of costs 

The fund shall be available to the Commission for the 

payment of acquisition and transaction costs incurred for 

acquisitions under subsection (a) of this section, for official 

activities of any advisory board established under subsection (b) of this section, øand for any purposes for which 

funds from the contingent fund of the Senate may be used 

under section 2107(a) of this title.¿ for any purposes for 

which funds from the contingent fund of the Senate may be 

used under section 316(a) of Public Law 101–302 (2 U.S.C. 

2107(a)), and for expenditures, not to exceed $10,000 in any 

fiscal year, for meals and refreshments in Capitol facilities 

in connection with official activities of the Commission or 

other authorized programs or activities. 

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TITLE 5—GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND 

EMPLOYEES 

* * * * * * *

PART III—EMPLOYEES 

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SUBPART D—PAY AND ALLOWANCES

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CHAPTER 55—PAY ADMINISTRATION 

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SUBCHAPTER VIII—SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 

* * * * * * *

§ 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) an Executive agency; 

(2) the Government Printing Office; 

(3) the Library of Congress; 

(4) the Office of the Architect of the Capitol; 

(5) the Botanic Garden; øand¿

(6) the Congressional Budget Office; and 

ø(6)¿ (7) the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, 

the Federal Judicial Center, and any of the courts set forth in section 610 of title 28. 

For purposes of this section, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall be the head of the agency in 

the case of those entities set forth in øparagraph (6)¿ paragraph 

(7) of this subsection. 

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999, 

PUBLIC LAW 105–275

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TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS 

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. * * * 

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SEC. 10. (a) The Committee on Appropriations is authorized in 

its discretion—
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(1) * * *

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(5) to procure the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 and Senate Resolution 140, 

agreed to May 14, 1975), except that any approval (and related 

reporting requirement) shall not apply; and 

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MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001, PUBLIC 

LAW 106–554

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DIVISION A 

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For the Library of Congress, $25,000,000, to remain available 

until expended, for necessary salaries and expenses of the National 

Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program; and 

an additional $75,000,000, to remain available until expended, for 

such purposes: Provided, That the portion of such additional $75,000,000, which may be expended shall not exceed an amount 

equal to the matching contributions (including contributions other 

than money) for such purposes that: (1) are received by the Librarian of Congress for the program from non-Federal sources; and (2) 

are received before March 31, 2003: Provided further, That such 

program shall be carried out in accordance with a plan or plans approved by the Committee on House Administration of the House of 

Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of 

the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate: 

Provided further, That of the total amount appropriated, 

$5,000,000 may be expended before the approval of a plan to develop such a plan, and to collect or preserve essential digital information which otherwise would be uncollectible: Provided further, 

That the balance in excess of such $5,000,000 shall not be expended without approval in advance by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 

Appropriations of the Senate: Provided further, That the plan 

under this heading shall be developed by the Librarian of Congress 

jointly with entities of the Federal Government with expertise in 

telecommunications technology and electronic commerce policy (including the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the White 

House Office of Science and Technology Policy) and the National 

Archives and Records Administration, and with the participation of 

representatives of other Federal, research, and private libraries 

and institutions with expertise in the collection and maintenance 

of archives of digital materials (including the National Library of 

Medicine, the National Agricultural Library, the National Institute 
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of Standards and Technology, the Research Libraries Group, the 

Online Computer Library Center, and the Council on Library and 

Information Resources) and representatives of private business organizations which are involved in efforts to preserve, collect, and 

disseminate information in digital formats (including the Open eBook Forum): Provided further, That notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, effective with the One Hundred Seventh Congress 

and each succeeding Congress the chair of the Subcommittee on 

the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations of the 

House of Representatives shall serve as a member of the Joint 

Committee on the Library with respect to the Library’s financial 

management, organization, budget development and implementation, and program development and administration, as well as any 

other element of the mission of the Library of Congress which is 

subject to the requirements of Federal law, except that an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 of such additional $75,000,000 shall remain available until expended and may be used for competitive 

grants to State governmental entities, without regard to any matching contribution requirement, to work cooperatively to collect and 

preserve at-risk digital State and local government information. 

