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Calendar No. 189

108TH CONGRESS REPORT

1st Session " ! SENATE 108–88

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2004

JULY 10, 2003.—Ordered to be printed

Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee on Appropriations,

submitted the following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 1383]

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1383) making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes, reports favorably

thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.

Amount of new budget (obligational) authority 1

Amount of bill as reported to Senate ...................... $2,505,583,000

Amount of 2004 budget estimate ............................ 2,696,426,000

Legislative branch appropriations, 2003 ................ 2,441,738,000

Amount of bill below budget estimate, 2004 .......... ¥190,843,000

Amount of bill above legislative branch appropriations, 2003 ............................................................. ∂63,845,000 1 Excludes House items.
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CONTENTS

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Title I—Legislative Branch Appropriations:

Senate ................................................................................................................ 4

Joint Items ........................................................................................................ 22

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

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

Architect of the Capitol .................................................................................... 25

Library of Congress .......................................................................................... 36

Government Printing Office ............................................................................. 41

General Accounting Office ............................................................................... 43

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ....................... 44

Title II—General Provisions ................................................................................... 46

Title III—Fiscal Year 2463 Emergency Supplemental ......................................... 47

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 48

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 48

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 49
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GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

The Committee recommends new budget (obligational authority)

of $2,505,583,000 for the legislative branch, for fiscal year 2004.

This total is $190,843,000 below the budget request and

$63,845,000 above the fiscal year 2003 level. The bill excludes

House items pursuant to the normal protocol.

The bill includes $240,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police, an increase of $32,467,000 over the fiscal year 2003 level for USCP salaries, to enhance the security of the U.S. Capitol complex;

$357,794,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain, improve,

and construct buildings and facilities of the Congress; $522,747,000

for the Library of Congress; and $718,369,000 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 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.
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TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS

SENATE

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $127,500,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 127,500,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 127,500,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $127,500,000 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 $20,000.

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders,

the Committee recommends $20,000 for each leader, for a total of

$40,000.

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, $7,500.

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, 2003 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 30,000

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for representation allowances for the majority and minority leaders.

This allowance was established in the Supplemental Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1985 (Public Law 99–88). The funds were
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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, 2003 ............................................................................. $117,041,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 127,809,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 125,307,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $125,307,000 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 2004 are 1,356 positions.

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2003 and 2004]

2004 request 2003

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 ......................................................................... 47 47

Offices of the majority and minority whips ........................................................................... 18 16

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 .................................................................... 845 797

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 1,356 1,306

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

The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various offices

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

follow.

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $1,949,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,028,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,028,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,028,000 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, 2003 ............................................................................. $518,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 539,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 539,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $539,000 for the

Office of the President pro tempore.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $150,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 156,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 156,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $156,000 for the

Office of the President pro tempore emeritus.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $3,094,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 3,220,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,220,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,220,000 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 $1,610,000 for each office.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $2,042,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,324,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,324,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,324,000 for

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

divided, providing $1,162,000 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.

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $11,266,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 12,799,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,799,000

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

the Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,799,000.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $2,610,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,716,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,716,000
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For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,716,000. The appropriation provides $1,358,000 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, 2003 ............................................................................. $648,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 674,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 674,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $674,000 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, 2003 ............................................................................. $2,724,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,834,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,834,000

For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the

majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,834,000, or $1,417,000 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.

OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $315,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 327,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 327,000

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an

appropriation of $327,000. 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 $134,000.
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $17,079,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 18,299,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 18,299,000

The Committee recommends $18,299,000 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2004 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 2004 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 and Information Systems. 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, and Parliamentarian.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2003 and 2004]

2004 request 2003 Difference

Executive offices ........................................................................................ 35 40 ¥5

Administrative services .............................................................................. 167 157 ∂ 10

Legislative and legal services ................................................................... 50 55 ¥5

Totals ............................................................................................ 252 252 ........................

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $43,161,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 48,291,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 45,789,000

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 $45,789,000 for fiscal year 2004. This is an increase of $2,628,000 over the fiscal year 2003

level. The increase over the enacted level is attributable to the an-
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ticipated cost-of-living adjustment, merit funding, and 16 additional positions, 6 of which are for enhancing security for the Senate community.

The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are

shown in the following table.

2003 level 2004 Committee

recommendation

Capitol Division ............................................................................................................... $5,783,000 $6,355,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 135 137

Operations ....................................................................................................................... $15,658,000 $16,349,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 353 363

Technology Development Services .................................................................................. $8,768,000 $9,319,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 125 126

IT Support Services ......................................................................................................... $5,694,000 $5,960,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 101 102

Office Support Services .................................................................................................. $1,846,000 $1,895,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 28 28

Staff Offices Division ...................................................................................................... $4,989,000 $5,492,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 82 84

SMI Project ...................................................................................................................... $423,000 $419,000

Positions ................................................................................................................. 5 5

Total ................................................................................................................... $43,161,000 $45,789,000

Positions ................................................................................................... 829 845

The Committee has no objection to the Sergeant at Arms moving

staff positions between divisions without a formal reprogramming

request but expects to be notified of such changes.

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $1,410,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 1,468,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,468,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,468,000 for

the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $734,000 for each office.

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $30,075,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 32,134,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,134,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,134,000 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’’ and employees paid under the appropriation ‘‘Joint Economic Committee.’’

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.
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OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $4,581,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 4,768,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,843,000

For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Com- mittee recommends an appropriation of $4,843,000. The fiscal year

2004 staffing level is estimated to be 36 positions. The amount provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of

the office. The increase above the original budget estimate reflects

the need for one additional staff position.

OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $1,176,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 1,222,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,222,000

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to

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

appropriation of $1,222,000 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, SER- GEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE, AND SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2003 ....................................................................................... $12,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ..................................................................................... 12,000

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, 2003 ............................................................................. $109,450,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 118,462,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 118,462,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $118,462,000 for

inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing, special, and select committees, consistent with S. Res. 66, authorizing expenditures by the Committees of the Senate for fiscal year 2004.

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, 2003 ............................................................................. $520,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 520,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 520,000
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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’’, the

Caucus was created to monitor and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties and monitor and encourage

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

of seven Senators and five members from the public sector with a

chairman from the majority party and a co-chairman from the minority party. It was the intent of the original conferees that the

caucus operate in the manner of the Helsinki Commission.

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $7,077,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 1,700,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,265,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,265,000 for

expenses of the Office of the Secretary. The reduction below the enacted level relates primarily to $5,000,000 in one-time funding provided in fiscal year 2003 for a multi-year program to upgrade and

expand the financial management information system for the Senate. The Committee has added $500,000 over the requested level

for the new Senate Preservation Fund.

The Committee encourages the Secretary to study employee compensation, hiring, and benefits practices of U.S. Senators’ offices

and general employment trends in the Senate. For this purpose

$65,000 has been included in the bill.

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 2003,

Public Law 108–7

Budget estimate

fiscal year 2004 Difference

Executive office ...................................................................................... $397,800 $525,000 ∂$127,200

Administrative services .......................................................................... 1,422,900 1,100,000 ¥322,900

Legislative and legal services ............................................................... 256,300 75,000 ¥181,300

Special projects ..................................................................................... 5,000,000 565,000 ¥4,435,000

Totals ........................................................................................ 7,077,000 2,265,000 ¥4,812,000

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
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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, dictionary and dictionary stands are also furnished to Senators from funds provided for 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

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 regulation 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.
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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 he 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.

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 Sen-
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ate to appoint and fix the compensation of a superintendent and

other position 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 require 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 under the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, such

as registration of mass mailings; and under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

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, 2003 ............................................................................. $114,423,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 149,969,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 136,843,000

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $136,843,000

for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms. The increase of $22,420,000

over the enacted level is attributable primarily to a new Senate

warehouse/mail processing facility, projects related to the Capitol

Visitor Center [CVC], and information technology support costs.

The reduction of $13,126,000 from the amount requested is the

result primarily of changes in strategies from owning to leasing a

warehouse and for the manner of operating the alternate computer

facility.

The amount recommended includes $30,835,000 to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2006. This includes

$10,315,000 for the purchase of computer equipment and software

for Member offices and Committees; $5,175,000 for the Recording

Studio relocation to the CVC; $6,300,000 for the fit-out of a new

mail processing facility/warehouse; $3,801,000 for Phase V of the

Recording Studio digital technology upgrade project; $2,744,000 for

enhanced security of Member state offices; and $2,500,000 for moving and upgrading the infrastructure of the Senate Chamber audio

system in conjunction with the move to the CVC. The Committee
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recommendation also includes $4,255,000 for procurement and

maintenance of Members’ correspondence management systems to

remain available for obligation until September 30, 2008.

The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects seven major divisions:

Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology Development

Services Division, IT Support Services Division, Office Support

Services Division, Staff Offices Division, and the SMI Project Division. The Capitol Division consists of the Executive Office of the

Sergeant at Arms and the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness. 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; and for liaison

with the United States Capitol Police. The Operations Division provides printing, mailing, photographic and recording studio services

and also furnishes and maintains the Senate side of the Capitol

Building. 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

Office Support Division includes desktop computer acquisition,

state office liaison, and customer support. The Staff Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human Resources, The Joint

Office of Education and Training, Administrative Services, and Information Technology Advisor. The SMI Project includes the implementation of the new e-mail system.

