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111TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Session 111–187 

STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2010 

JUNE 26, 2009.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of 

the Union and ordered to be printed 

Mrs. LOWEY, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

together with 

MINORITY AND ADDITIONAL VIEWS 

[To accompany H.R. 3081] 

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, 2010, and for other purposes. 

INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT 

Page number 

Bill Report 

Summary of the Bill ................................................................................... ........ 1 

Committee Recommendations ................................................................... ........ 3 

Title I—Department of State and Related Agency: 

Department of State ........................................................................... 2 5 

Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 2 5 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs .................................................. 2 5 

Civilian Stabilization Initiative ......................................................... 6 11 

Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 7 12 

Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 7 13 

Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ................................ 8 13 

Representation Allowances ................................................................ 8 17 

Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials .................................... 8 17 

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

Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ..................... 9 20 

Buying Power Maintenance Account ................................................. 10 21 

Repatriation Loans Program Account ............................................... 10 21 


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Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ................................. 10 21 

Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 10 22 

International Organizations: 

Contributions to International Organizations ........................... 11 22 

Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ......... 12 25 

International Commissions: 

International Boundary and Water Commission, United 

States and Mexico .................................................................... 13 27 

American Sections, International Commissions ........................ 14 28 

International Fisheries Commissions ........................................ 14 28 

Related Agency: 

Broadcasting Board of Governors ............................................... 15 29 

Related Programs: 

The Asia Foundation ................................................................... 16 32 

United States Institute of Peace ................................................. 16 32 

Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund ....... 17 32 

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............................... 17 33 

Israeli Arab Scholarship Program .............................................. 18 33 

East-West Center ......................................................................... ........ 33 

National Endowment for Democracy ......................................... 18 33 

Other Commissions: 

Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage 

Abroad ....................................................................................... 19 34 

Commission on International Religious Freedom ..................... 19 34 

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ............... 19 35 

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China ................................................................................ 20 35 

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission ............................................................................................ 20 36 

Title II—United States Agency for International Development: 

Operating Expenses ............................................................................ 21 36 

Civilian Stabilization Initiative ......................................................... 23 39 

Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 24 39 

Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 24 40 

Title III—Bilateral Economic Assistance: 

Global Health and Child Survival ..................................................... 25 40 

Development Assistance ..................................................................... 31 48 

International Disaster Assistance ..................................................... 33 56 

Transition Initiatives .......................................................................... 33 58 

Development Credit Authority ........................................................... 34 58 

Economic Support Fund ..................................................................... 35 59 

Democracy Fund ................................................................................. 38 70 

International Fund for Ireland .......................................................... 39 71 

Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ............................ 39 71 

Department of State: 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 41 74 

Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ......................................................................................... 43 82 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 45 84 

United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance 

Fund .......................................................................................... 46 88 

Independent Agencies: 

Peace Corps .................................................................................. 46 88 

Millennium Challenge Corporation ............................................ 47 89 

Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 49 91 

African Development Foundation ............................................... 49 91 

Department of the Treasury: 

International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................ 50 91 

Debt Restructuring ...................................................................... 50 91 


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Title IV—International Security Assistance: 

Peacekeeping Operations .................................................................... 53 92 

International Military Education and Training ............................... 54 94 

Foreign Military Financing Program ................................................ 55 96 

Title V—Multilateral Assistance: 

International Organizations and Programs: 

International Financial Institutions: 

Global Environment Facility ....................................................... 60 103 

Contribution to the International Development Association ... 60 103 

Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund ............................. 60 103 

Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund ............................. 61 104 

Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank .......... 61 105 

Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral 

Investment Fund ...................................................................... 61 105 

Contribution to the Asian Development Fund .......................... 61 105 

Contribution to the African Development Fund ........................ 62 105 

Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development .................................................................................. 62 106 

Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance: 

Export-Import Bank of the United States ........................................ 62 106 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation ........................................ 66 107 

Trade and Development Agency ........................................................ 68 108 

Title VII—General Provisions: 

House of Representatives Reporting Requirements ......................... 75 114 

OVERVIEW 

The Committee recommendation for the fiscal year 2010 budget 

for the activities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs is 

$48,843,000,000 in new discretionary budget authority, which is 

$1,156,713,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level, including 

supplemental appropriations and $3,201,063,000 below the fiscal 

year 2010 request. The Committee notes that in fiscal year 2009, 

there was $3,679,500,000 in supplemental appropriations provided 

in Public Law 110–252, and $9,700,213,000 provided in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32). The President’s FY2010 request and the Committee’s recommendation, seeks 

to avoid reliance on supplemental appropriations and seeks to provide an upfront, honest and transparent accounting of the resources needed to fund our foreign policy and national security interests. The Committee recommendation, as detailed in this bill 

and accompanying report reflects the four priorities of the Committee: 

1. Rebuilding our Diplomatic and Development Capacity to 

meet 21st Century Requirements 

2. Protecting National Security, Combating Terrorism and 

Drug-trafficking 

3. Responding to HIV/AIDS, Food Security, Education and 

Other Global Challenges 

4. Conducting Appropriate Oversight of Foreign Assistance 

Programs 

REBUILDING DIPLOMATIC AND DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY

The Committee is aware that the lack of sufficient capacity in 

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ican troops to carry out essentially diplomatic and development 

missions. The Committee is also aware of the statements by the 

Secretaries of State and Defense as well as the Chairman of the 

Joint Chiefs of Staff calling for a strengthening of the capacity of 

the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Therefore, the Committee provides 

sufficient resources in fiscal year 2010 to increase by approximately 

1,000 the number of State Department personnel and by 300 the 

number of USAID personnel as well as the requisite training, support and security costs associated with these positions. 

NATIONAL SECURITY, COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTERNARCOTICS

PROGRAMS

The Committee’s fiscal year 2010 recommendation includes a 

total of $13,419,309,000 for programs that protect our national security and combat terrorism under the ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, 

‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’, ‘‘International Counternarcotics and Law Enforcement’’, ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, 

Demining and Related Programs’’, ‘‘International Military Education and Training’’ and ‘‘Peacekeeping Operations’’ account headings. Of these amounts, $4,698,000,000 is for assistance to frontline 

states of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq; $4,557,000,000 is to meet 

our commitments to our allies and partners in the Middle East; 

and $986,677,000 is to support counter narcotics and alternative 

development programs in Mexico, Central American, the Caribbean 

Basin, Colombia and Peru. 

GLOBAL HIV/AIDS, FOOD SECURITY, EDUCATION AND OTHER GLOBAL

CHALLENGES

The Committee recommendation includes a total of 

$7,684,000,000 for global health programs, including 

$5,709,000,000 for programs to combat HIV/AIDS. The Committee 

believes that funding to address pandemics and other health concerns overseas before they reach our shores is one of the best investments that the United States can make to protect American 

citizens while at the same time saving lives overseas. To this end, 

the Committee provides $75,000,000 to address pandemic preparedness and response in this bill and an additional $50,000,000 in the 

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32). The 

Committee also provides $1,000,000,000 for basic education to improve access to quality education and provide alternatives to 

madrassas. In light of the increased food shortages experienced by 

many developing countries and exacerbated by the global financial 

crisis, the Committee provides $1,000,000,000 for food security and 

agricultural development programs. Finally, the Committee provides increased resources for humanitarian assistance to regularize 

funding provided in supplemental appropriations in past years and 

to meet growing humanitarian needs, including in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

OVERSIGHT OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The Committee continues to be committed to full oversight of the 

funds provided in this bill and includes a number of provisions in 

the bill and report aimed at improving accountability and oversight 


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of assistance and operations funding. Furthermore, the Committee 

provides a total of $146,500,000 for the oversight activities of the 

Inspectors General of the Department of State and USAID as well 

as for the Special Inspectors General for Iraq and Afghanistan Reconstruction. 

TERMINATIONS, REDUCTIONS AND OTHER SAVINGS

In order to invest in the critical priorities identified in this bill, 

and in an effort to build an economy on a solid foundation for 

growth and put the Nation on a path toward prosperity, the Committee has proposed herein a number of program terminations, reductions, and other savings from the fiscal year 2009 level totaling 

over $705,000,000. In addition, the recommendation includes nearly $2,400,000,000 in program reductions and other savings from 

the budget request. These adjustments, no matter their size, are 

important to setting the right priorities within the spending allocation, for getting the deficit under control, and creating a government that is as efficient as it is effective. 

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Committee’s fiscal year 2010 recommendation for the Department of State supports ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic, embassy and border security functions, and to institutionalize management reforms. The Committee recommends a total 

of $11,173,849,000 for the Department of State’s Administration of 

Foreign Affairs activities. Of the total amount provided, 

$11,014,949,000 is derived from general-purpose discretionary 

funds and $158,900,000 is scored as mandatory spending. 

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $7,063,108,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 8,960,016,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,229,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥731,016,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 1,165,892,000 1The enacted level includes $1,702,790,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$704,900,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $997,890,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $8,229,000,000 for the 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including $1,577,427,000 to 

continue funding for Worldwide Security Protection, and 

$519,875,000 for public diplomacy, staffing, and international information programs. 

The recommendation is $1,165,892,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and $731,016,000 below the request. Within this 

total, the recommendation includes $1,577,427,000 for Worldwide 

Security Upgrades, which is $235,669,000 above the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and $70,573,000 below the request. Security 

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Enhancing diplomatic staffing and readiness 

The Committee recommendation continues the build-up of civilian diplomatic personnel begun in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–252). The Committee concurs with 

the view of the Secretary of State that investments in well-trained 

diplomatic and development personnel will yield great dividends 

over time. The Committee also understands that an investment in 

diplomacy and development is much less expensive, and often 

yields longer lasting results, than military operations for achieving 

sustainable peace and stability. To this end, the Committee recommendation includes $541,543,000 under this heading, and 1,030 

new positions, to further expand the Department’s core diplomatic 

capacity, including both personnel and essential physical infrastructure, and to address growing security requirements. The 

amount recommended is $126,642,000 below the request, after accounting for $38,500,000 already made available in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) for Afghanistan air mobility assets and security training facilities consolidation. Coupled with the 527 new positions funded under this heading in fiscal year 2009, the Committee recommendation helps to 

achieve the Secretary’s goal of increasing the Foreign Service workforce at the Department of State by 25 percent by the end of 2013. 

The Committee urges the Secretary of State to give priority to overseas requirements when allocating new positions. The Committee 

also directs the Department of State to provide quarterly reports 

to the Committees on Appropriations on the status of hiring, training, and deploying new personnel to domestic and overseas posts. 

The table below outlines the position increases assumed in the recommendation. 

SUMMARY OF NEW POSITIONS—DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS (D&CP) 

Category FY2009 Request 

Committee recommendation 

Human Resources Initiative ................................................................................................ 520 565 565 

Other Overseas Programs ................................................................................................... 0 123 84 

Public Diplomacy (non-add) ...................................................................................... 20 20 20 

Diplomatic Policy and Support ........................................................................................... 0 114 88 

Worldwide Security Protection .................................................................................... 7 340 293 

Subtotal—D&CP ............................................................................................... 527 1,142 1,030 

Funds made available under the heading shall be allocated as 

follows and are subject to the terms and conditions of section 7019 

concerning allocations and notifications. 

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity Request 

Committee 

recommenda- tion Change 

Human Resources ................................................................................................... 2,676,087 2,667,130 ¥8,957 

Public Diplomacy (non-add) .......................................................................... 138,075 138,075 0 

Worldwide Security Protection (non-add) ...................................................... 229,797 220,840 ¥8,957 

Overseas Programs ................................................................................................. 2,777,479 2,497,158 ¥280,321 

Public Diplomacy and International Information Programs (non-add) ........ 381,800 381,800 0 


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DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity Request 

Committee 

recommendation Change 

Diplomatic Policy and Support ............................................................................... 917,917 892,012 ¥25,905 

Security Programs ................................................................................................... 2,588,533 2,172,700 ¥415,833 

Worldwide Security Protection (non-add) ...................................................... 1,418,203 1,356,587 ¥61,616 

Total, Diplomatic and Consular Programs ........................................... 8,960,016 8,229,000 ¥731,016 

Total, Worldwide Security Protection .................................................... 1,648,000 1,577,427 ¥70,573 

Total, Public Diplomacy ........................................................................ 519,875 519,875 0 

Fees and transfers 

The Committee recommendation also includes the language re- quested which: (1) permits not to exceed $10,000,000 to be transferred to the Emergencies in the ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Service’’ 

account for emergency evacuations and terrorism rewards; (2) provides $1,653,305 in fees collected from other Executive Branch 

agencies and $490,000 from reserves for lease or use of facilities at 

the International Center Complex, as authorized by law; (3) provides not to exceed $15,000 from reimbursements, surcharges, and 

fees for use of Blair House facilities in accordance with the State 

Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956; (4) requires notification 

of Congress before processing licenses for the export of satellites to 

China; and (5) makes not to exceed $6,000,000 in fee collections 

available until expended for various activities. 

Border Security Program 

In addition to the funds appropriated under this heading, an esti- mated $1,657,515,000 will become available through authorized 

fees and surcharges for the Department’s Border Security program, 

of which $858,000,000 is available through collection of Machine 

Readable Visa (MRV) fees, $374,415,000 is available through the 

collection of the Western Hemisphere Travel Surcharge, 

$40,000,000 is available through Fraud Prevention fees, and 

$385,100,000 is available through the Enhanced Border Security 

Program fees and Visa Fraud fees. The total amount is an increase 

of $45,034,000 above the projected fiscal year 2009 level and will 

accommodate 45 additional fee-funded positions. 

Worldwide Security Protection 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,577,427,000, for 

Worldwide Security Protection within the Diplomatic and Consular 

Programs account, which is $235,669,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and $70,573,000 below the request. Funding is provided for ongoing security activities for diplomatic and development 

personnel, including guard services, physical security equipment, 

armored vehicles, chemical and biological programs, personnel, 

training, and wireless communications. 

The Worldwide Security Protection (WSP) program provides the 

core funding for the protection of life, property, and information of 

the Department of State. WSP funding supports a worldwide guard 

force protecting overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic facilities. Security staffing of more than 1,500 personnel are 

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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. Within the amount provided, $1,364,288,000 is to fund ongoing 

activities, including the regularization of 106 positions for Iraq and 

Afghanistan that were initially funded through supplemental appropriations. In addition, the recommendation includes 

$213,139,000 for an estimated 293 additional security positions to 

help the Department respond to the growing challenges in the security environments at posts around the world, including up to 31 

additional positions to support Mission requirements worldwide 

and 115 additional positions for the second year of the Visa and 

Passport Security Plan. Funds also are provided for program increases in overseas protective operations, the local guard program, 

emergency preparedness, personnel training, security training and 

technology, and other initiatives to support the worldwide security 

infrastructure. 

Funding Directives 

Human Resource Initiative.—Within the funds provided under this heading, $124,923,000, and 565 positions, are for phase II of 

the Human Resources Initiative, which is the same as the request. 

The majority of the new positions funded in 2009 were for building 

a training capacity, or complement, to avoid significant vacancies 

at posts while employees are in training for periods of up to two 

years. The fiscal year 2010 funds provided for the Initiative will 

continue the expansion of the training capacity, increase the Department’s representation on interagency and Defense staffs, and 

augment the overseas diplomatic presence at strategic posts worldwide. 

Overseas Programs, and Diplomatic Policy and Support.—The 

recommendation also includes $203,481,000, and 172 positions, for 

the expansion of diplomatic capacity and resources at posts in Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Near East, 

South Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere and to begin to 

address the nearly 26 percent vacancy rate in domestic Foreign and 

Civil Service positions. The Committee recognizes the need for additional domestic positions, but urges the Secretary to give priority 

to overseas assignments in allocating these new positions. Funds 

are made available in the recommendation to expand the ongoing 

work of the offices and bureaus of the Department, including: expanded operations at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center; 

the ongoing operation and maintenance costs for the Departmentmanaged air transport in Afghanistan; expanded public diplomacy 

programs; the United States assessment for participation in the 

2010 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference; 

increased activities of the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism; and the Office of the Secretary. 

Minority recruitment and hiring.—The Committee supports the 

continuation of the educational partnerships developed between the 

Department of State and community colleges and universities that 

focus on recruiting and preparing students from various institutions with large minority populations for positions in the United 

States Foreign Service. These programs assist the Department of 

State’s ongoing efforts to increase minority hiring and diversity by 


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facilitating the preparation of non-traditional and minority students for careers in the Foreign Service and the Department of 

State. The Committee expects the Department of State to prioritize 

the building of diversity in both the Foreign and Civil Services. 

Intelligence and research.—The Committee recommendation includes the full request of $62,879,000 for the Bureau of Intelligence 

and Research, which is $3,061,000, and 15 positions, above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level. 

Iraq operations.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,149,000,000 for diplomatic operations in Iraq. This is in addition 

to $366,000,000 made available in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) for operations in fiscal year 

2010. 

Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP).— 

The Committee recommendation includes the requested level of 

$5,010,000 and two new positions for the Office to Monitor and 

Combat Trafficking in Persons. 

Public Diplomacy programs.—The Committee again has 

prioritized public diplomacy programs within the Diplomatic and 

Consular Programs account. For fiscal year 2010, the recommendation provides $519,875,000 for Public Diplomacy programs under 

this account, which is $125,069,000 above the fiscal year 2009 level 

and the same as the request. The Committee recognizes the importance of the professionalization of Foreign Service Officers with 

skills in public diplomacy and encourages the Department to expand training and opportunities for advancement within the Department of State for individuals with these skills. In addition, the 

Committee appreciates the work of the United States Advisory 

Commission on Public Diplomacy and their work to improve the 

Department of State’s capacity to conduct effective public diplomacy activities. 

The recommended increase should support at least 20 new public 

diplomacy positions overseas and domestically, as well as allow for 

an increase in the number of locally-engaged overseas staff positions. 

The amounts provided will fund an expansion of targeted outreach programs, including youth enrichment programs designed to 

reach underprivileged children between the ages of 8 and 14 in key 

countries in order to thwart the spread of extremism. Funds also 

will continue programs begun with emergency supplemental appropriations provided in fiscal year 2007, including the Department of 

State’s public diplomacy video production team, the counterterrorism communication center, and the digital outreach team focused on engaging Arabic language websites to impart accurate information and counter misinformation about the United States. 

Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.—The Committee recognizes the important role played by the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues in implementing Tibet programs and policies. The 

Committee urges the Secretary to continue to provide support for 

the Coordinator to carry out the broad responsibilities detailed in 

section 621(d) of Public Law 107–228, as well as for convening coordinating meetings for appropriate United States Government 

agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and representatives of 

the Tibetan leadership. 


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Other Issues and Directives 

Compensation for victims of terrorism.—The Committee shares 

the abiding concern voiced by victims of terrorism and their families of the need for the United States Government to provide timely 

compensation. As a first step in addressing this concern, the Committee appropriated $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2008 to be available 

until expended, for compensation to the families of members of the 

Foreign Service or other United States Government employees, or 

their dependents, who were killed in terrorist attacks since 1979. 

The obligation of that funding, however, is subject to the enactment 

of authorizing legislation. The eligibility, structure, and amounts of 

a compensation program need to be considered carefully prior to 

the provision of the funds. The Committee notes that notwithstanding prior direction to the Department of State to provide a 

legislative proposal, no such legislation has been brought forward 

to date. The Committee again directs the Department of State to 

develop a comprehensive legislative proposal and forward it to the 

committees of jurisdiction to provide just and equitable compensation for victims of international terrorism and their surviving family members, including United States Foreign Service, military, 

Foreign Service nationals, and civil servants. 

Hague Convention.—The Committee recommendation includes 

bill language requiring the Secretary of State, consistent with existing law and regulation, to notify the member of the House of 

Representatives representing the district of a left-behind parent 

when the parent reports an international child abduction to the Department of State and requiring the Department to maintain a 

computerized data tracking system for such reported abduction 

cases. The language also provides that the requirements shall not 

apply to cases where the reporting parent does not consent to the 

use of the information for notification and data tracking purposes. 

International Adoptions.—The Committee remains concerned 

about the high number and indefinite status of pending international adoptions, particularly of Guatemalan and Vietnamese 

children. The Committee is troubled that it has not yet received the 

report on this subject requested in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–8) and 

urges the Secretary to submit such report expeditiously. The Committee also encourages the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development 

to continue to support efforts to build capacity in countries, such 

as Guatemala, to implement and enforce existing adoption laws 

and regulations. 

Non-immigrant visa renewals.—The Committee understands that 

a significant number of non-immigrant visas issued during 1998– 

2002 will expire over the next few years and that the Department 

of State is expected to face a surge in visa renewals. The Committee directs that the Secretary of State prepare and submit to 

the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, a plan for handling nonimmigrant visa renewals, with particular focus on the southwest border, especially those 

border regions that do not have a United States consulate. 

North Korea.—The Committee urges the Special Representative 

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issues, to prioritize the issues involving Korean divided families, 

and to, if necessary, appoint a coordinator for such families. 

Science programs.—The Committee commends the Secretary of 

State for sustaining a variety of science fellowship programs in the 

Department of State, including the American Association for the 

Advancement of Science science-diplomacy fellows, the professional 

society fellows, and the recently established Jefferson Fellows Program. The Committee urges continued support for these valuable 

programs, which attract qualified, non-traditional employees into 

the Department. 

The Committee also applauds the Office of Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary of State for continuing to promote 

the essential role of science and technology in diplomacy, and encourages the Department of State to continue to increase science 

and technology capacity and literacy within the Department of 

State as well as the role of science and technology in our nation’s 

foreign policy. The Committee requests that the Secretary of State 

be prepared to report during the hearings on the fiscal year 2011 

request on the progress made during fiscal year 2010 to increase 

science and technology capacity and literacy within the Department. 

Secure passports.—The Committee supports the Department of 

State’s aim to issue United States passports that secure the user’s 

identity in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. The Committee urges the Department of 

State to begin implementation at the earliest date possible of next 

generation passports that further secure an individual’s information by two way authentication with the passport reader so that 

the information remains locked and secure from fraudulent readers. 

Special Envoy for Sudan.—The Committee supports the work of 

the Special Envoy for Sudan and provides sufficient funding for 

staffing needs. 

CIVILIAN STABILIZATION INITIATIVE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $45,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 323,272,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥198,272,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 80,000,000 1 In addition to the amount above, $30,000,000 was appropriated in title II of the Department of State, 

Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 (division H of Public Law 111–8) for 

USAID’s portion of the Civilian Stabilization Initiative (CSI) and $65,000,000 was appropriated in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110–161) to begin the stand-up of CSI. 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $155,000,000 

for Civilian Stabilization Initiative (CSI), of which $125,000,000 is 

made available under this heading and $30,000,000 is made available under the same heading in title II of this Act for the United 

States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) portion of 

the CSI. The recommendation is consistent with the funding structure for fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The fiscal year 2010 budget requested $323,272,000 for CSI, all under this heading. 

The CSI creates an interagency civilian response capability with 

active, standby and reserve components, in order to ensure readiness for national security challenges of reconstruction and stabilization. As of June 2009, there were 40 members of the Active 

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The Department projects that the full 250 member Active Response 

Corps will be on board by the end of the calendar year. Funds 

made available under the heading shall be allocated as follows and 

are subject to the terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning 

allocations and notifications. 

CIVILIAN STABILIZATION INITIATIVE 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Salaries, benefits and other personnel costs for Active Response Corps ...... 32,320 22,784 ¥9,536 

Training for Active and Standby Response Corps ........................................... 21,813 17,033 ¥4,780 

Civilian Reserve Corps ...................................................................................... 52,389 0 ¥52,389 

Equipment Acquisition ...................................................................................... 70,191 25,318 ¥44,873 

Deployments ...................................................................................................... 103,396 28,550 ¥74,846 

Deployment Center ............................................................................................ 7,187 0 ¥7,187 

CRC Operations Support ................................................................................... 11,234 8,023 ¥3,211 

S/CRS Policy and Planning ............................................................................... 24,742 23,292 ¥1,450 

Subtotal, Civilian Stabilization Initiative—Department of State ........... 323,272 125,000 ¥198,272 

As with fiscal year 2009, funds made available for CSI in fiscal 

year 2010 are to be allocated only for the 250 member Active Response Corps and the Standby Response Corps, to support the 

training, equipment acquisition, deployments and operations of 

such corps, and for the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction 

and Stabilization. The Committee recommendation does not include 

funding to implement the civilian reserve corps portion of the Initiative. The Committee believes that the first priority is to build up 

the internal reconstruction and stabilization capabilities of the Department of State and USAID before undertaking an expansion of 

the Initiative to include nongovernmental personnel. The recommendation also continues a proviso requiring the Secretary of 

State and the USAID Administrator to submit a coordinated joint 

spending plan and integrated strategy for funds made available for 

CSI in this Act. The Committee recommendation does not include 

either the enhanced transfer authority or the expanded personnel 

authority requested under the heading for fiscal year 2010. Finally, 

the Secretary of State is directed to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing, within fifteen days following the deployment of a unit of the civilian response corps, regarding the destination, size, composition, and expected duration of deployment of the 

unit. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $71,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 160,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 160,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 89,000,000 1 In addition to the amount above, $290,000,000 was made available for fiscal year 2009 in the American 

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111–5. 

The Committee recommendation includes $160,000,000 for Cap- ital Investment Fund, which is $89,000,000 above the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and the same as the request. These funds are 

in addition to an estimated $120,000,000 in expedited passport fees 

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ernization effort, for a total of $280,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 for 

support of the Department of State’s Information Technology Strategic Plan. The Committee notes that the significant increase in direct appropriations is necessary due to a 58 percent reduction in 

the estimated passport fee revenue between fiscal years 2008 and 

2010. In addition, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 

2009 included $290,000,000 for critical investments and job creation under this heading. 

The funds made available will be used to provide: greater integration and collaboration among more than 40 civilian agencies 

with overseas operations; improvements in efficiency and customer 

service through the consolidation and centralization of information 

technology services; modernized critical administrative and financial management systems; increased access to critical information 

resources for Department personnel; and strengthened information 

technology security. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $118,122,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 100,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 100,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥18,122,000 1The enacted level includes $83,122,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$57,000,000 from Public Law 110–252, $2,000,000 from Public Law 111–5, and $24,122,000 from Public Law 

111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 under 

this heading for support of the oversight personnel and activities 

of Office of Inspector General at the Department of State (OIG), 

the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR), and 

the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction 

(SIGAR), which is $18,122,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted 

level and the same as the request. Within the total, the recommendation includes $54,000,000 for the OIG, $23,000,000 for the 

SIGIR and $23,000,000 for the SIGAR. The Committee notes that 

$7,000,000 was included in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 

2009 (Public Law 111–XXX) for both the SIGIR and the SIGAR, 

which is available for obligation through fiscal year 2010. 

The Committee recommendation includes language, as in previous years, waiving the statutory requirement that every post be 

inspected every five years, in order to provide greater flexibility to 

the Inspector General to use resources in the most critical areas. 

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $538,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 633,243,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥33,243,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 62,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $600,000,000 for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, which is $62,000,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $33,243,000 below the 

request. 

Funding provided under this heading supports international educational, professional, and cultural exchange programs, including 

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trative costs. These exchanges are a critical investment in our nation’s public diplomacy effort. They involve one-on-one contact between American citizens and foreign nationals and help foster understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures. 

Funds made available under the heading shall be allocated as 

follows and are subject to the terms and conditions of section 7019 

concerning allocations and notifications. 

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program/Activity Request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Change 

Academic Programs 

Fulbright Program ............................................................................................................... 253,826 250,599 ¥3,227 

Global Academic Exchanges 

Educational Advising and Student Services ............................................................. 12,908 12,908 0 

English Language Programs ...................................................................................... 50,207 42,207 ¥8,000 

Subtotal—Global Academic Exchanges ........................................................... 63,115 55,115 ¥8,000 

Special Academic Exchanges 

Regional Graduate Fellowships ................................................................................. 22,660 22,660 0 

American Overseas Research Centers ....................................................................... 4,145 4,145 0 

South Pacific Exchanges ........................................................................................... 500 500 0 

Timor-Leste Exchanges .............................................................................................. 500 500 0 

Mobility (Disability) Exchange Clearinghouse ........................................................... 500 500 0 

Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program ............................................... 10,420 9,200 ¥1,220 

George Mitchell Fellowship Program ......................................................................... 500 500 0 

University of Miami Hemispheric Program ................................................................ 500 500 0 

Tibet Fund .................................................................................................................. 750 750 0 

Subtotal—Special Academic Exchanges .......................................................... 40,475 39,255 ¥1,220 

Total—Academic Programs .............................................................................. 357,416 344,969 ¥12,447 

Professional and Cultural Exchanges 

International Visitor Leadership Program ........................................................................... 96,308 90,211 ¥6,097 

Citizen Exchange Programs ................................................................................................ 103,805 82,377 ¥21,428 

Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges 

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program ................................................................. 4,166 3,700 ¥466 

Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program ................................................................................... 1,902 1,902 0 

Irish Institute ...................................................................................................................... 1,020 1,020 0 

Ngwang Choephel Fellows (Tibet) ...................................................................................... 650 650 0 

Youth Science Leadership Institute of the Americas ......................................................... 150 150 0 

Institute for Representative Government ............................................................................ 496 496 0 

Pakistan Literacy Training Program ................................................................................... 375 375 0 

Subtotal—Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges ................................ 8,759 8,293 ¥466 

Total—Professional and Cultural Exchanges .................................................. 208,872 180,881 ¥27,991 

One-Time Grants Program .................................................................................................. 0 8,000 8,000 

Program Evaluation ............................................................................................................ 6,374 5,569 ¥805 

Exchanges Support ............................................................................................................. 60,581 60,581 0 

Total—Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs .................................... 633,243 600,000 ¥33,243 

The Committee urges the Secretary of State to continue funding 

of the Future Leaders Exchange programs, the American-Serbia 

and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange, the Junior Faculty 

Development program, the Youth Exchange and Study-Afghanistan 

program, the Language, Technology, Math and Science Exchange, 

the Educational Advising Centers, the Teachers of Critical Languages program, the National Security Language Initiative Youth 

Program, and Educational Advising in Eurasia. 


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The Committee urges the Department to continue to support the 

citizen exchange activities of Sister Cities International, including 

efforts to increase exchanges with communities in Africa and in 

countries with significant Muslim populations. The Committee also 

urges the Department to continue the ongoing partnership with 

Special Olympics through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellowship 

Program. 

Exchanges with the Caribbean 

The Committee continues its strong support for expanded cultural, educational, and professional exchanges between the United 

States and the Caribbean. The Committee recognizes that such 

people-to-people exchanges with the region are an important tool 

for developing understanding between communities and enhancing 

regional security. The Committee also encourages the Department 

of State to consider supporting international exchange programs 

with students and professionals from Cuba. 

Exchanges with Tibet 

The Tibetan Fulbright Scholarship Program has provided support to almost 300 Tibetan students and professionals seeking 

higher education and professional training at United States universities. The Committee strongly supports these exchanges with Tibet 

and has included the $750,000 requested for the Tibetan Scholarship Program in fiscal year 2010. In addition, the Committee recommendation includes not less than $650,000 for the Ngwang 

Choephel Fellows program, which is the same as the request. 

Fee limitation 

The Committee recommendation includes a limitation of not to 

exceed $5,000,000 on the use of fees or other payments received 

from or in connection with English teaching, educational advising 

and counseling, and exchange visitor programs as authorized by 

law. This is the same as the fiscal year 2009 level and the request. 

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) 

The Committee recommendation includes $90,211,000 for the 

International Visitor Leadership Program, which is $11,000,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 program level. Each year, more than 

4,000 emerging leaders from over 180 countries participate in this 

program. The Committee recommendation includes an increase in 

funding in response to the request of United States missions worldwide to expand the number of strategically important leaders who 

participate in IVLP exchanges. 

Professional and cultural exchange programs 

Within the increase provided for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, the Committee intends that at least $5,000,000 be allocated to expand exchange programs and activities in the visual 

arts, performing arts, film, arts education, arts management, and 

cultural studies. The Committee encourages the Department of 

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Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation 

The Committee is aware that legislation to authorize several of 

the recommendations of the Congressionally-chartered Commission 

on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program passed 

the House of Representatives. The Committee will review funding 

for these activities once the new authorities are enacted into law, 

including authorities authorizing appropriations for the Senator 

Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation. 

Spending plan 

The Committee expects that a proposal for the programmatic and 

geographic distribution of available resources (including unobligated balances and recoveries) will be submitted through the normal reprogramming process not later than 60 days after enactment 

of this Act. The Committee expects that the overall funding distribution will conform to the programmatic guidance above. 

Special Grants—One-time Grants Program 

In addition to funding provided to support academic and cultural 

exchanges requested in the budget or those funded annually by the 

Committee, the Committee recommendation includes $8,000,000 for 

the one-time special educational, professional, and cultural exchange grants program begun in fiscal year 2008. Exchange proposals should be for funding to support the actual exchange of people, and not for operational support of an organization or institution. 

The Department of State should review and award proposals on 

a competitive basis that meet appropriate guidelines and qualifications established by the Department of State that are consistent 

with the underlying statutory authority for exchange programs. 

Grants may be supported for up to $500,000 for each award. The 

Department of State should prepare and issue the solicitation for 

proposals not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act. 

The Secretary is encouraged to consider the following proposals 

for this competitive program: 

• Arkansas State University for exchanges with the Middle East 

and East Asian countries; 

• Associated Colleges of the South for faculty and student exchange programs in critical languages and cultures; 

• Monmouth University School of Social Work for exchange programs in Africa around anti-trafficking issues; 

• Project Children for exchange programs with Ireland; 

• Roosevelt University South Africa Campus, for cultural and 

historical exchanges; 

• South African Washington Internship Programs for exchanges 

with higher education institutions in South Africa; 

• Spelman College for critical language academic exchanges with 

China; 

• Strengthening America’s Image for citizen exchange programs 

with cities in Muslim majority countries; 

• United Planet for exchanges in Africa, the Middle East, and 

South Asia; 

• University of Iowa for an international writing exchange program; 


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• University of Kentucky College of Law for faculty and student 

exchanges; and • Levin Institute for a United States-China environmental exchange program. 

REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $8,175,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 8,175,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,175,000 

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $8,175,000 for Representation Allowances authorized by section 905 of the Foreign 

Service Act of 1980, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 level 

and the request. These funds are used to reimburse Foreign Service Officers for expenditures incurred in their official capacities 

abroad in establishing and maintaining relations with officials of 

foreign governments and appropriate members of local communities. The Department of State shall submit a quarterly report to 

the Committees on Appropriations containing detailed information 

on the allotment and expenditure of this appropriation. 

PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $22,814,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 27,159,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 28,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... 1,341,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 5,686,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $28,500,000 for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials, which is $5,686,000 above 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $1,341,000 above the request. 

This account reimburses 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, once funds are made available for that purpose. The Committee expects the Department of State to treat all 

submissions diligently and provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a timely basis if claims are fully justified. 

Included is $25,830,000 for the reimbursement of eligible costs of 

providing extraordinary protection of the United Nations, other 

international organizations, foreign missions and officials in New 

York. In addition, $2,670,000 is for the reimbursement of eligible 

costs associated with the special security requirements born by municipalities hosting diplomatic delegations and officials, and visiting 

foreign dignitaries throughout the rest of the United States. The 

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tion of American States 35th General Assembly Session in June 

2005 when allocating these funds. 

The Committee requests that the Department of State prepare 

and submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report on the 

amount of claims for extraordinary protective services that have 

been submitted by eligible jurisdictions and certified as meeting 

the program requirements and the amount of unobligated funds 

available to pay such claims. The report should be submitted not 

later than 60 days after enactment of this Act and every six 

months thereafter. 

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $2,669,369,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,815,050,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,724,150,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥90,900,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥945,219,000 1The enacted level includes $962,800,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including $41,300,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $921,500,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes a total appropriation of 

$1,724,150,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, which is $945,219,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted 

level and $90,900,000 below the request. The Committee notes that 

$90,900,000 of the fiscal year 2010 request was made available in 

the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) in 

an effort to accelerate the completion of safe and secure office and 

housing for diplomatic and development personnel in Peshawar, 

Pakistan. 

The recommendation designates $847,300,000 as available only 

for priority worldwide security upgrades, acquisition, and construction and $876,850,000 for other maintenance, construction, and operations costs. 

This account provides funds to manage United States Government real property overseas, maintain Government-owned and 

long-term leased properties at approximately 265 posts, and to 

lease office and functional facilities and residential units, not only 

for the Department of State, but also for all United States Government employees overseas. 

Worldwide Security Upgrades (WSU).—The Committee recommendation includes $752,800,000 for capital security construction. The funds made available for WSU projects will continue the 

multi-year capital security program of constructing new secure replacement facilities for the Department of State’s most vulnerable 

embassies and consulates and providing additional compound security measures and upgrades. In addition to these funds, 

$921,500,000 was appropriated in the Supplemental Appropriations 

Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) for the worldwide security upgrade 

program for construction of safe and secure facilities in Pakistan, 

of which $90,900,000 is contained in the fiscal year 2010 budget request for housing and offices in Peshawar. 

The Committee expects that projects undertaken under this program will address the security needs of the highest priority facilities consistent with the top priority security vulnerabilities as identified by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and all projects should 

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standards. The Committee expects that worldwide security upgrade 

funds will be used only for projects that meet these specifications. 

Since 2001, 64 new facilities have been constructed under the 

program and another 32 facilities are under design or construction. 

These 96 facilities represent almost half of the 195 facilities identified for replacement following the bombings in Nairobi and Dar es 

Salaam in 1998. 

The Committee recommendation also includes $94,500,000, 

which is the same as the request, to continue the compound security upgrade program. The Committee understands that this program includes the installation of forced entry/ballistic resistant roof 

hatches, vault doors and power-assisted vehicle barriers, and other 

similar measures. The Committee expects that this funding will 

also provide physical security improvements to residential compounds and other locations where American citizens gather. Priority should be given to residential and compound security. 

The Committee recommendation includes a provision (Sec. 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. 

Capital Security Cost Sharing Program.—The Committee continues to support the Capital Security Cost Sharing Program. 

Under this program, all agencies that have staff overseas under 

Chief of Mission authority pay a fair share of the cost of urgent, 

security-driven capital projects undertaken to replace embassies 

and consulates at the most vulnerable posts. The goals of this program are twofold. First, the program accelerates the replacement 

of unsafe, unsecured, and outdated diplomatic facilities that are 

used overseas by United States Government agencies. This is 

planned as a 14-year effort to replace vulnerable embassy and consulate facilities with new compounds that fully comply with statutory security requirements. Second, the program creates incentives 

within all government departments and agencies to scrutinize and 

‘‘right-size’’ their overseas presence to avoid unnecessary costs and 

security risks. Each agency with staff overseas under Chief of Mission authority has built into their fiscal year 2010 budget request, 

an annual contribution towards construction of new secure diplomatic facilities based on the number of positions overseas and the 

type of space occupied. These contributions do not take the place 

of Department of State contributions, which are also growing, but 

create a larger, shared funding pool to accelerate replacement. 

The recommendation assumes a total program level of 

$1,309,100,000 in fiscal year 2010 for Capital Security Construction, including $752,800,000 under this account, and $556,300,000 

from other reimbursements, including $454,593,000 from non-State 

agencies, based on positions worldwide. The Committee believes 

that strong interagency coordination and cooperation is critical to 

the achievement of program goals and encourages the Department 

of State to ensure that the management of this program is inclusive, cooperative, and transparent. 

Operation and maintenance.—The Committee recommendation 

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which is $75,506,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

the same as the request. 

Spending plan.—The Committee requests the Secretary of State 

to submit a spending plan for authorized activities under this heading in fiscal year 2010, not later than 60 days after enactment of 

this Act. The plan should include all resources available to the Department in fiscal year 2010 for operations, maintenance, and construction. 

Assets management.—The Committee understands that the Department of State expects to realize an estimated $570,265,000 in 

assets management funds over the fiscal year 2009 and 2010 period. The Committee expects that these funds will be used for opportunity purchases to replace uneconomical leases and for other 

priority capital acquisition purposes. In addition, as in previous 

years, the Committee expects that assets management funds will 

continue to be allocated, to the maximum extent practicable, to address security construction needs. Any use of these or additional 

assets management funds in fiscal year 2010 is subject to reprogramming. In addition, with respect to the requirement that a 

reprogramming for any major new start be submitted, the Committee understands that requirement to mean that any rehabilitation or construction projects involving an Ambassador’s residence 

will be subject to the requirement. In addition to regular reporting 

provided to the Committee on acquisition and disposal of overseas 

property, the Department of State shall include in the spending 

plan for fiscal year 2010 a listing of all properties disposed of, or 

in process for disposal, along with the associated actual or anticipated proceeds of sale. 

The recommendation continues language carried in the bill in 

previous years that prohibits funds from being used for acquisition 

of furniture, furnishings, and generators for other departments and 

agencies. 

EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $9,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 10,000,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 to enable 

the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in 

the Diplomatic and Consular Service, which is $1,000,000 above 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

Funding provided in this account is available until expended. 

The Committee recommendation carries forward the authority to 

transfer up to $1,000,000 from this account to the Repatriation 

Loans Program Account that was included in the fiscal year 2009 

Act and requested in the budget. This authority will ensure an adequate level of resources for loans to American citizens through the 

Repatriation Loans Program Account should that account require 

additional funds in fiscal year 2010 due to an unanticipated increase in the number of loans. 

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fairs. The Committee recommendation provides funds 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 safe-haven 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. 

BUYING POWER MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $5,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 10,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥2,500,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 2,500,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $7,500,000 for Buying 

Power Maintenance Account, which is $2,500,000 above the fiscal 

year 2009 enacted level and $2,500,000 below the request. Funds 

in this account are available until expended and are to assist the 

Department of State in the management of exchange rate losses in 

the cost of overseas operations. 

REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $1,353,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,450,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,450,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 97,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,450,000 for the Repatriation Loans Program Account, of which $739,000 for the subsidy cost of repatriation loans and $711,000 for administrative 

costs of the program as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 2671, which is a 

combined $97,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the 

same as the request. 

This account provides emergency loans to assist destitute Americans abroad who have no other source of funds to return to the 

United States. 

PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $16,840,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 21,174,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 21,174,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 4,334,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $21,174,000 for Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan, which is $4,334,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. The recommendation, combined with funds derived from visa 

fee revenues and other reimbursements will provide the amount 

needed to cover direct and indirect operating expenses. Any remaining funds will be set aside for special projects and consular 

service upgrades. 

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thorizes 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 

with the American Institute in Taiwan to carry out these activities. 

PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY

FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $157,100,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 158,900,000 

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

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 1,800,000 

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

is $1,800,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same 

as the request. 

This appropriation, which is considered mandatory for budget 

scorekeeping purposes, is authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 

1980, and 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 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,604,400,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,797,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,697,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥100,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 92,600,000 1The enacted level includes $75,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 from Public 

Law 110–252. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,697,000,000 for Contributions to International Organizations, which is $92,600,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $100,000,000 below 

the request. 

The amount provided in the bill is intended for payment of obligations incurred as a result of United States membership in international organizations as authorized by conventions, treaties, or 

specific Acts of Congress for fiscal year 2010. The amount provides 

funding for the assessed costs of the 45 international organizations, 

including the United Nations (UN) and affiliated agencies, the 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the related North 

Atlantic Assembly, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the 

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 

the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International War Crimes Tribunals for Rwanda 

and the former Yugoslavia, the Organization of American States 

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Synchronization of deferred payments 

The Committee recommendation includes $75,049,000 for synchronization of deferred payments, which is $100,000,000 below the 

request. The Committee directs the Department to provide a report 

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

United States deferred payments for each of the organizations 

funded under this heading. The Committee encourages the Department to allocate funding provided for synchronization efforts in fiscal year 2010 to organizations whose missions are critical to protecting United States national security interests, including NATO, 

the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the 

IAEA, and PAHO. 

Reform and budget discipline 

The Committee continues to support the comprehensive reassessment of United States membership in each of the 45 international 

organizations supported by this account and continues to insist on 

reform and budget discipline as a priority for all of the international organizations for which the United States is a participant, 

including the development of processes to evaluate, prioritize, and, 

when necessary, terminate programs. The Committee believes that 

the onus is on each international organization and the Department 

of State representatives to those organizations to reduce overall 

budgets by eliminating duplicative activities, excessive administrative costs, and inefficient operations. The Committee expects the 

Department to take immediate action to evaluate and prioritize 

United States participation in, and funding for, international organizations in accordance with policy goals. The Committee directs 

the Department to refrain from entering into new commitments 

without a commensurate increase in resources. 

United Nations reform 

The Committee continues to encourage the Department of State 

and the United States Mission to the UN to keep all aspects of UN 

reform high on the agenda, and to work in conjunction with other 

UN member states to achieve the most effective and efficient UN 

possible. The Committee continues to monitor closely the management reform efforts initiated by the Secretary-General to identify 

overlapping and outdated mandates to make the UN more efficient, 

accountable and transparent. The Committee commends the Secretary-General’s policy of placing financial disclosure information 

for senior UN officials on the UN’s public website. The Committee 

considers this initiative to be an important step toward improving 

accountability and transparency, and strengthening the focus on 

managing for results. The Committee understands that the functions of the Procurement Task Force have been absorbed under the 

Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The Committee expects the Department of State to encourage and support the UN’s 

commitment to build a strong and lasting capability to investigate 

waste, fraud and abuse. The Committee strongly encourages continued support for an independent OIOS to improve internal controls, efficiency and effectiveness of the UN. 


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United Nations regular budget 

The Committee has continued prior year language requiring that 

any proposal to increase funding for any UN program without identifying an offsetting decrease in the UN budget be communicated 

to the Committees on Appropriations in advance of the formal notification, consideration, and adoption of such a proposal in the General Assembly. 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization 

The Committee notes, with approval, the efforts of the Department of State and the United States delegation to establish a cap 

on the cost of the NATO Headquarters project, but the Committee 

is concerned that costs continue to increase and the schedule for 

completion continues to slip. The Committee directs the Department of State to control the costs of this facility and to ensure the 

facility meets the necessary security requirements. The Committee 

understands that an agreement between the Department of Defense and the Department of State as to the allocation of construction costs of the United States contribution to the project has been 

completed and directs that these departments complete a similar 

agreement on the allocation of costs for the ‘‘fit-out’’ of United 

States Mission space within the new Headquarters building. To 

date, the Committee has provided $74,000,000 for the NATO Headquarters project. The Department of State is directed to keep the 

Committee apprised of progress on this matter. 

International Atomic Energy Agency 

The Committee recommendation includes the full requested 

funding for the United States assessment for the IAEA in fiscal 

year 2010. 

UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 

The Committee recommendation includes the full requested 

funding for the United States assessment for UNESCO in fiscal 

year 2010. The Committee supports UNESCO’s work related to the 

quality of basic education, in particular the development and testing of globally acceptable standards. The Committee commends 

USAID and the Department of State for their continued cooperation with UNESCO on priority areas, including education and literacy, teacher training particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, clean 

water, natural disaster preparedness, including tsunami warning 

systems, civic education, and press freedom. 

Pan American Health Organization 

The Committee recommendation includes the full requested 

funding for the United States assessment for PAHO. The Committee notes that PAHO plays an important role in addressing 

health issues in the Western Hemisphere, such as the H1N1 influenza virus, that have a direct and indirect impact on the health 

and well-being of the citizens of the United States. 

Voting practices of the United Nations 

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ing Iran, Israel, Sudan, and Zimbabwe, as well as on UN reform. 

The Committee expects this report not later than 120 days after 

enactment of this Act. 

Americans working in the United Nations 

The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue 

efforts to increase the number of qualified Americans employed by 

the UN and other international organizations. The Committee recognizes that Americans provide many skills that can contribute to 

making the UN more efficient, effective, and accountable. The Committee remains dismayed that the representation of Americans in 

UN posts, in relation to geographic distribution, has remained relatively flat since 2001. 

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level1 ......................................................... $2,388,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 2,260,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,125,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥135,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥263,500,000 1The enacted level includes $871,500,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$150,500,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $721,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,125,000,000 for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, which is 

$263,500,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$135,000,000 below the request. The Committee provides funding 

for the Somalia logistics package within the voluntary peacekeeping account. 

The Committee continues to underscore the importance of UN 

peacekeeping missions, which preserve peace and stability in troubled regions of the world for a fraction of what it would cost the 

United States Armed Forces to undertake. The Committee urges 

the Department of State to give priority funding consideration for 

the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic and 

Chad (MINURCAT) and the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during allocation of resources. 

The Committee continues language requiring certification that 

American manufacturers and suppliers are provided equal procurement opportunities, and language making a portion of appropriations under this account available for two fiscal years. 

Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) 

The Committee continues to support the efforts of the UN’s OIOS 

to identify waste, fraud and abuse, including sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations, and to recommend specific reforms to ensure 

that such practices are brought to an end. The Committee directs 

the Department of State to provide the necessary support to ensure 

that OIOS oversight is systematically brought to bear on every UN 

peacekeeping mission, including through the presence of resident 

auditors. The Committee directs the Department to request a performance report on the efforts of this Office to root out the causes 

of such waste, fraud, and abuse. 


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Trafficking in persons and illegal sexual exploitation 

The Committee notes that despite the Secretary-General’s considerable efforts to implement a policy of zero tolerance, cases of UN 

peacekeepers abusing the people they have been sent to protect are 

an ongoing concern. The Committee stresses that the UN needs to 

press troop contributing countries to seek justice for such transgressions when the UN removes the offending peacekeepers. The 

Committee continues to include language requiring that the UN 

take appropriate measures to prevent UN employees, contractor 

personnel, and peacekeeping forces serving in any UN peacekeeping mission from trafficking in persons, exploiting victims of 

trafficking, or committing acts of illegal sexual exploitation, and 

that the UN hold accountable individuals who engage in such acts 

while participating in the peacekeeping mission, including the prosecution in their home countries of such individuals in connection 

with such acts. 

Peacekeeping cap 

The Committee recommendation includes a provision (Sec. 7051) 

adjusting the authorized level of United States assessments for 

peacekeeping activities during calendar year 2010 from 25 percent 

to 27.1 percent. The Committee does not include requested language setting the same cap for calendar year 2011, and encourages 

the Department to negotiate a lower assessment. 

Cyprus 

The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue 

the United States support for the UN peacekeeping operation in 

Cyprus (UNFICYP) at an amount not less than that made available to meet obligations in fiscal year 2009. 

Sudan and Darfur 

The Committee recommendation fully funds the United States 

assessed contribution of $512,000,000 for African Union/United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and $257,350,000 for United 

Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and urges the Department of 

State to work with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations 

to enhance the effectiveness of UNAMID and UNMIS to defuse 

conflict before it occurs as well as improving its ability to protect 

civilian populations. 

Post-conflict 

The Committee notes the importance of integrating environmental considerations into peacekeeping operations and the need to 

ensure adequate funding for such efforts, including by implementing policies and guidelines that minimize the environmental 

footprint of such operations, monitoring illegal trade in natural resources, building national capacity for management of natural resources, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources within 

reintegration projects. The Committee notes the particular importance of such initiatives as part of the MONUC mission. 


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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES

AND MEXICO

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level1 ......................................................... $75,506,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 76,250,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 76,250,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 744,000 1 In addition, $220,000,000 was made available for fiscal year 2009 in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111–5 to the IBWC for construction. 

The Committee recommendation includes $76,250,000 for International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC), which is $744,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted 

level and the same as the request. The amount provided includes 

$33,000,000 for Salaries and Expenses and $43,250,000 for construction. The recommendation also includes language authorizing 

not to exceed $6,000 for representation expenses, as requested. 

The Committee notes that the American Recovery and Reinvest- ment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5) included $220,000,000 for 

critical investments and job creation under this heading. 

Salaries and expenses 

The Committee recommendation for the Salaries and Expenses account is $33,000,000, which is $744,000 above the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level, excluding supplemental appropriations, and the 

same as the request. The amount recommended includes 

$6,825,000 for the administration activity, $2,605,000 for the engineering activity and $23,570,000 for the operations and maintenance activity. 

Construction 

The Committee recommendation for IBWC construction includes 

$43,250,000, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted 

level and the request. Funds for construction should be allocated in 

accordance with the table below and are subject to section 7019 of 

this Act. 

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO 

CONSTRUCTION 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Project/Activity Request House Change 

Water Quality Program Subtotal ......................................................................................... 6,750 6,750 0 

Nogales International Outfall Interceptor .................................................................. 750 750 0 

Secondary Treatment of Tijuana Sewage .................................................................. 6,000 6,000 0 

Water Quantity Program Subtotal ....................................................................................... 29,800 29,800 0 

Colorado River Boundary & Capacity ........................................................................ 400 400 0 

Preservation Reconstruction of the American Canal ................................................ 3,000 3,000 0 

Rio Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation—Texas ......................................... 21,400 21,400 0 

Safety of Dams Rehabilitation .................................................................................. 5,000 5,000 0 

Resource & Asset Management Program Subtotal ............................................................ 6,700 6,700 0 

Facilities Renovation .................................................................................................. 3,400 3,400 0 

Heavy Equipment Replacement ................................................................................. 1,000 1,000 0 

Critical Infrastructure Protection ............................................................................... 2,300 2,300 0 

Total—Construction .......................................................................................... 43,250 43,250 0 


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The Committee recommendation includes funding for the Rio 

Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation Project to continue 

and maintain levee projects along the Rio Grande River, as well as 

funding for environmental, hydrologic and hydraulic studies to 

evaluate and assess the low water weirs along the Rio Grande Valley. 

The Committee directs the IBWC to provide a consolidated 

spending plan for funds appropriated in fiscal years 2009 and 2010, 

including supplemental appropriations, to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after the enactment of this Act. 

Every 90 days thereafter, the IBWC is directed to provide a 

progress report on the activities outlined in the consolidated spending plan until such funds have been expended. 

AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $11,649,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 12,608,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 12,608,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 959,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $12,608,000 for American Sections, International Commissions, which is $959,000 above 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

Funds will support the United States share of expenses of the 

International Boundary Commission, the International Joint Commission (IJC), United States and Canada, and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission for fiscal year 2010. Within the 

total: $8,000,000 is for the IJC; $2,359,000 is for the International 

Boundary Commission; and $2,249,000 is for the Border Environment Cooperation Commission. 

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $29,925,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 43,576,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 48,576,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 18,651,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $48,576,000 for International Fisheries Commissions, which is $18,651,000 above the 

fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $5,000,000 above the request. 

Funds made available under this heading support the United 

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

United States commissioners. 

Funds made available under the heading shall be allocated as 

follows and are subject to the terms and conditions of section 7019 

concerning allocations and notifications. 

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Commission Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Great Lakes Fishery Commission ............................................................................ 17,800 22,800 5,000 

Water Quality Improvements and Lamprey Control ....................................... 0 0 0 

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission ............................................................ 1,800 1,800 0 

Pacific Salmon Commission ................................................................................... 3,250 3,250 0 


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INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Commission Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Pacific Salmon Treaty Commitment ....................................................................... 15,000 15,000 0 

International Pacific Halibut Commission .............................................................. 3,250 3,250 0 

Other Marine Conservation Organizations .............................................................. 2,476 2,476 0 

Total—International Fisheries Commissions ................................................ 43,576 48,576 5,000 

Funds made available for the activities of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission are to fulfill the bi-national obligations with Canada over the management of Great Lakes fisheries, including sea 

lamprey control, fisheries research, and support for multi-state/provincial/tribal management. The recommendation includes the 

$15,000,000 requested for meeting United States obligations to 

Canada under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. This is the first of two 

equal payments to Canada under the terms of the 2008 agreement. 

The Committee requests that the Department of State submit a 

proposed spending plan for the total amount provided under this 

heading not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act. 

RELATED AGENCY 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $715,483,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 745,450,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 746,450,000 

Change from request ................................................................... 1,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 30,967,000 1The enacted level includes $6,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 made available 

in Public Law 110–252. 

The Committee recommendation includes $746,450,000 to carry 

out United States international communications activities and operations overseen by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), 

which is $30,967,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$1,000,000 above the request. Within the total, $733,788,000 is for 

international broadcasting operations and $12,662,000 is for broadcasting capital improvements. 

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

The Committee recommendation for International Broadcasting 

Operations is $733,788,000, which is $29,601,000 above the fiscal 

year 2009 enacted level and $1,601,000 above the request. This account funds the operating and engineering costs of Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Middle 

East Broadcasting Networks, Radio and TV Marti, and the 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 

reprogramming and notification requirements of section 7019: 


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INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program/Activity Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

International Broadcasting Operations 

Voice of America ..................................................................................................... 201,828 204,547 2,719 

Radio and TV Marti ................................................................................................ 32,474 32,474 0 

Engineering and Technical Services ....................................................................... 188,541 189,399 858 

Agency Direction ..................................................................................................... 28,247 28,247 0 

International Broadcasting Bureau Management and Support ............................. 39,809 39,809 0 

Subtotal, International Broadcasting Operations .......................................... 490,899 494,476 3,577 

Independent Grantee Organizations 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ............................................................................ 91,063 91,063 0 

Radio Free Asia ....................................................................................................... 36,648 36,648 0 

Middle East Broadcasting Networks ....................................................................... 113,577 111,601 ¥1,976 

Subtotal, Independent Grantee Organizations ............................................... 241,288 239,312 ¥1,976 

Total, International Broadcasting Operations Appropriation in Bill ............. 732,187 733,788 1,601 

Voice of America (VOA) 

The Committee recommendation includes $204,547,000 for VOA, 

which is $10,269,000 above the fiscal year 2009 program plan level 

and $2,719,000 above the request. The Committee recognizes VOA 

for its essential contribution to United States public diplomacy. 

The VOA’s English-language radio programming is especially important since it provides accurate, objective, and comprehensive 

news to a potential English-speaking audience of 1.6 billion people 

worldwide. The Committee recommendation includes a total of 

$15,112,000 for the VOA English Division, which is $1,166,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 program level and the same as the request. 

The Committee recommendation includes funding to maintain 

through fiscal year 2010 the language services supported in fiscal 

year 2009. The Committee does not support the proposals in the request to end VOA broadcasts in Croatian and Greek and to discontinue radio rebroadcasts of PNN television programming and 

one hour original VOA Persian radio. 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) 

The Committee recommendation includes $91,063,000 for RFE/ 

RL, which is $883,000 above the fiscal year 2009 program level and 

the same as the request. Within these amounts, $6,506,000 is for 

Radio Farda, $4,769,000 is for Radio Free Afghanistan, and 

$1,975,000 is for Radio Free Iraq. The Committee recommendation 

includes the requested funding to launch an RFE/RL Russian-language internet platform for audiences in Central Asia. 

Radio Free Asia (RFA) 

The Committee recommendation includes $36,648,000 for Radio 

Free Asia, which is $729,000 above the fiscal year 2009 program 

level and the same as the request. The Committee strongly supports the broadcasting efforts to China, Tibet, Burma, Vietnam, 

North Korea, Laos, and Cambodia. The Committee commends the 

BBG and Radio Free Asia for the surge in VOA and RFA Tibetan 

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the funds requested to maintain those broadcast levels through fiscal year 2010. 

Shortwave 

Short- and medium-wave radio broadcasts continue to serve a 

unique and important role in America’s public diplomacy strategy 

by providing wide public access to information in countries where 

foreign governments actively block other radio, television and internet transmissions and in countries where rural and urban populations depend on this inexpensive technology. The BBG should 

continue to allocate funds to sustain current levels of shortwave 

broadcasts for VOA, RFA, and RFE/RL and is encouraged to explore the potential of digital shortwave technology to deliver highquality transmissions at low cost to millions of more listeners 

around the world. Further, the BBG should re-examine the capabilities and deploy it where it is determined to be most effective, 

particularly to countries where there is limited or no access to independent media. 

Broadcasting to Cuba 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,474,000 for radio 

and television broadcasting to Cuba, which is $2,342,000 below the 

fiscal year 2009 program level and the same as the request. The 

Committee is concerned with the recent findings by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that despite efforts by the BBG, 

there is still a lack of reliable data on how much of the radio and 

television signals can be heard and seen in Cuba and that there 

is a need to improve the Office of Cuba Broadcasting’s (OCB’s) 

strategy and operations. Towards this end, the Committee concurs 

in the proposal to change the news format for TV Marti by replacing the two evening news programs with news updates on the half 

hour and to convert Radio Marti to an all news format. The Committee further urges the BBG to ensure that all the issues raised 

by the GAO are addressed by OCB. The Committee understands 

that there may be downsizing in the Cuba Broadcasting workforce 

due to the restructuring of programming and urges the Director of 

Office of Cuba Broadcasting to find alternative opportunities, offer 

job retraining, or utilize buy-out and voluntary early-out authority 

for those affected employees. 

Middle East Broadcasting Networks 

The Committee recommendation includes $111,601,000 for television and radio broadcasting in Arabic, including Alhurra, 

Alhurra-Iraq, and Alhurra Europe, as well as radio Sawa, which is 

$1,038,000 above the fiscal year 2009 program level and $1,976,000 

below the request. 

The Committee recommendation includes funding to continue 

through fiscal year 2010 the initiative begun in fiscal year 2008 to 

provide for 24/7 streaming and 60-day archiving on the station’s 

website of all original programs for the Alhurra stream. The Committee believes that these steps should enhance the transparency 

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Broadcasting accountability 

The Committee recommendation includes a provision (Sec. 7006) 

withholding certain amounts from obligation until the BBG reports 

to the Committees on Appropriations on policies and management 

controls to ensure that broadcast content adheres to statutory 

standards and principles. 

BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee recommendation includes $12,662,000 for broadcasting capital improvements, which is $1,366,000 above the fiscal 

year 2009 enacted level and $601,000 below the request. The recommendation will provide for the continuation of base costs for 

maintenance, improvements, replacements and repairs, digital production capability development, and security upgrades at transmitting stations overseas. 

RELATED PROGRAMS 

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $16,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 16,230,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... 2,770,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $19,000,000 for The 

Asia Foundation, which is $3,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

level and $2,770,000 above the request. 

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $31,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 49,220,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 49,220,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 18,220,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $49,220,000 for United 

States Institute of Peace (USIP), which is $18,220,000 above the 

fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. The 

Committee includes $15,000,000 for facility construction and the 

Committee expects that any further USIP facility construction requirements will be financed with private funds. 

CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $875,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 875,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 875,000 

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

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2010 of interest and earnings from the Center for Middle EasternWestern Dialogue Trust Fund, expected to total $875,000. 


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EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 500,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2010 of interest and earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund, expected to total $500,000. 

ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $375,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 375,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 375,000 

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

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2010 of interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship 

Endowment Fund, expected to total $375,000. 

EAST-WEST CENTER

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $21,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 11,730,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥11,730,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥21,000,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

East-West Center, which is $21,000,000 below the fiscal year 2009 

level and $11,730,000 below the request. 

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $115,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 100,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 100,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥15,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 for the 

National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which is $15,000,000 

below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

Within the total, funding is included for activities to support democracy promotion, human rights, worker rights, and the rule of 

law in China, Burma, and Vietnam, as well as funding for the 

International Forum for Democratic Studies, Reagan-Fascell Fellows Program, the World Movement for Democracy, and the Center 

for International Media Assistance. In addition, $250,000 shall be 

made available for the training and education of Tibetans in democracy activities and for monitoring the human rights situation in 

Tibet. The Committee supports the use of these funds for activities 

that have their primary impact inside Tibet, to the extent practicable. The Committee recommends that NED consult with the 

Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues at the Department of State 

on implementation of its programs related to Tibet. 

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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. This grant to the Department 

of State is a pass-through directly to NED. Thus, 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 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $599,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 635,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 635,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 36,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $635,000 for Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, which is 

$36,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as 

the request. 

The Commission protects and preserves endangered cultural 

sites in Eastern and Central Europe important to the heritage of 

United States citizens, including cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings. One of its primary tasks is to obtain protection and 

preservation assurances from the governments of the region. The 

Committee recommendation will allow the Commission to fund its 

administrative expenses through appropriated funds while relying 

on other sources of funding for actual purchase and restoration of 

property. 

COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $4,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 4,300,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,300,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 300,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,300,000 for Commission on International Religious Freedom, which is $300,000 above 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Commission, established pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, 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. 

The Committee commends the Commission for submitting its 

Congressional Budget Justification for fiscal year 2010 within the 

requested timeframe. 


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COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $2,610,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 2,610,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,610,000 

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $2,610,000 for Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the request. 

The Commission was established in 1976 to monitor the acts of 

the signatories which 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. 

The Committee commends the Commission for submitting its 

Congressional Budget Justification for fiscal year 2010 within the 

requested timeframe. 

CONGRESSIONAL–EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S

REPUBLIC OF CHINA

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $2,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 2,000,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for Congressional-Executive Commission on China, which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the request. The recommendation also includes a limitation of not more than $3,000 for the purpose of official representation, the same as the fiscal year 2009 

level. 

Created in 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 

and legislation, when appropriate. 

The Committee expects the Commission to submit its Congressional Budget Justification within 30 days of the submission date 

of the President’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2011. All 

submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a summary 

of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the 

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UNITED STATES–CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW

COMMISSION

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $4,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 3,500,000 

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

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

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

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

States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which is 

$500,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as 

the request. The Committee understands that projected carryover 

funds will enable the Commission to absorb the $500,000 reduction 

and still maintain their level of activity in fiscal year 2010. The 

recommendation also includes a limitation of not more than $4,000 

for the purpose of official representation, the same as the fiscal 

year 2009 level. 

Created in 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 People’s Republic of China. The Commission reports annually on these 

issues to Congress, making recommendations for policy action and 

legislation when appropriate. 

The Committee recommendation carries forward the following 

provisos from the fiscal year 2009 Act concerning the Commission’s 

authorities: a proviso relating to the compensation level for the 

Commission’s Executive Director; a proviso treating travel by Commission members and staff under the same rules and procedures 

that apply to travel by Members and staff of the House of Representatives; a proviso related to performance-based cash awards; 

a proviso related to regular employee performance appraisals; and 

a proviso relating to the treatment of employees and printing and 

binding costs that are in the statute governing the activities of the 

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of 

China. 

TITLE II—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

OPERATING EXPENSES

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,059,184,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,438,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,388,800,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 329,616,000 1The enacted level includes $250,600,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including $93,000,000 in Public Law 110–252 and $157,600,000 in Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,388,800,000 for Operating Expenses, which is $329,616,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and $50,000,000 below the request. The Committee 

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quate funds to support the hiring of at least an additional 300 new 

Foreign Service Officers. These additional Foreign Service Officers 

will complement the investments made in the Department of State 

to strengthen the civilian workforce in order to respond to national 

security priorities. The Committee continues prior year language 

related to the signing of leases, construction and the opening or 

closing of overseas missions. 

Acquisitions and assistance notifications 

The Committee is concerned by USAID’s increasing reliance on 

the use of sole source contract awards and Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQC) as it undermines competitive contracting processes, inhibits the participation of smaller organizations which bring niche 

expertise, and limits creative and innovative approaches to development. The Committee notes that lack of sufficient administrative 

resources is partly responsible for this loss of diversity in implementing organizations and expects that the additional resources 

provided for staffing will diminish the reliance on umbrella grants, 

sole source contracts, and IQCs. USAID is directed to notify the 

Committees on Appropriations fifteen days prior to any procurement action that involves awarding of a sole source contract in excess of $15,000,000; awarding a non-competitive grant or contract 

(other than sole source) in an amount greater than $75,000,000; 

raising the ceiling on an existing IQC by an amount greater than 

$35,000,000; issuing a new IQC in excess of $75,000,000; awarding 

an umbrella grant in excess of $25,000,000; or raising the ceiling 

on an existing umbrella grant in excess of $25,000,000. With regards to assistance in critical priority countries and assistance for 

humanitarian response or post-conflict situations, this requirement 

does not apply but USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations biannually on its grant and contract portfolio. 