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CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, PUBLIC 

LAW 108–447

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DIVISION G—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 

2005

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

* * * * * * *

CAPITOL POLICE 

* * * * * * *

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

* * * * * * *

SEC. 1002. LIMITATION ON CERTAIN HIRING AUTHORITY OF CAPITOL POLICE. Section 1006(b) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–83; 117 Stat. 1023) is amended—

(1) in paragraph (3)—

(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting at the end ‘‘The 

Chief of Police may hire individuals under this subsection 

who are not submitted for selection under this subparagraph. All hirings under this subparagraph shall comply 

with the limitations under this paragraph for any fiscal 

year.’’; and 

(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘(C) LIMITATION.—’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) LIMITATION FOR FISCAL YEAR

2004.—’’; and 

(C) by adding at the end the following: 
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(E) LIMITATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.—During fiscal 

year 2006, the number of individuals hired under this subsection may not exceed—

(i) the number of Library of Congress Police employees who separated from service or transferred to a 

position other than a Library of Congress Police employee position during fiscal year 2005 for whom a corresponding hire was not made under this subsection; 

and 

(ii) the number of Library of Congress Police employees who separate from service or transfer to a position other than a Library of Congress Police employee position during fiscal year 2006.

(E) LIMITATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.—During fiscal 

year 2006, the number of individuals hired under this subsection may not exceed—

(i) the number of Library of Congress Police employees who separated from service or transferred to a 

position other than a Library of Congress Police employee position during fiscal years ƒ2004 and 2005≈

for whom a corresponding hire was not made under 

this subsection; and 

(ii) the number of Library of Congress Police employees who separate from service or transfer to a position other than a Library of Congress Police employee 

position during fiscal year 2006.
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BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount

of bill 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount

of bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations 

to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution 

for 2006: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch: 

Mandatory ............................................................................ 118 118 117 1 117

Discretionary ........................................................................ 3,904 3,834 3,870 1 3,830

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2006 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 2 3,313

2007 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 424

2008 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 120

2009 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 32

2010 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... 20

Financial assistance to State and local governments for

2006 ......................................................................................... NA .................... NA ....................

1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

2 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable. 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2005 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2006 

request 

Fiscal year 2006 

house 

Fiscal year 2006 

Senate 

Senate versus 

enacted 

Senate versus 

request 

Senate versus 

house 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

SENATE

Expense allowances: 

Vice President ............................................................................................................... 20 20 ........................ 20 ........................ ........................ ∂20President Pro Tempore of the Senate ........................................................................... 40 40 ........................ 40 ........................ ........................ ∂40Majority Leader of the Senate ...................................................................................... 40 40 ........................ 40 ........................ ........................ ∂40Minority Leader of the Senate ...................................................................................... 40 40 ........................ 40 ........................ ........................ ∂40Majority Whip of the Senate ......................................................................................... 10 10 ........................ 10 ........................ ........................ ∂10Minority Whip of the Senate ......................................................................................... 10 10 ........................ 10 ........................ ........................ ∂10President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the Senate ........................................................... 15 15 ........................ 15 ........................ ........................ ∂15Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee ........................................................ 5 5 ........................ 5 ........................ ........................ ∂5Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee ........................................................ 5 5 ........................ 5 ........................ ........................ ∂5Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ................................................................. 5 5 ........................ 5 ........................ ........................ ∂5Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ................................................................. 5 5 ........................ 5 ........................ ........................ ∂5

Subtotal, expense allowances .................................................................................. 195 195 ........................ 195 ........................ ........................ ∂195

Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders ....................................... 30 30 ........................ 30 ........................ ........................ ∂30

Total, Expense allowances and representation ........................................................ 225 225 ........................ 225 ........................ ........................ ∂225

Salaries, Officers and Employees

Office of the Vice President ................................................................................................... 2,108 2,181 ........................ 2,181 ∂73 ........................ ∂2,181Office of the President Pro Tempore ..................................................................................... 561 582 ........................ 582 ∂21 ........................ ∂582Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus ...................................................................... 163 290 ........................ 290 ∂127 ........................ ∂290Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ........................................................................ 3,808 4,340 ........................ 4,340 ∂532 ........................ ∂4,340Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ........................................................................... 2,556 2,644 ........................ 2,644 ∂88 ........................ ∂2,644Committee on Appropriations ................................................................................................ 13,301 13,758 ........................ 13,758 ∂457 ........................ ∂13,758Conference committees .......................................................................................................... 2,826 2,940 ........................ 2,940 ∂114 ........................ ∂2,940Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the 

