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113TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2d Session 113–499 

STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2015 

JUNE 27, 2014.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of 

the Union and ordered to be printed 

Ms. GRANGER, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

together with 

ADDITIONAL VIEWS 

[To accompany H.R. 5013] 

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in 

explanation of the accompanying bill making appropriations for the 

Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. 

INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT 

Page number 

Bill Report 

Overview ..................................................................................................... — 4 

Committee Recommendations ................................................................... — 4 

Title I—Department of State and Related Agency: 2 8 

Department of State: 2 8 

Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 2 8 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs .................................................. 2 9 

Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 6 16 

Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 6 16 

Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ................................ 7 16 

Representation Expenses ................................................................... 7 17 

Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials .................................... 7 18 

Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ......................... 8 18 

Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ..................... 9 21 

Repatriation Loans Program Account ............................................... 9 21 

Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ................................. 9 21 

Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 9 22 


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Page number 

Bill Report 

International Organizations: 10 22 

Contributions to International Organizations .................................. 10 22 

Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ................. 12 24 

International Commissions: 15 26 

International Boundary and Water Commission, United States 

and Mexico ....................................................................................... 16 26 

American Sections, International Commissions ............................... 16 27 

International Fisheries Commissions ................................................ 17 27 

Related Agency .................................................................................... 17 28 

Broadcasting Board of Governors ............................................... 17 28 

Related Programs ................................................................................ 19 30 

The Asia Foundation ................................................................... 19 30 

United States Institute of Peace ................................................. 19 30 

Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund ....... 20 31 

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............................... 20 31 

Israeli Arab Scholarship Program .............................................. 21 31 

East-West Center ......................................................................... — 32 

National Endowment for Democracy ......................................... 21 32 

Other Commissions ............................................................................. 21 32 

Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage 

Abroad ....................................................................................... 21 32 

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom ............................................................................................ 22 33 

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ............... 22 33 

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China ................................................................................ 22 33 

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission ............................................................................................ 23 34 

Title II—United States Agency for International Development: 23 34 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 23 34 

Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 23 34 

Capital Investment Fund ............................................................ 25 36 

Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 25 36 

Title III—Bilateral Economic Assistance: 25 37 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 25 37 

Global Health Programs .............................................................. 26 37 

Development Assistance .............................................................. 31 40 

International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 31 45 

Transition Initiatives ................................................................... 32 45 

Complex Crises Fund .................................................................. — 46 

Development Credit Authority ................................................... 33 46 

Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 34 46 

Democracy Fund .......................................................................... 35 52 

Department of State ........................................................................... 35 52 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 35 52 

United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance 

Fund .......................................................................................... 36 52 

Independent Agencies ......................................................................... 36 55 

Peace Corps .................................................................................. 36 55 

Millennium Challenge Corporation ............................................ 37 55 

Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 40 56 

United States African Development Foundation ...................... 41 56 

Department of the Treasury .............................................................. 42 57 

International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................ 42 57 

Title IV—International Security Assistance: 42 57 

Department of State ........................................................................... 42 57 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 42 57 

Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ......................................................................................... 43 62 


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Bill Report 

Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................ 45 63 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 46 64 

International Military Education and Training ........................ 46 64 

Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 46 64 

Title V—Multilateral Assistance: 50 68 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 50 68 

International Organizations and Programs ............................... 50 68 

International Financial Institutions .................................................. 50 68 

Global Environment Facility ....................................................... 50 70 

Contribution to the International Development Association ... 51 70 

Contribution to International Bank for Reconstruction and 

Development ............................................................................. 51 70 

Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund ............................. — 70 

Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund ............................. — 71 

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program ........................ — 71 

Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank .......... 51 71 

Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund .... — 71 

Contribution to the Asian Development Fund .......................... 52 71 

Contribution to the Asian Development Bank .......................... 52 71 

Contribution to the African Development Fund ........................ 53 72 

Contribution to the African Development Bank ....................... 53 72 

Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development .................................................................................. 53 72 

Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance: 54 72 

Export-Import Bank of the United States ........................................ 54 72 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation ........................................ 57 73 

Trade and Development Agency ........................................................ 59 74 

Title VII—General Provisions: 59 74 

Title VIII—Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism: 211 88 

Department of State ........................................................................... 211 89 

Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 211 89 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs ........................................... 211 89 

Conflict Stabilization Operations ............................................... — 89 

Office of the Inspector General ................................................... 212 89 

Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ......................... — 90 

Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ................. 212 90 

International Organizations ............................................................... — 90 

Contributions to International Organizations ........................... — 90 

Related Agency .................................................................................... — 91 

Broadcasting Board of Governors ............................................... — 91 

Related Programs ................................................................................ — 91 

United States Institute of Peace ................................................. — 91 

United States Agency for International Development ..................... 213 91 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 213 91 

Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 213 91 

Office of Inspector General ......................................................... — 91 

Bilateral Economic Assistance ........................................................... 213 92 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 213 92 

International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 213 92 

Transition Initiatives ................................................................... — 92 

Complex Crises Fund .................................................................. — 92 

Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 214 92 

Department of State ........................................................................... 214 93 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 214 93 

International Security Assistance ..................................................... 214 93 

Department of State ........................................................................... 214 93 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 214 93 


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Page number 

Bill Report 

Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ......................................................................................... 215 93 

Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................ 215 93 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 216 94 

Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 216 94 

General Provisions .............................................................................. 216 94 

Title IX—Additional General Provision: 219 94 

Spending Reduction Account .............................................................. 219 94 

House of Representatives Reporting Requirements ................................ — 94 

OVERVIEW 

The Committee recommendation for fiscal year 2015 for activities 

under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs is $48,293,425,000 in new discretionary budget authority, which is $707,575,000 below the fiscal 

year 2014 enacted level and $276,538,000 below the fiscal year 

2015 request. 

Within the total funding provided, the recommendation includes 

$5,912,425,000, in title VIII to support Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism (OCO/GWOT), pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985. The Committee continues to ensure that these temporary and extraordinary costs are on a glide-path downward by 

reducing OCO/GWOT appropriations by nine percent below the fiscal year 2014 enacted level. 

The Committee recommendation yields savings by terminating or 

not providing funding for eleven accounts and reducing funds for 

many other programs from the prior year and the budget request. 

The Committee recommendation, as detailed in the bill and accompanying report, prioritizes security programs, including embassy 

security and international security assistance; humanitarian, 

health, and development programs; programs that promote democracy and other American ideals; and oversight, transparency, and 

accountability measures. 

Security Programs 

The Committee remains focused on supporting programs that are 

critical to the national security of the United States. The bill once 

again prioritizes the security of our diplomatic and development 

staff and the facilities where they work. The Committee recommendation therefore maintains the fiscal year 2014 level for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance and Worldwide Security Protection. When these funds are combined with agency contributions for new embassy construction, the level meets the funding recommendation of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board. 

The bill also includes additional reporting requirements for new 

embassy construction to ensure proper oversight. 

The Committee continues to provide unwavering support for 

Israel’s security, which is reflected by full funding for the United 

States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at 

$3,100,000,000. The Committee recommendation also supports Jordan by providing not less than $1,000,000,000 to meet ongoing economic and security needs and to address the extraordinary strain 


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Jordan faces from unrest in the region, including by hosting nearly 

600,000 Syrian refugees. 

To address concerns about instability in Latin America, the Committee recommendation rejects proposed reductions in the request 

for assistance to Colombia, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Basin. The Committee believes it is critical to continue robust support for counternarcotics and law enforcement efforts, programs that promote economic growth and trade, as well as assistance for rule of law and judicial reform activities in the region, in 

order to fight drug trafficking and violent crime before it reaches 

the borders of the United States. The Committee notes with serious 

concern the increased number of unaccompanied alien children 

(UAC) arriving in the United States, which now represents a true 

humanitarian crisis whose victims are among the most vulnerable. 

For these reasons, the Committee recommendation includes not 

less than $120,000,000 above the request to support the following 

initiatives for Mexico and Central American countries: not less 

than $88,000,000 for enhanced border security initiatives, with a 

focus on the southern border of Mexico; not less than $20,000,000 

to combat human trafficking and smuggling; not less than 

$10,000,000 to support the repatriation and reintegration of citizens from such countries; and not less than $2,000,000 to support 

a regional dialogue on such issues. 

The Committee notes the limits of the Administration’s current 

policies on UACs and further expects that addressing the influx of 

UACs will require substantial cooperation and participation from 

the countries of origin. The Committee directs the Secretary of 

State to work with government officials in Mexico and Central 

American countries to accurately explain the immigration laws of 

the United States, as well as the dangers posed by transnational 

criminal organizations that are engaged in human trafficking and 

smuggling, to the citizens of those countries. The Committee further directs the Secretary of State to immediately increase efforts 

within these countries to build the capacity for the safe return of 

their citizens and to develop methods to expedite repatriation to 

such countries. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to 

provide monthly reports to the Committees on Appropriations on 

efforts to work with the governments of Mexico and Central American countries to safely repatriate and reintegrate citizens of such 

countries, as appropriate. 

For this reason, the bill provides funding to enhance border security initiatives for Mexico and Central America; requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for implementing such border 

security initiatives, with a focus on the southern border of Mexico; 

directs the Secretary of State to provide quarterly updates to the 

Committees on Appropriations on the strategy and funding provided; and notes that the Secretary of State should work with the 

heads of other Federal departments and agencies to develop the 

strategy, as appropriate. 

The Committee notes the continued importance of United States 

assistance to secure and stabilize the frontline states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. The Committee understands that the 

staffing and programmatic requirements in these countries will remain under continuous review and therefore has not designated 

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ministration to refine its plans for programs, facilities, and staff in 

consultation with the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee further requires spend plans and advance notification before 

funds are obligated for these countries, pursuant to sections 7015 

and 7076 of this Act. 

The Committee notes its commitment to responsibly reducing the 

cost of civilian operations and assistance in Afghanistan as the 

United States military draws down its forces. At the same time, 

the Committee highlights the development gains in many key sectors over the last decade in Afghanistan, including progress made 

in health, education, empowerment of women, and counter-narcotics and expects funding to continue for such programs but at a 

reduced level. The Committee prohibits new major reconstruction 

projects and programs that cannot be sustained or that do not have 

adequate oversight. 

The Committee is concerned about the volatile situation in Iraq. 

In order to provide the flexibility to address emerging threats 

around the world, the Committee recommendation rejects the reductions in the budget request and includes funding consistent 

with the fiscal year 2014 level for international security assistance 

in title IV of this Act. The Committee has also designated funds for 

the Middle East and North Africa region as described in the following paragraph, which may be directed toward addressing the security situation in Iraq, subject to prior consultation with, and the 

regular notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations. In addition, the Committee recommendation maintains the 

fiscal year 2014 level for humanitarian assistance to help address 

the needs of people displaced by the growing conflict in Iraq. 

The Committee recognizes the implications for United States national security in the Middle East and North Africa region and 

notes the extraordinary needs related to the Syrian crisis, political 

transitions underway in the region, and renewed violence in Iraq. 

The recommendation also provides $530,000,000 of OCO/GWOT 

spending to help promote stability, reform, and democracy in the 

region. Of the amount provided, the Committee directs that not 

less than $340,000,000 will be devoted to programs in Jordan. Remaining funds should be used to support host communities in Lebanon and other countries affected by the Syrian refugee crisis, nonlethal assistance for civilians affected by the conflict in Syria, and 

to promote economic growth, stability and security, and democratic 

change. The Committee notes concern about water scarcity in the 

region and expects to be consulted on any programs focused on addressing these needs. The Committee notes that the resources provided for International Disaster Assistance, Migration and Refugee 

Assistance, and Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance are 

also intended to continue vital humanitarian activities worldwide, 

including related to the Syria crisis. 

The Committee notes that there are many areas of the world 

that are facing unrest, and if funds are re-directed toward unplanned or unrequested contingencies that emerge in countries 

where the United States has national security interests, the Committee requires notification 15 days in advance of any obligation of 

funds. The Committee notes that the advance notification requirement may only be waived if failure to do so would pose a substantial risk to human health and welfare. The Committee expects the 


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use of this authority to be extremely rare and directs the Secretary 

of State and Administrator of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to use this authority judiciously. 

Humanitarian and Health Programs 

The Committee notes that foreign assistance is often essential to 

advance foreign policy and national security objectives and that 

such assistance also reflects the values, generosity, and goodwill of 

the American people. The Committee understands that disease, 

hunger, and displacement of vulnerable people around the world 

can threaten and destabilize countries and governments and thereby undermine the national security of the United States. For this 

reason, the Committee continues to provide robust funding levels 

for global health activities, development assistance, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The recommendation maintains the 

extraordinary level of funding provided for disaster and refugee assistance in fiscal year 2014 due to crises around the world, including large-scale displacement, outbreaks of disease, and food insecurity in Syria, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. 

Programs that Promote Democracy and American Ideals 

The Committee notes that during this time of unprecedented political change in many countries around the world, American leadership is critical. It is imperative that assistance is provided to advance democracy worldwide. The Committee is concerned about increased repression of civil society in many countries, which inhibits 

the ability of citizens to exercise their fundamental freedoms, such 

as freedom of association, speech, and religion. This disturbing 

global trend requires new approaches to promote democracy in 

order to overcome obstacles put in place by increasingly repressive 

governments. The Committee notes that finding new approaches 

does not mean retreating from America’s role in advancing democracy worldwide. 

The Committee, therefore, rejects the cuts to democracy programs in the budget request and also exceeds the fiscal year 2014 

level and the fiscal year 2015 request for international broadcasting. The Committee expects the Department of State and 

USAID to continue to support the role of civil society in democracy 

and governance strategies around the world, but cautions that such 

activities should not place at risk core development and health programs. 

The bill addresses aggression faced by countries such as Ukraine 

and other former Soviet Union countries and demonstrates support 

for democracies in Central and Eastern Europe by significantly enhancing resources for security assistance, economic assistance, and 

broadcasting with $215,000,000 in additional funding above the fiscal year 2015 request. 

The Committee places special emphasis on efforts to address 

human trafficking, so that men, women and children around the 

world can live without fear of exploitation and have the freedom to 

choose their own future. This bill demonstrates a bipartisan commitment to addressing this issue by increasing funding for antitrafficking programs, including the staff to oversee those programs 

and work with other countries to end modern slavery. The Committee supports the efforts of the Office to Monitor and Combat 


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Human Trafficking to lead the international response and encourages other Department of State bureaus and offices and United 

States Government agencies to deepen their engagement on these 

efforts. The Committee further proposes an initiative to holistically 

address all aspects of human trafficking within government institutions and society. 

Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability 

The Committee takes seriously its responsibility to conduct proper oversight, and during calendar year 2014, the Subcommittee on 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs held eight hearings and member briefings in order to further examine the programs in the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction to prioritize funding requests; understand the political, economic, and security situation in 

critical countries around the world; and improve transparency and 

effectiveness of programs. Additionally, the Surveys and Investigations staff of the Committee continues to review programs and provide updates on studies that began in prior years. The Government 

Accountability Office also provides reports on matters within the 

Subcommittee’s jurisdiction and their cooperation is greatly appreciated. 

Proper management of taxpayer dollars must be a focus of all 

United States Government agencies, and this is particularly important for the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies 

charged with advancing the interests of the United States around 

the world. Waste, fraud, and abuse in the programs funded in this 

bill will not be tolerated. Reflecting its commitment to oversight, 

transparency, and accountability, the Committee has fully funded 

the requests for the Inspectors General of agencies in the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction, and maintained and strengthened provisions contained in prior year appropriations Acts on multi-year 

commitments, direct funding for governments and local organizations, and the United Nations (UN). 

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Committee recommendation for Administration of Foreign 

Affairs provides funds for the broad range of activities necessary to 

support the operations and activities of diplomatic posts in 190 

countries. The Committee recommends a total of $9,737,678,000 for 

these activities of the Department of State in fiscal year 2015. Of 

the total amount provided, $9,578,778,000 is derived from generalpurpose discretionary funds and $158,900,000 is mandatory spending. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Embassy Security.—The Committee recommendation provides 

$5,441,876,000, as detailed in the table below, to meet urgent security requirements, including those identified by the Benghazi Accountability Review Board and other Department of State reviews. 

The total amount provided is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and $46,355,000 above the budget request. Funds are 

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matic and consular missions and other posts overseas, the Department of State’s costs associated with the expansion of the Marine 

Security Guard Program, and the personnel and equipment required to protect United States Government employees and their 

families under Chief of Mission authority and property worldwide. 

Consistent with the budget request, the Committee recommendation reduces the funds recommended for new construction and increases funds recommended for support of the personnel and equipment needed to protect both people and facilities. 

EMBASSY SECURITY 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program/Activity Fiscal year 2014 

Fiscal year 

2015 request 

Committee recommendation Change from 

fiscal year 2014 

Worldwide Security Protection .................................... $2,767,525 $3,117,821 $3,117,821 $350,296 

Embassy, Security, Construction, and Maintenance 1 2,674,351 2,277,700 2,324,055 ¥350,296 

Total, Embassy Security ........................... 5,441,876 5,395,521 5,441,876 0 

1 Amounts do not include cost sharing reimbursements made available for construction and maintenance from other Federal agencies.

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $6,605,701,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 6,783,043,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,740,180,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +134,479,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥42,863,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $6,740,180,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including up to $2,128,115,000 for 

Worldwide Security Protection (WSP), $512,427,000 for public diplomacy international information programs, and $533,000 for the 

International Center. Additional funds are provided under title 

VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recommendation does not include the funds requested for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, the 

new Rapid Response Program, and the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) 

wage and step increases. The Committee notes that in fiscal year 

2014 funds to cover LES wage and step increases were funded by 

transfer from the Buying Power Maintenance Account and not from 

funds appropriated under this heading for fiscal year 2014. 

Funds made available under this heading are allocated in the following manner: 

Human resources.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$2,331,050,000 for human resources, of which $331,885,000 is for 

WSP and $133,306,000 is for public diplomacy. Funds support 

American salaries at overseas and domestic United States diplomatic missions. 

Overseas programs.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,793,664,000 for overseas programs, which support the operational programs of regional bureaus of the Department of State. 

Within the total, $379,121,000 is for public diplomacy. Funds support the operations of United States embassies, consulates, and 

other diplomatic posts worldwide. Additional funds are provided 

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Diplomatic policy and support.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $800,462,000 for the operational programs and management offices of the functional bureaus of the Department of State. 

Security programs.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,813,938,000 for security programs, of which $1,796,230,000 is 

for WSP. Funds support the personnel, equipment and training 

necessary for the protection of diplomatic personnel, overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic facilities and information. 

Fees and Transfers 

The Committee recommendation also includes language similar 

to prior years and requested for fiscal year 2015, which: (1) permits 

not to exceed $10,000,000 to be transferred to Emergencies in the 

Diplomatic and Consular Service for emergency evacuations and 

terrorism rewards; (2) provides $1,806,600 in fees collected from 

other executive branch agencies and $533,000 from reserves for use 

of facilities at the International Center Complex, as authorized by 

law and for development, maintenance, and security of additional 

properties for the use as an International Center by foreign governments or international organizations; (3) provides not to exceed 

$15,000 from reimbursements, surcharges, and fees for use of Blair 

House facilities in accordance with the Department of State Basic 

Authorities Act of 1956; and (4) makes available not to exceed 

$5,000,000 in fee collections available until expended for various 

activities. 

Border Security Program 

In addition to the funds appropriated under this heading, an esti- mated $2,903,834,000 will become available through authorized 

fees and surcharges for the Border Security Program, of which 

$2,210,090,000 is from the collection of Machine Readable Visa 

fees, $50,074,000 is from the collection of Fraud Prevention fees, 

and $643,040,000 is from collection of other Border Security Program fees. The Committee recommendation does not include the requested extension of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative 

(WHTI) surcharge authority. The Committee understands that the 

extension of this authority is under consideration by the authorization committee of jurisdiction. If enacted, the WHTI surcharge will 

make available an additional $300,420,000 for the Border Security 

program. This would bring the total amount for the program to 

$3,204,254,000 to address the growing workload in the passport 

and visa program and maintain consular operations that protect 

United States citizens overseas, safeguard security interests of the 

United States, facilitate entry of legitimate travelers, and foster 

economic growth. 

Visa program.—The Committee understands the Bureau of Consular Affairs has established a working group to examine and assess the risks, benefits, and security issues of using video technology in the visa adjudication process. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations 

the results of the review, including plans for conducting a video 

interview pilot. 

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tional security, foreign policy, and human rights concerns, and is 

inconsistent with section 102(e) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (LIBERTAD) of 1996 (Public Law 104–114), 

Section 1 of Presidential Proclamation 5377, and Presidential Proclamation 8697 regarding human rights. As such, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to take all necessary measures to ensure that high-level Cuban government officials and their immediate family members do not gain United States entry in the future. 

The Committee notes the engagement of the Bureau of Consular 

Affairs in a joint working group with the adjudicators of the United 

States Citizenship and Immigration Services to develop guidance 

and increase expertise on the difficult adjudications involving L–1B 

visas. The Committee supports both the development and implementation of such guidance as a means of better facilitating the 

ability of global companies to transfer specialized personnel within 

the company through the expeditious adjudication of L–1B visa requests. 

Worldwide Security Protection 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,128,115,000 for 

WSP. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/ 

GWOT. 

The WSP program provides the core funding for the protection of 

life, property, and information of the Department of State and supports a worldwide guard force protecting overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic facilities. Roughly 2,000 direct-hire 

diplomatic security personnel are deployed worldwide to support 

and protect United States Government staff and facilities. In addition, the WSP program appropriation supports the protection of national security information and the integrity of the Department of 

State’s network of information systems. 

In order to more accurately account for the costs of security for 

Department of State personnel, facilities and programs, the amount 

recommended includes the shift of 421 positions and $141,797,000 

from positions and funds previously allocated to the regional and 

functional bureaus to WSP, as proposed in the budget request. 

The Committee notes that no funds were requested, and the 

Committee recommendation includes no funds, for a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC). The Committee directs the 

Department of State to notify the appropriate congressional committees prior to any obligation or expenditure of funds for the 

FASTC project. This requirement shall include funds made available in this Act, from prior Acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, and 

from Public Law 111–5. The notification shall provide a detailed 

plan and cost estimate for the project, and the basis for the determination that safety and security training for all Department of 

State personnel who require such training cannot reasonably be 

provided at existing Federal law enforcement training facilities. 

The Committee supports the efforts of the Department of State 

to train and educate the international law enforcement community 

in anti-terrorism and associated activities. However, the Committee 

is aware of concerns that funds connected with such support are 

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than the United States. If an equivalent domestic alternative is 

available, the Committee directs the Department of State take the 

necessary steps to ensure funds are being used to procure products 

and training services from United States-based businesses. 

Other Matters 

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation.—The Committee 

recommendation includes language prohibiting funds under this 

heading from supporting the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. Given fiscal constraints, support of cultural preservation 

projects from the Department of State’s core operating account cannot be justified. 

Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).—The Bangladesh ICT is a national court based on a Bangladeshi statute, 

and the Committee is concerned by recent assertions by the Government of Bangladesh that ICT defendants are not afforded certain rights otherwise guaranteed under international law. The 

Committee requests that the Secretary of State strongly encourage 

the Government of Bangladesh to amend the ICT statute to affirmatively acknowledge its obligation to conduct these trials in accordance with international fair trial and due process standards; to accept UN participation in the proceedings; and, if necessary, to consider moving the ICT to a third country. 

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).—The 

Committee recommendation includes the funds requested for DRL, 

including $2,750,000 for vetting individuals receiving security assistance. The Committee believes that there are situations that 

may require working with units of security forces that may have 

previously contained members credibly alleged to have committed 

violations of human rights and therefore urges the Administration 

to work with the appropriate congressional committees to address 

this issue. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to comply 

with the directive in section 7034(l) of the joint explanatory statement accompanying division K of Public Law 113–76, and to report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after 

enactment of this Act, on ways to improve the vetting process. 

Conflict Stabilization Operations.—The Committee recommendation continues the authority for the Secretary of State to allocate 

up to $41,600,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading to 

Conflict Stabilization Operations. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the response of the Department of State to the 

43 recommendations of the March 2014 report entitled Inspection 

of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (ISP–I–14– 

06), Office of Inspector General of the Department of State. The 

Committee expects, as part of the recommended workforce and 

workload analysis, that the Bureau will review similar functions 

performed by the Office of Transition Initiatives, USAID, as well 

as other bureaus in the Department. 

The Committee encourages the Assistant Secretary of State for 

Conflict and Stabilization Operations to explore all appropriate 

means of supporting the employment of veterans in the operations 

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Debt repayment.—The Committee is concerned about the continued dispute between Argentina and its creditors and notes that the 

Secretary of State, in a hearing before the Subcommittee, said that 

he has urged Argentina to repay its debts to the United States 

Government and to engage with creditors, public and private. The 

Committee directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the 

Treasury to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, 

not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on steps the 

Government of Argentina is taking to normalize relations with its 

creditors. 

Guatemala.—The Committee expects the Government of Guatemala to continue to resolve cases involving Guatemalan children 

and American adoptive parents and expects the Department of 

State to work to assist in the resolution of outstanding cases, as 

appropriate. 

Hong Kong Policy Act report.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, 

to update the report delineated in section 301 of the United StatesHong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and transmit it to the appropriate 

congressional committees. 

Lobbying restrictions.—The Committee remains concerned about 

the perception that former senior United States Government diplomatic officials are representing foreign entities or governments that 

the Department of State has determined to be a state sponsor of 

terrorism or a country of particular concern after leaving government service. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to examine this matter and to take appropriate steps, either administratively or through a legislative proposal, to ensure that appropriate 

rules are in place. 

Mexico.—The Committee recognizes a need for greater economic 

engagement between the United States and Mexico and urges the 

Department of State to explore opportunities in this area, including 

engagement with business leaders in both countries, in order to enhance dialogue and cooperative efforts to improve economic growth, 

increase global market competitiveness, improve United StatesMexico trade and investment, create jobs, and raise living standards for citizens of both countries, within a framework that fully 

respects and supports national sovereignty and interests. 

Monitoring and Combating Trafficking in Persons.—The Committee recommendation includes $12,000,000 for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Additional funds are provided above the budget request to ensure the Office can fulfill their 

mandate from the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and subsequent authorizations, including to support the coordination of the 

President’s Interagency Task Force and Senior Policy Operating 

Group, deployment of rapid response teams, production of the Trafficking in Persons Report, implementation of child protection compacts, diplomatic engagement and technical assistance, and to provide proper management and oversight of increased assistance appropriated in this Act to combat trafficking in persons. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to post the National Human Trafficking Resources Center hotline, email address, 

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Permanent Memorial Fund.—The Committee notes that the Secretary of State has authority under section 25 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and Section 635(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, to receive donations from 

individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities and encourages the Secretary to consider exercising those authorities for 

the purposes of making a United States contribution to the Permanent Memorial Fund. 