Contracting and procurement opportunities for minority, small, and 

disadvantaged business enterprises 

The Committee instructs USAID to take action to ensure that 

United States small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business 

enterprises are able to fully participate in the provision of goods 

and services. USAID is directed to provide an annual report to the 

Committees on Appropriations on specific actions taken and the 

success of these efforts. 

Development Leadership Initiative (DLI) 

Decades of cuts to USAID’s operating budget have resulted in an 

agency that lacks the technical expertise and management capacity 

necessary to administer foreign assistance effectively in an increasingly complex global environment. In the past two fiscal years, the 

Committee has supported implementation of the DLI and has provided resources to support the hiring of an additional 420 Foreign 

Service Officers. 

The fiscal year 2010 request would support the hiring of not less 

than 300 new Foreign Service Officers, continuing the effort to double the USAID Foreign Service workforce by 2012. The Committee 

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the agency, including basic education, agriculture, climate change/ 

clean energy, democracy and governance, gender integration, safe 

water and sanitation, and health. Efforts should be undertaken to 

reach out to individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the 

Foreign and Civil Service. The Committee directs USAID to report 

to the Committees on Appropriations at the end of each fiscal quarter on the status of hiring, training, and deploying new personnel 

employed through the DLI. 

Overseas capital space expansion 

As USAID continues to expand its Foreign Service workforce, 

more must be done to ensure that there is adequate space in missions and embassies abroad for these new employees. The Committee provides $245,000,000 for this purpose in fiscal year 2010. 

This funding will allow USAID to create an additional 900 desks 

over the next four years. This effort should be undertaken in close 

coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations at 

the Department of State. The Committee on Appropriations directs 

USAID to provide the Committee with regular updates on progress 

to obtain adequate and secure space for its employees abroad. 

Partner vetting system 

The Committee is aware of USAID’s efforts to develop better controls and screening systems to ensure that United States government funds are not diverted to terrorist organizations. While the 

overwhelming majority of implementing partners are performing 

admirably, often in difficult environments, screening systems can 

help to ensure that American interests are adequately protected. 

The Committee expects USAID to work constructively with implementing organizations, including contractors and nongovernmental 

organizations, to frame a commonsense system, without undermining foreign policy and development goals. As the system is established, USAID is directed to consult regularly with the Committees on Appropriations and to provide a quarterly status report on 

implementing a comprehensive partner vetting system. 

The Committee is aware of the partner vetting system in the 

West Bank and Gaza that strengthens USAID’s ability to prevent 

any United States financial assistance from being provided to a private entity, educational institution, or nongovernmental organization that provides financial support for terrorist activity. USAID is 

directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations not later 

than 120 days after enactment of this Act on lessons learned from 

the partner vetting system’s implementation in the West Bank and 

Gaza. 

The Committee notes that United States financial institutions 

currently perform due diligence of their potential clients under 

rules known as ‘‘Know Your Customer (KYC),’’ with a primary goal 

of thwarting terrorist financing and money laundering. The Committee directs USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations as to whether the principles and concepts of this program 

could be incorporated into the vetting system that is being considered. 


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CIVILIAN STABILIZATION INITIATIVE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $30,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 0 

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

Change from request ................................................................... 30,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $155,000,000 

for the Civilian Stabilization Initiative (CSI), of which $30,000,000 

is provided under this heading and $125,000,000 is made available 

under the same heading in Title I of this Act. All funding for CSI 

was requested under Title I. 

Funds provided under this heading are intended to support 

USAID’s expenses related to the CSI, including salaries, expenses, 

and training of USAID personnel; costs associated with establishment and implementation of the Civilian Deployment Center; funding for the Office of Civilian Response; and deployment. The bill 

continues a proviso requiring the Secretary of State and the USAID 

Administrator to submit a coordinated joint spending plan and integrated strategy for funds made available for CSI in this Act. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $84,275,000 

Fiscal year 2009 request .................................................................... 213,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 213,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 128,725,000 1The enacted level includes $48,500,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $213,000,000 for Capital Investment Fund, which is $128,725,000 above the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and the same as the request. All funds made 

available for the Capital Investment Fund, including the obligation 

of offsetting collections, are subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. In addition, the 

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included a transfer of $38,000,000 into this account to support implementation of 

the Global Acquisition System. 

Information technology 

The Committee provides $78,500,000 for information technology, 

which should be used for system upgrades, information technology 

infrastructure enhancement, and planning purposes. 

Capital Security Cost-Sharing Program 

Of the total provided for the Capital Investment Fund, 

$134,500,000 is provided for the Capital Security Cost-Sharing program. USAID is directed to provide a report not later than 90 days 

after enactment of this Act that provides specific detail on the criteria used to assess contributions to the program and the amounts, 

by mission, in fiscal year 2009 and assumed in the fiscal year 2010 

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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $46,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 46,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 46,500,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1The enacted level includes $4,500,000 in supplemental appropriations in fiscal year 2009, including 

$1,000,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $3,500,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $46,500,000 for Office 

of Inspector General, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the request. In addition, the American Recovery 

and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included $500,000 for oversight 

under this heading. 

The Office of Inspector General is directed to provide a report to 

the Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act that summarizes the oversight work that will 

be undertaken in fiscal year 2010. 

TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

The bill directs funding for certain sectors in the amounts allocated in the following table and subject to the requirements of section 7019 of this Act. 

PROGRAMMATIC DIRECTIVES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Activity Request 

Committee 

recommenda- tion 

Food Security and Agricultural Development .................................................................................. 1,362,765 1,000,000 

Basic Education ............................................................................................................................... 980,648 1,000,000 

Biodiversity ...................................................................................................................................... 183,431 200,000 

Climate Change ............................................................................................................................... 536,000 485,000 

Higher Education ............................................................................................................................. 188,044 200,000 

Microenterprise ................................................................................................................................ 165,593 265,000 

Water ................................................................................................................................................ 172,807 310,000 

GLOBAL HEALTH AND CHILD SURVIVAL

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $7,339,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 7,595,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,784,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... 189,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 445,000,000 1The enacted level includes $225,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including $75,000,000 from 110–252 and $150,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $7,784,000,000 for 

Global Health and Child Survival, which is $445,000,000 above the 

fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $189,000,000 above the request. 

Within the total, the Committee recommendation includes 

$5,759,000,000 in this Act for HIV/AIDS, including not less than 

$750,000,000 for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and 

Malaria. Funds in this account are allocated in the following table 

and subject to the requirements of section 7019 of this Act. 


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GLOBAL HEALTH AND CHILD SURVIVAL 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity Request Committee recommendation Change 

USAID Child Survival and Maternal Health .................................................... 523,500 528,000 4,500 

Polio ....................................................................................................... 27,117 32,000 4,883

Micronutrients ........................................................................................ 30,000 30,000 0 

Vitamin A ...................................................................................... 20,000 20,000 0 

Iodine Deficiency Disorder ............................................................ 0 2,000 2,000 

GAVI Fund .............................................................................................. 58,494 77,000 18,506 

USAID Vulnerable Children ............................................................................. 13,000 15,000 2,000 

Blind children ........................................................................................ 0 2,000 2,000 

USAID Family Planning/Reproductive Health .................................................. 475,000 520,000 45,000 

USAID Other Infectious Diseases .................................................................... 974,500 962,000 ¥12,500 

Avian Influenza & pandemic preparedness .......................................... 125,000 75,000 ¥50,000 

Malaria ................................................................................................... 585,000 585,000 0 

Neglected Diseases ................................................................................ 70,000 50,000 ¥20,000 

Tuberculosis ........................................................................................... 173,000 252,000 79,000 

Global TB Drug Facility ................................................................. 15,000 15,000 0 

Unallocated ............................................................................................ 21,500 0 ¥21,500 

USAID HIV/AIDS ............................................................................................... 350,000 350,000 0 

Microbicides ........................................................................................... 45,000 45,000 0 

Department of State HIV/AIDS ........................................................................ 5,259,000 5,409,000 150,000

UNAIDS ................................................................................................... 35,000 43,000 8,000 

Global Fund ............................................................................................ 600,000 750,000 150,000 

Subtotal USAID Child Survival and Health ......................... 2,336,000 2,375,000 39,000 

Subtotal Department of State HIV/AIDS .............................. 5,259,000 5,409,000 150,000 

Total—Global Health and Child Survival ........................... 7,595,000 7,784,000 189,000 

Global health funding 

The Committee applauds the global health integration initiative 

being undertaken by the Administration. Using global health resources effectively and efficiently will result in more comprehensive 

programs that address the myriad of health needs of men, women 

and children in the developing world. The Department of State and 

USAID should consult with the Committees on Appropriations on 

the implementation of this program as well as on the outcome indicators. 

Given the significant funding the United States has invested in 

global health programs, the Committee is concerned that as programs are implemented by multiple Federal agencies and offices, 

there has been no comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of 

these programs across health sectors. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State, in coordination with USAID, the Office of the 

Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) and other Federal agencies as 

appropriate, to issue a report to the Committees on Appropriations 

not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act that includes 

a description and examination of all ongoing global health programs by country funded in this and other appropriations acts; the 

impact and outcomes of these programs and how effective the programs are in meeting their objectives and goals; specific information about complementary work by other private and public donors; 

and recommendations for changes to such programs to improve results and enhance effectiveness. The report should discuss the program level impact as well as the overall impact on key health indicators. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult 

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Child survival and maternal health 

The Committee recommendation includes $528,000,000 for child 

survival and maternal health programs, which is $4,500,000 above 

the request. The Committee continues to support the implementation of USAID’s new child survival strategy, which provides resources to countries where it can reduce child mortality and morbidity most significantly. USAID should consider the work of Operation Smile, and the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center Work 

at the Uganda Cancer Institute. 

Dengue fever.—The Committee is concerned with the spread of 

dengue fever in the Western Hemisphere and urges USAID to take 

greater action in this area. USAID, in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is directed to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations on the current state and expected 

future trends of the epidemiology of dengue fever, a summary of 

current United States government programs related to dengue 

fever, and recommendations for expanding these programs. 

Maternal health.—The Committee is concerned that USAID has 

not sufficiently focused on maternal health programs. These programs are a key component to child survival, with more than 4 million newborn deaths each year in the developing world. Maternal 

health should be a key component of the global health program and 

USAID is directed to provide a detailed summary of its maternal 

health portfolio to the Committees on Appropriations. 

The Committee is concerned about the debilitating effects of obstetric fistula and believes that programs that combine immediate 

health services with long-term training can make a lasting difference. The Committee notes Ethiopia’s leading role in this area. 

Measles.—The Committee recognizes that measles outbreaks outside the United States threaten the health and well-being of American children. USAID is encouraged to collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention, on efforts that support the Global 

Measles Initiative. 

Micronutrients.—The Committee recommendation includes not 

less than $30,000,000 for USAID’s micronutrient program of which 

at least $20,000,000 should be for Vitamin A deficiency programs. 

In addition, the Committee supports programs that address iodine 

deficiency disorder, which is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation in children, and $2,000,000 is included to support 

these efforts, including through the United Nations Children’s 

Fund (UNICEF) partnership. 

Polio eradication.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$32,000,000 for USAID’s polio eradication program. The global 

partnership to eradicate polio has had significant success, but some 

of the most difficult work remains in a limited number of countries. 

Vaccines and immunizations.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $77,000,000 for The GAVI Fund, which provides vaccines 

to children in the poorest countries, increases access to immunization, and strengthens health systems needed to deliver these basic 

services. 

Health care workforce and infrastructure programs 

The Committee recognizes that weak health systems and the 

lack of trained health care workers undermine the effectiveness of 


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global health programs. United States Government global health 

programs should invest in strengthening the infrastructure needed 

to support a sustainable health care system. USAID should consider the work of the Global Institute for Community Health and 

Development, African Diaspora Health Initiative, African Humanitarian Medical Outreach Program to Prevent Child Mortality, Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambar, Gabon, the Institute for Global Health at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Loma 

Linda University, the Pacific Island Health Officers Association, 

Stand for Africa, and Project C.U.R.E. 

Vulnerable children 

The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for vulnerable children. Assistance for children affected by HIV/AIDS is addressed elsewhere in the bill. USAID should consider the work of 

Fabretto Children’s Foundation. Of the total, $2,000,000 is included 

for child blindness programs to be administered in a manner that 

the maximum amount of funds are delivered to the field. USAID 

should consider the work of Helen Keller International and the 

Christian Blind Mission. 

HIV/AIDS 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of 

$5,759,000,000 for global HIV/AIDS activities in the ‘‘Global Health 

and Child Survival’’ account. Of the total, $350,000,000 is allocated 

to USAID and $5,409,000,000 is allocated to OGAC at the Department of State. 

Blood safety.—The Committee is encouraged that OGAC has 

made blood safety programs a central part of its strategy and recommends continued funding for such programs, especially in Africa. USAID should consider the work of Safe Blood for Africa. 

Education.—The Committee recognizes the important linkages 

between expanding access to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment and education. The Committee directs OGAC to collaborate 

with basic education initiatives, including the ‘‘Communities of 

Learning’’ Initiative in fiscal year 2010. 

Human capacity issues.—The Committee recognizes the impact 

that the rapid expansion of HIV/AIDS programs has had on the 

health care infrastructure and workforce in areas most impacted by 

the HIV/AIDS pandemic. OGAC has undertaken significant efforts 

to train community health care workers, doctors, nurses, and other 

health professionals. The Committee supports the continuation and 

expansion of these programs to include pediatric training, training 

in prevention education, and in counseling and testing. The Committee expects that short, medium and long-term training and retention strategies will be put in place. OGAC should consider the 

work of the Ethiopian North American Health Professionals Association, and the Tel Aviv University Center for AIDS and Related 

Infectious Diseases. 

Media programs.—The Committee understands that local and 

national media is an effective HIV/AIDS prevention tool. The Committee recommends that USAID, in collaboration with OGAC, continue HIV-related media prevention programs in Africa and, India, 

and other Asian countries. USAID should consider the work of 

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Microbicides.—In accordance with Public Law 108–25, as amended, OGAC is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on how it will play a larger role in supporting microbicides 

development and eventual product access. 

Nutritional support.—Food and nutrition are important components of a comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS. The Committee 

intends that $130,000,000 of OGAC resources be used to support 

short and long-term approaches to food security as components of 

a comprehensive approach. Programs that address the development 

and implementation of nutrition support, guidelines, and care services for people living with HIV/AIDS should also be supported. 

These programs shall be coordinated with USAID’s food security 

and agricultural development initiative. 

Operations research.—The Committee expects OGAC to continue 

to allocate funding for operations research and impact evaluation 

research activities. OGAC should consult with stakeholders, including HIV/AIDS implementing organizations, in determining the appropriate priorities for operations research, impact evaluation research, and program monitoring activities. Program monitoring activities should ensure that interventions and approaches to service 

delivery and prevention are evidence-based and continuously improved over time. 

Orphans and vulnerable children.—The Committee urges OGAC 

to meet the ten percent statutory mandate in accordance with Public Law 108–25, as amended, for orphans and other children affected by, or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Funds should be used to 

build the long-term capacity of local organizations, including faithbased organizations, and communities to support and deliver services in an innovative and multifaceted manner to families, orphans, 

and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. 

Pediatric treatment.—OGAC should continue efforts to expand 

access to treatment for children. The Committee recommends that 

the Coordinator include early diagnosis and initiation of 

antiretroviral treatment for infants and children as a priority in 

country operating plans. 

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis.—Currently, there are seven clinical 

trials testing the safety and effectiveness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, one of the most promising HIV prevention interventions now 

being studied. The Committee directs OGAC to provide a report to 

the Committees on Appropriations on how this strategy could be 

implemented in the PEPFAR context if it is found to be effective. 

Prevention of mother-to-child transmission.—The Committee understands that the fiscal year 2010 request includes a significant 

expansion of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) 

programs in order to meet the 80 percent coverage target. The 

Committee encourages OGAC to continue efforts to reach women in 

rural settings, to improve the ability of programs to offer the most 

effective drug regimens, and to encourage stronger linkages between PMTCT and care and treatment programs. These efforts 

should be undertaken in consultation and coordination with 

USAID’s global health programs. 

Regional programs.—HIV/AIDS knows no borders and OGAC 

should expand support for regional efforts, which are central to the 

overall effort. USAID should consider the work of TREAT Asia. 


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Sexual transmission prevention programs.—The Committee urges 

OGAC to continue to prioritize the prevention of HIV/AIDS in all 

of its program activities. The Committee encourages OGAC to support innovative prevention programs, such as integrating prevention interventions into treatment service delivery, providing creative messaging to young people through population-based prevention interventions, working with high-risk populations, and including people living with HIV/AIDS in program development, planning 

and decision-making. Not later than 90 days after enactment of 

this Act, OGAC is directed to provide a prevention strategy to the 

Committees on Appropriations. 

OGAC shall update the Committee on Appropriations on efforts 

in place to ensure the sharing of prevention best practices across 

the United States Government implementing agencies and their 

partners as well as with the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, TB and 

Malaria. Efforts to expand access to prevention messaging and programming should be done in such a way as to leverage the knowledge and funding of other donors in order to reduce duplication of 

effort. 

Technical assistance.—Technical assistance will be critical as we 

enter the next phase of PEPFAR. Of the funding provided for 

OGAC, $43,000,000 should be provided to UNAIDS to support critical in-country donor coordination, capacity development, and monitoring and education activities. In addition, OGAC should work 

with the World Health Organization, where appropriate. 

TB/HIV co-infection.—The Committee notes that tuberculosis 

(TB) is a leading killer of people with HIV/AIDS, and urges OGAC 

to continue to prioritize TB/HIV co-infection programs in country 

operating plans. OGAC should work to ensure that TB screening 

and treatment is provided to co-infected individuals in all focus 

countries, and work with host country officials to ensure that their 

countries have national strategies to address tuberculosis. Efforts 

undertaken in this area should complement USAID’s TB programs. 

The Committee directs OGAC to provide $160,000,000 for such programs in fiscal year 2010. 

Women and girls.—The Committee is concerned that OGAC has 

not taken adequate steps to address the disproportionate impact 

HIV/AIDS is having on women and girls. In particular, the Committee urges OGAC to ensure that women and girls have adequate 

access through their existing health providers to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services. In particular, efforts should be 

undertaken to collaborate with existing USAID maternal and child 

health and family planning programs. 

Voluntary contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria 

The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$750,000,000 from the HIV/AIDS funds allocated to the Department of State for the Global Fund, which is $150,000,000 above the 

request. 

Future of the Global Fund.—The Committee remains committed 

to supporting a performance-based, results-oriented, multilateral financing instrument to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria. The 

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Fund from project support to budget support, erode the Global 

Fund’s results-based disbursement structure, or lessen the role of 

the technical review panel. 

The Committee is aware of the establishment of the ‘‘Working 

Group to Manage the Tension between Demand and Supply in a 

Resource Constrained Environment’’ at the November 2008 Board 

meeting. The Committee commends the Global Fund for exploring 

options to manage its demand pipeline. The Committee believes 

that all necessary steps must be taken to ensure that Global Fund 

resources are being used effectively and efficiently, including establishing benchmark costs for commodities and services, re-evaluating country eligibility and matching criteria to ensure the most 

effective use of Global Fund resources, and increased transparency 

across country grants of program implementation costs. The Committees on Appropriations expect OGAC to update them regularly 

on the discussions of the Working Group and to consult with the 

Committee on decision points as appropriate. 

Reporting requirement.—OGAC shall monitor and evaluate Global Fund programs and encourage the implementation of evidencebased programs in grant proposals. Oversight of the Global Fund 

remains a high priority for the Committee on Appropriations. The 

Secretary of State is directed 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. Due to the passage of Public Law 110–293, this reporting requirement and the related funding limitation have been 

removed from legislative language. 

Technical assistance.—The Committee is pleased with interagency coordination and cooperation in the provision of technical 

assistance to Global Fund recipients. The Committee continues its 

support for this program and encourages OGAC to continue efforts 

to sustain Country Coordinating Mechanisms and Principal Recipients, monitor grant performance, and otherwise improve the results of Global Fund grants. The Committee includes authority for 

OGAC to use up to five percent of the funds made available in this 

Act for a contribution to the Global Fund to provide technical assistance to Global Fund grants. 

Infectious diseases 

The Committee recommendation includes $962,000,000 for other 

infectious diseases in this Act, including TB and malaria, which is 

$12,500,000 below the request. 

Avian influenza and pandemic preparedness.—The Committee 

recommendation includes $75,000,000 for pandemic preparedness 

and to combat avian influenza. The Supplemental Appropriations 

Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) included an additional $50,000,000 

for pandemic preparedness in order to address the H1N1 influenza 

virus and to continue existing programs. The Committee is aware 

of the ongoing collaboration between USAID and the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the role of wild bird 

populations in transmission of the avian influenza virus and encourages USAID to continue this important partnership, including 

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Malaria.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$585,000,000 to continue the President’s Malaria Initiative, which 

comprehensively addresses malaria prevention, care, and treatment. 

Neglected diseases.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$50,000,000 for programs and activities to continue and expand 

support for an integrated response to neglected diseases including 

intestinal parasites, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, 

onchocerciasis, and trachoma. The Committee also encourages 

USAID to support leprosy control. Funds for this program should 

be administered in a manner such that the focus is on scale up in 

the field. The Committee also requests that USAID provide a report on the implementation of this program since its initiation in 

2006. 

Tuberculosis.—TB continues to be a major cause of morbidity and 

mortality in the developing world. The Committee recommendation 

includes a total of $426,262,000 for TB treatment, prevention, and 

care in this Act. Of this total, $252,000,000 is included in funds administered by USAID, $160,000,000 is for TB/HIV co-infection programs implemented by OGAC, and $14,262,000 is included in the 

‘‘Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia’’ account. Technical assistance including through the development and implementation of prevention, care and treatment guidelines should continue 

to be part of USAID’s TB program. 

The Committee is concerned about the continued emergence of 

drug resistant strains of TB, including XDR-TB or extremely drug 

resistant TB, especially linked to HIV in Africa and Asia. The Committee believes that funding should be used to provide care and 

treatment, to strengthen basic TB care and treatment programs, to 

expand laboratories, and to strengthen infection control efforts in 

medical settings. The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for the 

Global TB Drug Facility, which expands access to high-quality TB 

drugs. 

Reproductive health/voluntary family planning 

The Committee recommendation includes $648,457,000 for reproductive health and voluntary family planning in this Act, which is 

$45,000,000 above the request. Of the total, $520,000,000 is provided in this account. Voluntary family planning programs are a 

key component of a comprehensive global health and development 

effort. Unfortunately, an estimated one in seven women in the developing world still lack access to modern contraceptives. Funds 

made available for family planning and reproductive health should 

be used to support programs in areas where population growth 

threatens biodiversity or endangered species. 

Funding restrictions.—The Committee has continued prior year 

language that requires that none of the funds appropriated in this 

Act, or any unobligated balances, 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. Prior year language stating that 

funds cannot be used to pay for the performance of abortions as a 

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able 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; requiring 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 requiring the 

provision of accurate information related to condoms is continued. 

New language related to the procurement of condoms is included. 

Research and development 

The Committee supports USAID’s research and development 

portfolio. The Committee is supportive of efforts to collaborate with 

foundations, private corporations, and other country governments, 

including European donors, in efforts to develop new medicines, 

diagnostics, and vaccines for diseases that affect the developing 

world. Support for public-private partnerships that promote research and development on infectious diseases, including malaria 

and TB should be a component of the research agenda. The Committee also encourages increased funding for operational research. 

USAID should consider the work of the International AIDS Vaccine 

Initiative, PATH’s HealthTech partnership, the Malaria Vaccine 

Initiative, and the Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation. The Committee directs USAID to continue to provide the annual research 

and development report to the Committees on Appropriations. 

The Committee directs that not less than $45,000,000 be made 

available to support the development of microbicides and for product preparedness in recognition of the need for woman-initiated 

HIV prevention technologies. The Committee continues to support 

external consultations regarding program priorities and strategies 

to ensure effective use of these funds. USAID is directed to provide 

a report to the Committee on Appropriations not later than 90 days 

after enactment of this Act on its strategic work plan for 

microbicides development detailing its plans for current and next 

generation products. USAID should coordinate its research program with the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other relevant agencies. USAID 

should consider the work of the International Partnership for 

Microbicides. 

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $2,000,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 2,733,803,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,465,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥268,803,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 465,000,000 1The enacted level includes $200,000,000 in supplemental appropriations in fiscal year 2009 from Public 

Law 110–252. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,465,000,000 for Development Assistance, which is $465,000,000 above the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and $268,803,000 below the request. The Committee supports the Administration’s request by providing significant increases in critical development areas, including food security 

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AGRICULTURE

The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$1,000,000,000 in this Act to sustain and expand agricultural development and food security activities initiated in the previous fiscal year. Increased investments in food security, specifically in agricultural development activities, produce long-term gains in poverty 

alleviation, income enhancement and broad-based economic growth. 

USAID shall continue implementation of a multi-faceted program 

strategy that provides immediate relief to vulnerable populations 

in the short-term while also supporting long-term, environmentally 

and economically sustainable agricultural practices in food insecure 

countries to reduce the dependence on food aid. This strategy must 

integrate with other bilateral and multilateral programs and 

should prioritize programs for small-holder farmers, women farmers and other vulnerable populations. Programs that provide support to vulnerable populations, such as those in Ethiopia, should be 

considered. The Committee is concerned with the emergence of agricultural lease agreements between developed countries and foodinsecure countries in Africa and Asia that have the potential to significantly undermine food availability in developing countries and 

further distort global agricultural trade markets. 

Agricultural research.—Agricultural research should remain a 

key component of USAID’s food security and long term agriculture 

programs. For the past thirty years, the Consultative Group on 

International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has played a central 

role in USAID’s research program and the Committee recommendation includes $40,000,000 for the CGIAR programs in fiscal year 2010. 

Collaborative Research Support Programs.—The Collaborative 

Research Support Programs (CRSPs) are important investments 

and USAID should expand CRSP activities in Africa and South 

Asia. The Committee recommendation includes $32,000,000 for 

CRSPs in fiscal year 2010. 

Dairy development.—The Committee believes that programming 

to expand access to livestock and dairy activities should be a key 

component of the overall strategy. USAID should dedicate not less 

than $30,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 to dairy and livestock development. USAID should consider the work of the Global Animal 

Health Laboratory. 

Global Crop Diversity Trust.—The Global Crop Diversity Trust 

was established by the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture to ensure the long-term viability 

of agriculture worldwide by conserving and making available important collections of crop diversity. The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 for a United States contribution to the 

Trust’s endowment. 

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Cooperative development programs—The Committee recognizes 

the important role that United States electric, telephone, housing, 

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USAID to consider funding the Cooperative Development Program 

at the level directed in fiscal year 2009. 

Financial market assistance.—The Committee applauds USAID’s 

work to expand financial markets in transition countries. USAID 

should continue its programs that provide technical assistance to 

build and develop stock exchanges, central banks, financial regulatory institutions, and private financial intermediaries. These programs should be designed to fit the unique needs of the country in 

which they are working. USAID should consider the work of nonprofit organizations that specialize in this sector. 

Microfinance.—Microenterprise and microfinance programs can 

fundamentally change the economic framework of a country 

through lifting people out of poverty. The Committee recommendation includes $265,000,000 in this Act for microenterprise and 

microfinance development programs. The Committee encourages 

investment in a variety of financial services that allows the poor 

to save, borrow, and access insurance, remittances, and other key 

services. USAID should target half of all microfinance and microenterprise funds to the poor, including women. USAID should consider the work of Esperanza. 

Property rights.—The Committee supports the expansion of programs that address property rights, create private real estate markets, and improve the regulation of land. These programs are critical to providing economic opportunity for the poorest of the poor 

and women. USAID should consider the work of the International 

Real Property Foundation. 

Trade capacity building.—The Committee recommendation includes funding for trade capacity building programs. In particular, 

$10,000,000 is provided for trade capacity building related to the 

Central American Free Trade Agreement, and $16,000,000 is provided for Peru Free Trade Agreement labor law capacity building, 

and for implementation of the environmental chapter of the United 

States-Peru Free Trade Agreement. USAID should consider the 

work of the University of Georgia, and Clark Atlanta University. 

EDUCATION

American schools and hospitals abroad 

The Committee recommendation includes $24,000,000 for the 

American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program. The Committee 

recognizes the important contributions made by institutions funded 

by this program, particularly its programs in the Middle East. 

USAID should consider the work of EARTH University, Robert College of Istanbul, the American University of Beirut, Uganda Cancer 

Center, Hadassah University Medical Center, and Ashdod Medical 

Center. The Committee endorses ASHA support for new applicants 

that demonstrate the best of American ideas and practices in the 

regions they serve. 

Basic education 

The Committee believes education should be a key component of 

the United States Government’s development strategy in developing countries. An educated citizenry will result in sustained economic growth, strengthened democratic institutions, and decreased 

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$1,000,000,000 for basic education programs in this Act, of which 

$365,000,000 is provided in this account. 

Communities of Learning Initiative.—The Committee believes 

that schools can be centers of learning and development for an entire community. Health and development programs, school feeding 

programs, adult literacy, community gardens, entrepreneurial 

training, agricultural extension work and housing programs should 

be integrated with schools and educational programs as much as 

possible. Treating communities holistically and using education as 

the foundation for development will ensure that communities are 

empowered to create the conditions for which they can best address 

their own development needs. USAID should prioritize technical 

assistance for local governments to ensure the sustainability of 

‘‘Communities of Learning’’. Additionally, USAID should encourage 

recipient countries and other donors to pursue comprehensive development efforts to support ‘‘Communities of Learning’’. The Committee directs USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on this Initiative and to provide a strategy for program 

implementation not later than 120 days after enactment of this 

Act. 

Education in emergencies.—The Committee notes with concern 

that over 42 million children are living in countries in conflict or 

with extremely weak governments. These children have little to no 

access to quality education and the Committee urges USAID to 

continue to expand efforts to educate children in insecure environments. 

Fast Track Initiative and the Global Fund for Education.—The 

Committee notes the need to expand the basic education program 

by supporting multilateral mechanisms as well as bilateral programs. The Committee appreciates USAID’s engagement with the 

Fast Track Initiative (FTI) and directs USAID to continue to provide regular updates on this and other education coordination efforts to the Committees on Appropriations. Ensuring coordination 

of donor funding is critical and funding should be used to implement assistance in developing countries that have an FTI-endorsed 

national education plan. This designation of funds is a continuation 

of the program included in the prior year reports. The Committee 

notes the growing support for a Global Fund for Education and encourages the Administration to consider how United States Government resources and leadership can support the attainment of the 

Education for All goals in any multilateral mechanism, taking into 

consideration the importance of coordination, host country ownership, education quality, and support for children in countries with 

failing or weak governments. 

Increasing quality of basic education.—Basic education programs 

should include a focus on expanding access to education as well as 

improving quality in order to attain the Education for All goals. 

USAID programs should continue to make teacher training a priority in order to improve quality, improve monitoring and evaluation capacity, and expand institutional capacity within developing 

countries’ Ministries of Education. USAID should ensure that its 

programs are in alignment with the country national education 

plans where they exist and encourage other donors to coordinate 

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Basic education in Africa.—The Committee notes the need to expand access to education opportunities for African youth and is 

concerned that barriers to access and quality continue. Of particular concern is the acute shortage of teachers that has resulted 

from the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Committee directs USAID to 

prioritize investments in comprehensive basic education programs 

aimed at eliminating these barriers in Africa, including teacher recruitment and training, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment, and providing adequate educational materials. 

USAID should consider the work of Alfalit, the University of 

Iowa’s Center for Digital Communications in Development and 

Education, Digital Library for Disability Rights, the Three Hills 

Primary School, and the Torrijos-Carter Social Contract Training. 

Higher education 

The Committee is concerned that USAID has reduced its support 

for higher education and long-term training over the past twenty 

years. The Committee supports efforts to begin to reprioritize longterm training in USAID programs and $200,000,000 is included in 

this Act for this purpose. Ultimately, those who have received higher education training are able to improve and implement policy at 

local and national levels. Of this total, not less than $20,000,000 

should be used to expand higher education activities in Africa. Priority should be given to expanding higher educational opportunities 

in key programmatic areas, including agriculture and education. 

Programs that establish higher education partnerships between 

American universities and community colleges and host country 

higher education institutions should be supported as well. USAID 

should consider the work of Scholarships for Education and Economic Development and SIFE Africa Development Program. 

Women’s literacy 

The Committee notes that the low literacy rate of women and 

girls in Afghanistan and Pakistan can constrain economic growth 

and opportunity in these countries. The Committee directs the Department of State and USAID to make literacy, especially for 

women and girls, a top priority for programs in Afghanistan and 

Pakistan. 

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Biodiversity 

The Committee strongly endorses USAID’s continued investment 

in conservation, biodiversity, and environmental programs, and 

provides a total of $200,000,000 in this Act for this purpose. Programs that support tropical forests and the habitats of endangered 

species, as well as wetlands and marine ecosystems, should be 

prioritized. The Committee commends USAID’s Amazon Basin Conservation Initiative, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership and the 

work of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in great ape 

conservation efforts in Central Africa. USAID should consider the 

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Climate Change 

The Committee applauds the Administration’s effort to clarify 

the programs included under this initiative. Under the new framework, the Committee recommendation includes $485,000,000 in 

this Act for the three programmatic pillars of this initiative—sustainable landscapes, clean energy and adaption. The Committee encourages strong coordination between USAID’s biodiversity, adaptation, clean energy, and other environmental and climate changerelated programs. 

Clean energy.—The Committee applauds the renewed focus on 

providing new technologies to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the Committee recommendation includes 

$180,000,000 for clean energy programs. These programs should 

focus on efforts that promote energy efficiency, expand use and access to low- or zero-emissions technologies, and reduce demand and 

energy use through efficiencies. 

Solar Energy Microfinance Initiative.—Solar-powered renewable 

energy technologies have been found to be an effective tool to empower communities and provide electricity to rural communities. Of 

the funding provided for clean energy programs, not less than 

$10,000,000 shall be used to establish the ‘‘Solar Village Initiative.’’ 