The following table compares the component categories within

this account for fiscal years 2003 and 2004.

EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

[In thousands of dollars]

2003 level 2004 Committee

recommendation

Capitol Division ............................................................................................................... 5,159 4,410

Operations ....................................................................................................................... 12,926 28,724

Technology Development Services .................................................................................. 20,810 25,059

IT Support Services ......................................................................................................... 44,221 48,995

Office Support Services .................................................................................................. 24,656 27,335

Staff Offices Division ...................................................................................................... 1,909 1,816

SMI Project ...................................................................................................................... 4,742 504

Total ................................................................................................................... 114,423 136,843

The Committee requests that the Sergeant at Arms provide to

the Committee a spending plan prior to the beginning of fiscal year

2004. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the

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

approval of the Committee.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $18,355,500

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 19,268,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 18,425,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $18,425,000 for miscellaneous items, a decrease of $843,000 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 2004 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE

ITEM

AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FISCAL

YEAR 2003 PUBLIC LAW 108–7

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL

YEAR 2004

DIFFERENCE

Resolution and reorganization reserve .................................................... $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $0

Unallocated .............................................................................................. 6,843,000 6,000,000 (¥843,000)

Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items) ................................... 600,000 900,000 ∂300,000

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursement (worker’s compensation) ..................................................................................................... 744,000 805,500 ∂61,500

Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 107–68, dated Nov. 12,

2001) ................................................................................................... 500,000 500,000 0

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program (S. Res. 193, dated Sep. 30, 1999,

as amended) (expires Sep. 30, 2004) ................................................ 350,000 350,000 0

John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 1992, S.

Res. 238, dated Jul. 1, 1994, and S. Res. 180 dated Sep. 30,

1999) (expires Sep. 30, 2004) ............................................................ 71,000 71,000 0

Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 7, 1962, as

amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000) ................................ 30,000 30,000 0

Foreign travel—Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated May 25,

1977) ................................................................................................... 125,000 125,000 0

Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96–499, dated

Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation) ................................... 1,750,000 1,750,000 0

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) .................................................................................... 200,000 250,000 ∂50,000

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 104–53,

dated Nov. 19, 1995) .......................................................................... 150,000 150,000 0

Postage .................................................................................................... 6,000 1 6,000 0

Stationery ................................................................................................. 16,500 2 16,500 0

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

amended) ............................................................................................. 2,500,000 3,000,000 ∂500,000

National Security Working Group (S. Res. 75, March 25, 1999) (expires

Dec. 31, 2004) .................................................................................... 700,000 700,000 0

Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105–275, dated Oct. 21,

1998) ................................................................................................... 950,000 950,000 0

Senate Child Care Center:

Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102–90,

dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103–50, dated Jul. 2, 1993 ............ 300,000 300,000 0

Training classes, conferences, & travel expenses as authorized

by Public Law 104–197, dated Sep. 16, 1996 ......................... 20,000 21,000 1,000

Total ....................................................................................... 18,355,500 18,425,000 ∂69,500

1 Postage Apportionment (Fiscal Year 2004): 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 2004):

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
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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 is a Committee on Rules and

Administration line item which 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.

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 Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each fiscal

year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate

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

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program.—This fellowship program

was first authorized by S. Res. 425, agreed to June 23, 1988, for

a 5-year period ending June 22, 1993, and reauthorized by S. Res.

193 through September 30, 2004. The authorized funding level of

$350,000 each fiscal year provides for up to 10 fellows each fiscal

year. The appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate.

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, 2004 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.

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
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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.

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

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

of training classes and conferences in connection with the provision

of child care services and for travel, transportation, and subsistence

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

Student Loan Repayment Program.—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, 2003 ............................................................................. $290,160,776

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 322,061,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 310,000,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 2004 of $310,000,000 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 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 $150,159 for a total of $450,477 per office, or

$45,047,700 for all 100 Senators.

The third component of the SOPOEA is for office expenses. Each

Senator’s office is allocated an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the following table, including the Committee on Rules

and Administration’s reallocations of the official mail. 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 entirely fungible. 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.

SENATORS’ PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE—FISCAL YEAR 2004

State

Admin. &

cler. assist.

allowance

10/1/2003

Legislative

assist.

allowance

10/1/2003

O.O.E.A.

allowance

10/1/2003

Official mail

distribution

10/1/2003

Total

allowance

10/1/2003

Alabama ........................................... $1,685,301 $450,477 $184,759 $68,459 $2,320,537

Alaska .............................................. 1,685,301 450,477 253,392 31,792 2,389,170

Arizona ............................................. 1,742,612 450,477 202,523 73,548 2,395,612

Arkansas .......................................... 1,685,301 450,477 169,716 51,466 2,305,494

California ......................................... 2,833,718 450,477 467,800 298,850 3,751,995

Colorado ........................................... 1,685,301 450,477 191,179 67,079 2,326,957

Connecticut ...................................... 1,685,301 450,477 161,284 55,709 2,297,062

Delaware .......................................... 1,685,301 450,477 128,567 32,742 2,264,345

Florida .............................................. 2,373,061 450,477 310,046 189,846 3,133,584

Georgia ............................................. 1,914,554 450,477 218,672 102,372 2,583,703

Hawaii .............................................. 1,685,301 450,477 280,466 35,466 2,416,244

Idaho ................................................ 1,685,301 450,477 165,403 37,403 2,301,181

Illinois .............................................. 2,143,806 450,477 267,064 128,339 2,861,347

Indiana ............................................. 1,799,927 450,477 196,985 80,685 2,447,389
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SENATORS’ PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE—FISCAL YEAR 2004—Continued

State

Admin. &

cler. assist.

allowance

10/1/2003

Legislative

assist.

allowance

10/1/2003

O.O.E.A.

allowance

10/1/2003

Official mail

distribution

10/1/2003

Total

allowance

10/1/2003

Iowa ................................................. 1,685,301 450,477 171,793 52,568 2,307,571

Kansas ............................................. 1,685,301 450,477 169,559 50,334 2,305,337

Kentucky ........................................... 1,685,301 450,477 178,986 63,661 2,314,764

Louisiana ......................................... 1,685,301 450,477 187,280 67,080 2,323,058

Maine ............................................... 1,685,301 450,477 148,960 38,510 2,284,738

Maryland .......................................... 1,742,612 450,477 172,454 71,754 2,365,543

Massachusetts ................................. 1,799,927 450,477 196,424 82,074 2,446,828

Michigan .......................................... 2,029,181 450,477 237,049 112,949 2,716,707

Minnesota ........................................ 1,742,612 450,477 189,424 69,224 2,382,513

Mississippi ....................................... 1,685,301 450,477 170,504 52,254 2,306,282

Missouri ........................................... 1,742,612 450,477 199,067 77,892 2,392,156

Montana ........................................... 1,685,301 450,477 162,813 34,813 2,298,591

Nebraska .......................................... 1,685,301 450,477 161,393 41,193 2,297,171

Nevada ............................................. 1,685,301 450,477 174,585 44,635 2,310,363

New Hampshire ................................ 1,685,301 450,477 143,598 37,048 2,279,376

New Jersey ....................................... 1,914,554 450,477 206,986 96,536 2,572,017

New Mexico ...................................... 1,685,301 450,477 167,514 42,439 2,303,292

New York .......................................... 2,503,707 450,477 323,122 177,572 3,277,306

North Carolina ................................. 1,914,554 450,477 218,009 105,609 2,583,040

North Dakota .................................... 1,685,301 450,477 150,612 31,387 2,286,390

Ohio .................................................. 2,086,494 450,477 257,755 127,805 2,794,726

Oklahoma ......................................... 1,685,301 450,477 181,832 58,707 2,317,610

Oregon .............................................. 1,685,301 450,477 190,850 57,975 2,326,628

Pennsylvania .................................... 2,143,806 450,477 265,200 136,225 2,859,483

Rhode Island .................................... 1,685,301 450,477 139,286 34,686 2,275,064

South Carolina ................................. 1,685,301 450,477 174,774 64,324 2,310,552

South Dakota ................................... 1,685,301 450,477 152,483 32,283 2,288,261

Tennessee ........................................ 1,742,612 450,477 195,781 79,481 2,388,870

Texas ................................................ 2,577,044 450,477 362,333 212,883 3,389,854

Utah ................................................. 1,685,301 450,477 170,720 42,720 2,306,498

Vermont ............................................ 1,685,301 450,477 137,321 31,746 2,273,099

Virginia ............................................ 1,857,240 450,477 196,224 89,674 2,503,941

Washington ...................................... 1,799,927 450,477 215,829 80,029 2,466,233

West Virginia ................................... 1,685,301 450,477 149,151 43,576 2,284,929

Wisconsin ......................................... 1,742,612 450,477 193,156 73,931 2,386,245

Wyoming ........................................... 1,685,301 450,477 153,788 30,663 2,289,566

TOTAL .................................. 91,020,901 22,523,850 10,064,471 3,800,000 123,609,222

× 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

GRAND TOTAL ..................... 182,041,802 45,047,700 20,128,942 7,600,000 247,218,444

According to the most recent employment data compiled by the

Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2003, there were 4,090 individuals employed in Senators’ offices throughout the United States

and covered by this appropriation.