Minority .............................................................................................................................. 702 728 ........................ 728 ∂26 ........................ ∂728

Policy Committees .................................................................................................................. 2,946 3,048 ........................ 3,048 ∂102 ........................ ∂3,048
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Office of the Chaplain ........................................................................................................... 341 354 ........................ 354 ∂13 ........................ ∂354Office of the Secretary ........................................................................................................... 19,586 20,866 ........................ 20,866 ∂1,280 ........................ ∂20,866Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper ................................................................... 50,635 57,743 ........................ 56,700 ∂6,065 ¥1,043 ∂56,700Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority ...................................................... 1,528 1,584 ........................ 1,584 ∂56 ........................ ∂1,584Agency contributions and related expenses .......................................................................... 33,779 37,105 ........................ 37,105 ∂3,326 ........................ ∂37,105Outlays ................................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ......................

Total, Salaries, officers and employees ................................................................... 134,840 148,163 ........................ 147,120 ∂12,280 ¥1,043 ∂147,120

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 5,152 5,437 ........................ 5,437 ∂285 ........................ ∂5,437

Office of Senate Legal Counsel

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 1,265 1,306 ........................ 1,306 ∂41 ........................ ∂1,306Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of 

he Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances ............................................................................................................................ 24 24 ........................ 24 ........................ ........................ ∂24

Contingent Expenses of the Senate

Inquiries and investigations .................................................................................................. 110,000 119,637 ........................ 119,637 ∂9,637 ........................ ∂119,637Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ................... 520 520 ........................ 520 ........................ ........................ ∂520Secretary of the Senate ......................................................................................................... 1,700 1,900 ........................ 1,980 ∂280 ∂80 ∂1,980Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ................................................................. 127,182 162,225 ........................ 142,000 ∂14,818 ¥20,225 ∂142,000Miscellaneous items ............................................................................................................... 18,326 18,326 ........................ 17,000 ¥1,326 ¥1,326 ∂17,000Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account .................................................... 320,660 364,985 ........................ 350,000 ∂29,340 ¥14,985 ∂350,000

Official Mail Costs

Expenses ................................................................................................................................. 300 300 ........................ 300 ........................ ........................ ∂300

Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate ............................................................... 578,688 667,893 ........................ 631,437 ∂52,749 ¥36,456 ∂631,437Total, Senate ............................................................................................................. 720,194 823,048 ........................ 785,549 ∂65,355 ¥37,499 ∂785,549

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Payments to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress

Gratuities, deceased Members ............................................................................................... 162 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥162 ........................ ......................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006—Continued

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2005 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2006 

request 

Fiscal year 2006 

house 

Fiscal year 2006 

Senate 

Senate versus 

enacted 

Senate versus 

request 

Senate versus 

house 

Salaries and Expenses

House Leadership Offices

Office of the Speaker ............................................................................................................. 2,708 2,788 2,788 2,788 ∂80 ........................ ......................Office of the Majority Floor Leader ........................................................................................ 2,027 2,089 2,089 2,089 ∂62 ........................ ......................Office of the Minority Floor Leader ........................................................................................ 2,840 2,928 2,928 2,928 ∂88 ........................ ......................Office of the Majority Whip .................................................................................................... 1,741 1,797 1,797 1,797 ∂56 ........................ ......................Office of the Minority Whip .................................................................................................... 1,303 1,345 1,345 1,345 ∂42 ........................ ......................Speaker’s Office for Legislative Floor Activities .................................................................... 470 482 482 482 ∂12 ........................ ......................Republican Steering Committee ............................................................................................ 881 906 906 906 ∂25 ........................ ......................Republican Conference .......................................................................................................... 1,500 1,548 1,548 1,548 ∂48 ........................ ......................Republic Policy Committee .................................................................................................... ........................ 307 307 307 ∂307 ........................ ......................Democratic Steering and Policy Committee .......................................................................... 1,589 1,945 1,945 1,945 ∂356 ........................ ......................Democratic Caucus ................................................................................................................ 792 816 816 816 ∂24 ........................ ......................Nine minority employees ........................................................................................................ 1,409 1,445 1,445 1,445 ∂36 ........................ ......................Training and Program Development: 

Majority .......................................................................................................................... 290 290 290 290 ........................ ........................ ......................Minority .......................................................................................................................... 290 290 290 290 ........................ ........................ ......................

