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Calendar No. 172 

112TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 112–80 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2012 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. NELSON, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany H.R. 2551] 

The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the bill 

(H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the legislative Branch for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes, 

reports the same to the Senate with an amendment and recommends that the bill as amended do pass. 

Amount of new budget (obligational) authority 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate .................... $4,190,273,000 

Amount of 2011 appropriations ............................... 4,543,914,000 

Amount of 2012 budget estimate ............................ 4,862,245,000 

Amount of House allowance .................................... 3,318,421,000 

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 

2011 appropriations .......................................... ¥353,641,000 

2012 budget estimate ........................................ ¥671,972,000 

House allowance ................................................ ∂871,852,000 
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C O N T E N T S 

Page 

General Statement and Summary .......................................................................... 4 

Title I: 

Legislative Branch Appropriations: 

Senate: 

Expense Allowances ........................................................................... 6 

Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders .................................................................................................... 6 

Salaries, Officers, and Employees ..................................................... 7 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate ............................... 12 

Office of Senate Legal Counsel ......................................................... 13 

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 ...................................... 13 

Contingent Expenses of the Senate .................................................. 13 

House of Representatives ......................................................................... 23 

Joint Items: 

Joint Economic Committee ................................................................ 23 

Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies ............ 24 

Joint Committee on Taxation ............................................................ 24 

Office of the Attending Physician ..................................................... 24 

Office of Congressional Accessibility Services ................................. 25 

Capitol Police ............................................................................................. 25 

Salaries ............................................................................................... 26 

General Expenses ............................................................................... 27 

Office of Compliance: Salaries and Expenses ......................................... 28 

Congressional Budget Office: Salaries and Expenses ............................ 28 

Architect of the Capitol ............................................................................. 29 

General Administration ..................................................................... 30 

Capitol Building ................................................................................. 31 

Capitol Grounds ................................................................................. 31 

Senate Office Buildings ..................................................................... 32 

House Office Buildings ...................................................................... 33 

Capitol Power Plant ........................................................................... 33 

Library Buildings and Grounds ........................................................ 35 

Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security ............................ 35 

Botanic Garden ................................................................................... 36 

Capitol Visitor Center ........................................................................ 37 

Library of Congress ................................................................................... 37 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 40 

Copyright Office ................................................................................. 40 

Congressional Research Service ........................................................ 41 

Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ........................... 41 

Government Printing Office: 

Congressional Printing and Binding ................................................ 42 

Office of Superintendent of Documents ............................................ 43 

Government Printing Office Revolving Fund .................................. 43 

Government Accountability Office: Salaries and Expenses ................... 44 

Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ........................................... 44 

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development ........................................................................................................ 45 

Title II: General Provisions ..................................................................................... 46 

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 47 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 47 
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Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of the 

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

Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... 54 

Comparative Statement of Budget Authority ........................................................ 58 
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GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY 

The Committee recommends new budget (obligational) authority 

of $4,190,273,000, for the legislative branch for fiscal year 2012. 

This total is $671,972,000 below the budget request, $871,852,000 

above the House, and $353,641,000 below the fiscal year 2011 level. 

The Committee notes that on March 16, 2011 the Senate as a 

whole voted 98–1 on a Sense of the Senate that funding for the 

agencies of the legislative branch should be reduced by no less than 

5 percent. While the funding reductions proposed in this bill reflect 

that vote, the proposed reductions in no way suggest that the quality of work and professionalism of the agencies that serve the legislative branch should be questioned. To the contrary, the Committee 

has seen ample evidence that every agency that serves the legislative branch has always responded to any request or requirement by 

Congress with professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy. In terms of 

their primary responsibilities, CBO, LOC, and GAO consistently 

provide Congress with objective, nonpartisan and timely analyses, 

exactly as requested. The USCP are constantly adapting to changes 

in threats against Members in Washington, DC, and at home. The 

AOC diligently works behind the scenes to keep the Capital 

grounds and buildings a safe place to work and visit. And the GPO 

works around the clock to ensure that all information regarding the 

work of the three branches of government is available to all Americans immediately. Without exception, these agencies demonstrated 

great professionalism in working with the Committee to downsize 

their requirements and, where necessary, workforce for fiscal year 

2012. The agencies of the legislative branch understand that we 

must lead by example when it comes to making difficult financial 

choices. The legislative branch cannot ask other Federal agencies 

or the private sector to make sacrifices if we are not willing to 

make them ourselves. Accordingly, this bill as reported, decreases 

overall funding for fiscal year 2012 by 5.2 percent below the fiscal 

year 2011 enacted level. As a result, the bill proposes significant 

reductions—11.4 percent—from the budget request. In certain circumstances, the Committee provides the agencies with flexibility to 

address, within the tight budget constraints, certain needs that if 

left unattended would be considered penny wise and pound foolish. The bill includes $331,403,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police; $506,613,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain, improve, 

and construct buildings and facilities for the Congress; 

$504,518,000 for the Government Accountability Office; 

$579,171,000 for the Library of Congress; $116,814,000 for the Government Printing Office; and $863,593,000 for operations of the 

Senate. 

Reprogramming Guidelines.—A reprogramming, as defined in 

these procedures, includes the reallocation of funds from one budget activity, budget line-item or program area to another within any 
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appropriation funded in this act. In cases where the Senate report 

displays an allocation of an appropriation below those levels, that 

more detailed level shall be the basis for reprogramming. A reprogramming shall also consist of any significant departure from 

the program described in the agency’s budget justifications. This 

includes proposed reorganizations, even without a change in funding. Any change to the organization table presented in the budget 

justification shall be subject to this requirement. 

The Committee shall be notified by letter, at least 15 days prior 

to reprogramming of funds in excess of $750,000 or 10 percent, 

whichever is less, between programs, projects or activities; or in excess of $750,000 between object classifications (except for shifts 

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

specified in each agency’s respective section). This provision is also 

applicable in cases where several activities are involved with each 

receiving less than $750,000. In addition, the Committee is to be 

notified of reprogramming actions which are less than these 

amounts if such actions would have the effect of: committing the 

agency to significant funding requirements in future years; increasing funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for 

which funds have been previously denied or restricted by Congress; 

creating new programs, offices, agencies or commissions or substantially augmenting existing programs, offices, agencies, or commissions; or reorganizing offices, programs, or activities. 

Multiple reprogramming requests suggest an agency’s inability to 

manage within appropriated funds and indicate the need for 

change in the execution of the agency’s budget. The Committee expects each agency to manage its programs, projects and activities 

within the levels appropriated. A reprogramming of funds should 

be requested only after a careful analysis of available funding has 

been undertaken within the budget office. In general: 

—A reprogramming should be made only when an unforeseen situation arises that could not have been anticipated when formulating the budget request for the current fiscal year; and then 

only if postponement of the project or the activity until the 

next appropriation year would result in actual loss or damage. 

—Any project or activity, which may be deferred through reprogramming, shall not later be accomplished by means of further reprogramming; instead, funds should again be sought for 

the deferred project or activity through the regular appropriations process. 

—Except under the most urgent situations, reprogramming 

should not be employed to initiate new programs or increase 

allocations specifically denied or limited by Congress, or to decrease allocations specifically increased by the Congress. 

—Reprogramming proposals submitted for approval shall be considered approved 30 calendar days after receipt if the Committee has posed no objection. However, agencies will be expected to extend the approval deadline if specifically requested 

by the Committee. 
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TITLE I 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

SENATE 

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $179,640 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 180,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 168,840 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $168,840 for the 

expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro tempore 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. This is a decrease of $10,800 below the 

fiscal year 2011 enacted level and $11,160 below the fiscal year 

2012 request level. The Committee recommendation reflects a 6 

percent reduction from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. The recommended allowances are as follows: 

For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the Committee recommends an amount of $18,760. 

For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the Committee recommends an amount of $37,520. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders, the Committee recommends $37,520 for each leader, for a total of 

$75,040. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority whips, 

the Committee recommends $9,380 for each whip, for a total of 

$18,760. 

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

minority conference committees, the Committee recommends 

$4,690 for each chairman, for a total of $9,380. 

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $4,690 for 

each chairman, for a total of $9,380. 

Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made upon 

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

REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

LEADERS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $29,940 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 30,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 28,140 
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $28,140 for representation allowances for the majority and minority leaders. This 

is a decrease of $1,800 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and 

$1,860 below the fiscal year 2012 request level. The Committee recommendation reflects a 6 percent reduction from the fiscal year 

2011 enacted level. 

This allowance was established in the Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 99–88). The funds were 

authorized to be used by the majority and minority leaders solely 

for the discharge of their appropriate responsibilities in connection 

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

equally between the two leaders. 

Expenditures from this allowance are made upon certification of 

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

SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $185,608,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 186,570,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 175,238,190 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $175,238,190 for 

the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the salaries 

of officers and employees of the Senate. This is a decrease of 

$10,369,810 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and 

$11,331,810 below the fiscal year 2012 request level. The Committee recommendation reflects a 6 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

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 2012 are approximately 1,475 positions. 

SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2011 and 2012] 

2011 2012 Committee 

recommendation 

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

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

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

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

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

Offices of the 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 ............................................................................................................ 253 253 

Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper .................................................................... 956 956 
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SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES—Continued 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2011 and 2012] 

2011 2012 Committee 

recommendation 

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 1,475 1,475 

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, 2011 ............................................................................. $2,511,966 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 2,517,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,361,248 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,361,248 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, 2011 ............................................................................. $750,496 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 752,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 705,466 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $705,466 for the 

Office of the President pro tempore. 

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $5,201,576 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 5,212,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,889,480 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,889,480 for 

the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,444,740 for each 

office. 

The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public Law 91–145, effective November 1, 1969. 

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $3,281,424 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 3,288,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,084,538 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,084,538 for 

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

divided, providing $1,542,269 for each office. 
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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, 2011 ............................................................................. $15,812,312 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 15,844,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 14,863,573 

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

the Committee recommends an appropriation of $14,863,573, a decrease of $948,739 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and 

$980,427 below the fiscal year 2012 request level. The Committee 

recommendation reflects a 6 percent reduction from the fiscal year 

2011 enacted level. 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $3,445,096 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 3,452,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,238,390 

For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,238,390. The appropriation provides $1,619,195 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, 2011 ............................................................................. $848,300 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 850,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 797,402 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $797,402 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, 2011 ............................................................................. $3,518,948 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 3,526,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,307,810 
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For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the 

majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,307,810. The appropriation provides $1,653,905 in salaries for the staff of each committee. 

The chairman of each policy committee may transfer to or from 

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

items’’ appropriation. 

OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $414,170 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 415,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 389,320 

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an 

appropriation of $389,320. 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. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $25,738,420 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 25,790,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 24,194,115 

The Committee recommends $24,194,115 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2012 staffing levels are estimated 

at 253 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 2012 have 

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

Senate, Page School, Senate Security, Information Systems, and 

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

printing and document services, public records, chief counsel for 

employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets 

grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and legal 

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

clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, captioning 

services, executive clerk, LIS project office, and Parliamentarian. 
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2011 and 2012] 

2011 2012 Committee 

recommendation 

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

Administrative services ........................................................................................................... 172 172 

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 253 253 

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $76,846,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 77,588,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 73,000,000 

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 $73,000,000 for fiscal year 

2012, which is a decrease of $3,846,000 below the enacted level and 

$4,588,000 below the request. The Committee recommendation 

does not provide funding for merit increases, and adjusts the salary 

level for fiscal year 2012 based on fiscal year 2011 obligations. The 

Committee recommendation fully funds the SAA’s current staffing 

level of 959 FTEs. 

The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects five major divisions: 

Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology Development 

Services Division, IT Support Services Division, and Staff Offices 

Division. The Capitol Division consists of the Executive Office of 

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

and Recording Studio. These offices provide the executive management and leadership of the Sergeant at Arms for day-to-day operations; for security of the Senate side of the Capitol complex; for 

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

and photographic services; furnishes and maintains the Senate side 

of the Capitol Building; and offers office support services such as 

desktop computer acquisition, State office liaison, and customer 

support. The Technology Development Services Division supports 

enterprise information technology systems, applications development, Internet/intranet services, information security, and network 

engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop 

computer support; correspondence management system acquisition, 

maintenance and support; telecommunications equipment and services; general office equipment; and new technology assessment. The 

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

Management and Innovation. 
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The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are 

shown in the following table. 