U.S. SENATORS’ STAFF AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1993–2001 AND APRIL 30, 2003

Year Number of

Staff

1993 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,262

1994 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,142

1995 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,112

1996 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3,959

1997 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,044

1998 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,022

1999 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,039

2000 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,072

2001 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3,964
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U.S. SENATORS’ STAFF AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1993–2001 AND APRIL 30, 2003—Continued

Year Number of

Staff

2002 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,121

2003 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4,090

In addition to providing funds for compensation of employees

within Senators’ offices, this appropriation also provides for agency

contributions for those employees; that is, the Senate’s share, as an

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

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

Budget requests for this account prepared by the Financial Clerk

must be based on both experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2004 request for this account anticipates $73,147,000 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, 2003 ............................................................................. $300,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 300,000

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. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance for administrative and clerical assistance.

SEC. 2. This provision eliminates the ceiling for payment of expenses of the majority and minority conferences.

SEC. 3. This section includes several provisions relating to the

Senate Commission on Art. It (1) addresses the authority of the

Senate Commission on Art with regard to works of art, historical

objects, documents, or material relating to historical matters, or exhibits for placement or exhibition in the Senate Wing of the Capitol

or the Senate Office Buildings; (2) provides the Commission the authority to establish Advisory Boards to assist the Commission in

the performance of its duties, and to reimburse members of such

Boards the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties; (3) establishes a Senate Preservation Fund;

and (4) includes two administrative changes relative to the Senate

Commission on Art.

SEC. 4. This provision increases the statutory limit for expenses

for orientation seminars sponsored by the Secretary of the Senate
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or Sergeant at Arms from $10,000 to $25,000. The limit was last

adjusted over 10 years ago.

SEC. 5. This provision authorizes increase in the expense allowances for certain officers of the Senate.

SEC. 6. This provision increases by one each, the number of consultants authorized for the majority and minority leaders for fiscal

year 2004.

JOINT ITEMS

JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. ...........................

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... ...........................

Committee recommendation ................................................................. $1,250,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,250,000 for

the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $3,658,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 3,988,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,988,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,988,000 for

the Joint Economic Committee. This is an increase of $330,000 over

the enacted level needed for cost-of-living increases and two additional positions.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $7,593,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 8,112,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 8,112,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,112,000 for

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

an increase of $519,000 over the enacted level primarily to accommodate cost-of-living increases.

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $2,981,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,236,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,236,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,236,000 for

the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928. The decrease below the current level is due to several one-time expenditures in fiscal year 2003.

CAPITOL GUIDE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $3,035,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 3,511,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,511,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,511,000 for

the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office. This provides for 70

full-time equivalent employees.
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STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 30,000

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

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 108th

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 ................................................................................................... $207,000,000

Expenses ................................................................................................. 33,000,000

Total, Capitol Police .................................................................... 240,000,000

The Committee recommends $240,000,000 for the U.S. Capitol

Police. A significant increase is provided in the salaries account to

increase the size of the force, improve training, and improve the

administrative infrastructure of the agency.

While the Committee supports USCP’s efforts to enhance security for the Capitol complex by increasing the force size, the Committee is concerned there is not a strategic plan to guide this endeavor. USCP is strongly encouraged, working with GAO, to develop expeditiously a strategic plan and vision for the Department,

including staffing requirements, with a framework in place prior to

conference with the other body.

It has come to the attention of the Committee that the Chief Administrative Officer position will soon become vacant. This position

was established by law to assist the USCP in its efforts to address

budget, financial, human resource, and information technology

management deficiencies. As the USCP continues to respond to demands associated with post-September 11 issues, including unprecedented growth and challenges associated with upgrading and

modifying their existing administrative infrastructure, it is essential that this position be filled quickly and with a highly qualified

individual. This should be done while ensuring that merit principles are followed in the selection process. Therefore, the Committee directs the Chief of the Capitol Police to consult with the

Comptroller General on the recruiting and selection process used to

fill the CAO position. The Chief should also consult with the Comptroller General prior to the appointment of the new CAO.

SALARIES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $174,533,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 218,268,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 207,000,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $207,000,000 for

the salaries of the U.S. Capitol Police [USCP]. The increase of

$32,467,000 is needed primarily to increase staffing over the fiscal

year 2003 approved level, for a total approved level of 2,106 FTEs,

as well as accommodate cost of living pay increases and new benefit programs. The recommendation includes 1,717 sworn officers

(1,771 positions), consistent with the recommendation of several security studies of USCP postings conducted in the last few years.

Owing to the slow hiring of civilian staff in fiscal year 2003, coupled with the lack of a strategic plan, the Committee has reduced

salary funding from the requested level for fiscal year 2004 for civilian positions. A total of 389 civilian FTE (451 positions) are included, an increase of 63 FTE over fiscal year 2003.

The Committee notes that the force size will have grown by 500

officers by the end of fiscal year 2004 compared to fiscal year 2002,

an increase of 39 percent.

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.

The Committee notes GAO’s ongoing oversight of USCP administrative issues, including strategic planning and human resource

management. The Committee expects to review GAO’s first semiannual report on these matters prior to conference with the other

body. GAO’s findings and recommendations could alter the Committee’s recommendation for the USCP staffing.

GENERAL EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 1 ........................................................................... $65,675,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 72,242,000

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

1 Includes $37,758,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends $33,000,000 for general expenses of

the Capitol Police, an increase of $4,083,000 over fiscal year 2003,

excluding the supplemental. The Committee notes that fiscal year

2003 ‘‘savings’’ of approximately $10,000,000 from the salaries account are being redeployed for fiscal year 2004 expense requirements.

Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and

dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.

The Committee has fully funded the USCP request for a mounted horse unit.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1001. The Committee has included a routine provision

which allows for funds to be transferred between the ‘‘Salaries’’ and

‘‘General expenses’’ accounts.

SEC. 1002. This provision authorizes Capitol Police to carry a

weapon that is different from the weapon furnished by the Department during periods when the member or officer is not on duty.
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Such weapons would be specifically authorized by the USCP but

would not be purchased with appropriated funds.

SEC. 1003. This provision clarifies authority of USCP counsel to

appear before courts. The authority is similar to that provided to

House and Senate counsels, and is necessary since House and Senate counsels are no longer responsible for Capitol Police and Police

Board legal representation.

SEC. 1004. This section redefines the jurisdictional authority of

the Capitol Police for purposes of implementing effectively the

truck interdiction program.

The Committee emphasizes that this extended jurisdiction is intended for the sole purpose of implementing the truck interdiction

program. The Chief of the Capitol Police is to issue a written policy, to be approved by the Capitol Police Board and submitted to

the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and appropriate authorizing committees, for implementing the extended jurisdiction authority.

SEC. 1005. This provision provides Capitol Police retirement benefits to the hazardous material team members in a manner similar

to that which is provided to other Federal firefighters and law enforcement officers.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $2,157,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,518,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,255,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,255,000 for

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

of $98,000 over fiscal year 2003. Funding is not recommended for

an additional FTE, pending completion of the ongoing general management review being conducted by the General Accounting Office.

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $31,892,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 33,993,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 33,612,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $33,612,000 for

the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended represents an increase of $1,720,000 over the enacted level to cover all

mandatory and price level increases and one additional FTE.

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

The Committee has recommended a funding level of

$357,794,000 and an FTE level of 1,470 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol. Excluded are House items which are traditionally left for consideration by that body.

The following table shows the request and the Committee recommendation:
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Appropriation

Fiscal year— 2004 2003 recommendation appropriation 1 2004 request

General Administration .................................................................. $58,957,000 $158,570,000 $71,697,000

Capitol Building ............................................................................. 32,985,000 52,368,000 27,777,000

Capitol Grounds ............................................................................. 8,302,000 6,986,000 6,986,000

Senate Office Buildings ................................................................. 64,449,000 66,063,000 63,388,000

Capitol Power Plant ....................................................................... 124,300,000 102,157,000 88,979,000

Library Buildings and Grounds ...................................................... 37,277,000 47,108,000 41,620,000

Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds .......................................... 63,885,000 2,970,000 3,308,000

Botanic Garden .............................................................................. 6,063,000 10,919,000 6,239,000

Capitol Visitor Center .................................................................... ............................ ............................ 47,800,000

Total .................................................................................. 396,218,000 447,141,000 357,794,000

1 Reflects Supplemental funding totaling $63,919,000.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $58,957,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 158,570,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 71,697,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,697,000 for

general administration. This will accommodate an FTE level of

315. A total of $4,200,000 is made available until September 30,

2008.

The reduction from the budget request reflects the movement of

47 full-time equivalent employees and associated costs to the Capitol Power Plant account which more appropriately should be managed by that jurisdiction (Emergency Management and Control

Systems Branch, the Electrical Power Branch, and the Electronics

Engineering Division). In addition, the projects to replace high-voltage switchgear have been moved to the respective jurisdictions

where the projects will be implemented. Finally, the Committee

has recommended funds for the purchase of the alternate computing facility through the transfer of funds originally made available in Public Law 107–38, the fiscal year 2001 supplemental rather than through a new appropriation as requested by the AOC.

However, the Committee is concerned that there is no comprehensive plan for the use of the full facility. Without such a plan prior

to conference on this bill, the Committee will be reluctant to support the purchase of this facility this year.