This Initiative shall support programs and activities that promote 

the establishment of small and micro-businesses that provide sustainable solar-powered renewable energy technologies in developing 

countries, with a primary focus on solar-powered handheld lanterns. The Initiative should target outreach and business development to women and rural communities and the program should 

build upon efforts begun by the United States National Renewable 

Energy Laboratory. USAID shall consult with the Committees on 

Appropriations prior to the obligation of funds for this purpose and 

on the current state of technology as it relates to expanding this 

Initiative to include solar food cookers. 

Tropical deforestation.—Tropical deforestation and forest degradation is responsible for approximately 20 percent of all global 

greenhouse gas emissions annually. International efforts must 

prioritize programs that reduce emissions from tropical forest destruction and degradation (commonly called REDD) to avoid the 

worst affects of global climate change. There is potential in new 

public- and private-sector funding mechanisms for REDD to generate significant new revenues for developing countries. The Committee recommendation includes funding to expand programs that 

assist developing countries in building their institutional and governance capacity to manage their forest resources in order to demonstrate measurable, reportable and verifiable emissions reductions; develop strong forest governance laws; and improve law enforcement against illegal logging. These programs should be transparent and should respect the rights of indigenous and forest dependent people. The Department of State and USAID are directed 

to consult with the Committees on Appropriations not later than 90 

days after enactment of this Act on the United States government 

strategy related to REDD and the capacity of developing countries 

to implement these programs. USAID should work with the United 

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GLOBAL PROGRAMS

Child marriage 

The Committee recognizes that the practice of child marriage undermines investments of the United States and the international 

community in programs that seek to improve education, health, 

economic, and legal status for women and girls in some developing 

countries. The Committee urges USAID to consider the prevalence 

of child marriage when developing country operating plans and encourages USAID to increase programmatic focus on this issue. 

USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to expand programs in this area. In addition, the 

Department of State should include information related to child 

marriage in its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. 

Gender integration 

The Committee directs USAID to take steps to better integrate 

gender considerations into its economic and agricultural development portfolio. USAID is directed to report to the Committees on 

Appropriations not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act 

on the steps taken to implement this priority, and the current and 

future planned programming that promote women’s economic opportunities, including the outcomes associated with these programs 

disaggregated by gender. The Committee intends that the needs of 

women and girls shall continue to be a priority in health and development programs funded by this Act. 

Reconciliation programs 

The Committee recommendation includes $27,000,000 in this Act 

to continue support for USAID’s reconciliation programs, which 

shall be awarded through a competitive grant program. The Committee intends that these funds should be used to support peopleto-people reconciliation programs in all regions of the world, and of 

the total $15,000,000 is included under the ‘‘Economic Support 

Fund’’ heading. USAID should consider the work of Empower 

Peace Foundation, Non Violent Peaceforce, Peace Research Institute in the Middle East, the Raphael Lemkin Center, Cooperation 

Ireland, the Center for Civic Education in the United States, and 

Seeds of Peace. 

Safe water 

Competition for scarce fresh water will continue to be a major 

source of international conflict during the twenty-first century. 

Lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation is 

the leading preventable cause of death in the world and causes billions of dollars worth of global losses in economic activity annually. 

The Committee recommendation includes $310,000,000 in this Act 

for long-term safe water and water management programs. This 

funding should be provided pursuant to the Senator Paul Simon 

Water for the Poor Act (Public Law 109–121). Increasing access to 

safe drinking water and sanitation should continue to be the highest priority including through university partnership programs. 

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dressing safe water issues in sub-Saharan Africa. The Committee 

expects USAID to obligate prior year funds and funds provided in 

this Act in a timely manner. 

University programs 

USAID should expand its work with American institutions of 

higher education. The Committee expects that proposals from higher education institutions will be considered through the regular 

competitive process and that priority will be given to proposals that 

have sound technical merit, well-planned budgets, and realistic objectives. USAID should consider the work of the American University of Kosovo, Monmouth University, Ramapo College, the City of 

Hope University project, Daystar University, Flathead Valley Community College, University of San Diego’s Sustainable Development 

Practice Initiative, Morgan State University, Marquette University, 

University of Montana, and Virginia Military Institute. 

USAID is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations 

not later than 120 days after enactment of this Act on the status 

of activities undertaken with institutions of higher learning, including competitive as well as non-competitive awards. The report shall 

include the status of funding proposals from each institution of 

higher education; the degree to which each proposal is consistent 

with United States development assistance and foreign policy goals 

for the country or region in which the activity would take place; the 

degree to which the institution of higher education would provide 

matching funds; to the extent known at the time, any funding decisions, including the proposed funding level; and any other relevant 

information. In addition, the Committee requests that USAID identify a primary contact to which inquiries on university programs 

can be directed. 

Victims of torture 

The Committee recommendation includes $13,000,000 for programs and activities that address the needs of victims of torture. 

Programs funded with these funds should be consistent with the 

goals of the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 

(Public Law 106–87). In addition, USAID should support foreign 

torture treatment centers and programs that provide culturally appropriate care. USAID should consider the work of the Center for 

Victims of Torture. 

Volunteers for Prosperity 

The Committee is aware of the authorization legislation that was 

signed into law for the Volunteers for Prosperity program. The 

Committee directs USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act on 

implementation of this program. 

Women’s leadership capacity 

The Committee notes that empowering women to be leaders in 

their communities has economic and social benefits. The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for women’s leadership training programs. USAID should consider the work of Women’s Campaign International. 


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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) 

The Committee recommendation includes $8,000,000 within the 

Caribbean regional account for the new CBSI as proposed by the 

Administration. The Committee intends that these funds will be 

used to support social justice and education programs to address 

the issue of poorly educated, unemployed, and crime-prone youth. 

Funds may be used for remedial education, workforce development, 

selected youth entrepreneurship programs, and juvenile justice, including diversion and rehabilitation programs for young offenders 

and at-risk youth in the Caribbean. 

El Salvador 

El Salvador is an important regional partner. The Committee 

recommends that the country operating plan should include a focus 

on technical training and capacity building to advance good governance, consensus building and the rule of law. The Committee intends that an emphasis be placed on capacity building in the areas 

of public administration, executive branch governance, fiscal management, tax compliance, regulatory management, and effective administration of anti-poverty programs. 

Guatemala 

The Committee continues to be concerned with the pervasiveness 

of human rights abuses against women and girls in Guatemala. 

The Committee notes that since 2001, more than 3,800 women and 

girls have been violently killed and that the Guatemalan legal system has been slow to bring the responsible parties to justice. The 

Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 to support legal 

reform initiatives and programs to combat crimes of violence that 

specifically target women and girls in order to bring Guatemalan 

law in line with international standards on violence and discrimination against women. 

Tibetan refugee settlement revitalization 

The Tibetan refugee community includes long-staying refugees, 

many of whom left Tibet in 1959, and new refugees from Tibet, 

which have historically numbered about 2,500 annually. To support 

the policy of the United States to assist in the protection of the 

unique Tibetan identity, language, culture, and religion, the Committee recommendation includes $2,300,000 for revitalization of the 

refugee communities in India, Nepal, and Bhutan with a focus on 

workforce development and organic agriculture. 

Timor-Leste 

The Committee recommendation includes $20,535,000 for assistance for Timor-Leste, which is $10,000,000 above the request. 

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $820,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 880,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 10,000,000 1The enacted level includes $470,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

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The Committee recommendation includes $830,000,000 for the 

International Disaster Assistance account, which is $10,000,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $50,000,000 below the 

request. 

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, supplementary 

and therapeutic food, potable water, medical supplies, and agricultural rehabilitation. Program beneficiaries include disaster victims, 

conflict victims, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). 

Displaced Women and Girls 

The Committee has long been concerned about assaults on displaced women and girls during firewood collection and welcomes 

the newly approved guidance produced by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s Task Force on Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy in Humanitarian Settings. The Committee commends the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance for its support of 

this initiative and urges the Secretary of State to continue to work 

closely with the humanitarian community to ensure global implementation of the Task Force’s guidance. 

Local and regional procurement 

The Committee recommendation includes $200,000,000, which is 

$100,000,000 below the request, for local and regional procurement 

(LRP) of food assistance to address food insecurity in emergency 

situations. The Committee emphasizes that this in no way supplants the United States emergency food assistance strategy built 

upon the provision of in-kind commodities produced in the United 

States. The Committee understands that local and regional procurement represents less than 13% of United States-funded food 

aid assistance. The Committee also directs that LRP shall be employed on a case-by-case basis when in-kind food aid is unavailable 

or impractical, and only when compelling evidence exists of an urgent need where LRP in place of other options will save lives, reduce suffering, or serve substantially more people in need. In implementing these purchases, USAID is urged to ensure that such 

purchases do not distort, but instead bolster and develop local agricultural markets in developing countries. This complementary 

mechanism increases the United States capacity to save lives by reducing food delivery time and filling pipeline gaps in certain specific conflicts, disasters, and complex emergencies. USAID is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 

90 days after enactment of this Act, and every six months, on the 

cases in which LRP was employed, including the circumstances, 

specifics of implementation, and brief justification for exercising 

LRP in lieu of other food assistance options. 

Somalia 

While recognizing the difficulty of humanitarian operations in 

Somalia, the Committee notes the exceptional need in Southern Somalia for humanitarian assistance and urges USAID to continue to 

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TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $50,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 126,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 100,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥26,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 50,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 for Transition Initiatives, which is $50,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and $26,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for a 

Rapid Response Fund, a new mechanism requested by the Administration in order to provide flexible funding to respond to emerging 

opportunities to divert conflict in new and fragile democracies. The 

bill includes language requiring consultation with the Committees 

on Appropriations prior to the obligation and disbursement of these 

funds on a country-by-country basis. The Committee intends that 

programs funded with resources from the Rapid Response Fund 

will be implemented by the Office of Transition Initiatives. 

DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Program Account: 

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $25,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 25,000,000 

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

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

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

Administrative Expenses: 

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $8,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 8,600,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,600,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 600,000 

The Committee recommendation includes a ceiling of 

$25,000,000, 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, which is 

the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the request. The 

Committee recommendation includes $8,600,000 for administrative 

expenses, which is $600,000 above the fiscal year 2009 level and 

the same as the request. 

The Development Credit Authority should prioritize efforts that 

expand the availability of commercially viable and affordable clean 

energy sources, including solar energy-based services and technologies, and clean water and sanitation services. USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations not later 

than 180 days after enactment of this Act on the implementation 

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ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $7,105,401,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 6,504,096,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,370,096,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥134,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥735,305,000 1The enacted level includes $4,098,401,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including $1,124,800,000 from Public Law 110–252, and $2,973,601,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $6,370,096,000 for Economic Support Fund, which is $735,305,000 below the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and $134,000,000 below the request. Funds in 

this account are allocated in the following table, subject to the requirements of section 7019 of this Act. 

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity/Program Request Committee recommendation 

Africa 

Democratic Republic of the Congo ............................................................................. 59,100 60,000 

Liberia .......................................................................................................................... 148,670 158,670 

Sierra Leone ................................................................................................................. 18,000 18,000 

Special Court ...................................................................................................... [7,500] 

Somalia ........................................................................................................................ 28,270 30,000 

Sudan ........................................................................................................................... 296,034 296,034 

Zimbabwe .................................................................................................................... 67,500 67,500 

State of Africa Regional (AF) ............................................................................. 24,660 16,567 

East Asia and the Pacific 

Burma .......................................................................................................................... 34,750 32,000 

Cambodia ..................................................................................................................... 5,000 15,000 

Indonesia ..................................................................................................................... 300 32,000 

Philippines ................................................................................................................... .............................. 20,000 

Tibet ............................................................................................................................. 5,000 7,300 

Timor-Leste .................................................................................................................. .............................. 2,700 

State East Asia and Pacific Regional ................................................................ 14,520 10,000 

Europe and Eurasia 

Cyprus .......................................................................................................................... 11,000 11,000 

Near East 

Egypt ............................................................................................................................ 250,000 250,000 

Iraq .............................................................................................................................. 415,700 400,000 

Jordan .......................................................................................................................... 363,000 363,000 

Lebanon ....................................................................................................................... 109,000 109,000 

MEPI ............................................................................................................................. 86,000 70,000 

MERC ........................................................................................................................... 3,000 5,000 

Morocco ........................................................................................................................ 3,000 3,000 

NERD ............................................................................................................................ 40,000 40,000 

West Bank/Gaza ........................................................................................................... 400,400 400,400 

Yemen .......................................................................................................................... .............................. 25,000 

Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership (TSCTP) ................................................ 6,000 6,000 

South and Central Asia 

Afghanistan ................................................................................................................. 2,157,932 2,106,000 

of which Afghan Civilian Assistance ................................................................. [15,000] 

of which NSP ...................................................................................................... [175,000] 

of which Women and Girls ................................................................................. [175,000] 

Pakistan ....................................................................................................................... 1,074,295 1,070,000 

Regional (SCA) ............................................................................................................. 9,500 7,000 

Western Hemisphere 

Colombia ...................................................................................................................... 200,660 200,660 


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ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Activity/Program Request Committee 

recommendation 

Cuba ............................................................................................................................ 20,000 20,000 

Guatemala ................................................................................................................... 2,000 5,000 

Haiti ............................................................................................................................. 124,951 165,000 

Mexico .......................................................................................................................... 3,000 20,000 

State Western Hemisphere Regional (WHA) ................................................................ 91,106 62,000 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative .......................................................... .............................. [13,100] 

Global Programs 

G/TIP—Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) ................. 7,183 12,000 

OES—Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.

Civilian Science Research Initiative ................................................................... .............................. 5,000 

World Bank Carbon Facility ................................................................................ .............................. 5,000 

OES/CC Climate Change .................................................................................... 150,300 130,300 

OES/FTA-E FTA Environment ............................................................................... 5,000 5,000 

OES/OESP OES Partnerships ............................................................................... 2,350 2,350 

OES/SPFF South Pacific Forum Fisheries ........................................................... 18,000 18,000 

OES/W Water ....................................................................................................... 2,000 2,000 

Other Global Programs 

Reconciliation Programs .............................................................................................. .............................. 15,000 

East Europe & the Independent States—Title VIII Program ...................................... .............................. 5,000 

Trade Capacity Building—Central America ................................................................ .............................. 10,000 

Wheelchairs .................................................................................................................. .............................. 10,000 

Extractive Industries Transparency ............................................................................. .............................. 3,000 

House Democracy Assistance Program ....................................................................... .............................. 2,000 

Kimberley Process ........................................................................................................ .............................. 3,000 

AFRICA

Conflict resolution in Africa 

The Committee believes that opportunities exist to resolve some 

of the African continent’s most entrenched conflicts. The Committee recommends the creation of a Conflict Resolution, Prevention, and Democracy Promotion Inter-Agency Task Force to help resolve, prevent, and strengthen democracy institutions in Africa. 

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 

The Committee recommendation includes $60,000,000 for assistance for the DRC, which is $900,000 above the request. Priority 

should be given to programs that strengthen the rule of law, extend 

governance, assist victims of conflict, including child soldiers, 

women and girls, and address the psycho-social needs of those impacted by violence. The Committee continues to be concerned about 

violence associated with the exploitation of natural resources and 

urges the Department of State and USAID to support efforts of the 

Government of the DRC to demilitarize the mining sector. 

Liberia 

The Committee recommendation includes $158,670,000 for assistance for Liberia, which is $10,000,000 above the request. USAID 

should support efforts to increase access to electricity, and should 

expand programs that promote and strengthen the rule of law, consistent with country plans. USAID programs should also focus on 

the strengthening of internal infrastructure in Liberia, including 

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Sierra Leone 

The Committee recommendation includes $18,000,000 for assistance for Sierra Leone, which includes $7,500,000 for the Special 

Court for Sierra Leone. The Committee commends the Court for 

the efforts it has undertaken to protect the key witnesses in the 

trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. The Court intends to complete this trial in 2010 and it has had to overcome substantial obstacles in order to bring justice to the victims of the conflict. 

Somalia 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for assistance for Somalia, which is $1,730,000 above the request. The Committee believes that United States policy should seek to consolidate 

and build upon areas of relative stability in Somalia, including in 

Somaliland and Puntland. Programs in these areas should enable 

economic growth, address youth idleness and underemployment, 

foster community-based peace-building and conflict mitigation, and 

support alternative livelihoods. 

Sudan 

The Committee recommendation includes $296,034,000 for assistance for Sudan, which is the same as the request. The Committee 

notes the importance of fully implementing the Comprehensive 

Peace Agreement (CPA) in Sudan and directs USAID to continue 

to support programs that implement the vision of the CPA, including support for local governance, judicial strengthening and rule of 

law, law enforcement professionalism and commitment to human 

rights, anti-corruption, and community level reintegration programs in southern Sudan. Special attention should be paid to supporting traditionally marginalized groups. Programs that expand 

access to health, basic education, agriculture, voter education, and 

economic growth should also be included. 

The Committee is favorably impressed with the International 

Criminal Court’s handling to date of the proceedings involving 

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir and expects that despite this verdict humanitarian, development and governance programs in 

Sudan will continue. The Department of State is directed to consult 

with the Committees on Appropriations on its road map for peace 

and justice in Sudan in cooperation with regional, international, 

and Sudanese allies, including specifically the People’s Republic of 

China, the League of Arab States, and the African Union. All programs in Sudan shall be implemented in coordination with the Special Envoy for Sudan. 

In spite of the international sanctions regime, the Government of 

the People’s Republic of China remains one of Sudan’s principal 

trading partners. The Committee firmly believes that the Government of the People’s Republic of China must join the rest of the 

international community and increase its exertion of influence, including political and financial pressure, on the Government of 

Sudan to stop the violence and end the genocide. The Secretary of 

State is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations not 

later than 90 days after enactment of this Act on the actions of the 

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tions, dilute international condemnation of the Sudanese government or otherwise assist the government of Sudan in avoiding their 

obligations to comply with existing United Nations resolutions; any 

efforts undertaken by the Government of the People’s Republic of 

China to place pressure on the Sudanese government to end the 

genocide in Darfur; and a brief description of the efforts of the Department of State since the start of the genocide to engage the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the issue of Darfur. 

Zimbabwe 

The Committee recommendation includes $67,500,000 for assistance for Zimbabwe, which is the same as the request. Funding provided in this bill shall support programs that strengthen the rule 

of law and democratic principles, strengthen civil society organizations, and support basic emergency needs during and after the conflict. The Committee continues a provision (Sec. 7069) that clarifies 

that none of the funds in this Act, except for funds for macroeconomic growth activities, can be used to directly support the Government of Zimbabwe until the Secretary of State certifies that a 

democratically-elected government has been put in place and that 

government respects human rights and the rule of law. 

EUROPE AND EURASIA

Cyprus 

The Committee recommendation includes $11,000,000 for assistance for Cyprus for scholarships, administrative support of the 

scholarship program, bi-communal projects, and measures aimed at 

reunification of the island. There are concerns that some projects 

on Cyprus have been funded without advance consultation with the 

Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Such consultations should 

occur whenever practicable in the interest of transparency in the 

allocation of funds. The requirements of the Democracy Fund shall 

apply with respect to the provision of assistance to nongovernmental organizations. 

NEAR EAST

Egypt 

The Committee recommendation includes $250,000,000 for assistance for Egypt, which is the same as the request. Within the 

amount provided for project assistance, not less than $25,000,000 

shall be made available for democracy, governance, and human 

rights programs and not less than $25,000,000 shall be for education programs. The requirements of the Democracy Fund shall 

apply with respect to the provision of assistance to nongovernmental organizations. 

USAID should consider the work of the ‘‘United States CongressMajlis El-Shaab Exchange Program’’ with the People’s Assembly of 

Egypt. The Committee notes recent steps by the Government of 

Egypt to address human rights concerns and urges continued attention to these issues, including the rights of religious minority 

communities such as the Baha’i. The Committee also notes with 

concern the continued incarceration of Abdel Kareem Nabil 

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Jordan 

The Committee recommendation includes $363,000,000 for assistance for Jordan, which is the same as the request. The Committee 

notes, with appreciation, Jordan’s strong support for the United 

States and recognizes Jordan’s leadership and commitment to advancing efforts to bring peace between Israelis and Palestinians. 

Iraq 

The Committee recommendation includes $400,000,000 for assistance for Iraq, which is $15,700,000 below the President’s request. 

The Committee intends for not less than $50,000,000 to continue 

the Civilian Assistance Program in Iraq and $126,000,000 is to continue democracy and civil society strengthening activities in Iraq, 

including ongoing support to the United States Institute for Peace. 

The Committee urges the Department of State and USAID to 

continue efforts to encourage the incorporation of women in stabilizing Iraq and creating its government institutions and up to 

$5,000,000 of the funds provided under this heading for Iraq and 

for the Middle East Partnership Initiative are directed to be used 

to support an Iraqi women’s democracy initiative. 

The Committee is concerned about the plight of women and religious minorities, including Iraqi Christians, amongst displaced and 

refugee populations and provides not less than $20,000,000 for programs that support religious minorities, including through assistance for displaced and refugee populations, to address the needs of 

these minority groups. 

Lebanon 

The Committee recommendation includes $109,000,000 for assistance for Lebanon, as requested, of which not less than $15,000,000 

is for scholarships for students in Lebanon with high financial 

need, including at American educational institutions. These funds 

are to be awarded through an open and competitive process. 

Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) 

The Committee recommendation includes $70,000,000 for pro- grams managed by MEPI, of which $10,000,000 should be used to 

continue a scholarship program to educate students from countries 

with significant Muslim populations, including at American educational institutions in those countries. These funds are to be 

awarded through an open and competitive process. The Department of State is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations on coordination with other offices responsible for funding 

similar programs as MEPI, including USAID and other offices 

within the Department of State. The Department of State and 

USAID should consider the work of Street Law. The Committee 

supports Shaare Zedek’s Medical Center partnership creating a 

breast and ovarian cancer genetics service infrastructure in the 

West Bank and commends efforts such as these that produce tangible benefits from peace and cooperation among Israelis and Palestinians. 

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operation between Arab and Israeli scientists, students, and communities on topics relevant to development in the Middle East. 

West Bank and Gaza 

The Committee recommendation includes $400,400,000 for programs in the West Bank and Gaza, of which not more than 

$200,000,000 shall be for cash transfer assistance. The Department 

of State and USAID should continue to support efforts of the Palestinian Authority. Up to $2,000,000 of the funds provided under this 

heading may be used to augment administrative expenses of 

USAID to facilitate program administration and not less than 

$3,000,000 should be designated for local non-governmental organizations operating in the West Bank to strengthen civil society and 

improve social services for the Palestinian people. The Committee 

supports expanded opportunities for eligible Palestinian students to 

participate in scholarship, study abroad and exchange programs, 

particularly in the United States, and directs the Secretary of State 

to report to the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to expand 

these programs and any potential obstacles. The Committee believes that for the Palestinian Authority to be a strong and viable 

partner for peace, it must receive the economic and political backing of the international community, most particularly of Arab 

states. The Committee therefore directs the Secretary of State to 

report not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act and 

every 180 days thereafter on the status and progress of efforts to 

gain Arab participation in the economic development of the West 

Bank and support for the Palestinian Authority. The Secretary 

shall report to the Committee on Appropriations on the facts surrounding the injury sustained by Tristan Anderson, an American 

citizen from Oakland, California, on March 13, 2009 in the West 

Bank village of Nilin. The Committee is aware of the work of Hebrew University and urges USAID to support efforts that build 

partnerships between Israeli and Palestinian medical institutions. 

Yemen 

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for assistance for Yemen under this heading. The Committee is concerned 

about the stability of Yemen and notes that the country requires 

focused international attention. The Committee recognizes that 

Yemen is an emerging democracy and expresses continued support 

for democracy and governance programs to assist the country’s nascent democratic institutions as well as support for health and education programs to provide opportunity to the country’s youth. An 

additional $15,000,000 is provided under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ account. 

SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA

Afghanistan 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of 

$2,106,000,000 for assistance for Afghanistan, which is $51,932,000 

below the request. USAID should intensify efforts to address widespread corruption and heavy dependence on illicit crops that fuel 

the economy and continue to erode public confidence in the Afghan 

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stan is withheld from obligation, until the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of 

Afghanistan at both the national and provincial levels is cooperating fully with United States-funded eradication and interdiction 

efforts in Afghanistan. A national security waiver is included. The 

Committee recommendation includes not less than $175,000,000 for 

the National Solidarity Programme. The Committee recognizes the 

training and medical education performed at the CURE International Hospital and Family Health Center in Kabul and encourages consideration of their work in fiscal year 2010. 

Afghan women and girls.—The Committee recommendation includes $175,000,000 for programs for women and girls, of which 

$20,000,000 is provided for training and equipment to improve the 

capacity of women-led Afghan nongovernmental organizations, and 

to support the activities of such organizations. USAID is directed 

to more aggressively conduct outreach to such organizations, particularly those in remote areas, to inform them of USAID programs 

and procedures. USAID should make building the capacity of women’s organizations a priority. The Committee further intends that 

not less than $25,000,000 should target maternal and child health 

programs in Afghanistan. The Department of State shall submit a 

report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than September 30, 2010 describing the use of funds provided in fiscal years 

2009 and 2010 to address the needs of Afghan women and girls. 

The Committee is concerned about the new Shia Personal Status 

Law and the law’s impact on the personal freedoms and human 

rights of women in Afghanistan. The Committee expects that the 

Department of State will work with those within the Government 

of Afghanistan, including women Parliamentarians and civil society 

organizations, to update this law. The Committee directs the Department of State to update the Committees on Appropriations on 

a regular basis on the changes made to this law. 

Independent Human Rights Commission.—USAID should continue support for the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and other Afghan human rights organizations. 

Civilian Assistance Program.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $15,000,000 for continued support for USAID’s Afghan Civilian Assistance Program, to assist victims of military operations. 

Pakistan 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,070,000,000 for assistance for Pakistan. The Committee recognizes that funds may be 

considered for direct budget support for the Government of Pakistan, and directs that a bilateral agreement be in place prior to the 

provision of any direct budget support. Such an agreement should 

be structured to provide maximum accountability and oversight, 

and should contain conditions for disbursement of funds and detailed monitoring and reporting requirements. Funds should be deposited in a separate, traceable account and be allocated toward operations in specific sectors. The Secretary of State is directed to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the provision of any budget support, including on the amounts, uses and 

oversight of such funds as well as on the bilateral agreement. 

The Committee intends that the majority of the assistance for 

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of violent extremists through local initiatives, including infrastructure, health, education, governance, rule of law, and employment 

opportunities. USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives should be 

utilized to the maximum extent practicable in implementing such 

programs in conflict prone areas. The Committee supports continued development of an independent and free media in Pakistan and 

encourages USAID and the State Department to support such programs. 

The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with 

the Committees on Appropriations on the use of up to $10,000,000 

to continue a program in Pakistan modeled on the Afghan Civilian 

Assistance Program, to assist families and communities that suffer 

losses as a result of military operations. 

WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Western Hemisphere regional 

The Committee recommendation includes $62,000,000 for the 

Western Hemisphere regional account, which is $29,106,000 below 

the request. These funds should be jointly administered by the Department of State and USAID. Of the total, $13,100,000 is for the 

new CBSI. The Department of State and USAID are directed to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of these funds. 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) 

The Committee includes $13,100,000 within the Western Hemisphere regional account for the new CBSI as proposed by the Administration. The Committee intends that these funds will be used 

to support vocational training, science education, and English language programs. Funds may be used to support senior teacher 

training, a science network that includes exchanges and a virtual 

library, and micro scholarships to students in the Caribbean. 

Colombia 

The Committee recommendation includes $200,660,000 for economic assistance programs in Colombia apportioned directly to 

USAID for continued support of new and ongoing development programs. Within the total, $36,000,000 shall be available to support 

internally displaced persons, refugees and other indigenous vulnerable groups and $4,500,000 shall be transferred to the ‘‘Migration 

and Refugee Assistance’’ account for emergency relief through nongovernmental organizations for Colombian refugees in neighboring 

countries. Additionally, up to $15,000,000 of the funds made available for Colombia under this heading are directed to be used for 

programs that specifically benefit Afro-Colombian and indigenous 

communities. 

Haiti 

The Committee recommendation includes $165,000,000 for assistance for Haiti, which is $40,049,000 above the request. The Committee encourages and supports efforts to bring about systemic and 

holistic positive change for the people of Haiti. USAID should consider the work of Mercy & Sharing and the Florida Association of 

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Mexico 

The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for assistance for Mexico for economic assistance, judicial reform, civil society strengthening, and institution building. The Committee intends 

funds provided for assistance for Mexico under this heading to support the efforts of government and nongovernmental institutions in 

Mexico to enhance governance, including judicial reform, and 

strengthen civil society. An additional $10,000,000 is included for 

Mexico under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ account. 

ASIA

Burma 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,000,000 for assistance for Burma, of which $12,000,000 is for continuing humanitarian assistance to Cyclone Nargis-affected areas and democracy 

programs inside Burma and $20,000,000 is for continuing programs 

and activities along the Thai-Burma border, including the continuation of newspapers, publications and media activities. The Committee directs the Department of State and USAID to ensure that 

no assistance flows to, or through, the Burmese government, its bureaucracy, or regime-affiliated organizations, such as governmentorganized nongovernmental organizations. 

Cambodia 

The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for assistance for Cambodia under this heading and an additional 

$19,000,000 under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ heading. 

Indonesia 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,000,000 for assistance for Indonesia under this heading, and an additional 

$101,230,000 under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ heading. USAID 

should continue its programs in Aceh and maintain a presence 

there. The Department of State should work with the Government 

of Indonesia to ensure that the UN and other humanitarian organizations have free access to people in need in Papua. 

Philippines 

The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for assistance for the Philippines under this heading, and an additional 

$50,310,000 under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ heading. USAID 

should continue support for conflict resolution activities in 

Mindanao and expand judicial training programs. 

Tibet 

The Committee recommendation includes $7,300,000 for assistance for programs that preserve cultural traditions and promote 

economic development and environmental conservation in Tibetan 

communities, to be administered by USAID. The Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues should play an active role in the allocation 

of funds for programs and activities in Tibet, as authorized by Public Law 107–223. USAID should consider the work of The Bridge 

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Timor-Leste 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,700,000 for assistance for Timor-Leste under this heading, for higher education 

scholarships including vocational training, undergraduate, and 

graduate studies. An additional $20,535,000 is provided for TimorLeste under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ account. 

GLOBAL PROGRAMS

Civilian Research and Development Foundation 

The Committee recommendation includes $5,000,000 for programs that engage scientists in the establishment of new international partnerships through cooperative research and development activities to provide former weapons scientists the opportunity to participate in scientific research with their civilian counterparts to develop skills relevant for sustained civilian employment. 

Extractive industries 

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

States contribution to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Trust Fund. 

Health programs 

The Committee notes the need to continue programs that address 

child, maternal, reproductive, and environmental health as well as 

the increasing incidence of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in this account. The Committee includes not less than $208,383,000 for 

health activities. Of this amount, the Committee recommendation 

includes $127,409,000 for child survival and maternal health; 

$58,849,000 for family planning/reproductive health programs; and 

$22,125,000 for infectious diseases and other public health threats. 

Kimberley Process 

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

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, with an emphasis on regional efforts to combat cross-border smuggling and to strengthen 

the role and capacity of civil society groups in the Kimberley Process. 

Office of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) 

The Committee supports the efforts of this Office to expand engagement in the climate change negotiations. Of the funding provided to OES, not less than $50,000,000 should be provided to the 

Least Developed Countries Fund and to the Special Climate 

Change Fund to support both the adaptation and the technology 

mandates. The Committees on Appropriations shall be consulted 

prior to the obligation of these funds. The Committee is aware of 

efforts to restructure the Asia Pacific Partnership and applauds 

these efforts. 

The Committee recommendation includes funding for the Forest 

Carbon Partnership Facility at the World Bank. The Committee 

understands that the facility is working with countries to develop 

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part in international forest carbon markets. The OES Office is directed to ensure that these efforts are undertaken with the full and 

active participation of civil society and indigenous communities. 

The OES Office should continue to expand its efforts, in coordination with other relevant United States Government agencies, to 

conduct outreach, capacity building activities, and improved plant 

identification and wood tracking techniques with priority timber 

producing countries as part of its implementation of the provisions 

of the Lacey Act, as amended. 

Parliamentary exchanges 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for the 

House Democracy Assistance Commission. This program is not included in the fiscal year 2010 justification material and is therefore 

subject to the notification requirements of section 7015. The Commission maintains ongoing partnerships with 12 legislatures in Afghanistan, Colombia, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, 

Liberia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, and Ukraine. Funding 

will support operating costs for fiscal year 2010, including an array 

of outbound programs conducted in partner nations and inbound 

programs conducted in the United States Congress. 

Reconciliation programs 

The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 under this 

heading to continue support for USAID’s reconciliation programs, 

which shall be awarded through a competitive grant program. The 

Committee provides an additional $12,000,000 under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ heading for a total of $27,000,000 in this Act for 

reconciliation programs. The Committee intends that $16,000,000 

should be used to support people-to-people reconciliation programs 

in all regions of the world, and not less than $11,000,000 is for 

such programs in the Middle East to foster reconciliation between 

Arab and Israeli populations. 

Trafficking in persons 

The Committee directs that not less than $38,352,000 in this Act 

should be used for activities to combat trafficking in persons internationally, to be implemented in a coordinated fashion by the Department of State and USAID. Within this amount, $12,000,000 is 

allocated for programs managed by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons consistent with the Trafficking Victims 

Protection Act of 2000. Programs should include efforts that help 

countries meet minimum standards to combat human trafficking, 

prevent trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute perpetrators, as 

well as research initiatives. Funding is included for long-term residential rehabilitation facilities for trafficking victims to be implemented by USAID. USAID and the Department of State should 

consider the work of the Sanctuary of Moses. 

The Committee recognizes and supports the Administration’s ongoing effort to develop an interagency strategy that encompasses 

all United States Government-funded international anti-trafficking 

efforts, and monitors results cohesively. The Department of State 

is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations not 

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oping such an interagency strategy, any preliminary conclusions, 

and how such a strategy would impact program implementation. 