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

SCHEDULE 

Positions 2012 request Committee 

recommendation Difference 

Capitol Division ............................................................ 283 $20,539,000 $19,754,202 ¥$784,798 

Operations Division ....................................................... 311 21,120,000 19,460,585 ¥1,659,415 

Technology Development Services Division .................. 145 16,585,000 15,725,622 ¥859,378 

IT Support Services Division ......................................... 113 7,995,000 7,692,405 ¥302,595 

Staff Offices Division ................................................... 107 11,349,000 10,367,186 ¥981,814 

Total ................................................................ 959 77,588,000 73,000,000 ¥4,588,000 

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

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $1,832,328 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 1,836,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,722,388 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,722,388 for 

the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $861,194 for each office. 

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $45,409,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 45,500,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 42,684,460 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $42,684,460 for 

agency contributions for employees paid under the appropriation, 

‘‘Salaries, officers, and employees,’’ employees paid under the appropriation ‘‘Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on 

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

‘‘Senate Hair Care Services Revolving Fund.’’ 

Agency contributions include the Senate’s contributions as an 

employer to the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, the Thrift Savings Plan, Federal employee group life insurance, Federal employee health insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to make these 

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

Senate employees, their compensation levels, the benefit programs 

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

OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $7,139,692 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 7,411,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,711,310 
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For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,711,310. This amount 

provides for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of the 

office. 

OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $1,540,912 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 1,544,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,448,457 

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to 

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

appropriation of $1,448,457 for the Office. The amount provided 

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

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

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $29,940 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 30,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 28,440 

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

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

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

been provided through a direct appropriation. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $28,440 providing an allowance of 

$7,110 for each office. 

CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE

INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $140,219,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 161,346,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 131,305,860 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $131,305,860 for 

inquiries and investigations by Senate standing, special, and select 

committees of which $26,650,000 shall be available until September 30, 2014. This funding level is $8,913,140 below the fiscal 

year 2011 enacted level and $30,040,140 below the request. The 

Committee recommendation reflects a 6 percent reduction from the 

fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

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, 2011 ............................................................................. $518,960 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 520,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 487,822 
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The Committee recommends $487,822 for the expenses of the 

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

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

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

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

from the minority party. 

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $6,187,600 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 6,200,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,816,344 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,816,344 for expenses of the Office of the Secretary, a decrease of $371,256 

below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and $383,656 below the fiscal year 2012 budget request. 

The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration authorized 

the transfer of the Senate Information Services [SIS] program from 

the Office of the Sergeant at Arms to the Office of the Secretary 

of the Senate beginning in fiscal year 2011. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,200,000 for the Secretary of the 

Senate for this activity. This funding will remain available until 

September 30, 2016. 

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. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE 

Item 2011 enacted Committee 

recommendation 

Departmental operating budget: 

Executive office ...................................................................................................... $548,900 $444,495 

Administrative services .......................................................................................... 5,578,820 5,323,359 

Legislative services ................................................................................................ 59,880 48,490 

Total operating budget ...................................................................................... 6,187,600 5,816,344

Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate include: 

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

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

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

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

gross rate of annual compensation which may be paid to employees 

of a standing committee of the Senate. 

Legal Reference Volumes and Dictionaries.—Funding is provided 

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

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

by Public Law 92–51, July 9, 1971. 
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The Disbursing Office is responsible for providing the U.S. Code 

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

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

Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and Miscellaneous 

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

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

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

legal services in the past. In addition, the Office of the Secretary 

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. 

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

of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to exceed $30,000 under 

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

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

is also authorized under these provisions to conduct seminars or 

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

the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 

Newspapers.—Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and 

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

certain other offices. 

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

service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate Resolution 21, 

September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21 authorizes the Secretary 

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

Administration and in accordance with regulations promulgated by 

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

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

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

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

mail, and additional postage not covered under the frank. 

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

in such other manner as the Secretary may deem appropriate. Public Law 98–125, October 13, 1983, amended Public Law 98–51, July 
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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 Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of a superintendent and 

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

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

Government Act reports filed under section 101 shall be available 

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

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

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

into the Office of Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions such as registration of mass mailings. 

Disbursing Office.—Funding is provided for expenses incurred in 

the operation of the disbursing office. Typical expenses for this office include online access charges for the Department of the 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, 2011 ............................................................................. $142,116,198 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 141,588,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 131,040,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $131,040,000 for 

expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, to remain available until September 30, 2016, which is $11,076,198 below the fiscal year 2011 

enacted level and $10,548,000 below the fiscal year 2012 budget request. The Committee recommendation reflects an 8 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

The following table compares the fiscal year 2012 Committee recommendation for the component categories within this account to 

the fiscal year 2012 budget request. 

EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER 

2012 request Committee 

recommendation Difference 

Capitol Division .......................................................................................... $9,413,000 $9,465,000 $∂52,000 

Operations Division .................................................................................... 24,582,000 22,611,000 ¥1,971,000 

Technology Development Services Division ............................................... 40,040,000 32,574,000 ¥7,466,000 

IT Support Services Division ...................................................................... 65,468,000 60,112,000 ¥5,356,000 

Staff Offices Division ................................................................................. 2,085,000 6,278,000 ∂4,193,000 

Total .............................................................................................. 141,588,000 131,040,000 ¥10,548,000 

Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the 

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

approval of the Committee. 
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $21,102,710 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 18,860,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 14,860,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $14,860,000 for 

miscellaneous items to remain available until September 30, 2014. 

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 2012 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE 

Item Fiscal year 2011 

Public Law 112–10 

Committee recommendation Difference 

Resolution and reorganization reserve .......................................... $5,099,000 $3,100,000 ¥$1,999,000 

Unallocated .................................................................................... 5,585,000 1,500,000 ¥4,085,000 

Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items) ......................... 800,000 800,000 ............................

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursement (worker’s compensation) .................................................................................. 1,169,500 968,500 ¥201,000 

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 ............................

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

May 25, 1977) ........................................................................... 125,000 125,000 ............................

Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96–499, 

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

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

dated Jan. 3, 1983; 101–250, dated Nov. 5, 1990; and 107– 

68, dated Nov. 12, 2001) ......................................................... 300,000 300,000 ............................

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 

104–53, dated Nov. 19, 1995) ................................................. 150,000 150,000 ............................

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

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

Communications ............................................................................ 72,000 3 72,000 ............................

Consultants—including agency contributions (2 U.S.C. 61h–6 

as amended) ............................................................................. 4,000,000 4,000,000 ............................

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

2004) (expires Dec. 31, 2010) .................................................. 700,000 700,000 ............................

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

21, 1998) ................................................................................... 950,000 950,000 ............................

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

2004) ......................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 ............................

Senate Child Care Center: 

Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102– 

90, dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103–50, dated Jul. 2, 

1993 ................................................................................. 320,000 320,000 ............................

Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as authorized by Public Law 104–197, dated Sep. 16, 1996 22,000 22,000 ............................

Total ............................................................................. 21,145,000 14,860,000 ¥6,285,000 

1 Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2012): 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 2012): President of the Senate ................................................................................................................................. $8,000 

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

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 16,500 3 Communications Apportionment (Fiscal year 2012): 

Office of the Vice President ........................................................................................................................... $1,000 

Secretary for the Majority .............................................................................................................................. 10,000 

Secretary for the Minority .............................................................................................................................. 10,000 

Office of the Chaplain .................................................................................................................................. 1,000 

Majority Leader ........................................................................................................................................... 15,000 

Minority Leader ........................................................................................................................................... 15,000 

Majority Whip .............................................................................................................................................. 10,000 

Minority Whip .............................................................................................................................................. 10,000 

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 72,000 

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

cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws that authorize 

expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate that do not 

have specific appropriations for such purpose. 

Reserve for Contingencies.—This line item includes payment for 

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

and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses, and is 

controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

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

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

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

year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate 

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

Foreign Travel: Members and Employees.—Senate Resolution 

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

costs and travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of 

the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel. 

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

Senate to reimburse the Federal employees’ compensation account, 

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

unemployment compensation payments made to Senate employees. 

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

conference committees. 

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.—The amount 

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

Postage.—Provides for postage allowances for the President of 

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

and Senate Chaplain. 

Stationery.—Provides funds for stationery and office supplies for 

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

Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber. 

Communications.—Provides funds for cellular telephone and mobile data devices and services for the Office of the Vice President, 

Secretary for the Majority, Secretary for the Minority, Office of the 

Chaplain, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, and 

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

and minority leaders, President pro tempore, and the legislative 

counsel. The following summarizes the current authority and limitations: 

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore approval): 

Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum 

standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed 

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

President Pro Tempore: Three consultants at not to exceed the 

daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants 

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

the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Senate National Security Working Group.—Provides funding for 

the Senate National Security Working Group, under the authority 

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

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

provides funding for administrative expenses for the Committee on 

Appropriations. 

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center: Agency Contributions.— 

Provides for the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized 

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

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

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

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

of training classes and conferences in connection with the provision 

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

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

Student Loan Repayment Program.—$1,500,000 is provided for 

this program for fiscal year 2012 for the repayment of student 

loans, for eligible employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance recruitment and retention of Senate staff. 
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SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $409,180,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 446,967,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 396,180,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2012 of $396,180,000 for the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office 

Expense Account [SOPOEA], a decrease of $13,000,000 below the 

fiscal year 2011 enacted level and a decrease of $50,787,000 below 

the fiscal year 2012 budget request. The Committee recommendation along with the funding reduction included in Public Law 112– 

10 reflects a 6 percent reduction in funding for SOPOEA. Of the 

funding provided, $18,921,206 is available until September 30, 

2014. 

This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators’ staffs as 

well as the office expense allowance for Senators’ offices. The 

SOPOEA is comprised of three components. Two of these are for 

salaries of personnel in Senators’ offices. 

The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based 

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

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

The estimate for fiscal year 2012 totals $253,834,990. 

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 $159,291 for a total of $477,874 per office, or 

$47,787,400 for all 100 Senators. 

The third component of the SOPOEA account is for official office 

expenses and totals $18,921,206. Each Senator’s office is allocated 

an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the following table. 

In addition, an amount of $200,000 is provided to cover additional 

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

election years subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules 

and Administration with respect to official mail. 

It should be noted that the amounts provided for the various 

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

to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration 

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

in the following table are preliminary, and that official notification 

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

after enactment of this bill. 