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 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $39,690,000 $35,814,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 8,530,000 8,530,000
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION—Continued

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 23,782,000 22,444,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 328,000 305,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 72,584,000 67,347,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Energy Conservation & Management Studies ................................................................ 245,000 ............................

AOC Procurement Training Initiative .............................................................................. 150,000 150,000

Bucket Truck ................................................................................................................... 75,000 ............................

Flat Bed Truck ................................................................................................................. 44,000 ............................

Conduct Energy Survey of Capitol Complex ................................................................... 1,600,000 ............................

Replace High Voltage Switchgear in 9 Buildings .......................................................... 18,672,000 ............................

Capitol Complex Master Plan ......................................................................................... 4,200,000 4,200,000

Alternate Computer Facility ............................................................................................ 61,000,000 ............................

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 85,986,000 4,350,000

Total, General Administration ........................................................................... 158,570,000 71,697,000

Strategic Planning.—The Committee acknowledges that the Architect has submitted a draft strategic plan for the agency, and recognizes the important milestone this represents for the AOC. It is

consistent with recommendations made by the General Accounting

Office and helps provide a template for AOC operations. The plan

should not be finalized until a Chief Operating Officer is appointed

and has an opportunity to amend the plan wherever necessary. In

addition, it must be accompanied by performance measures that

will help to ensure the agency’s goals are achieved. Further, once

finalized this plan should be viewed as a dynamic document, to be

used to guide day-to-day agency practices as well as long-range

plans.

Project Management.—The Committee continues to be concerned

about project management in the AOC. The GAO Report on Management and Accountability (GAO–03–231) noted that the implementation of project management best practices has been uneven

throughout the Agency. The Committee directs the AOC to identify

core competencies for project managers and contracting officers,

and to use these core competencies as part of its process of the

evaluation of current project managers and contracting officers and

its hiring practices for new employees in these areas. Further, the

Committee directs the AOC to review project management workforce improvement initiatives such as the Defense Acquisition

Workforce Improvement Act and establish a comparable formal

AOC program that incorporates professional standards and requirements, and implement a training development program in fiscal year 2004 to assure the continued development of core competencies.

A report must be submitted to the Committee no later than 120

days after the enactment of this Act that (1) describes and identifies the core competency program that will be used; (2) outlines

how they are being used in the hiring process; (3) outlines the proposed core competency training program for fiscal year 2004; and
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(4) presents an overall plan that details the grade, title, organizational location, funding sources, and project assignment of all onboard and planned project managers, including total FTEs required

in fiscal year 2004.

Capital Improvements Plan.—The Committee is pleased to learn

that the Architect has developed a formalized planning process that

will result in a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan [CIP] that will

enable the Congress to assess its outyear construction requirements and associated costs. The Committee understands that a request for documentation needed to accomplish the CIP process has

been included as part of AOC’s internal call for development of the

fiscal year 2005 budget request, and that this will facilitate preparation of the first annual CIP in September 2003. Therefore, the

Committee anticipates that the AOC will include a CIP as an appendix to its formal fiscal year 2005 budget request. Additionally,

the Committee expects that the CIP will include realistic cost projections for future consideration. The Committee also expects the

AOC to include an outline of its planning process showing how that

process will obtain necessary congressional approvals of CIP Components.

Personnel Issues.—The Committee is concerned with the rate of

growth in AOC administrative areas. The Architect is requested to

conduct an in-depth analysis of all administrative positions to ensure that the positions are required for the conduct of business,

that they are aligned to the AOC strategic plan, and that they are

accurately assigned. This analysis should be made in conjunction

with the superintendent’s administrative staffs to eliminate duplication. The Committee reminds the Architect that previous report

language instructed the exploration of contracting out some of

these positions and strongly encourages the Architect to pursue

contractor support in lieu of FTEs.

In conjunction with this review, the Architect is directed to provide a separate study on the feasibility of the design and implementation of a cost accounting system that will allow charging jurisdictions for overhead services, as well as track costs. Additionally, the system design should allow accounting for the multiple

charges of funding and FTEs to various accounts that are common

characteristics of temporary projects and service employees. The

Architect will provide to the Committees the analysis of General

Administration positions and the study of the cost accounting system within 180 days of the passage of the bill.

Recycling.—The Committee is encouraged by the progress with

the AOC’s recycling program. The Committee directs the Architect,

in cooperation with the Senate Sergeant at Arms and any other appropriate Legislative Branch agencies, to implement the recommendations of the best practices review and to further develop

and continue implementation of a pilot project to address electronic

equipment waste recycling. The Committee expects the Architect to

continue to provide quarterly reports on the recycling program, including the pilot electronic waste initiative.

Fire-Retardant Paint.—The Committee recognizes the potential

benefits of intumescent paint as a fire retardant. The Architect is

directed to undertake an in-depth evaluation of the unique properties of this particular paint and how it could be used as a fire
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retardant. If this evaluation proves the value of using intumescent

paint, the Committee urges its utilization wherever appropriate in

Congressional buildings.

CAPITOL BUILDING

Appropriations, 2003 1 ........................................................................... $32,985,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 52,368,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 27,777,000

1 Reflects $1,100,000 supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $27,777,000 for

necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the

Capitol. Of this, $12,302,000 is available until September 30, 2008. The recommendation is $24,591,000 below the budget request

primarily owing to the reduction in funds for the Capitol Building

Master Plan Phase II as full funding is premature at this time.

The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL BUILDING

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $9,582,000 $9,582,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 3,185,000 3,185,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 504,000 504,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget ................................................................................... 13,468,000 13,468,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

ADA Requirements .......................................................................................................... 132,000 132,000

Elevator/Escalator Modernization Program ..................................................................... 750,000 750,000

Replacement of Minton Tile ............................................................................................ 525,000 525,000

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

Wayfinding and ADA Signage ......................................................................................... 130,000 130,000

Bird Control System ........................................................................................................ 170,000 170,000

CVC Operations ............................................................................................................... 891,000 ............................

Study, Design, and Condition Assessment ..................................................................... 630,000 630,000

Minor Construction .......................................................................................................... 5,000,000 1,800,000

U.S. Capitol Master Plan Phase 2 .................................................................................. 26,500,000 6,000,000

Improvements in the Rotunda ........................................................................................ 672,000 672,000

Restore Shutters & Upgrade Window Lighting ............................................................... 400,000 400,000

Presidential Inaugural Stands ........................................................................................ 2,800,000 2,800,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 38,900,000 14,309,000

Total, Capitol Building ...................................................................................... 52,368,000 27,777,000

CAPITOL GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $8,302,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 6,986,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,986,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,986,000 for

Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings, and
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the Capitol Power Plant, of which $685,000 shall remain available

until September 30, 2008. The amount recommended is $1,316,000 below the fiscal year

2003 enacted level owing to a one-time power requirements appropriation for fiscal year 2003. The FTE authorized level will remain

at 69, including any temporary construction staff assigned to

projects.

The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL GROUNDS

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $4,539,000 $4,539,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 1,430,000 1,430,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 192,000 192,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 140,000 140,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 6,301,000 6,301,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Renovation Former D.C. Lights ....................................................................................... 435,000 435,000

Wayfinding & ADA Compliant Signage ........................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... 150,000 150,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 685,000 685,000

Total, Capitol Grounds ...................................................................................... 6,986,000 6,986,000

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $64,449,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 66,063,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 63,388,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $63,388,000 for

maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which $17,433,000

shall remain available until September 30, 2008.

The FTE authorized level is 556 FTEs, including any temporary

construction staff assigned to Senate projects.

The following table displays the budget detail.

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $28,776,000 $28,776,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 8,101,000 8,101,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 5,102,000 5,102,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 1,326,000 1,326,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 1,840,000 1,840,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 45,145,000 45,145,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Refinish Historic Woodwork ............................................................................................ 300,000 300,000
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SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS—Continued

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

Repair/Replace Marble Floors & Clean Arch Surfaces ................................................... 510,000 510,000

Renovate Restrooms, ADA, DSOB ................................................................................... 2,692,000 2,692,000

Renovate Restrooms, ADA, HSOB ................................................................................... 1,724,000 1,724,000

Minor Construction .......................................................................................................... 5,000,000 5,000,000

Study, Design, and Condition Assessment ..................................................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000

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

Wayfinding & ADA Signage, SOB ................................................................................... 1,133,000 1,133,000

Replace Elevator, Webster Hall ...................................................................................... 495,000 495,000

Replace Doors 3rd Floor Balcony .................................................................................... 349,000 349,000

Replace Steam Humidifiers, HSOB ................................................................................. 4,715,000 ............................

Replace H.V. Switchgear, SOB ........................................................................................ ............................ 2,040,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 20,918,000 18,243,000

Total, Senate Office Buildings .......................................................................... 66,063,000 63,388,000

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

Appropriations, 2003 1 ........................................................................... $124,300,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 102,157,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 88,979,000

1 Includes $22,679,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $88,979,000 for

the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is supplemented by

$4,400,000 in reimbursements. Of the amount provided,

$38,402,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2008.

The FTE authorized level will be 141, including any temporary

construction staff assigned to projects.

The increase above the current level reflects the movement of 47

FTE from the general administration appropriation. Other items

which more appropriately belong in the Capitol Power Plant jurisdiction have also been moved from general administration. The

other significant change from the request is the reduction of

$18,779,000 from the West Refrigeration Plant expansion, which

was funded in the fiscal year 2003 supplemental appropriation. The

recommended budget includes the final installation of funds required to complete the expansion of the West Refrigeration Plant.