The Committee recommendation includes increased funding for sub-Saharan Africa, and up to $2,000,000 for India, to provide assistance to victims of trafficking, rape and sexual violence, and to 

support programs to prevent and combat these crimes against 

women. The Committee recommendation includes up to $2,000,000 

for programs to improve the capacity of institutions in Cambodia, 

including the judiciary, law enforcement, and civil society organizations, to combat human trafficking and violence against women 

and children. 

Wheelchair programs 

The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 for wheelchair programs in developing countries to be allocated through a 

fully open and competitive process. Programs should provide quality, low-cost wheelchairs that utilize appropriate technologies, and 

are sustainable. 

DEMOCRACY FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $116,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 0 

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

Change from request ................................................................... 120,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $120,000,000 for Democracy Fund, which is $4,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $120,000,000 above the request. Democracy funds 

included under this heading were requested under the ‘‘Development Assistance’’ and ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ headings. Of the 

funds provided, $70,000,000 shall be for the Human Rights and Democracy Fund of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and 

Labor (DRL) at the Department of State; and $50,000,000 shall be 

for the Office of Democracy and Governance of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance at USAID. 

The Committee considers both DRL and USAID’s Office of Democracy and Governance centers of excellence in global democracy 

promotion that provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, 

and flexible mechanisms to respond quickly and effectively to 

events on the ground and to create both short-term and long-term 

strategies to strengthen democracy. The Committee does not intend 

to establish either USAID or the Department of State as the lead 

on United States democracy promotion programs. Rather, by providing funding to both, it seeks to fill funding gaps in critical areas 

of democracy programming and continue coordination in this area 

in order to avoid duplication and ensure efficiency in program implementation. In addition to funds provided under this heading, the 

Committee notes that funds for democracy programs are included 

in other accounts. 

Of the amounts provided to USAID, not less than $32,500,000 

shall be for the Elections and Political Process Fund, which provides timely and targeted funding to respond to snap elections, 

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ance, and economic growth; and $10,000,000 is provided for institutional support for organizations that provide assistance in human 

rights, media, and the rule of law. Of the amounts provided to DRL, $15,000,000 shall be for democracy promotion activities in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan; 

$15,000,000 shall be for internet freedom activities; including providing unmonitored and uncensored access to the internet for a 

large number of unique users in order to expand access to information in closed societies which are hostile to the free flow of information through the internet, including in the Middle East and Asia 

and $10,000,000 shall be for democracy promotion activities in 

countries located outside the Middle East region with a significant 

Muslim population. DRL should provide funding for programs that 

promote international religious freedom through groups that are 

able to develop legal protections and promote cultural and societal 

understanding of international norms of religious freedom. Funding 

provided for the promotion of human rights and democracy should 

be used to promote human rights protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in countries where the annual 

Department of State Human Rights Reports have documented 

human rights violations against these communities. 

INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR IRELAND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $15,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 0 

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

Change from request ................................................................... 18,000,000 

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

The Committee recommends a total of $18,000,000 for International Fund for Ireland in support of the Anglo-Irish Accord, 

which is $3,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$18,000,000 above the request. The Committee encourages the 

Fund to address the important issue of social reintegration by promoting long-term development and education. 

ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $922,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 762,253,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 722,253,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥40,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥199,747,000 1The enacted level includes $272,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 from Public 

Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $722,253,000 for Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia, which is 

$199,747,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$40,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee continues language providing the Department of 

State notwithstanding authority for additional flexibility in reprogramming prior-year unobligated and unexpired funds within 

the account. The Committee notes that such reprogrammings are 

still subject to the regular notification requirements, and the terms 

and conditions previously attached to the prior-year funds continue 

to apply. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

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terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Central Asia: 

Kazakhstan ....................................................................... 10,400 10,400 0 

Kyrgyz Republic ................................................................ 41,465 37,000 ¥4,465 

Tajikistan ......................................................................... 46,500 40,000 ¥6,500 

Turkmenistan ................................................................... 13,025 11,000 ¥2,025 

Uzbekistan ........................................................................ 8,250 8,250 0 

Regional—Central Asia ................................................... 12,000 9,000 ¥3,000 

Subtotal, Central Asia ................................... 131,640 115,650 ¥15,990 

Europe and Eurasia: 

Albania ............................................................................. 24,000 22,000 ¥2,000 

Armenia ............................................................................ 30,000 48,000 18,000 

Azerbaijan ........................................................................ 22,120 18,500 ¥3,620 

Belarus ............................................................................. 15,000 15,000 0 

Bosnia and Herzegovina .................................................. 38,565 36,000 ¥2,565 

Office of the High Representative (OHR) ........................ [4,000] [4,000] [0] 

Bulgaria ........................................................................... 800 800 0 

Georgia ............................................................................. 62,050 58,000 ¥4,050 

Kosovo .............................................................................. 100,000 100,000 0 

Macedonia ........................................................................ 23,065 22,000 ¥1,065 

Moldova ............................................................................ 20,300 18,000 ¥2,300 

Montenegro ....................................................................... 9,000 8,000 ¥1,000 

Russia .............................................................................. 56,100 52,000 ¥4,100 

Serbia ............................................................................... 51,000 47,000 ¥4,000 

Ukraine ............................................................................. 90,125 89,000 ¥1,125 

Regional—Europe and Eurasia ....................................... 88,488 72,050 ¥16,438 

OSCE ....................................................................... [47,180] [47,180] [0] 

Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia ....................... 630,613 606,350 ¥24,263 

Total, Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ................ 762,253 722,000 ¥40,253 

Bosnia and Herzegovina 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,000,000 to support 

the Office of the High Representative (OHR) in Bosnia and 

Herzegovina. 

Russia-Iran 

The Committee continues a provision (Sec. 7073) restricting assistance for the Government of Russia due to its support for the 

Iranian nuclear program. 

Minsk Process 

The Committee reaffirms that Section 907 of the FREEDOM 

Support Act is still in effect, pending a settlement of the ongoing 

dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the status of 

Nagorno-Karabakh. The Committee supports the so-called ‘‘Minsk 

Process’’ that provides a forum for negotiations toward a peaceful 

settlement of the conflict, and encourages the Department of State 

to continue its efforts to reenergize the negotiating process this 

year. As this process moves forward, the Committee believes that 

all parties to the conflict must refrain from threats, incitement to 

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the Congress gave the President broad waiver authority with respect to Section 907 in the fiscal year 2002 Appropriations Act and 

that this waiver authority has been exercised in every fiscal year 

since then, the Committee directs that the Department of State 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations before exercising 

this waiver for fiscal year 2010 to ensure that all conditions under 

the waiver provision are being fully met. 

Support for peaceful resolution of South Caucasus conflicts 

The Committee continues its support for confidence-building 

measures among the parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The 

Committee expects the Department of State to use its authority 

under section 498B of the Foreign Assistance Act as necessary to 

carry out such programs. The Committee continues to be concerned 

about the plight of the victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, 

and recommends that up to $10,000,000 should be made available 

to address ongoing humanitarian needs in Nagorno-Karabakh. 

Religious and ethnic discrimination in Russia, Ukraine, and 

Belarus 

The Committee is concerned that anti-Semitism and religious 

persecution, from both sanctioned and non-sanctioned sources, is on 

the rise in the former Soviet Union and continues to threaten the 

safety of ethnic and religious minorities, primarily in the Russian 

Federation, Ukraine and Belarus. The Committee notes that the 

principal ‘‘at risk’’ groups include migrants from Central Asia and 

the Caucasus, black African students, Armenians, Muslims, Roman 

Catholics, Evangelical Christians and Jews. The Committee encourages support for programs that address these concerns, including consideration of the work of the Union of Councils for Jews in 

the Former Soviet Union. The Coordinator of United States Assistance to Europe and Eurasia is directed to report not later than 120 

days after enactment of this Act on assistance provided by the 

United States to address these concerns. 

Democracy and human rights 

The Committee recognizes the work of the Henry M. Jackson 

Foundation in promoting human rights and religious freedom in 

Russia. The Committee is also aware of the work of the Eurasian 

Medical Education Program of the American College of Physicians, 

and Miramed. Additionally, the Committee continues to recognize 

the work of the Eurasia Foundation in promoting democratic development at the grassroots level throughout the independent states 

of the former Soviet Union. The Committee encourages the Coordinator of United States Assistance to Europe and Eurasia to consider the activities noted above in fiscal year 2010. 

Civilian science and education 

The Committee continues to support the efforts of the Civilian 

Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) and encourages 

continued funding for CRDF from within this account. The CRDF 

works to build scientific capabilities, economic development, and ultimately job creation in the countries in which it has a presence. 

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tives abroad by fostering partnerships through travel grants, workshops, research grants, virtual science libraries, higher education 

reform, and targeted training opportunities. Additionally, the Committee is aware of the work of the Science Education for New Civic 

Engagements and Responsibilities in science and education in the 

region and encourages the Coordinator of United States Assistance 

to Europe and Eurasia to consider such activities in fiscal year 

2010. 

Rule of law 

The Committee views efforts to advance the rule of law worldwide as a critical component of United States foreign policy. The 

Committee strongly supports the public service programs of the 

American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative in promoting democracy and sustainable development around the globe through 

implementation of legal reform initiatives and urges consideration 

of such programs in other regions. 

Child survival, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases 

The Committee notes the need to continue programs that address 

child, maternal, reproductive, and environmental health as well as 

the increasing incidence of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS co-infection 

in the countries of Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and the Central Asian Republics. The Committee has allocated not less than 

$51,592,000 for health activities. Of this amount, the Committee 

recommendation includes $13,939,000 for child survival and maternal health; $9,608,000 for family planning/reproductive health programs; and $28,045,000 for infectious diseases and other public 

health threats. 

Regional accounts 

The Committee recommendation provides $81,050,000 for re- gional programs, of which $32,352,000 is for the Europe regional 

account, $39,698,000 is for the Eurasia regional account and 

$9,000,000 is for the Central Asia regional account. The Committee 

intends that of these funds, $47,180,000 is available to support the 

activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Funding is also provided for environmental infrastructure, independent media support, civil society, rule of law, 

health promotion and care, economic development, and other programs. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,561,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,947,451,000 

Committee ...........................................................................................

recommendation ................................................................................. 1,630,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥317,451,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 68,500,000 1The enacted level includes $686,500,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$199,000,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $487,500,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,630,000,000 for 

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which is $68,500,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$317,451,000 below the request. The Committee has merged the 

‘‘Andean Counterdrug Program’’ account under INCLE and, subject 

to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, has exempted funds provided in INCLE from the application of section 482(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The 

Committee has not included the requested provision that would 

allow funds previously appropriated to the Andean region to be reprogrammed without regard to geographic or purpose limitations. 

The Committee intends that funds previously appropriated to the 

Andean region be used in that region. 

The Committee continues the requirement in the bill that the 

Secretary of State shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act and prior 

to the initial obligation of funds appropriated under this heading, 

a report on the proposed uses of all funds on a country-by-country 

basis for each proposed program, project, or activity. 

The Committee notes that under certain extraordinary circumstances, the Department of State is required to exercise ‘‘notwithstanding’’ authority. However, this authority has sometimes 

been used without notification to the Committees on Appropriations. Therefore, the Secretary of State is directed to notify the 

Committees on Appropriations in writing within 5 days each time 

such authority is used, including providing a justification for such 

action. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2010 and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country/Program Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Country/Region: 

Indonesia ...................................................................... 11,570 11,570 0 

Iraq ............................................................................... 52,000 52,000 0 

Lebanon ........................................................................ 20,000 15,670 ¥4,330 

Afghanistan .................................................................. 450,000 420,000 ¥30,000 

Pakistan ....................................................................... 155,200 125,200 ¥30,000 

Bolivia .......................................................................... 26,000 20,000 ¥6,000 

Colombia ...................................................................... 237,760 251,150 13,390 

Costa Rica ................................................................... 500 500 0 

Dominican Republic ..................................................... 1,950 4,450 2,500 

Guatemala .................................................................... 5,850 7,500 1,650 

Haiti ............................................................................. 18,500 21,107 2,607 

Mexico .......................................................................... 459,325 205,325 ¥254,000 

Peru .............................................................................. 40,000 40,000 0 

West Bank and Gaza ................................................... 100,000 100,000 0 

Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................... 81,665 81,670 ¥58 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) ........ [5,900 ] [5,900 ] [0] 

Central America Regional Security Initiative 

(CARSI) ........................................................... [75,000 ] [75,000 ] [0] 

GLOBAL PROGRAMS

Unless otherwise indicated, funding for global programs under 

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Criminal youth gangs 

The Committee remains concerned about collaboration between 

criminal groups and drug traffickers and the impact these groups 

have on the daily lives of those citizens, especially the poor, who 

are the most frequent victims of violent crime. The Committee recommendation provides $8,000,000 for programs to combat 

transnational crime and criminal youth gangs, which is $1,000,000 

above the request. 

International demand reduction programs 

The Committee strongly supports demand reduction programs. 

The Committee directs that from funds within this heading, in addition to the funds provided for such programs in Mexico and Central America, $15,000,000 shall be provided for the drug demand 

reduction program, which is $2,500,000 above the request. The 

Committee commends the Department of State on efforts and encourages expansion of the program into more communities. 

Trafficking in persons 

The Committee recommendation includes $9,262,000 in INCLE 

funding for activities to prevent trafficking in persons, which is the 

same as the request. 

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,500,000 for the 

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative, which is the same as 

the request. 

Human rights 

The Committee calls on the Department of State to ensure that 

all United States laws regarding human rights, including section 

620J of the Foreign Assistance Act, are strictly applied in every 

country program. 

Police training 

The Committee recognizes that the United States plays an important role in training and professionalizing foreign police around 

the world. United States training promotes high quality, standardized civilian police, justice sector and corrections training in operating procedures, code of conduct, ethics standards, and human and 

civil rights. The Committee notes that such training is critical to 

eliminating the mistreatment and violence that occurs to those in 

need of protection. Furthermore, the Committee is gravely concerned with the treatment of women and girls and urges the Department of State to focus training on how to prevent and respond 

to gender-based violence against women and girls. The Committee 

directs the Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than March 1, 2010 on efforts to provide 

United States assistance to foreign police to address gender-based 

violence. This report should include: (1) an overview of all the Department’s efforts to develop and provide such assistance to foreign 

police on gender-based violence; (2) information on the curriculum/ 

training developed to provide or incorporate into said assistance; 

(3) the specific types of United States assistance provided to foreign 

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received training and the cost of these trainings; and (5) the challenges encountered in pursuing this policy. The Committee is 

aware of the work of the Leitner Center in Ghana and encourages 

the Department of State to consider support for such activities in 

fiscal year 2010. 

COUNTRY AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS

Afghanistan 

The Committee continues to include a limitation in the bill on 

the use of funds for aerial eradication through the spraying of herbicides in Afghanistan, unless the Secretary of State determines 

and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the President of Afghanistan has requested such assistance and directs that 

if such a determination is made the Secretary of State shall consult 

with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of 

funds. The Committee directs the Department of State to report 

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

arrests of known Afghan drug traffickers, cartel leaders, and narcoterrorists; the destruction of Afghan heroin laboratories; local Afghan prosecutions of heroin-related crimes; and illegal border crossings by foreign nationals from Pakistan into Afghanistan. 

Colombia 

The Committee acknowledges that Colombia is a vital partner 

and ally of the United States. The Committee recommendation includes $251,150,000, which is $13,390,000 above the request, for 

rule of law, interdiction and eradication activities in Colombia. The 

Committee continues to recognize the strategic importance of Colombia, and acknowledges the successes in Colombia and the measurable improvements that have resulted in the everyday lives of 

the Colombian people. 

The Committee notes that increasing levels of assistance for Colombia are supporting Integrated Action programs (Fusion Centers), which aim to bring the government into ungoverned territories by combining military security and civilian development 

strategies. The Committee views this model as innovative, but 

notes that success hinges on civilian government institutions’ full 

participation, inter-agency coordination, strict respect for human 

rights and local populations’ inclusion. The Committee urges the 

Department of State and the United States Embassy in Colombia 

to work with the Government of Colombia to ensure that during 

implementation of such Fusion Centers, the development of nonmilitary capacity is a top priority. 

Colombia rule of law, judicial, and human rights programs.—The 

Committee recommendation provides $44,500,000 in funding for 

justice and rule of law activities and continues a prior-year prohibition on providing funding for budget support or cash payments to 

the Government of Colombia. 

The Committee encourages that funding provided for judicial, 

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sultation with the Department of Justice 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 

the Colombian justice system. This report shall include a timeline 

of allocation of funds. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2010 and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

COLOMBIA RULE OF LAW, JUDICIAL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program/Activity Request Committee recommendation 

Human Rights ................................................................................ 0 8,000 

Judicial Reforms Programs ............................................................ 7,000 8,000 

Procuraduria General de la Nacion ............................................... 0 4,000 

Defensoria del Pueblo .................................................................... 0 2,000 

Office of the Attorney General ....................................................... 13,234 — 

Human Rights Unit ............................................................... 0 5,000 

Justice and Peace Unit ......................................................... 0 5,000 

Witness/Victims Protection Program .................................... 0 5,000 

Investigations and Mass graves .......................................... 0 1,500 

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ................................... 0 500 

Carabineros .................................................................................... 5,000 3,000 

Individual Deserter Program .......................................................... 500 500 

Demand Reduction ........................................................................ 500 500 

Culture of Lawfulness ................................................................... 0 0 

Money Laundering .......................................................................... 500 1,500 

Subtotal—Colombia Rule of Law Programs ...... 26,734 44,500 

Colombia human rights.—The Committee is concerned with official reports from the Government of Colombia which estimate that 

in the past 15 years up to 6.8 million hectares of land belonging 

to Afro-Colombians were illegally expropriated by paramilitary 

groups. The Committee notes that, despite the presence of Colombian armed forces, there continues to be paramilitary control over 

large tracts of land and the natural resources found on such lands. 

The Committee is aware of reports that in the case of the AfroColombian and mestizo communities of Jiguamiando and 

Curvarado, the Government of Colombia has recognized that the 

Afro-Colombian community councils are the rightful owners of 

these lands. The Secretary of State is directed to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act on the actions taken by the Government of Colombia to return to the Afro-Colombian community councils all lands 

unlawfully expropriated. 

The Committee continues to be concerned with the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Colombia. The Committee 

notes that the Colombian Constitutional Court has ruled that a 

registry of lands should be established chronicling the property 

claims of internally displaced individuals and families and identify 

who currently holds the land in order to restore the rights of IDPs 

and return that land to the rightful owners or provide appropriate 

reparation. The Committee encourages the Government of Colombia to complete this registry to facilitate national reconciliation. 

The Committee is concerned with reports of malicious or baseless 

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social leaders who have criticized government policies, and urges 

the Government of Colombia to establish mechanisms to provide judicial review and oversight to prevent such misuse of the judicial 

process. The Committee has modified a provision (Sec. 

7046(b)(1)(B)(iv)) to include a reporting requirement. 

Colombia interdiction, eradication and support.—The Committee 

supports voluntary manual coca eradication efforts in Colombia 

and directs USAID to continue to support the Government of Colombia in expanding these programs. The Committee directs the 

Department of State to provide a report not later than 45 days 

after enactment of this Act, on United States Government support 

of voluntary manual eradication efforts in Colombia. 

The Committee continues a prior-year provision (Sec. 7046) requiring that the Secretary of State certify that certain human 

rights conditions have been met before 30 percent of funds may be 

made available for assistance for the Colombian Armed Forces. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2010 and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

COLOMBIA—INTERDICTION, ERADICATION AND SUPPORT 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program/Activity Request Committee recommendation 

Support to the Colombian Military: 

Army Counterdrug Mobile Brigade ....................................... 2,000 2,000 

Army Aviation Support .......................................................... 36,000 36,000 

Air Bridge Denial Program ................................................... 1,000 1,000 

Navy Maritime Interdiction Support ..................................... 5,000 5,000 

Subtotal—Support to the Colombian Military ... 44,000 44,000 

Support to Colombian National Police: 

Aviation Support ................................................................... 55,106 50,000 

Support For Eradication ........................................................ 60,000 55,000 

Support For Interdiction ........................................................ 16,000 25,000 

Subtotal—Support to the Colombian National 

Police .............................................................. 131,106 130,000 

Program, Development and Support: 

United States Personnel ....................................................... 2,089 2,029 

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) ................................................. 2,391 1,911 

ICASS Costs .......................................................................... 1,010 1,010 

Program Support ................................................................... 1,750 1,750 

Subtotal—Program, Development and Support 7,240 6,700 

Critical Flight Safety Program: 

Huey-II Engines ..................................................................... 1,800 1,800 

Huey-II procurement ............................................................. 3,500 3,500 

Spray Aircraft procurement .................................................. 2,730 0 

Huey II wiring ....................................................................... 1,500 1,500 

C208 Depot ........................................................................... 700 700 

UH–60L Depot ....................................................................... 6,000 6,000 

Huey-II Depot ........................................................................ 4,000 4,000 

C–27 Depot ........................................................................... 2,600 2,600 

AT–802 Depot ....................................................................... 2,600 2,600 

Aircraft/Aircrew Safety of Flight ........................................... 3,250 3,250 

Subtotal—Critical Flight Safety Program .......... 28,680 25,950 

Total—Interdiction, Eradication and Support ............. 211,026 206,650 


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Mexico 

The Committee recommendation includes $205,325,000 for Mexico. Although $459,325,000 was requested in fiscal year 2010 

through the INCLE account, the Committee forward funded a total 

of $254,000,000 in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 

(Public Law 111–32), of which $160,000,000 was provided through 

the ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’ account. Taken together 

with the funding provided in this Act, the Committee has fully 

funded the fiscal year 2010 request for Mexico, which includes the 

Administration’s request for the Merida program. 

The Committee provides funding to enable the Mexican National 

Migration Institute to expand and modernize its database and document verification system; procure mobile gamma ray non-intrusive inspection equipment and canine detection training to support 

the Federal Police and Customs’ interdiction efforts; provide assistance to augment institution-building efforts; and provide support 

for anti-gang and anti-organized crime units, victim/witness protection, and extradition training. 

The Committee applauds the Government of Mexico’s efforts in 

its war against organized crime and drug-trafficking along our 

shared border. However, this problem cannot be solved through police and military actions alone. The Committee believes that more 

must be done to invest in society and to provide alternative livelihoods, education, and opportunities for youth. While enforcement 

by police and military is important, security forces must institutionalize mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability as 

well as respect for the rights of citizens. The Committee remains 

concerned with reports of corruption and human rights violations 

committed by some elements of federal and local police and military personnel. The Committee urges the continuation of justice 

sector and institutional reforms to ensure greater respect for 

human rights and rule of law. 

The Committee is concerned about violence against women in 

Mexico. The Committee encourages the Department of State to 

support ongoing efforts to identify unknown women murder victims 

in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua, Mexico, through forensic analysis, including DNA testing, conducted by independent, impartial 

experts already working in the state who are sensitive to the special needs and concerns of the victims’ families. Support should 

also be provided for efforts to encourage families from Chihuahua 

and other Mexican states that have women or girls missing in their 

families to report these cases to the Attorney General’s office in 

Chihuahua and the federal Special Prosecutor’s Office for violent 

crimes against women. 

The Committee remains concerned about reports of firearms 

flowing across the border, which contributes to the increased level 

of violence, and strongly supports a coordinated strategy to address 

the mutual concerns between the United States and Mexico. The 

Committee urges creation of a joint high level United States-Mexico commission to facilitate bi-national cooperation and innovative 

solutions to reducing border violence, including increasing the 

interoperability of communications between United States and 

Mexico emergency and first responders along the southern border. 

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United States-Mexico border, including firearms, chemical precursors and bulk cash. The Committee has included language that requires any equipment purchased with funds in this Act to be interoperable and compatible with equipment utilized by Federal law 

enforcement agencies in the United States. 

Peru 

The Committee recommendation includes $40,000,000 for assistance for Peru, which is the same as the request. The Committee 

continues to believe that there is a very real danger of increased 

coca production and of drug trafficking through Peru and notes 

with concern a small but significant rise in incursions by Mexican 

and Colombian drug cartels and other narco-terrorist organizations 

despite United States-supported eradication efforts. The Committee 

is concerned that the terrorist organizations have openly identified 

with the coca growers. 

The Committee is aware of the coca interdiction and eradication 

activities in the Cordillera Azul National Park in central Peru and 

encourages USAID to consider such work in fiscal year 2010. The 

Committee understands that this alternative community development and conservation education project has already demonstrated 

effective use of funds to prevent coca cultivation and urges USAID 

to consider entering into similar agreements elsewhere in the region. 

Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) 

The Committee includes $75,000,000 within the INCLE Western 

Hemisphere regional account for the countries of Central America, 

which includes the Administration’s request for the Merida Initiative—Central America. The Committee believes that funding and 

cooperation within the region is a long-term proposal and therefore 

is transitioning the three-year Merida Initiative-Central America to 

a longer-term Central America Regional Security Initiative 

(CARSI). The Committee believes that the Administration must 

take a comprehensive approach to the myriad of problems such as 

youth violence and gangs, organized crime, drug trafficking and 

other forms of criminality and violence in Central America. The 

Committee notes that a range of United States Government agencies, including the Department of State, USAID, the Department of 

Justice, and others need to be involved in working with Central 

American governments and regional bodies to develop and implement a regional security initiative. The Committee expects that the 

Administration, as it develops and implements CARSI will ensure 

that it includes significant funding for prevention, for institutional 

strengthening of police, prosecutors, and judicial systems, and for 

prison programs. 

The Committee provides funding to combat drug trafficking, related violence, and organized crime. Funding is also provided for 

judicial reform, institution building, gang prevention, anti-corruption, and rule of law activities. The Committee supports increased 

coordination between the police forces of different countries and 

provides funds for information collection and sharing, enhancement 

of crime and fingerprint databases, communication equipment, and 

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hicles, and communication equipment. Funding for CARSI maritime security is provided under the ‘‘Foreign Military Financing 

Program’’ account. 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) 

The Committee includes $5,900,000 within the INCLE Western 

Hemisphere regional account for the new CBSI as proposed by the 

Administration. The Committee intends that these funds will be 

used to support programs to enhance rule of law, provide equipment and training to counternarcotics forces, assist efforts to 

strengthen anti-crime legislation, and support information sharing 

among the customs, law enforcement and border control agencies 

in the Caribbean. 

Shared Security Partnership (SSP) 

The Committee supports the Administration’s proposed cross-cutting initiative to coordinate regional and global law enforcement 

and anti-terrorist efforts. The recommendation includes 

$21,200,000 from funds made available under this heading for this 

purpose. 

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED

PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $631,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 765,430,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 717,430,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥48,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 85,930,000 1The enacted level includes $106,500,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$4,500,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $102,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $717,430,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, 

which is $85,930,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$48,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee notes that under certain extraordinary circumstances, the Department of State is required to exercise ‘‘notwithstanding’’ authority. However, this authority has sometimes 

been used without notification to the Committees on Appropriations. Therefore, the Secretary of State is directed to notify the 

Committees on Appropriations in writing within 5 days each time 

such authority is used, including providing a justification for such 

action. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2010 and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Programs Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Nonproliferation Programs: 

Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund ........................ 75,000 75,000 0 

Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance 54,960 50,000 ¥4,960 

Global Threat Reduction (formerly NWMDE) .................... 68,615 66,000 ¥2,615 

IAEA Voluntary Contribution ............................................. 65,000 65,000 0 


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NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Programs Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

CTBT International Monitoring System ............................ 26,000 30,000 4,000 

Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism ......................... 2,000 2,000 0 

Subtotal—Nonproliferation Programs ........... 291,575 288,000 ¥3,575 

Anti-Terrorism Programs: 

Anti-terrorism Assistance ................................................ 228,385 200,000 ¥28,385 

Terrorist Interdiction Program .......................................... 54,550 54,550 0 

Counterterrorism Engagement with Allies ....................... 6,000 3,000 ¥3,000 

Counterterrorism Financing ............................................. 21,865 20,805 ¥1,060 

Subtotal—Anti-Terrorism Programs .............. 310,800 278,355 ¥32,445 

Regional Stability & Humanitarian Assistance: 

Humanitarian Demining Program .................................... 73,575 73,575 0 

International Trust Fund .................................................. 7,500 12,500 5,000 

Small Arms/Light Weapons Destruction .......................... 81,980 65,000 ¥16,980 

Subtotal—Regional Stability & Humanitarian Assistance ...................................... 163,055 151,075 ¥11,980 

Total ........................................................................ 765,430 717,430 ¥48,000 

Nonproliferation activities 

The Committee has provided $288,000,000 under this heading for 

nonproliferation activities. The Committee emphasizes that nonproliferation programs of the Departments of State, Energy, Defense, and Homeland Security are critical components to protecting 

the United States and urges close coordination among these agencies. The Committee has included language requiring prior consultation on all Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities. 

Pakistan 

The Committee notes the urgency in helping Pakistan secure its 

nuclear arsenal, prevent proliferation of nuclear technology, and 

combat terrorism. 

Voluntary contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency 

(IAEA) 

The Committee recommends $65,000,000, which is the same as 

the request, for the IAEA. 

Counterterrorism financing 

The Committee recognizes that efforts to stop counterterrorism 

financing are a valuable asset and continues to support the work 

of the Departments of State, Justice and Treasury in assisting foreign countries’ efforts to identify, freeze, and prevent the use of financial institutions, businesses, and charitable organizations as 

conduits for money to terrorist organizations, including giving 

countries an investigative ability to follow the money trail and arrest terrorists preemptively. 

International Trust Fund 

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ance provided by the Trust Fund. The Committee recommendation 

includes $12,500,000, which is $5,000,000 above the request. 

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty International Monitoring System 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000, which is 

$4,000,000 above the request, for a contribution to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty International Monitoring System. 

Small arms/light weapons destruction 

The Committee supports the Small Arms/Light Weapons Destruction program for its clear and effective results in aiding participants in the elimination of grenades, guns, and Man-Portable 

Air Defense Systems (MANPADS). The Committee recommendation includes $65,000,000 for this program. The Committee notes 

that this reduction was taken without prejudice and due solely to 

budget constraints. 

Shared Security Partnership (SSP) 

The Committee supports the Administration’s proposed cross-cutting initiative to coordinate regional and global law enforcement 

and anti-terrorist efforts. The recommendation includes 

$49,400,000 from funds made available under this heading for border security, nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and 

anti-corruption and anti-terrorism efforts. 

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2009 supplemental appropriations 1 .............................. $ 1,671,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,480,444,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,480,444,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥190,556,000 1The enacted level includes $740,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$350,000,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $390,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes a total of 

$1,480,444,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance, which is 

$190,556,000 below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same 

as the request. The Committee will continue to monitor the obligation and expenditure of these no-year funds to ensure there is adequate funding for these essential humanitarian assistance activities. 

AFRICA

Darfuri refugees 

The Committee understands the Department of State has begun 

the processing of Darfuri refugees for resettlement. The Committee 

requests the Department of State to keep it apprised of the security 

situation in Chad and the progress on processing of refugees from 

Darfur in Chad and from other locations. 

Somali refugees 

The Committee remains concerned about the plight of refugees 

from Somalia. Due to over 17 years of political instability in Somalia, tens of thousands of refugees have been confined to camps for 

well over a decade and denied any freedom of movement or right 

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providing strong support for humanitarian assistance programs in 

Kenya and other countries that host large numbers of Somalis. In 

addition, the Committee recommends that the Secretary continue 

to work with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner 

for Refugees (UNHCR), and all other relevant international partners and governments, to seek appropriate and durable solutions 

for Somali refugees. 

Women affected by conflict 

The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue 

to strengthen protection and assistance for women and girls, who 

make up the majority of refugees and conflict-affected populations. 

The Committee is aware of the work of Women for Women International in this area and encourages the Secretary to give consideration to supporting their work, where appropriate. 

Zimbabwean refugees 

The Committee urges the Department of State to continue to 

work closely with the Government of South Africa, UNHCR and 

other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations to ensure that the South African government can move ahead 

with the timely identification, documentation, and status determination of refugees and asylum seekers. The Department of State 

also should work with the international community to ensure that 

sufficient resources are available to meet the protection and humanitarian assistance needs of vulnerable Zimbabweans in South 

Africa. 

NEAR EAST

Iraqi refugees 

The Committee commends the Department of State for undertaking in-country processing of Iraqis allied with the United States 

who are applying for resettlement. The Committee urges the Secretary to ensure that adequate resources are made available to 

keep pace with processing demands and to explore expeditious, 

cost-effective alternatives for processing, if warranted. Finally, the 

Committee encourages the Department of State to continue to pay 

attention to the special circumstances of particularly vulnerable 

populations in Iraq, including religious minorities and those facing 

persecution due to their sexual orientation. 

The Committee is aware of concerns raised by international nongovernmental organizations working with Iraqi refugees in Syria 

that their humanitarian efforts are impeded by the United States 

sanctions imposed on Syria. The Committee has been informed, for 

example, that restrictions on technology make it difficult for aid 

workers to bring or use computers and other routine information 

technology in Syria and requires them to purchase new and more 

costly computing equipment in Syria. The Committee encourages 

the Secretary of State to examine the advisability of granting a 

limited humanitarian exemption from these restrictions to nongovernmental organizations funded by the United States and operating in Syria and to forward any recommendations for changes to 

existing law to the relevant committees of jurisdiction in the House 

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The Committee is also concerned that in addition to Iraqi refugees in Jordan and Syria, there are thousands of internally displaced persons of Palestinian descent in Iraq who are not being 

welcomed in any country in the region and are living in desperate 

circumstances just inside the border. The Committee understands 

that UNHCR considers Palestinians living in the border camps to 

be extremely vulnerable and urges the Department of State to accelerate efforts to address the needs of this vulnerable population. 

Resettlement in Israel 

The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$25,000,000 for refugees from the former Soviet Union and Eastern 

Europe and other refugees resettling in Israel, the same as the request. 

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) accountability 

The Committee is cognizant of concerns over whether UNRWA is 

taking all reasonable steps to prevent United States assistance 

from supporting terrorists, terrorist organizations or other extremists, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza and is operating in 

an open and transparent manner. While a May 2009 Government 

Accountability Office report found UNRWA has ‘‘strengthened policies and procedures to conform with conditions of United States 

contributions’’, they also noted that ‘‘weaknesses remain’’. Therefore, the Committee recommendation includes a provision (Sec. 