The following table illustrates the several components of the 

SOPOEA. 
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SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FISCAL YEAR 2012 

State 

Administrative 

and clerical 

assistance 

allowance 

10/1/2011 

Legislative 

assistance 

allowance 

10/1/2011 

O.O.E.A. 

allowance 

10/1/2011 

Total allowance 

10/1/2011 

Alabama ........................................................................ $2,361,820 $477,874 $172,247 $3,011,941 

Alaska ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 237,270 3,076,964 

Arizona .......................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 194,810 3,173,421 

Arkansas ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 158,898 2,998,592 

California ...................................................................... 3,753,614 477,874 453,791 4,685,279 

Colorado ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 180,096 3,019,790 

Connecticut ................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 151,703 2,991,397 

Delaware ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 121,032 2,960,726 

Florida ........................................................................... 3,309,226 477,874 299,712 4,086,812 

Georgia .......................................................................... 2,709,112 477,874 206,003 3,392,989 

Hawaii ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 263,991 3,103,685 

Idaho ............................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 155,567 2,995,261 

Illinois ........................................................................... 2,917,493 477,874 248,374 3,643,741 

Indiana .......................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 181,702 3,160,313 

Iowa ............................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 159,077 2,998,771 

Kansas .......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,641 2,997,335 

Kentucky ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 166,079 3,005,773 

Louisiana ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 174,676 3,014,370 

Maine ............................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 139,238 2,978,932 

Maryland ....................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 163,187 3,072,336 

Massachusetts .............................................................. 2,500,737 477,874 185,212 3,163,823 

Michigan ....................................................................... 2,778,576 477,874 218,259 3,474,709 

Minnesota ..................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 177,042 3,086,191 

Mississippi .................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 158,202 2,997,896 

Missouri ........................................................................ 2,431,275 477,874 184,492 3,093,641 

Montana ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 152,541 2,992,235 

Nebraska ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 150,867 2,990,561 

Nevada .......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 166,704 3,006,398 

New Hampshire ............................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 134,930 2,974,624 

New Jersey .................................................................... 2,639,655 477,874 193,103 3,310,632 

New Mexico ................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,391 2,997,085 

New York ....................................................................... 3,353,663 477,874 303,495 4,135,032 

North Carolina .............................................................. 2,709,112 477,874 204,865 3,391,851 

North Dakota ................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 141,174 2,980,868 

Ohio ............................................................................... 2,848,036 477,874 236,868 3,562,778 

Oklahoma ...................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 169,182 3,008,876 

Oregon ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 180,151 3,019,845 

Pennsylvania ................................................................. 2,917,493 477,874 243,952 3,639,319 

Rhode Island ................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 131,005 2,970,699 

South Carolina .............................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 165,071 3,004,765 

South Dakota ................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 142,660 2,982,354 

Tennessee ..................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 184,076 3,162,687 

Texas ............................................................................. 3,620,295 477,874 350,796 4,448,965 

Utah .............................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 162,068 3,001,762 

Vermont ......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 128,461 2,968,155 

Virginia ......................................................................... 2,639,655 477,874 185,255 3,302,784 

Washington ................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 205,044 3,183,655 

West Virginia ................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 138,165 2,977,859 

Wisconsin ...................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 180,150 3,089,299 

Wyoming ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 144,332 2,984,026 

TOTAL ............................................................... 126,917,495 23,893,700 9,460,603 160,271,798 

×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 

GRAND TOTAL .................................................. 253,834,990 47,787,400 18,921,206 320,543,596 

According to the most recent employment data compiled by the 

Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2011, there were 4,338 individuals employed in Senators’ offices throughout the United States 

and covered by this appropriation. 
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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 2012 funding level for this account anticipates 

$100,642,000 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. 

SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $299,400 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 300,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 281,436 

For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $281,436 which is $17,964 below the 

fiscal year 2011 enacted level, and $18,564 below the fiscal year 

2012 budget request. 

The Committee recommendation reflects a 6 percent reduction in 

funding from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

Secton 1 clarifies the Secretary of the Senate’s authority to establish procedures for the payment of expenses. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $1,311,396,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 1,338,153,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,225,680,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,225,680,000 

In keeping with the longstanding tradition of comity between the 

Houses on matters pertaining solely to one House, the Committee 

concurs with the House allowance of $1,225,680,000 for the House 

of Representatives. 

JOINT ITEMS 

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $4,490,002 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 4,814,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 4,203,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,490,002 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,490,002 for 

the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. This is the same as the en-
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acted level and $323,998 below the request. The Joint Economic 

Committee was created by the Employment Act of 1946. The primary tasks of the JEC are to review economic conditions and to 

recommend improvements in economic policy. The JEC performs 

research and economic analysis, and monitors and analyzes current 

economic, financial, and employment conditions. 

JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... $1,237,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,237,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,237,000 for 

the 2013 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies 

[JCCIC]. This is the same amount that was provided for the 2009 

JCCIC. 

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $10,530,048 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 11,422,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 10,424,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,761,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,761,000 for 

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

an increase of $230,952 above the fiscal year 2011 enacted level, 

but $661,000 below the fiscal year 2012 request. Of the funding 

provided, $9,344,000 is for salaries, as requested, and $1,417,000 is 

for expenses. 

The Joint Committee is established under the Internal Revenue 

Code of 1986 to: 

—investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue taxes 

and the administration of such taxes; 

—investigate measures and methods for the simplification of 

such taxes; 

—make reports to the House Committee on Ways and Means and 

the Senate Committee on Finance (or to the House and the 

Senate) on the results of such investigations and studies and 

to make recommendations; and 

—review any proposed refund or credit of income or estate and 

gift taxes or certain other taxes set forth in Code section 6405 

in excess of $2,000,000. In addition to these functions that are 

specified in the Internal Revenue Code, the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974 requires the Joint Committee to provide 

revenue estimates for all tax legislation considered by either 

the House or the Senate. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $3,400,186 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 3,403,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 3,400,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,403,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,403,000 for 

the Office of the Attending Physician. This is an increase of $2,814 
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above the fiscal year 2011 enacted level, and the same as the request. The Office was first established by House Resolution 253, 

adopted December 5, 1928. 

OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $1,374,246 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 1,363,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,363,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,363,000 

The Committee recommends $1,363,000 for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. This office is a successor to the Special Services Office following enactment of the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008. 

The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services [OCAS] provides and coordinates accessibility services for individuals with disabilities, including Members of Congress, staff, and visitors to the 

U.S. Capitol complex. These services include sign language interpreting, adaptive tours, and wheelchair loans. OCAS also provides 

information regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, 

as well as related training and staff development to Members of 

Congress and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1001. This provision authorizes employees of the Office of 

Congressional Accessibility Services to participate in the Senate 

employees student loan repayment program rather than establish 

a separate student loan program for their employees. 

CAPITOL POLICE 

Recommended 

Salaries ................................................................................................... $276,929,583 

Expenses ................................................................................................. 54,473,325 

Total, Capitol Police .................................................................... 331,402,908 

The United States Capitol Police [USCP] is charged with the protection of the United States Congress, its legislative processes, 

Members, employees, visitors and facilities within the U.S. Capitol 

complex from crime, disruption or terrorism, so that the Congress 

may fulfill its constitutional responsibilities in a safe and open environment. 

The Committee recommends $331,402,908 for the U.S. Capitol Police. This is a decrease of $8,733,456 below the fiscal year 2011 

level, and $56,213,092 below the request. 

New Posts.—The Committee remains concerned about ‘‘mission 

creep’’ within the USCP, noting that new posts have been created 

causing additional unanticipated budgetary requirements. The 

Committee directs the USCP to provide a list of all new posts created in the past year, and further directs the USCP to notify the 

Committee when new posts are created, including the annualized 

cost of maintaining the new post, and how the cost will be offset 

(such as the elimination of lower priority posts). 

Threat Assessment.—The USCP budget justification document 

identifies four priorities for the Department on which the entire 
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budget request is focused, first and foremost being the ability of the 

USCP to assess threats: ‘‘Provide a comprehensive internal assessment capability to identify and validate threats to Members of Congress; the legislative process; and the buildings, staff and visitors 

that make up the Capitol community.’’ The Committee understands 

that the Department conducts many different types of threat assessments, including analysis of threats to Members of Congress, 

and consistently works with other Federal and local law enforcement agencies in regard to collection and sharing of intelligence information. Within 30 days of enactment of this act, the Committee 

requests a report from the Chief of Police detailing these threat assessment activities, a list of the Federal and local law enforcement 

agencies with which the USCP has ongoing relationships, and the 

process and procedures currently in place for the sharing of intelligence information with regard to threats against Members of Congress and the Capitol community. 

SALARIES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $277,132,624 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 299,343,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 278,133,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 276,929,583 

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 recommends $276,929,583 and 2,149 FTEs for 

Capitol Police salaries, a decrease of $203,041 below the enacted 

level and $22,413,417 below the request. The total staffing level is 

expected to be approximately 1,775 sworn and 374 civilian staff 

under the Committee recommendation. 

Overtime.—The Committee recommends no more than 

$35,107,931 for overtime in fiscal year 2012. This provides for approximately 634,667 hours of additional duty. 

The Committee directs the U.S. Capitol Police to provide for 

overtime in accordance with the budget request, reflecting an 

annualization of the savings provided in fiscal year 2011, as provided for in the following table. The Committee directs that the 

Capitol Police not transfer funding between overtime accounts 

without prior notification to the Committee on Appropriations in 

the Senate and the House including which account funding is being 

transferred from and which account funding is being transferred to 

and the number of overtime hours associated with that transfer: 

Funding Hours (est.) 

Scheduled .............................................................................................................................. $28,915,170 503,364 

Annualization of overtime savings ....................................................................................... (700,370 ) ........................

Unscheduled .......................................................................................................................... 1,141,850 20,000 

DPD ........................................................................................................................................ 876,018 15,326 

Conventions ........................................................................................................................... 1,626,240 28,000 

Training ................................................................................................................................. 1,371,840 24,000 

LOC—non-reimbursable events ........................................................................................... 214,896 3,700 

Dome Skirt ............................................................................................................................. 1,853,739 31,917 

Red Tunnel Project ................................................................................................................ 485,548 8,360 
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Funding Hours (est.) 

Dome Skirt and other project re-estimations ....................................................................... (677,000 ) ........................

Total ......................................................................................................................... 35,107,931 634,667 

The Committee commends the U.S. Capitol Police in their efforts 

to control the growth of and better manage overtime costs and for 

demonstrating a savings of over $1,300,000 in fiscal year 2011. The 

U.S. Capitol Police in working with the Government Accountability 

Office have taken several steps and implemented measures to better track individual overtime as well as manage compensatory time 

to ensure that officers do not exceed the cap. However, the Committee believes that more needs to be done as budgets grow tighter 

and encourages the U.S. Capital Police to move forward with additional steps to further improve efficiencies and gain savings. 

Specifically, the Committee is aware that any law enforcement 

organization faces emergencies and other workload demands requiring sworn officers to work overtime. However, the Committee 

has also become aware that USCP’s sworn workforce earns a large 

percentage of overtime pay and compensatory time while performing routine duties, apart from emergencies, unscheduled 

events or uncontrollable work demands. USCP management has 

stated that it must schedule officers to work overtime because its 

sworn workforce is not large enough to perform all routine duties 

within regular shifts. The Committee directs USCP management to 

develop an action plan along with an implementation timeline for 

how it will deploy its sworn workforce in a manner that is cost-efficient and limits the use of overtime to emergencies and unscheduled events. The plan should include actions that will help reduce 

overtime expenditures this fiscal year through interim efficiencies 

and in the longer-term better align compensation for routine duties 

currently paid for as overtime. The Committee also requests that 

GAO periodically brief the Committee on USCP’s progress in 

achieving immediate efficiencies and in developing this action plan. 

GENERAL EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $63,003,740 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 88,273,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 63,004,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 54,473,325 

Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and dry 

cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, 

investigations, training, and miscellaneous items. 

The Committee recommends $54,473,325 for general expenses, 

which is $8,530,415 below the fiscal year 2011 level and 

$33,799,675 below the request. The Committee recommendation includes $2,572,064 for one-time costs associated with the 2012 conventions, as requested. The Committee commends the USCP for 

building on the successes of the 2008 Conventions and for submitting a budget request based on the actual 2008 costs. 

Contractor Support and Other Services.—The Committee is concerned with the substantial increases in funding proposed to cover 

Contractor Support and other Technical Services. The budget request for fiscal year 2012 for non-Federal Contract Support Serv-
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ices has increased 13.5 percent in 2 years, and the budget request 

for Software and Technical Support Services has increased 13 percent in 2 years. This level of growth cannot be sustained under the 

current budget constraints. The Committee directs the Chief of Police to report to the Committee on Appropriations of the House and 

the Senate no later than January 31, 2012, on what steps are being 

taken to reduce contract costs, including a process to recompete 

any contract that increases beyond the rate of inflation over a 3- 

year period beyond the original date of the contract. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1101. TRANSFER AUTHORITY. The Committee has included a 

routine provision which allows for funds to be transferred between 

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

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $4,076,980 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 4,782,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 3,817,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,870,499 

The Office of Compliance [OOC] is an independent nonpartisan 

agency established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act [CAA]. The OOC administers the dispute resolution system established to resolve disagreements that arise under 

the CAA; carries out an education and training program for the 

regulated community on the rights and responsibilities of the CAA; 

and advises Congress on needed changes and amendments to the 

CAA. The OOC General Counsel has independent investigatory and 

enforcement authority for certain violations of the CAA. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,870,499, for the salaries and expenses of the OOC, a decrease of $206,481 below 

the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and $911,501 below the request. 