Prisoner transfers from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.—Section 7064 of this Act prohibits the obligation 

of funds for any country that concludes an agreement with the 

United States to receive by transfer an individual detained at the 

United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless the 

Secretary of State notifies the Committees on Appropriations of the 

terms of such agreement not later than five days after the conclusion of the agreement. 

Section 7064 also requires the Secretary of State to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act and every 45 days thereafter through fiscal year 

2015, summarizing negotiations over the previous 45 days between 

Department of State personnel and officials of Foreign governments 

over the potential transfer to such governments of an individual, 

or individuals, detained at United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The report may be provided in classified form if necessary. 

Public access to federally funded research.—The Committee understands that major Federal research agencies are in the process 

of drafting and implementing plans to enable public access to federally funded research findings in accordance with guidance the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued in February 

2013. The Committee encourages the Department of State and 

USAID to work with OSTP to draft and implement similar plans 

for providing public access to findings that result from research 

funded by using funds made available in this Act. 

Public diplomacy pilot program.—The Committee encourages the 

Department of State to explore the development of competitivelyawarded public diplomacy pilot projects focused on the Near East 

and Northern Africa that leverage public-private partnerships and 

build the capacity of local partners and independent foreign media 

channels to promote themes essential to United States Government 

public diplomacy goals. 

Real property.—The Committee expects the Secretary of State to 

help facilitate a resolution for United States companies seeking return of real property seized or held by foreign governments, as appropriate. 

Special envoys.—The Committee recommendation includes up to 

$1,000,000 for a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of 

Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia, if 

authorized. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to eliminate positions within the Department of State, not otherwise authorized or required by law, as a means of offsetting the cost. 

Syria.—The Committee urges the Secretary of State to utilize all 

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to allow delivery of humanitarian assistance and to ensure that 

such assistance is reaching the Syrian people. 

Tibet.—The Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000 for 

the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. 

The Committee previously provided funding for a United States 

consulate in Lhasa, Tibet, and directed the Department of State 

not to consent to opening a consular post in the United States by 

the People’s Republic of China (PRC) until such time as the PRC 

consents to opening a United States consular post in Lhasa, Tibet. 

The Committee again directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days 

after enactment of this Act, on the status of efforts to establish a 

United States consulate in Lhasa, Tibet, and a description of the 

restrictions, if any, on travel to and within the Tibet Autonomous 

Region and other Tibetan autonomous jurisdictions faced by United 

States diplomatic personnel, and any requests of the PRC Government for additional consular posts in the United States. 

United States Interests Section in Havana (USINT).—The Committee appreciates the USINT’s critical role in furthering important United States policy goals. The Committee encourages the Department of State to ensure that USINT personnel and facilities 

are accessible to pro-democracy activists in Cuba and other independent members of civil society. The Committee further encourages USINT to actively facilitate connections between Americans in 

the United States, or Americans who travel to Cuba, with Cuban 

pro-democracy activists, independent labor unions, independent librarians, independent human rights groups, independent religious 

organizations, and other Cubans not affiliated with the government 

who are working for change from within Cuba, and to keep the 

Committee informed on its efforts. 

Western Hemisphere.—The Committee is aware of the work of 

the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs to promote stable democracies throughout the region through racial and ethnic equality 

initiatives, including coordinating and implementing joint action 

plans with governments such as Brazil and Colombia. The Committee recommendation includes resources to continue and 

strengthen these initiatives during fiscal year 2015. 

Workforce diversity.—The Committee notes the receipt of the fiscal year 2014 report on initiatives to increase workforce diversity. 

The Committee supports the commitment of the Department of 

State to increase diversity in hiring, retention, and promotion and 

has included sufficient funding to continue and expand its recruitment programs, professional development activities, and outreach 

efforts in fiscal year 2015. The Committee again requests the Secretary of State report to the Committees on Appropriations, not 

later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on initiatives to increase diversity in the Department of State’s workforce. The report 

shall detail racial and ethnic minority recruitment, retention, and 

promotion efforts; professional development support for mid-career 

and senior professionals, including in the Senior Executive and 

Foreign Services; and diversity training for Department of State 

mid-career and senior leadership. 

The Committee supports ongoing partnerships between the Department of State and community colleges, universities, and other 

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States Foreign Service (Foreign Service) by preparing both graduate and undergraduate students for positions in the Foreign Service. The Committee does not support the decision of the Department of State to eliminate undergraduate fellowships. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $76,900,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 56,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 56,400,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥20,500,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $56,400,000 for Capital 

Investment Fund. Funds provided are in addition to an estimated 

$160,387,000 in expedited passport fees, which will be used to support the information technology modernization effort, for a total of 

$216,787,000 in fiscal year 2015 for support of the Information 

Technology Strategic Plan of the Department of State. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $69,406,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 73,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 73,400,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +3,994,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $73,400,000 for support 

of the oversight personnel and activities of the Office of Inspector 

General at the Department of State. Additional funds are provided 

under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recommendation deletes language carried in 

prior years waiving the statutory requirement that all posts be inspected every five years. The Committee understands that this language is under consideration by the authorizing committee of jurisdiction. 

Funds provided under this heading will support the audits, investigations, and inspections of worldwide operations and programs 

of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors. 

The Committee urges the Office of Inspector General to continue 

the coordination of audit plans and activities involving Department 

of State operations and programs in Afghanistan with the Special 

Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), to ensure the development of comprehensive oversight plans and to 

avoid duplication and overlap. 

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $560,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 577,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 568,628,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +8,628,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥9,272,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $568,628,000 for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, of which not less than 

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$85,534,000 shall be for the International Visitor Leadership Program, and not less than $101,035,000 is for the Citizen Exchanges 

Program. 

Section 7076 of this Act includes a requirement that the Secretary of State submit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading. The Committee expects that such plan will include the distribution of unobligated balances and recoveries, as well as any transfers to this account from other accounts in fiscal year 2015. 

New programs.—The Committee recommendation does not reduce core academic, professional and cultural exchange program 

funding by over $30,000,000 in order to support new and expanded 

program initiatives, as proposed in the request. Such initiatives 

may be supported through existing Department of State programs, 

funds, and transfers, subject to the regular notification procedures 

of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Special academic, professional, and cultural exchange programs.—The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to continue support of special academic, professional, and cultural exchange programs where consistent with strategic priorities, including Tibetan and Ngwang Choephel Fellows exchanges. The Committee expects that funds for special exchange programs will be 

awarded on a competitive basis and the planned levels for each will 

be included in the fiscal year 2015 operating plan. 

Other exchanges.—The Committee recognizes the value of competitive exchange programs for young people, including the Youth 

Exchange and Study program; the Future Leaders Exchange; educator programs, including critical language programs; and programs providing overseas training in strategic languages for Americans. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to continue to 

prioritize exchange programs from countries with high United 

States national security importance. 

Western Hemisphere.—The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue support of educational and cultural exchange programs with Mexico and countries in Central and South 

America and increase opportunities in the region for students from 

disadvantaged backgrounds or historically underserved populations 

to participate. 

REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $7,300,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 7,679,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,679,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +379,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $7,679,000 for Representation Expenses authorized by section 905 of the Foreign 

Service Act of 1980. 

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tailed information on the allotment and expenditure of this appropriation. 

PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $28,200,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 30,036,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,036,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +1,836,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,036,000 for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials. 

Funds provided under this heading are used to reimburse local 

governments and communities for the extraordinary costs incurred 

in providing protection for international organizations, foreign missions and officials, and foreign dignitaries under certain circumstances. To be eligible for reimbursement under the regular 

program, the costs must be incurred in a city with 20 or more consular or diplomatic missions staffed by accredited personnel and all 

costs must be certified as eligible by the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. In addition, funds may be used for reimbursement for an extraordinary event in a jurisdiction that does 

not meet the regular program eligibility requirements, if specifically allowed. The Committee expects the Department of State to 

provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a timely basis if 

claims are fully justified. 

The Committee requests that the Department of State continue 

to submit to the Committees on Appropriations a semi-annual report on the number of claims for extraordinary protective services 

that have been submitted by eligible jurisdictions that are certified 

as meeting the program requirements and the amount of unobligated funds available to pay such claims. 

Section 7034(i) of this Act continues authority for the Secretary 

of State to transfer expired unobligated balances from funds made 

available under the heading ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’. 

The Committee directs the Department of State to include any expired balances transferred to funds under this heading in the semiannual report required by the previous paragraph. 

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $2,399,351,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 2,016,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,063,255,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥336,096,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +46,355,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,063,255,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance. Additional funds 

are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. The recommendation designates $1,240,500,000 for priority 

worldwide security upgrades (WSU), acquisition, and construction, 

and $822,755,000 for other repair, maintenance, construction, and 

operations costs. 

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Worldwide Security Upgrades.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $1,240,500,000 for embassy security projects, which is the 

same as the request. Within the total, $986,500,000 is for the Capital Security Construction program, $130,000,000 is for the Maintenance Cost Sharing program, and $124,000,000 is for the Compound Security program. 

Capital Security Construction Program (CSC).—The Committee 

recommendation continues language in section 7004 requiring all 

agencies and departments to fully meet their capital cost sharing 

obligations under subsection (e) of section 604 of the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999, in order to 

be allocated office space or other accommodations in newly constructed or renovated diplomatic facilities. In addition, the recommendation continues language in section 7004 of this Act, similar to language carried in prior years, directing the Secretary of 

State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to determine the annual program level and agency shares in a manner that is proportional to the Department of 

State’s contribution to the Capital Security Cost Sharing Program 

(CSCSP). The Committee directs that funds appropriated in prior 

Acts not be used to augment the Department of State’s contribution 

for purposes of determining the capital cost sharing obligation of 

other agencies for fiscal year 2015. 

As of February 2014, 111 new facilities had been constructed 

under the program and another 32 facilities were under design or 

construction. The Committee expects that projects undertaken by 

this program will continue to address the security needs of the 

highest priority facilities. The Committee notes that fiscal year 

2015 is the first year, since fiscal year 2012, that all other participating Federal agencies will contribute the full proportional share 

under the capital security cost sharing program. Additionally, fiscal 

year 2015 includes $105,000,000 in reimbursements from the Border Security Program. The Committee recommendation includes $986,500,000 for the 

Department of State’s CSCSP contribution. In addition, 

$250,000,000 is included under this heading in title VIII for overseas contingency operations for overseas facility construction. 

These amounts, combined with $951,900,000 in CSCP reimbursements from other agencies, provides a total for construction and design of new secure embassy and consulate compounds of 

$2,188,400,000 for fiscal year 2015. This amount is consistent with 

the recommendation of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board 

and fully supports the accelerated multi-year program to construct 

new secure replacement facilities for the Department of State’s 

most vulnerable embassies and consulates. 

Enhanced notification requirements.—The Congressional Budget 

Justification for Department of State Operations, Fiscal Year 2015 

estimates the cost for construction of the New Embassy Compound 

in Mexico City, Mexico at $763,500,000. The Committee is troubled 

that this is an escalation in cost of more than 38 percent in the two 

years since the initial estimate was provided. Cost increases of this 

magnitude, as well as reports of other new embassy project cost escalations, are of great concern to the Committee. Accordingly, in 

order to enhance the oversight of new construction projects, the 

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of the bill to require that all notifications for the purchase of land 

and for the award of construction contracts be subject to the regular notification procedures of, and prior approval by, the Committees on Appropriations. 

Notifications made pursuant to section 7004(d) shall include the 

following information, at a minimum: (1) the location and size of 

the property to be acquired, including the proximity to existing 

United States diplomatic facilities and host government ministries; 

(2) the justification of need for acquiring the property and construction of new facilities; (3) the total projected cost of the project delineated by site acquisition, project development, design/construction, 

and any other relevant costs; (4) any unique requirements of the 

project which may drive up the cost of the project, such as consular 

workload, legal environment, physical and/or security requirements, and seismic capabilities; (5) any religious, cultural, or political factors which may affect the cost, location, or construction 

timeline; (6) the current and projected number of desks, agency 

presence, and the projected number of United States direct hire 

staff, Locally Engaged Staff, and Third Country Nationals; (7) the 

current and projected number of beds, if applicable; (8) the most recent rightsizing analysis; and (9) a justification for exceeding the 

staffing projections of such rightsizing analysis, if applicable. 

Additionally, the Committee directs the Department of State to 

carefully review the design and cost of the Mexico City new embassy compound and to provide updated design plans and options 

for reducing the cost of the facility to the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of additional funds for this project 

from funds made available in this Act or prior Acts. 

Limitation on the New London Embassy.—Section 7004(e)(1) of 

this Act continues the limitation on the use of funds, other than 

the revenues generated from real property sales located in London, 

United Kingdom, for site acquisition and mitigation, planning, design or construction of the New London Embassy and continues the 

requirement for regular reporting on the progress and cost of the 

project. 

Other repair, maintenance, construction, and operations.—The 

Committee recommendation includes $822,755,000 for other repair, 

maintenance, and operations, including $58,355,000 for the Major 

Rehabilitation program. These funds support the management of 

United States Government real property overseas, maintenance of 

Government-owned and long-term leased properties at over 275 locations, and leasing of office and functional facilities and residential units, not only for the Department of State, but also for all 

United States employees overseas. 

Operating plan.—Section 7076 of this Act requires the Secretary 

of State to submit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading. Such plan 

should include all resources available to the Department in fiscal 

year 2015 for operations, maintenance, and construction, and an 

accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales for all 

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EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $9,242,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 7,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,900,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥1,342,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $7,900,000 to enable 

the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in 

the Diplomatic and Consular Service. Funding provided under this 

heading is available until expended. 

This appropriation provides resources for the Department of 

State to meet emergency requirements in the conduct of foreign affairs, including for: (1) travel and subsistence expenses for relocation of American employees of the United States Government and 

their families from troubled areas to the United States and/or safehaven posts; (2) allowances granted to Department of State employees and their dependents evacuated to the United States for the 

convenience of the Government; and (3) payment of rewards for information concerning terrorist activities. 

The recommendation continues prior year language providing the 

authority to transfer up to $1,000,000 from this heading to the Repatriation Loans Program heading. This authority will ensure an 

adequate level of resources for loans to American citizens through 

the Repatriation Loans Program should additional funds be required in fiscal year 2015 due to an unanticipated increase in the 

number of loans. 

REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,537,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,300,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,300,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥237,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $1,300,000 

for the Repatriation Loans Program Account for the subsidy cost of 

repatriation loans, as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 2671. 

PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $31,221,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥1,221,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan. The recommendation 

supports direct and indirect operating expenses. Any remaining 

funds will be set aside for special projects and consular service upgrades. 

The Taiwan Relations Act requires that programs concerning 

Taiwan be carried out by the American Institute in Taiwan and authorizes funds to be appropriated to the Secretary of State to carry 

out the provisions of the Act. The Institute administers programs 

in the areas of economic and commercial services, cultural affairs, 

travel services, and logistics. The Department of State contracts 

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PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY

FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $158,900,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 158,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 158,900,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $158,900,000 for Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund. 

This appropriation, which is considered mandatory for budget 

scorekeeping purposes, is authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 

1980, which provides for an appropriation to the Fund in 30 equal 

annual installments of the amount required for the unfunded liability created by new benefits, new groups of beneficiaries, or increased salaries on which benefits are computed. The Retirement 

Fund is maintained through contributions made by participants, 

matching government contributions, special government contributions (including this account), interest on investments, and voluntary contributions. 

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,265,762,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,517,349,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,340,162,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +74,400,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥177,187,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,340,162,000 for Contributions to International Organizations. 

Capital Master Plan (CMP).—The Committee recommendation 

includes language in section 7048(e) prohibiting funds in this Act 

for the design, renovation, and construction of the UN Headquarters. The Committee directs the Department of State to provide an updated report to the Committees on Appropriations, not 

later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on the current status of the CMP, including its initial scope and costs, any modifications made or planned, the total current cost, contributions made 

to date by each UN Member state, and the remaining unmet requirements due to cost over-runs from the initial CMP or that resulted from additional requirements after the initial CMP. The report should note the unpaid contributions still expected. 

Credits.—The Committee recommendation includes language, 

modified from the prior year, requiring that the Secretary of State 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 

2015, and monthly thereafter, on all known credits available to the 

United States and provide updates on the estimates of assessed 

costs for the following fiscal year, including offsets from available 

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posed to offset assessed costs in such notifications and operating 

plans. 

Operating plan.—The Committee includes language in section 

7076 of this Act requiring that an operating plan for Contributions 

to International Organizations be submitted to the Committees on 

Appropriations not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

The Committee expects the operating plan to include each international organization funded, a notation of any exchange rate fluctuations that occurred since the congressional budget justification 

was developed, and a description of any credits applied, available, 

or expected to be available. The Committee recommendation also 

includes a requirement that the Secretary of State certify to the 

Committees on Appropriations that the operating plan includes all 

known credits at the time that the plan is submitted. 

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 

(OECD).—The Committee directs the Department of State to work 

with the OECD to improve the transparency of the OECD and to 

allow affected stakeholders to have an opportunity to provide public comments on OECD-supported publications. 

Prioritization of international organizations.—The Committee expects the Secretary of State to prioritize United States participation in, and funding for, each UN organization in accordance with 

United States interests and policy goals. The Committee expects 

the Department of State to prioritize payments for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the North Atlantic 

Treaty Organization. 

Report on contributions to the UN and UN agencies.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act and in consultation with the Director of the 

Office of Management and Budget and the heads of other departments and agencies, as appropriate, to submit to the Committees 

on Appropriations a report on all United States contributions to the 

UN and UN affiliated agencies and related bodies. The report shall 

include: the total amount of all assessed and voluntary contributions of the United States Government to the UN and UN affiliated 

agencies and related bodies for the preceding fiscal year; the approximate percentage of each contribution when compared with all 

contributions from other sources; and a description of each contribution, including the amount, whether assessed or voluntary, the 

department or agency of the United States Government that made 

the contribution, and the purpose. The report should also include 

information on in-kind contributions from the United States Government to the UN and UN affiliated agencies and related bodies. 

The Committee also directs the Department of State to post a public version of the report on the Department of State’s Web site. 

UN budget.—The Committee includes language, modified from 

the prior year, requiring the Secretary of State to transmit to the 

Committees on Appropriation the most recent biennial budget prepared by the UN and to incorporate such information in the annual 

congressional budget justification. The Committee also includes 

language, carried in prior years, which requires the Secretary of 

State to notify the Committees on Appropriations, at least 15 days 

in advance of any UN action to increase funding for any UN program without identifying an offsetting decrease elsewhere in the 

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UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 

(UNESCO).—The Committee notes that, due to the application of 

Public Law 101–246 and Public Law 103–236, United States contributions are currently being withheld from UNESCO. No funds 

are requested or provided under this heading. 

UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).—The Committee is deeply 

concerned about the credibility and effectiveness of the UNHRC, 

especially because of its disproportionate focus on Israel. The Committee also notes with disappointment the ascension to the 

UNHRC of countries with poor human rights records. The Committee recommendation includes modified language in Section 7048 

prohibiting funds to the UNHRC unless certain conditions are met. 

UN reform.—The Committee expects the Department of State 

and the United States Mission to the UN (USUN) to keep UN reform a high priority and to work in conjunction with other UN 

member states to achieve the most effective and efficient UN possible. The Committee continues to closely monitor the management 

reform efforts initiated in prior years. 

The Committee expects the Department of State and USUN to 

encourage and support the UN to build a strong and lasting capability to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse. The Committee directs the Department of State and USUN to continue to advocate 

for improving internal controls, efficiency, and effectiveness of the 

UN. The Committee expects the UN and each specialized agency 

to have a designated official to carry out an independent ethics 

function, and to provide protection from retaliation to whistleblowers who volunteer information concerning waste, fraud, or 

abuse. 

The Committee expects each international organization, and the 

United States representatives to those organizations, to work to develop processes to evaluate, prioritize, and terminate programs. 

The Committee further expects efforts will be made to contain overall budgets by eliminating duplicative activities, excessive administrative costs, and inefficient operations. 

The Committee recommendation includes modified language in 

section 7048 of this Act withholding a portion of the funds for the 

UN, including peacekeeping operations, or any international organization until the Secretary of State certifies that certain transparency requirements have been met. The Committee recommendation provides the Secretary the ability to waive the requirement to 

avert a humanitarian crisis. 

Voting practices of UN Member States.—The Committee directs 

the Department of State to continue to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment 

of this Act, on the voting practices of UN member states. 

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,765,519,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 2,518,565,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,765,519,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥753,046,000 

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for the African Union Mission in Somalia under Peacekeeping Operations, instead of this heading. 

The Committee is concerned with the extraordinary increase in 

the scope, duration, and costs of UN Peacekeeping operations. The 

Committee directs the Department of State and USUN to work 

with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations to evaluate 

all peacekeeping activities by addressing the number of missions, 

limiting the scope of missions, reconsidering changes to mandates 

when political resolutions have stalled, and contemplating phaseout and withdrawal when mission goals have been substantially 

achieved. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to provide 

a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 

days after enactment of this Act, on efforts made to address these 

issues. The Committee notes that the budget request includes funding to enable State Department personnel to review UN mission 

budgets and effectiveness and expects the findings of such efforts 

to be included in the report. 

The Committee recommendation includes language, modified 

from the prior year, requiring 15–day advance notice of any new 

or expanded mission, together with a statement of cost, duration, 

the goals of the mission and the national interest, exit strategy, 

and source of funds. The notification must also indicate whether a 

reprogramming or transfer of existing funds or a request for additional appropriations will be required. The Committee notes that 

the fiscal year 2015 request does not include funding for a UN mission in the Central African Republic and therefore no funds have 

been provided. If the State Department receives a bill from the UN 

for this mission that requires fiscal year 2015 or prior year funds, 

the Committee will consider a reprograming or transfer of funds. 

The Committee recommendation also continues language stating 

that funds shall be made available for peacekeeping activities unless the Secretary of State determines that American manufacturers and suppliers are not being provided equal procurement opportunities and language prohibiting funds for any peacekeeping mission that will involve United States Armed Forces under the command and control of a foreign national unless certain requirements 

have been met. 

Credits.—The Committee recommendation includes language requiring that the Secretary of State submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 2015, and monthly 

thereafter, on all known credits available to the United States. The 

Committee also directs that notifications and operating plans submitted under this heading include an estimate of all known credits 

currently available to the United States. 

Operating plan.—The Committee includes language in section 

7076 of this Act requiring an operating plan for Contributions for 

International Peacekeeping Activities to be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee expects the operating 

plan to include each peacekeeping mission funded and a description 

of any credits applied, available, or expected to be available. The 

Committee also directs the Secretary of State to certify to the Committees on Appropriations that the operating plan includes all 

known credits at the time that the plan is submitted. 

Oversight and reform.—The Committee continues to support 

independent oversight of the UN to identify waste, fraud, and 


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abuse (including sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations), and the 

Committee supports reforms to ensure that such practices are 

eliminated. The Committee expects the Department of State to provide the necessary support to ensure oversight of UN peacekeeping 

missions. 

The Committee recommendation includes modified language in 

section 7048 of this Act withholding a portion of the funds for the 

UN, including peacekeeping operations or any international organization, until the Secretary of State certifies that certain transparency requirements have been met. 

Peacekeeping cap.—The Committee recommendation does not include a requested provision to adjust the authorized level of the 

United States assessment for peacekeeping activities from 25 percent to 28 percent. The Committee includes new language to ensure that United States contributions for assessed peacekeeping 

costs factor in any credits applied in the prior year. 

Trafficking in persons and illegal sexual exploitation.—The Committee remains concerned about cases of UN peacekeepers abusing 

the people they have been sent to protect. The Committee recommendation includes language, similar to language carried in the 

prior year, requiring that, prior to obligating or expending funds 

for any new or expanded peacekeeping mission, the UN has taken 

necessary measures to prevent UN employees, contractor personnel, and peacekeeping troops serving in the mission from trafficking in persons, exploiting victims of trafficking, or committing 

acts of illegal sexual exploitation or other violations of human 

rights, that the UN bring to justice individuals who engage in such 

acts while participating in the peacekeeping mission, including the 

prosecution in the home countries of such individuals in connection 

with such acts, and to make information about such cases publicly 

available in the country in which an alleged crime occurs and on 

the UN Web site. 

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS 

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES

AND MEXICO

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $77,438,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 71,876,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 77,438,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +5,562,000 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $77,438,000 

for International Boundary and Water Commission, United States 

and Mexico (IBWC). 

Salaries and Expenses.—The Committee recommendation for Salaries and Expenses is $44,000,000. 

Construction.—The Committee recommendation for IBWC Construction includes $33,438,000, of which $10,438,000 is for the Rio 

Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation Project to continue 

and maintain levee projects along the Rio Grande, including funds 

above the request for environmental, hydrologic, and hydraulic 

studies along the Rio Grande Valley, which are consistent with the 

projects outlined within the Mexican Water Treaty of 1944, Treaty 

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The Committee notes with concern that Mexico continues to fall 

short of its obligations under the Treaty for the Utilization of 

Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and the Rio Grande of 

1944 (‘‘Water Treaty’’). The March 19, 2014 report of the Department of State to the Congress on actions taken to ensure that the 

water deficits owed by Mexico to the United States do not increase 

and that allocations comply with the Water Treaty stated that as 

of February 15, 2014, Mexico still needed to supply 910,000 acrefeet over the remaining 20 months of the current five-year cycle. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to press the Government of Mexico to adopt a proactive water delivery plan that both 

eliminates the water deficit of the current cycle, and avoids the accumulation of such deficits in the future. Furthermore, the Committee directs that during fiscal year 2015 the Secretary, in consultation with the IBWC Commissioner, report to the appropriate 

congressional committees on a quarterly basis on the status of 

water deliveries by Mexico, the remaining deficit in the current 

cycle, and actions taken to ensure that the water deficits owed by 

Mexico to the United States are met by the end of 2015. 

AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $12,499,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 12,311,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 12,311,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥188,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $12,311,000 for American Sections, International Commissions, of which $7,413,000 is 

for the International Joint Commission, $2,525,000 is for the International Boundary Commission, and $2,373,000 is for the Border 

Environment Cooperation Commission. 