7085) requiring the Secretary of State to submit an accountability 

report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days 

after enactment of this Act. The report requirements, which are 

similar to those included in the conference report on the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–XX), are as follows: 

Whether UNRWA is: 

(1) continuing to utilize Operations Support Officers in the 

West Bank and Gaza to inspect UNRWA installations and report 

any inappropriate use; 

(2) dealing promptly with any staff or beneficiary violations 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; 

(4) continuing regular reporting to the Department of State on 

actions it has taken to ensure conformance with the conditions of 

section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; 

(5) taking steps to improve the transparency of all educational 

materials currently in use in UNRWA-administered schools; 

(6) continuing to use curriculum materials in UNRWA-supported schools and summer camps designed to promote tolerance, 

non-violent conflict resolution and human rights; 

(7) not engaging in operations with financial institutions or related entities in violation of relevant United States law and is enhancing its transparency and financial due diligence and working 

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(8) in compliance with the United Nations Board of Auditors’ 

biennial audit requirements and is implementing in a timely fashion the Board’s recommendations. 

Textbooks.—The Committee is concerned about reports of hostcountry textbooks used in UNRWA schools that include inflammatory and inaccurate information about the United States and 

the State of Israel, anti-Semitic teaching, as well as the glorification of terrorists. The Committee requests the Department of 

State undertake a sample review of educational materials used in 

UNRWA schools and to report to the Committees on Appropriations on the findings of the review, efforts by UNRWA and the Department of State to mitigate the use of such material and any recommendations for improving transparency and accuracy of such 

materials. 

SOUTH ASIA

Thai-Burma border 

The Committee continues to be concerned about refugees and internally displaced persons along the Thai-Burma border. The Committee expects the Department of State to continue and expand 

programs along the border where possible. 

Tibetan refugees 

The Committee recommends not less than $2,500,000 from this 

account for Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India. The Committee 

remains concerned about the plight of Tibetan refugees transiting 

through Nepal to resettlement in India, and in particular the decision by the Government of Nepal to bar the reopening of the Tibetan-run offices in Kathmandu that provide vital services to refugees. The Committee welcomes efforts by the Department of State 

and the United States Embassy in Kathmandu to work multilaterally with other governments on Tibetan issues in Nepal and urges 

the Secretary to press the Government of Nepal to ensure the safe 

transit of Tibetan refugees and to respect the full rights of, and 

provide legal protections to, Tibetans residing in Nepal. 

Western Hemisphere 

The Committee urges the Secretary to provide a strong and fair 

share contribution to UNHCR’s request for the Western Hemisphere. Special consideration should be made to UNHCR’s Latin 

America, North America and Caribbean appeals. The Committee 

notes with concern the humanitarian crisis in Ecuador, and urges 

the Department of State to provide robust support for Colombian 

refugee programs through both international and nongovernmental 

organizations, as well as continued support for Colombian IDP 

needs. 

OTHER

Unaccompanied alien children 

Cognizant of the requirement in the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victim Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–457), 

the Committee urges the Department of State to work with the Departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security 

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national and/or nongovernmental organization with relevant expertise, to repatriate unaccompanied alien children. 

UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE

FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $40,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 Request ................................................................... 75,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 75,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 35,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $75,000,000 for Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, which is 

$35,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 level and the same as the 

request. The Committee will continue to monitor the obligation and 

expenditure of these no-year funds to ensure there is adequate reserve in this emergency account. 

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

PEACE CORPS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $340,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 373,440,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... 76,560,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 110,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $450,000,000 for Peace 

Corps, which is $110,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted 

level and $76,560,000 above the request. 

Management considerations in expansion of the Peace Corps 

In light of Congressional support for expansion of the Peace 

Corps, the Committee urges the Peace Corps to review its management practices in order to accommodate increased numbers of volunteers. The Committee directs the Comptroller General of the 

Government Accountability Office to conduct an assessment of 

Peace Corps recruitment, selection, field placement, retention and 

management practices, as well as steps required to expand the 

number of volunteers while ensuring volunteer and management 

quality. This comprehensive review should assess and include recommendations for improvement in: the Agency’s ability to recruit, 

train, equip, deploy, retain and sustain skilled volunteers for the 

duration of their service term; the Agency’s mechanisms for recruiting qualified skilled volunteers and matching those with country 

requested skills; the process for evaluating the performance of its 

managers in accordance with federally accepted standards; and the 

Agency’s ability to absorb an increase in volunteers. 

Volunteer recruitment and processing 

The Committee applauds the Peace Corps’ work to shift to electronic processing of volunteer applications, clearance and placement in order to reduce the time between nomination and deployment of volunteers. The Committee urges the Peace Corps to increase and broaden recruitment efforts in order to accommodate a 

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cants to volunteers deployed, to ensure the highest quality of volunteers. 

Domestic offices 

The bill includes a provision requiring the Peace Corps to follow 

the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations when deciding to open, close, or significantly reduce the 

number of personnel of any domestic office. In light of the decision 

to increase the number of Peace Corps volunteers and the corresponding need to intensify applicant recruitment, the Committee 

recommends that the Peace Corps consider re-establishing domestic 

offices in Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, 

while encouraging the Peace Corps to retain the community-based 

nature of those operations. 

Renewable energy projects 

The Committee urges the Peace Corps to find ways to channel 

the efforts of its volunteers to help increase access to renewable energy sources, including solar-energy based options. The Peace 

Corps Director should be prepared to report on plans to integrate 

this into the Peace Corps program at the fiscal year 2011 hearing 

and should consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to 

implementing its plan. 

Geographic distribution of volunteers 

The Peace Corps’ strategy guiding its geographic distribution of 

volunteers should be examined in light of shifting strategic interests, increasing costs of programs, and limited resources. The Peace 

Corps shall submit a report on this strategy to the Committees on 

Appropriations not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act. 

The report shall include a detailed description of the criteria used 

to assign volunteers on a country-by-country basis. The Committee 

encourages Peace Corps to consider expansion into Indonesia and 

Liberia in fiscal year 2010. 

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $875,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,425,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,400,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥25,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 525,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,400,000,000 for the 

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which is $525,000,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $25,000,000 below the 

request. The Committee directs that not more than $95,000,000 

shall be for administrative expenses and not more than $100,000 

may be for representational and entertainment expenses. 

The Committee includes prior year language that requires the 

MCC to only enter into compacts for which it has complete funding 

available from existing appropriations; and language that requires 

lower middle-income countries to make an incremental contribution 

relative to their national budget in support of the poverty reduction 

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ing notification prior to signing any new country compact or new 

threshold country program; terminating or suspending any country 

compact or threshold country program; or commencing negotiations 

for any new compact or threshold country program is included. 

Compact completion 

The MCC must put in place clear guidelines for the post-compact 

country transition to ensure proper maintenance and continuation 

of all investments made in the country. The MCC is directed to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the transition 

plan and its implementation for those compacts coming to completion in fiscal year 2010. 

Compact implementation 

The Committee is aware that several compacts are scheduled to 

be complete in fiscal years 2010 and 2011. Due to implementation 

delays, there are concerns that several countries may not be able 

to complete their programs within the five-year compact time limit. 

The MCC shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on 

the timeline for completion of the compact projects, the status of 

the projects, and progress on the projects on a regular basis. The 

MCC shall notify the Committees on Appropriations immediately if 

a compact program will not be complete within the five year compact time limit. 

Contracting and procurement opportunities for minority, small, and 

disadvantaged business enterprises 

The Committee directs the MCC to take action to ensure that 

United States small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged business 

enterprises are able to fully participate in the provision of goods 

and services that are financed with funds made available to the 

MCC. The MCC is directed to provide a report to the Committees 

on Appropriations not later than 120 days after enactment of this 

Act on the actions taken by the MCC to meet this objective and the 

success of those efforts. 

Private equity funds 

The Committee remains concerned about the use of limited resources for the establishment of private equity funds, investment 

funds, or so-called development funds given the Committee’s past 

experience and their historically low impact on the development of 

a country. Additionally, as required by the Millennium Challenge 

Act of 2003, compact funds may only be disbursed on a grant basis, 

thereby further distorting the investment incentives of a fund. The 

MCC is directed to keep the Committees on Appropriations fully informed about the operation of funds currently in ongoing compacts, 

and to consult with the Committees on Appropriations if such a 

fund is being discussed during compact development. 

Reporting requirements 

The MCC is directed to provide a spending plan to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after enactment of 

this Act on the proposed uses on a country-by-country basis of the 

funds appropriated in this account. On a semi-annual basis, the 

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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 2010 and subsequent fiscal years as determined by the 

country compact; a summary of threshold country programs in implementation and development, 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. 

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $22,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 22,760,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 22,760,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 260,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $22,760,000 for InterAmerican Foundation, which is $260,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and the same as the request. 

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $32,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

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

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥2,500,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for African 

Development Foundation, which is $2,500,000 below the fiscal year 

2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $25,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 31,440,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥6,440,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for International Affairs Technical Assistance by the Department of the 

Treasury, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level 

and $6,440,000 below the request. 

DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $60,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 110,630,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 60,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,630,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $60,000,000 for Debt 

Restructuring by the Department of the Treasury, which is the 

same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $50,630,000 below 

the request. 

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count are subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

The Department of the Treasury is directed to provide a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations on potential debt reduction/ 

restructuring initiatives for any unallocated balances remaining at 

the end of fiscal year 2009. 

TITLE IV 

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $530,200,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 296,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 331,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... 35,100,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥198,700,000 1The enacted level includes $280,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including 

$95,000,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $185,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $331,500,000 for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), which is $198,700,000 below the fiscal 

year 2009 enacted level and $35,100,000 above the request. 

The PKO account funds United States assistance to international 

efforts to monitor and maintain the peace in areas of special concern to the United States, and provides funds to other related programs carried out in furtherance of the national security interests 

of the United States. In fiscal year 2010, contributions are planned 

for programs in Africa, the Multinational Force and Observers 

(MFO) Mission in the Sinai, the Global Peacekeeping Operations 

Initiative (GPOI), and other activities. 

The Committee provides a limited notwithstanding of section 660 

of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to enable the Department of 

State to: (1) support the International Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (COESPU) and other similar capacity building 

efforts of gendarme units to increase the capabilities and interoperability of stability police for peacekeeping purposes, and (2) provide 

training, equipping and/or transportation support of formed police 

unit/gendarmes to peacekeeping operations and support them in 

peacekeeping operations. The Committee directs the Secretary of 

State to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing each 

time this authority is used, including providing a justification for 

such action. 

The following table compares the President’s request for fiscal 

year 2010 and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country/Program Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Africa: 

Democratic Republic of the Congo .................................. 21,000 16,000 ¥5,000 

Liberia .............................................................................. 10,000 12,000 2,000 

Somalia ............................................................................ 67,000 102,000 35,000 


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PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country/Program Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Sudan ............................................................................... 42,000 45,000 3,000 

Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism Program ....................... 20,000 20,000 0 

STATE Africa Regional ..................................................... 13,600 13,600 0 

Subtotal—Africa ............................................ 173,600 208,600 35,000 

Global: 

Global Peace Operations Initiative .................................. 96,800 96,800 0 

Multinational Force and Observers .................................. 26,000 26,000 0 

Subtotal—Global ........................................... 122,800 122,800 0 

Total—PKO ............................................................. 296,400 331,400 35,000 

Darfur 

The Committee intends that funding for continued training of 

UNAMID troops up to UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations 

standards for the mission in Darfur shall be provided from funds 

made available for Sudan and the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). 

Somalia 

The Committee recommendation provides $102,000,000 for assistance for Somalia. The Committee continues to provide extraordinary authority allowing $55,000,000 to be used to pay assessed 

expenses of international peacekeeping activities for logistical support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Additionally, the Committee recommendation provides $47,000,000 for security sector reform. The Committee supports efforts to provide security sector reform with robust accounting and monitoring mechanisms. Additionally, such support should be provided within a 

framework of a comprehensive effort to advance the rule of law and 

respect for human rights within the Transitional Federal Government of The Republic of Somalia and Somali society. 

Shared Security Partnership (SSP) 

The Committee supports the Shared Security Partnership, the 

Administration’s proposed cross-cutting initiative to coordinate regional and global law enforcement and anti-terrorist efforts. The 

recommendation includes $9,400,000 from funds made available 

under this heading. 

Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism Program (TSCTP) 

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

Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism Program, which is the same as 

the request. Of the funds, $3,300,000 is intended for the SSP. 

Multinational Force Observers (MFO) 

The Committee recommendation includes $26,000,000 for the 

MFO mission in the Sinai, which is the same as the request. 


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INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $ 93,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 110,283,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 110,283,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 17,283,000 1The enacted level includes $2,000,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 from Public 

Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $110,283,000 for International Military Education and Training (IMET), which is 

$17,283,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same 

as the request. 

The Committee acknowledges that IMET is a valuable part of the 

overall United States security assistance program. The Committee 

appreciates that in addition to providing training, this program 

also exposes foreign students to American democratic values, particularly military respect for civilian control of the military and the 

government, and for internationally recognized standards of individual and human rights. 

Expanded International Military Education and Training 

Expanded-IMET or ‘‘E–IMET’’ focuses on training foreign civilian 

and military officials in three areas: managing and administering 

military establishments and budgets; creating and maintaining effective military judicial systems and military codes of conduct; and 

fostering greater respect for the principle of civilian control of the 

military. The Committee recommends E–IMET assistance only for 

Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Cote 

d’Ivoire, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Nepal. 

Funding levels 

The Committee recommendation assumes full funding of the request with the exception of the funding proposed for Azerbaijan, 

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Equatorial Guinea, Somalia, East Asia and 

Pacific Regional, Pakistan, and Administrative Costs. The Committee recommendation does not include funding for Equatorial 

Guinea IMET programs, which is $40,000 below the request; Somalia IMET programs, which is $40,000 below the request; and East 

Asia and Pacific Regional IMET programs, which is $920,000 below 

the request. 

IMET Administrative Costs 

The Committee recommendation provides $5,120,000 for administrative costs, which is $15,000 above the request. 

Egypt 

The Committee recommendation provides $1,900,000 for IMET 

programs for Egypt, which is $500,000 above the request. The 

Committee directs that the additional $500,000 shall be used for a 

combined military training program to include students from Egypt 

and Israel. 

Pakistan 

The Committee recommendation provides $5,000,000 for IMET 

programs for Pakistan, which is $1,000,000 above the request. The 


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Committee intends that this funding shall be used to expand the 

number of Pakistani officers currently participating in United 

States training programs. 

Armenia and Azerbaijan 

The Committee recommendation continues the policy of parity in 

military assistance provided to Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Committee recommendation includes IMET assistance levels of 

$450,000 for each of the countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Turkey 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,000,000 for IMET 

programs for Turkey, which is the same as the request. 

Argentina 

The Committee notes that although Argentina is subject to 

Brooke sanctions and unable to receive other military assistance, 

section 638(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act provides authority for 

training activities. Therefore, the Committee recommendation includes $900,000 for IMET programs for Argentina, which is the 

same as the request. 

The Committee is aware that the Government of Argentina has 

not implemented Federal Court orders including two default judgments and daily sanctions rendered by the United States District 

Court of Northern Illinois. Should the Government of Argentina 

fail to comply with these court orders in a timely fashion, the Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Defense, 

should withhold funds provided for Argentina’s IMET program. 

Colombia 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,695,000 for IMET 

programs for Colombia, which is the same as the request. 

Guatemala 

The Committee recommendation includes $850,000 for regular 

IMET programs for Guatemala. The Committee continues a provision (Sec. 7045(d)(2)) that provides training, other than E–IMET, 

only for the Guatemalan Air Force and Navy and also provides 

IMET training for the Guatemalan Army Corps of Engineers entirely for training to improve disaster response capabilities and to 

participate in international peacekeeping operations. The Committee notes that this assistance may only be provided if the Secretary of State certifies that the Guatemalan Air Force, Navy, and 

Army Corps of Engineers are respecting human rights and are fully 

cooperating with the International Commission Against Impunity 

(CICIG); and that civilian judicial authorities are investigating and 

prosecuting, with the military’s cooperation, military personnel who 

have been implicated in gross violations of human rights. 

The Committee remains concerned that the Government of Guatemala cannot maintain and field an effective force against narcotics trafficking and other illicit activity, or protect their borders 

without this training. IMET for the Guatemalan Navy is critical to 

enhancing its professional development and interdiction capability. 

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along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines that are increasingly 

heavy transit zones for drugs. 

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $6,231,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 5,274,390,000 

Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 4,260,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥1,014,390,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥1,971,500,000 1The enacted level includes $1,596,500,000 in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009, including $302,500,000 from Public Law 110–252 and $1,294,000,000 from Public Law 111–32. 2 $1,125,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 requested funding was provided in Public Law 111–32. 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,260,000,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program (FMF), which is $1,971,500,000 

below the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $1,014,390,000 below 

the request. In the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public 

Law 111–32), the Committee forward-funded $1,125,000,000 of requested fiscal year 2010 FMF. The Committee notes that when the 

forward-funding is added to the recommended funding, the total 

fiscal year 2010 level is $110,610,000 above the request. 

The FMF program provides grants for the acquisition of United 

States defense equipment, services, and training. Such assistance 

enables key allies and friendly nations to improve defensive capabilities, and fosters bilateral military relationships with the United 

States and interoperability with United States forces. The Committee provides legislative language granting the Secretary of State 

authority to initiate the procurement of defense articles or services 

for foreign security forces. 

The following table compares the President’s fiscal year 2010 request and the Committee recommendation and is subject to the 

terms and conditions of section 7019 concerning allocations and notifications. 

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country/Program Request Committee recommendation Change 

Armenia ................................................................................... 3,000 3,000 0 

Azerbaijan ............................................................................... 4,000 3,000 ¥1,000 

Colombia ................................................................................. 66,390 60,000 ¥6,390 

Dominican Republic ................................................................ 1,000 1,000 0 

Ethiopia ................................................................................... 3,000 843 ¥2,157 

Egypt ....................................................................................... 1,300,000 1,040,000 ¥260,000 

Egypt (forward-funding) ......................................................... .............................. [260,000 ] +260,000 

FY 2010 Subtotal—Egypt ............................ .............................. [1,300,000 ] ..............................

Georgia .................................................................................... 16,000 16,000 0 

Indonesia ................................................................................. 20,000 20,000 0 

Israel ....................................................................................... 2,775,000 2,220,000 ¥555,000 

Israel (forward-funding) ................................................ .............................. [555,000 ] +555,000 

FY 2010 Subtotal—Israel ............................ .............................. [2,775,000 ] ..............................

Jordan ...................................................................................... 300,000 150,000 ¥150,000 

Jordan (forward-funding) ............................................... .............................. [150,000 ] +150,000 

FY 2010 Subtotal—Jordan .......................... .............................. [300,000 ] ..............................

Kazakhstan .............................................................................. 2,400 4,000 1,600 

Kyrgyz Republic ....................................................................... 2,900 4,000 1,100 

Lebanon ................................................................................... 100,000 100,000 0 

Malta ....................................................................................... 0 455 455 

Mexico ..................................................................................... 10,500 10,500 0 


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FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAMS—Continued 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Country/Program Request Committee 

recommendation Change 

Mexico (forward-funding) ............................................... .............................. [160,000 ] +160,000 

FY 2010 Subtotal—Mexico .......................... .............................. [170,500 ] ..............................

Morocco ................................................................................... 9,000 9,000 0 

Pakistan .................................................................................. 298,000 268,000 ¥30,000 

Poland ..................................................................................... 47,000 47,000 0 

Thailand .................................................................................. 1,060 1,600 540 

Tunisia .................................................................................... 15,000 20,000 5,000 

Tajikistan ................................................................................ 1,500 2,000 500 

Turkmenistan .......................................................................... 1,500 2,000 500 

Ukraine .................................................................................... 16,000 16,000 0 

Western Hemisphere Maritime Cooperation ............................ 18,000 18,000 0 

FMF, Administrative Expenses ................................................ 54,464 54,464 0 

FMF Unallocated ..................................................................... 208,676 189,138 ¥19,538 

Total—FMF .................................................. 5,274,390 4,260,000 ¥1,014,390 

Total with Forward Funding .................................. 5,274,390 5,385,000 +110,610 

Administrative expenses 

The Committee recommends $54,464,000 for FMF administrative 

expenses as requested for Defense Security Cooperation Agency administrative costs. 

Shared Security Partnership (SSP) 

The Committee supports the SSP, a cross-cutting initiative to coordinate regional and global law enforcement and anti-terrorist efforts proposed by the Administration. The recommendation includes $10,000,000 from funds made available under this heading 

for air and maritime equipment, training, and C3 (command, control, and communications) to more fully integrate Caribbean regional security and law enforcement agencies. 

Maritime Security Assistance (Western Hemisphere Regional) 

The Committee recommendation includes $18,000,000 for maritime security assistance, which is the same as the request. The 

Committee intends these funds to continue the naval cooperation 

program in the Caribbean and provides $10,000,000 as part of the 

new CBSI and $8,000,000 for the countries of Central America as 

part of the CARSI to maintain the ongoing maritime security assistance program. 

Armenia and Azerbaijan 

The Committee recommendation includes $3,000,000 for each of 

the FMF programs for the countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Israel 

The Committee recommendation provides $2,200,000,000 in grants for military assistance to Israel, in addition to $555,000,000 

provided in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public 

Law 111–32), for a combined total of $2,775,000,000 for fiscal year 

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plied to funds from this Act. The Committee continues prior-year 

language that funds shall be made available within 30 days of enactment of this Act. 

The Committee notes that this is the second year of a ten year 

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on August 16, 2007, 

between the Department of State and Israel’s Ministry of Foreign 

Affairs which established the framework for United States military 

assistance to Israel and calls for $2,775,000,000 in fiscal year 2010. 

This MOU reflects the unshakable commitment of the United 

States to Israel’s security and provides for an increased level of 

military assistance to help Israel with its security requirements in 

light of the increased threats it faces in the region. The Committee 

continues to support this framework agreement as a continuation 

of a valuable strategic relationship and a commitment to the security of the state of Israel as well as the United States. 

The Committee remains committed to helping Israel maintain 

sovereignty and security. Therefore, the Committee is convinced 

that the United States must make every effort to carry out its longstanding policy of assisting our ally Israel to maintain its technological advantage. 

Egypt 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,040,000,000 for 

Egypt, which is $260,000,000 below the request. The Committee 

provided $260,000,000 in military assistance for Egypt for fiscal 

year 2010 in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public 

Law 111–32) for a combined total of $1,300,000,000 in fiscal year 

2010. The Committee continues prior-year language which provides 

that funds shall be transferred within 30 days of enactment of this 

Act to an interest bearing account in the Federal Reserve Bank of 

New York. 

Jordan 

The Committee recommendation includes $150,000,000 for assistance for Jordan, which is $150,000,000 below the request. The 

Committee provided $150,000,000 in military assistance for Jordan 

for fiscal year 2010 in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 

(Public Law 111–32) for a combined total of $300,000,000 in fiscal 

year 2010. The Committee notes with appreciation the critical role 

that Jordan has played in advancing peace and stability in the region. 

Tunisia 

The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for FMF 

programs for Tunisia, which is $5,000,000 above the request. Tunisia is an important ally of the United States and a valued partner 

in combating global terrorism. The Committee understands that 

the Tunisian Armed Forces are relying on outdated equipment, and 

supports efforts to transform its military to focus on counter-terrorism and international peacekeeping. The Committee remains 

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Lebanon 

The Committee recommendation provides $100,000,000 for FMF 

programs for Lebanon, which is the same as the request. The bill 

includes a provision (Sec. 7044) making funds available to professionalize the Lebanese Armed Forces, strengthen border security, 

interdict arms shipments and combat terrorism in Lebanon. The 

Committee recommendation includes language that none of the 

funds are available for obligation until the Secretary of State provides a detailed spending plan and strategy to achieve such goals. 

Central Asian Republics 

The Committee notes the strategic importance of this region and 

urges the Departments of State and Defense to review the security 

assistance need for the countries of this region. Efforts should be 

undertaken to increase the capabilities of these regional players to 

contribute to multinational stability operations, participate in 

peacekeeping operations and disaster relief situations, and respond 

to threats, such as counter-terrorism and drug-trafficking, within 

the region. The Committee provides additional funding for 

Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. 

The Committee recommends that these additional funds be programmed toward helicopter refurbishment for Caspian Sea Defense, border security, paratroop training, ground surveillance 

radar, tactical vehicles, mobility assets, air traffic control systems 

and radars, individual soldier equipment, and English language 

training. 

Pakistan 

The Committee recommendation includes $268,000,000, which is 

$30,000,000 below the request. The Committee intends this assistance for Pakistan only for strengthening border security along the 

border with Afghanistan, combating terrorism, and bolstering law 

enforcement activities directed against Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and 

associated terrorist groups. The Committee further directs that of 

the assistance for Pakistan under this heading, up to $50,000,000 

may be used to provide assistance to the Frontier Corps to 

strengthen and build its capacity to secure the border, combat terrorism, and prevent the use of the Federally Administered Tribal 

Areas of Pakistan as a safe haven for terrorist groups. 

Philippines 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for FMF 

programs for the Philippines, which is the same as the fiscal year 

2009 level and $14,350,000 above the request. The Committee understands that in a follow-up visit to the Philippines earlier this 

year, the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions found that the number of killings has fallen dramatically in the past two years and that Philippines Human Rights 

Commission had been reinvigorated. The Committee commends the 

Government of the Philippines for this progress. However, the Special Rapporteur also called upon the Government to ‘‘take more energetic steps to implement the needed structural reforms, and especially to make a more concerted effort to prosecute those responsible for the killings.’’ For this reason, the Committee recommendation continues a provision (Sec. 7071(g)) withholding from obligaVerDate Nov 24 2008 01:12 Jun 28, 2009 Jkt 050582 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6602 E:\HR\OC\HR187.XXX HR187

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tion $2,000,000 of the funds provided until the Secretary of State 

reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the Philippines 

has met the requirements of the subsection. 

Indonesia 

The Committee appreciates the reform efforts taken by the Government of Indonesia in addressing human rights violations committed by security force personnel. Nevertheless, the Committee remains concerned by continued reports of violations of human rights 

by some elements of the security forces and the need for further accountability and transparency measures as well as prosecutions of 

military officials of all ranks who have been involved in gross violations of human rights and criminal activity. The Committee urges 

the Department of State to continue pressing the Government of 

Indonesia to take steps to investigate and prosecute members of 

the security forces who have been credibly alleged to have committed gross human rights violations, ensuring the Armed Forces 

cooperate with civilian judicial authorities and international efforts 

to resolve past cases involving violations by military personnel, increasing transparency and accountability of the Armed Forces’ operations and financial management; and allowing public access to 

Papua. The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for FMF 

programs for Indonesia. Within that amount, section 7071(c) requires that $2,000,000 be withheld from obligation until the Secretary of State submits a report to the Committees on Appropriations pursuant to section 7071 (c) that contains the following information: 

(1) Steps taken by the Government of Indonesia to revise the 

Code of Military Justice, Uniform Criminal Code and other relevant statutes, to permit trying of members of the military alleged to have committed human rights abuses in Timor-Leste 

and elsewhere in civilian courts and to deny promotion, suspend from active service, and/or pursue prosecution of military 

officers indicted for serious crimes and to modernize and professionalize the management of the Government of Indonesia’s 

defense forces, improve transparency and accountability in defense spending and operations respectively, refine further the 

mission of the Armed Forces and develop an appropriate national defense budget to execute that mission; 

(2) Efforts by the Armed Forces to cooperate with civilian judicial authorities and with international efforts to resolve cases 

of gross violations of human rights; 

(3) Efforts by the Government to implement reforms that increase the transparency and accountability of the Armed 

Forces’ operations and financial management and concrete 

steps taken to achieve divestment of all military businesses; 

and 

(4) Whether the Government of Indonesia is allowing public 

access to Papua, including for foreign diplomats, nongovernmental organizations, and journalists. 

Colombia 

The Committee recommendation includes $60,000,000 for FMF 

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Committee includes bill language providing $12,500,000 to support 

maritime interdiction and riverine operations. 

Mexico 

The Committee recommendation includes $10,500,000 for FMF 

programs for Mexico. The Committee continues a provision (Sec. 

7045(e)) that includes a limitation of 15 percent of the funding provided under this heading until the Secretary of State reports that 

certain requirements have been met. 

Guatemala 

The Committee recommendation provides $1,000,000 for FMF 

programs for Guatemala. The Committee continues a provision 

(Sec. 7045(d)(3)) that provides FMF for the Air Force and Navy to 

obtain spare parts only if the Secretary of State certifies that the 

Guatemalan Air Force, Navy, and Army Corps of Engineers are respecting human rights, and civilian judicial authorities are investigating and prosecuting, with the military’s cooperation, military 

personnel who have been implicated in gross violations of human 

rights. The Committee supports FMF funding, particularly for 

spare parts for the Guatemalan Air Force and Navy, to combat 

transnational crime on the sea, on the rivers, and in the air. The 

Committee notes that Guatemala is a strategic chokepoint for the 

flow of drugs and other threats towards the United States. Funding 

will also strengthen the Navy’s ability to halt counter narcotics 

trafficking along the riverine network, as well as along the coastline of the Pacific and Atlantic sides that are increasingly heavy 

transit zones for drugs. FMF funding will also increase Guatemala’s disaster response and peacekeeping capabilities. The Committee continues to call attention to the fact that the language still 

restricts funding from the Guatemala Army. Funds are subject to 

the notification requirements in Section 7015(f) of this Act. 

TITLE V 

MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $352,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 356,550,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 395,091,000 

Change from request ................................................................... 38,541,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 42,591,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $395,091,000 for International Organizations and Programs, which is $42,591,000 above 

the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and $38,541,000 above the request. Funds in this account are allocated in the following table, 

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program Request Committee recommendation Change 

Center for Human Settlements (UN—HABITAT) ....................... 2,000 2,000 0 

International Civil Aviation Organization ................................. 950 950 0 

International Conservation Programs ....................................... 7,000 7,000 0 

International Contributions for Scientific, Educational & Cultural Activities ...................................................................... 1,000 1,000 0 

International Development Law Organization ........................... 600 600 0 

IMO Maritime Security Programs .............................................. 400 400 0 

International Panel of Climate Change/UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ................................................. 12,500 12,500 0 

Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund ......................................... 25,500 25,500 0 

OAS Development Assistance Programs ................................... 5,000 5,000 0 

OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy .................................. 3,000 3,000 0 

UN Capital Development Fund ................................................. 5,000 1,000 ¥4,000 

UN Children’s Fund ................................................................... 128,000 132,000 4,000 

UN Democracy Fund .................................................................. 14,000 4,741 ¥9,259 

UN Development Program ......................................................... 75,300 100,000 24,700 

UN Environment Program ......................................................... 11,000 11,000 0 

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ............................... 0 5,000 5,000 

UN Office of Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs ................... 3,000 3,000 0 

UN Population Fund .................................................................. 50,000 60,000 10,000 

UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of 

Human Rights ...................................................................... 1,400 1,400 0 

UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture ................................ 6,000 7,000 1,000 

UN Women’s Fund ..................................................................... 1,500 6,000 4,500 

UNIFEM Trust Fund ................................................................... 0 3,000 3,000 

World Meteorological Organization ........................................... 2,200 2,000 ¥200 

World Trade Organization Technical Assistance ...................... 1,200 1,000 ¥200 

Total ........................................................................ 356,550 395,091 38,541 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 

UNICEF is an essential United States partner in reducing child 

and maternal mortality, particularly in increasing access to immunization, responding to the impact of HIV/AIDS on children, and 

expanding access to early childhood development programs. The 

funding for UNICEF provided under this heading does not preclude 

USAID from providing additional funding for specific projects as 

appropriate. 

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) 

UNIFEM is a key player in global efforts to provide economic, social, and political opportunities to women. UNIFEM contributes to 

building more stable societies, particularly in the Middle East and 

Afghanistan, and manages the UN Trust Fund to End Violence 

Against Women, a multilateral grant-making fund that supports efforts to combat violence against women. The Committee believes 

that programs should be expanded to respond to rising demand. 

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 

UNFPA programs complement USAID family planning programs 

by working in a total of 154 countries, including in 97 countries 

where USAID does not have a presence. UNFPA plays a key role 

in expanding access to contraceptives, obstetric fistula treatment 

programs, maternal health programs, and access to such services 

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $80,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 86,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 86,500,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 6,500,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $86,500,000 for Global 

Environment Facility (GEF), which is $6,500,000 above the fiscal 

year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. This is the 

final installment of a four-year commitment for the fourth replenishment of the GEF. Of the total provided, $6,500,000 is intended 

to cover a portion of arrears to the GEF, which currently total 

$169,500,000. 

The Committee is aware of the upcoming replenishment negotiations and directs the Department of the Treasury to consult with 

the Committees on Appropriations on the discussions. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $1,115,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 1,320,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,235,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥85,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 120,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,235,000,000 for Contribution to the International Development Association (IDA), 

which is $120,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$85,000,000 below the request. This is the second installment of a 

three-year commitment under the IDA–15 replenishment. United 

States arrears to IDA total $505,600,000. 

Vaccine Commitment Fund 

The Committee is aware that the World Bank established an Advance Market Commitment for Vaccines Fund that will support a 

pilot program for pneumococcal vaccines. Although the United 

States is not a donor to this initiative, the Committee encourages 

the Administration to explore participating in future programs of 

the Fund. 

Budget support 

The Committee is concerned about the trend of providing World 

Bank loans and grants through budget support in lieu of project 

level support. The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury 

to consult with the Committees on Appropriations before any 

changes in budget support ceilings are adopted by any of the multilateral development banks. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $0 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 500,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 225,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥275,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 225,000,000 

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$225,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$275,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee notes that although other donors have pledged $2,800,000,000 to the CTF, only $382,000,000 has been received. 