Cloakroom Personnel: 

Majority .......................................................................................................................... 419 434 434 434 ∂15 ........................ ......................Minority .......................................................................................................................... 419 434 434 434 ∂15 ........................ ......................

Subtotal, House Leadership Offices ......................................................................... 18,678 19,844 19,844 19,844 ∂1,166 ........................ ......................

Members’ Representational Allowances Including Members’ Clerk Hire, Official Expenses 

of Members, and Official Mail

Expenses ................................................................................................................................. 518,195 564,536 538,109 538,109 ∂19,914 ¥26,427 ......................

Committee Employees

Standing Committees, Special and Select ............................................................................ 113,499 117,913 117,913 117,913 ∂4,414 ........................ ......................Committee on Appropriations (including studies and investigations) ................................. 24,726 25,668 25,668 25,668 ∂942 ........................ ......................
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Subtotal, Committee employees ............................................................................... 138,225 143,581 143,581 143,581 ∂5,356 ........................ ......................

Salaries, Officers and Employees

Office of the Clerk ................................................................................................................. 20,534 21,911 21,911 21,911 ∂1,377 ........................ ......................Office of the Sergeant at Arms ............................................................................................. 5,879 6,284 6,284 6,284 ∂405 ........................ ......................Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ............................................................................. 111,645 119,804 116,971 116,971 ∂5,326 ¥2,833 ......................Office of the Inspector General ............................................................................................. 3,986 3,991 3,991 3,991 ∂5 ........................ ......................Office for Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Operations ............................................ 1,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 ∂4,000 ........................ ......................Office of General Counsel ...................................................................................................... 962 962 962 962 ........................ ........................ ......................Office of the Chaplain ........................................................................................................... 155 161 161 161 ∂6 ........................ ......................Office of the Parliamentarian ................................................................................................ 1,673 1,767 1,767 1,767 ∂94 ........................ ......................

Office of the Parliamentarian ....................................................................................... (1,459) (1,546) (1,546) (1,546) (∂87) ........................ ......................Compilation of precedents of the House of Representatives ....................................... (214) (221) (221) (221) (∂7) ........................ ......................

Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House ................................................................ 2,346 2,453 2,453 2,453 ∂107 ........................ ......................Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House .................................................................... 6,721 6,963 6,963 6,963 ∂242 ........................ ......................Office of Interparliamentary Affairs ....................................................................................... 687 720 720 720 ∂33 ........................ ......................Other authorized employees ................................................................................................... 156 161 161 161 ∂5 ........................ ......................

Technical Assistants, Office of the Attending Physician ............................................. (156) (161) ........................ ........................ (¥156) (¥161) ......................

Office of the Historian ........................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ 405 405 ∂405 ∂405 ......................

Subtotal, Salaries, officers and employees .............................................................. 155,744 170,177 167,749 167,749 ∂12,005 ¥2,428 ......................

Allowances and Expenses

Supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal tort claims ..................................... 4,350 4,179 4,179 4,179 ¥171 ........................ ......................Official mail for committees, leadership offices, and administrative offices of the

House ................................................................................................................................. 410 410 410 410 ........................ ........................ ......................

Government contributions ...................................................................................................... 203,900 214,422 214,422 214,422 ∂10,522 ........................ ......................Miscellaneous items ............................................................................................................... 690 703 703 703 ∂13 ........................ ......................Capitol Visitor Center ............................................................................................................. ........................ 9,965 3,410 3,410 ∂3,410 ¥6,555 ......................

Subtotal, Allowances and expenses ......................................................................... 209,350 229,679 223,124 223,124 ∂13,774 ¥6,555 ......................

Outlays ................................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ......................