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $35,980,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 31,446,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 32,980,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥3,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +1,534,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,980,000 for International Fisheries Commissions. 

The Committee recommendation includes $20,709,000 for the 

Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and $4,350,000 for the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The Committee intends that 

the funds made available for the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission be used only for meeting the United States obligations under 

the 1954 Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. 

Funds appropriated under this heading support the United 

States share of the expenses of International Fisheries Commissions and related organizations, as well as the travel expenses of 

the United States commissioners. The Commissions funded by this 

appropriation were established by treaties and agreements negotiated by the United States, and ratified by the President with the 

advice and consent of the Senate. The treaties protect access to 

shared international fisheries resources and support other vital 

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reational fisheries managed by these organizations generate income 

from $12 to $15 billion annually for the United States. 

Section 7076 of this Act includes a requirement that the Secretary of State submit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading. 

RELATED AGENCY 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $729,080,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 721,260,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 743,480,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +14,440,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +22,220,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $743,480,000 under 

this heading to carry out United States international communications activities and operations overseen by the Broadcasting Board 

of Governors (BBG), of which $738,680,000 is for international 

broadcasting operations and $4,800,000 is for broadcasting capital 

improvements. 

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

The Committee recommendation includes $738,680,000 for International Broadcasting Operations, which is $10,000,000 above the 

comparable level for fiscal year 2014. 

This account funds the operating, program, and engineering costs 

of Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/ 

RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Radio and TV Marti, and BBG. The recommendation also 

includes funding for broadcasting to Cuba under this account. 

Funds made available under the heading should be allocated in the 

following manner and are subject to the requirements of section 

7019 of this Act: 

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

BBG Entity Committee Recommendation 

Federal Entities 

International Broadcasting Operations (IBO) ........................................................................................ $61,039 

Voice of America ................................................................................................................................... 213,342 

Office of Cuba Broadcasting ................................................................................................................ 28,266 

Technology, Services and Innovation .................................................................................................... 162,800 

Independent Grantee Organizations 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ........................................................................................................... 103,850 

Radio Free Asia ..................................................................................................................................... 38,720 

Middle East Broadcasting Networks ..................................................................................................... 105,163 

Other 

Internet Freedom ................................................................................................................................... 25,500 

Total IBO ....................................................................................................................................... 738,680 

The Committee recommendation continues the requirement that 

the BBG notify the Committees on Appropriations within 15 days 

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were found to be in violation of the principles, standards, or journalistic code of ethics. 

Broadcasting to East and Southeast Asia.—The Committee recommendation includes the full amount requested for RFA and supports efforts to increase investments in video, mobile, and digital 

programming for Burma, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Committee 

also supports maintenance of a diversified broadcasting program in 

the region, including the continuation of shortwave broadcast services to China and Vietnam. 

The Committee recommendation includes funds to continue the 

Tibetan language services of RFA and VOA. The Committee strongly supports these broadcasting efforts, which the Committee understands provide two of the only sources of independent information 

accessible to the people of Tibet. 

International Broadcasting Bureau Operations.—The Committee 

recommendation defers a decision on the digital media enhancements proposed in the budget request due to the absence of detail 

on the effect of the proposed offsetting reductions to the Bureau’s 

operations. The Committee directs the BBG to include detail on the 

effects of the proposed operating cost cuts as well as the requested 

digital enhancements in the operating plan required by section 

7076 of this Act. 

Internet freedom.—The Committee recommendation continues the 

funding directive of $25,500,000 for expansion of unrestricted access to information on the Internet. The Committee supports work 

to enhance access to information and independent media, including 

the operational expansion through competitively awarded procurements of field-tested programs that provide unmonitored and uncensored access to the Internet for large numbers of users and research and development of existing and new technologies. The 

Committee directs the BBG to detail the purposes and amounts 

planned for internet freedom in fiscal year 2015 as part of the operating plan required by section 7076 of this Act. 

Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB).—The Committee recommendation includes not less than $28,266,000 for OCB Radio 

and TV Marti broadcasting to the people of Cuba, pursuant to the 

Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1983 and the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1990. The amount provided above the fiscal 

year 2014 program level is intended to mitigate the impact of absorbing transmission and personnel costs. The Committee directs 

BBG to ensure that OCB is not required to cover non-OCB transmission and personnel costs. 

Public-private partnerships.—The Committee encourages the 

BBG to, where appropriate, support on a competitive basis the development of public-private partnerships that build the capacity of 

local partners and independent foreign media channels to promote 

themes essential to United States Government broadcasting interests and public diplomacy goals. 

Reductions.—The Committee does not support the proposed reductions in VOA Persian, VOA Latin American Division, the elimination of VOA Balkan services, or the reduction to RFE/RL’s 

Belarussian radio services. 

Russian language media.—The Committee recommendation supports the development of indigenously-produced Russian language 

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the BBG to work with the Department of State to expand efforts 

in this area. 

Ukraine and the region.—The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 above the request to continue and enhance VOA 

and RFE/RL broadcasting services to Ukraine and the region consistent with the United States International Programming to 

Ukraine and Neighboring Regions Act (Public Law 113–96). 

VOA Greek Service.—The Committee notes that the BBG discontinued the Greek Service in fiscal year 2014 and has not requested 

funds for fiscal year 2015. However, the Committee is concerned 

about the reported growth in Russian and Chinese broadcasting 

services in the region and believes that now is not the time to retreat from broadcasting in region. The Committee urges the BBG 

to reexamine the decision to suspend the Greek Service. 

BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee recommendation includes $4,800,000 for broadcasting capital improvements. 

RELATED PROGRAMS 

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $17,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 12,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +5,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $17,000,000 for The 

Asia Foundation (TAF). 

Authorized by The Asia Foundation Act of 1983, TAF operates 

programs throughout Asia. TAF program priorities are developed 

in consultation with the Department of State and focus at the 

country and regional levels on building democratic institutions and 

improving governance, supporting policies and institutions required 

for open markets, increasing opportunities for women’s participation and empowerment, and encouraging stability and cooperative 

relations among nations in the Asia-Pacific region. 

The Committee notes that in fiscal year 2013, TAF received over 

$121,748,000 in program revenue from other Federal and non-Federal sources. The Committee supports the efforts of TAF to seek donations from private foundations and corporations, competitively 

bid awards from governmental and multilateral development agencies, and fee-based or reimbursable agreements as a means of sustaining program activities. The Committee requests that TAF include a summary table in its annual congressional budget justification detailing total revenue and support by category for fiscal year 

2014 and projected for fiscal year 2015. 

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $30,984,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 35,300,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 35,300,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +4,316,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

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The Committee recommendation includes $35,300,000, for the 

United States Institute of Peace (USIP), as authorized. 

The Committee notes that USIP received over $15,717,000 in fiscal year 2013 from interagency transfers, reimbursements, and offsetting receipts to support USIP programs. The Committee urges 

USIP to continue to seek competitive awards from Federal agencies 

and to fully implement fee-based or reimbursable agreements, 

where appropriate, as a means of sustaining its activities and programs in a fiscally constrained environment. In addition, the Committee requests USIP include in the annual congressional budget 

justification information on the amount of funds received in fiscal 

year 2013 from other Federal agencies, and the amount of revenue 

generated from fees and reimbursable agreements in fiscal year 

2014, and projected for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. 

CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE TRUST FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $90,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 83,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 83,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥7,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2015 of interest and earnings from the Center for Middle EasternWestern Dialogue Trust Fund, as authorized by section 633 of Public Law 108–199. Interest and earnings for fiscal year 2015 are projected to total $83,000. 

EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $400,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 400,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2015 of interest and earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund, as authorized by sections 4 and 5 of 

the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990. Interest and 

earnings for fiscal year 2015 are projected to total $400,000. 

ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $13,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 26,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 26,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +13,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2015 of interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship 

Endowment Fund, as authorized by section 214 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993. Interest and 

earnings for fiscal year 2015 are projected to total $26,000. 


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EAST-WEST CENTER

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $16,700,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 10,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥16,700,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥10,800,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

East-West Center. 

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $135,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 103,450,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 135,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +31,550,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $135,000,000 for the 

National Endowment for Democracy (NED). 

Of the total, the Committee directs that $100,000,000 shall be allocated in the traditional and customary manner, as in prior years, 

to include the core institutes. 

The Committee continues to support democracy and human 

rights programs for Tibet and directs that not less than the 

amounts provided in fiscal year 2014 be continued for such purposes. 

The President of NED is directed to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment 

of this Act, on the proposed uses of these funds on a regional and 

country basis. The report should include a description of programmatic goals for each region and country, and how the planned 

use of funds will meet such goals. The Committee directs NED to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations in advance of any 

significant deviation from the plans outlined in such report. This 

grant should continue to be provided directly to NED and therefore 

funds under this heading shall not be subject to prior approval by 

the Department of State or USAID or to administrative or management surcharges, and minimal expenses, if any, should be charged 

to general Department of State operating expenses. Further, the 

NED should not be precluded from competitively bidding on other 

grant solicitations. 

OTHER COMMISSIONS 

COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE

ABROAD

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $690,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 644,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥46,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $644,000 for Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, as authorized by section 1303 of Public Law 99–83. 


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UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS

FREEDOM

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $3,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 3,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,500,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for the 

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as 

authorized by title II of the International Religious Freedom Act of 

1998. 

The Commission conducts independent reviews, reports on facts 

and circumstances of violations of religious freedom abroad, and 

recommends options for United States policies with respect to foreign countries engaging in or tolerating violations of religious freedom. 

COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $2,579,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 2,579,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,579,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,579,000 for Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as authorized by Public Law 94–304. 

The Commission was established in 1976 to monitor the acts of 

the signatories that reflect compliance with or violation of the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation 

in Europe, with particular regard to provisions relating to human 

rights and cooperation in humanitarian fields. 

CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S

REPUBLIC OF CHINA

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $2,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 2,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. 

Established by the China Relations Act of 2000 (Public Law 106– 

286), the Commission’s mission is to monitor the Chinese government’s compliance with international human rights standards and 

to track the development of the rule of law in China. The Commission reports annually on these issues to the President and the Congressional leadership, making recommendations for policy action 

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UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW

COMMISSION

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $3,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 3,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,500,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................ 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for United 

States-China Economic and Security Review Commission. 

The Committee recommendation continues by reference the authorities, conditions, and limitations carried under this heading in 

division F of Public Law 111–117 that provide an administrative 

framework for the operations of the Commission. The Committee 

notes that the Commission has been a strong voice and an important source of information for members of Congress, journalists, 

and China scholars and analysts. 

Established by the National Defense Authorization Act, 2001 

(Public Law 106–398), the Commission’s mission is to monitor, investigate, and assess the ‘‘national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship’’ between the United States 

and the PRC. The Commission reports annually on these issues to 

Congress, making recommendations for policy action and legislation when appropriate. 

TITLE II—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

OPERATING EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level1 ......................................................... $1,059,229,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,318,816,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,082,229,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................ +23,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥236,587,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,082,229,000 for 

USAID Operating Expenses. Additional funds are provided under 

title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Funds under this heading are provided for salaries and expenses 

of overseas and domestic employees of USAID, personal service 

contractors, and employees hired by other Federal agencies but assigned to USAID. Funds under this heading are also provided to 

support USAID staff overseas, as well as headquarters staff that 

support field programs and manage regional and worldwide activities. 

As in past years, the Committee directs the Administrator of 

USAID to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations, 

not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, that details the 

number of people employed by USAID, the category of employment 

(direct hire, personal service contractor, Participating Agency Service Agreement, and similar categories), the veteran status of direct 

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are assigned or detailed, the appropriation account used to fund 

the employees, specific legislative authority needed to hire the employees, and, if hired by another Federal agency, the additional administrative expenses charged by that agency. The Committee directs that this employment report reflect data as of the end of fiscal 

year 2014. 

As in past years, USAID is directed to notify the Committees on 

Appropriations 15 days prior to any procurement action that involves awarding of a sole source contract or other non-competitive 

grant or contract; raising the ceiling on an existing Indefinite 

Quantity Contract (IQC); issuing a new IQC; awarding an umbrella 

grant; or raising the ceiling on an existing umbrella grant. The 

Committee expects the thresholds for notification to be the same as 

in fiscal year 2012. 

Audits.—The Committee provides $7,000,000 to address the 

backlog of incurred cost audits. 

Direct government-to-government assistance.—The Committee remains concerned about USAID providing assistance directly to host 

countries for their own procurement actions. The Committee recommendation continues section 7031 of this Act, which is intended 

to ensure that transparency, accountability, and anti-fraud measures are in place prior to the provision of such assistance. The 

Committee disagrees with any assumption of acceptable levels of 

fraud in USAID programs. 

Diversity.—The Committee expects the Administrator of USAID 

to continue initiatives, including fellowships, to promote diversity 

in the workforce. 

Faith-based organizations (FBOs).—The Committee recognizes 

the important role that FBOs play in the delivery of foreign assistance and expects USAID to ensure compliance with existing Federal laws protecting the rights of FBOs, including rights related to 

employment practices, from discrimination in competing for and 

administering projects funded with United States foreign assistance. 

New programs and reprogramming.—The Committee includes 

language in section 7015 of this Act making notification requirements for USAID operations consistent with Department of State 

operations. These notification requirements include, but are not 

limited to, new programs, fellowships, and initiatives not previously justified in the congressional budget justification. 

Procurement.—The Committee expects that, to the maximum extent practicable, the Administrator of USAID shall ensure that 

United States small, minority-owned, veteran, and disadvantaged 

business enterprises fully participate in the provision of goods and 

services. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to 

prepare and submit to the Committees on Appropriations an annual report that describes the actions taken to meet this objective 

and the success of those efforts. 

The Committee remains concerned about USAID’s policy to increase the number of contracts and grants that are provided 

through local systems. The Committee expects any such procurement actions will meet international best practices for transparency. Additionally, the Committee notes that bids representing 

best value for public funds with the best chances of sustainability 

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recommendation includes new funding in title VI of this Act for the 

United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to provide 

technical procurement advisory assistance and services for USAID 

and other Federal agencies for middle income and lower income 

countries that need assistance developing and aligning their standards and regulations with the broader international community. 

The Committee asserts that adopting international best practices 

focused on value-based procurement ultimately helps the long-term 

sustainability of USAID projects as well as furthers United States’ 

investments. 

Procurement guidance.—The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations 

on any proposed significant or substantive change to USAID guidance or directives related to acquisition and assistance prior to 

issuing such guidance or directives to USAID posts worldwide. 

Ukraine.—The Committee encourages USAID to partner with the 

National Guard State Partnership Program to provide and deliver 

humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, with particular emphasis on 

agricultural assistance to rural women. 

USAID Working Capital Fund.—The Committee recommendation 

does not include language requested establishing a working capital 

fund. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $117,940,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 130,815,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 130,815,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +12,875,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $130,815,000 for the 

Capital Investment Fund. Funds made available under this heading, including the obligation of collections, are subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level1 ......................................................... $45,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 54,285,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 54,285,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 9,285,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $54,285,000 for Office 

of Inspector General. 

The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to provide 

a summary of the oversight that will be undertaken during fiscal 

year 2015 as part of its operating plan that is required by section 

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TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $8,439,450,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 8,050,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,307,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥132,450,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +257,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $8,307,000,000 for 

Global Health Programs. 

USAID Global Health Programs 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,637,000,000 for 

global health programs to be directly apportioned to USAID. The Committee recommendation includes: $732,000,000 for maternal and child health funding; $115,000,000 for nutrition programs under this heading; $22,000,000 for programs benefiting vulnerable children; $236,000,000 to combat tuberculosis; and 

$674,000,000 to prevent and treat malaria. 

Maternal and child health.—The Committee directs that not less 

than $732,000,000 be provided for maternal and child health programs under this heading. The health of a mother is directly related to the health of her children, and the Committee is committed to maintaining an emphasis on expanding access to programs that have proven effective in reducing maternal and child 

mortality. From funds provided under this heading, the Committee 

directs USAID to increase funding for programs to prevent and 

treat obstetric fistula to not less than $14,000,000. 

Within the funds provided, the Committee also encourages 

USAID to continue supporting iodine deficiency disorder and cleft 

lip/palate treatment programs. 

The Committee requests that USAID consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the estimated need and cost-effectiveness 

of programs that focus on the following health issues: children with 

hydrocephalus, children with autism, burn prevention programs 

and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 

Polio.—The Committee recommends $59,000,000 for programs to 

combat and eradicate polio, of which $51,000,000 is provided under 

this heading. The Committee notes that global polio eradication 

programs are also funded by the Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention (CDC). The bill includes new language in section 7058 

that provides transfer authority from funds made available in title 

III in this Act to contain a polio outbreak if the President determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that such 

outbreak is severe and is spreading internationally. The Committee 

notes that any transfer of funds is subject to prior consultation and 

notification of the Committees on Appropriations. Additionally, as 

in the prior year, the Committee directs the Administrator of 

USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to 

the initial obligation of funds. 

Nutrition.—The Committee directs that not less than 

$115,000,000 shall be provided for nutrition programs under this 

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Neglected tropical diseases.—The Committee notes the success of 

USAID in combating neglected tropical diseases and supports the 

continuation of these successful life-saving programs, including intestinal worm infections. The Committee encourages USAID to continue supporting research into new drugs to address these diseases. 

Vaccines.—The Committee recommends a United States contribution of $200,000,000 for the GAVI Alliance for fiscal year 2015. 

The Committee agrees that developing a vaccine is essential to 

the fight against malaria and HIV and encourages USAID to continue funding to support their advancement as part of a comprehensive prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategy to reduce 

malaria and HIV worldwide. 

Health technology.—The Committee continues to support 

USAID’s health technologies programs and directs USAID to coordinate and undertake a consultative process with the Department of Defense, CDC, the National Institutes of Health, the Food 

and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of the United States 

Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to ensure that United States investments in global health research are efficient, coordinated, and 

streamlined. 

Healthcare workforce.—The Committee directs the Administrator 

of USAID and the Global AIDS Coordinator to consult with the 

Committees on Appropriations on USAID’s strategy, progress, and 

results for increasing access to quality health care through frontline health workers, particularly at the community level with a 

focus on underserved areas. USAID should consider supporting disaster preparedness training for frontline health workers in disaster-prone regions to strengthen national and community resilience. 

Reproductive health/voluntary family planning.—The Committee 

recommendation includes section 7058 of this Act, which provides 

not more than $461,000,000 for reproductive health and voluntary 

family planning in this Act. This provision also addresses funds 

provided under Economic Support Fund for reproductive health 

and family planning. 

The Committee recommendation continues prior year language 

that does the following: (1) requires that none of the funds appropriated in this Act, or any unobligated balances, may be made 

available to any organization or program, which as determined by 

the President, supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization; (2) states 

that funds cannot be used to pay for the performance of abortions 

as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person 

to practice abortion; (3) specifies that population funds shall be 

available only to voluntary family planning projects that offer, either directly or through referral, information about access to a 

broad range of family planning methods and services; (4) requires 

that in awarding grants for natural family planning under section 

104 of the Foreign Assistance Act, no applicant shall be discriminated against because of such applicant’s religious or conscientious 

commitment to offer only natural family planning; and (5) requires 

the provision of accurate information related to condoms. 

The Committee includes language in section 7063 of this Act prohibiting funds for any foreign nongovernmental organization that 

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when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were 

carried to term. 

Vulnerable children.—The Committee directs that not less than 

$22,000,000 shall be provided for programs to support programs 

and activities that address the needs of vulnerable children, including childhood blindness programs and funds to implement the Action Plan for Children in Adversity. The Committee directs that the 

USAID Administrator consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the initial obligation of funds. 

Public-private partnerships.—The Committee recognizes the important work of a number of innovative partnerships by USAID 

and OGAC with the private sector and other institutional donors 

to leverage public and private investment in global health. These 

efforts are instrumental in combating a number of health issues 

unique to the survival of women and mothers in sub-Saharan Africa, including screening for disease, education and awareness campaigns, and other critical improvements to the overall health systems and services in some of the most underserved areas. The 

Committee encourages USAID to consider new programs that reduce childhood mortality through clean water and available commercial products. 

Microbicides.—The Committee recommends continued support 

for microbicide development and directs OGAC to coordinate with 

USAID, the National Institutes of Health, other Federal agencies, 

and donors in order to advance microbicide development and implementation. The Committee directs OGAC to update the Committees on Appropriations on a regular basis on the progress made in 

achieving an effective microbicide. 

Pharmaceutical products.—The Committee is concerned about reports that pharmaceutical products requiring serious warnings 

about potential side effects by the FDA are being purchased by 

USAID for overseas distribution. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the extent of such practices and to report to the Committees, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, explaining current policies, practices, and controls in place that are necessary to ensure that individual recipients are fully informed of the 

risks of such drugs and proposed changes to the existing activities 

where necessary. 

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment 

The Committee recommendation includes $6,000,000,000 to fight 

HIV/AIDS, the same as the enacted fiscal year 2014 level. Of this 

amount, $4,320,000,000 shall be directly apportioned to the Department of State for bilateral programs and $1,350,000,000 for the 

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (the Global Fund) if 

such contribution will not cause the United States to exceed 33 percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the Global Fund 

from all sources. 

The Committee recognizes the significant achievements of the 

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through the support of 

anti-retroviral treatment, testing, and counseling. The Committee 

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mission (MTCT) programs and pediatric HIV treatment programs. 

The Committee directs that no funds in fiscal year 2015 may be 

used for needle exchange programs. 

Vulnerable children.—The Committee encourages the Office of 

the Global AIDS Coordinator to continue to implement programs 

for orphans and vulnerable children that align with the goals and 

objectives of the Action Plan for Children in Adversity and continue 

to integrate the Strong Beginnings objective into MTCT programs. 

Testing.—The Committee encourages OGAC to identify new tools 

to diagnose and safely treat children living with HIV and notes the 

importance of HIV testing as an important element of HIV prevention. The Committee notes advances made in rapid and oral fluid 

testing and expects USAID to use testing methods that are cost effective and efficient. 

The Global Fund.—The Committee is supportive of a performance-based, results-oriented multilateral funding mechanism to 

combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Oversight of the 

Global Fund remains a top priority as well as continued support for 

an independent Office of Inspector General, therefore the Committee recommendation continues language to withhold 10 percent 

of funds provided to the Global Fund until the Secretary of State 

certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that the Global 

Fund’s Secretariat and Board of the Global Fund have not adopted 

policies that would make the work of the Office of Inspector General less transparent or less comprehensive. 

As in past years, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to 

provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 120 days after enactment of this Act, that contains the most 

recent Global Fund audit information, commitment and disbursement data, and a summary of the recipient and sub-recipient expenditures, as reported to the United States Government. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations a semi-annual update to the report 

required in House Report 113–185 on Global Fund issues related 

to financial systems, taxation, United Nations Development Programme, and Secretariat budget transparency. 

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $2,507,001,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 2,619,984,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,527,697,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +20,696,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥92,287,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,527,697,000 for Development Assistance. 

Agriculture 

The Committee supports USAID’s focus on a comprehensive approach that links food security, agricultural production, and economic growth and also recommends integrating nutrition and the 

principles of sustainable natural resource management as part of 

this approach. The Committee notes the importance of women in 

increasing sustainable agriculture production and expects assistance and training to focus on women in order to create long-term 

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tinues to support programs that increase access for smallholder 

farmers to land tenure and encourages USAID to leverage the expertise in the United States land-grant system, including by using 

information communications technology to link smallholder farmers, local universities, and land grant universities. 

Collaborative Innovation Labs.—The Committee supports the additional USAID Feed the Future Innovation Labs, modeled after 

the Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPs), which leverage United States university research capacities in agriculture 

while also building the human and institutional capacity of developing countries. The Committee directs USAID to continue to distinguish the former CRSPs from the new Innovation Labs by referring to them as Collaborative Innovation Labs. 

Global Crop Diversity Trust.—The Committee acknowledges the 

important work of the Global Crop Diversity Trust to ensure the 

long term productivity of agriculture worldwide and the expanded 

mission of the Trust to oversee all major international seed collections. The Committee directs that $15,000,000 be made available 

for a contribution to the endowment of the Trust, pursuant to Public Law 113–79. 

Spend plan.—Pursuant to section 7076 of this Act, the Administrator of USAID is required to submit a spend plan on food security 

and agriculture development detailing the proposed use of funds by 

account, office, and country, prior to funds being obligated. The 

spend plan should also specify any funds to be transferred to other 

agencies or international financial institutions and for what purpose. 

Economic Growth 

Microenterprise and microfinance.—The Committee recommendation includes $265,000,000 in this Act for microenterprise and 

microfinance development programs. The Committee notes that 

USAID is required to target half of all microfinance and microenterprise funds to the very poor, defined as those living on less than 

$1.25 a day, pursuant to section 251(c) of the Foreign Assistance 

Act of 1961. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to 

prioritize investment in microenterprise and microfinance in subSaharan Africa to reach the poorest and most marginalized and to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to focus 

existing resources for this program. The Committee encourages investment in a variety of financial services that allow the poor to 

save, borrow, and access insurance, remittances, and other key 

services. The Committee is concerned about the very low integration of poverty measurement tools, which has resulted in insufficient evidence showing USAID’s fulfillment of the legal target to 

reach the very poor. The Committee recommends that USAID work 

with partner organizations to increase use of poverty measurement 

tools developed or approved by USAID. 

Trade capacity building.—The Committee continues to support 

labor and environment capacity building activities related to the 

free trade agreements with the countries of Central America, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to ensure that United 

States workers and businesses can compete on a level playing field. 

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Partnership agreement and supports similar programs for the 

countries party to the negotiations, as appropriate. 

Workforce training.—The Committee notes that effective workforce training programs must balance skills training with job creation in order to foster market-driven employment systems. USAID 

should increase support for programs that respond to both supply 

and demand by balancing skills investments with investments 

aimed at employment creation. Industries with high growth potential should be identified based on prospects for long-term growth 

and employment creation for young people. 

Education 

American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA).—The Committee recommendation includes $23,000,000 for the ASHA program, which is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted level. The 

Committee recognizes the important contributions made to United 

States foreign policy interests by institutions funded by this program, including fostering a positive image of the United States 

around the world. The Committee notes the distinct mandate of 

ASHA from other USAID development programs, including the 

focus on public diplomacy and fostering American values, ideas and 

practices. The Committee also notes that many of the successful 

ASHA programs operate in countries that are largely absent of 

other USAID programs. USAID should consider the strategic impact that ASHA programs can have in particular countries and regions in fostering a stronger commitment to fundamental American 

values. The Committee expects ASHA funds to continue to be allocated through an open and competitive process. The Committee expects USAID to allocate funds to administer the ASHA program 

from funds provided for Operating Expenses on a proportionate 

basis with other agency programs. 