The Committee recommendation reflects a 5 percent reduction from 

the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $46,771,270 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 46,865,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 43,787,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 44,409,000 

CBO’s mandate is to provide the Congress with objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the Federal budget, and the information and estimates required for the congressional budget process. 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $44,409,000 for 

the Congressional Budget Office. The amount provided is a decrease of $2,362,270 under the enacted level, and $2,456,000 below 

the request. The Committee recommendation reflects a 5 percent 

reduction from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 
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ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

The Office of the Architect of the Capitol [AOC] is responsible to 

the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of 16.5 million square feet of buildings 

and more than 450 acres of land throughout the Capitol complex. 

This includes the Capitol, the Capitol Visitor Center, the House 

and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the 

U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. 

The AOC also provides professional expertise with regard to the 

preservation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to its 

care, and provides recommendations concerning design, construction, and maintenance of the facilities and grounds. 

The Committee commends the AOC for the progress they have 

made as it relates to their last strategic plan. The AOC’s goal for 

the next strategic plan is to better measure metrics, plan their 

workforce to mission ratio, and level resources. The Committee is 

encouraged that the AOC intends to build on the successes of the 

past strategic plan and work to implement additional efficiencies 

such as the use of Quick Response [QR] Codes in the Library of 

Congress and Botanic Gardens. Such codes, which can be scanned 

using a handheld device, direct individuals to Web sites containing 

further information regarding the specified book, plant, or exhibit 

subject. This provides more information to visitors at a lower cost 

to taxpayers. Innovation and creative ideas, such as the QR Codes, 

that increase savings for American taxpayers highlight the AOC’s 

drive to be a leader with less funding. The Committee notes the efforts the AOC has made to decrease their cost while still providing 

excellent services to their clients and employees. 

The Committee is encouraged by the efforts of the Architect of 

the Capitol and the United States Capitol Police [USCP] to implement outdoor recycling programs on the Capitol grounds while 

maintaining security of the complex. The Committee encourages 

the Architect of the Capitol and the USCP to continue to collaborate and work to expand these efforts in high-traffic areas across 

the Capitol complex. An expansion of current efforts contributes to 

the greening of the Capitol in an inexpensive yet secure manner. 

The Committee has recommended a funding level of 

$506,613,000 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol. The 

amount recommended is $199,442,000 below the request and 

$93,769,000 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. The Committee has funded only the most urgently needed projects. 

The following table compares the Committee recommendation for 

the AOC accounts to the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

Item 2011 appropriation Amount requested Committee recommendation 

General Administration .................................................................. $109,075,000 $119,150,000 $94,980,000 

Capitol Building ............................................................................. 55,963,000 41,545,000 29,056,000 

Capitol Grounds ............................................................................. 9,968,000 10,799,000 8,837,000 

Senate Office Buildings ................................................................. 80,951,000 87,292,000 66,453,000 

House Office Buildings accounts .................................................. 150,165,068 169,647,000 119,154,000 

Capitol Power Plant ....................................................................... 108,851,000 142,101,000 113,139,000 

Library Buildings and Grounds ...................................................... 40,714,000 67,888,000 27,762,000 

Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security .......................... 26,214,000 32,312,000 18,212,000 

Botanic Garden .............................................................................. 13,806,000 12,344,000 9,582,000 
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Item 2011 appropriation Amount requested Committee recommendation 

Capitol Visitor Center .................................................................... 22,726,000 23,016,000 19,438,000 

Total .................................................................................. 600,382,000 706,055,000 506,613,000 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $106,569,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 119,150,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 104,790,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 94,980,000 

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 Committee recommends an appropriation of $94,980,000 for 

general administration, a reduction of $24,170,000 below the request and $11,589,000 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. Of 

the amount recommended, $3,700,000 shall remain available until 

September 30, 2016. 

The following table displays the budget detail. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 57,658 51,215 

Administrative ......................................................................................................................... 6,956 6,469 

Architectural and Engineering ................................................................................................ 5,895 3,473 

Construction Services ............................................................................................................. 170 170 

Curator Services ...................................................................................................................... 250 238 

Electronic Services .................................................................................................................. 801 801 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 1,413 1,272 

Information Resources ............................................................................................................ 30,389 21,420 

Inspector General .................................................................................................................... 889 600 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities—hood replacement .......................................................... 3,635 2,577 

Safety, Fire, and Environmental ............................................................................................. 3,045 3,045 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 111,101 91,280 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Energy Savings Performance Contract [ESPC] program ........................................................ 2,700 2,700 

Energy Reduction Program ...................................................................................................... 3,500 ........................

Senate Reception Room .......................................................................................................... 1,250 550 

Conservation of the Wall Paintings ........................................................................................ 599 450 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 8,049 3,700 

Total, General Administration ................................................................................... 119,150 94,980 
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CAPITOL BUILDING

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $33,116,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 41,545,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 35,354,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 29,056,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $29,056,000 for 

necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the 

Capitol, which is $12,489,000 below the request and $4,060,000 

below the enacted level. Of the amount recommended, $5,063,000 

shall remain available until September 30, 2016. 

The following table displays the budget detail. 

CAPITOL BUILDING 

[in thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 20,540 18,513 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 5,777 5,199 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 200 ........................

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 562 281 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 27,079 23,993 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Presidential Inaugural Stands and Support facilities ........................................................... 4,263 4,263 

Brumidi Corridors Restoration and Conservation Plan .......................................................... 6,703 800 

Minor Construction .................................................................................................................. 3,500 ........................

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 14,466 5,063

Total, Capitol Building .............................................................................................. 41,545 29,056 

CAPITOL GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $10,952,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 10,799,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 9,852,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 8,837,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,837,000 for 

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

the Capitol Power Plant. This is $2,115,000 below the enacted level 

and $1,962,000 less than the request. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL GROUNDS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 6,667 6,036 

Grounds Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 2,779 2,500 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 621 301 
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CAPITOL GROUNDS—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 10,067 8,837 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Stormwater Management Study .............................................................................................. 732 ........................

Total, Capitol Grounds .............................................................................................. 10,799 8,837 

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $74,243,216 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 87,253,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 66,453,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $66,453,000 for 

maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which $13,128,000 

shall remain available until September 30, 2016. This is 

$20,800,000 below the request, and $7,790,216 below the enacted 

level. 

Blue-Ribbon Panel.—A Blue-Ribbon Panel of experts was convened to assess the Office of Compliance Citation, 19–1, ‘‘29 CFR 

1910.36.(b)(2) All exit stairwells are unprotected against fire, 

smoke, or toxic fumes, posing an undue danger to the lives and 

safety of occupants during the period of time necessary for escape 

in case of fire or other emergency.’’ The panel was directed to consider the level of risk from a fire to the building and the building’s 

current level of fire prevention and fire suppression infrastructure. 

The Blue-Ribbon Panel issued its final report on August 23, 2010. 

In order to reduce the risks of fire and life safety issues in the historic Russell Senate Office Building, the Blue-Ribbon Panel recommended that various immediate and short term actions be taken 

in conjunction with implementation of one of three design options. 

The Architect of the Capitol [AOC] has completed several of the immediate and short term recommendations and is aggressively pursuing completion of additional recommendations, such as removing 

higher hazard operations from the Russell Building basement. The 

AOC continues to pursue execution of design option 1 recommended by the Blue-Ribbon Panel. This recommendation extends the active fire suppression and fire detection systems in the 

Russell Senate Office Building. 

The Committee notes that implementation of the short-term and 

immediate recommendations, in addition to implementation of design option 1, eliminates all high risk fire scenarios in the Russell 

Building while minimizing impact to its historic integrity, most effectively utilizing limited resources. The Blue-Ribbon Panel recognized compensatory features of the Russell Building that substantially mitigate life safety risk associated with open stairs, specifically: non-combustible materials, generously proportioned egress, 

well distributed stairs and circulation systems, quick emergency response operational capability, frequent fire drills, overall high level 

of maintenance, clutter free egress, relatively safe nature and dis-
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tribution of combustibles, limited sources of potential ignition, 

training provided to building occupants, high level of management 

and oversight and presence of perimeter and interior security. Considering the risk mitigation of the compensating features and the 

fact that implementation of design options 2 and 3 result in similar 

risk exposure to the Russell Building, the Committee considers 

these options to be cost prohibitive with minimal additional safety 

improvements beyond those currently being implemented. The 

Committee concludes that as additional funding resources become 

available, that funding should be expended on other projects and 

deferred maintenance requirements that have a greater impact on 

life and safety throughout all of the Senate office buildings. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 42,151 38,148 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 6,190 6,190 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 1,807 ........................

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 9,986 8,987 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 60,134 53,325 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

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

Alternate Life Safety Approach ............................................................................................... 5,000 ........................

Skylight Replacement [HSOB] ................................................................................................. 8,991 5,000 

Infrastructure Improvements, Phase 3, North Wing [DSOB] .................................................. 6,128 6,128 

Minor Construction .................................................................................................................. 4,000 2,000 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 27,119 13,128 

Total, Senate Office Buildings .................................................................................. 87,253 66,453 

HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $150,165,068 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 169,647,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 119,154,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 119,154,000 

The Committee has included funds for maintenance of House office buildings at the level recommended by the House in H.R. 2551. 

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

independent judgment on the House allowance. 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $118,895,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 142,101,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 136,159,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 113,139,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $113,139,000 for 

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

$8,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of $121,139,000. This is 
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$5,756,000 below the enacted level and $28,962,000 below the request. Of the amount provided, $15,406,000 shall remain available 

until September 30, 2016. 

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, the recommended amount for the 

purchase of electricity from the local private utility, payment to the 

government of the District of Columbia for the provision of water 

and sewer services, and the procurement of boiler fuel, is displayed 

in the following table. 

FISCAL YEAR 2012 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Cost 

Purchase of electrical energy .............................................................................................................................. 44,673 

Purchase of natural gas ...................................................................................................................................... 22,786 

Purchase of steam ............................................................................................................................................... 1,039 

Purchase of chilled water .................................................................................................................................... 1,365 

Purchase of oil ..................................................................................................................................................... 2,765 

Water and Sewer payments ................................................................................................................................. 6,101 

Utilities for Postal Square ................................................................................................................................... 618 

Energy Saving Performance Contracts ................................................................................................................ 6,385 

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 85,732 

The balance of this appropriation supports a workforce to operate 

and maintain the Power Plant. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll .................................................................................................................................. 10,594 9,582 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ....................................................................................... 287 273 

Plant Operations and Maintenance .................................................................................... 7,488 9,963

Safety, Fire, and Environmental ......................................................................................... 183 183

Utilities ................................................................................................................................ 85,732 85,732 

Subtotal, Operating Budget .................................................................................. 104,284 105,733 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Utility Tunnel Program ........................................................................................................ 17,406 13,406 

WRP Chiller System Replacement ...................................................................................... 6,000 ..........................

East Plant Chiller Relocation ............................................................................................. 16,411 ..........................

Cogeneration Management Program .................................................................................. 2,000 2,000 

Minor Construction .............................................................................................................. 4,000 ..........................
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CAPITOL POWER PLANT—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Subtotal, Project Budget ....................................................................................... 45,817 15,406 

Offsetting Collections ......................................................................................................... (8,000 ) (8,000 ) 

Total, Capitol Power Plant .................................................................................... 142,101 113,139 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $45,703,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 67,888,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 38,486,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 27,762,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $27,762,000 for 

the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and grounds by 

the Architect of the Capitol, of which $4,100,000 shall remain 

available until September 30, 2016. The recommendation is 

$17,941,000 below the enacted amount for fiscal year 2011 and 

$40,126,000 below the request. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 16,963 15,283 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 9,898 7,909 

Grounds Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 170 168 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 437 302 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 27,468 23,662 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Sprinkler System, West Main Pavilion Phase 3 of 3 ............................................................. 4,100 4,100 

Egress Improvements—North Exit Stairs—TJB ..................................................................... 1,126 ........................

Garage Structural Repairs ...................................................................................................... 12,200 ........................

Secured Storage Facilities, Phase 3 of 4 ............................................................................... 2,045 ........................

East & West Pavilion Copper Roof and Fall Protection (design) .......................................... 309 ........................

Air Handling Unit Replacement .............................................................................................. 3,722 ........................