Total, Salaries and expenses ................................................................................... 1,040,192 1,127,817 1,092,407 1,092,407 ∂52,215 ¥35,410 ......................

Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109–13) ......................................................... 39,162 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥39,162 ........................ ......................

Total, House of Representatives ............................................................................... 1,079,516 1,127,817 1,092,407 1,092,407 ∂12,891 ¥35,410 ......................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006—Continued

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2005 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2006 

request 

Fiscal year 2006 

house 

Fiscal year 2006 

Senate 

Senate versus 

enacted 

Senate versus 

request 

Senate versus 

house 

JOINT ITEMS

Joint Economic Committee ..................................................................................................... 4,139 4,276 4,276 4,276 ∂137 ........................ ......................Joint Committee on Taxation ................................................................................................. 8,366 8,781 8,781 8,781 ∂415 ........................ ......................

Office of the Attending Physician

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances ..................................................... 2,508 2,545 2,545 2,545 ∂37 ........................ ......................Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ............................................................... 3,844 4,268 4,268 4,098 ∂254 ¥170 ¥170Statements of Appropriations ................................................................................................ 30 30 30 30 ........................ ........................ ......................

Total, Joint items ...................................................................................................... 18,887 19,900 19,900 19,730 ∂843 ¥170 ¥170

CAPITOL POLICE

Salaries .................................................................................................................................. 201,812 230,191 210,350 222,600 ∂20,788 ¥7,591 ∂12,250General expenses ................................................................................................................... 39,657 59,948 29,345 42,000 ∂2,343 ¥17,948 ∂12,655

Total, Capitol Police ................................................................................................. 241,469 290,139 239,695 264,600 ∂23,131 ¥25,539 ∂24,905

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 2,402 2,642 3,112 3,112 ∂710 ∂470 ......................

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 34,640 35,853 35,450 35,853 ∂1,213 ........................ ∂403

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

General administration .......................................................................................................... 79,704 76,982 77,002 76,522 ¥3,182 ¥460 ¥480Capitol building ..................................................................................................................... 28,626 27,105 22,097 25,380 ¥3,246 ¥1,725 ∂3,283Capitol grounds ...................................................................................................................... 15,118 7,801 7,723 7,061 ¥8,057 ¥740 ¥662Senate office buildings .......................................................................................................... 61,586 65,564 ........................ 67,004 ∂5,418 ∂1,440 ∂67,004House office buildings ........................................................................................................... 64,830 68,698 59,616 59,616 ¥5,214 ¥9,082 ......................Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................................................... 60,744 65,755 65,185 65,317 ∂4,573 ¥438 ∂132

Offsetting collections .................................................................................................... ¥4,365 ¥6,500 ¥6,600 ¥6,500 ¥2,135 ........................ ∂100
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Net subtotal, Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................ 56,379 59,255 58,585 58,817 ∂2,438 ¥438 ∂232

Library buildings and grounds .............................................................................................. 39,776 83,318 31,318 70,948 ∂31,172 ¥12,370 ∂39,630Capitol police buildings and grounds ................................................................................... 9,906 34,959 16,830 10,031 ∂125 ¥24,928 ¥6,799Botanic Garden ...................................................................................................................... 6,275 10,613 7,211 7,633 ∂1,358 ¥2,980 ∂422Capitol Visitor Center: 

CVC Project ................................................................................................................... ........................ 36,900 36,900 41,900 ∂41,900 ∂5,000 ∂5,000 CVC Operations ............................................................................................................. ........................ 35,285 ........................ 2,300 ∂2,300 ¥32,985 ∂2,300

Total, Capitol Visitor Center ..................................................................................... ........................ 72,185 36,900 44,200 ∂44,200 ¥27,985 ∂7,300Total, Architect of the Capitol .................................................................................. 362,200 506,480 317,282 427,212 ∂65,012 ¥79,268 ∂109,930

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 381,593 409,079 388,144 397,285 ∂15,692 ¥11,794 ∂9,141

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................................... ¥6,299 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 ¥51 ........................ ......................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .............................................................................. 375,294 402,729 381,794 390,935 ∂15,641 ¥11,794 ∂9,141