Basic education.—The Committee believes basic education should 

be a key component of the United States Government strategy in 

developing countries. An educated citizenry will result in sustained 

economic growth, strengthened democratic institutions, the empowerment of women and girls, and decreased extremism. The 

Committee recommendation includes a total of $800,000,000 for 

basic education programs in this Act and directs USAID to use 

meaningful metrics in evaluating its basic education programs. The 

Committee supports increased United States participation in the 

Global Partnership for Education and includes not less than 

$50,000,000 for a contribution. The Committee encourages USAID 

to prioritize the special needs of girls’ and women’s literacy and 

education, including in conflict or post-conflict settings. 

The Committee believes that schools can be centers of learning 

and development for an entire community and expects programs in 

other sectors to be integrated with schools and educational programs as much as possible. USAID should prioritize technical assistance for local governments to foster communities of learning 

and should encourage recipient countries and other donors to pursue comprehensive development efforts to support these programs. 

USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on this initiative on a regular basis, as well as stakeholders 

during continued implementation of the basic education strategy to 

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consultations should include how the strategy will impact all age 

groups. 

Higher education.—The Committee supports the efforts of 

USAID to increase engagement with United States universities in 

order to harness their unparalleled research capacities to address 

the most challenging international development problems. Consistent with the USAID Human and Institutional Capacity Development Framework, the Committee urges USAID to similarly increase engagement with United States universities to build the 

human and institutional capacity of developing nations through 

higher education institutional partnerships. The Committee notes 

the important role United States universities have played in advancing recent innovations in e-learning and directs USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on new partnerships 

between United States universities and universities in developing 

countries to increase access and quality of higher education 

through the use of technology. 

The Committee is concerned about the impact of significant decreases in planned funding for educational exchanges for underserved populations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Committee notes that reaching these populations with educational programs of sufficient duration to provide leadership, language skills, 

and career training is important for the economic and social development of the countries served. Therefore, the Committee urges 

USAID to prioritize educational opportunities at post-secondary institutions in the United States for underserved populations in the 

region. 

Global Programs 

The Committee includes language on conservation and anti-trafficking in persons programs under section 7060 of this report. 

Atrocities prevention.—The Committee notes the efforts of the 

Department of State and USAID to train relevant personnel in 

genocide and mass atrocities prevention and expects these issues to 

be mainstreamed into country planning strategies. 

Child marriage.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, 

in consultation with the Administrator of USAID, to submit to the 

Committees on Appropriations an update to the strategy to prevent 

and respond to child marriage as required in the joint explanatory 

statement accompanying division K of Public Law 113–76. The 

Committee recommends continued funds for programs that reduce 

the incidence of child marriage consistent with section 1207 of Public Law 113–4, and directs the Secretary to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds. 

Children in Adversity.—The Committee supports the work of the 

USAID Coordinator for Children in Adversity and expects to be updated on efforts to oversee foreign assistance for vulnerable children and on efforts to coordinate with other United States Government agencies involved in addressing these matters. 

Global Development Lab (Lab).—The Committee supports the efforts of USAID to strengthen development by utilizing science, 

technology, innovation, and partnerships, including through other 

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cheaper in support of United States foreign policy and development 

goals and expects the Administrator of USAID to consult with the 

Committees on Appropriations on successes from the Lab in achieving these objectives. 

Victims of torture.—The Committee supports continued funding 

for USAID victims of torture programs. 

Water, sanitation, and hygiene.—The Committee recommendation 

includes not less than $365,000,000 in this Act for long-term, sustainable water supply, sanitation, and hygiene projects pursuant 

only to Public Law 109–121. The Committee directs that not less 

than $135,000,000 of such funds be made available for programs 

and activities in sub-Saharan Africa which should be prioritized for 

the poorest communities and countries. The Committee expects 

these programs to include robust monitoring and evaluation, including pre- and post-project, and directs USAID to consult with 

the Committees on Appropriations on these efforts. The Committee 

supports public-private partnerships to leverage additional nonFederal investments and expertise for water and sanitation-related 

programs, including through the Development Credit Authority, as 

appropriate. 

Country Programs 

Bangladesh.—The Committee directs that funds made available 

for assistance for Bangladesh shall include programs to improve 

labor conditions in the readymade garment, shrimp, and fish export sectors. 

Central America.—The Committee includes not less than the 

budget request for assistance for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The Committee expects funds to be made available under 

this heading to support the repatriation and reintegration of citizens of such countries. 

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).—The Committee notes that 

the investment climate in eastern DRC provides opportunities for 

the United States private sector and encourages USAID to leverage 

such opportunities in support of development and economic growth. 

Ethiopia.—The Committee is concerned with growing restrictions 

on the independent media and encourages the Department of State 

to work with the Government of Ethiopia, civil society, and regional partners as appropriate to support a robust independent 

media in Ethiopia. The Committee expects that programs be 

prioritized to promote human rights, political freedoms, independent media, and effective and inclusive governance. The Committee encourages the Administrator of USAID, in cooperation with 

other donors, to support programs to promote sustainable development in Ethiopia that will help prevent famine and desertification. 

Philippines.—The Committee commends the rapid and comprehensive response to Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013 and 

supports the budget request for the Philippines, including for longterm recovery efforts in typhoon-affected areas that emphasize 

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INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $876,828,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 665,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,026,828,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +150,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +361,828,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,026,828,000 for 

International Disaster Assistance (IDA). When combined with additional funds for IDA provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT, the 

amount recommended is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted 

level. 

This account funds humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in countries affected by natural and man-made disasters, as well as support for disaster mitigation, disaster risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness. This includes the purchase of 

commodities, such as temporary shelter, blankets, and supplementary and therapeutic food; potable water; medical supplies; and 

agricultural rehabilitation. Program beneficiaries include disaster 

victims, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons. 

The Committee expects the reporting requirement included 

under this heading in the joint explanatory statement accompanying division K of Public Law 113–76 to continue for fiscal year 

2015 and notes that the consultation requirement from fiscal year 

2014 is overdue. 

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

.

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $48,177,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 67,600,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 67,600,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +19,423,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $67,600,000 for Transition Initiatives. 

Funds provided in this account support programs targeting key 

transitions to democracy for countries in crisis and quick impact 

activities for conflict prevention or stabilization. 

The Committee recommendation continues the requirements that 

funds made available under this heading be administered only by 

USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI); five days prior to 

starting a new program USAID must submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations; and up to $15,000,000 of funds appropriated by this Act to carry out the provisions of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 may be used for the purposes and with 

the authorities provided under this heading if the Secretary of 

State determines it is in the national interest and following consultation with the Committees. 

The Committee continues to direct OTI to submit a report to the 

Committees on Appropriations at the end of the fiscal year summarizing new, ongoing, and completed country programs implemented 

by OTI in fiscal year 2015, including programs supported with 

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COMPLEX CRISES FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $20,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥20,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥30,000,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

Complex Crises Fund. 

DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY

Program Account: 

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $40,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 40,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 40,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

Administrative Expenses: 

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... 8,041,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 8,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,041,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥159,000 

The Committee recommendation includes a ceiling of $40,000,000 

on the amount that may be transferred from bilateral economic assistance accounts for the subsidy cost of loan guarantees under the 

Development Credit Authority program. The Committee recommendation includes an appropriation of $8,041,000 for administrative expenses. 

The Committee notes that USAID must submit an operating 

plan for funds provided under this heading to the Committees on 

Appropriations, as required by section 7076 of this Act. 

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $2,982,967,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 3,398,694,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,986,612,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +3,645,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥412,082,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,986,612,000 for Economic Support Fund. Additional funds are provided under title VIII 

for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee notes that funds are requested under this heading to advance United States interests by helping countries meet 

political, economic, and security needs. 

Africa 

Counter-Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).—The Committee continues the requirements in section 7042 making funds available for 

assistance for countries affected by the LRA and directs that not 

less than $10,000,000 be made available to support the goals of the 

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batants, especially child soldiers. The Committee directs that the 

reporting requirement included in the joint explanatory statement 

accompanying division K of Public Law 113–76 to continue during 

fiscal year 2015. 

Democratic Republic of Congo.—The Committee recommendation 

includes the budget request for assistance for the DRC and expects 

that humanitarian assistance and development programs be coordinated to address the common development and security challenges 

in conflict settings. The Committee supports the increased United 

States diplomatic engagement that has helped to stabilize eastern 

DRC. The Committee notes the commitments made by the DRC 

Government toward security sector reform, elections, and improved 

governance and expects that assistance be provided to support 

these efforts. 

South Sudan.—The Committee notes the crisis in South Sudan 

requires a new framework for United States assistance and directs 

the Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID to prioritize assistance that focuses on the provision of basic services and livelihoods investments, especially for vulnerable communities. Funds 

should also be used to build community resilience by addressing 

food insecurity, education, and community-based governance programs that support peacebuilding, reconciliation, and civic education. The Committee is concerned about protecting democratic 

principles in South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, including 

freedom of the press and a robust civil society, and directs the Department of State and USAID to support greater media freedom 

and civil society space. The Department of State and USAID are 

further directed to encourage the Government of South Sudan to 

implement increased transparency and anti-corruption measures 

related to the oil sector. Funds made available for security assistance should be used to professionalize the security forces, including 

human rights and accountability to civilian authorities. 

Sudan.—The Committee recommendation does not include funds 

for Sudan debt relief and continues the prohibition on assistance 

to the Government of Sudan in section 7042 of this Act. The Committee notes that the request for debt relief is not justified as 

Sudan remains on the Department of State’s terrorism watch list 

and is headed by an indicted war criminal. 

Zimbabwe.—The Committee is concerned that Zimbabwean entities are circumventing United States sanctions through indirect imports of diamonds extracted in Zimbabwe, processed in intermediary countries, then shipped to the United States. The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with 

the Secretary of State, to ensure that United States companies are 

required to carry out supply chain due diligence according to OECD 

guidance to prevent such indirect imports of Zimbabwean diamonds. 

East Asia 

People’s Republic of China.—The Committee recommendation includes a prohibition on direct assistance to the Government of the 

PRC from this account. 

Tibet.—The Committee recommendation continues assistance, at 

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ronmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan autonomous areas in the 

PRC. The Committee notes the development challenges facing Tibetan communities in South Asia and directs USAID to continue to 

support Tibetan communities in India and Nepal in the areas of 

education, skills development, and entrepreneurship, at or above 

current levels. 

Europe and Eurasia 

The Committee recommendation includes $85,000,000 above the 

request for enhanced economic support and democracy programs 

for Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet 

Union and Central and Eastern Europe. The Committee recommendation includes $3,000,000 in support 

of the directive in section 7034(e) of this Act regarding research 

and training authorized by the Soviet-Eastern European Research 

and Training Act of 1983. 

Chernobyl.—The Committee is concerned that the Chernobyl 

New Safe Confinement Project (‘‘the Project’’), managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to experience significant cost overruns. Therefore, prior to 

the initial obligation of funds paid to the EBRD, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight of the 

Project. 

Cyprus.—The Committee notes no funds are requested for Cyprus but should the Secretary of State decide to provide funds, 

such assistance must be used only for scholarship programs, 

bicommunal projects, and measures aimed at reunification of the 

island and designed to reduce tensions and promote peace and cooperation between the two communities on Cyprus. 

Near East 

Iraq.—The Committee is concerned about the growing instability 

inside Iraq. The Committee recommendation includes funding in 

support of democratic governance, protection for vulnerable populations, and the promotion of economic opportunities. 

The Committee supports continued efforts to incorporate women 

in stabilizing Iraq and creating its democratic government institutions, including through a women’s democracy initiative. 

The Committee continues to recognize the importance of providing targeted assistance to the ethno-religious minorities in Iraq. 

The Committee expects the reporting requirement on ethno-religious minorities from the previous year to continue, and directs the 

Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, detailing a comprehensive United States Government policy to address 

the plight of these communities, including those living in the 

Nineveh Plains. The policy should be forward-looking, rather than 

a summary of previously funded projects and initiatives. 

Further, the Committee directs the Department of State to establish a long-term comprehensive plan to provide durable solutions 

for internally displaced Iraqis and Iraqi refugees. The plan should 

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as religious minorities, including the Christian community, and 

Iraqis who assisted the United States mission in Iraq. 

Jordan.—The Committee recommendation includes $360,000,000 

for assistance for Jordan, which is the same as the request. The 

Committee includes an additional $340,000,000 of the funds appropriated in title VIII of this Act for assistance for Jordan to respond 

to the extraordinary needs related to the crisis in Syria, including 

expanded access to education and continued delivery of municipal 

services. 

Lebanon.—The Committee recommendation includes not less 

than $12,000,000 for scholarships for Lebanese students with high 

financial need to attend educational institutions in Lebanon that 

meet standards comparable to those required for American accreditation. The Committee directs that these funds be awarded through 

an open and competitive process. 

Middle East Partnership Initiative.—The Committee recommendation includes $70,000,000 for the Middle East Partnership 

Initiative, which is the same as the request. 

Middle East Regional Cooperation Program.—The Committee 

recommendation includes $5,000,000 for the Middle East Regional 

Cooperation Program, which is the same as the request. 

Near East Regional Democracy.—The Committee recommendation includes $32,000,000 for the Near East Regional Democracy 

program, which is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted level. 

The Committee expects the funds provided above the request be 

used to support programs to increase women’s participation in politics, including as candidates in elections, and in consultation with 

diaspora communities in the United States. 

Tunisia.—The Committee notes the positive steps taken in 

Tunisia’s democratic transition and includes not less than 

$30,000,000, which is the same as the request. The Committee recognizes that significant needs remain and expects the Department 

of State and USAID to ensure the progress made in advancing 

democratic values and economic growth is sustained. 

South and Central Asia.—The Committee recommendation supports New Silk Road regional economic integration programs that 

support transit, trade, and energy linkages in the region and increase economic growth and stability by expanding trade through 

neighboring countries. 

Western Hemisphere 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$141,500,000 for Colombia to be directly apportioned to USAID to 

continue alternative development programs, institution building 

and local governance activities, and support for vulnerable populations and victims of violence. 

The Committee endorses the proposed use of funds in the request 

to support conflict-affected populations, including Afro-Colombians 

and other indigenous communities and refugees that have been displaced from Colombia. The Committee recommends that the Secretary of State continue to work with the UN High Commissioner 

on Refugees (UNHCR), and other relevant international partners 

and governments to seek appropriate and durable solutions for Colombian refugees. Within the total provided for Colombia under 

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the Migration and Refugee Assistance account to help address 

these concerns. 

The Committee supports the ongoing human rights programs 

and planned funding for the UN Office of the High Commissioner 

for Human Rights and the Defensoria del Pueblo, and notes the efforts by the Government of Colombia to provide protection for 

human rights defenders and activists, victims and land rights leaders, and vulnerable and minority communities. 

The Committee notes that should a formal peace agreement be 

reached in Colombia that is in the national security interests of the 

United States, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of 

USAID should consult with the Committees on Appropriations on 

any proposed use of funds under this heading to support the implementation of such agreement. The Committee notes that any funds 

made available for such purpose from within existing funds designated for Colombia or from funds reprogrammed from other countries or activities will be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) and Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).—The Committee directs not 

less than the fiscal year 2014 level for CBSI and not less than 

$70,000,000 for CARSI. The Committee expects that funds made 

available for CARSI will support national and municipal-based 

crime prevention strategies and economic and social development 

efforts focused on youth vulnerable to violence related to drug trafficking, gangs, and other criminal organizations. The Committee 

recommendation includes funding above the request to support the 

repatriation and reintegration of citizens from countries receiving 

CARSI funding. 

Cuba.—The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for 

programs to promote democracy and strengthen civil society in 

Cuba. The Committee directs that funds shall only be used for programs and activities pursuant to section 109(a) of the Cuban Liberty and Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 and section 1705 of 

the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992, and shall not be used for 

business promotion, or economic reform. With respect to grantee 

selection and implementation, the Committee directs that the criteria used for selecting grantees include pro-democracy experience 

inside Cuba. The Committee expects that at least a majority of 

funds provided through each grant be programmed inside Cuba. 

Haiti.—The Committee recommendation includes the budget request for assistance for Haiti and notes that conditions on assistance for the Government of Haiti are included in section 7045 of 

this Act. 

Mexico.—The Committee does not provide funds requested for 

Mexico under Development Assistance and instead includes 

$46,100,000 under this heading to be used only for programs for 

rule of law and human rights, justice and security, good governance, civil society, education, private sector competitiveness and 

economic growth, including to improve United States-Mexico trade 

and investment. The Committee supports USAID’s Mexico border 

development programs to address the root causes of violence and 

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The Committee recognizes that the United States and Mexico 

face difficult challenges in securing our shared border, while also 

facilitating the efficient flow of commerce and trade. The Committee notes the efforts of the Department of State and other 

United States Government agencies to engage with their Mexican 

counterparts on issues of common concern, such as efforts to improve port of entry infrastructure, equipment and technology. The 

Committee believes that efforts to address these challenges could 

be strengthened through a more formal engagement to develop 

common or complementary approaches in areas of mutual interest, 

including border infrastructure; immigration enforcement; facilitating the flow of trade and passengers; and cross-border violence 

and criminal networks. The Committee encourages the Department 

of State, in cooperation with other United States Government agencies, to explore new opportunities for cooperation with Mexican authorities, such as through a cross border working group. 

The Committee supports judicial reform efforts in Mexico and 

notes the positive outcomes in states that have already implemented reforms. The Committee notes that United States supported programs have trained thousands of federal justice sector 

personnel, including attorneys, judges, and law students in Mexico. 

Regional.—The Committee notes that journalists and social and 

labor rights activists in Central and South American countries 

have been threatened and assassinated, and recommends continued 

support for programs to help protect them. 

Western Hemisphere Promotion of Democracy.—The Committee 

includes additional funds above the budget request to promote democracy in the Western Hemisphere pursuant to section 7032 of 

this Act and notes that further direction for these funds is provided 

in this report under such section. 

Global and Regional Programs 

Disability programs.—The Committee notes USAID’s ongoing 

support for programs that support disability inclusive development 

and encourages continued funding for such programs pursuant to 

Public Law 108–406. 

Independent media.—The Committee continues to support assistance for independent media in frontline states such as Afghanistan 

and Pakistan, countries in or emerging from transition such as 

Burma and Tunisia, and countries of the former Soviet Union and 

Warsaw Pact. 

National Ocean Policy.—The Committee understands that no 

funds are requested in fiscal year 2015 for the implementation of 

the National Ocean Policy. The Committee recommendation includes no funding for this purpose. The Committee further notes 

that any funds obligated in support of this policy are subject to the 

notification requirements contained in this Act. 

Parliamentary exchanges.—The Committee recommendation includes $1,900,000 for the House Democracy Partnership. 

Reconciliation programs.—The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 for USAID’s competitive grant program to support people-to-people reconciliation activities between Israelis and 

Palestinians. The Committee expects the Department of State and 

USAID to ensure that funds provided for reconciliation programs 

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ess and are consistent with United States foreign policy objectives 

in the region. 

The Committee expects that funds may be made available to further the economic, social development, and reconciliation goals of 

Public Law 99–415 at levels consistent with amounts provided in 

prior years. 

Rule of law and judicial reform.—The Committee believes the 

rule of law is fundamental to promoting democracy and sustainable 

development. The Committee notes that the rule of law is strengthened by promoting independent judiciaries, human rights and 

women’s rights, combating human trafficking and corruption, and 

increasing public accountability and access to justice. The Committee continues to support programs to develop fair and transparent judicial systems that advance the rule of law worldwide. 

University programs.—The Committee notes the important role 

that American educational institutions play by providing educational opportunities to students in the Middle East region. The 

Committee continues to support scholarship programs to educate 

students from countries with significant Muslim populations at notfor-profit institutions of higher education that meet the standards 

comparable to those required for American accreditation and directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the funding levels for these purposes. 

DEMOCRACY FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $130,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 130,500,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +130,500,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $130,500,000 for Democracy Fund. 

Funds included under this heading were requested under Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund. Of the funds provided, $70,500,000 shall be for the Human Rights and Democracy 

Fund of DRL at the Department of State, and $60,000,000 shall be 

for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance at USAID. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,774,645,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,582,374,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,299,704,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +525,059,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +717,330,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the request, and the Committee recommendation include 

funds appropriated under this heading in title VIII and designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced 

Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,299,704,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA). When combined with additional funds for MRA provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT, the 

amount recommended is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted 

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Burmese refugees.—The Committee continues to support humanitarian services to displaced Burmese living in Burma and surrounding countries. 

Colombian refugees.—In addition to funds available under this 

heading, the Committee recommendation includes language under 

Economic Support Fund in this report noting the expectation that 

funds will be transferred to this account to augment assistance to 

nongovernmental and international organizations that provide assistance to Colombian refugees in neighboring countries. The Committee recommends that the Secretary of State continue to work 

with the UNHCR and other relevant international partners and 

governments to seek appropriate and durable solutions for Colombian refugees. 

Eritrean refugees.—The Committee is troubled by reports of 

human trafficking of Eritreans and other vulnerable refugees in 

the Sinai and urges the continuation of interagency efforts to identify the traffickers, rescue those trafficked, and to help prevent Eritrean refugees in the United States from being extorted by those 

involved in trafficking. 

Minority communities.—Conflict and instability in the Middle 

East and Africa intensify the challenges facing minority communities, including Christian populations, within these areas of conflict, instability, and transition. The Committee urges the Secretary 

of State to continue humanitarian and resettlement assistance for 

members of these vulnerable communities, both inside and outside 

their countries of origin. 

Resettlement in Israel.—The Committee recommendation includes 

a directive that not less than $10,000,000 of the amounts appropriated under this heading be made available for refugees from the 

former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and other refugees resettling 

in Israel, which is the same as the request and similar to language 

carried in prior years. The Committee is aware of a significant increase in refugees from Ukraine and Ethiopia resettling in Israel 

and directs the Department of State to carefully monitor the 

growth in arrivals and to review the level of resources required in 

the future. 

Safety of humanitarian workers.—The Committee notes concern 

over the safety of healthcare and other workers in conflict zones 

and encourages the Department of State to take additional steps to 

ensure the safety of all people providing and receiving humanitarian assistance. 

South Sudan.—The Committee urges the Department of State to 

support the growing humanitarian needs of displaced South Sudanese refugees living in neighboring countries. 

Syrian refugees.—The Committee remains concerned about the 

plight of refugees from Syria and the burden they face as well as 

their host communities. The Committee urges the Department of 

State to continue to: (1) help host countries to expand their national systems to accommodate refugee needs; (2) assist host country capacity to deliver basic services to their own citizens; (3) 

strengthen the ability of local governments to respond to the refugee influx; and (4) ensure that refugees have freedom of movement, the right to settle in local communities, and meaningful access to economic opportunity. 


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The Committee is deeply concerned about ongoing reports that 

humanitarian assistance is not reaching all communities inside 

Syria and that the Government of Syria continues to block the delivery of services outside of government-controlled areas. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to expand the use of international non-governmental organizations as a means of getting humanitarian services to communities inside Syria that are in need. 

Tibetan refugees.—The Committee supports the continued allocation of funds to assist Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India at a 

level commensurate with prior years. The Committee remains concerned about the challenges facing Tibetan refugees in Nepal, including new arrivals and the long-staying population, and again 

urges the Secretary of State to press the Government of Nepal to 

reaffirm its long tradition of permitting Tibetan refugees to safely 

transit Nepal, and to respect the rights of, and provide legal protections to, Tibetans residing in Nepal. 

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) accountability.—The Committee recommendation includes language in section 7048(d) of this Act prohibiting funds appropriated under this 

heading from being made available to UNRWA until the Secretary 

of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that UNRWA is: 

(1) utilizing Operations Support Officers in the West Bank, and 

Gaza, and other fields of operation to inspect UNRWA installations 

and report any inappropriate use; 

(2) acting promptly to address with any staff or beneficiary violation of its own policies (including the policies on neutrality and impartiality of employees) and the legal requirements under section 

301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; 

(3) taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure it is operating in compliance with the conditions of section 301(c) of the 

Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and continuing regular reporting to 

the Department of State on actions it has taken to ensure conformance with such conditions; 

(4) taking steps to ensure the content of all educational materials 

currently taught in UNRWA-administered schools and summer 

camps is consistent with the values of human rights, dignity, and 

tolerance and does not induce in incitement; 

(5) not engaging in operations with financial institutions or related entities in violation of relevant United States law and is taking steps to improve the financial transparency of the organization; 

and 

(6) in compliance with the United Nations Board of Auditors’ biennial audit requirements and implementing in a timely fashion 

the Board’s recommendations. 

UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE

FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $50,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 50,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 50,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for United 

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This account serves as a contingency fund from which the President can draw in order to respond to urgent and unanticipated humanitarian crises. 

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

PEACE CORPS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $379,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 380,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 379,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥1,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $379,000,000 for Peace 

Corps. 

The Committee recommendation for Peace Corps will provide 

support for the positive contributions of Americans serving as volunteers throughout the world, including volunteer safety and security operations. The Committee recommendation includes the ban 

on use of funds for abortion, with certain exceptions, and requires 

a spend plan pursuant to section 7076 of this Act. 

The Committee continues the requirement that Peace Corps consult with and notify the Committees on Appropriations prior to any 

decisions to open, close, significantly reduce, or suspend an office 

or country program. The Committee directs the Director of the 

Peace Corps to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30 days after the end of fiscal year 2015, listing all decisions made during the fiscal year to change the status 

of offices or country programs and the justifications for such decisions. 

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $898,200,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,000,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 898,200,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥101,800,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $898,200,000 for the 

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Committee recommendation includes a limitation of $105,000,000 for administrative expenses and not more than $100,000 may be for representational expenses. The Committee notes that $30,000,000 remains 

unobligated from prior years and expects these funds to be reprogrammed for new compacts in 2015. 

Corruption.—The Committee remains concerned about weak judicial systems and corruption in MCC compact countries, particularly 

in second compact countries, which in some cases prevents private 

sector contracts from being enforced. The Committee urges the 

CEO of the MCC to keep the Committees on Appropriations updated as MCC seeks better data on governance and other measures 

of corruption. 