Fall Protection ......................................................................................................................... 4,034 ........................

Collection Storage Module 5 ................................................................................................... 8,884 ........................

ABA Space Reorganization JMMB Phase 3 of 4 ..................................................................... 2,000 ........................

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 40,420 4,100

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds ....................................................................... 67,888 27,762 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $29,958,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 32,312,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 21,500,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 18,212,000 
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The Committee recommends $18,212,000 for Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $11,746,000 below the 

enacted level and $14,100,000 below the request. Of this amount, 

$2,473,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2016. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 2,174 1,932 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 10,468 8,788 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 229 ........................

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 7,170 5,019 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 20,041 15,739 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Garage Infrastructure—Phase 1 ............................................................................................ 6,598 ........................

Offsite Delivery Screening Center Study—Phase 1 ............................................................... 700 ........................

Fire Alarm System Replacement—HQ, USCP ......................................................................... 2,473 2,473 

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 12,271 2,473

Total, Capitol Police, Buildings, Grounds, and Security ........................................... 32,312 18,212 

BOTANIC GARDEN

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $11,367,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 12,344,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 11,367,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 9,582,000 

The Committee recommends $9,582,000 for salaries and expenses 

of the Botanic Garden. This is $2,762,000 below the requested level 

and $1,785,000 below the enacted level. 

Congressional Youth Park.—The Committee notes that the fiscal 

year 2002 Legislative Branch appropriations bill, Public Law 107– 

68, included a provision designating a specific parcel of Capitol 

grounds as the Congressional Youth Park. The Committee commends the Architect of the Capitol [AOC] for developing the Capitol 

Complex Master Plan as a guiding document for the future development of Capitol grounds. The plan embraces Frederick Law 

Olmstead’s original landscape design establishing grounds that enhance and elevate the U.S. Capitol. Integral to this plan, should be 

the original intent of the Botanic Garden to educate visitors about 

the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic, and ecological importance of plants. In this spirit, the Committee directs the AOC to 

develop, as part of the Capitol Complex Master Plan, the cultural 

landscape plan for the Congressional Youth Park that aligns the 

use of the Park with Olmsted’s historically important vision and 

the U.S. Botanic Garden’s efforts to educate youth about the importance of the natural world in their daily lives. This segment of the 

Master Plan shall also take into consideration landscape require-
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ments necessary to ensure the continued security of the Capitol 

complex. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

BOTANIC GARDEN 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 6,409 5,708 

Exhibits .................................................................................................................................... 369 369 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 1,415 1,095 

Grounds Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 1,678 1,168 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 1,690 1,242 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 11,561 9,582 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget 

Miscellaneous Improvements .................................................................................................. 783 ........................

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 783 ........................

Total, Botanic Gardens .............................................................................................. 12,344 9,582 

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $22,414,000 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 23,016,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 21,276,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 19,438,000 

The Committee recommends a total of $19,438,000 for the operation of the Capitol Visitor Center. This is $3,578,000 below the request and $2,976,000 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... 16,877 15,107 

Administration ......................................................................................................................... 362 326 

Exhibits .................................................................................................................................... 576 576 

Information Resources ............................................................................................................ 1,877 1,495 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 985 297 

Visitor Services ........................................................................................................................ 2,339 1,637 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 23,016 19,438 

Fiscal Year 2012 Project Budget ............................................................................................ ........................ ........................

Total, Capitol Visitor Center ...................................................................................... 23,016 19,438 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

The Library of Congress is the Nation’s oldest cultural institution 

and largest repository of human knowledge in the world. It is the 

main research arm of the United States Congress. Its mission is to 
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support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to 

further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of 

the American people. The Library’s collections include more than 

147 million artifactual items (books, photographs, maps, sound recordings, films, sheet music, legal materials) in 470 languages. Digital technology is transforming the way the Library does its work, 

and the institution plays an important leadership role in superimposing digital library collections and services on those that are 

analog based. The Library of Congress houses the Congressional 

Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, National Library Service 

for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Law Library of Congress, and numerous other programs and services. The Committee recommends a total of $579,170,680 for the Library of Congress, a decrease of $49,505,320 below the fiscal year 

2011 enacted level and $87,560,320 below the budget request. 

In addition to the appropriation, the Library estimates receipts and reimbursements of $44,876,000, funds from gifts and trusts totaling $18,348,000 and revolving funds totaling $114,336,000. Total 

funds available to support Library operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are expected to be approximately 

$784,492,680 in fiscal year 2012 under the Committee recommendation. 

The Committee recognizes that its recommendation is an extremely austere 8 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2011 enacted level, which unfortunately was unavoidable under the given 

budgetary guidelines. Funding levels in the fiscal year 2011 appropriations bill already caused the Library to absorb numerous staffing reductions. The additional reduction in funding in fiscal year 

2012 will require the Library to further reduce staffing to the point 

of causing major disruptions in the provision of all of the Library’s 

core services. In preparation for potential reductions in funding, 

the Library has already instituted procedures for Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority; however, these measures alone will not be sufficient to absorb the budget cuts proposed in this bill. The Committee understands that the Library will need to pursue additional cost reduction measures including furloughs and the possibility of a reduction-in-force. The reduction and/or elimination of critical positions 

will severely impact the timeliness of services to Congress and the 

public, while demand for these services already exceeds the Library’s capacity within current funding levels. These cuts will slow 

the Library’s acquisitions and preservation efforts, creating gaps in 

the collections that cannot be recovered, and will impede the Library’s ability to provide timely, authoritative, and in-depth research and analysis to the Congress and the public. 

Given that the budgetary constraints imposed on the Library in 

fiscal year 2012 will significantly alter the size of the work force 

and the level of responsiveness to the Library’s constituency, the 

Committee directs the Library to report back to the Senate Committee on Appropriations within 30 days of enactment of this act 

with its proposal for realignment of personnel and services. 

The following table displays the Committee recommendation for 

the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the budget request and the fiscal year 2011 level. 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee 

recommendationcompared with (∂ or 

¥) 

2011 

appropriation Budget estimate 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

Salaries and Expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 438,122 462,329 411,848 ¥26,287 ¥50,494 Authority to spend receipts .................................................................................................................................................. ¥6,337 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 .......................... ∂13 

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................ 431,785 455,979 405,498 ¥26,287 ¥50,481 

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................. 54,367 56,440 53,533 ¥834 ¥2,907 Authority to spend receipts .................................................................................................................................................. ¥36,539 ¥34,717 ¥36,539 .......................... ∂1,822 

Subtotal, Copyright Office ...................................................................................................................................... 17,828 21,723 16,994 ¥834 ¥4,729 

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses .................................................................................................... 111,018 117,102 105,819 ¥5,199 ¥11,283 Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and expenses .......................................................................... 68,046 71,927 50,860 ¥17,186 ¥21,067 

Total, Library of Congress ...................................................................................................................................... 628,677 666,731 579,171 ¥49,506 ¥87,560 
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SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $438,122,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,337,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 431,785,000 

Budget estimate, 2012: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 462,329,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 455,979,000 

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 411,848,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 405,498,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $405,498,0000 

for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves 

authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal year 2012, for a 

total of $411,848,000. This is $50,481,000 below the request and 

$26,287,000 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. This amount 

provides for 2,301 FTEs, which may be shifted among PPAs within 

this appropriation. The amount recommended includes $3,653,000 

for the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program; $6,959,000 for the Digital Collections and Education 

Curricula Program; and $14,126,000 for the Investment in Technical Infrastructure Initiative. 

COPYRIGHT OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $54,367,048 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 36,539,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 17,828,048 

Budget estimate, 2012: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 56,440,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 34,717,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 21,723,000 

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 53,533,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 36,539,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 16,994,000 

The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of 

$16,994,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to 

spend receipts of $36,539,000 in fiscal year 2012, for a total of 

$53,533,000. This is $4,729,000 below the request and $834,048 

below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. 
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $111,017,520 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 117,102,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 104,091,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 105,819,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $105,819,000 for 

the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended is 

$11,283,000 below the request and $5,198,520 below the fiscal year 

2011 enacted level. The Committee was not able to fund the 17 additional FTE requested in fiscal year 2012 due to budgetary constraints. 

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $68,045,636 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 71,927,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 50,674,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 50,860,000 

This appropriation supports a national reading program for eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States 

and U.S. citizens living overseas. Books and magazines in braille 

and various recorded formats are produced by the National Library 

Service 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, 

Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands house and circulate books 

and magazines to eligible readers. Eighty-one subregional libraries 

in 15 States, and Guam, assist at the local public library level. 

Fifty-three of the regional libraries and 4 separate cooperating 

agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multi-State centers, 

under contract to the National Library Service, store and distribute 

books and other materials in their geographical region. The program supports a readership of approximately 900,000. 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $50,860,000 for 

salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically 

Handicapped. This is a decrease of $21,067,000 below the request 

and $17,185,636 below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level. The 

amount recommended includes $605,150 to continue to provide 

newspapers to blind and physically handicapped individuals. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1301. The Committee has included a routine administrative 

provision regarding reimbursable and revolving funds carried in 

prior years. 

SEC. 1302. Provides authority to transfer funds between Library 

of Congress accounts, subject to the approval of the Committees on 

Appropriations. 

SEC. 1303. This provision provides the Library of Congress [LOC] 

authority to reimburse the Department of Labor for workers com-
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pensation claims for Library employees for prior years using available balances from expired LOC appropriations. 

SEC. 1304. This provision authorizes LOC to retain proceeds from 

the sale of used or surplus personal property and vehicles and/or 

to obtain trade-in credit or discount when purchasing new similar 

items. 

SEC. 1305. This provision amends the Library’s gift statute at 2 

U.S.C. 160 to allow the Librarian to accept services and in-kind 

gifts in addition to gifts of cash for immediate disbursement. 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $93,580,464 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 100,001,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 74,586,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 81,314,000 

The U.S. Government Printing Office’s core mission dates to 

1813 when Congress determined the need to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to 

all Americans. GPO is the Federal Government’s primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing and 

preserving published information in all its forms. By law and tradition, the GPO’s mission is to provide expert publishing and printing services to all three branches of Government; to provide, in 

partnership with Federal depository libraries, permanent public access to the printed and electronic information products of the Federal Government; and to sell copies of authentic printed and electronic documents and other government information products to 

the public. The Committee recommendation reflects a 12.4 percent 

reduction in overall funding for the GPO from the fiscal year 2011 

enacted level. 

The Committee recommends $81,314,000 for congressional print- ing and binding. This is a decrease of $12,266,464 below the fiscal 

year 2011 enacted level and $18,687,000 below the budget request. 

The following table compares the component categories within 

this account for fiscal year 2011. The Committee has not recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give the 

GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements. However, the 

Committee recommendation includes $1,400,000, as requested, for 

the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING 

Appropriations 2011 Requested 

2012 

Recommended 2012 

Congressional Record Program ...................................................... $23,936,000 $27,442,000 ............................

Miscellaneous publications ............................................................ 4,618,000 3,436,000 ............................

Miscellaneous printing and services ............................................. 22,938,000 22,599,000 ............................

Details to Congress ....................................................................... 3,953,000 4,083,000 ............................

Document envelopes and document franks .................................. 1,517,000 2,090,000 ............................

Business and committee calendars .............................................. 2,067,000 3,802,000 ............................

Bills, resolutions, and amendments .............................................. 7,663,000 6,984,000 ............................

Committee reports ......................................................................... 3,387,000 3,491,000 ............................

Documents ..................................................................................... 1,110,000 1,034,000 ............................

Hearings ......................................................................................... 20,256,000 21,332,000 ............................

Committee prints ........................................................................... 2,259,000 2,254,000 ............................
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CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING—Continued 

Appropriations 

2011 

Requested 

2012 

Recommended 

2012 

Prior-year shortfalls, estimated ..................................................... ¥123,536 1,454,000 ............................

Total .................................................................................. 93,580,464 100,001,000 $81,314,000 

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $39,831,178 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 42,173,000 

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

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

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. 