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, 78 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.
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FISCAL YEAR 2004 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS

Purchase of electrical energy .............................................................................................................................. $23,350,000

Purchase of natural gas ...................................................................................................................................... 4,529,000

Purchase of steam ............................................................................................................................................... 456,000

Purchase of chilled water .................................................................................................................................... 400,000

Purchase of coal .................................................................................................................................................. 3,466,000

Purchase of oil ..................................................................................................................................................... 2,000,000

Water and sewer payments ................................................................................................................................. 4,962,000

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 39,163,000

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 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ........................................................................................................ $6,810,000 $10,686,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel .................................................................. 33,698,000 33,698,000

Other Services ............................................................................................................. 2,412,000 3,750,000

Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 6,271,000 6,294,000

Reimbursement ........................................................................................................... (4,400,000) (4,400,000)

Subtotal, Operating Budget .......................................................................... 44,791,000 50,028,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Upgrade CAD Drawings for CPP ................................................................................. 85,000 85,000

Emergency Shoring and Repairs to Tunnels .............................................................. 100,000 100,000

Contract Svs: Energy Conservation & Mgmt Studies ................................................. .............................. 245,000

Bucket Truck ............................................................................................................... .............................. 75,000

Flat Bed Truck ............................................................................................................ .............................. 44,000

Repair South Capitol Street Steam Line .................................................................... 711,000 711,000

West Refrigeration Plant Expansion ........................................................................... 40,800,000 22,021,000

Study, Design, and Condition Assessment ................................................................. 2,380,000 2,380,000

Replace Utility Tunnel Expansion Joints ..................................................................... 440,000 440,000

Replace Stokers, Boilers 1&2 ..................................................................................... 1,200,000 1,200,000

Install Emergency Egress, Tunnel Access .................................................................. 350,000 350,000

Install Oil Storage Tanks ............................................................................................ 4,200,000 4,200,000

Installation of Distributed Control System ................................................................. 6,500,000 6,500,000

Intrinsic Health Monitoring System ............................................................................ 600,000 600,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ............................................................................... 57,366,000 38,951,000

Total, Capitol Power Plant (net) ................................................................... 102,157,000 88,979,000

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $37,277,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 47,108,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 41,620,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $41,620,000 for

the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and grounds by

the Architect of the Capitol, of which $23,747,000 shall remain

available until September 30, 2008. The recommendation is

$4,343,000 above the enacted amount for fiscal year 2003 and
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$5,488,000 below the budget request. The FTE ceiling is 153, including any temporary construction staff assigned to projects.

The reduction from the budget request reflects the deferral of

lower-priority projects. The increase from the enacted level reflects

such projects as a new water tank at the Ft. Meade, MD storage

location; replacing the halon fire suppression system; projects

aimed at compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA]

requirements; contract support for the Culpeper Audio-Visual Conservation Center which will become operational in fiscal year 2004;

and the construction of security vaults for ‘‘Platinum and Gold’’

rated materials.

The following table displays the budget detail.

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $9,883,000 $9,883,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 2,509,000 2,509,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 585,000 585,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 193,000 193,000

Land and Structures ....................................................................................................... 65,000 65,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 13,235,000 13,235,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

ADA Requirements .......................................................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Preservation Environmental Monitoring .......................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Restore Decorative Painting ........................................................................................... 110,000 110,000

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

Book Storage Facility, Ft. Meade Support ...................................................................... 580,000 580,000

Replace Partition Supports, JMMB ................................................................................. 300,000 300,000

Replace Compact Stack Safety, JMMB ........................................................................... 600,000 600,000

Repair Deteriorated Wood Panels ................................................................................... 190,000 190,000

Painting of Interior Arches, TJB ...................................................................................... 170,000 170,000

Culpeper Support ............................................................................................................ 1,263,000 1,263,000

Fire Extinguishers ............................................................................................................ 75,000 75,000

Fire Safety Project Management ..................................................................................... 250,000 250,000

Repair Life Safety Deficiencies ....................................................................................... 800,000 800,000

Minor Construction .......................................................................................................... 2,500,000 1,000,000

Replace Halon Fire Suppression System ........................................................................ 1,997,000 1,997,000

Extend/Upgrade Fire Alarm ............................................................................................. 504,000 504,000

ADA Modifications, Pickford Theater .............................................................................. 424,000 424,000

ADA Modifications, SW Entrance, JMMB ......................................................................... 1,280,000 1,280,000

Collection Security .......................................................................................................... 1,713,000 1,713,000

Landscaping, Ft. Meade .................................................................................................. 1,400,000 1,400,000

Elevator Modernization .................................................................................................... 1,342,000 1,342,000

Remove 4 Escalators, JMMB ........................................................................................... 1,370,000 ............................

Water Tank, Ft. Meade .................................................................................................... 4,103,000 4,103,000

Study, Design, and Condition Assessment ..................................................................... 12,602,000 8,156,000

Replace H.V. Switchgear, LOC ........................................................................................ ............................ 1,828,000

Total, Project Budget ......................................................................................... 33,873,000 28,385,000

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds ............................................................... 47,108,000 41,620,000
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CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. 1 $63,885,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 2,970,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,308,000

1 Includes $40,140,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends $3,308,000 for Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds, an increase of $338,000 over the budget request

of the amount provided, $2,075,000 shall remain available until

September 30, 2008. The Committee has added 3 FTE to establish

a core team capable of appropriately managing Capitol Police facilities.

The following table displays the budget detail.

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee

recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ ............................ $338,000

Rent, Communications, & Utilities ................................................................................. $400,000 400,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 175,000 175,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 575,000 913,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Replace Ceiling Tiles ...................................................................................................... 320,000 320,000

Study, Design, and Condition Assessment ..................................................................... 500,000 500,000

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

CPHQ Elevator Modernization ......................................................................................... 575,000 575,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 2,395,000 2,395,000

Total, Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds .................................................... 2,970,000 3,308,000

BOTANIC GARDEN

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $6,063,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 10,919,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,239,000

The Committee recommends $6,239,000 for salaries and expenses of the Botanic Garden, of which $202,000 is to remain available

until September 30, 2008. The decrease below the request relates

principally to the deferral of the Bartholdi Park and Fountain Restoration project. The authorized FTE level is 56, including any temporary construction staff assigned to projects.

The following table displays the budget detail.

BOTANIC GARDEN

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $3,889,000 $3,889,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 7,000 7,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 688,000 688,000
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BOTANIC GARDEN—Continued

[Request versus recommendation]

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 401,000 401,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 60,000 60,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 5,045,000 5,045,000

FISCAL YEAR 2004 PROJECT BUDGET

Partnership Support ........................................................................................................ 450,000 450,000

CAFM Data Capture (Bartholdi Project) ......................................................................... 50,000 50,000

Minor Construction .......................................................................................................... 400,000 ............................

Damper Control, D.C. Village .......................................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Environmental Control System Replacement .................................................................. 100,000 100,000

Conservatory Electronic Systems .................................................................................... 90,000 90,000

West Gallery Exhibit ........................................................................................................ 202,000 202,000

Bartholdi Park and Fountain .......................................................................................... 4,280,000 ............................

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... 202,000 202,000

Subtotal, Project Budget ................................................................................... 5,874,000 1,194,000

Total, Botanic Garden ....................................................................................... 10,919,000 6,239,000

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. ...........................

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... ...........................

Committee recommendation ................................................................. $47,800,000

The Committee recommends $47,800,000 for additional funds

needed to complete the Capitol Visitor Center project. This amount

is based on the General Accounting Office’s review of the project

and its assessment of a cost-to-complete estimate prepared by a

third party with expertise in construction cost analysis. The cost

estimate is based on completing the base project without changes

to the current scope. The revised estimate does not reflect potential

risks and uncertainties that are beyond the breadth of normal construction contingencies.

The Committee continues to be concerned with the management

of the Capitol Visitor Center Project, specifically the lack of timely

communication, receipt of conflicting information, and inadequate

and inaccurate reporting on project and financial status. Commonly

held project management best practices, such as tracking cost-tocomplete, have not been used. Requests for obligation authority

and reprogramming actions have been received too late to allow the

Committee sufficient time to exercise its oversight role without

jeopardizing schedule and cost. Given these conditions, the Committee has serious reservations about providing additional funding

under the control of the Architect without better management practices. The Architect must take immediate action to remedy this situation and put in place the requisite controls. This Committee

wishes to emphasize that the Architect has no higher priority than

to ensure the completion of the CVC without delay and in a fiscally

responsible manner.

The Committee also directs the Architect to develop a risk mitigation plan, and institute a global project cost coding and tracking

system for all costs, to ensure to the extent practicable there will
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not be additional cost requirements to complete the project in a

timely fashion without jeopardizing quality.

The Architect may not obligate any of these funds without receiving a recommendation from the Capitol Preservation Commission

and approved obligation plans from the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1101. A provision has been included authorizing the Architect to lease space, subject to the normal approval processes.