The Department of the Treasury is directed to update the Committees on Appropriations on a regular basis on the status of other 

donor contributions in order to ensure that the United States does 

not become the primary donor. In addition, the Committee understands that the CTF will sunset following conclusion of the United 

Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations. 

The Committee believes that the CTF should support only zero 

carbon, new renewable (including solar, biomass, geothermal, and 

hydropower), and energy efficiency technologies. In addition, the 

Committee expects that the CTF will define ‘‘clean and efficient energy technology’’ as a renewable energy supply; or an energy supply 

that when compared over its life cycle to coal or petroleum-derived 

fuels used for similar applications in widespread commercial use in 

a recipient country, will reduce by at least 85% the emission of 

greenhouse gases, when measured on a full life cycle basis, including all stages of production, distribution, and direct and indirect 

emissions from land use change; or an end-use technology that, 

compared to a similar technology already in widespread commercial 

use in a recipient country, will reduce primary energy use by at 

least 33%. The Committee notes that clean and efficient energy 

technologies do not include those that are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including coal, oil, natural gas and unconventional fossil fuels such as tar sands, oil shale and coal-to-liquids; 

hydropower over 10 MW; and those that use or produce fissile materials, such as uranium–235, plutonium–239 or uranium–233, in 

the course of their operation. The Committee further notes that 

prior to the provision of funds to the CTF, the Secretary of the 

Treasury shall report to the Committees on Appropriations on the 

progress that the World Bank is making in implementing a carbon 

accounting mechanism for all of its relevant projects, that reflects 

the global economic, social and environmental costs of a unit of carbon emissions. These funds are subject to the regular notification 

requirements of the Committees on Appropriations and are subject 

to the enactment of authorizing legislation. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $0 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 100,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 75,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥25,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 75,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $75,000,000 for Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF), which is 

$75,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and 

$25,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee notes that the SCF has three programs—the 

Pilot Program for Climate Resilience, the Forest Investment Program and the Program for Scaling-Up Renewable Energy in Low 

Income Countries. Of the three programs, the Committee expects 

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er than duplicating efforts. The Department of the Treasury shall 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of funds to these three programs. The Committee understands 

that the SCF will sunset following conclusion of the United Nations 

Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations. These 

funds are subject to the enactment of authorizing legislation. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $0 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 4,670,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,670,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 4,670,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,670,000 for Contribution to the Inter-American Investment Corporation, which is 

$4,670,000 above the fiscal year 2009 level and the same as the request. This funding is intended to cover a portion of the United 

States arrears to the Inter-American Investment Corporation, 

which total $46,100,000. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS

MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $25,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 25,000,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level 

and the same as the request. This amount is for the fourth installment of a six-year commitment under the MIF–2 replenishment. 

United States arrears to the Fund total $50,300,000. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $105,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 115,250,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 115,250,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 10,250,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $115,250,000 for Contribution to the Asian Development Fund, which is $10,250,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. This amount is for the first installment of a four-year commitment under the agreement for the tenth replenishment of the 

Asian Development Fund. United States arrears to the Asian Development Fund total $185,600,000. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $150,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 159,885,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 159,885,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 9,885,000 

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above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. This amount is for the second installment of a three-year 

commitment under the agreement for the eleventh replenishment 

of the African Development Fund. United States arrears to the African Development Fund and the Bank total $40,100,000. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $18,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

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

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 12,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development 

(IFAD), which is $12,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 level and 

the same as the request. This amount is for the first installment 

of a three-year commitment under the agreement for the eighth replenishment of IFAD. United States arrears to the Fund total 

$3,700,000. 

TITLE VI 

EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE 

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $2,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 2,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,500,000 

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $2,500,000 for Inspector General, which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level 

and the same as the request. 

SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $41,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 58,000,000 

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

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 17,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $58,000,000 for Subsidy Appropriation, which is $17,000,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and the same as the request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $81,500,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 83,880,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 83,880,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 2,380,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $83,880,000 for Administrative Expenses, which is $2,380,000 above the fiscal year 2009 

enacted level and the same as the request. 


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Renewable energy and clean environment 

The Export-Import Bank is uniquely positioned to enable United 

States environmental exporters to take advantage of increased 

need and demand for renewable energy projects worldwide. Therefore, not less than 10 percent of the aggregate loan, guarantee, and 

insurance authority available to the Export-Import Bank should be 

used for renewable energy and environmentally beneficial products 

and services. The Export-Import Bank shall submit a report to the 

Committees on Appropriations not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act detailing all financing carried out in fiscal year 

2009 for these purposes. The Committee urges the Export-Import 

Bank to implement any recommendations emerging from the forthcoming GAO assessment on improving Export-Import Bank’s programming on renewable energy and environmentally beneficial 

products and services, and to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on plans to do so. 

Credit Export Facility for the Palestinian Authority 

The Committee notes the forthcoming Export-Import Bank report 

to the Committees on Appropriations on the potential for establishing a credit export facility for the Palestinian Authority. 

Financial crisis 

The Committee is aware of both the increased demand and increased risk for the Export-Import Bank’s services in the context 

of the financial crisis, and urges the Bank to take steps necessary 

to ensure that oversight is sufficient in this fluid economic environment. 

The Export-Import Bank shall submit a report to the Committees 

on Appropriation not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act 

on the effect of the global financial crisis on the work of the Bank, 

as well as any resulting opportunities or vulnerabilities. 

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

NONCREDIT ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $50,600,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 52,310,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 52,310,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 1,710,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $52,310,000 for the 

Noncredit Account for administrative expenses, which is $1,710,000 

above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $29,000,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 29,000,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $29,000,000 for the 

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which is the same as the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the 

same as the request. 

As in prior years, the Committee directs OPIC to continue to provide on a semi-annual basis written reports including the following 

information for each investment fund: the identity, selection process, and professional background of current and past managers; the 

fees and compensation currently provided to senior management; 

the amount of OPIC guarantees and actual investments made at 

the end of the previous six months; and any additional observations 

that OPIC may want to include. 

The Committee directs OPIC to consult with the Committees on 

Appropriations before exercising local currency loan guaranty authority, and to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, prior 

to the consultation, justification for the need to exercise such authority, the use of OPIC subsidy required, the degree to which the 

United States would be exposed to additional risk as a result of 

such transactions, and which other United States Government 

agencies have been consulted. 

The Committee directs the President of OPIC to consult with the 

Committees on Appropriations before any future financing for nongovernmental organizations or private and voluntary organizations 

is approved. 

Renewable energy 

The Committee recognizes and supports OPIC’s prioritization of 

renewable energy and environmentally sustainable investment 

projects in the developing world, including the commitment to an 

aggregated emissions cap for approved projects. OPIC should endeavor to continue and expand its policies that steer investors toward environmentally clean choices, as well as making environmental impact data for proposed projects available on the Internet. 

Not later than 90 days following the end of fiscal year 2010, OPIC 

shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations detailing all financing, guarantees, insurance, and other OPIC activities 

carried out in fiscal year 2010 for these purposes. In addition, 

OPIC should explore further opportunities for investment in solar 

energy in India. 

Financial crisis 

The Committee is aware of both the increased demand and increased risk for OPIC’s services in the context of the financial crisis, and urges OPIC to take steps necessary to ensure that oversight is sufficient in this fluid economic environment. OPIC shall 

submit a report to the Committees on Appropriation not later than 

90 days after enactment of this Act on the effect of the global financial crisis on OPIC’s work, as well as any resulting opportunities 

or vulnerabilities. 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Fiscal year 2009 enacted level ........................................................... $50,800,000 

Fiscal year 2010 request .................................................................... 55,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 55,200,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 4,400,000 


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The Committee recommendation includes $55,200,000 for Trade 

and Development Agency (TDA), which is $4,400,000 above the fiscal year 2009 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee encourages TDA to emphasize projects that increase long-term food security and that promote clean energy and 

environmentally-sustainable development in developing countries. 

TDA should periodically update the Committees on Appropriations 

on work in these areas, as well as its work in Afghanistan and 

Pakistan, especially in infrastructure development and rehabilitation. 

TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND 

RELATED AGENCIES 

The Committee recommends 9 of the general provisions carried 

in the fiscal year 2009 Act be deleted. These provisions (sections 

7006, 7041, 7057, 7075, 7086, 7087, 7089, 7090, and 7092) are either addressed elsewhere in permanent law, have been considered 

by the appropriate authorizing committee, or are no longer necessary. 

The Committee recommends the following new and revised provisions: 

Sec. 7006, ‘‘International Broadcasting’’, is a new general provision establishing a 10 percent limitation on funding for broadcasting in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan until certain 

requirements are met. 

Sec. 7009, ‘‘Transfer Authority’’, is modified by striking language 

in subsection (d) that required the President to notify a transfer between appropriations accounts in this bill and replaces with language that 5 days prior to any transfer the President must consult 

with and provide a written policy justification to the Committees 

on Appropriations. 

Sec. 7015, ‘‘Reprogramming Notification Requirements’’, is modified by changing the reprogramming level in subsection (b); in subsection (c) striking ‘‘Andean Counterdrug Programs’’ and inserting 

‘‘Civilian Stabilization Initiative’’; and striking in subsection (d) 

language requiring periodic financial audits of funds transferred 

from the Department of Defense to the Department of State. Subsection (f) is modified by adding Colombia, and the countries of the 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to the list of countries requiring funding notification. 

The Committee clarifies that provisions (1), (2), (4), (6), and (7) 

of subsection (a) apply to any program, activity, or office of any special envoy, special representative, coordinator, or similar position. 

Sec. 7019, ‘‘Allocations’’, is similar to section 7019 in the fiscal 

year 2009 Act. 

Sec. 7030, ‘‘International Financial Institutions’’, is modified by 

striking subsection (c); and including a new subsection (c) that requires the United States Executive Director of the Fund to use the 

voice and vote of the United States to oppose any loan, project, 

agreement, or other activity that imposes budget constraints, and 

do not support social spending in countries. 

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national Monetary Fund (IMF). In addition to this, the Committee 

expects the United States Executive Director of the IMF to seek to 

put in place a policy at the IMF that ensures that loans, projects, 

agreements, memoranda, instruments, plans or other programs of 

the IMF do not include contractionary conditions in the case of a 

country that is experiencing an economic downturn. The Committee further expects that the United States Executive Director of 

the IMF will work to expand transparency of the IMF Board decisions and discussions, by seeking the establishment of policies that 

disclose minutes and transcripts of IMF Board meetings, draft 

country documents in order to facilitate input from country constituencies, and all other documents of the Board in relevant languages for public viewing. 

Sec. 7034, ‘‘Special Authorities’’, is modified by including authority to notwithstand section 660 of the Foreign Assistance Act and 

striking the provision relating to a Deputy Assistant Secretary in 

the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; by deleting 

subsections (i), (k), (m), and (o); and by adding a new subsection 

(l) regarding Inter-parliamentary exchanges. 

Sec. 7040, ‘‘Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian Authority’’, is modified to prohibit assistance to Hamas or any entity effectively controlled by Hamas, and further prohibit assistance to any 

power-sharing government of which Hamas is a member unless the 

President certifies that such government, including all of its ministers or such equivalent, has met certain conditions. 

Sec. 7041, ‘‘Saudi Arabia’’, is a new provision that prohibits any 

assistance from this Act unless the President certifies full cooperation with efforts to combat international terrorism. 

Sec. 7042, ‘‘Iraq’’, is modified by striking subsections (a), (b), and 

(c); and adding certain conditions and limitations relating to assistance for Iraq, including matching funds. 

Sec. 7043, ‘‘Iran’’, is modified by changing the reporting date; 

adds a new reporting requirement on diplomatic efforts to prevent 

Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons technology; and includes a 

limitation on Export-Import Bank as it relates to Iran. 

The Committee supports continued diplomatic efforts, including 

sanctions, to prevent the Government of the Islamic Republic of 

Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability and requires the 

Secretary of State to report on the status and progress of such efforts not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 

The Committee is concerned that current United States law does 

not prevent the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing credit, insurance, or guarantees to benefit companies that 

contribute significantly to Iran’s refined petroleum resources, including through imports or contributions to Iran’s domestic production. As a result, the Committee includes bill language that takes 

critical steps to close any such loophole. The Committee intends 

‘‘significant’’ to mean any amounts in excess of $20,000,000, consistent with the Iran Sanctions Act. The Committee understands 

that per its mandate, the Export-Import Bank of the United States 

and its Board of Directors approve or disapprove transactions 

based primarily on market considerations; thus, the Committee expects that the Department of State and Department of Treasury 

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tinues a reporting requirement on Iran Sanctions from the fiscal 

year 2009 bill. 

Sec. 7045, ‘‘Western Hemisphere’’, is modified by deleting subsection (c); changing the bill-wide funding level in subsection (b) for 

Haiti; adding a new subsection (c) providing $37,000,000 for a Caribbean Basin Security Initiative to combat drug trafficking, organized crime and for education, rule of law judicial reform and maritime security activities; providing $3,000,000 for International 

Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG); continues by 

reference the prior-year funding restrictions and reporting requirements for Mexico and the countries of Central America, except 

strikes the requirement under Mexico for an analysis of alternatives; and changes the funding level in subsection (e) and (f). 

Sec. 7046, ‘‘Colombia’’, is modified by continuing by reference the 

prior-year funding restrictions and reporting requirements, except 

modifying condition (b)(1)(B)(iv) to include human rights defenders, 

journalists, and political or social leaders and changing the funding 

level in subsection (a) and making the cap applicable to funds from 

under the headings ESF, INCLE, NADR, IMET and FMF. 

Sec. 7049, ‘‘War Crimes Tribunal Drawdown’’, is modified by 

making all funds subject to the regular notification procedures. 

Sec. 7051, ‘‘Peacekeeping Assessment’’, is modified by adding calendar year 2010. 

Sec. 7052, ‘‘United Nations Human Rights Council’’, is modified 

by striking subsections (a) and (b), and inserting a reporting requirement on resolutions proposed and adopted in the council. 

Sec. 7058, ‘‘United States Agency for International Development 

Management’’, is modified by striking subsection (l); changing the 

funding level in (a); and modifying the personnel number and providing authority related to Afghanistan in (k). 

Sec. 7059, ‘‘Global Health Activities’’, is modified by changing the 

funding level in subsection (a); deleting subsection (b); and including language related to the environment. The reporting requirement previously included in subsection (b) is included under the 

‘‘Global Health and Child Survival’’ heading. 

Sec. 7060, ‘‘Development Grants Program’’, is modified by providing $15,000,000 to organizations focused on building women’s 

leadership capacity, development needs, or directly benefitting 

women and girls. 

Sec. 7061, ‘‘Women in Development’’, is modified by including a 

new subsection (c) requiring USAID to integrate gender issues into 

its programming. 

Sec. 7063, ‘‘Education’’, is modified by changing the funding levels for basic education and higher education; including a new section related to a ‘‘Communities of Learning’’ Initiative requiring integration of basic education and other health and development programs; and requiring the ‘‘Communities of Learning’’ Initiative be 

included in the pilot program initiated in section 664 of division J 

of Public Law 110–161. 

Sec. 7064, ‘‘Reconciliation Programs’’, is modified by revising the 

funding levels for reconciliation programs and providing for people 

to people reconciliation programs. 

Sec. 7069, ‘‘Africa’’, is modified by adding Zimbabwe to the list 

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exempting macroeconomic growth assistance to the central government of Zimbabwe. 

Sec. 7070, ‘‘Asia’’, is modified by changing funding levels in subsections (b), (c) and (e); deleting subsection (d); in subsection (e) requiring a determination and report that North Korea is fulfilling 

commitments of the ‘‘Six Party Talks’’ prior to fiscal year 2009 

funds being made available for energy-related assistance; and 

striking paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of subsection (f) relating to the 

People’s Republic of China. 

Sec. 7075, ‘‘Afghanistan’’, is modified by striking the bill-wide 

funding level; directing that funds in title III for Afghanistan are 

to benefit women and girls; designating funding for National Solidarity Programme; restricting 10 percent of INCLE funding with 

regard to corruption; and restricting funds in this Act from being 

used to establish a permanent basing rights agreement. 

Sec. 7077, ‘‘United Nations Population Fund’’, is modified by restoring language in this section similar to the 2008 Act with 

changes to the funding levels, technical changes and striking subsection (f). 

Sec. 7079, ‘‘OPIC’’, is modified by striking subsection (a). 

Sec. 7081, ‘‘Energy and Environment’’, is modified by changing the funding levels in subsection (a); providing $10,000,000 for the 

‘‘Solar Energy Microfinance Initiative’’; striking funding levels in 

subsection (b) and providing that funds in this Act may be available for the Special Climate Change Fund; and changing funding 

levels in subsection (c) and striking reference to United States Fish 

and Wildlife Service. 

Sec. 7084, ‘‘Transparency and Accountability’’, is modified by 

striking subsection (b). 

Sec. 7085, ‘‘Sri Lanka’’, is modified by striking subsections (a) 

and (b); provides funds from title III are used to promote reconciliation; directs funds from title IV are used for human rights training; provides $1,000,000 for demining in conflict affected areas; and 

requires a report on internally displaced persons. 

Sec. 7086, ‘‘UNWRA Accountability’’, is a new provision that requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees 

on Apropriations regarding the activities of UNRWA. 

Sec. 7087, ‘‘Limitation on Funds Relating to Transfer or Release 

of Individuals Detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’’, 

is a new provision imposing a limitation on funds to any country, 

including a state with a compact of free association with the United 

States, unless, not later than 5 days after the conclusion of the 

agreement but prior to the implementation of an agreement to accept transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 

the terms of the agreement are transmitted in writing to the Committees on Appropriations. 

Sec. 7088, ‘‘International Monetary Fund Provisions’’, is a new 

provision related to United States participation in the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) that directs the Secretary of 

the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Director to 

use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose the provision 

of hard currency by the Fund to any country found to be a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international 

terrorism; sunsets the authorization for the New Arrangements to 

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States participation in the New Arrangements to Borrow program; 

and includes a reporting requirement on the use of New Arrangements to Borrow funds. 

Sec. 7089, ‘‘Intellectual Property Rights Protections’’, is a new 

provision directing the Secretary of State to report on actions taken 

to protect intellectual property rights during the United Nations 

Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations prior to 

the obligation of funds for the Clean Technology Fund and the 

Strategic Climate Fund. 

PROVISIONS RETAINED FROM FISCAL YEAR 2009 ACT

The following general provisions from the fiscal year 2009 Act 

were retained in the fiscal year 2010 Act 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. 7004. Embassy Construction. 

Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions. 

Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain Countries. 

Sec. 7008. Military Coups. 

Sec. 7010. Reporting Requirement. 

Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds. 

Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default. 

Sec. 7013. Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assistance. 

Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds. 

Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment. 

Sec. 7017. Limitation on Availability of Funds for International 

Organizations and Programs. 

Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and Involuntary 

Sterilization. 

Sec. 7020. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses. 

Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Foreign Governments 

that Export Lethal Military Equipment to Countries Supporting 

International Terrorism. 

Sec. 7022. Prohibition on Bilateral Assistance to Terrorist Countries. 

Sec. 7023. Authorization Requirements. 

Sec. 7024. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity. 

Sec. 7025. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation and African Development Foundation. 

Sec. 7026. Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities. 

Sec. 7027. Separate Accounts. 

Sec. 7028. Eligibility for Assistance. 

Sec. 7029. Impact on Jobs in the United States. 

Sec. 7031. Debt-for-Development. 

Sec. 7032. Authority to Engage in Debt Buybacks or Sales. 

Sec. 7033. Special Debt Relief for the Poorest. 

Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel. 

Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood. 

Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority. 

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Sec. 7039. Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza. 

Sec. 7044. Lebanon. 

Sec. 7047. Community Based Police Assistance. 

Sec. 7048. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations Members. 

Sec. 7050. Peacekeeping Missions. 

Sec. 7053. Attendance at International Conferences. 

Sec. 7054. Restrictions on United Nations Delegations. 

Sec. 7055. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by Foreign Countries. 

Sec. 7056. Landmines and Cluster Munitions. 

Sec. 7057. Limitation on Residence Expenses. 

Sec. 7062. Gender-Based Violence. 

Sec. 7065. Comprehensive Expenditures Report. 

Sec. 7066. Requests for Documents. 

Sec. 7067. Senior Policy Operating Group. 

Sec. 7068. Prohibition on Use of Torture. 

Sec. 7071. Serbia. 

Sec. 7072. Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. 

Sec. 7073. Repression in the Russian Federation. 

Sec. 7074. Uzbekistan. 

Sec. 7076. Enterprise Funds. 

Sec. 7078. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda. 

Sec. 7080. Extradition. 

Sec. 7082. Prohibition on Promotion of Tobacco. 

Sec. 7083. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

The following items are included in accordance with various requirements of the Rules of the House of Representatives: 

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY

Pursuant to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations bases its authority to report this legislation from clause 7 of section 9 of Article 

I of the Constitution of the United States of America which states: 

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

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. 

CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(l)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted 

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Language is included in various parts of the bill to continue ongoing activities in fiscal year 2010 which require annual authorization or additional legislation, which to date has not been enacted. 

The bill includes provisions which place limitations on the use of 

funds in the bill or change existing limitations and which might 

under some circumstances be construed as changing the application 

of existing law. 

The bill includes a number of provisions, which 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 

which include limitations and conditions on funding provided in the 

Act. 

Additional changes in the fiscal year 2009 bill, which may be construed as changing existing law, are as follows: 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ language is included 

designating funding, transfer authority, and limitations on certain 

programs, offices and activities. 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ language, carried in 

prior years, is included designating the availability and use of certain fees. 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ language is included 

related to international child abduction requiring notification of the 

Member of Congress who represents a left-behind parent and requires the State Department to maintain a database on such abductions. 

Under ‘‘Civilian Stabilization Corps’’ language is included allowing for the use of funds to provide administrative expenses for the 

Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization at 

the Department of State. 

Under ‘‘Civilian Stabilization Corps’’ language is included allowing the Secretary of State to exercise certain authorized transfer 

authorities to support reconstruction and stabilization assistance 

activities. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’ language, carried in prior 

years, is included stating that section 135(e) of Public Law 103–236 

shall not apply. 

Under ‘‘Office of Inspector General’’ language, carried in prior 

years, is included that notwithstands the application of section 

209(a)(1) of Public Law 96–465. 

Under ‘‘Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs’’, language, carried in prior years, is included designating the availability and use of certain fees. 

Under ‘‘Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service’’ 

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of not to exceed $1,000,000 to the ‘‘Repatriation Loans Program Account’’. 

Under ‘‘Contributions to International Organizations’’ language, 

carried in prior years, is included requiring notification of any increase in the United Nations biennial budget and requiring that 

any payment of arrearages must be mutually agreed upon. 

Under ‘‘Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities’’ 

language, carried in prior years, is included regarding extended 

availability of funds and prohibiting funds from being obligated for 

any new or expanded United Nations peacekeeping mission unless 

the United Nations has taken appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation and to hold accountable individuals who engage in 

such activity. 

Under ‘‘International Boundary and Water Commission, United 

States and Mexico’’ and ‘‘American Sections, International Commissions’’, language, carried in prior years, is included providing a limitation on the amount available for representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘International Broadcasting Operations’’, language, carried in prior years, setting limitations on funds available for certain expenses and receipts. 

Under ‘‘Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China’’, language, carried in prior years, placing a limitation of $3,000 for official representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission’’, several provisos are included relating to personnel and financial management authorities, similar to language carried in fiscal year 2009. 

Title II 

Under ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for 

International Development’’, language, carried in prior years, is included prohibiting USAID from entering into domestic leases, except when necessary for continuity of operations, requiring notification when opening, closing, or significantly reducing the size of a 

mission or office, allowing the transfer of funding into the ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development’’ account, designating funding, and limiting and placing 

restrictions on representation and entertainment expenses. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for 

International Development Office of Inspector General’’, language 

is included designating funding. 

Title III 

Under ‘‘Global Health and Child Survival’’ language, carried in 

prior years, is included placing restrictions and requirements related to family planning and abortion, designating funding, restricting the use of funds for non-project assistance, and allowing 

the use of five percent of the contribution to the Global Fund for 

USAID technical assistance programs. 

Under ‘‘Development Assistance’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Transition Initiatives’’, language is included designating 

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tification at least 5 days prior to the initiation of a country program, and allowing the use of $50,000,000 for a Rapid Response 

Fund. 

Under ‘‘Development Credit Authority’’, language is included au- thorizing transfers of up to $25,000,000, when added to the funds 

transferred pursuant to the authority contained under this heading 

in Public Law 107–115; defining the use of funds, and designating 

funding for administrative expenses. 

Under ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, language is included that establishes funding levels for Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus, West Bank/ 

Gaza and Colombia; authorizes funds provided for Afghanistan and 

Pakistan to be made available for cross-border stabilization and development programs notwithstanding any provision of law that restricts such assistance; limits $300,000,000 of the assistance for Afghanistan to be available for obligation only after certification on 

poppy eradication and interdiction efforts unless the President determines that such assistance is vital to the national security interest of the United States; limits funds for cash transfer assistance 

for the West bank and Gaza to not more than $150,000,000 and 

provides up to $2,000,000 to be used for administrative expenses 

for USAID; provides not less than $4,500,000 of the assistance for 

Colombia to be transferred to the ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’ account to aid Colombian refugees. 

Under ‘‘Democracy Fund’’ language is included that establishes 

funding levels for certain democracy assistance programs; provides 

for all funds in this Act that are for the promotion of democracy 

to be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law, 

or with regard to the National Endowment for Democracy, any regulation; and requires that the provision of assistance for democracy, human rights and governance activities in this Act not be 

subject to the prior approval of the government of any foreign country. 

Under ‘‘Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia’’ language, included in prior year, notwithstands geographic or purpose 

limitations on reprogramming of funds and allows funds intended 

for the Southern Caucasus region to be used for confidence-building 

measures. 

Under ‘‘International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’, 

the Department of State is given the authority to use section 608 

of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide excess property to 

a foreign country; waives section 482(b) of the Foreign Assistance 

Act, subject to notification; provides that prior to obligation of 

funds the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of USAID, shall provide to the Committee 45 days after the 

date of enactment a report on the proposed uses of all funds under 

this heading on a country-by-country basis for each proposed program, project or activity; provides a limitation on funds for aerial 

eradication programs in Afghanistan, unless requested by the 

President of Afghanistan; prohibits funds from being used for budget support or cash payments; requires a certification in order to 

provide assistance for the Bolivian military; and provides that 

funds available for Mexico for law enforcement communication 

equipment shall only be available if systems are interoperable. 

Under ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’, language is included 

providing $25,000,000 to resettle humanitarian migrants to Israel. 


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Under ‘‘Peace Corps’’, language, similar to that carried in prior years, allowing the Director to transfer up to $5,000,000 to help 

mitigate exchange rate losses and placing a limitation of $4,000 for 

entertainment expenses, and requiring certain notifications. 

Under ‘‘Millennium Challenge Corporation’’, language is included 

designating funding, allowing the use of up to 10 percent of funds 

to carry out section 616 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 

upon the provision of a report to Congress, restricting the ability 

of the MCC to enter into compacts until certain conditions are met, 

and limiting and placing restrictions on entertainment and representation allowances. 

Under ‘‘African Development Foundation’’, language, carried in 

prior years, is included allowing for the investment of project funding by grantees, notwithstanding section 505(a)(2) of the African 

Development Foundation Act to allow the waiver of the $250,000 

limitation and exceeding the limit of $10,000 if the increase is due 

to currency fluctuation, and designating funding. 

Under ‘‘International Affairs Technical Assistance’’, language is 

included designating funding, and provides funding notwithstanding any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries. 

Under ‘‘Debt Restructuring’’, language is included outlining the 

use of funds in this account, designating funding, denying funding 

to countries that are found to be consistently violating human 

rights, requiring Congressional consultation and notification, providing that section 411 of the Agricultural Trade Development and 

Assistance Act of 1954 shall not apply to funds under this heading, 

and denying funding from this account for Sudan or Burma until 

a determination is made that a democratically elected official has 

taken office. 

Under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related 

Programs’’ language, carried in prior years, sets a limitation of 

$75,000,000 until expended on funding for the Nonproliferation and 

Disarmament Fund with authority to use such funds outside of the 

Independent States of the former Soviet Union and with international organizations when it is in the national security interests 

of the United States to do so and includes a prior consultation requirement; conditions a contribution to the IAEA on a determination that Israel is not denied the right to participate or otherwise 

being discriminated against in that Agency; establishes a cap of 

$500,000 for public-private partnerships; limits administrative expenses for operation and management of the demining program to 

$700,000; and extends availability of ‘‘Anti-terrorism Assistance’’ 

and ‘‘Export Control and Border Security’’ funding to 2011. 

Title IV 

Under ‘‘Peacekeeping Operations’’ carries a limited notwithstanding of section 660 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; establishes a funding floor for the contribution to the Multinational 

Force and Observers; provides that a portion of funds made available for Somalia may be used to pay assessed cost of international 

peacekeeping activities; provides that all funds are subject to regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Under ‘‘International Military Education and Training’’ language, 

carried in prior years, is included which provides up to $4,000,000 


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may be available until expended; provides that civilian personnel 

may receive training if such participation will contribute to overall 

objectives of the program; provides that funding for certain countries is available only through the regular notification procedures; 

and establishes a cap on entertainment allowances. 

Under ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’ language is included providing the Secretary of State with authority to initiate 

the procurement of defense articles or services to foreign security 

forces subject to prior consultation; establishes funding levels for 

Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Colombia; provides that a portion of 

funds available for Israel shall be available for the procurement in 

Israel of defense articles and defense services and that all funds for 

Israel must be disbursed within 30 days of enactment of this Act; 

provides that funds for Egypt shall be transferred to an interest 

bearing account within 30 days of enactment; provides that funds 

for Pakistan may only be available for activities directed against 

terrorist groups; establishes a limitation on funds used to fulfill 

programs initiated under authorities from other Acts until programs are justified to the Committees on Appropriations; provides 

that funding for certain countries is available only through the regular notification procedures; sets a limitation of $54,464,000 for administrative expenses; provides not more than $550,000,000 from 

certain other funds may be obligated for expenses incurred pursuant to section 43(b) of the Arms Export Control Act; and establishes a cap on entertainment allowances. 

Title V 

Under ‘‘International Organizations and Programs’’, language is 

included designating funding, and indicating that section 301 of the 

Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 does not apply to contributions to 

the United Nations Democracy Fund. 

Under ‘‘Global Environment Facility’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the International Development Association’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund’’, language is 

included designating funding and making such funding subject to 

subsequent authorizing legislation. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Special Climate Fund’’, language is 

included designating funding and making such funding subject to 

subsequent authorizing legislation. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank’’, 

language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Fund’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Asian Development Fund’’, language 

is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the African Development Fund’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the International Fund for Agriculture 

Development’’, language is included designating funding. 

Title VI 

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tries having detonated nuclear explosives unless designated an eligible nuclear weapon state as defined in Article IX of the Treaty 

on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; extends authority 

contained in sections 1(a) and (b) of Public Law 103–428; provides 

not less than 10 percent of the aggregate loan, guarantee, and insurance authority available to the Export-Import Bank should be 

used for renewable energy and energy efficient end-use 

technoligies. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Subsidy Appropriation’’, language is included designating funding levels; provides 

that funds are appropriated for the cost of direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance, and tied-aid grants as defined in section 502 of 

the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and may be used for the disbursement of direct loans, loan guarantees, insurance and tied-aid 

grants obligated in fiscal years 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013; funds 

are available for obligation until September 30, 2025 and subject 

to regular notification; funds are authorized notwithstanding section 2(b)(2) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to conduct work 

in any Eastern European or Baltic state. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Administrative 

Expenses’’, authority is provided to extend subsection (a) of section 

117 of the Export Enhancement Act of 1992 until October 1, 2010. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Receipts Collected’’, language is included providing that receipts collected pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, and the 

Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, as amended, will be credited as 

offsetting collections to the account, resulting in a $0 appropriation 

from the General Fund, and providing that up to $50,000,000 in receipts in excess of obligations are available from September 1, 2010 

until September 30, 2013. 

Under ‘‘Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Program Account’’, language is included designating funding levels; funds are 

appropriated for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, to be derived by transfer from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Noncredit Account; provides such costs shall be as defined in 

section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and may be 

used for direct loan and loan guaranty commitments incurred or 

made during fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012; funds are available 

for obligation until 2018, 2019, and 2020, depending on the initial 

date of obligation; authority is provided for OPIC to undertake programs in Iraq. 

Under ‘‘Trade and Development Agency’’, language is included 

setting representation and entertainment allowances. 

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 the 

Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to 

provide quarterly reports on the cumulative balances of any unobligated funds. 

Sec. 7003 includes language requiring that consulting service 

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Sec. 7004 includes language, carried in prior years, requiring 

inter-agency cost sharing with respect to the construction and use 

of diplomatic facilities. 

Sec. 7005 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain personnel actions and the authority to transfer funds between appropriations accounts. 

Sec. 7006 includes new language establishing a 10 percent limitation on the obligation of funding for broadcasting in the Middle 

East, Afghanistan and Pakistan until certain requirements are 

met. 

Sec. 7007 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance to North Korea, Cuba, Iran and Syria. 

Sec. 7008 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance for countries whose duly elected head of government is 

deposed by military coup or decree. 

Sec. 7009 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, setting limitations and conditions on transfers between appropriations accounts. 

Sec. 7010 includes language, carried in prior years, in 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, unless there is a Presidential 

determination that such assistance is in the national interest of the 

United States. 

Sec. 7013 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance to a country in which the assistance is subject to taxation, unless the Secretary of State makes certain determinations. 

Sec. 7014 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding the reservation of funds and the designation of 

certain funding levels. 

Sec. 7015 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, establishing the reprogramming notification requirements 

regarding the 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, carried in prior years, regarding the 

availability of funds for international organizations and programs. 

Sec. 7018 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

funding for abortions and involuntary sterilization. 

Sec. 7019 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding certain funding allocations specified in report accompanying the Act. 

Sec. 7020 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

the use of assistance for entertainment expenses. 

Sec. 7021 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, prohibiting military assistance for countries that support 

international terrorism. 