The Committee recommends $35,000,000 for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents. This is 

$4,831,178 below the enacted level and $7,173,000 below the request. 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE REVOLVING FUND

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $1,655,682 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 6,300,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

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

The Committee recommends $500,000 for the Government Printing Office [GPO] Revolving Fund. This is $1,155,682 below the enacted level and $5,800,000 below the budget request. The Committee notes that approximately 70 percent of the GPO’s budget 

represents the prepress cost of congressional publications for online 

access and print production. The Committee commends the GPO 

for its willingness to work with less funding as their workload increases due to the demands of the Congress. One reason the GPO 

is able to meet the increased work demands and continually reduce 

costs is through its constant focus on capital investments to modernize information systems, production equipment, and major facility repairs. The Committee supports continued investment in the 

Revolving Fund as the most efficient solution to both cutting costs 

and ensuring efficient online access to government documents. The 

Committee supports the GPO’s continued development of its Federal Digital System and its Business Information System given 

that these efforts continue to reduce costs. 
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $546,215,302 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 556,849,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 511,296,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 504,518,000 

The U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] is an independent nonpartisan agency that was established by the Budget 

and Accounting Act of 1921, to act as an auditor for Congress and 

investigate how the Federal Government spends taxpayer dollars. 

The function of the GAO includes auditing agency operations to 

determine whether Federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities; 

reporting on how well Government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; performing policy analyses and outlining options for congressional consideration and issuing legal decisions 

and opinions, such as bid protest rulings and reports on agency 

rules. 

The Committee commends the GAO for its efficiency in providing 

assistance to every standing congressional committee and over 70 

percent of their subcommittees in the past year. The Committee 

further notes that the number of legislatively mandated studies requested by the Congress increased by over 30 percent from fiscal 

year 2010 to fiscal year 2011. Given the current fiscal constraints 

of this budget, it is evident that many of the services provided by 

the GAO will be curtailed due to reductions in staff and resources. 

The Committee recognizes that its recommendation will require the 

GAO to implement severe measures including a significant and historic reduction in staff to below 3,000 FTEs, through a hiring 

freeze, attrition and early retirement. In order to better understand 

the extensive amount of work that goes into producing reports and 

audits for Congress, the Committee directs the GAO to add a cost 

analysis to every report requested by a member or a committee including but not limited to the number FTEs that were associated 

with the production of the report, the number of hours required to 

produce the report, associated travel expenses, and the number of 

reports previously conducted on the particular issue. The Committee recommends funding of $504,518,000 for salaries and expenses of the Government Accountability Office, $41,697,302 

below the fiscal year 2011 enacted level and $52,331,000 below the 

request. Additionally, $18,304,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for conducting 

financial audits of Government corporations, for a total of 

$522,822,000, which is a net decrease of $42,893,000 over the fiscal 

year 2011 enacted level. 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND 

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $11,377,200 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 12,600,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,000,000 

The Committee recommends $10,000,000 as a payment to the 

Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, which is $2,600,000 
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below the request and $1,377,200 below the enacted level. The 

Committee recommendation reflects a 12 percent reduction from 

the fiscal year enacted level. The Center for Russian Leadership 

Development was established on December 21, 2000 (Public Law 

106–554) as a legislative branch entity. The Fiscal Year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law 108–7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of the program to include 

Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union including the 

Baltic States. The mission of the Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and Newly Independent States at all levels 

of government to gain significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market economic system and the operation of American 

democratic institutions through visits to comparable governments 

and communities in the United States. 

The Committee recognizes that despite the fiscal constraints of 

the budget this program is necessary for the promotion of democratic principles in countries with historically oppressive rule. The 

Open World Leadership Center has a proven record in fostering 

democratic principles through providing firsthand experience of the 

American democratic process by hosting over 17,000 Eurasian leaders since the program began in 1999. Last year, Open World delegates discussed common problems and exchanged ideas for solutions with over 400 U.S. Federal, State and local VIPs during the 

course of their U.S. program, including Members of Congress, State 

governors, State legislators, city mayors, and judges. Since the inception of this program, 90 formal partnerships have been created 

or strengthened by Open World visits. 

The Open World program operates as a public-private partnership that leverages cost-sharing and in-kind contributions from outside sponsors and American families with Federal funding. Specifically, 6,750 American families in nearly 2,000 host communities in 

all 50 States have home-hosted Open World participants and contributed, along with national grantees, local hosting organizations 

and other partners. These donations account for approximately 20 

percent of the Open World budget. The Committee commends the 

Open World program for its efforts to expand its private partnerships and encourages the organization to further seek additional 

outside support to offset the costs of running the program. 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING 

AND DEVELOPMENT 

Appropriations, 2011 ............................................................................. $429,140 

Budget estimate, 2012 ........................................................................... 430,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 430,000 

The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the 

Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The Committee 

recommends the budget request of $430,000 as authorized by 2 

U.S.C. 1105, for the Center’s congressional staff training and development programs. 
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TITLE II 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Included are several routine general provisions carried annually 

in the bill (secs. 201–208), as follows: 

Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service and 

maintenance of private vehicles, except under such regulations as 

may be promulgated by the House Administration Committee and 

the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, respectively. 

Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of appropriations 

to the fiscal year for which it is expressly provided in the bill accompanying this report. 

Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title designation for 

a staff position created in this act, and not specifically established 

by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is to be made permanent law 

by this act. Further, any pay rate and title change for a position 

provided for in the 1929 Act is to be made permanent law by this 

act and any changes in the official expenses of Members, officers, 

and committees, and in the clerk hire of the House and Senate are 

to be made permanent law by this act. 

Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such contracts are matters of public record and are available for public inspection. 

Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for the 

payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law 104– 

1. 

Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities participating in 

the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC. 

Section 207 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to maintain 

certain property. 

Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to other 

agencies. 

Section 209 ensures continuation of the staff-led tours of the 

Capitol. 

Section 210 rescinds $17,482,000 from prior year unobligated balances under the heading ‘‘Architect of the Capitol.’’ In an effort to 

continue addressing the most pressing safety and life cycle needs, 

the Committee recommendation provides the Architect of the Capitol flexibility in both determining and identifying from which appropriation accounts this rescission shall come and the amount of 

such rescission that shall apply to each account. The Committee directs the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Treasury of the accounts and 

amounts determined and identified for this rescission not later 

than 30 days after the date of enactment of this act. 
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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 September 15, 2011, 

the Committee ordered favorably reported a bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year 

ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes, with an 

amendment in the nature of a substitute, provided that the bill be 

subject to further amendment and that the bill be consistent with 

its spending allocations, by a recorded vote of 28–2, a quorum being 

present. The vote was as follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairman Inouye Mr. Blunt 

Mr. Leahy Mr. Johnson (WI) 

Mr. Harkin 

Ms. Mikulski 

Mr. Kohl 

Mrs. Murray 

Mrs. Feinstein 

Mr. Durbin 

Mr. Johnson (SD) 

Ms. Landrieu 

Mr. Reed 

Mr. Lautenberg 

Mr. Nelson 

Mr. Pryor 

Mr. Tester 

Mr. Brown 

Mr. Cochran 

Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Shelby 

Mrs. Hutchison 

Mr. Alexander 

Ms. Collins 

Ms. Murkowski 

Mr. Graham 

Mr. Kirk 
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Mr. Coats 

Mr. Moran 

Mr. Hoeven 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on 

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part 

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof 

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the Committee.’’ 

In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing 

law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing 

law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is 

printed in italic; and existing law in which no change is proposed 

is shown in roman. 

TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS 

CHAPTER 4—OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE

OF REPRESENTATIVES

§ 60c–5. Student loan repayment program for Senate employees 

(a) Definitions 

In this section: 

(1) Eligible employee 

The term ‘‘eligible employee’’ means an individual, except 

as provided under subsection (b)(3)— 

* * * * * * * 

ø(2) Employee of the Senate 

øThe term ‘‘employee of the Senate’’ has the meaning 

given the term in section 1301 of this title. 

ø(3) Employing office 

øThe term ‘‘employing office’’ means the employing office, 

as defined in section 1301 of this title, of an employee of the 

Senate.¿ 

(2) EMPLOYEE OF THE SENATE.—The term ‘‘employee of the 

Senate’’— 

(A) has the meaning given the term under section 101 

of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 

1301); and 

(B) includes any employee of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services whose pay is disbursed by the 

Secretary of the Senate. 

(3) EMPLOYING OFFICE.—The term ‘‘employing office’’— 
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(A) means the employing office, as defined under section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 

U.S.C. 1301), of an employee of the Senate; and 

(B) includes the Office of Congressional Accessibility 

Services with respect to employees of that office whose pay 

is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. 

* * * * * * * 

(b) Senate student loan repayment program 

(1) Service agreements 

* * * * * * * 

(2) Submission of agreements 

On entering into a service agreement under this section, 

the employing office shall submit a copy of the service agreement to the Secretary. 

(3) EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN DUAL PROGRAMS.— 

Notwithstanding section 5379 of title 5, United States Code, an 

employee of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services 

may not participate in the student loan repayment program 

through an agreement under that section and participate in the 

student loan repayment program through a service agreement 

under this section at the same time. 

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CHAPTER 5—LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

§ 160. Disbursement of gifts, etc., to Library 

øNothing¿ (a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in sections 154 to 162 

and 163 1 of this title shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the Librarian of Congress from accepting in the name of the 

United States øgifts or bequests of money for immediate disbursement¿ and in the interest of the Library, its collections, or its service, gifts or bequests of personal property, nonpersonal services, voluntary and uncompensated personal services, or money for immediate disbursement. Such gifts or bequests of money, after acceptance by the librarian, shall be paid by the donor or his representative to the Treasurer of the United States, whose receipts shall be 

their acquittance. In the case of a gift of securities, the librarian 

shall sell the securities and provide the donor with a receipt from 

the proceeds of the sale. The Treasurer of the United States shall 

øenter them¿ enter the gift, bequest, or proceeds in a special account to the credit of the Library of Congress and subject to disbursement by the librarian for the purposes in each case specified. 

(b) REPORTING, DISCLOSURE, AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.— 

(1) REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE.— 

(A) ISSUANCE.—Each year the Librarian of Congress 

shall issue a public report that discloses— 

(i) each gift or bequest accepted under subsection 

(a), including each gift or bequest of personal property, 

nonpersonal services, voluntary and uncompensated 
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personal services, or money for immediate disbursement; and 

(ii) details of any financial transaction required 

under subsection (a) relating to each of those gifts or 

bequests. 

(B) PUBLICATION.—Each public report issued under 

subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Annual Report 

of the Librarian of Congress and the annual Financial 

Statements of the Library of Congress, with specific pagination of each gift or bequest listed in the table of contents or 

index. 

(C) WEBSITE PUBLIC ACCESS.—The Annual Report of 

the Librarian of Congress and the annual Financial Statements of the Library of Congress, including the public report issued under subparagraph (A), shall be posted on the 

website of the Library of Congress for public access. 

(2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 5 business days before 

acceptance or rejection of any gift or bequest under subsection 

(a), the Librarian of Congress shall notify the Chairman and 

the Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library of— 

(A) the determination of the Librarian of Congress to 

accept or reject that gift or bequest; and 

(B) if the gift or bequest is accepted, the details of all 

financial transactions relating to that gift or bequest. 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999, 

PUBLIC LAW 105–275 

TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 103. (a) * * * 

(b) øSubject to the allocation described in subsection (c), funds¿ 

Funds in the account established under subsection (a) shall be 

paid— 

(1) for activities of the Republican Conference in such 

amounts, at such times, and under such terms and conditions 

as the Speaker of the House of Representatives may ødirect;¿ 

direct (or, if the Speaker is not a member of the Republican 

Party, under such terms and conditions as the Minority Leader 

of the House of Representatives may direct); and 

(2) for activities of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in such amounts, at such times, and under such terms 

and conditions as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives may ødirect.¿ direct (or, if the Speaker is a member of the Democratic Party, under such terms and conditions 

as the Speaker may direct). 