MCC mandate.—The Committee continues to direct the CEO of 

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Reporting requirements.—In the fiscal year 2015 operating plan 

that must be submitted pursuant to section 7076 of this Act, the 

CEO of the MCC is directed to include the following on a countryby-country basis on the funds appropriated under this heading: the 

status of negotiations and the approximate range of value of proposed compacts; a summary of compacts in implementation, including the projected expenditure and disbursement of compact funds 

during fiscal year 2015 and subsequent fiscal years as determined 

by the country compact; a summary of threshold country programs 

in implementation, including the approximate range of value of the 

threshold country agreements; major programmatic changes to existing compacts funded by this Act or prior Acts; and the use of administrative funds. The Committee directs the CEO of the MCC to 

update this report semi-annually. 

Second compacts.—The Committee directs the CEO of the MCC 

to update the report on second compacts countries required by 

House Report 113–185 as new second compact countries are selected. The Committee continues to direct that such information 

shall be included for all future congressional notifications that provide funds for second compacts. 

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $22,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 18,100,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 22,500,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +4,400,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $22,500,000 for InterAmerican Foundation (IAF). 

The Committee directs the IAF to consult with the Committees 

on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority in section 7024 

of this Act. 

The Committee notes that the IAF must submit an operating 

plan pursuant to section 7076 of this Act. 

UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $30,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 24,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +6,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for United 

States African Development Foundation (USADF). 

The Committee directs the USADF to consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority in section 

7024 of this Act for new grants. 

The Committee notes that the USADF must submit an operating 

plan to the Committees on Appropriations as required in section 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

.

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $23,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 23,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 23,500,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $23,500,000 for International Affairs Technical Assistance by the Department of the 

Treasury. 

TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

.

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,005,610,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 721,911,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,005,610,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... +283,699,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,005,610,000 for 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE). 

Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Funds are recommended for programs in the following countries 

and programs and are subject to the requirements of section 7019 

of this Act: 

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country or Program Committee 

recommendation 

Africa Regional ............................................................................................................................................... $63,970 

[of which, Aviation Platform] ................................................................................................................ 40,000 

Colombia ......................................................................................................................................................... 149,000 

International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala .......................................................................... 5,000 

Guatemala Police Sexual Assault Units ......................................................................................................... 3,000 

Mexico ............................................................................................................................................................. 148,131 

Western Hemisphere Regional ........................................................................................................................ 129,500 

[of which, Regional Security Cooperation] ............................................................................................ 4,500 

Central America Regional Security Initiative ................................................................................................. 100,000 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ............................................................................................................... 25,000 

Demand Reduction ......................................................................................................................................... 12,500 

International Law Enforcement Academy ....................................................................................................... 27,000 

Judicial Reform ............................................................................................................................................... 3,000 

The Committee recommendation modifies language carried in the 

prior year that requires the Secretary of State to provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, and prior to the initial obligation of program and 

country funds, a report on the proposed uses of all funds on a program and country-by-country basis for each proposed program, 

project, or activity. The Committee notes that this report does not 

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which requires 15-day advance notice of programs not justified or 

in excess of the budget justification materials provided to Congress. 

However, this report should serve as a baseline spend plan for fiscal year 2015. The Committee expects the report to contain at least 

the level of detail provided in the fiscal year 2010 INCLE 45-day 

country-by-country report. 

The Committee recommendation includes funding levels on 

human trafficking and wildlife trafficking in section 7060 of this 

Act and provides further direction on these programs in section 

7060 of the report accompanying this Act. 

Global Programs 

Demand reduction.—The Committee supports the budget request 

for demand reduction programs and expects that these funds will 

continue to provide positive outcomes for neglected populations, 

such as women and children, and mobilize community capacity to 

deal with drugs and gangs in countries around the world. 

Human rights.—The Committee expects the Department of State 

to continue to ensure that training provided through funds made 

available under this heading include a human rights component 

and that all existing United States laws are applied. 

International Law Enforcement Academy.—The Committee provides funds above the request for the International Law Enforcement Academies and the Regional Training Centers, and expects 

the additional funds to be used to address wildlife poaching and 

trafficking. 

Judicial reform.—The Committee notes that fair and transparent 

judicial systems are critical components to improve the rule of law 

and the administration of justice particularly in countries confronting organized crime and drug trafficking. The Committee recommendation supports programs that strengthen and promote 

independent and effective judiciaries to advance the rule of law 

worldwide and that such programs shall be awarded on a competitive basis. 

Regional aviation platform.—The Committee includes 

$40,000,000 above the fiscal year 2014 enacted level for the Africa 

Regional Program and directs that these funds be used to expand 

the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) aviation assets into Africa; consistent with the provisions of section 7052. The Committee notes that the INL Air Wing 

has experience operating in some of the most challenging, remote, 

and dangerous countries in the world. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State to conduct a review, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act, on the location, size, and mandate of such 

an expansion, and to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the findings of the review. The Committee expects these 

assets be used to combat the wildlife poaching and trafficking crisis, counternarcotics, border security, and evacuations of diplomatic 

facilities if needed. 

Country and Regional Programs 

East Asia and the Pacific.—The Committee supports continued 

investments for the Asia Pacific Regional Maritime Initiative. 

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tion, and support the rule of law in Ukraine and other independent 

states of the Former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe. 

Western Hemisphere 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes funding for 

rule of law, interdiction, and eradication activities in Colombia. The 

Committee continues to recognize the strategic importance of Colombia, and acknowledges the successes made and the measurable 

improvements achieved in the everyday lives of the Colombian people that have resulted over the last decade. 

In addition to funds described in the previous paragraph, the 

Committee notes that funds are provided under the Western Hemisphere Regional program to support the efforts of the Government 

of Colombia to provide training and technical assistance to partners in the region and around the world. The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue to work with the Government of Colombia to leverage these activities to best address counternarcotics and law enforcement challenges worldwide. The Committee appreciates that human rights are an integral part of the 

training provided through United States assistance. The Committee expects that anti-human trafficking operations will be part 

of any training courses that are supported with funds in this Act. 

The Committee continues to support aerial eradication efforts in 

Colombia and intends that the Department of State will continue 

its current practices to: (1) ensure that chemical herbicides do not 

pose unreasonable risks or adverse effects to humans or the environment and to investigate and evaluate complaints to health or illicit crops and provide fair compensation for meritorious claims; (2) 

support programs that provide alternative sources of income for 

small-acreage growers and communities whose illicit crops are targeted in aerial eradication programs; and (3) only conduct aerial 

eradication programs in national parks and reserves if there are no 

other effective alternatives and efforts, and if such programs are 

done in a manner consistent with Colombian law. 

The Committee encourages a continued focus on justice and rule 

of law activities, including efforts to address human rights abuses 

within the Colombian Armed Forces. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the 

progress made by the Colombian Armed Forces to address human 

rights. The report should include steps taken to promptly refer to 

civilian jurisdiction during investigation and prosecution cases involving members of the Colombian military who have been credibly 

alleged to have violated human rights, or to have aided, abetted, 

or benefitted from criminal or illegal armed groups and Colombian 

military actions to cooperate with civilian prosecutors and judicial 

authorities; actions to dismantle paramilitary successor groups and 

to protect the rights of human rights defenders, journalists, trade 

unionists, and other social activists; and efforts to demonstrate respect for the rights and territory of indigenous and Afro-Colombian 

communities. 

Guatemala.—The Committee urges the Department of State to 

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Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and encourages all parties in Guatemala to fully comply with the CICIG’s recommendations. The Committee directs that not less than $3,000,000 shall be 

provided to increase the capability of police sexual assault units in 

Guatemala in areas of highest prevalence for the purpose of protecting women and children from sexual assault, and deterring sexual violence through effective investigation, apprehension, and 

prosecution of perpetrators. 

Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes funding to 

combat organized crime and drug-trafficking in Mexico and to help 

Mexico secure its borders. The Committee intends that the resources provided will assist the Government of Mexico to strengthen civilian and judicial institutions, anti-corruption efforts, and 

rule of law activities at the federal, state, and local levels to foster 

long-term reform objectives. 

The Committee supports close and sustained coordination of law 

enforcement efforts and intelligence-sharing between the United 

States and Mexico to combat the activities of drug trafficking organizations along our shared border. The Committee continues to direct the Department of State to work with all appropriate federal, 

state, and local entities to share best practices to address violence 

associated with drug trafficking, gun-running, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the international 

border between the United States and Mexico. 

The Committee recommendation includes funding above the request to continue efforts to secure Mexico’s borders with a focus on 

Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala and Belize. The Committee expects that equipment and training funded in this and 

prior Acts will be expedited to enhance the ability of federal, state, 

and local entities to conduct law enforcement, counternarcotics, 

border control, and counterterrorism operations throughout Mexico, 

particularly where drug trafficking organizations are challenging 

Mexican authorities for control of major cities, including those on 

the United States-Mexico border. The Committee supports funding 

to provide nonintrusive inspection equipment and border improvements, including to enhance technology and communications interoperability. 

The Committee continues to be concerned with the delivery of assistance to Mexico and directs the Department of State, in consultation with other relevant agencies, to provide a report to the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, describing the implementation of assistance for 

Mexico since fiscal year 2008 and to use all appropriate means necessary to ensure the prompt delivery of equipment and training. 

The Committee further directs that such report should include an 

assessment of the transnational criminal organizations operating in 

Mexico, including an assessment of the income-generating activities 

of these organizations and recommendations on how to combat the 

operations, financial networks, and money laundering techniques of 

such organizations. This report, or a portion thereof, may be submitted in classified form if necessary. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after 

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work military and police personnel who are credibly alleged to have 

violated human rights; enforce prohibitions on torture and the inadmissibility of testimony obtained through torture; and search for 

the victims of forced disappearances and investigate and prosecute 

those responsible for such crimes. The Committee notes the recent 

changes made to the Code of Military Justice and the enactment 

of a new National Penal Procedures Code in Mexico and expects 

the report to include an analysis of the impact of such changes in 

the ongoing process of strengthening its judicial institutions. 

Western Hemisphere Regional 

Central America Regional Security Initiative.—The Committee 

supports efforts to combat the corrosive effects of drug trafficking, 

organized crime, and gangs in Central America and recommends 

not less than the fiscal year 2014 level for these purposes. CARSI 

funding will help countries enhance their law enforcement operations and reform the justice sector, thereby making them key 

partners in the fight against transnational criminal organizations. 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 above the request and directs that $20,000,000 be made available for enhanced 

border security initiatives with a focus on Guatemala and Belize to 

assist with efforts to secure their border with Mexico. 

The Committee directs the remaining $10,000,000 be made available to combat human trafficking through the use of DNA forensic 

technology, which is in addition to funds made available pursuant 

to section 7060(e) of this Act. The Committee supports the Department of State’s focus on victim identification and emphasis on partnerships and technology. The Committee notes that DNA forensic 

science and DNA databases have a unique capability to confirm 

identities and have proven to be an effective tool in deterring and 

preventing human trafficking in Central America, Mexico, and the 

United States. The Committee expects the Department of State to 

work in partnership with countries in Central America, by further 

developing the capacity of governments to utilize DNA forensic 

science and databases and strengthening regional cooperation to 

combat trafficking in persons. These efforts should include collaboration with local law enforcement, civil society, and academic institutions, and also leverage investments from the private sector. The 

Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult with Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30 days after enactment of 

this Act, on the use of funds. The Committee expects these funds 

to be provided through an open and competitive process. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act, on how each Central American government 

is strengthening their criminal justice system and United States 

assistance efforts to support these measures. 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.—The Committee also supports CBSI in order to combat organized crime and drug-related violence and recommends not less than the fiscal year 2014 level for 

these purposes. The Committee believes that integration of similar 

programs in Mexico, Colombia, and the countries of Central America will contribute to enhanced security in the region and the 

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Report.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of USAID, to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of 

this Act, a report on the uses of all funds provided under this and 

any other heading for CBSI and CARSI on a country-by-country 

basis for each program, project, and activity for fiscal years 2010 

through 2013. The Committee further directs the report be updated 

not later than October 15, 2014, for funds made available in fiscal 

year 2014. 

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI–TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED

PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $630,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 605,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 672,796,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +42,796,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +67,396,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and the Committee recommendation includes funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $672,796,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee notes that funds provided under this heading are 

subject to the notification requirements in section 7015(c), including the requirement to identify when funds are being provided notwithstanding any other provision of law. 

Anti-terrorism Programs.—The Committee recommendation includes $225,500,000 for Anti-terrorism Programs. The Committee 

notes the importance of Anti-terrorism Assistance programs, which 

provide counterterrorism law enforcement training to critical partner countries. The Committee supports efforts of the Department 

of State and other Federal agencies in assisting foreign countries 

to detect, disrupt, and dismantle terrorist financial networks. The 

Committee also supports efforts to assist immigration and border 

control officials in foreign countries to identify suspect persons. 

Nonproliferation Programs.—The Committee recommendation includes $294,500,000 for Nonproliferation Programs. The Committee 

continues prior year language requiring prior consultation on all 

Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities. The Committee 

emphasizes that nonproliferation programs of the Department of 

State and other Federal agencies are critical to protect the United 

States, and the Committee urges close coordination among all 

agencies involved in nonproliferation activities. 

The Committee continues authority from prior years to provide 

voluntary contributions to certain organizations. The Committee 

notes the efforts of the IAEA on international safeguards, nuclear 

safety, and nuclear security and encourages the Department of 

State to collaborate with the IAEA to prevent the proliferation of 

weapons of mass destruction and terrorism. The Committee notes 

that the fiscal year 2014 Committee recommendation directed the 

Department of State to submit a report regarding recommendations 

made by the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass 

Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism and expects the report to 

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The Committee notes with great concern Iran’s continued pursuit 

of a nuclear weapons capability and views such efforts as a serious 

threat to the region. The Committee understands that preparatory 

steps are underway for a regional conference to discuss a Middle 

East zone free of weapons of mass destruction and systems for 

their delivery, as referenced in the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty 

Review Conference final document. The Committee expects the Administration to continue to insist on its publicly stated policies for 

the establishment of such a conference, particularly in the run up 

to the 2015 Non-Proliferation Review Conference. 

The Committee is concerned about Russia’s compliance with its 

obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty 

and directs the Secretary of State to keep Congress fully apprised 

of any noncompliance matters. The Committee believes that when 

countries do not uphold their arms control obligations, they should 

be held accountable. 

Regional Stability and Humanitarian Assistance.—The Committee recognizes the importance of mine removal, mine victim assistance, and the proper storage and disposition of small arms/light 

weapons. The Committee supports continued efforts related to 

unexploded ordnance destruction, particularly in Laos. 

Europe and Eurasia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$5,000,000 above the request to enhance security cooperation with 

Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet Union 

and Central and Eastern Europe. 

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $235,600,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 221,150,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 221,150,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥14,450,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $221,150,000 for Peacekeeping Operations. Consistent with prior years, the Committee 

recommendation includes $145,800,000 for the UN Support Office 

for the African Union Mission in Somalia under this heading, instead of under Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Africa Regional.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$23,600,000, which is the same as the request, to support regional 

counterterrorism, maritime, and border security programs. The 

Committee notes this is an increase from fiscal year 2014 levels 

and expects that the additional funds be used to combat wildlife 

poaching and trafficking. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee recommendation includes language that funds should not be used to support military training 

or operations that include child soldiers. 

Near East.—The Committee recommendation includes the budget 

request for the Multinational Force and Observers Mission in the 

Sinai. The Committee expects that any funds from this Act for 

force protection requirements of the Mission shall be subject to 

prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, 

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FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $105,573,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 107,474,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 107,474,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +1,901 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $107,474,000 for International Military Education and Training (IMET). The Committee 

notes that the regular notification procedures of the Committees on 

Appropriations apply to funds provided under this heading. 

The Committee notes that IMET and Expanded IMET (E–IMET) 

programs are a valuable part of United States security assistance. 

The Committee recognizes that in addition to providing professional training and education, IMET exposes foreign students to 

American democratic values, particularly respect for civilian control of the military and the government, and for internationally recognized standards of individual and human rights. IMET and E– 

IMET serve as tools to strengthen military alliances and international coalitions critical to United States national security. 

Burma.—The Committee recommendation does not provide funding for assistance for Burma. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee notes that no funds should be 

provided for countries in contravention of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act (Public Law 110–457) during fiscal year 2015. 

Country-by-country report.—The Committee directs the Secretary 

of State to submit a detailed report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than September 30, 2015, on the uses of assistance on a country-by-country basis for fiscal year 2015. 

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $5,389,280,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 5,110,645,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 5,540,258,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +150,978,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +429,613,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $5,540,258,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program (FMF). Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recognizes that FMF is a key component of building partner nation capacity and helping allies and partners defend 

themselves. FMF provides grants for the acquisition of United 

States defense equipment, services, and training. The Committee 

notes that such assistance enables nations to improve defensive capabilities and fosters bilateral military relationships with the 

United States and builds interoperability in joint missions. 

The Committee recommendation continues prior year language 

allowing the Secretary of State the ability to expedite the procurement of defense articles or services for foreign security forces, following consultation with, and notification of, the Committees on 

Appropriations. The Committee notes the limited use of this authority and encourages its use more broadly, including for African 

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Funds are recommended for programs in the following countries: 

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country Committee 

recommendation 

Colombia ......................................................................................................................................................... $28,500 

Egypt ............................................................................................................................................................... 1,300,000 

Israel ............................................................................................................................................................... 3,100,000 

Jordan ............................................................................................................................................................. 300,000 

Mexico ............................................................................................................................................................. 7,000 

Morocco ........................................................................................................................................................... 7,000 

Philippines ...................................................................................................................................................... 50,000 

Western Hemisphere Regional ........................................................................................................................ 7,500 

Burma.—The Committee notes there is no funding requested for 

assistance for Burma and the Committee recommendation does not 

provide assistance for Burma under this heading. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee notes that no funds should be 

provided for countries in contravention of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act (Public Law 110–457) during fiscal year 2015. 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$28,500,000 for assistance for Colombia and supports funds being 

used for maritime interdiction and riverine operations. 

Europe and Eurasia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$100,000,000 above the request to enhance security cooperation 

with Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet 

Union and Central and Eastern Europe. The Committee notes that 

Ukraine, as a formal NATO partner, is eligible for the full range 

of activities listed on NATO’s Partnership Cooperation Menu, 

which comprises more than 1,600 activities such as multilateral 

training exercises and equipment modernization. The Committee 

directs the Secretary of State to ensure that Ukraine has the appropriate training and equipment to continue to work closely with 

NATO. 

Egypt.—The Committee recognizes that continued military-tomilitary cooperation between the United States and Egypt is critical. The Committee continues requirements in section 7041(c) of 

this Act regarding assistance for Egypt. 

Guatemala.—The Committee notes that no funds are requested 

for the Guatemalan Army. The Committee expects that if the decision is made to provide assistance to the Guatemalan Army during 

fiscal year 2015, a notification will be submitted pursuant to section 7015 of this Act. The Committee also expects that any such 

notification will include a detailed description of steps taken to address the issues described in the joint explanatory statement accompanying division K of Public Law 113–76. 

Iraq.—The Committee notes that funds are provided under this 

heading in this Act for assistance to Iraq to enhance the country’s 

security. The Committee recommendation includes language in section 7041(c) of this Act, requiring that assistance for Iraq should 

be made available to promote internal and regional stability. In accordance with section 7076 of this Act, the Committee expects the 

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Israel.—The Committee recommendation provides $3,100,000,000 

in grants for military assistance to Israel, which is the same as the 

request. The Committee notes that of the funds provided for assistance for Israel, not less than $815,300,000 is available for offshore 

procurement of military equipment. The Committee continues prior 

year language that funds shall be made available within 30 days 

of enactment of this Act. 

The Committee notes that the funding provided supports the cur- rent $30,000,000,000 ten-year MOU. The Committee further notes 

the importance of Israel as a major strategic partner and ally of 

the United States in a very unstable and critical region of the 

world. The Committee continues to support the framework for 

United States military assistance to Israel as embodied in the current and previous MOUs. The Committee recognizes that the 

United States-Israel partnership is integral to United States national security interests in the region and supports the continuation of the MOU framework to strengthen the strategic partnership. The Committee emphasizes that the MOU reflects the commitment of the United States to Israel’s security and to ensuring 

that Israel’s qualitative military edge and defense capabilities are 

maintained. The Committee understands that negotiations have 

begun on a third MOU and urges the Administration to continue 

and successfully conclude these negotiations before the current 

MOU expires in 2017. 

Jordan.—The Committee notes that the Kingdom of Jordan continues to play a critical role in advancing peace and stability in the 

region. The Committee notes the extraordinary impact of the Syrian crisis on countries in the region, and directs additional funding 

under title VIII for Jordan, which is above the $300,000,000 provided under this heading. The Committee expects the Department 

of State to strongly consider providing additional assistance for border security needs along the borders of Jordan with Syria and Iraq. 

The Committee directs that OCO/GWOT funds shall be provided 

for Jordan through amounts noted for the Middle East and North 

Africa response. 

Lebanon.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7041(e) of this Act requiring that certain conditions be met 

prior to the obligation of funds for assistance for Lebanon. The 

Committee intends that assistance provided to the Lebanese Armed 

Forces (LAF) will not be used against Israel, and such assistance 

will not affect Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region. The 

Committee further directs the Secretary of State to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act, in classified form if necessary, on the performance of the LAF, including an assessment of the operational 

capabilities of such forces and how the training, curriculum, and 

equipment provided by the United States contributes to those capabilities. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to regularly 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the activities of 

the Lebanese Armed Forces and assistance provided by the United 

States. 

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bors are reviewing defense postures and updating their military 

hardware. The Committee encourages the Administration to continue to engage with allies in the region, such as Taiwan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan, on the political, economic, and 

military implications of the strategic rise of the PRC, including 

through military assistance and sales programs. 

Pakistan.—The Committee notes that funds are provided under 

this heading in this Act for assistance to Pakistan. The Committee 

recommendation includes language in section 7044(c) of this Act requiring that certain conditions be met prior to the obligation of assistance for Pakistan. 

Philippines.—The Committee supports assistance for the Philippines to enhance the strategic relationship between the United 

States and the Philippines, including the pursuit of mutual interests such as freedom of navigation and regional cooperation on 

maritime security. 

Sri Lanka.—The Committee recommendation includes language 

in section 7044(c) of this Act prohibiting assistance for Sri Lanka 

unless the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Sri Lanka is: (1) conducting credible, thorough investigations of war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law by government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; (2) bringing to justice individuals who 

have been credibly alleged to have committed such violations; (3) 

supporting and cooperating with any UN investigation of war 

crimes and violations of international humanitarian law; (4) implementing policies to protect judicial independence; freedom of expression, association, assembly, and religion; the right of political 

parties, civil society organizations, and journalists to operate without harassment or interference; and due process of law, including 

ending arrest and detention under emergency-type regulations; (5) 

providing access to detainees by humanitarian organizations; and 

(6) implementing policies to promote reconciliation and justice including the demilitarization of public administration and development activities in the north, and devolution of power. 

Yemen.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7041(k) of this Act prohibiting funds for assistance for 

Yemen if the Armed Forces of Yemen are controlled by a foreign 

terrorist organization. The Committee also directs that assistance 

for the Armed Forces of Yemen should be made available only if 

such forces are cooperating with the United States on counterterrorism efforts against al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. 

Western Hemisphere Regional.—The Committee continues to support assistance for the countries in the Western Hemisphere to address counternarcotics and security priorities in the region, including border security. 


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TITLE V—MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $344,020,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 303,439,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 271,270,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥72,750,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥32,169,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $271,270,000 for International Organizations and Programs. The recommendation includes no funds for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 

and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. 

UNESCO.—The Committee notes that, due to the application of 

Public Law 101–246 and Public Law 103–236, United States contributions are currently being withheld from UNESCO. The funding recommendation reflects the deduction of the amounts requested for voluntary contributions to UNESCO in fiscal year 2015. 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).—The Committee recommendation includes $132,000,000 for UNICEF, the same as the 

fiscal year 2014 level. 

Transparency and accountability of United Nations agencies.— 

The Committee recommendation includes language, modified from 

the prior year, that withholds a portion of funds to United Nations 

agencies and international organizations until the Secretary of 

State certifies that financial and performance audits are publicly 

available and whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. 

United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture 

(UNVFVT).—The Committee supports continued funding for a 

United States voluntary contribution to UNVFVT. 

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 

(UNHCHR).—The Committee supports continued funding for a 

United States voluntary contribution to UNHCHR and urges the 

UNHCHR to provide sufficient funding to its offices throughout 

Central and South America. 

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

International Monetary Fund (IMF) 

Quota reform.—The Committee recommendation does not include 

the appropriation and authorization language that was requested. 

Internal IMF budget.—The Committee directs the Secretary of 

the Treasury to submit to the Committees on Appropriations an 

update to the report required by section 7070(c) of division K of 

Public Law 113–76 to provide estimates of IMF surcharges on outstanding and new loans and the IMF’s internal budget for calendar 

year 2014. 

Concerns about the World Bank Group 

Budget support.—The Committee continues to be concerned 

about the use of budget support, also known as Development Policy 

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to decrease the use of budget support and keep such support to its 

historical levels of under 30 percent of World Bank lending. 

International Finance Corporation (IFC).—The IFC provides commercial financing in support of private investments in developing 

countries including the arrangement of loan syndications for financial intermediaries, including large investment banks and private 

equity funds. The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury 

to continue to work to increase the IFC’s transparency of such 

transactions and keep the Committees on Appropriations updated 

on any improvements, if achieved. 

Procurement review.—The Committee directs the Secretary of the 

Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on the status of the 

World Bank procurement review, including the potential impact of 

any pending recommendations. 

Safeguards review.—The Committee notes the World Bank’s review of its safeguard policies and directs the Secretary of the 

Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on the status of the safeguards review, including the potential impact of any pending recommendations. 

Trust funds.—The Committee is concerned about adequate oversight of World Bank-administered trust funds. The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report to the Committees on 

Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, 

on the level of United States contributions to World Bank-administered trust funds in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 by trust fund and 

source of contribution, a description of fiduciary and performance 

oversight of such trust funds and steps needed for improvement, 

and an assessment for each trust fund as to whether mismanagement, including any cases of double charging for services and programs, has taken place in fiscal years 2013 and 2014. 

Fragile and conflict affected states.—The Committee notes that 

the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) reviewed 

the World Bank’s approach to providing assistance to fragile and 

conflict-affected states and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations on implementation 

of IEG recommendations necessary to improve effectiveness of 

World Bank programs in such countries. 

North American Development Bank (NADBank) 

Community Action Plan.—As in the prior year, the Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after enactment 

of this Act, detailing all grants made by the NADBank under the 

Community Action Plan facility, the level of retained earnings or 

other resources used to support the program, and new loans made 

under the expanded eligibility criteria for calendar year 2013 and 

estimated for calendar year 2014. 