SEC. 1102. This provision transfers funds from amounts made

available in Public Law 107–38 for the purchase of the alternate

computing facility. The transfer is effective September 30, 2004.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

The Committee recommends a total of $522,747,000 for the Library of Congress, an increase of $19,572,000 over the fiscal year

2003 level. Increases are provided to accommodate all mandatory

pay and price level increases, as well as to increase programs in

selected areas such as the Veterans History Project. In addition to

the appropriation, the Library estimates receipts of $36,514,000,

funds from gifts and trusts totaling $16,370,000, and revolving

funds totaling $104,525,000. Total funds available to support Library operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are

expected to be $727,828,000 in fiscal year 2004 under the Committee recommendation.

The following table displays the Committee recommendation for

the Libray of Congress appropriations compared to the budget request and the fiscal year 2003 level.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2003 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥)

2003

appropriation Budget estimate

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 361,644 380,386 367,539 ∂5,895 ¥12,847

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 354,794 373,536 360,689 ∂5,895 ¥12,847

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................... 38,971 48,290 48,290 ∂9,319 ............................

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥29,472 ¥29,664 ¥29,664 ¥192 ............................

Subtotal, Copyright Office ............................................................................................................................ 9,499 18,626 18,626 ∂9,127 ............................

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses .......................................................................................... 88,250 96,267 91,726 ∂3,476 ¥4,541Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and expenses ............................................................... 50,632 51,706 51,706 ∂1,074 ............................

Total, Library of Congress ............................................................................................................................ 503,175 540,135 522,747 ∂19,572 ¥17,388
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SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003: 1

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $361,644,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥6,850,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 354,794,000

Budget estimate, 2004:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 380,386,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥6,850,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 373,536,000

Committee recommendation:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 367,539,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥6,850,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 360,689,000

1 Includes $5,500,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $360,689,000 for

salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves authority to spend receipts of $6,850,000 in fiscal year 2004. This is

$12,847,000 below the request and $5,895,000 above the enacted

level.

The Committee recommends the following changes from the

budget request:

¥$5,500,000 from the public address system. This was funded in the fiscal year 2003 supplemental.

¥$3,153,000 from police staffing. The Committee has approved $1,688,000 and 19 new FTE. The Committee believes

the full request is premature, pending the merger with the

U.S. Capitol Police. The Committee expects police officers will

be selected and hired in a manner which will not impede the

merger. Funding is provided for officers at the rank of private

only (38 positions, 19 FTE’s).

¥$1,000,000 from security enhancement plan requirements,

pending the merger with the USCP.

¥$1,927,000 from inventory management, pending an update of the 1997 LOC security plan.

¥$2,000,000 from mail costs.

¥$919,000 from mass deacidification.

¥$784,000 from arrearage reduction.

¥$384,000 from the Integrated Library System.

¥$1,300,000 from space management.

¥$380,000 from retail sales. The amount provided, $335,000

and 1 FTE, is sufficient to initiate this new activity.

¥$250,000 from the National Film Preservation Foundation,

pending authorization.

∂$4,000,000 for Adventures of the American Mind.

∂$500,000 to develop permanent exhibits of the LincolnDouglas Debates and the Underground Railroad at historic

Alumni Hall in Galesburg, Illinois in cooperation with Knox

College.

∂$500,000 for ongoing activities related to the Louisiana

Purchase Bicentennial Exhibition.
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¥$250,000 from the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Global Legal Information Network.—Improvements and modifications to the Global Legal Information Network [GLIN] shall be limited to those necessary to provide an online digital law library of

the official, authentic text of laws and related legal information for

exclusive use by government authorities from jurisdictions around

the globe or international organizations that contribute official authenticated texts of laws, regulations, and related legal material to

the database. In implementing improvements and modifications to

GLIN, the Law Librarian shall ensure that GLIN is not duplicative

of products and services offered in the private sector and does not

compete with the private sector legal information service providers.

Budget Justification.—The Library of Congress currently organizes its budget justification by program and office. Program funding is not directly linked with the Library’s goals and objectives

and there is no discussion regarding how management challenges

affect funding needs. Additionally, the justification is unclear with

respect to how many FTEs have been approved by programs and/

or offices. The current organization of the justification makes it difficult to see how the resources are organized to accomplish the mission and strategic goals and objectives of the organization. It is also

difficult to tell what a reasonable level of effort would be for each

program and what would happen if programs were reduced or

eliminated. The justification could be strengthened if it were linked

with the Library’s strategic plan and if it were clearer with respect

to the impact of management challenges on funding needs and

FTEs.

Beginning in fiscal year 2005, the Committee directs the Library

of Congress to restructure its budget justification by linking it with

the Library’s mission, strategic goals and objectives, and enabling

infrastructure statement. The justification should present the Library’s programs in the following categories: (1) Mission Programs

and (2) Support Operations. For each category, the justification

should show: (1) how many FTE’s are needed and why, (2) how new

programs relate to existing programs, and (3) the level of effort for

each program. Finally, the budget justification should discuss the

major issues and challenges expected in each program for the coming year and for the life expectancy of the program.
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COPYRIGHT OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $38,971,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥29,472,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 9,499,000

Budget estimate, 2004:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 48,290,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥29,664,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 18,626,000

Committee recommendation:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 48,290,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥29,664,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 18,626,000

The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of

$18,626,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to

spend receipts of $29,664,000 in fiscal year 2004, for a total of

$48,290,000. This is the same as the budget request and provides

for all pay and price level increases, and $2,100,000 for information

technology reengineering.

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 1 ........................................................................... $88,250,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 96,267,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 91,726,000

1 Reflects $1,863,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $91,726,000 for

the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended is

an increase of $3,476,000 over the fiscal year 2003 level and is sufficient to cover all mandatory pay and price level increases. The reduction of $4,541,000 is taken from the Alternate Computing Facility equipment ($1,787,000), funded in the fiscal year 2003 supplemental, and contract services ($2,754,000).

The Committee has approved the Congressional Research Service’s requests for the reprogramming of personnel funds into contracting services for the past several years because of CRS’ inability to fill timely all authorized full-time equivalent [FTE] positions.

While CRS is making progress in filling vacant FTE, the Committee is not approving the fiscal year 2004 request for additional

contract funds because the Committee believes that additional personnel funds will continue to be available for required contracting

support, and the need for contracting support should decline as vacant FTE are filled. The Committee directs CRS as part of its fiscal

year 2004 Operating Plan to prioritize the use of available contracting resources and projected under-execution of FTE funds to

meet workload requirements, including the new fiscal year 2004

funding requests. Finally, the Committee expects the Library will

focus on obtaining best value for its contracting expenditures.
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BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $50,632,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 51,706,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 51,706,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,706,000 for

salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped. This is an increase of $1,074,000 over the fiscal year

2003 level needed to accommodate mandatory pay and price level

increases.

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. 1201–1202. The Committee has included two routine administrative provisions carried in prior years.

SEC. 1203. The Committee has included a technical provision requested by the Library of Congress relative to the audio-visual conservation site in Culpeper, VA.

SEC. 1204. The Committee has included a provision for voluntary

separation incentive payment authority for the Congressional Research Service. This authorizes CRS to offer incentive payments to

up to 40 employees who retire or voluntarily leave Federal service

before March 31, 2004. The Committee has been advised by CRS

that it is their intent to use this authority to effect a reorganization

of certain divisions within CRS while at the same time retool and

reengineer the skill sets needed to maintain effective business operations and mission accomplishment. The Committee expects to be

notified of plans to utilize this authority.

SEC. 1205. This provision establishes an effective date for the

LOC/USCP police merger.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $89,557,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 91,111,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 91,111,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $91,111,000, an increase of $1,554,000 over the enacted level. Funding is sufficient

to cover all estimated printing requirements for fiscal year 2004.

The following table compares the component categories within

this account for fiscal year 2003. 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 2003 Requested 2004 Recommended 2004

Congressional Record Program .................................................................. $19,417,000 $20,823,000

Miscellaneous publications ........................................................................ 5,643,000 5,696,000

Miscellaneous printing and binding .......................................................... 16,815,000 18,344,000

Details to Congress ................................................................................... 2,322,000 2,430,000

Document envelopes and document franks .............................................. 952,000 1,121,000

Business and committee calendars .......................................................... 2,300,000 2,880,000

Bills, resolutions, and amendments .......................................................... 8,051,000 9,546,000

Committee reports ..................................................................................... 2,769,000 3,108,000

Documents ................................................................................................. 3,055,000 3,264,000

Hearings ..................................................................................................... 19,894,000 22,011,000

Committee prints ....................................................................................... 2,464,000 1,888,000

Funding for 2001 orders ............................................................................ 5,875,000

Total .............................................................................................. 89,557,000 91,111,000 $91,111,000

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $29,468,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 34,456,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 34,456,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $34,456,000.

This provides for mandatory pay and price level increases and 3

additional employees for a total of 145 FTE. The amount recommended will also enable GPO to replace obsolete technology for

the GPO Access system. Additional employees are provided for Depository Library Distribution to manage and expand the Federal

Depository Library Program electronic collection.

This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses associated

with the distribution of Government documents to depository and

international exchange libraries, the cataloging and indexing of

Government publications, and the distribution of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of Congress and other

Government agencies.

REVOLVING FUND

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. ...........................

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... $10,000,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,000,000

The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the revolving fund

to help restructure the workforce and operations of GPO. The Committee is highly supportive of the Public Printer’s effort to restructure the Agency and develop a strategic plan for the future. The

Committee recognizes GAO’s ongoing efforts to complete a general
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management review to help guide this critical effort. The results of

this review will assist the Public Printer in implementing his strategic planning process and management changes affecting human

resource policies and utilization, the effective use of technology,

customer relations, and the overall ability of the GPO to modernize

its operations to more effectively achieve its mission.