ø(c) Of the total amount in the account established under subsection (a)— 

ø(1) 50 percent shall be allocated to the Speaker for payments for activities of the Republican Conference; and 
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ø(2) 50 percent shall be allocated to the Minority Leader for 

payments for activities of the Democratic Steering and Policy 

Committee.¿ 

ø(d)¿ (c) There are authorized to be appropriated to the account 

under this section for fiscal year 1999 and each succeeding fiscal 

year such sums as may be necessary for training and program development activities of the Republican Conference and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee during the fiscal year. 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FISCAL OPERATIONS 

IMPROVEMENT ACT, 2000, PUBLIC LAW 106–481 

TITLE I—LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

REVOLVING FUNDS 

SEC. 101. REVOLVING FUND FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO øDUPLICATION¿ 

SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH AUDIOVISUAL CONSERVATION CENTER. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established in the Treasury a revolving fund for audio and video øduplication and delivery 

services provided by¿ the following programs and activities of the 

Librarian of Congress (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Librarian’’) which are associated with the national audiovisual conservation center established under the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to authorize acquisition of certain real property for the Library of Congress, and for other purposes’’, approved December 15, 1997 (Public 

Law 105–144; 2 U.S.C. 141 note)ø.¿: 

(1) Duplication and delivery services. 

(2) Storage of audiovisual materials. 

* * * * * * * 

SEC. 102. REVOLVING FUND FOR GIFT SHOP, DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, PHOTO DUPLICATION, AND RELATED SERVICES. 

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— * * * 

(1) Decimal classification development. 

* * * * * * * 

(4) Document reproduction and microfilming services. 

(5) Traveling exhibitions. 

(6) Training. 
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EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL ACT, 2002, PUBLIC LAW 

107–117 

DIVISION B—TRANSFERS FROM THE EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE FUND PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 107–38 

CHAPTER 9 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

øSEC. 905. (a) There is established in the House of Representatives an office to be known as the House of Representatives Office 

of Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Operations. The Office 

shall be responsible for mitigation and preparedness operations, 

crisis management and response, resource services, and recovery 

operations. 

ø(b) The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader— 

ø(1) shall provide policy direction for, and oversight of, the 

Office; 

ø(2) shall appoint and set the annual rate of pay for employees of the Office, including a Director, who shall be the head 

of the Office; 

ø(3) shall exercise, with respect to any employee of the Office, the authority referred to in section 8344(k)(2)(B) of title 5, 

United States Code, and the authority referred to in section 

8468(h)(2)(B) of title 5, United States Code; 

ø(4) shall approve procurement of services of experts and 

consultants by the Office or by committees or other entities of 

the House of Representatives for assignment to the Office; and 

ø(5) may request the head of any Federal department or 

agency to detail to the Office, on a reimbursable basis, any of 

the personnel of the department or agency. 

ø(c) The day-to-day operations of the Office shall be carried out 

by the Director, under the supervision of a Board, to be known as 

the House of Representatives Continuity of Operations Board, comprised of the Clerk, the Sergeant at Arms, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. The Clerk shall be 

the Chairman of the Board. 

ø(d) Until otherwise provided by law, funds shall be available for 

the Office from amounts appropriated for the operations of the 

House of Representatives. 

ø(e) This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment 

of this Act and shall apply to fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 

2002.¿ 
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, 

PUBLIC LAW 108–447 

DIVISION G 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 109. (a) There is established in the House of Representatives an office to be known as the Republican Policy Committee, 

which shall have such responsibilities as may be assigned by øthe 

chair of the Republican Conference¿ the Speaker of the House of 

Representatives (or, if the Speaker is not a member of the Republican Party, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives). (b) There shall be a lump sum allowance for the salaries and expenses of the Republican Policy Committee, which shall be treated 

as a category of House leadership offices for purposes of section 

101(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 (2 U.S.C. 

95b(c))ø.¿, and which shall be obligated and expended as directed 

by the Speaker (or, if the Speaker is not a member of the Republican 

Party, the Minority Leader). 
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BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL 

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

in bill 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

in bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations 

to its subcommittees of amounts in the budget resolution 

for 2012: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch: 

Mandatory ............................................................................ 136 136 136 1 136 

Discretionary ........................................................................ 4,307 4,190 4,385 1 4,289 

Security ....................................................................... 10 10 NA NA 

Nonsecurity ................................................................. 4,297 4,180 NA NA 

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2012 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 2 3,563 

2013 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 439 

2014 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 117 

2015 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 32 

2016 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... 16 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2012 ......................................................................................... 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 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with 

(∂ or ¥) 

2012 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

SENATE 

Expense allowances: 

Vice President ............................................................................................... 20 20 .......................... 19 ¥1 ¥1 ∂19 President Pro Tempore of the Senate ........................................................... 40 40 .......................... 38 ¥2 ¥2 ∂38 Majority Leader of the Senate ...................................................................... 40 40 .......................... 38 ¥2 ¥2 ∂38 Minority Leader of the Senate ...................................................................... 40 40 .......................... 38 ¥2 ¥2 ∂38 Majority Whip of the Senate ......................................................................... 10 10 .......................... 9 ¥1 ¥1 ∂9 Minority Whip of the Senate ......................................................................... 10 10 .......................... 9 ¥1 ¥1 ∂9 Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee ........................................ 5 5 .......................... 5 .......................... .......................... ∂5 Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee ........................................ 5 5 .......................... 5 .......................... .......................... ∂5 Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ................................................. 5 5 .......................... 5 .......................... .......................... ∂5 Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ................................................. 5 5 .......................... 5 .......................... .......................... ∂5 

Subtotal, expense allowances .................................................................. 180 180 .......................... 171 ¥9 ¥9 ∂171 

Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders ....................... 30 30 .......................... 28 ¥2 ¥2 ∂28 

Total, Expense allowances and representation ........................................ 210 210 .......................... 199 ¥11 ¥11 ∂199 

Salaries, Officers and Employees 

Office of the Vice President ................................................................................... 2,512 2,517 .......................... 2,361 ¥151 ¥156 ∂2,361 Office of the President Pro Tempore ..................................................................... 750 752 .......................... 705 ¥45 ¥47 ∂705 Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ........................................................ 5,202 5,212 .......................... 4,889 ¥313 ¥323 ∂4,889 Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ........................................................... 3,281 3,288 .......................... 3,085 ¥196 ¥203 ∂3,085 Committee on Appropriations ................................................................................ 15,812 15,844 .......................... 14,864 ¥948 ¥980 ∂14,864 Conference committees .......................................................................................... 3,445 3,452 .......................... 3,238 ¥207 ¥214 ∂3,238 Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference 

of the Minority ................................................................................................... 848 850 .......................... 797 ¥51 ¥53 ∂797 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with 

(∂ or ¥) 

2012 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

Policy Committees .................................................................................................. 3,519 3,526 .......................... 3,308 ¥211 ¥218 ∂3,308 Office of the Chaplain ........................................................................................... 414 415 .......................... 389 ¥25 ¥26 ∂389 Office of the Secretary ........................................................................................... 25,738 25,790 .......................... 24,194 ¥1,544 ¥1,596 ∂24,194 Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper ................................................... 76,846 77,588 .......................... 73,000 ¥3,846 ¥4,588 ∂73,000 Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority ...................................... 1,832 1,836 .......................... 1,722 ¥110 ¥114 ∂1,722 Agency contributions and related expenses .......................................................... 45,409 45,500 .......................... 42,684 ¥2,725 ¥2,816 ∂42,684 

Total, Salaries, officers and employees ................................................... 185,608 186,570 .......................... 175,236 ¥10,372 ¥11,334 ∂175,236 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 7,140 7,411 .......................... 6,711 ¥429 ¥700 ∂6,711 

Office of Senate Legal Counsel 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 1,541 1,544 .......................... 1,448 ¥93 ¥96 ∂1,448 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 ..................................................................... 30 30 .......................... 28 ¥2 ¥2 ∂28 

Contingent Expenses of the Senate 

Inquiries and investigations .................................................................................. 140,219 161,346 .......................... 131,306 ¥8,913 ¥30,040 ∂131,306 Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ... 519 520 .......................... 488 ¥31 ¥32 ∂488 Secretary of the Senate ......................................................................................... 6,188 6,200 .......................... 5,816 ¥372 ¥384 ∂5,816 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ................................................. 142,116 141,588 .......................... 131,040 ¥11,076 ¥10,548 ∂131,040 Miscellaneous items ............................................................................................... 21,103 18,860 .......................... 14,860 ¥6,243 ¥4,000 ∂14,860 Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account .................................... 409,180 446,967 .......................... 396,180 ¥13,000 ¥50,787 ∂396,180 

Official Mail Costs 

Expenses ................................................................................................................. 299 300 .......................... 281 ¥18 ¥19 ∂281 

Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate ............................................... 719,624 775,781 .......................... 679,971 ¥39,653 ¥95,810 ∂679,971 
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Total, Senate ............................................................................................. 914,153 971,546 .......................... 863,593 ¥50,560 ¥107,953 ∂863,593 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Salaries and Expenses 

House Leadership Offices 

Office of the Speaker ............................................................................................. 4,878 4,877 6,943 6,943 ∂2,065 ∂2,066 ..........................

Speaker’s Office for Legislative Floor Activities ........................................... 498 497 .......................... .......................... ¥498 ¥497 ..........................Republican Steering Committee ................................................................... 941 942 .......................... .......................... ¥941 ¥942 ..........................Republican Policy Committee ....................................................................... 344 348 .......................... .......................... ¥344 ¥348 ..........................Training and Program Development, Majority .............................................. 278 279 .......................... .......................... ¥278 ¥279 ..........................Cloakroom Personnel, Majority ...................................................................... 477 477 .......................... .......................... ¥477 ¥477 ..........................

Subtotal, Office of the Speaker ................................................................ 7,416 7,420 6,943 6,943 ¥473 ¥477 ..........................

Office of the Majority Floor Leader ........................................................................ 2,433 2,430 2,278 2,278 ¥155 ¥152 ..........................Office of the Minority Floor Leader ........................................................................ 4,378 4,385 7,433 7,433 ∂3,055 ∂3,048 ..........................

Democratic Steering and Policy Committee ................................................. 1,319 1,312 .......................... .......................... ¥1,319 ¥1,312 ..........................Nine minority employees ............................................................................... 1,487 1,491 .......................... .......................... ¥1,487 ¥1,491 ..........................Training and Program Development, Minority .............................................. 277 279 .......................... .......................... ¥277 ¥279 ..........................Cloakroom Personnel, Minority ...................................................................... 477 477 .......................... .......................... ¥477 ¥477 ..........................

Subtotal, Office of the Minority Floor Leader ........................................... 7,938 7,944 7,433 7,433 ¥505 ¥511 ..........................

Office of the Majority Whip .................................................................................... 2,105 2,108 1,971 1,971 ¥134 ¥137 ..........................Office of the Minority Whip .................................................................................... 1,629 1,624 1,525 1,525 ¥104 ¥99 ..........................Republican Conference .......................................................................................... 1,680 1,679 1,573 1,573 ¥107 ¥106 ..........................Democratic Caucus ................................................................................................ 1,660 1,657 1,554 1,554 ¥106 ¥103 ..........................

Subtotal, House Leadership Offices ......................................................... 24,861 24,862 23,277 23,277 ¥1,584 ¥1,585 ..........................

Transition to Calendar Year Funding 

Office of the Speaker ............................................................................................. .......................... .......................... 1,736 1,736 ∂1,736 ∂1,736 ..........................Office of the Majority Floor Leader ........................................................................ .......................... .......................... 569 569 ∂569 ∂569 ..........................Office of the Minority Floor Leader ........................................................................ .......................... .......................... 1,858 1,858 ∂1,858 ∂1,858 ..........................Office of the Majority Whip .................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 493 493 ∂493 ∂493 ..........................Office of the Minority Whip .................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 381 381 ∂381 ∂381 ..........................Republican Conference .......................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 393 393 ∂393 ∂393 ..........................Democratic Caucus ................................................................................................ .......................... .......................... 388 388 ∂388 ∂388 ..........................

Subtotal, Transition to Calendar Year Funding ....................................... .......................... .......................... 5,818 5,818 ∂5,818 ∂5,818 ..........................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with 

(∂ or ¥) 

2012 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

Members’ Representational Allowances Including Members’ Clerk Hire, Official 

Expenses of Members, and Official Mail 

Expenses ................................................................................................................. 613,052 633,848 573,939 573,939 ¥39,113 ¥59,909 ..........................