Consultation.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall consult with 

the Committees on Appropriations on options the NADBank is reviewing to expand the scope of projects that can be considered, including the financing of infrastructure projects in the border region. Additionally, the Secretary shall consult with the Committees 

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as potential strategies for increasing NADBank’s engagement of 

private sector capital. 

Ports-of-Entry.—The Committee directs the Secretary of the 

Treasury to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act, a detailed assessment of 

the study being conducted by NADBank, in collaboration with the 

appropriate United States Federal agencies and Mexico, to map 

priority ports-of-entry infrastructure projects and identify potential 

financing structures for those projects. 

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $143,750,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 136,563,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 136,563,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥7,187,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $136,563,000 for Global Environment Facility. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,355,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,290,600,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,290,600,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥64,400,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,290,600,000 for Contribution to the International Development Association. 

The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION

AND DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $186,957,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 192,921,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 186,957,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥5,964,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $186,957,000 for Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The Committee recommendation does not include 

funds for Transition Fund. 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommends a limitation on 

the amount that the United States Governor of the IBRD may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $184,630,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 201,253,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥184,630,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥201,253,000 

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CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $49,900,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 63,184,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥49,900,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥63,184,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund. 

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $133,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥133,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, which is 

the same as the fiscal year 2015 request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $102,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 102,020,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 102,020,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +20,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $102,020,000 for Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommendation includes a 

limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the 

IDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States 

share of the General Capital Increase. 

ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $6,298,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥6,298,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund, 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2015 request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $109,854,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 115,250,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 109,854,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥5,396,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $109,854,000 for Contribution to the Asian Development Fund. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $106,586,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 112,194,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 106,586,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥5,608,000 


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The Committee recommendation includes $106,586,000 for Contribution to the Asian Development Bank (AsDB). 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommendation includes a 

limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the 

AsDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States 

share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $32,418,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 34,119,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 32,418,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥1,701,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,418,000 for Contribution to the African Development Bank (AfDB). 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommendation includes a 

limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the 

AfDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States 

share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $176,336,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 195,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 176,336,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥18,664,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $176,336,000 for Contribution to the African Development Fund. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $30,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. 

TITLE VI—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE 

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $5,100,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 5,750,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 5,750,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +650,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $5,750,000 for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank) Inspector General. 

The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to provide 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after 

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $115,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 117,650,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥10,500,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥12,650,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $105,000,000 for Export-Import Bank Administrative Expenses and does not include an 

appropriation for the Export-Import Bank Subsidy Appropriation. 

The Committee recommendation does not extend the Export-Import Bank’s authorization that expires at the end of fiscal year 

2014. 

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

NONCREDIT ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $62,574,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 71,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 62,574,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥9,226,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $62,574,000 for Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Noncredit Account for 

administrative expenses. 

PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $27,371,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 25,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥2,371,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for the 

program account for the direct and guaranteed loan credit programs of OPIC. 

The Committee recommendation does not extend OPIC’s authorization that expires at the end of fiscal year 2014. 

The Committee directs the President of OPIC to include in its fiscal year 2016 congressional budget justification a confidential 

annex that describes new loans, guarantees, and insurance approved in fiscal year 2014 by category, recipient, country, level of 

OPIC resources provided, and source year of financing used, as well 

as any updates to the previous report. The Committee also directs 

OPIC to provide additional detail, including a description of the 

positive and negative subsidy assigned to the largest projects and 

the level of guarantee provided. 

The Committee directs OPIC to continue to adhere to the directives contained in House Report 112–494 with respect to investment funds, local currency guarantees, and non-governmental and 

private and voluntary organizations. 

The Committee directs the President of OPIC to provide an update on the report to the Committees on Appropriations required 

in House Report 113–185 on the following: efforts to conduct an actuarial review of OPIC’s loan portfolio to project the long-term 

health of its programs and plans to post such review on the agency’s Web site; steps taken to increase oversight for loans and guarantees not subject to the Credit Committee for approval; steps 


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taken to measure the long-term development impact of OPIC loans 

and investment funds after OPIC financing has been provided; and 

steps taken to increase oversight for OPIC’s newest investment vehicles, including but not limited to ‘‘impact’’ investment funds and 

microfinance investment vehicles. 

TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $55,073,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 67,700,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 57,573,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +2,500,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥10,127,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $57,573,000 for Trade 

and Development Agency. 

Procurement assistance.—The Committee recommendation includes up to $2,500,000 to support global procurement assistance 

from USTDA to educate and train foreign governments and public 

officials about how to establish procurement practices and policies 

for programs funded in this Act by USAID, MCC, and Department 

of State assistance programs. The Committee expects that such assistance will focus on training on risk mitigation measures, as well 

as on integrating life-cycle cost analysis and best-value determination in a fair, transparent manner. 

TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

PROVISIONS RETAINED FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 ACT

The Committee recommends retaining the following general provisions from division K of Public Law 113–76 unchanged except for 

technical corrections, references to prior fiscal years, and new section numbers where appropriate: 

Sec. 7001. Allowances and Differentials. 

Sec. 7002. Unobligated Balances Report. 

Sec. 7003. Consulting Services. 

Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions. 

Sec. 7006. Prohibition on First-Class Travel. 

Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain Countries. 

Sec. 7009. Transfer Authority. 

Sec. 7010. Reporting Requirement. 

Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds. 

Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default. 

Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds. 

Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment. 

Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and Involuntary 

Sterilization. 

Sec. 7019. Allocations. 

Sec. 7020. Representation and Entertainment Expenses. 

Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Supporting 

International Terrorism. 

Sec. 7022. Authorization Requirements. 

Sec. 7023. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity. 

Sec. 7024. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation and United States African Development Foundation. 

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Sec. 7026. Separate Accounts. 

Sec. 7027. Eligibility for Assistance. 

Sec. 7030. Debt-For-Development. 

Sec. 7033. Multi-year Pledges. 

Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel. 

The Committee recommendation retains language regarding the 

Arab League Boycott of Israel without modification. The Committee 

is concerned about international efforts to stigmatize and isolate 

Israel through the BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanctions) movement. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to use all available tools and opportunities to oppose this movement and to recognize it as an impediment to peace. The Committee directs, as part 

of the annual report to Congress on the Arab League Boycott of 

Israel, that the President add information about the BDS campaign, covering companies, organizations and countries, including 

state investment vehicles, that are involved in promoting the movement, as well as specific steps the Department of State has taken 

and expects to take to discourage or end politically-motivated efforts to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel or Israeli entities. 

Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood. 

Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority. 

Sec. 7038. Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. 

Sec. 7039. Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza. 

Sec. 7046. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations Members. 

Sec. 7047. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown. 

Sec. 7049. Community-Based Police Assistance. 

Sec. 7050. Prohibition on Promotion of Tobacco. 

Sec. 7051. International Conferences. 

Sec. 7052. Aircraft Transfer and Coordination. 

Sec. 7053. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by Foreign Governments. 

Sec. 7054. Landmines and Cluster Munitions. 

Sec. 7055. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda. 

Sec. 7056. Limitation on Residence Expenses. 

Sec. 7057. United States Agency for International Development 

Management. 

Sec. 7061. Arms Trade Treaty. 

Sec. 7062. Request for Documents. 

Sec. 7067. Extradition. 

Sec. 7068. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles. 

Sec. 7072. Special Defense Acquisition Fund. 

Sec. 7074. Enterprise Funds. 

Sec. 7075. Use of Funds in Contravention of This Act. 

NEW PROVISIONS OR PROVISIONS REVISED COMPARED TO THE FISCAL

YEAR 2014 ACT

The Committee recommends revising provisions in division K of 

Public Law 113–76 and adding new provisions, as follows: 

Sec. 7004, Diplomatic Facilities, is modified in subsection (d) by 

expanding the notification requirements for acquisition of property 

or award of construction contracts for overseas diplomatic facilities; 

in subsection (e) by continuing in modified form the limitation on 

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The Committee recommendation continues the requirements of 

section 7004(e)(2) of Public Law 113–76 regarding a report that 

must be submitted prior to funds being obligated for the relocation 

of the United States Embassy to the Holy See. The Committee 

notes that the Department of State has committed to ensuring that 

the United States Embassy to the Holy See has the equivalent stature and ceremonial nature as other United States Embassies in 

Rome. 

Sec. 7008, Coups d’Etat, is modified by including a new requirement regarding a determination by the Secretary of State; and allowing funds to be restored under certain conditions. 

Sec. 7013, Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assistance, 

is modified in (g)(2) by modifying the reference to individual income 

taxes. 

Sec. 7015, Notification Requirements, is modified in (a)(6) by 

adding ‘‘branches’’ or ‘‘other units of personnel’’; in subsection (c) by 

expanding requirements for reprogramming notifications; and in (f) 

deleting Bahrain, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, Honduras, 

Tunisia, and Venezuela. 

The Committee notes that under extenuating circumstances the 

Secretary of State must exercise authority that allows funds to be 

spent ‘‘notwithstanding any other provision of law’’. While the Committee understands the need for the Secretary of State to exercise 

this authority, the Committee encourages its judicious use and directs the Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing within five days each time such authority is used, 

and provide a justification for such action. The Committee notes 

that this requirement is in addition to the last proviso of section 

7015(c) of this Act. 

The Committee notes that all notification requirements apply to 

funds appropriated in title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Sec. 7017, Limitation on Availability of Funds for International 

Organizations and Programs, is modified to change the subsection 

7049(a) to 7048(a). 

Sec. 7028, Local Competition, is modified by deleting subsection 

(c). 

The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to submit a 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than October 

30, 2015, on acquisition and assistance instruments. The report 

should include a description of USAID policy and guidance on determining the type of mechanism, including the number of awards 

and corresponding value of each type of award, and whether such 

awards were made at USAID missions or centrally. The Committee 

directs the Administrator of USAID to consult with Committees on 

Appropriations on the level and type of data to be included in such 

report. 

Sec. 7029, International Financial Institutions, is modified as follows: modifying the certification required in (a) to include ‘‘taking 

steps’’ to require certain policies, by changing the ‘‘should’’ to 

‘‘may’’, and by applying the provision to trust funds for which funds 

are made available in title V in this and prior Acts; and by deleting 

subsection (f). 

Sec. 7031, Financial Management and Budget Transparency, is 

modified in subsection (d) by limiting the authority to funds made 

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In subsection (c), the Committee notes that the Department of 

State has interpreted the term ‘‘significant corruption’’ in this subsection to be corrupt activities that would result in a denial under 

the 2004 Presidential Proclamation 7750. 

Sec. 7032, Democracy Programs, is modified by deleting the overall funding directive; deleting the expansion of the definition to include rescue scholars; deleting the requirements on assistance for 

the People’s Republic of China and North Korea; and modifying requirements on governance programs. 

Subsection (f) includes new language directing funds for the 

Western Hemisphere for democracy promotion. The Committee includes an additional $10,000,000 above the budget request. Of the 

additional $10,000,000, the Committee directs $3,000,000 for Venezuela for a total of $8,000,000 when combined with funds requested for such purposes; $2,000,000 for Nicaragua, for a total of 

$8,000,000 when combined with funds requested for such purposes; 

and $5,000,000 to support democracy programs in Bolivia and Ecuador. The Committee directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the National Endowment for Democracy, to consult with the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the use 

of such funds. 

The Committee continues to support the efforts of the Parliamentary Forum for Democracy in advancing democracy and democratic 

institutions around the world. The Committee directs the Secretary 

of State and the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the 

National Endowment for Democracy, to consult with the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of 

this Act, on how to expand such efforts. 

The Committee supports continued investments in programs that 

enhance the success of elections, including through comprehensive 

programs that help prepare for and manage elections, train political parties, educate voters, and enhance transparency and accountability. 

The Committee notes that elections are scheduled to take place 

in 14 African countries during 2015 and directs the Secretary of 

State and Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees 

on Appropriations on conflict mitigation plans for such countries. 

The Committee remains concerned about USAID activities in 

countries that have non-permissive environments. The Committee 

is aware that USAID is undergoing a review of democracy programs in closed societies in order to develop a policy framework 

that will guide decisions on such programs based on analysis of certain factors, including assessing risk for partners and for USAID 

programs more broadly. The Committee supports such a review 

and directs the Administrator of USAID to continue to consult with 

the Committees on Appropriations on the development of the policy 

framework and plans for how it will be implemented, which should 

include the steps USAID will take to ensure the safety of partners 

that work in closed societies as well as the training provided and 

identification of security risks. 

The Committee notes the important role the media plays in 

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United States-funded independent media programs may exhibit 

bias in their reporting and in the activities they support. The Committee directs the Department of State and USAID to ensure that 

funds provided for independent media programs only support organizations that provide neutral, unbiased reporting that accurately 

represents a wide array of viewpoints and principles of journalistic 

integrity; are competitively awarded; and include cost-matching requirements, as appropriate. The Committee expects the spend plan 

required for democracy programs to include how programs for independent media ensure that reporting, and any media training on 

reporting, will reflect these principles. 

The Committee notes the proliferation of laws that restrict freedom of religion and expression, which has especially impacted religious minorities. The Committee is particularly concerned that 

blasphemy laws are being used to silence journalists and citizens 

engaging in legitimate political discourse, and that enforcement of 

apostasy laws are being targeted against women and religious minorities, often resulting in indefinite detention or death without 

trial. The Committee directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID to ensure that religious freedom is included in 

governance programming and activities. The Committee further directs that assistance be made available to communities affected by 

blasphemy and apostasy laws and notes the directive under Migration and Refugee Assistance with respect to humanitarian assistance for vulnerable and minority communities. 

Sec. 7034, Special Provisions, is modified in subsection (e) by replacing ‘‘may’’ with ‘‘shall’’ and adding authority to allow funds to 

be used for a contribution to establish and maintain memorial sites 

of genocide; in subsection (h) by replacing ‘‘may’’ with ‘‘should’’; in 

subsection (j) by deleting paragraphs (1) and (2) and deleting subsections (i), (k), (l), (n), (o), (p), (q), and (r). Paragraphs (1), (2) and 

(7) of subsection (m) are deleted. 

The bill deletes subsection (s) because the expanded authority for 

the HIV/AIDS Working Capital Fund as enacted in fiscal year 2014 

will continue to apply. 

The report required in subsection (f) shall include the estimated 

timeline and criteria for evaluating the Partner Vetting System 

(PVS) pilot program for expansion, including efforts to standardize 

and streamline vetting processes and under what circumstances direct vetting should be used; a description of consultations with governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders affected by the pilot 

program, including long-standing implementing partners and 

United States Government staff based in the field; concerns raised 

during such consultations; and any changes USAID and the Department of State plan to make in response to such concerns. The 

Committee expects the PVS pilot program, which is intended to 

safeguard against the inadvertent disbursement of funds to a terrorist or terrorist organization, will be fully implemented and directs all stakeholders within the United States Government to coordinate such implementation to maximize efficiency, and ensure 

its equal application to the programs and activities of the Department of State and USAID. 

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less conditions required in the Palestinian Anti-terrorism Act of 

2006 (PATA) are met. The Committee has not allocated funds for 

the Palestinian Authority because the current government was put 

in place based on an agreement with Hamas. The Committee has, 

therefore, deferred the decision to provide funds until it can be determined that such government is actually adhering to the requirements included in the PATA. 

Sec. 7041, Near East, is similar to section 7041 in the prior year, 

with the following modifications: 

Subsection (a) is modified by deleting funding directive under 

Economic Support Fund; including different notification requirements; including a reporting requirement on the withholding of defense articles; and updating certification requirements on fiscal 

year 2015 funds for Egypt. The Committee directs that not less than $35,000,000 of the 

funds made available for assistance for Egypt under Economic Support Fund should be made available for higher education programs, 

including not less than $10,000,000 for scholarships at not-for-profit institutions for Egyptian students with high financial need. 

The Committee notes the lack of clarity in the Administration’s 

policy toward Egypt and therefore directs the Secretary of State, in 

consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator 

of USAID, to submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional 

committees, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on 

United States bilateral assistance to Egypt. The Committee expects 

the strategy to be based on a multi-year strategic review of military 

and economic assistance to assess its effectiveness in achieving 

United States key national security objectives, advancing Egypt’s 

political transition through democratic principles, and growing the 

Egyptian economy. The strategy should address how assistance will 

strengthen the Egyptian government’s capacity on counterterrorism, border security, and protection of religious minorities, including Coptic Christians, as well as strengthen democratic institutions, stimulate private sector growth, and foster a vibrant civil society and free press. 

The Committee notes the conditions in section 7041(a)(1), requiring that funds available for Egypt may only be made available if 

the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that such government is sustaining the strategic relationship 

with the United States and is meeting its obligations under the 

1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. The Committee expects that these 

factors will be considered when developing the strategy described. 

The Committee remains concerned by the lack of resolution with 

respect to the inappropriate prosecution and conviction of United 

States nongovernmental organization personnel in Egypt and the 

negative impact it could have on their ability to pursue employment that involves international travel. The Committee expects the 

Department of State to take all necessary measures with the Government of Egypt to ensure the convictions are overturned and 

notes the authority to withhold funds in subparagraph (2)(C). 

The Committee notes USAID’s support for programs that address 

the unique and historical antiquities in Egypt and appreciates the 

role these efforts have in supporting economic development. 

Subsection (b), Iran, is modified by deleting the subsection that 

incorporates prior year law by reference, and inserting a policy 


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statement on Iran, prohibition on funds, and requiring two reports. 

The Committee directs that the report required in paragraph (B) 

include an assessment of the following: (1) Iran’s compliance with 

its commitments under the Joint Plan of Action; (2) any significant 

change in its nuclear program and of the estimated breakout time 

needed to secure the minimum amount of fissile material required 

for a nuclear explosive device; (3) any significant change in Iran’s 

ballistic missile development and acquisition programs, including 

warheads and other delivery vehicles; and (4) the adequacy of existing inspection and verification measures to detect Iran’s ability 

to engage in clandestine activities, including acquiring nuclear-related material, equipment, or technology from foreign sources, and 

any actions required to improve such measures. 

Subsection (c), Iraq, is modified by changing paragraph (1), deleting paragraph (2), and modifying paragraph (3) by deleting the reporting requirement and the withholding of funds. 

The Committee notes that Article 121 of the Constitution of Iraq 

states that regions and governorates shall be allocated an equitable 

share of the national revenues sufficient to discharge their responsibilities and duties, but having regard to their resources, needs, 

and the percentage of the population. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State to work with the government of Iraq to ensure 

that the Kurdish Regional Government receives sufficient revenues 

and security assistance to address the increasing security challenges in the region. 

Subsection (d), Jordan, is modified in paragraph (1)(B) relating 

to funding levels. 

Subsection (e), Lebanon, is modified by deleting paragraph (3) related to notwithstanding authority. 

Subsection (f), Libya, is modified by deleting paragraph (2) and 

inserting a requirement related to vetting procedures. 

Subsection (g), Loan Guarantees and Enterprise Funds, is modified by deleting subparagraph (B) providing authority for enterprise funds. 

Subsection (h), Morocco, is modified by requiring that funds 

made available for Morocco also be made available for regions and 

territories administered by Morocco, including the Western Sahara. 

The report required in this subsection shall include: (1) a description of the needs related to development and democratic reform in 

the regions and territories administered by Morocco and how funds 

made available in title III of this Act for assistance for Morocco will 

be used to address such needs; and (2) steps taken to resolve the 

longstanding dispute over the Western Sahara, based on autonomy 

under Moroccan sovereignty, including efforts to address durable 

humanitarian solutions to the protracted refugee crisis in the 

camps near Tindouf, Algeria. 

Subsection (i), Syria, is not modified; however, the Committee 

notes the impact of the Syrian crisis on minority populations and 

other vulnerable communities in Syria and the region and encourages the Department of State and USAID to provide need-based 

aid to such populations and communities. The Committee notes the 

volatile security situation inside Syria and urges the Department 

of State and USAID to continue to consider appropriate protocols 

when determining how best to deliver humanitarian and non-lethal 

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The Committee recognizes that children are particularly vulnerable from the conflict in Syria and encourages the Department of 

State and USAID to continue to prioritize access to programs that 

assist children with recovery from trauma and develop their skills 

so they can play a meaningful role in the rebuilding of their country and the stability of the region. 

The Committee recognizes the extraordinary needs related to the 

Syrian crisis, political transitions in the Middle East and North Africa, and renewed violence in Iraq and provides an additional 

$530,000,000 in title VIII under Economic Support Fund, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, Non-proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, and Foreign 

Military Financing Program for the purposes described in the overview of this report. Of the funds provided, the Committee directs 

not less than $340,000,000 for assistance for Jordan. Any funds 

provided to support activities described in subsection (i) should be 

made available from remaining funds. 

Subsection (j), West Bank and Gaza, is modified by deleting the 

waiver in paragraph (2), and including a withholding of funds to 

the Palestinian Authority of an amount equivalent to that expended by the Palestinian Authority in payments related to acts of 

terror. 

Sec. 7042, Africa, is modified by deleting subsections (c), (d), (e), 

(g), (h), (i), (k), (l), and (m); in subsection (b) by changing the funding designations and deleting paragraph (2); inserting a new subsection (d) regarding funds for natural resource transparency; and 

inserting a new subsection (f) on South Sudan. 

The Committee commends the work of International Criminal 

Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the Special Court for Sierra 

Leone (SCSL) in ensuring justice for the victims and survivors of 

war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The Committee notes the SCSL has completed its mission and transitioned 

to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone and further notes 

the ICTR has concluded all trials at first instance and will complete appeals cases next year. Section 7047 of this Act continues 

the war crimes tribunals drawdown authority. 

The Committee directs the Department of State to continue the 

reporting requirement contained in the Joint Explanatory Statement of Public Law 113–76 on the LRA during fiscal year 2015. 

The Committee directs that none of the funds appropriated by 

this Act for bilateral economic assistance may be made available 

for assistance to the central government of any country that admits 

President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan. The prohibition shall apply unless the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that such admission occurred for the purposes of bringing to justice President Omar al-Bashir for crimes 

against humanity, war crimes, or genocide, or furthering the peace 

process between Sudan and South Sudan. The prohibition shall not 

apply to assistance provided for humanitarian purposes. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report, 

not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on steps taken 

by the Department of State and the Government of the Democratic 

Republic of Congo to resume the issuance of exit permits for legally 

adopted Congolese children who have already received immigrant 

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The Committee condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on 

civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and 

agricultural centers in Nigeria and encourages the Government of 

Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect children seeking to obtain 

an education and to hold those who conduct such violent attacks 

accountable. The Committee further encourages the Department of 

State and USAID to continue their support for initiatives that promote the human rights of women and girls in Nigeria. 

Sec. 7043, East Asia and the Pacific, is modified by deleting subsections (a) and (c), paragraphs (b)(3), (d)(1) and (2) from the prior 

year and replacing subsection (e)(3) with a prohibition of certain 

assistance for the Government of the PRC. 

The committee recommendation continues the authority and 

funding for economic and development assistance for the people of 

Burma, but includes no funding under the headings ‘‘International 

Military Education and Training’’ and ‘‘Foreign Military Financing 

Program’’ to support Burma’s military. Prior to the provision of 

such assistance in the future, the Committee expects the Government of Burma to continue its democratic transition, including by: 

(1) ensuring Burma’s military is no longer committing human 

rights abuses, is undertaking meaningful steps to improve accountability of security forces, and is punishing military officials found 

guilty of violating such rights; (2) amending the constitution to ensure civilian control of the military and the transparency of its 

budget; and (3) allowing unfettered access to all areas in Burma by 

domestic and international humanitarian organizations and human 

rights monitors. 

The Committee expects the Secretary of State to continue to 

work with the Government of the Philippines to make progress on 

the following: (1) strengthening the government institutions that 

are working to eliminate extrajudicial executions and forced disappearances, (2) promoting military officers who demonstrate professionalism and respect for human rights, and (3) preventing violence and intimidation against journalists or members of legal and 

other civil society organizations who advocate for human rights. 

Sec. 7044, South Asia, is modified by deleting subsections (b), (c), 

and (e). Subsection (a) ‘‘Afghanistan’’, is modified in paragraph (2) 

‘‘Assistance’’ and paragraph (3) ‘‘Certification requirement’’. 

The report required in subparagraph (1)(B) shall include: (1) an 

assessment of the security environment in Afghanistan with respect to United States Government facilities and personnel, and 

the impact of the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from 

Afghanistan on such environment; (2) an assessment of the security requirements at current and planned diplomatic facilities 

throughout Afghanistan, the number of personnel at such facilities, 

including locally employed staff, contractors, and United States 

Government personnel; (3) a description of the duties of such personnel, and costs associated with contractor personnel; (4) a justification for each ongoing or planned construction project, and the 

plans for, and status of, each such project, including verification of 

land-use agreements; (5) the types of any non-traditional equipment to be used by the Department of State to meet the security 

requirements at each facility identified in (2), and whether agreement with the host government exists to use such equipment; (6) 

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cility; (7) a descriptive timeline from fiscal years 2015 to 2017 for 

downsizing the civilian and sub-provincial presence and staff at 

Embassy Kabul, including anticipated reductions in operations 

costs and staffing for each fiscal year by agency and for each current and planned facility, and modifications to ongoing or planned 

construction projects to reflect the planned reductions in staff; (8) 

diplomatic and development programs supported by the United 

States at each such facility, including program timelines, benchmarks, and quantitative and qualitative metrics; and (9) a determination that all Department of State and USAID projects implemented by organizations requiring security in Afghanistan have 

qualified and reliable security personnel, equipment, and services, 

and that such security is cost effective and efficient. 

Subparagraph (2)(A) requires that funds appropriated under the 

headings ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ and ‘‘International Narcotics 

Control and Law Enforcement’’ for assistance for Afghanistan shall 

be prioritized for the following programs: civil society, anti-trafficking, counter-narcotics, education, elections, gender, health, private sector development, rule of law, stabilization and local governance, and to address food insecurity. 

The Committee directs that the spend plan required for Afghanistan in section 7076 of this Act include achievable and sustainable 

goals, benchmarks for measuring progress, and expected results. 

The Committee further directs the spend plan be updated 6 months 

after the initial submission of such plan with the status of achieving these goals and benchmarks. 

