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Calendar No. 492

107TH CONGRESS REPORT

2d Session " ! SENATE 107–209

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2003

JULY 11 (legislative day, JULY 10), 2002.—Ordered to be printed

Mr. DURBIN, from the Committee on Appropriations,

submitted the following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 2720]

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2720) making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes, reports favorably

thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.

Amount of new budget (obligational) authority 1

Amount of bill as reported to Senate ...................... $2,417,108,000

Amount of 2003 budget estimate ............................ 2,408,616,000

Legislative branch appropriations, 2002 ................ 2,253,310,000

Amount of bill above budget estimate, 2003 .......... ∂8,492,000

Amount of bill above legislative branch appropriations, 2002 ............................................................. ∂163,798,000 1 Excludes House items.
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CONTENTS

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Title I—Congressional operations:

Senate ................................................................................................................ 7

Joint Items ........................................................................................................ 25

Office of Compliance ......................................................................................... 30

Congressional Budget Office ............................................................................ 30

Architect of the Capitol (except Library buildings and grounds) ................. 30

Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service ................................... 40

Government Printing Office, congressional printing and binding ................ 40

Title II—Other agencies:

Botanic Garden ................................................................................................. 43

Library of Congress (except Congressional Research Service) ..................... 44

Architect of the Capitol .................................................................................... 47

Government Printing Office revolving fund ................................................... 49

General Accounting Office ............................................................................... 49

Payment to the Center for Foreign Leadership Development Center Trust

Fund ............................................................................................................... 50

Title III—General provisions .................................................................................. 51

Compliance with paragraph 7, rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate .. 54

Compliance with paragraph 7(c), rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

Senate ................................................................................................................... 54

Compliance with paragraph 12, rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of the

Senate ................................................................................................................... 55
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GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY

The Committee recommends new budget (obligational authority)

of $2,417,108,000 for the legislative branch, for fiscal year 2003.

This total is $8,492,000 above the budget request and $163,798,000

above the fiscal year 2002 level. The bill excludes House items pursuant to the normal protocol.

The bill includes $1,461,000,000 for title I, Congressional Operations, exclusive of House items. This includes $672,593,000 for the

Senate, $10,707,000 below the revised request. Within title I is

$349,849,000 for the Architect of the Capitol, $32,692,000 above

the request owing to additional security-related projects. Also included is $209,803,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police.

Title II, Other Agencies, totals $956,108,000, a reduction of

$11,029,000 below the request and $13,833,000 below the enacted

level. Within title II, highlights include $454,534,000 for the General Accounting Office and $409,968,000 for the Library of Congress.

The Committee expects all agencies to notify the Committee of

any significant departures from budget plans presented to the

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

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

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

object classifications (except for shifts within the pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further specified in each agency’s respective section). This includes cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $500,000 from or to a particular program, activity, or object classification. The Committee desires to be notified

of reprogramming actions which involve less than the above-mentioned amounts if such actions would have the effect of changing

an agency’s funding requirements in future years or if programs or

projects specifically cited in the Committee’s reports are affected.

The Committee also expects all agencies to submit operating

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

The detail by major support agency is as follows:
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SUMMARY OF THE BILL 1

[In thousands of dollars]

Department or agency 2002 appropriation Budget estimates, 2003 Committee recommendation

Senate bill compared with—

2002

appropriation

Budget estimates,

2003

TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

Senate ................................................................................................................................................................................... 641,385 683,300 672,593 ∂31,208 ¥10,707Joint Items ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14,914 15,993 17,046 ∂2,132 ∂1,053Capitol Police ....................................................................................................................................................................... 157,190 212,626 209,803 ∂52,613 ¥2,823Office of Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................ 2,059 2,224 2,224 ∂165 ..........................Congressional Budget Office ................................................................................................................................................ 30,780 32,390 32,390 ∂1,610 ..........................Architect of the Capitol ........................................................................................................................................................ 273,587 317,157 349,849 ∂76,262 ∂32,692Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service ......................................................................................................... 81,454 87,646 86,952 ∂5,498 ¥694Congressional printing and binding, Government Printing Office ...................................................................................... 81,000 90,143 90,143 ∂9,143 ..........................U.S. Historical Society Grant ................................................................................................................................................ 1,000 .......................... .......................... ¥1,000 ..........................

Total, title I, Congressional operations .................................................................................................................. 1,283,369 1,441,479 1,461,000 ∂177,631 ∂19,521

TITLE II—OTHER AGENCIES

Botanic Garden ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5,646 5,661 6,083 ∂437 ∂422Library of Congress (except CRS) ........................................................................................................................................ 400,209 424,088 409,968 ∂9,759 ¥14,120Architect of the Capitol ........................................................................................................................................................ 93,003 40,284 38,121 ¥54,882 ¥2,163Government Printing Office (except congressional printing and binding) .......................................................................... 33,639 32,302 32,302 ¥1,337 ..........................General Accounting Office .................................................................................................................................................... 429,444 454,802 454,534 ∂25,090 ¥268Center for Russian Leadership Development ....................................................................................................................... 8,000 10,000 13,000 ∂5,000 ∂3,000

Total, title II, Other agencies ................................................................................................................................. 969,941 967,137 956,108 ¥14,036 ¥11,232Grand total .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,253,310 2,408,616 2,417,108 ∂163,798 ∂8,492

1 Excludes House items.
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AGENCIES’ BUDGET AND FINANCIAL

INFORMATION

The Committee’s review of the legislative branch agencies’ budget submissions, including the presentation of Full Time Equivalent

(FTE) estimates; operating plans; and related materials identified

a number of differences in the approaches and methodologies used

by each agency. The Committee believes that there should be greater consistency and transparency in the assumptions, techniques,

and methods used by legislative branch agencies in preparing and

presenting their budget, financial reports and other FTE and financial management information for the Committee. Also, the presentation of budget estimates broken out by Title I and Title II will

no longer be necessary in the fiscal year 2004 budget submission.