Committee Employees 

Standing Committees, Special and Select ............................................................ 134,549 134,549 125,965 125,965 ¥8,584 ¥8,584 ..........................Committee on Appropriations (including studies and investigations) ................. 28,483 28,483 26,666 26,666 ¥1,817 ¥1,817 ..........................

Subtotal, Committee employees ............................................................... 163,032 163,032 152,631 152,631 ¥10,401 ¥10,401 ..........................

Salaries, Officers and Employees 

Office of the Clerk ................................................................................................. 28,589 30,516 26,114 26,114 ¥2,475 ¥4,402 ..........................Office of the Sergeant at Arms ............................................................................. 9,034 19,454 8,140 8,140 ¥894 ¥11,314 ..........................Office of Emergency Management ......................................................................... .......................... 4,445 4,445 4,445 ∂4,445 .......................... ..........................Office of the Chief Administrative Officer ............................................................. 127,782 130,782 116,782 116,782 ¥11,000 ¥14,000 ..........................Office of the Inspector General ............................................................................. 5,045 5,045 5,045 5,045 .......................... .......................... ..........................Office for Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Operations ............................ 4,445 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥4,445 .......................... ..........................Office of General Counsel ...................................................................................... 1,415 1,415 1,415 1,415 .......................... .......................... ..........................Office of the Chaplain ........................................................................................... 179 179 179 179 .......................... .......................... ..........................Office of the Parliamentarian ................................................................................ 2,060 2,060 2,060 2,060 .......................... .......................... ..........................

Office of the Parliamentarian ....................................................................... (1,466 ) (1,466 ) (1,466 ) (1,466 ) .......................... .......................... ..........................Compilation of precedents of the House of Representatives ....................... (594 ) (594 ) (594 ) (594 ) .......................... .......................... ..........................

Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House ................................................ 3,258 3,258 3,258 3,258 .......................... .......................... ..........................Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House .................................................... 8,814 8,814 8,814 8,814 .......................... .......................... ..........................Office of Interparliamentary Affairs ....................................................................... 859 859 859 859 .......................... .......................... ..........................Other authorized employees ................................................................................... 1,249 1,249 347 347 ¥902 ¥902 ..........................Office of the Historian ........................................................................................... 597 170 170 170 ¥427 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, Salaries, officers and employees .............................................. 193,326 208,246 177,628 177,628 ¥15,698 ¥30,618 ..........................
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Allowances and Expenses 

Supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal tort claims ..................... 3,948 3,948 3,696 3,696 ¥252 ¥252 ..........................Official mail for committees, leadership offices, and administrative offices of 

the House ........................................................................................................... 201 201 201 201 .......................... .......................... ..........................

Government contributions ...................................................................................... 280,349 276,703 264,848 264,848 ¥15,501 ¥11,855 ..........................Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery .......................................................... 22,912 17,098 17,112 17,112 ¥5,800 ∂14 ..........................Transition activities ............................................................................................... 2,907 2,907 1,722 1,722 ¥1,185 ¥1,185 ..........................Wounded Warrior program ..................................................................................... 2,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 ∂500 .......................... ..........................Energy demonstration projects .............................................................................. 2,500 2,500 .......................... .......................... ¥2,500 ¥2,500 ..........................Office of Congressional Ethic ................................................................................ 1,548 1,548 1,548 1,548 .......................... .......................... ..........................Miscellaneous items ............................................................................................... 760 760 760 760 .......................... .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, Allowances and expenses ......................................................... 317,125 308,165 292,387 292,387 ¥24,738 ¥15,778 ..........................Total, House of Representatives ............................................................... 1,311,396 1,338,153 1,225,680 1,225,680 ¥85,716 ¥112,473 ..........................

JOINT ITEMS 

Joint Economic Committee ..................................................................................... 4,490 4,814 4,203 4,490 .......................... ¥324 ∂287 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. ................................... .......................... 1,237 .......................... 1,237 ∂1,237 .......................... ∂1,237 Joint Committee on Taxation ................................................................................. 10,530 11,327 10,424 10,761 ∂231 ¥566 ∂337 

Office of the Attending Physician 

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances. .................................... 3,400 3,403 3,400 3,403 ∂3 .......................... ∂3 Office of Congressional Accessibility Services ...................................................... 1,374 1,363 1,363 1,363 ¥11 .......................... ..........................

Total, Joint items ...................................................................................... 19,794 22,144 19,390 21,254 ∂1,460 ¥890 ∂1,864 

CAPITOL POLICE 

Salaries .................................................................................................................. 277,133 299,343 278,133 276,930 ¥203 ¥22,413 ¥1,203 General expenses ................................................................................................... 63,004 88,273 63,004 54,473 ¥8,531 ¥33,800 ¥8,531 

Total, Capitol Police ................................................................................. 340,137 387,616 341,137 331,403 ¥8,734 ¥56,213 ¥9,734 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 4,077 4,782 3,817 3,870 ¥207 ¥912 ∂53 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 46,771 46,865 43,787 44,409 ¥2,362 ¥2,456 ∂622 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with 

(∂ or ¥) 

2012 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

General administration .......................................................................................... 106,569 119,150 104,790 94,980 ¥11,589 ¥24,170 ¥9,810 Capitol building ..................................................................................................... 33,116 41,545 35,354 29,056 ¥4,060 ¥12,489 ¥6,298 Capitol grounds ...................................................................................................... 10,952 10,799 9,852 8,837 ¥2,115 ¥1,962 ¥1,015 Senate office buildings .......................................................................................... 74,243 87,253 .......................... 66,453 ¥7,790 ¥20,800 ∂66,453 House of Representatives buildings: 

House office buildings .................................................................................. 100,265 119,647 89,154 89,154 ¥11,111 ¥30,493 ..........................House Historic buildings revitalization fund ................................................ 49,900 50,000 30,000 30,000 ¥19,900 ¥20,000 ..........................

Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................................... 126,879 150,101 136,159 121,139 ¥5,740 ¥28,962 ¥15,020 

Offsetting collections .................................................................................... ¥7,984 ¥8,000 ¥9,000 ¥8,000 ¥16 .......................... ∂1,000 

Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant .................................................................. 118,895 142,101 127,159 113,139 ¥5,756 ¥28,962 ¥14,020 

Library buildings and grounds .............................................................................. 45,703 67,888 38,486 27,762 ¥17,941 ¥40,126 ¥10,724 Capitol police buildings, grounds and security .................................................... 26,958 32,312 21,500 18,212 ¥8,746 ¥14,100 ¥3,288 Botanic garden ....................................................................................................... 11,367 12,344 11,367 9,582 ¥1,785 ¥2,762 ¥1,785 Capitol Visitor Center: 

CVC Operations ............................................................................................. 22,414 23,016 21,276 19,438 ¥2,976 ¥3,578 ¥1,838 

Total, Architect of the Capitol .................................................................. 600,382 706,055 488,938 506,613 ¥93,769 ¥199,442 ∂17,675 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 438,122 462,329 412,446 411,848 ¥26,274 ¥50,481 ¥598 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................... ¥6,337 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 ¥13 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .............................................................. 431,785 455,979 406,096 405,498 ¥26,287 ¥50,481 ¥598 

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ............................................................... 54,367 56,440 50,974 53,533 ¥834 ¥2,907 ∂2,559 
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Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................... ¥36,539 ¥34,717 ¥36,513 ¥36,539 .......................... ¥1,822 ¥26 

Subtotal, Copyright Office ........................................................................ 17,828 21,723 14,461 16,994 ¥834 ¥4,729 ∂2,533 

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses ...................................... 111,018 117,102 104,091 105,819 ¥5,199 ¥11,283 ∂1,728 Books for the blind and physically handicapped Salaries and expenses ............ 68,046 71,927 50,674 50,860 ¥17,186 ¥21,067 ∂186 

Total, Library of Congress ........................................................................ 628,677 666,731 575,322 579,171 ¥49,506 ¥87,560 ∂3,849 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

Congressional printing and binding ...................................................................... 93,580 100,001 74,586 81,314 ¥12,266 ¥18,687 ∂6,728 Office of the Superintendent of Documents, salaries and expenses .................... 39,831 42,173 33,468 35,000 ¥4,831 ¥7,173 ∂1,532 Government Printing Office Revolving Fund .......................................................... 1,656 6,300 .......................... 500 ¥1,156 ¥5,800 ∂500 

Total, Government Printing Office ............................................................ 135,067 148,474 108,054 116,814 ¥18,253 ¥31,660 ∂8,760 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 565,715 575,153 529,600 522,822 ¥42,893 ¥52,331 ¥6,778 

Offsetting collections .................................................................................... ¥19,461 ¥18,304 ¥18,304 ¥18,304 ∂1,157 .......................... ..........................

Total, Government Accountability Office .................................................. 546,254 556,849 511,296 504,518 ¥41,736 ¥52,331 ¥6,778 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER 

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund .................................. 11,377 12,600 1,000 10,000 ¥1,377 ¥2,600 ∂9,000 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Stennis Center for Public Service .......................................................................... 429 430 .......................... 430 ∂1 .......................... ∂430 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (Sec. 210) (rescission) ............... ¥14,600 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂14,600 .......................... ..........................Architect of the Capitol(Sec. 210) (rescission) ..................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥17,482 ¥17,482 ¥17,482 ¥17,482 

Total, General Provisions .......................................................................... ¥14,600 .......................... .......................... ¥17,482 ¥2,882 ¥17,482 ¥17,482 Grand total ............................................................................................... 4,543,914 4,862,245 3,318,421 4,190,273 ¥353,641 ¥671,972 ∂871,852 

Regular appropriations .................................................................... (4,558,514 ) (4,862,245 ) (3,318,421 ) (4,207,755 ) (¥350,759 ) (¥654,490 ) (∂889,334 ) Rescission ........................................................................................ (¥14,600 ) .......................... .......................... (¥17,482 ) (¥2,882 ) (¥17,482 ) (¥17,482 ) 

RECAPITULATION 

Senate .................................................................................................................... 914,153 971,546 .......................... 863,593 ¥50,560 ¥107,953 ∂863,593 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2011 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared with 

(∂ or ¥) 

2012 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

House of Representatives ...................................................................................... 1,311,396 1,338,153 1,225,680 1,225,680 ¥85,716 ¥112,473 ..........................Joint Items .............................................................................................................. 19,794 22,144 19,390 21,254 ∂1,460 ¥890 ∂1,864 Capitol Police ......................................................................................................... 340,137 387,616 341,137 331,403 ¥8,734 ¥56,213 ¥9,734 Office of Compliance ............................................................................................. 4,077 4,782 3,817 3,870 ¥207 ¥912 ∂53 Congressional Budget Office ................................................................................. 46,771 46,865 43,787 44,409 ¥2,362 ¥2,456 ∂622 Architect of the Capitol ......................................................................................... 600,382 706,055 488,938 506,613 ¥93,769 ¥199,442 ∂17,675 Library of Congress ................................................................................................ 628,677 666,731 575,322 579,171 ¥49,506 ¥87,560 ∂3,849 Government Printing Office .................................................................................... 135,067 148,474 108,054 116,814 ¥18,253 ¥31,660 ∂8,760 Government Accountability Office .......................................................................... 546,254 556,849 511,296 504,518 ¥41,736 ¥52,331 ¥6,778 Open World Leadership Center .............................................................................. 11,377 12,600 1,000 10,000 ¥1,377 ¥2,600 ∂9,000 Stennis Center for Public Service .......................................................................... 429 430 .......................... 430 ∂1 .......................... ∂430 General provisions .................................................................................................. ¥14,600 .......................... .......................... ¥17,482 ¥2,882 ¥17,482 ¥17,482 Prior year outlays ................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Grand total ............................................................................................... 4,543,914 4,862,245 3,318,421 4,190,273 ¥353,641 ¥671,972 ∂871,852 

Regular appropriations .................................................................... (4,558,514 ) (4,862,245 ) (3,318,421 ) (4,207,755 ) (¥350,759 ) (¥654,490 ) (∂889,334 ) Rescission ........................................................................................ (¥14,600 ) .......................... .......................... (¥17,482 ) (¥2,882 ) (¥17,482 ) (¥17,482 ) 

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