Sec. 7022 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

bilateral assistance for countries that grant sanctuary from prosecution to any terrorist or terrorist group, or otherwise supports 

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Sec. 7023 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, extending certain authorities necessary to expend funds 

made available under the Act. 

Sec. 7024 includes language, carried in prior years, defining the 

terms ‘‘program’’, ‘‘project’’ and ‘‘activity’’. 

Sec. 7025 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation 

and the African Development Foundation. 

Sec. 7026 includes limitation language, carried in prior years, relating to commerce, trade, and surplus commodities. 

Sec. 7027 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

requirement that separate accounts be established for assistance 

that generates local currencies and establishing certain conditions 

on the use of those funds. 

Sec. 7028 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding assistance through nongovernmental organizations 

and assistance provided under the Public Law 480 program. 

Sec. 7029 includes language, carried in prior years, establishing 

certain limitations on assistance which may impact jobs in the 

United States. 

Sec. 7030 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, establishing certain conditions on funds appropriated to 

international financial institutions. 

Sec. 7031 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

‘‘debt-for-development’’ programs. 

Sec. 7032 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

‘‘debt buybacks or sales’’. 

Sec. 7033 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain authorities for the President to provide special debt relief 

for poor countries. 

Sec. 7034 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, 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. 

Sec. 7038 includes language, carried in prior years, restricting 

assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. 

Sec. 7039 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, placing conditions on assistance for the West Bank and 

Gaza. 

Sec. 7040 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, placing limitations on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and prohibiting assistance to Hamas. 

Sec. 7041 includes language prohibiting assistance to Saudi Arabia. 

Sec. 7042 includes language placing certain conditions on assistance for Iraq. 

Sec. 7043 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, placing certain reporting requirements on diplomatic and 


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sanctions efforts regarding Iran and prohibiting Ex-Im Bank assisting petroleum projects in Iran. 

Sec. 7044 includes language, carried in fiscal year 2009, conditioning military assistance for Lebanon. 

Sec. 7045 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, conditioning assistance for certain countries in the Western 

Hemisphere; includes funding level and certain requirements for 

the new Caribbean Basin Security Initiative; and applies terms and 

conditions carried in fiscal year 2009 to funds for Mexico and Central America. 

Sec. 7046 includes language applying the terms and conditions 

carried in fiscal year 2009 to funds for Colombia. 

Sec. 7047 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, related to assistance made available for community-based 

policing programs. 

Sec. 7048 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance provided in this Act from being used to pay for the costs 

of participation of a foreign country’s at an international conference. 

Sec. 7049 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. 7050 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

United States participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions. 

Sec. 7051 includes language amending the Foreign Relations Authorization Act regarding Peacekeeping Assessments. 

Sec. 7052 includes language requiring a report on resolutions 

proposed and adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council. 

Sec. 7053 includes language, carried in prior years, establishing 

limitations on funds available under the Act being used to support 

attendance at international conferences. 

Sec. 7054 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

funds from this Act to be used for the participation of a United 

States delegation to any United Nations commission if such commission is chaired by a country who supports terrorism. 

Sec. 7055 includes language, carried in prior years, relating to 

unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign countries. 

Sec. 7056 includes language, carried in fiscal year 2009, relating 

to landmines and cluster munitions. 

Sec. 7057 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. 7058 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding certain management conditions and authorities of 

the United States Agency for International Development. 

Sec. 7059 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding global health activities. 

Sec. 7060 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, regarding a development grants program. 

Sec. 7061 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding women in development programs. 


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Sec. 7062 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding gender-based violence programs. 

Sec. 7063 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, regarding assistance for basic education programs and activities. 

Sec. 7064 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, regarding reconciliation programs. 

Sec. 7065 includes language, carried in prior years, requiring a 

comprehensive expenditures report. 

Sec. 7066 includes language, carried in prior years, limiting assistance for nongovernmental organizations that do not provide 

documents necessary for auditing purposes. 

Sec. 7067 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

Senior Policy Operating Group on Trafficking in Persons. 

Sec. 7068 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

torture and inhumane treatment. 

Sec. 7069 includes language conditioning assistance for certain 

countries in Africa. 

Sec. 7070 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, conditioning assistance for certain countries in Asia. 

Sec. 7071 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, conditioning assistance for Serbia. 

Sec. 7072 includes language, carried in fiscal year 2009, conditioning assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet 

Union. 

Sec. 7073 includes language, similar to that carried in fiscal year 

2009, regarding repression of religion, political opposition and the 

media in the Russian Federation. 

Sec. 7074 includes language, carried in prior years, conditioning 

assistance for Uzbekistan. 

Sec. 7075 includes language conditioning assistance for Afghanistan. 

Sec. 7076 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, establishing restrictions on funds made available under titles III through VI of the Act to support enterprise funds. 

Sec. 7077 includes language, similar to that carried in the fiscal 

year 2008 Act, regarding funding levels and restrictions on contributions to the United Nations Population Fund. 

Sec. 7078 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, limiting funding for publicity or propaganda purposes within 

the United States. 

Sec. 7079 includes language, carried in prior years, granting the 

President certain transfer authorities with respect to funding for 

the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. 

Sec. 7080 includes language, carried in prior years, limiting assistance to countries that have notified the Department of State of 

its refusal to extradite to the United States certain individuals indicted for committing a capital offense involving a law enforcement 

officer in the United States. 

Sec. 7081 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, setting funding levels and conditions on climate change and 

environmental programs. 

Sec. 7082 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

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Sec. 7083 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

commercial leasing of defense articles. 

Sec. 7084 includes language, carried in prior years, requiring a 

report on United Nations reform efforts and limiting assistance to 

countries that do not make publicly available their annual national 

budgets. 

Sec. 7085 includes language requiring that funds for Sri Lanka 

are used to promote reconciliation, human rights training, 

demining in conflict affected areas; and requires a report on internally displaced persons. 

Sec. 7086 includes language establishing certain reporting requirements regarding UNWRA activities in the West Bank and 

Gaza. 

Sec. 7087 includes language imposing a limitation on funds to 

any country, regarding the transfer of individuals detained at 

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 

Sec. 7088 includes language related to United States participation in the International Monetary Fund. 

Sec. 7089 includes language regarding the protection of intellectual property rights during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations. 

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 

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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 ...................................... $11,014,949,000 

Department of State/International Organizations. 2003 ....................................................... $1,529,702,000 ...................................... $1,672,000,000 ...................................... $3,822,000,000 Department of State/International Commissions. 2003 ....................................................... $71,385,000 ........................................... $57,730,000 ........................................... $137,434,000 

Department of State/Related Programs .... 2003 ....................................................... $72,000,000 ........................................... $69,986,000 ........................................... $120,750,000 Broadcasting Board of Governors ............. 2003 ....................................................... $644,486,000 ......................................... $599,560,000 ......................................... $746,450,000 Commission on International Religious 

Freedom.

2003 ....................................................... $3,000,000 ............................................. $3,000,000 ............................................. $4,300,000 

U.S. Institute of Peace .............................. 2003 ....................................................... Such sums as may be necessary .......... $16,256,000 ........................................... $49,220,000 Overseas Private Investment Corporation 

Administrative Expenses.

2003 ....................................................... Such sums as may be necessary .......... $39,626,000 ........................................... $52,310,000 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation 

Noncredit Account.

2003 ....................................................... Such sums as may be necessary .......... $23,844,000 ........................................... $29,000,000 

Global Health and Child Survival (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).

$2,375,000,000 (includes $520,000,000 

for Population) 

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).

$2,465,000,000 (includes: 

$365,000,000 for basic education; other 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 ........................................... $830,000,000 

Transition Initiatives ................................. None (same authorities as Inter-national Disaster Assistance). NA ........................................................... NA ........................................................... $100,000,000 

Development Credit Authority .................... None ....................................................... NA ........................................................... NA ........................................................... $25,000,000 (by transfer)

Development Credit Authority—administrative expenses. None ....................................................... NA ........................................................... NA ........................................................... $8,600,000 

Operating Expenses of the United States 

Agency for International Development.

1987 ....................................................... $387,000,000 ......................................... $340,600,000 ......................................... $1,388,800,000 

Capital Investment Fund ........................... None ....................................................... NA ........................................................... NA ........................................................... $213,000,000 Operating Expenses of the United States 

Agency for International Development—Inspector General.

1987 ....................................................... $21,750,000 ........................................... $21,000,000 ........................................... $46,500,000 

Economic Support Fund ............................ 1987 ....................................................... $3,800,000,000 ...................................... $3,555,000,000 ...................................... $6,370,096,000 


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Assistance for Eastern Europe, Eurasia 

and Central Asia.

1993 ....................................................... $410,000,000 ......................................... $417,000,000 ......................................... $722,253,000 

Inter-American Foundation ........................ 1993 ....................................................... $31,000,000 ........................................... $30,960,000 ........................................... $22,760,000 African Development Foundation .............. 1987 ....................................................... $3,872,000 ............................................. $6,500,000 ............................................. $30,000,000 Peace Corps ............................................... 2003 ....................................................... $365,000,000 ......................................... $295,069,000 ......................................... $450,000,000 Millennium Challenge Corporation ............ 2005 ....................................................... Such sums as may be necessary .......... $1,488,000,000 ...................................... $1,400,000,000 International Narcotics Control and Law 

Enforcement.

1994 ....................................................... $171,500,000 ......................................... $100,000,000 ......................................... $1,630,000,000 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ........... 2003 ....................................................... $820,000,000 ......................................... $781,884,000 ......................................... $1,480,444,000 U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration 

Assistance Fund (see note below).

1962 ....................................................... Such amounts as may be necessary .... NA ........................................................... $75,000,000 

Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining 

and Related Programs (see note below).

2003 ....................................................... $226,200 ................................................ NA ........................................................... $717,430,000 

Debt Restructuring .................................... 2004 ....................................................... Such sums ............................................. $94,440,000 ........................................... $60,000,000 International Military Education and 

Training.

2003 ....................................................... $85,000,000 ........................................... $79,480,000 ........................................... $110,283,000 

Foreign Military Financing ......................... 2003 ....................................................... $4,107,000,000 ...................................... $6,104,632,000 ...................................... $4,260,000,000 Peacekeeping Operations .......................... 1999 ....................................................... $83,000,000 ........................................... $76,500,000 ........................................... $331,500,000 International Development Association 

(see note below).

2008 ....................................................... $2,850,000,000 ...................................... $942,305,000 ......................................... $1,235,000,000 

Contribution to the International Clean 

Technology Fund.

................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ $225,000,000 

Contribution to the Strategic Climate 

Fund.

................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ $75,000,000 

African Development Fund (see note 

below).

2008 ....................................................... $407,000,000 ......................................... $134,585,000 ......................................... $115,250,000 

Asian Development Fund ........................... 2005 ....................................................... $461,000,000 ......................................... $105,000,000 ......................................... $115,250,000 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Global Health and Child Survival’’ and ‘‘Development Assistance’’ 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. Microenterprise programs were reauthorized in 2004, covering the period through 2009. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Assistance for Eastern Europe and Eurasia’’ are a combination of the programs previously funded under the headings ‘‘Assistance for Eastem Europe and the Baltic States’’ and ‘‘Assistance for 

the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union’’. The programs of the former Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States’’ account were last authorized in the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989; however, these funds were authorized for discrete programs aid not for the account as a whole. In fiscal year 1991, the first general appropriations act after enactment of the SEED Act included $369,675,000 for this account. 

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. 

Note: The authorized level indicated for the International Development Association and the African Development Fund is the total authorized for the three year period of fiscal years 2005 to 2008. The Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 

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RESCISSIONS

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

of Representatives, the following is submitted describing the rescissions recommended in the accompanying bill: The accompanying 

bill contains no rescissions. 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

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

of Representatives, the following table lists the transfers of funds 

included in the accompanying bill: 

APPROPRIATIONS TRANSFERS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

Account to which the transfer is made Amount Account to which the transfer is made Amount 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs ........... $137,600,000 Any other appropriation of any department or agency of the United States 

. . . to carry out the provisions of the 

Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

$137,600,000 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs ........... 10,000,000 Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.10,000,000 

Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service.1,000,000 Repatriation Loans Program Account ........ 1,000,000 

Funds appropriated in the Act to carry out 

part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 

1961 and under ‘‘Assistance for eastern Europe and the Baltic States’’.

25,000,000 Development Credit Authority .................... 25,000,000 

Economic Support Fund ............................. 4,500,000 Migration and Refugee Assistance ........... 4,500,000 

Peace Corps ............................................... 5,000,000 Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account ..... 5,000,000 

Funds appropriated in title III of this Act 93,000,000 Operating Expenses ................................... 93,000,000 

Funds appropriated under title III of this 

Act.

20,000,000 Overseas Private Investment Corporation 

Program Account.

20,000,000 

EARMARKS

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 paragraphs (e), (f), or (g) of clause 9 of rule XXI. 

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): 

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 italics, 

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


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SECTION 594 OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT 

FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 

(Division D of Public Law 108–447) 

VIETNAMESE REFUGEES

SEC. 594. (a) ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-COUNTRY REFUGEE PROCESSING

IN VIETNAM.—For purposes of eligibility for in-country refugee 

processing for nationals of Vietnam during fiscal years 2004 

through ø2010¿ 2011, an alien described in subsection (b) shall be 

considered to be a refugee of special humanitarian concern to the 

United States (within the meaning of section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157)) and shall be admitted to 

the United States for resettlement if the alien would be admissible 

as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act (except as provided in section 207(c)(3) of that Act). 

* * * * * * * 

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) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

(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, øand 2009¿ 2009, and 2010 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). 

* * * * * * * 

(e) PERIOD OF APPLICATION.— 


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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, ø2009¿ 2010. (2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date 

of the enactment of this Act and before October 1, ø2009¿ 

2010. (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, ø2009¿ 2010. 

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) * * * 

(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United States 

during the period beginning on August 15, 1988, and ending on 

September 30, ø2009¿ 2010, after being denied refugee status. 

* * * * * * * 

SECTION 7046 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 

(Division H of Public Law 111–8) 

COLOMBIA

SEC. 7046. (a) * * * 

(b) ASSISTANCE FOR THE ARMED FORCES.— (1) FUNDING.—Funds appropriated by this Act that are available for assistance for the Colombian Armed Forces, may be 

made available as follows: 

(A) * * * 

(B) Up to 15 percent of such funds may be obligated only 

after the Secretary of State consults with, and subsequently certifies and submits a written report to, the Committees on Appropriations that— 

(i) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

ø(iv) The Government of Colombia is respecting the 

rights of Colombia’s indigenous and Afro-Colombian 

communities, and the Colombian Armed Forces are 

implementing procedures to distinguish between civilians, including displaced persons, and combatants in 

their operations.¿ 

(iv) That the Government of Colombia is respecting 

the rights of human rights defenders, journalists, trade 

unionists, political opposition and religious leaders, 

and indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, and 

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(2) The balance of such funds may be obligated after July 31, 

ø2009¿ 2010, if, prior to such obligation, the Secretary of State 

consults with, and submits a written certification to, the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Colombia is 

continuing to meet the requirements described in paragraph 

(1) and is conducting vigorous operations to strengthen civilian 

institutions and respect for internationally recognized human 

rights in areas under the influence of paramilitary organizations or successor armed groups and guerrilla organizations. 

(3) CERTAIN FUNDS EXEMPTED.—The requirement to withhold 

funds from obligation shall not apply with respect to funds 

made available under the heading ‘‘øAndean Counterdrug Programs¿ International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’ 

in this Act for continued support for the Critical Flight Safety 

Program or for any alternative development programs in Colombia administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics 

and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Department of State. 

* * * * * * * 

(c) CONSULTATIVE PROCESS.—Not later than 60 days after the 

date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until 

September 30, ø2009¿ 2010, the Secretary of State shall consult 

with Colombian and internationally recognized human rights organizations regarding progress in meeting the requirements contained in subsection (b)(1). 

(d) ASSISTANCE FOR REINTEGRATION OF FORMER COMBATANTS.— 

(1) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Of the funds appropriated in 

this Act under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, up to 

ø$16,769,000¿ $18,606,000 may be made available in fiscal 

year ø2009¿ 2010 for assistance for the reintegration of former 

members of foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) or other illegal armed groups in Colombia, if the Secretary of State 

consults with and makes a certification described in paragraph 

(2) to the Committees on Appropriations prior to the initial obligation of amounts for such assistance for the fiscal year involved. 

* * * * * * * 

SECTION 404 OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS 

AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 

SEC. 404. ASSESSED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS. 

(a) * * * 

(b) LIMITATION ON UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS.— 

(1) * * * 

(2) SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS.—(A) * * * 

(B) REDUCTION IN UNITED STATES SHARE OF ASSESSED

CONTRIBUTIONS.—Notwithstanding the percentage limitation contained in subparagraph (A), the United States 

share of assessed contributions for each United Nations 

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(i) * * * 

* * * * * * * 

ø(v) For assessments made during each of the calendar years 

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, 27.1 percent.¿ 

(v) For assessments made during each of the calendar years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, 

27.1 percent. 

* * * * * * * 

SECTION 17 OF THE BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS 

ACT 

SEC. 17. (a)(1) * * * 

(2) In order to carry out the purposes of a one-time decision 

of the Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund 

(the Fund) to expand the resources of the New Arrangements 

to Borrow, established pursuant to the decision of January 27, 

1997 referred to in paragraph (1) above, and to make other 

amendments to the New Arrangements to Borrow to achieve 

an expanded and more flexible New Arrangements to Borrow 

as contemplated by paragraph 17 of the G-20 Leaders’ Statement of April 2, 2009 in London, the Secretary of the Treasury 

is authorized to instruct the United States Executive Director 

to consent to such amendments notwithstanding subsection (d) 

of this section, and to make loans, in an amount not to exceed 

the dollar equivalent of 75,000,000,000 Special Drawing 

Rights, in addition to any amounts previously authorized 

under this section and limited to such amounts as are provided 

in advance in appropriations Acts, except that prior to activation, the Secretary of the Treasury shall report to Congress on 

whether supplementary resources are needed to forestall or 

cope with an impairment of the international monetary system 

and whether the Fund has fully explored other means of funding, to the Fund under article VII, section 1(i), of the Articles 

of Agreement of the Fund: Provided, That prior to instructing 

the United States Executive Director to provide consent to 

such amendments, the Secretary of the Treasury shall consult 

with the appropriate congressional committees on the amendments to be made to the New Arrangements to Borrow, including guidelines and criteria governing the use of its resources; 

the countries that have made commitments to contribute to the 

New Arrangements to Borrow and the amount of such commitments; and the steps taken by the United States to expand the 

number of countries so the United States share of the expanded New Arrangements to Borrow is representative of its 

share as of the date of enactment of this Act: Provided further, 

That any loan under the authority granted in this subsection 

shall be made with due regard to the present and prospective 

balance of payments and reserve position of the United States 

: Provided further, That the authority to make loans under this 

section shall expire on the date that is 5 years after the date of 

the enactment of this proviso. 

* * * * * * * 


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FIVE-YEAR OUTLAY PROJECTIONS

In compliance with 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] 

Budget Authority ................................................................................... 48,843 

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2009 ................................................................................................. 1 21,344 

2010 ................................................................................................. 14,268 

2011 ................................................................................................. 6,480 

2012 ................................................................................................. 3,391 

2013 and future years .................................................................... 3,079 

1 Excludes outlays from prior year budget authority. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

In accordance with 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. 

[In millions of dollars] 

This Bill 

Budget 

authority Outlays 

Financial assistance to State and local governments ........................................................................... 1 0 0 

1 Excludes outlays from prior year budget authority. 


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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 (Public Law 93–344), 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—PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

302(b) Allocation This Bill 

Budget 

authority Outlays Budget authority Outlays 

General purpose discretionary ....................................................................... 48,843 47,945 48,843 147,487 

Mandatory ....................................................................................................... 142 142 142 142

1 Includes outlays from prior year budget authority. 


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MINORITY VIEWS OF THE HONORABLE JERRY LEWIS 

I commend Chairwoman Lowey for her efforts to work with her 

Republican counterparts to include requests from Republican Members and work together in a bipartisan manner to craft this appropriations bill for the Department of State, foreign operations, and 

related programs. Nevertheless, I have three enduring concerns 

about this bill: the Democrat Majority’s flawed methodology in calculating the growth of this bill; the lack of fiscal discipline in determining the size of the allocation; and efforts by the Administration 

to broker undisclosed deals with foreign countries to receive terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay. 

A FLAWED METHODOLOGY

The State-Foreign Operations bill provides $48,843,000,000 in 

discretionary budget authority, which is $3,201,063,000 below the 

President’s request and $12,223,000,000 above fiscal year 2009. By 

the Majority’s own calculation, this bill’s allocation is a 33% increase over fiscal year 2009, the largest increase of any regular appropriations bill the Committee will consider this year, and the 

largest increase in foreign aid in a decade. It is therefore misleading for the Chairwoman to state that the bill is ‘‘upfront, honest, and transparent’’ while contending that the bill is a reduction 

from the President’s request and the fiscal year 2009 level when 

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First, adding the entire supplemental funding for fiscal year 2009 

to the allocation of this bill is deceptive. Less than one-quarter of 

supplemental war funding for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs directly funds ongoing operations 

and the security of diplomats in Iraq and Afghanistan, but this bill 

adds 100% of foreign assistance programs, including one-time 

emergency infusions to this bill’s base. Conversely, the Majority 

only rolled military personnel costs into the Defense Appropriations 

base budget fo fiscal year 2010, a mere 6% of the supplemental 

funding for the Defense Department. 

Second, the calculations are based on a false assumption that the 

Obama Administration will live up to its promise of no more war 

supplementals for Iraq and Afghanistan. Before the ink was dry on 

the amended Full Committee report of this bill, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Murtha publicly stated that another 

supplemental is necessary to fund the troops because of the low fiscal year 2010 Defense allocation. 

Third, in the fiscal year 2009 supplemental, the Democrat Majority off-loaded $2,434,275,000 of fiscal year 2010 spending. It is ironic that while the Chairwoman concurs with the Administration’s 

goal of ending reliance on supplementals, a supplemental is used 

to fund programs that rightly belong in this bill. This duplicitous 

accounting obscures the true cost of this year’s bill and will create 

false expectations for next year’s budget process. 

Fourth, this bill avoids making hard fiscal choices about spending abroad while Americans face a financial crisis at home. The 

charts show a true comparison of the rate of increase for foreign 

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straightforward comparison exposes the false logic of the Chairwoman’s contention that the size of this bill is a decrease over fiscal year 2009. 

With more Americans unemployed than at any time in the last 

twenty-five years, in the midst of unchecked deficits and mounting 

debt, and in light of the insufficient funding provided for U.S. 

troops employed in fighting terrorists on the front lines in places 

like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Democrat Majority’s proposed rate 

of increase for foreign affairs spending is irresponsible. Unfortunately, the Committee defeated an amendment offered by Mr. 

Culberson of Texas to reduce the size of the bill by cutting a mere 

1% of the allocation in funding for international financial institutions and banks to the fiscal year 2009 level. The rationale for 

adopting this amendment was even more compelling in light of the 

$108 billion in new loan authority provided to the International 

Monetary Fund (IMF) in the supplemental. 

More of the same false logic is evident in the terminations and 

reductions listed in the report. The so-called reductions in this bill 

from the 2009 enacted level, which occur in only nine accounts, 

only hold true if emergency spending is included. Similarly, reductions from the President’s fiscal year 2010 request are meaningless 

when the President’s request is a 42% overall increase. A proper 

comparison would show significant increases over the 2009 base 

bill level in all major accounts. 


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NO FISCAL DISCIPLINE

Another way to view this bill is to evaluate the allocation of 

$48,843,000,000 within the larger context of the Nation’s rapidly 

escalating debt and inflationary pressure. Could the 302(b) and the 

amounts provided in this bill have been significantly lower without 

harming the programs? Was the allocation the minimum necessary 

to meet the needs of the programs while ensuring that the programs operate in the most cost effective way possible? I believe 

that the allocation fails both of those tests. I strongly support the 

Republican proposal to cap discretionary spending at 2% above the 

2009 enacted level—the level I proposed as an alternative 302(b) 

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According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Obama 

Administration is well on its way to doubling the national debt in 

five years. In so doing it will drive the Debt-to-GDP ratio from 41% 

today to a staggering 71%, and as the charts below show, by 2019 

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Congress must begin to face the fact that the United States 

Treasury is building a mountain of debt and the Federal Reserve 

has issued another mountain of dollars in its attempt to sustain 

the credit markets in recent months. The possibility of much higher 

inflation, which will reduce the value of the payments to the holders of U.S. debt, is a very real, if not the single largest threat 

against the ability of the economy to recover. 

That rapid rise in debt is being fueled by unprecedented increases in the annual deficits. The deficits projected in the Obama 

Budget Blueprint, and adopted by the Democrats’ Congressional 

Budget Resolution averages just shy of one trillion dollars—that is 

one hundred billion dollars annually for the next ten years—not including revenue shortfalls in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, which will add even greater amounts to the annual deficit. 

In addition, the Budget Resolution—at the behest of the Administration—and a harbinger of more to come—raises taxes by 1.5 trillion dollars over the next ten years, withdrawing those funds from 

private production in the economy as well. 

Before the recession, federal spending totaled $24,000 per U.S. 

household. President Obama and the budget resolution that incorporates that plan would hike it to $32,000 per household by 2019— 

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ment. Even the steep tax increases planned for all taxpayers would 

not finance all of this spending. 

Simply put, the President’s budget and the budget resolution 

that adopted those spending levels would add trillions of dollars in 

new debt. In fact if enacted, the President’s Budget Blueprint 

would, over time, dump an estimated $84,352 in new debt on every 

child and grandchild in the United States. 

That debt can only be paid for by borrowing even more. But the 

global demand for U.S. debt is not infinite and continued purchases 

of debt can only be induced by greater interest rates. We are already seeing that occur as treasury rates have soared recently in 

the face of government borrowing. For example, mortgage rates 

have jumped from 4.8% to 5.8% wiping out billions in potential savings for homeowners. 

This is not the time in our history to add permanently to the 

burden on taxpayers. It is the time to minimize that burden and 

hasten the recovery. The alternative budget blueprint that was proposed by the Republicans and the specific alternative 302(b) allocation offered when the appropriations process began, do just that— 

by capping domestic discretionary spending in 2010 at 2% above 

the 2009 enacted levels and returns over $35 billion to the Treasury as compared to the Democrat discretionary spending blueprint. 

To protect credit and keep interest rates low, we must shrink the 

budget deficit in the near term and rein in the spending in appropriations bills, neither of which is occurring in this bill. 

GUANTANAMO DEALS BY THE ADMINISTRATION

Committee Republicans are deeply concerned by the Administration’s recent spate of releases and transfers of detainees related to 

the plan to close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. The Administration continues to withhold information from the Congress 

and the American public, and appears to be racing to move as 

many detainees as possible before the will of the Congress can be 

enacted into law. The recent transfers and releases of detainees to 

Bermuda, Chad, Iraq and Saudi Arabia were done without consultation with Congress, and specifically without the Congressional 

notifications that will be required once the President signs the 

pending Supplemental bill. 

A recent report by the Department of Defense indicates that of 

the Guantanamo detainees who have been transferred from Department of Defense custody, 27 were confirmed and 47 were suspected of reengaging in terrorist activity. The Department of Defense further found that various former Guantanamo detainees are 

known to have reengaged in terrorist activity associated with the 

Al Qaeda network, including facilitating the travel of terrorists into 

war zones, providing funds to Al Qaeda, and supporting and associating with known terrorists. Despite these findings, the Administration continues to release and transfer as many detainees as 

quickly as possible to meet the arbitrary deadline set by the President to close Guantanamo. 

Particularly troubling are reports that releases and transfers to 

other countries may involve commitments to provide U.S. Government funds to such countries in exchange for securing agreements 

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amendment prohibiting the use of funds in this or any other Act 

for any country that concludes an agreement to receive Guantanamo detainees, unless the Committee is notified of the terms of 

such an agreement in advance. Members of Congress and the 

American public deserve to know the deals that are being brokered 

and the taxpayer dollars that are being spent, in order to meet the 

President’s arbitrary edict to close Guantanamo by January of 

2010. 

CONCLUSION

It is true that the Majority has worked across the aisle with the 

Minority in crafting a bill that, within the given allocation, funds 

high priority programs. Yet the Minority also strongly believes that 

the total amount of discretionary funds provided in the bill could 

have been significantly reduced without harm to the programs, 

which would have exhibited fiscal restraint. As this country endures a severe financial crisis, more consideration must be given to 

the cost of government spending. In addition, Republican Members 

of the Committee remain concerned about secret deals brokered by 

the State Department to transfer or release Guantanamo detainees 

and are pleased that the bill now contains a requirement that the 

Committee is notified of such deals in advance of their implementation. 

In closing, it is my hope that as this bill moves to the House 

floor, Members of the Majority and the Minority parties will continue to be allowed to offer amendments. It is only through an 

open, democratic process that we fulfill our responsibilities to serve 

our constituents and our country. With this in mind, I look forward 

to moving this bill through the House floor. 


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ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF THE HONORABLE KAY GRANGER 

As Ranking Member Lewis noted in the Minority Views, Americans are enduring a severe financial crisis necessitating thoughtful 

consideration of the cost of government spending. That is why I 

supported an amendment by Ranking Member Lewis altering the 

fiscal year 2010 302(b) allocations, which would have reduced discretionary spending by $35,200,000,000. Unfortunately, that 

amendment failed on a party-line vote of 21–31. In Full Committee 

markup on this bill funding the State Department, foreign operations, and related programs, I also supported an amendment offered by Mr. Culberson of Texas to lower the cost of the bill by 

$505,896,000 by reducing multilateral assistance provided through 

international organizations and financial institutions. That amendment also failed on a party-line vote of 22–35. The adoption of 

these amendments would have demonstrated a positive step toward 

restoring fiscal balance. 

OVERSIGHT

Although disagreements may exist over the proper level of government spending, there is consensus that oversight of our tax dollars is a responsibility of the Appropriations Committee and the 

Congress. I am pleased, therefore, by the Subcommittee Chairwoman’s willingness to work with me to incorporate important 

oversight provisions that will help ensure that funds in this bill are 

well-spent. 

The bill provides significant resources to hire new development 

officers and diplomatic staff, which will in turn allow our military 

men and women to re-focus on their core mission. As this hiring 

is completed, it is important that there be a commitment to reform 

equal to the funding commitment made in this bill. In that respect, 

there are many questions that arise. Do new recruits have the 

right skills to be successful? Are the State Department and the 

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) providing these staff with the appropriate training? Are staff being deployed into places where they are most needed, and are they able 

to work in a safe and secure environment? The Committee report 

therefore includes language requiring the State Department and 

USAID to notify the Committee on the status of hiring, training, 

and deploying these new staff. 

The Committee report also incorporates concerns I raised about 

the roughly $8 billion of global health funding provided in this bill, 

as well as other international health funds across government. The 

Subcommittee Chairwoman supported my call for a governmentwide review of all U.S.-funded international health programs in 

order to determine what strategies and solutions work best. 

There are numerous other oversight provisions in the Committee 

report that will allow the Committee and the Congress to keep 


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close watch over funding initiatives, including a requirement for 

the Government Accountability Office to assess and review the 

Peace Corps and a requirement for the State Department and 

USAID to report on the progress and use of the Civilian Stabilization Initiative. 

In addition, I offered an amendment to the bill in Full Committee markup, which was accepted by the Subcommittee Chairwoman and passed unanimously by voice vote, putting in place restrictions and additional oversight and control of the funds provided for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the fiscal year 

2009 supplemental that was signed into law on June 24, 2009. My 

amendment does four things: 1) directs the United States to use its 

voice and vote to oppose the provision of U.S. dollars and other 

hard currencies (as a result of the Special Drawing Rights increase 

included in the fiscal year 2009 supplemental) to IMF member 

countries that are supporters of terrorism; 2) expires at the end of 

fiscal year 2014 the authority for the U.S. to make loans to the 

IMF’s New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB) lending facility; 3) sets 

the U.S. contribution to the NAB lending facility at no more than 

20 percent of the total; and 4) requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a report every six months to the Committee on the activities related to NAB lending. 

The bill also includes an amendment offered by Mr. Simpson of 

Idaho, also accepted by the Subcommittee Chairwoman and approved by voice vote in the Full Committee, which conditions multilateral climate change funds on assurances that intellectual property rights of U.S. environment and energy technologies are protected in upcoming international climate change negotiations. 

Countries like China have proposed to copy or infringe on these 

patented technologies to the detriment of U.S. industries and their 

workers. 

POLICY CONCERNS

This bill provides a significant increase for voluntary family 

planning programs, but it should be noted that the Subcommittee 

Chairwoman listened to many Members’ and my concerns and included language, closely mirroring the fiscal year 2008 bill, which 

will prevent U.S. tax dollars from going to organizations that support or participate in involuntary or coercive methods of family 

planning. There are serious concerns about family planning dollars 

that are sent abroad, and these legislative safeguards are necessary to maintain confidence in these programs. 

FUNDING PRIORITIES

This bill addresses high priority foreign policy and national security goals that I hope will be preserved as the bill continues 

through the legislative process. A signature accomplishment of this 

bill is the $1,400,000,000 included to expand the work of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a $525,000,000 increase, which 

will support the prosperity and security of some of our key partners 

in the developing world. The bill includes full funding for the security assistance requests for strategic allies like Israel, Egypt and 

Jordan. Funds in the bill also continue the fight against illegal 

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quest for Mexico and Central America and by providing 

$520,000,000, which is $7,000,000 above the request to continue 

the gains made in Colombia. 

CONCLUSION

It is my hope that all of the oversight concerns raised above, as 

well as the policy and funding priorities noted, will be maintained 

as this bill moves through the House floor and a conference agreement is reached with the Senate. It is important for the voices of 

all Members to be heard, through offering of amendments on the 

House floor, and for a conference agreement to be reached in an 

open and transparent manner. I look forward to continuing to work 

with the Subcommittee Chairwoman to ensure that regular order 

is maintained as this bill moves through the legislative process. 

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