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ............................................................................... 53,182 58,191 58,601 57,322 ∂4,140 ¥869 ¥1,279

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................................... ¥33,209 ¥30,657 ¥35,946 ¥34,622 ¥1,413 ¥3,965 ∂1,324

Subtotal, Copyright Office ........................................................................................ 19,973 27,534 22,655 22,700 ∂2,727 ¥4,834 ∂45

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses ...................................................... 96,118 105,289 99,952 101,755 ∂5,637 ¥3,534 ∂1,803Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and expenses ........................... 53,977 55,243 54,049 64,172 ∂10,195 ∂8,929 ∂10,123

Total, Library of Congress ........................................................................................ 545,362 590,795 558,450 579,562 ∂34,200 ¥11,233 ∂21,112

Rescission, Chapter 9, Division A, Misc Appropriations Act, 2001 ...................................... ........................ ........................ ¥15,500 ........................ ........................ ........................ ∂15,500

Total, Library of Congress ........................................................................................ 545,362 590,795 542,950 579,562 ∂34,200 ¥11,233 ∂36,612

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Congressional printing and binding ...................................................................................... 88,090 92,283 82,690 88,090 ........................ ¥4,193 ∂5,400

Office of Superintendent of Documents

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 31,697 33,837 33,337 33,837 ∂2,140 ........................ ∂500Government Printing Office Revolving Fund .......................................................................... ........................ 5,000 1,200 5,000 ∂5,000 ........................ ∂3,800
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006—Continued

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2005 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2006 

request 

Fiscal year 2006 

house 

Fiscal year 2006 

Senate 

Senate versus 

enacted 

Senate versus 

request 

Senate versus 

house 

Office of the Inspector General ............................................................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ......................

Total, Government Printing Office ............................................................................ 119,787 131,120 117,227 126,927 ∂7,140 ¥4,193 ∂9,700

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................... 474,565 493,548 489,560 491,548 ∂16,983 ¥2,000 ∂1,988

Offsetting collections .................................................................................................... ¥7,360 ¥7,165 ¥7,165 ¥7,165 ∂195 ........................ ......................

Total, Government Accountability Office .................................................................. 467,205 486,383 482,395 484,383 ∂17,178 ¥2,000 ∂1,988

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund .................................................. 13,392 14,000 14,000 14,000 ∂608 ........................ ......................

STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

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

Grand total ............................................................................................................... 3,605,054 4,028,177 2,864,418 3,833,765 ∂228,711 ¥194,412 ∂969,347

RECAPITULATION

Senate .................................................................................................................................... 720,194 823,048 ........................ 785,549 ∂65,355 ¥37,499 ∂785,549House of Representatives ...................................................................................................... 1,079,516 1,127,817 1,092,407 1,092,407 ∂12,891 ¥35,410 ......................Joint Items .............................................................................................................................. 18,887 19,900 19,900 19,730 ∂843 ¥170 ¥170Capitol Police ......................................................................................................................... 241,469 290,139 239,695 264,600 ∂23,131 ¥25,539 ∂24,905Office of Compliance ............................................................................................................. 2,402 2,642 3,112 3,112 ∂710 ∂470 ......................Congressional Budget Office ................................................................................................. 34,640 35,853 35,450 35,853 ∂1,213 ........................ ∂403Architect of the Capitol ......................................................................................................... 362,200 506,480 317,282 427,212 ∂65,012 ¥79,268 ∂109,930Library of Congress ................................................................................................................ 545,362 590,795 542,950 579,562 ∂34,200 ¥11,233 ∂36,612Government Printing Office .................................................................................................... 119,787 131,120 117,227 126,927 ∂7,140 ¥4,193 ∂9,700Government Accountability Office .......................................................................................... 467,205 486,383 482,395 484,383 ∂17,178 ¥2,000 ∂1,988Open World Leadership Center .............................................................................................. 13,392 14,000 14,000 14,000 ∂608 ........................ ......................Stennis Center for Public Service .......................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 430 ∂430 ∂430 ∂430
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Prior year outlays ................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ......................

Grand total ............................................................................................................... 3,605,054 4,028,177 2,864,418 3,833,765 ∂228,711 ¥194,412 ∂969,347

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