The Committee recommends a limitation of $5,000 for reception

and representation expenses.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1301. Authorizes pay level increases for the Public Printer

and Deputy Public Printer to Executive Schedule II and Executive

Schedule III, respectively.

SEC. 1302. Authorizes the transfer of surplus property, acceptance of gifts, and acceptance of voluntary services.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2003 1 ........................................................................... $453,051,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 467,621,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 462,112,000

1 Reflects $4,849,000 in supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11).

The Committee recommends funding of $462,112,000 for salaries

and expenses of the General Accounting Office. Additionally,

$6,006,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent

receipts and reimbursements for conducting financial audits of

Government corporations, for a total of $468,118,000, which will

support an FTE level of 3,269 FTEs. The amount recommended, together with collections, will cover mandatory pay and price level increases.

Over the past several years the Committee has found it necessary to call upon GAO for assistance in examining some important and sensitive legislative branch issues over which it has funding responsibilities. Although GAO is an organization of skilled

professionals whose knowledge and capabilities have the potential

of making significant contributions to improving Government operations, recent experience of this Committee with GAO’s work on

several legislative branch issues raises questions and concerns

about GAO’s ability to fully realize that potential. The Committee

has expected more timely and relevant information on work related

to the Capitol Visitor Center, the Capitol Power Plant, the Office

of Compliance, and the Government Printing Office, than GAO has

been able to produce. The need for the Committee to address policy

issues related to funding concerns about a wide variety of legislative branch matters is not something that can be effectively met on

extended timetables or with information adjusted more to what

GAO is comfortable reporting than what the Committee actually

needs. Many contributions the GAO has made to the Committee in

the past have been excellent and very helpful to the Committee in

meeting its responsibilities. It seems however, that the timeliness

and quality of several key efforts have degenerated which causes

concern about whether other congressional clients are being ade-
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quately served. Of immediate concern is the review that the GAO

is doing of the administrative operations of the United States Capitol Police [USCP], and in particular the recent strategic and staffing plans undertaken by the USCP. It is critical that the Committee have the required semi-annual report on the USCP administrative operations, including an evaluation of their strategic and

staffing plans prior to conferencing this bill. It is expected that

GAO will respond to the Committee’s needs in a timely and meaningful way.

Technology Assessment.—The Committee recommends $1,000,000

for technology assessment activities at GAO. This will be sufficient

for two to three reports in fiscal year 2004. The Committee is continuing to consider GAO’s role in technology assessment for the

Congress, and expects such work will be undertaken only if it is

consistent with GAO’s mission.

Printing and Publishing Evaluation.—In addition to the

$1,745,000 the General Accounting Office has requested for printing done by contractors and the Government Printing Office, GAO

maintains and operates its own printing facility, including the staff

and equipment necessary to produce GAO publications. The Committee recognizes the need for GAO to publish its reports and testimonies in a timely, efficient manner. However, given the changes

made in printing and publishing technology in recent years and the

ability of the private sector to leverage that technology to maximize

productivity, the Committee questions whether maintaining an internal printing facility is the most cost effective way for GAO to

meet a portion of its printing and publishing needs. Therefore, the

Committee directs the Comptroller General to evaluate alternatives

for meeting all of GAO’s printing, publishing, and copying needs

and report the results of that evaluation to the Committee by November 15, 2003. The report should include a description of printing, publishing, and copying requirements, alternative means of

satisfying those requirements, costs associated with each of the alternatives and recommendations for meeting current and future

needs. Without maintaining an internal printing operation, savings

resulting from closing the current printing facility should be clearly

identified in GAO’s fiscal year 2005 budget submission.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1401. This provision authorizes the Comptroller General to

accept payment from the Securities and Exchange Commission for

the performance of any audit by GAO of the SEC’s financial statements.

PAYMENT TO THE OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER

TRUST FUND

Appropriations, 2003 ............................................................................. $12,915,000

Budget estimate, 2004 ........................................................................... 14,815,000

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

The Committee recommends $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
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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.

The Committee expects that the Open World program office in

the future will consult with the Committees on Appropriations

prior to the Board making decisions on pilot programs.
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TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS

Included are several routine general provisions carried annually

in the bill (secs. 301–309), 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 appropriation

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.
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TITLE III—FISCAL YEAR 2003 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL

The Committee recommends $1,889,000,000 in emergency supplemental appropriations as proposed by the President in the budget estimate submitted to the Congress on July 7, 2003 (House Document 108–98). This includes $1,550,000,000 for disaster relief,

$289,000,000 for wildland fire suppression and emergency rehabilitation activities of the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior,

and $50,000,000 for unanticipated costs associated with the recovery and investigation of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident.

In addition, the Committee recommends $100,000,000 for the

Corporation for National and Community Service for operating expenses. Also, the Committee recommends that the Corps of Engineers cover the contractual obligations and other expenses relating

to the Grand Forks Flood Control Project.

The Committee recommends that these funds be designated by

the Congress as emergency requirements.

The Committee requests FEMA to respond immediately to the

use of their funds for emergency response to levees.
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each Committee amendment to the House bill ‘‘which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously

passed by the Senate during that session.’’

The Committee has recommended no such funding.

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 9, 2003, the

Committee ordered reported en bloc S. 1382, an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year

ending September 30, 2004, and S. 1383, an original bill making

appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending

September 30, 2004, each subject to amendment and each subject

to the budget allocations, by a recorded vote of 29–0, a quorum

being present. The vote was as follows:

Yeas Nays

Chairman Stevens

Mr. Cochran

Mr. Specter

Mr. Domenici

Mr. Bond

Mr. McConnell

Mr. Burns

Mr. Shelby

Mr. Gregg

Mr. Bennett

Mr. Campbell

Mr. Craig

Mrs. Hutchison

Mr. DeWine

Mr. Brownback

Mr. Byrd

Mr. Inouye

Mr. Hollings

Mr. Leahy

Mr. Harkin

Ms. Mikulski

Mr. Reid

Mr. Kohl

Mrs. Murray

Mr. Dorgan
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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.

With respect to this bill, it is the opinion of the Committee that

it is necessary to dispense with these requirements in order to expedite the business of the Senate.

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 2004: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch:

Discretionary ........................................................................ 3,612 2,506 3,680 1 2,666

Mandatory ............................................................................ 109 109 109 1 109

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:

2004 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 2 2,810

2005 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 793

2006 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 564

2007 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 343

2008 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... 63

Financial assistance to State and local governments for

2004 ......................................................................................... 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 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2003 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥)

2003

appropriation Budget estimate

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

SENATE

Payments to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress

Gratuities, deceased Members ................................................................................................................................... 150 ............................ ............................ ¥150 ............................Expense allowances:

Vice President .................................................................................................................................................... 20 20 20 ............................ ............................President Pro Tempore of the Senate ............................................................................................................... 20 20 20 ............................ ............................Majority Leader of the Senate ........................................................................................................................... 20 20 20 ............................ ............................Minority Leader of the Senate ........................................................................................................................... 20 20 20 ............................ ............................Majority Whip of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. 10 10 10 ............................ ............................Minority Whip of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. 10 10 10 ............................ ............................President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the Senate ................................................................................................ 8 8 8 ............................ ............................Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee ............................................................................................ 5 5 5 ............................ ............................Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee ............................................................................................ 5 5 5 ............................ ............................Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ..................................................................................................... 5 5 5 ............................ ............................Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ..................................................................................................... 5 5 5 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, expense allowances ....................................................................................................................... 128 128 128 ............................ ............................

Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders ........................................................................... 30 30 30 ............................ ............................

Total, Expense allowances and representation ............................................................................................ 158 158 158 ............................ ............................

Salaries, Officers and Employees

Office of the Vice President ....................................................................................................................................... 1,949 2,028 2,028 ∂79 ............................Office of the President Pro Tempore .......................................................................................................................... 518 539 539 ∂21 ............................Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus .......................................................................................................... 150 156 156 ∂6 ............................Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ............................................................................................................ 3,094 3,220 3,220 ∂126 ............................Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ............................................................................................................... 2,042 2,324 2,324 ∂282 ............................
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Committee on Appropriations ..................................................................................................................................... 11,266 12,799 12,799 ∂1,533 ............................Conference committees .............................................................................................................................................. 2,610 2,716 2,716 ∂106 ............................Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority ......................... 648 674 674 ∂26 ............................Policy Committees ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,724 2,834 2,834 ∂110 ............................Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................................................................................... 315 327 327 ∂12 ............................Office of the Secretary ............................................................................................................................................... 17,079 18,299 18,299 ∂1,220 ............................Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper ....................................................................................................... 43,161 48,291 45,789 ∂2,628 ¥2,502Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority ........................................................................................... 1,410 1,468 1,468 ∂58 ............................Agency contributions and related expenses .............................................................................................................. 30,075 32,134 32,134 ∂2,059 ............................Outlays ........................................................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, Salaries, officers and employees ....................................................................................................... 117,041 127,809 125,307 ∂8,266 ¥2,502

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 4,581 4,768 4,843 ∂262 ∂75

Office of Senate Legal Counsel

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 1,176 1,222 1,222 ∂46 ............................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: Expenses allowances ........................................................ 12 12 24 ∂12 ∂12

Contingent Expenses of the Senate

Inquiries and investigations ...................................................................................................................................... 109,450 118,462 118,462 ∂9,012 ............................Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ........................................................ 520 520 520 ............................ ............................Secretary of the Senate .............................................................................................................................................. 7,077 1,700 2,265 ¥4,812 ∂565Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ...................................................................................................... 114,423 149,969 136,843 ∂22,420 ¥13,126Miscellaneous items ................................................................................................................................................... 18,355 19,268 18,425 ∂70 ¥843Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account ........................................................................................ 290,161 322,061 310,000 ∂19,839 ¥12,061

Official Mail Costs

Expenses ..................................................................................................................................................................... 300 300 300 ............................ ............................

Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate ................................................................................................... 540,286 612,280 586,815 ∂46,529 ¥25,465Total, Senate ................................................................................................................................................. 663,404 746,249 718,369 ∂54,965 ¥27,880

JOINT ITEMS

Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies ........................................................................................ ............................ ............................ 1,250 ∂1,250 ∂1,250Joint Economic Committee ......................................................................................................................................... 3,658 3,988 3,988 ∂330 ............................Joint Committee on Taxation ...................................................................................................................................... 7,593 8,112 8,112 ∂519 ............................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2003 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥)

2003

appropriation Budget estimate

Office of the Attending Physician

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances ......................................................................................... 2,981 2,236 2,236 ¥745 ............................Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ................................................................................................... 3,035 3,511 3,511 ∂476 ............................Statements of Appropriations .................................................................................................................................... 30 30 30 ............................ ............................

Total, Joint items .......................................................................................................................................... 17,297 17,877 19,127 ∂1,830 ∂1,250

CAPITOL POLICE

Salaries: Capitol Police salaries ................................................................................................................................ 174,533 218,268 207,000 ∂32,467 ¥11,268General expenses ........................................................................................................................................................ 27,917 72,242 33,000 ∂5,083 ¥39,242

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 37,758 ............................ ............................ ¥37,758 ............................

Total, Capitol Police ...................................................................................................................................... 240,208 290,510 240,000 ¥208 ¥50,510

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 2,046 2,518 2,255 ∂209 ¥263

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 111 ............................ ............................ ¥111 ............................

Total, Office of Compliance .......................................................................................................................... 2,157 2,518 2,255 ∂98 ¥263

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 31,892 33,993 33,612 ∂1,720 ¥381

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

Capitol Buildings and Grounds

General administration ............................................................................................................................................... 58,957 158,570 71,697 ∂12,740 ¥86,873Capitol building .......................................................................................................................................................... 31,885 52,368 27,777 ¥4,108 ¥24,591

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 1,100 ............................ ............................ ¥1,100 ............................
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Capitol grounds .......................................................................................................................................................... 8,302 6,986 6,986 ¥1,316 ............................Senate office buildings .............................................................................................................................................. 64,449 66,063 63,388 ¥1,061 ¥2,675Capitol Power Plant .................................................................................................................................................... 106,021 106,557 93,379 ¥12,642 ¥13,178

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 22,679 ............................ ............................ ¥22,679 ............................Offsetting collections ........................................................................................................................................ ¥4,400 ¥4,400 ¥4,400 ............................ ............................

Net subtotal, Capitol Power Plant ................................................................................................................ 124,300 102,157 88,979 ¥35,321 ¥13,178

Library buildings and grounds ................................................................................................................................... 37,277 47,108 41,620 ∂4,343 ¥5,488Capitol police buildings and grounds ....................................................................................................................... 23,745 2,970 3,308 ¥20,437 ∂338

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 40,140 ............................ ............................ ¥40,140 ............................

Botanic garden ........................................................................................................................................................... 6,063 10,919 6,239 ∂176 ¥4,680Capitol Visitor Center ................................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 47,800 ∂47,800 ∂47,800

Total, Architect of the Capitol ...................................................................................................................... 396,218 447,141 357,794 ¥38,424 ¥89,347

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 356,144 380,386 367,539 ∂11,395 ¥12,847

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 5,500 ............................ ............................ ¥5,500 ............................Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ............................ ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 354,794 373,536 360,689 ∂5,895 ¥12,847

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................... 38,971 48,290 48,290 ∂9,319 ............................

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥29,472 ¥29,664 ¥29,664 ¥192 ............................

Subtotal, Copyright Office ............................................................................................................................ 9,499 18,626 18,626 ∂9,127 ............................

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses .......................................................................................... 86,387 96,267 91,726 ∂5,339 ¥4,541

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 1,863 ............................ ............................ ¥1,863 ............................

Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and expenses ................................................................ 50,632 51,706 51,706 ∂1,074 ............................

Total, Library of Congress ............................................................................................................................ 503,175 540,135 522,747 ∂19,572 ¥17,388

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Congressional printing and binding .......................................................................................................................... 89,557 91,111 91,111 ∂1,554 ............................

Office of Superintendent of Documents

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 29,468 34,456 34,456 ∂4,988 ............................Government Printing Office Revolving Fund .............................................................................................................. ............................ 10,000 10,000 ∂10,000 ............................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2003 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥)

2003

appropriation Budget estimate

Total, Government Printing Office ................................................................................................................ 119,025 135,567 135,567 ∂16,542 ............................

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 451,202 473,627 468,118 ∂16,916 ¥5,509

Supplemental appropriations (Public Law 108–11) ......................................................................................... 4,849 ............................ ............................ ¥4,849 ............................Offsetting collections ........................................................................................................................................ ¥3,000 ¥6,006 ¥6,006 ¥3,006 ............................

Total, General Accounting Office .................................................................................................................. 453,051 467,621 462,112 ∂9,061 ¥5,509

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ...................................................................................... 12,915 14,815 14,000 ∂1,085 ¥815

Total, Title I .................................................................................................................................................. 2,439,342 2,696,426 2,505,583 ∂66,241 ¥190,843

TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS

John Stennis Center ................................................................................................................................................... 298 ............................ ............................ ¥298 ............................Congressional Award Act ........................................................................................................................................... 248 ............................ ............................ ¥248 ............................

Total, Title II ................................................................................................................................................. 546 ............................ ............................ ¥546 ............................

TITLE III—FISCAL YEAR 2003 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Disaster Relief Fund (emergency appropriations) ..................................................................................................... ............................ 1,550,000 1,550,000 ∂1,550,000 ............................
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INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Human Space Flight (emergency appropriations) ..................................................................................................... ............................ 50,000 50,000 ∂50,000 ............................

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

Wildland fire management: Fire suppression operations (emergency appropriations) ............................................. ............................ 253,000 253,000 ∂253,000 ............................

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

Wildland fire management: Fire suppression operations (emergency appropriations) ............................................. ............................ 36,000 36,000 ∂36,000 ............................

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Corporation for National and Community Service

National and community service programs operating expenses (emergency appropriations) ................................. ............................ ............................ 100,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000

Total, Title III ................................................................................................................................................ ............................ 1,889,000 1,989,000 ∂1,989,000 ∂100,000Grand total .................................................................................................................................................... 2,439,888 4,585,426 4,494,583 ∂2,054,695 ¥90,843

Appropriations, fiscal year 2004 ......................................................................................................... (2,439,342) (2,696,426) (2,505,583) (∂66,241) (¥190,843)Appropriations, fiscal year 2003 ......................................................................................................... ............................ (1,889,000) (1,989,000) (∂1,989,000) (∂100,000)

RECAPITULATION

Senate ......................................................................................................................................................................... 663,404 746,249 718,369 ∂54,965 ¥27,880Joint Items .................................................................................................................................................................. 17,297 17,877 19,127 ∂1,830 ∂1,250Capitol Police ............................................................................................................................................................. 240,208 290,510 240,000 ¥208 ¥50,510Office of Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. 2,157 2,518 2,255 ∂98 ¥263Congressional Budget Office ...................................................................................................................................... 31,892 33,993 33,612 ∂1,720 ¥381Architect of the Capitol .............................................................................................................................................. 396,218 447,141 357,794 ¥38,424 ¥89,347Library of Congress .................................................................................................................................................... 503,175 540,135 522,747 ∂19,572 ¥17,388Government Printing Office ........................................................................................................................................ 119,025 135,567 135,567 ∂16,542 ............................General Accounting Office .......................................................................................................................................... 453,051 467,621 462,112 ∂9,061 ¥5,509Open World Leadership Center ................................................................................................................................... 12,915 14,815 14,000 ∂1,085 ¥815General Provisions ...................................................................................................................................................... 546 ............................ ............................ ¥546 ............................Homeland Security ...................................................................................................................................................... ............................ 1,550,000 1,550,000 ∂1,550,000 ............................National Aeronautics and Space Administration ....................................................................................................... ............................ 50,000 50,000 ∂50,000 ............................Forest Service ............................................................................................................................................................. ............................ 253,000 253,000 ∂253,000 ............................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2003 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥)

2003

appropriation Budget estimate

Bureau of Land Management .................................................................................................................................... ............................ 36,000 36,000 ∂36,000 ............................Corporation for National and Community Service ..................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 100,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000

Grand total .................................................................................................................................................... 2,439,888 4,585,426 4,494,583 ∂2,054,695 ¥90,843

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