Subsection (b) Pakistan, is modified by deleting subparagraphs 

(1)(B), (2)(B), (2)(C), and (2)(D). The Committee is deeply concerned 

about the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan and urges the 

Department of State to prioritize programs that assist law enforcement in developing and implementing a plan for the protection of 

religious minority communities and their places of worship. The 

Committee expects the Department of State to consider conditioning non-humanitarian assistance on substantive improvements 

in religious freedom including efforts to reform or repeal Pakistan’s 

blasphemy laws and anti-Ahmadi laws. The Committee directs the 

Department of State and USAID to support inter-faith initiatives 

that honor the legacy of the late Shahbaz Bhatti, the Christian 

Cabinet minister who was assassinated because he was an outspoken critic of his country’s blasphemy laws. The Committee further directs that the spend plan required by section 7076 include 

efforts to promote religious freedom including in the areas outlined 

above. 

The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID 

to support programs that are transparent, accountable, and encourage local community engagement to address Pakistan’s development needs. 

Sec. 7045, Western Hemisphere, is modified by deleting subsections (c) and (f) concerning Guatemala and Mexico; by updating 

guidelines on assistance for Colombia in subsection (a), Cuba in 

subsection (b), Haiti in subsection (c), and Honduras in subsection 

(d); and by including a new section (e) relating to border security 

and human trafficking. Subsection (d) requires the Secretary of 

State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not 

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taken by the Government of Honduras to address certain matters 

related to human rights. The Committee expects the report to address whether the Government of Honduras is taking steps to do 

the following: (1) implement policies to protect freedom of expression and association, and due process of law; (2) investigate and 

prosecute in the civilian justice system, in accordance with Honduran and international law, personnel who are credibly alleged to 

have violated human rights; and (3) cooperate with civilian judicial 

authorities in such cases. 

Sec. 7048, Limitations on the United Nations, is modified in subsection (a) by including the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations in the annual withholding and deleting the 

ability to waive the condition; in subsection (b) expanding the restriction to all funds in this Act and deleting (b)(3); in subsection 

(c) prohibiting funds for the United Nations Human Rights Council 

unless the Secretary of State determines and reports that participation is in the national security interest of the United States and 

the Council is taking steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda 

item and reports on such steps; in subsection (d) specifying a number of transparency and accountability reforms for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency that must be met before receiving 

funds from this Act; in subsection (f) allowing the Secretary of 

State to waive the prohibitions in subsections (a) and (d) to avert 

a humanitarian crisis; and in subsection (g) applying the reporting 

requirement to all funds made available for contributions. 

Sec. 7058, Global Health Activities, is modified by deleting the 

proviso in subsection (a), modifying subsection (c) to include polio, 

deleting subsection (d), and inserting a new subsection (b) limiting 

the level of funds provided in this Act for family planning to not 

more than $461,000,000. 

Sec. 7059, Gender Equality, is modified in subsection (c) by requiring a funding level for gender-based violence. 

The Committee directs the Ambassador-at-Large for Global 

Women’s Issues, Department of State, and the Senior Coordinator 

for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, USAID, to jointly 

submit a report, not later than 180 days after enactment of this 

Act, on the allocation of funds for gender-related programs and activities for the previous fiscal year. 

The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID 

to continue to support programs that engage and assist women 

working to counter the threat of violent extremism. 

The Committee notes the positive role women play in addressing 

development challenges, and supports including women entrepreneurs in science and technology programming. 

Sec. 7060, Sector Allocations, is modified in subsection (a) by providing a funding level in subparagraph (1)(C) and modifying funding levels and purposes in paragraph (2), by deleting subsections 

(b), (c), and (f), in subsection (d) by modifying funding levels, in 

subsection (g) by modifying funding levels and inserting paragraph 

(2), and by inserting a new subsection (b). 

Subsection (e), Trafficking in Persons, includes not less than 

$58,000,000 for activities to combat trafficking in persons internationally, which is $10,000,000 above the fiscal year 2014 estimate and $11,000,000 above the budget request. Of the amounts 

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Control and Law Enforcement, of which $33,000,000 is directed for 

programs administered by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP). The Committee notes $12,000,000 is provided under D&CP for the operational costs of J/TIP, which is described further under D&CP in this report. The Committee directs that $10,000,000 be made available to 

support a multifaceted anti-human trafficking program in Guatemala, which includes the Development Assistance budget request 

of $1,500,000 and an additional $8,500,000 from International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. The Committee expects these 

funds to support a holistic response, including through the criminal 

justice system, local governments, and community and faith-based 

organizations. The Committee notes funding for this initiative is focused on Guatemala in order to maximize impact and is intended 

to serve as a model for other countries in combating human trafficking. The Committee expects J/TIP, the Bureau for International 

Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, and USAID to closely coordinate implementation and notes the consultation requirement 

on the use of funds. 

The Committee expects remaining funds will be prioritized for 

countries with the greatest need and to continue to support child 

protection compacts pursuant to Public Law 113–4. The Committee 

notes the rapid escalation of cyber-sex crime in the Philippines and 

supports efforts to enhance the capacity of the Philippine National 

Police to adequately respond. 

The Committee urges the Administrator of USAID to strengthen 

implementation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C–TIP) policy. The Administrator should ensure that USAID personnel and 

implementing partners are appropriately educated and trained according to the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Field Guide. C–TIP 

activities should be integrated into other development programs 

and methods for program evaluation in order to decrease vulnerability to or prevalence of human trafficking and forced labor, consistent with section 107A(e) of the Trafficking Victims Protection 

Act of 2000. 

Subsection (b), Conservation, includes $225,000,000 in title III 

for biodiversity conservation programs, which is $12,500,000 above 

fiscal year 2014. The Committee notes funds from biodiversity are 

used to meet the funding directive to combat wildlife poaching and 

trafficking and has, therefore, increased the total amount provided 

for biodiversity. The Committee directs not less than $2,000,000 to 

implement and enforce the Lacey Act (section 8204 of Public Law 

110–246), $10,500,000 for biodiversity programs in the Brazilian 

Amazon, including efforts that seek to build the capacity of Brazil 

to manage its own protected areas, and $20,000,000 for such programs in the Andean Amazon. The Committee also supports programs to protect sustainable landscapes, in addition to funding for 

biodiversity conservation. The Committee notes that demand for 

paper and wood products is rapidly increasing and that programs 

that support responsible forest management are needed to assist in 

protecting vulnerable forests, such as high conservation value forests, from illegal logging and encroachment. 

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dangered species. The Committee notes that the illegal trade in 

wildlife and wildlife products is estimated at $8,000,000,000 to 

$10,000,000,000 annually. The Committee recognizes the severity 

of poaching in Africa, particularly with respect to elephant ivory 

and rhinoceros horn, and the destabilizing effect it has on regional 

security, including by providing a significant source of financing for 

armed groups with links to transnational organized crime and terrorism. 

The Committee directs that not less than $45,000,000 in titles III 

and IV be made available to address this urgent crisis, including 

to strengthen law enforcement capacity, enhance regional cooperation and anti-trafficking networks, improve port and border security at key transit points, promote community-based approaches for 

wildlife protection, and support programs to reduce consumer demand in Asia. The Committee encourages expeditious implementation of the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. 

The Committee notes such strategy calls for the use of innovative 

and science-based analytical tools to combat poaching and wildlife 

trafficking. The Committee supports efforts to engage with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations in the development 

and use of such tolls. The Committee also encourages leveraging 

private sector expertise for programs aimed at reducing demand for 

illegal wildlife products. 

The Committee notes the continued immediate need for training 

and equipment and expects these requirements to be addressed, including by the provision of excess defense articles and the expedited procurement of defense articles and services, as appropriate. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State, Administrator of 

USAID, and Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 

(USFWS) to consult with the Committees on Appropriations, not 

later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the use of funds 

provided for these purposes. The Committee further directs the 

Secretary of State to update the strategy required in the joint explanatory statement of Public Law 113–76, and expects such strategy to include how funds are being used to implement the National 

Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The Committee notes 

the absence of funding details for these purposes in the fiscal year 

2015 congressional budget justification and directs that the fiscal 

year 2016 congressional budget justification include country and 

program funding levels for programs to combat wildlife poaching 

and trafficking. 

The Committee expects that international conservation programs 

administered by the Department of State and USAID will utilize 

the expertise from across the United States Government, including 

in partnership with the USFWS, and other agencies, as appropriate. The Committee notes the ongoing threats to other endangered species and supports continued funding for programs to protect great apes and tigers, including for habitat conservation. The 

Committee notes that democracy has been restored in Madagascar 

and encourages USAID to support activities that protect its unique 

ecosystem. 

The Committee supports continued United States leadership of 

the Congo Basin Forest Partnership and includes $31,000,000 for 

the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment 

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made available for CARPE be apportioned directly to the USFWS 

to support further development and implementation of a Central 

African regional wildlife law enforcement network and to build 

local capacity for wildlife protection in such region. These programs 

should include the professionalization of park guards and other 

wildlife law enforcement officials and the provision of tools and 

technologies for measuring, evaluating, and improving the effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement patrols and site-based protection and conservation activities. 

The Committee notes that the success of CARPE depends on 

building the capacity of Central African governments to professionally manage and protect their countries’ resources. Memoranda 

of understanding and cooperative agreements should be used to 

provide a roadmap, with benchmarks for measuring progress, to 

carry out environmental impact assessments, social and environmental management plans, fisheries management, and training of 

an effective force for wildlife conservation and park management. 

Buy-in by governments, in coordination with other implementing 

partners, is necessary for CARPE to become a comprehensive and 

sustainable program. 

Sec. 7063, Limitations on Family Planning/Reproductive Health, 

is a new provision that prohibits funds to the UNFPA and prohibits 

funds for population planning activities or other population assistance to foreign nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortion, with certain exceptions. 

Sec. 7064, Limitation Relating to Individuals Detained at Naval 

Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is a new provision requiring the 

Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations 

when certain actions are taken and requiring the Secretary of State 

to report to the Committees on Appropriations every 45 days on the 

status of negotiations with foreign governments on the transfer of 

individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 

Bay, Cuba. 

Sec. 7065, International Prison Conditions, is modified by deleting the two provisos relating to Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). 

Sec. 7066, Prohibition on Use of Torture, is modified by deleting 

(b). 

Sec. 7069, Post-Soviet States, is a general provision similar to 

‘‘Independent States of the Former Soviet Union’’ and ‘‘Sovereignty 

of the Post-Soviet States’’ in the prior year. Subsection (a) modifies 

subsection (a) of ‘‘Sovereignty of the Post-Soviet States’’ to prohibit 

funds for assistance for the central Government of the Russian 

Federation; subsection (b) is similar to subsection (a) of ‘‘Independent States of the Former Soviet Union’’ but restricts the waiver except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) and requires a 

consultation; subsection (c) inserts authorities carried in subsection 

(b) of ‘‘Independent States of the Former Soviet Union’’ except for 

funds for the central Government of the Russian Federation; includes a new subsection (e) providing funds for Ukraine and other 

countries in the region; and deletes subsections (b) through (f) of 

‘‘Sovereignty of the Post-Soviet States’’. 

Sec. 7070, International Monetary Fund, is modified by deleting 

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retary of the Treasury is directed to provide an update on this report in fiscal year 2015. 

Sec. 7071, Impact on Jobs in the United States, is modified by 

applying the provision to funds made available in prior Acts. Paragraph (4) is modified by deleting the date, deleting country limitations, and including directions for the World Bank Groups’ Energy 

Sector to the list of policies. 

Sec. 7073, Limitation on Certain Awards, is modified by deleting 

subsection (c). 

Sec. 7076, Budget Documents, is modified by adding a requirement that a spend plan is required for all funds provided in the 

Act for the countries and purposes described and for all the sectors 

enumerated in section 7060 of the Act. A new subsection (c) requires a spending report for Development Credit Authority. 

Sec. 7077, Global Internet Freedom, is modified in (a) by deleting 

the funding directive and the requirement for a separate spend 

plan. 

Sec. 7078, Liu Xiaobo Plaza, is a new provision naming the street 

in front of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Liu 

Xiaobo Plaza. 

PROVISIONS DELETED FROM FISCAL YEAR 2014 ACT

The Committee recommends nine general provisions that were 

included in division K of Public Law 113–76 be deleted in fiscal 

year 2015 because they are either addressed elsewhere in permanent law, have been considered, or are under consideration, by the 

appropriate authorizing committees, or are no longer necessary. 

The deleted provisions are the following: 

Sec. 7006. Local Guard Contracts. 

Sec. 7061. Uzbekistan. 

Sec. 7063. United Nations Population Fund. 

Sec.7064. Overseas Private Investment Corporation. 

Sec. 7071. Sovereignty of Post-Soviet States. 

Sec. 7079. Disability Programs. 

Sec. 7082. Death Gratuity and Other Benefits. 

Sec. 7083. Preadoption Visitation Requirement. 

TITLE VIII—OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/ 

GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM 

Title VIII of the Committee recommendation includes an additional $5,912,425,000 which is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant 

to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Funds appropriated as OCO/GWOT under 

this title address the costs of contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq; conflict stabilization and response efforts, 

including in the Middle East and North Africa; and other programs 

that address counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and humanitarian crises resulting from conflict. The Committee notes that 

OCO/GWOT funds are expected to phase out over time and that 

the Committee recommendation is $607,575,000 below the fiscal 

year 2014 enacted level. 

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notes that funds provided are subject to the operating and spend 

plan requirements of section 7076 of this Act, where applicable. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,391,109,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,553,425,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,508,458,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +117,349,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥44,967,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$1,508,458,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including 

$989,706,000 for WSP. The amounts are designated for OCO/ 

GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and 

Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and other areas of unrest. 

CONFLICT STABILIZATION OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $8,500,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥8,500,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include funds under 

this heading in this Act. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $49,650,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 56,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 56,900,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +7,250,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$56,900,000 for Office of Inspector General. The full amount is designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations, including for oversight requirements 

of reconstruction activities in Afghanistan conducted by SIGAR and 

by the Inspector General of the Department of State. The Committee recommendation includes language limiting the amounts the 

SIGAR makes available for printing and reproduction costs to no 

more than the amounts made available in fiscal year 2014. 

The Committee notes the transition underway in Afghanistan 

and the implications the drawdown will have on funds made available for reconstruction activities. The Committee urges the SIGAR 

to work with the Inspectors General of the Department of State 

and USAID on developing a plan for the transition of responsibility 

for oversight of projects in Afghanistan as the program moves from 

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The Committee directs that the operating plan required by section 7076 detail the amounts made available under this heading for 

the SIGAR. 

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $8,628,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥8,628,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

funds under this heading. 

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $275,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 260,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 260,800,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥14,200,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$260,800,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to 

section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations. Within the 

total, $10,800,000 is to cover lease properties throughout Iraq and 

$250,000,000 is for WSU. 

The Committee notes that the report on alternatives for Consulate Basrah required by section 7041(c)(3) of the Department of 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations 

Act, 2014 has not been received. Accordingly, the Committee recommendation does not designate the additional WSU funds for construction of a new consulate compound in Basrah, Iraq, as was requested. Any decision to purchase land and/or construct Consulate 

Basrah is subject to the notification and prior approval requirement of section 7004(d) of this Act. If Consulate Basrah construction does not move forward, the Committee expects to be consulted 

prior to the funds under this heading being reprogrammed or 

transferred. 

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $74,400,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥74,400,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

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RELATED AGENCY 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $4,400,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥4,400,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

funds under this heading. 

RELATED PROGRAMS 

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $6,016,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥6,016,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

funds under this heading. 

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

OPERATING EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $81,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 65,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 65,000,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥16,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$65,000,000 for Operating Expenses. The full amount is designated 

for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced 

Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $10,038,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥10,038,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

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BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $924,172,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 635,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 774,172,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥150,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +139,172,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$774,172,000 for International Disaster Assistance. The full 

amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985 to support contingency operations, including response 

to conflict-induced displacement, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, 

Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, and Turkey, and the corresponding increase in humanitarian needs. 

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $9,423,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥9,423,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include additional 

funds under this heading. 

COMPLEX CRISES FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $20,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥20,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... 0 

The Committee recommendation does not include funds under 

this heading in this Act. 

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,656,215,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 1,678,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,524,634,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥131,581,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥153,766,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$1,524,634,000 for Economic Support Fund. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, 

and for the extraordinary needs related to the Syrian crisis and 

transitions in the Middle East. 


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $1,284,355,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 465,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 759,296,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥525,059,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +294,296,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$759,296,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance. The full 

amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985 to support contingency operations for response to conflict-induced displacement, including in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, 

Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, and Turkey. 

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $344,390,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 396,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 344,390,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. 0 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥51,610,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$344,390,000 for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to 

section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and for the extraordinary needs related to the Syrian crisis and transitions in the Middle East. 

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED

PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $70,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 0 

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

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥50,000,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +20,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$20,000,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and 

Related Programs. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT 

pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations 

in the Middle East and North Africa. 

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $200,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 115,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 260,879,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. +60,879,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... +145,879,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

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ignated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations, including peacekeeping activities in 

Somalia. 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level ........................................................... $530,000,000 

Fiscal year 2015 request .................................................................... 537,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 337,896,000 

Change from enacted level ............................................................. ¥192,104,000 

Change from request ...................................................................... ¥199,104,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$337,896,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program. The full 

amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Iraq, Pakistan, 

and in the Middle East and North Africa, including Jordan. 

GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE 

Section 8001. Continues prior year language noting that funds 

appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts appropriated 

or otherwise made available. 

Section 8002. Continues prior year language directing that appropriations in this title are subject to the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts in prior titles, unless noted otherwise. 

Section 8003. Subsection (a) provides enhanced transfer authority to the Department of State if the Secretary of State determines 

that such transfer is necessary for implementation of the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board or 

other security requirements. Subsection (b) provides funds for urgent and unanticipated peacekeeping requirements and requires 

the Secretary of State to submit a determination before such authority can be used. The Committee notes that this authority is 

only provided to address extraordinary circumstances and directs 

the Secretary of State to use this authority judiciously. 

Section 8004. Provides that each amount designated for OCO/ 

GWOT in this title shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 

TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISION 

SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT

Section 9001 establishes a Spending Reduction Account, as required by clause 3(d)(5) of H. Res. 5 (113th Congress). 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

The following materials are submitted in accordance with various 

requirements of the Rules of the House of Representatives: 


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STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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

of Representatives, the following is a statement of general performance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes funding: The Committee on Appropriations considers program performance, including a program’s success in developing and attaining 

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

RESCISSIONS

The bill does not include any rescissions. 

TRANSFERS OF FUNDS

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

of Representatives, the following list includes the transfers of funds 

included in the accompanying bill: 

In title III, under Peace Corps, language is included to transfer 

funds to the Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account. 

In title VIII, under Diplomatic and Consular Programs, language 

is included to transfer funds to other accounts for Afghanistan. 

DISCLOSURE OF EARMARKS AND CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED

SPENDING ITEMS

Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of 

Representatives, neither the bill nor this report contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits 

as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 

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

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

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

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

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

FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND 

RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990 

* * * * * * * 

TITLE V—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

* * * * * * * 

ESTABLISHING CATEGORIES OF ALIENS FOR PURPOSES OF REFUGEE

DETERMINATIONS

SEC. 599D. (a) * * * 

(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF CATEGORIES.— 

(1) For purposes of subsection (a), the Attorney General, in 

consultation with the Secretary of State and the Coordinator 

for Refugee Affairs, shall establish— 

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Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who 

share common characteristics that identify them as targets 

of persecution in that state on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, 

(B) one or more categories of aliens who are or were nationals and residents of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and 

who share common characteristics that identify them as 

targets of persecution in such respective foreign state on 

such an account; and 

(C) one or more categories of aliens who are or were nationals and residents of the Islamic Republic or Iran who, as members of a religious minority in Iran, share common characteristics that identify them as targets of persecution in that state 

on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. 

(2)(A) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of an 

independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, 

Latvia, or Lithuania and who are Jews or Evangelical Christians shall be deemed a category of alien established under 

paragraph (1)(A). 

(B) Aliens who are (or were) nationals of an independent 

state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who are current members of, and demonstrate public, active, and continuous participation (or attempted participation) in the religious activities of, the Ukrainian Catholic 

Church or the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, shall be deemed a 

category of alien established under paragraph (1)(A). 

(C) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who are members of categories of 

individuals determined, by the Attorney General in accordance 

with ‘‘Immigration and Naturalization Service Worldwide 

Guidelines for Overseas Refugee Processing’’ (issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in August 1983) shall be 

deemed a category of alien established under paragraph (1)(B). 

(3) Within the number of admissions of refugees allocated for 

each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 for refugees who are 

nationals of the Soviet Union under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act {and within the number of such 

admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 

and 1996 for refugees who are nationals of the independent 

states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section} and within the number of such admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 

1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, øand 2014¿ 

2014, and 2015 for refugees who are nationals of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, 

and Lithuania under such section, notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, the President shall allocate one thousand of 

such admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are within 

the category of aliens described in paragraph (2)(B). 

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(1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the 

enactment of this Act and shall only apply to applications for 

refugee status submitted before October 1, ø2014¿ 2015. (2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date 

of the enactment of this Act and before October 1, ø2014¿ 

2015. (3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to reapplications for refugee status submitted before October 1, ø2014¿ 2015. 

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN SOVIET AND INDOCHINESE

PAROLEES

SEC. 599E. (a) * * * 

(b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.— The benefits 

provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who— 

(1) was a national of an independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Laos, or 

Cambodia, and 

(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United States 

during the period beginning on August 15, 1988, and ending on 

September 30, ø2014¿ 2015, after being denied refugee status. 

* * * * * * * 

CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted 

describing the effect of provisions in the accompanying bill that directly or indirectly change the application of existing law. 

Language is included in various parts of the bill to continue ongoing activities in fiscal year 2015 that require annual authorization or additional legislation, which to date has not been enacted. 

The bill includes provisions that place limitations on the use of 

funds in the bill or change existing limitations and that might 

under some circumstances be construed as changing the application 

of existing law. The bill includes a number of provisions that have 

been virtually unchanged for many years, which are technically 

considered legislation. The bill provides that several of the appropriations shall remain available for obligation beyond the current 

fiscal year. In all cases it is deemed desirable to carry such language in order to provide for orderly administration of such programs and effective use of funds. In various places in the bill, the 

Committee recommendation continues the prior year practice of 

designating amounts within appropriation accounts in order to 

fund specific programs and has adjusted some designations. 

The bill contains a number of general provisions and other language provisos that have been carried in the bill in past years that 

include limitations and conditions on funding provided in the Act. 

Additional changes in the fiscal year 2015 bill, which may be construed as changing existing law, are as follows: 

Title I 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’, transfer authority 

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Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’, language carried in 

prior years designating the availability and use of certain fees and 

transfers from other agencies. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’, language carried in prior 

years stating that section 135(e) of Public Law 103–236 shall not 

apply. 

Under ‘‘Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs’’, language 

carried in prior years designating the availability and use of certain fees. 

Under ‘‘Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance’’, language carried in prior years placing limitations on the uses of 

funds, restricting representation expenses, and requiring submission of an operating plan. 

Under ‘‘Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service’’, 

language carried in prior years permitting the transfer of not to exceed $1,000,000 to the ‘‘Repatriation Loans Program Account’’. 

Under ‘‘Repatriation Loans Program Account’’, language carried 

in prior years directing that costs shall be defined as in section 502 

of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and capping total obligations. 

Under ‘‘Contributions to International Organizations’’, language 

carried in prior years requiring submission to the Committees on 

Appropriations of the United Nations biennial budget, a report on 

available credits and limiting the use of such credits, requiring notification to the Committees on Appropriations and limiting the use 

of funds. 

Under ‘‘Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities’’, 

language similar to language carried in prior years limiting the use 

of funds, a report on available credits and limiting the use of such 

credits, and establishing a number of notification and reporting requirements. 

Under ‘‘International Boundary and Water Commission, United 

States and Mexico’’ and ‘‘American Sections, International Commissions’’, language carried in prior years providing a limitation on the 

amount available for representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘International Fisheries Commissions’’, language carried 

in prior years providing authority to pay United States expenses in 

advance, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3324. 

Under ‘‘International Broadcasting Operations’’, language carried 

in prior years setting limitations on funds available for certain expenses and receipts, requiring the Broadcasting Board of Governors 

(BBG) make funds available to expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet through the development and use of circumvention technologies, extending certain personnel authorities, 

requiring a review of certain programs, restricting representation 

expenses, and requiring notifications. 

Under ‘‘Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program’’, language 

carried in prior years limiting the use of funds relating to compensation. 

Under ‘‘United States Commission on International Religious 

Freedom’’, language carried in prior years placing a limitation on 

representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China’’ and ‘‘United States-China Economic and Security 


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Review Commission’’, language carried in prior years placing a limitation on representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission’’, language carried in prior years incorporating by reference 

several provisos relating to personnel and financial management 

authorities that were carried in in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Appropriations Act, 2009. 

Title II 

Under ‘‘Operating Expenses, United States Agency for International Development’’, language carried in prior years limiting financing construction or entering into leases, allowing transfers of 

funds, limiting and restricting representation and entertainment 

expenses. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’, language carried in prior 

years requiring notifications. 

Title III 

Under ‘‘Global Health Programs’’, language carried in prior years 

placing restrictions and requirements related to family planning 

and abortion, requiring direct apportionment to agencies, designating the use of funds, and setting a cap on administrative expenses. 

Under ‘‘Development Assistance’’, language designating the use 

of funds. 

Under ‘‘Transition Initiatives’’, language similar to prior years 

designating the use of funds, requiring a report prior to the initiation of a country program, and allowing the use of additional 

funds in the Act for the same purposes as funds under this heading 

following consultation. 

Under ‘‘Development Credit Authority’’, language carried in prior 

years authorizing transfers and setting funding and financing limitations. 

Under ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’, language similar to 

prior years designating amounts for small scale emergency humanitarian requirements and for refugees resettling in Israel. 

Under ‘‘Peace Corps’’, language carried in prior years limiting 

representation expenses, requiring consultations, allowing the Director to transfer funds to help mitigate exchange rate losses, and 

placing limitations on certain activities. 

Under ‘‘Millennium Challenge Corporation’’, language carried in 

prior years placing a cap on administrative expenses, establishing 

certain funding conditions and notification requirements, revising 

income eligibility criteria for lower and lower-middle income candidate countries, limiting and restricting entertainment and representation allowances. 

Under ‘‘Inter-American Foundation’’, language carried in prior 

years limiting representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘United States African Development Foundation’’, language carried in prior years allowing for the investment of project 

funding by grantees, limiting the use of interest earned, and requiring a report. 

Under ‘‘International Affairs Technical Assistance’’, language carried in prior years providing funds notwithstanding any other provision of law. 


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Title IV 

Under ‘‘International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’, 

language similar to prior years giving the Department of State the 

authority to provide excess property to a foreign country, waiving 

a section of the Foreign Assistance Act, subject to notification, requiring reports, and permitting funds for certain purposes. 

Under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related 

Programs’’, language carried in prior years designating the use of 

funds, providing authorities for funds, establishing certain funding 

conditions and notification requirements. 

Under ‘‘Peacekeeping Operations’’, language similar to prior 

years designating the use of funds, providing certain authorities, 

establishing prohibitions for the use of funds, and requiring notifications. 

Under ‘‘International Military Education and Training’’, language 

carried in prior years requiring notification, allowing certain civilian personnel to receive training, and limiting entertainment allowances. 

Under ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’, language similar 

to prior years designating the use of funds, requiring consultations 

and notifications, designating the use of funds, establishing requirements for the disbursement and transfer of certain funds, establishing limitations and conditions on funds, limiting administrative and entertainment expenses. 

Title V 

Under ‘‘International Organizations and Programs’’, language is 

included prohibiting funds for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/United Nations Framework Convention on Climate 

Change; and indicating that section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 does not apply to certain contributions. 

Title VI 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Program Account’’, language as in prior years allowing for the certain expenditures, setting limitations on funds and extending authority contained in sections 1(a) and (b) of Public Law 103–428. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Administrative 

Expenses’’, language similar to prior years limiting representation 

expenses, extending the authority of subsection (a) of section 117 

of the Export Enhancement Act of 1992, allowing for the collection 

of certain fees, and requiring notifications. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Receipts Collected’’, language carried in prior years requiring sufficient fees to 

cover costs, providing up to $10,000,000 in excess receipts for an 

extended period of time. 

Under ‘‘Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Noncredit Account’’, language as in prior years limiting representation expenses, 

and providing that certain costs shall not be considered administrative costs. 

Under ‘‘Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Program Account’’, language as in prior years designating transfer authority 

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Under ‘‘Trade and Development Agency’’, language similar to 

prior years restricting representation and entertainment allowances and designating the use of funds. 

Title VII 

Under ‘‘General Provisions’’: 

Sec. 7001 includes language carried in prior years regarding allowances and differentials. 

Sec. 7002 includes language carried in prior years requiring 

agencies to provide quarterly reports on the cumulative balances of 

any unobligated funds. 

Sec. 7003 includes language carried in prior years requiring that 

consulting service contracts shall be a matter of public record. 

Sec. 7004 includes language similar to prior years requiring 

inter-agency cost sharing with respect to the construction and use 

of diplomatic facilities, setting limitations and notification requirements, placing conditions and restrictions on certain funds. 

Sec. 7005 includes language carried in prior years regarding certain personnel actions and the authority to transfer funds between 

appropriations accounts. 

Sec. 7006 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting 

first-class travel. 

Sec. 7007 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting assistance for the governments of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and 

Syria. 

Sec. 7008 includes language similar to prior years prohibiting assistance for countries whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree, or a coup or decree in which the 

military plays a decisive role, requires a determination, and provides a waiver under certain conditions. 

Sec. 7009 includes language carried in prior years setting limitations and conditions on transfers between appropriations accounts, 

and requiring audits of certain transfers. 

Sec. 7010 includes language carried in prior years, directing the 

provision of specified quarterly reports. 

Sec. 7011 includes language carried in prior years regarding the 

availability of funds made available in the Act. 

Sec. 7012 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting assistance for countries in default, and provides certain waiver authority. 

Sec. 7013 includes language similar to prior years prohibiting assistance to a country in which the assistance is subject to taxation, 

unless the Secretary of State makes certain determinations, and including a reporting requirement. 

Sec. 7014 includes language carried in prior years regarding the 

reservation of funds and the designation of certain funding levels. 

Sec. 7015 includes language similar to prior years establishing 

the notification requirements regarding funds made available in 

the Act. 

Sec. 7016 includes language carried in prior years regarding the 

notification requirements concerning the provision of excess Department of Defense articles. 

Sec. 7017 includes language similar to prior years regarding the 

availability of funds for international organizations and programs. 


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Sec. 7018 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting 

funding for abortions and involuntary sterilization. 

Sec. 7019 includes language carried in prior years regarding certain funding allocations specified in the report accompanying the 

Act. 

Sec. 7020 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting the 

use of assistance for entertainment expenses. 

Sec. 7021 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting assistance for countries that support international terrorism. 

Sec. 7022 includes language carried in prior years extending certain authorities necessary to expend funds made available under 

the Act. 

Sec. 7023 includes language carried in prior years defining the 

terms ‘‘program’’, ‘‘project’’ and ‘‘activity’’. 

Sec. 7024 includes language carried in prior years regarding certain authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation, 

and the United States African Development Foundation. 

Sec. 7025 includes limitation language carried in prior years relating to commerce, trade, and surplus commodities. 

Sec. 7026 includes language carried in prior years regarding the 

requirement that separate accounts be established for cash transfers and assistance that generates local currencies and establishing 

certain conditions on the use of those funds. 

Sec. 7027 includes language carried in prior years regarding assistance through nongovernmental organizations and assistance 

provided under the Food for Peace Act. 

Sec. 7028 includes new language similar to the prior year conditioning funds provided to local organizations through limited competitions. 

Sec. 7029 includes language modified from the prior year establishing certain conditions on funds appropriated to international financial institutions. 

Sec. 7030 includes language carried in prior years regarding 

debt-for-development programs. 

Sec. 7031 includes language modified from the prior year regarding management of assistance and budget transparency of recipient 

countries. 

Sec. 7032 includes language modified from the prior year regarding the designation of funds for programs that promote democracy 

and establishing criteria for the administration of these programs. 

Sec. 7033 includes language carried in the prior year on multiyear pledges. 

Sec. 7034 includes language modified from the prior year granting certain special authorities relating to funds made available 

under the Act. 

Sec. 7035 includes language carried in prior years expressing the 

sense of Congress related to the Arab League Boycott of Israel. 

Sec. 7036 includes language carried in prior years establishing 

limitations on the use of funds in support of a Palestinian state. 

Sec. 7037 includes language carried in prior years establishing 

restrictions on the use of funds for the purpose of conducting official United States Government business with the Palestinian Authority. 

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Sec. 7039 includes language carried in the prior year placing conditions on assistance for the West Bank and Gaza. 

Sec. 7040 includes language modified from the prior year placing 

limitations on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and regarding Hamas. 

Sec. 7041 includes language modified from the prior year regarding Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, 

Syria, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. 

Sec. 7042 includes language modified from the prior year designating use of funds for Central African Republic, counterterrorism 

programs, areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army, programs 

to promote natural resource transparency, and South Sudan; and 

placing limitations on assistance for Sudan and Zimbabwe. 

Sec. 7043 includes language modified from the prior year including authorities for Burma, Tibet and Vietnam, and placing conditions on assistance for North Korea and the People’s Republic of 

China. 

Sec. 7044 includes language modified from the prior year setting 

limitations on assistance for Afghanistan, conditioning assistance 

for Pakistan and Sri Lanka, including reporting requirements, and 

providing authority for regional cross border programs. 

Sec. 7045 includes language modified from the prior year setting 

guidelines on assistance for Colombia, designating funding for 

Cuba, extending authorities and conditioning assistance for Haiti, 

requiring a report on Honduras, designating availability of funds 

for border security initiatives for Mexico and Central America and 

trade capacity programs, and addressing the costs and maintenance of aircraft funded in this Act. 

Sec. 7046 includes language carried in prior years regarding 

United States payments to United Nations members. 

Sec. 7047 includes language carried in prior years regarding authority for the President to drawdown certain funds to support the 

United Nations War Crimes tribunals or commissions. 

Sec. 7048 includes language similar to that carried in prior years 

conditioning funds made available to the United Nations (UN) until 

certain transparency measures are met, setting limitations on contributions to the UN agencies and specifically the UN Human 

Rights Council and UNRWA, prohibiting funds for construction of 

the UN Headquarters, and including a reporting requirement. 

Sec. 7049 includes language carried in prior years related to assistance made available for community-based policing programs. 

Sec. 7050 includes language carried in prior years regarding the 

promotion of tobacco products. 

Sec. 7051 includes language carried in prior years establishing 

limitations on funds available under the Act being used to support 

attendance at international conferences. 

Sec. 7052 includes language carried in prior years relating to aircraft transfer and coordination. 

Sec. 7053 includes language carried in prior years relating to unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign countries. 

Sec. 7054 includes language carried in prior years relating to 

landmines and cluster munitions. 

Sec. 7055 includes language carried in prior years limiting funding for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States. 


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Sec. 7056 includes language carried in prior years limiting the 

amount of funds made available under title II of the Act for residence expenses of the United States Agency for International Development. 

Sec. 7057 includes language carried in prior years regarding certain management conditions and authorities of the United States 

Agency for International Development. 

Sec. 7058 includes language modified from the prior year regarding global health activities, setting funding guidelines and transfer 

authority for polio and pandemic viruses, placing a funding limitation on international family planning programs, and conditioning 

contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and 

Malaria. 

Sec. 7059 includes language similar to that carried in prior years 

regarding programs that promote gender equality and women’s 

leadership, and respond to gender-based violence and conflict prevention. 

Sec. 7060 includes language modified from the prior year regarding assistance for programs related to basic education, higher education, conservation, food security and agriculture development, microenterprise, trafficking in persons, water and sanitation, and establishing notification requirements. 

Sec. 7061 includes language carried in the prior year reading 

prohibition on funds to implement the Arms Trade Treaty. 

Sec. 7062 includes language carried in prior years limiting assistance for nongovernmental organizations that do not provide documents necessary for auditing purposes. 

Sec. 7063 includes new language limiting assistance for international family planning programs and prohibiting funds for the 

United Nations Population Fund. 

Sec. 7064 includes new language limiting funds to any country, 

regarding the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, 

Cuba. 

Sec. 7065 includes language similar to prior years regarding 

funds to eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons. 

Sec. 7066 includes language similar to prior years prohibiting 

funds for the use of torture. 

Sec. 7067 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting 

funds for a country that does not cooperate in the extradition to the 

United States of certain individuals. 

Sec. 7068 includes language carried in prior years regarding commercial leasing of defense articles. 

Sec. 7069 includes language modified from prior years conditioning assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet 

Union and prohibiting funds to the central government of the Russian Federation, and includes new language designating funding 

for Ukraine and other countries in the region. 

Sec. 7070 includes language similar to prior years regarding 

lending by and whistleblower policies of International Monetary 

Fund. 

Sec. 7071 includes language modified from the prior year establishing certain limitations on assistance that may impact jobs in 

the United States. 

Sec. 7072 includes language carried in prior years designating 

funding for the provision of certain defense articles. 


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Sec. 7073 includes language similar to the prior year prohibiting 

funds for certain contracts. 

Sec. 7074 includes language carried in the prior year establishing 

restrictions on enterprise funds. 

Sec. 7075 includes language carried in prior years prohibiting 

funds for programs in contravention of this Act. 

Sec. 7076 includes language similar to prior years requiring 

spending and operating plans for funds provided in this Act. 

Sec. 7077 includes language similar to prior years regarding the 

availability of funds to promote Internet freedom globally. 

Sec. 7078 includes new language naming a street in front of the 

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. 

Title VIII 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’, language carried in 

prior years allowing the transfer of funds to other federal departments and agencies, and requiring notification of any such transfers. 

Under ‘‘Office of Inspector General’’, language carried in prior 

years designating an amount for the Special Inspector General for 

Afghanistan Reconstruction and limiting printing and reproduction 

costs. 

Under ‘‘Peacekeeping Operations’’, language similar to prior 

years designating funds for assessed contributions. 

Sec. 8001 includes language carried in prior years stating that 

funds appropriated in title VIII are in addition to amounts appropriated in the bill for fiscal year 2015. 

Sec. 8002 includes language carried in prior years stating that 

funds appropriated in title VIII shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts, 

unless directed otherwise in the bill. 

Sec. 8003 includes language similar to the prior year permitting 

and setting limitations on the transfer of funds from ‘‘Administration of Foreign Affairs’’ if necessary for security requirements, and 

permits funds for unanticipated peacekeeping requirements subject 

to a determination. 

Sec. 8004 is new language designating funds. 

APPROPRIATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(B) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the following table lists the appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not authorized by law for 

the period concerned: 

Agency/Activity Last Year Authorized Authorization Level Appropriations in Last 

Year of Authorization 

Appropriations in the Bill 

Department of State/Administration of Foreign Affairs.2003 ...................... $5,290,390,000 ..... $5,874,914,000 ..... $11,404,936,000 

Department of State/International 

Organizations.

2003 ...................... 1,529,702,000 ....... 1,672,000,000 ....... 3,105,681,000 

Department of State/ International Commissions.2003 ...................... 71,385,000 ............ 57,730,000 ............ 122,729,000 

Broadcasting Board of Governors 2003 ...................... 644,486,000 .......... 599,560,000 .......... 738,680,000 

Department of State/Related Programs.2003 ...................... 72,000,000 ............ 69,986,000 ............ 152,509,000 

United States Institute of Peace 2014 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

37,000,000 ............ 35,300,000 


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Agency/Activity Last Year Authorized Authorization Level Appropriations in Last 

Year of Authorization 

Appropriations in the 

Bill 

Operating Expenses of the United 

States Agency for International 

Development.

1987 ...................... 387,000,000 .......... 340,600,000 .......... 1,147,229,000 

Capital Investment Fund ............. None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... 130,815,000 

Operating Expenses of the United 

States Agency for International 

Development—Inspector General.

1987 ...................... 21,750,000 ............ 21,000,000 ............ 54,285,000 

Global Health Programs (see note 

below).

Population (1987); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

(1987); Child 

Survival Fund 

(1987).

Population 

($290,000,000); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

($180,000,000); 

Child Survival 

Fund 

($75,000,000).

Population 

($234,625,000); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

($166,762,000); 

Child Survival 

Fund 

(75,000,000).

2,637,000,000 (includes 

$461,000,000 for 

Population) 

Global Health Programs: HIV/AIDS 2013 ...................... 48,000,000,000 

over 5 years.

5,720,499,000 ....... 5,670,000,000 

Development Assistance (see note 

below).

Agriculture; (1987) 

Education 

(1987); Energy 

and selected development activities (1987).

Agriculture 

($760,000,000); 

Education 

($180,000,000); 

Energy and selected development activities 

($207,000,000).

Agriculture 

($693,613,000); 

Education 

($155,000,000); 

Energy and selected development activities 

($149,990,000).

2,527,697,000 (programs difficult 

to determine due 

to changing 

definitions of 

programs since 

last authorized) 

International Disaster Assistance 

(see note below).

1987 ...................... 25,000,000 ............ 70,000,000 ............ 1,801,000,000 

Transition Initiatives ........... None (same authorities as 

International 

Disaster Assistance).

NA .......................... NA .......................... 67,600,000 

Development Credit Authority ...... None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... 40,000,000 (by 

transfer) 

Development Credit Authority— 

administrative expenses.

None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... 8,041,000 

Economic Support Fund ............... 1987 ...................... 3,800,000,000 ....... 3,555,000,000 ....... 4,511,246,000 

Democracy Fund ........................... None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... 130,500,000 

Migration and Refugee Assistance 2003 ...................... 820,000,000 .......... 781,884,000 .......... 3,059,000,000 

U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (note 

below).

1962 ...................... Such amounts as 

may be necessary.

NA .......................... 50,000,000 

Peace Corps .................................. 2003 ...................... 365,000,000 .......... 295,069,000 .......... 379,000,000 

Millennium Challenge Corporation 2005 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

1,488,000,000 ....... 898,200,000 

Inter-American Foundation ........... 1993 ...................... 31,000,000 ............ 30,960,000 ............ 22,500,000 

United States African Development Foundation.1987 ...................... 3,872,000 .............. 6,500,000 .............. 30,000,000 

Department of the Treasury, 

International Affairs Technical 

Assistance.

1999 ...................... 5,000,000 .............. 1,500,000 .............. 23,500,000 

International Narcotics Control 

and Law Enforcement.

1994 ...................... 171,500,000 .......... 100,000,000 .......... 1,350,000,000 

Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, 

Demining and Related Programs (see note below).

2003 ...................... 226,200,000 .......... NA .......................... 692,796,000 

Peacekeeping Operations ............. 1999 ...................... 83,000,000 ............ 76,500,000 ............ 482,029,000 

International Military Education 

and Training.

2003 ...................... 85,000,000 ............ 79,480,000 ............ 107,474,000 

Foreign Military Financing ............ 2003 ...................... 4,107,000,000 ....... 6,104,632,000 ....... 5,878,154,000 

International Organizations and 

Programs.

1987 ...................... 236,084,000 .......... 237,264,000 .......... 271,270,000 

International Development Association.2014 ...................... 4,075,500,000 over 

3 years.

1,355,000,000 ....... 1,290,600,000 


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Agency/Activity Last Year Authorized Authorization Level Appropriations in Last 

Year of Authorization 

Appropriations in the 

Bill 

African Development Fund ........... 2014 ...................... 585,000,000 over 3 

years.

176,336,000 .......... 176,336,000 

Asian Development Fund ............. 2013 ...................... 461,000,000 over 3 

years.

100,000,000 .......... 109,854,000 

Export Import Bank of the United 

States.

2014 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

125,500,000 .......... 105,000,000 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation Administrative Expenses.

2014 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

62,574,000 ............ 62,574,000 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation Program Account.2014 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

27,371,000 ............ 25,000,000 

Note: Amounts for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, Operating Expenses, International Disaster Assistance, Transition Initiatives, Economic Support Fund, Migration and Refugee Assistance, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, 

and Foreign Military Financing Program include funds appropriated in title VIII of the bill and designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ were last authorized under a different account structure than that 

recommended in this bill; the account structure included a number of functional accounts, as described above. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘International Disaster Assistance’’ account was formerly called the ‘‘International Disaster and 

Famine Assistance’’ account and was last authorized under that account name. 

Note: Funds for the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Program (ERMA) are authorized in such amounts as may be 

necessary; however, appropriations which would result in a balance in the fund of more than $100,000,000 are prohibited (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)) 

absent a waiver of this provision of law. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs’’ include some major programs for which authorizations of appropriations were provided for fiscal year 2002; these programs include $73,000,000 authorized for antiterrorism assistance and $142,000,000 authorized for nonproliferation activities. In addition, some programs now in this account were previously in accounts which had authorizations of appropriations in prior years. 

COMPARISON WITH THE BUDGET RESOLUTION

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

of Representatives and section 308(a)(1)(A) of the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974, the following table compares the levels of new 

budget authority provided in the bill with the appropriate allocation under section 302(b) of the Budget Act. 

Budgetary Impact of Bill Prepared in Consultation with the Congressional Budget Office Pursuant 

to Sec. 308(a), Public Law 93–344, As Amended, State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs 

[In millions of dollars] 

302(b) Allocation This bill 

Budget authority Outlays Budget authority Outlays 

Discretionary ........................................................................... 42,381 42,319 1 42,381 43,897 1

Overseas Contingencies ......................................................... 5,912 3,142 1 5,912 1,275 1

Mandatory ............................................................................... 159 159 159 159 

1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority 

FIVE-YEAR OUTLAY PROJECTIONS

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section 308(a)(1)(B) of 

the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the following table contains 

five-year projections associated with the budget authority provided 

in the accompanying bill as provided to the Committee by the Congressional Budget Office. 

[In millions of dollars] 

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2015 ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,993 1

2016 ...................................................................................................................................................... 12,143 

2017 ...................................................................................................................................................... 7,960 

2018 ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,075 


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[In millions of dollars] 

2019 and future years .......................................................................................................................... 5,249 

1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section 308(a)(1)(C) of 

the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Congressional Budget 

Office has provided the following estimates of new budget authority 

and outlays provided by the accompanying bill for financial assistance to State and local governments. 

Budget 

authority Outlays 

Financial assistance to State and local governments ............................................................. 0 0 1

1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

PROGRAM DUPLICATION

No provision of this bill establishes or reauthorizes a program of 

the Federal Government known to be duplicative of another Federal program, a program that was included in any report from the 

Government Accountability Office to Congress pursuant to section 

21 of Public Law 111–139, or a program related to a program identified in the most recent Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. 

DIRECTED RULEMAKING

The bill does not direct any rule making. 

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) 

AUTHORITY

The following table provides a detailed summary, for each department and agency, comparing the amounts recommended in the 

bill with fiscal year 2014 enacted amounts and budget estimates 

presented for fiscal year 2015: 


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ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE NITA M. LOWEY 

Foreign assistance provided by the Department of State, foreign 

operations appropriations bill (SFOPS) is based on the fundamental generosity of the American people and protects and advances our national security, economic prosperity, and global leadership. 

The investments under the jurisdiction of this subcommittee respond to the demands placed on the State Department and the 

other international affairs agencies in an increasingly dangerous 

and dynamic global context. The bill provides $42,381,000,000 in 

base funding and $5,912,425,000 in overseas contingency operations (OCO) for a total of $48,293,425,000, which is $276,538,000 

below the President’s request and $707,575,000 below the FY 2014 

enacted level. 

With so many challenges throughout the world, I am pleased 

that this bill bolsters our allies, builds stability and security, responds to urgent humanitarian needs, invests in global health programs and education, and, to a lesser degree, supports multilateral 

cooperation. It provides resources that over the years have improved the lives of the most vulnerable and provided life-saving 

treatment and assistance to millions while promoting stability, 

peace, and economic prosperity. Chairwoman Granger and I continue this subcommittee’s tradition of finding common ground on 

vital national security issues. The Chairwoman and her staff made 

every effort to include the concerns of the minority and, on behalf 

of the Democratic members of the Committee, I thank her for courtesy, thoughtfulness and fairness throughout the committee process. 

The funding in this bill will save countless lives and is a critical 

component of the global battle against disease. It provides 

$8,307,000,000 for global health programs, which is $257,000,000 

above the FY 2015 request and reaffirms our commitment to global 

health initiatives including nutrition, maternal and child health, 

programs to combat tuberculosis, malaria, and pandemic threats, 

and provides funding for PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and the Global 

Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI). Additionally, the bill funds 

humanitarian accounts at the same level as FY 2014 and 

$1,512,626,000 higher than the request. 

Assistance is provided at the President’s request level for Israel, 

a bulwark of democracy and a vital ally in a volatile region of the 

world. Our strategic alliance with Israel is reaffirmed, which is 

particularly important given the breakdown of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, the influence of Hamas in the Palestinian unity 

government, Iran’s continued quest for nuclear weapons, and the 

recent turmoil in Iraq, Syria, and Libya. The bill continues prior 

year language on halting anti-Israel incitement, and maintains 

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ity, requiring them to demonstrate a commitment to peace, coexistence, and security cooperation with Israel. It also defers funding 

decisions for the new Palestinian unity government. 

Moreover, the funding in this bill helps protect our own national 

security interests as well as the security of our allies in the Middle 

East, and I am pleased that we provide more than $1,000,000,000 

in funding for Jordan. Funding is also provided in this bill to 

Egypt, but is conditioned on the Government of Egypt holding parliamentary elections and taking steps to support a democratic transition and governing democratically. The bill recognizes the volatile 

situation in Egypt and our hope that this important ally will 

emerge from its current turmoil a stronger, pluralistic state that 

respects the rights of all of its citizens. These conditions, as well 

as language maintaining restrictions on Iran, ensure oversight of 

assistance that addresses critical security imperatives in a rapidlychanging environment. The bill also provides $800,000,000 for basic education programs, 

which foster healthy, democratic societies that are the linchpin to 

all our international goals and initiatives. I am pleased we provide 

a $50,000,000 contribution to the Global Partnership for Education 

which will help leverage additional resources for education and ensure that the U.S. taxpayer is getting the greatest possible impact 

for their tax dollars. I also appreciate the Chair providing 

$365,000,000 for clean water and basic sanitation; this assistance 

is fundamental to the health and economic well-being of families 

throughout the world. 

The bill includes significant funding for the Peace Corps. The volunteers from the Peace Corps impact countless lives in the developing world each year while furthering our public diplomacy efforts. I am also very pleased that the committee amended the bill 

to correct an inequity on health care access for Peace Corps volunteers that was long overdue. 

While I have noted that the Chairwoman accommodated numerous Democratic priorities, I remain frustrated that the Republican 

leadership of the House continues to target family planning programs for cuts and divisive policy provisions. These attacks are 

counterproductive and result in more abortions because they prevent women around the world from gaining access to essential information and health care services. I do not support the inclusion 

in the bill of the Mexico City Policy, the prohibition on funding for 

the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), or the capping of 

bilateral family planning and reproductive health programs at 

$461,000,000. 

I am disappointed that the bill provides no funding for multilateral programs that address global climate change—such as the 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Strategic Climate 

Fund and the Clean Technology Fund—and continues efforts to 

override restrictions on the financing of coal-fired power plants 

abroad. Dramatic changes in climate are predicted to be a major 

driver of conflict around the world. Failure to provide these funds 

increases this risk and generates conditions that could lead to 

failed states and make populations more vulnerable to 

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ergy sources and ignores that developing countries are likely to be 

the hardest hit by extreme changes in weather patterns and rising 

sea levels. Climate change is not just about the environment. This 

funding protects the health and development advances we’ve 

achieved and promotes economic growth in these countries. The development of renewable energy can create jobs both in the United 

States and in the developing world. 

The bill also includes policy provisions such as capping UN 

peacekeeping activities at 25% and limiting the use of UN peacekeeping credits to make up funding shortfalls, restricting funding 

for pay comparability, and removing human rights conditions on 

funding for Colombia, Mexico, Central America, the Philippines 

and Indonesia. These decisions are short-sighted, and I hope we 

will reconsider these positions as we continue through the appropriations process. 

Our goal must be to work for greater sustainability in our investments and ‘‘graduate’’ countries from our assistance. But the process of development cannot be truncated. These programs build 

stronger and more stable communities around the world by raising 

the health, education and economic well-being of citizens and building government capacity for generations to come. Participation in 

multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, United Nations, 

and the International Monetary Fund is vital to help the United 

States share the global burden and tackle challenges bigger than 

any single country. Bolstering development and diplomacy spurs 

our economic progress and has a positive impact on our national 

security. 

In conclusion, I commend Chairwoman Granger’s efforts and reiterate my strong support for the many positive aspects of this bill. 

At the same time, I am committed to working in a constructive, bipartisan manner on making the necessary improvements to this 

bill. 

NITA M. LOWEY. 

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