Therefore, the Committee directs the Legislative Branch Financial

Managers Council (LBFMC) in consultation with financial management officials in the legislative branch agencies, to propose guidelines on the form and content for preparing agency budget, FTE,

and financial information in a more consistent, transparent, and

useful manner. The proposed guidelines should be based on prevailing best practices and should better integrate budget formulation and execution, financial reporting, and performance management information. At a minimum, the LBFMC should develop and

recommend guidelines on the form and content for the (1) annual

budget submission without distinction by Title, (2) consistent presentation of FTE estimates, (3) budget markup material, and (4) annual operating plan. The LBFMC should provide its proposed

guidelines to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations

for approval within 180 days of this report.

ACCRUAL FUNDING OF RETIREMENT COSTS AND POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS

The President’s Budget included a legislative proposal under the

jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to

charge to individual agencies, starting in fiscal year 2003, the fully

accrued costs related to retirement benefits of Civil Service Retirement System employees and retiree health benefits for all civilian

employees. The Budget also requested an additional dollar amount

in each affected discretionary account to cover these accrued costs.

The authorizing committee has not acted on this legislation,

therefore the Senate Appropriations Committee has reduced the

dollar amounts of the President’s request shown in the ‘‘Comparative Statement of New Budget Authority Request and Amounts

Recommended in the Bill’’, as well as in other tables in this report,

to exclude the accrual funding proposal.

The Committee further notes that administration proposals requiring legislative action by the authorizing committees of Congress are customarily submitted in the budget as separate schedules apart from the regular appropriations requests. Should such

a proposal be enacted, a budget amendment formally modifying the

President’s appropriation request for discretionary funding is subsequently transmitted to the Congress.

The Senate Appropriations Committee joins with the House Appropriations Committee in raising concern that this practice, which
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has always worked effectively for both Congress and past administrations, was not followed for the accrual funding proposal. In this

case, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to include accrual amounts in the original discretionary appropriations

language request. These amounts are based on legislation that has

yet to be considered and approved by the appropriate committees

of Congress. This led to numerous misunderstandings both inside

and outside of Congress of what was the ‘‘true’’ President’s budget

request. The Committee believes that, in the future, OMB should

follow long-established procedures with respect to discretionary

spending proposals that require legislative action.
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TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

SENATE

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $62,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 62,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 110,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $110,000 for the

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

and minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority

conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and minority policy committees. The expense allowances have not been increased in some time. In most cases, the proposed increase is substantially less than the increase in the cost of living since the establishment of the allowance. The recommended allowances are as

follows:

For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the Committee

recommends an amount of $20,000. An allowance of $10,000 was

first provided by Public Law 81–71, effective January 20, 1949.

For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the

Committee recommends an amount of $10,000. An allowance of

$10,000 was first provided by the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1978 (Public Law 95–355), effective October 1, 1977.

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders,

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

$40,000. An allowance of $10,000 was first provided by Public Law

84–242, effective July 1, 1955.

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority whips,

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

$20,000. An allowance of $10,000 was first provided by the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977, Public Law 95–26, effective April

1, 1977.

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and

minority conference committees, the Committee recommends

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

first provided in the Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal

Year 1985, Public Law 99–88, effective August 15, 1985.

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and

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

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

Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made upon

certification from the individuals for whom the allowances are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of the Secretary of the Senate.
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REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

LEADERS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 30,000

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

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

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

authorized to be used by the majority and minority leaders solely

for the discharge of their appropriate responsibilities in connection

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

equally between the two leaders.

Expenditures from this allowance are made upon certification of

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

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $104,039,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 119,671,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 118,391,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $118,391,000 for

the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the salaries

of officers and employees of the Senate.

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

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

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

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

each office finds necessary and appropriate for the performance of

its duties. Estimated staffing levels for offices funded under this

appropriation for fiscal year 2003 are 1,339 positions.

SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2002 and 2003]

2003

request 2002

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

Office of the President pro tempore ....................................................................................................... 11 11

Office of the majority and minority leaders ........................................................................................... 47 47

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

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

Offices of the secretaries of the conference of the majority and the conference of the minority ....... 12 12

Policy committees ................................................................................................................................... 57 55

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

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

Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper .................................................................................... 829 779

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................................... 1,339 1,287

Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the Committee.
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The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various offices

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

follow.

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $1,867,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1,949,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,949,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,949,000 to

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

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $473,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 518,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 518,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $518,000 for the

Office of the President pro tempore.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $2,868,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 3,094,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,094,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,094,000 for

the offices of the majority and minority leaders.

The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public Law 91–145, effective November 1, 1969. The amount recommended is to be equally divided, providing $1,547,000 for each office.

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $1,912,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 2,042,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,042,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,042,000 for

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

divided, providing $1,021,000 for each office.

The authority for the administrative and clerical staff funded by

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

1, 1955.

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $10,825,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 11,266,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 11,266,000

For the salaries of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,266,000, an increase of

$441,000 over the enacted level.
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $2,500,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 2,610,000

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

For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,610,000. The appropriation provides $1,305,000 in

salaries for the staff of each conference committee.

The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to or

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

items’’ appropriation.

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY

AND THE CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $618,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 648,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 648,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $648,000 for the

majority and minority conference secretaries.

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

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

first funded in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public

Law 95–26).

Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public

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

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

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

the majority secretary and the minority secretary.

POLICY COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $2,550,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 2,724,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,724,000

For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the

majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,724,000, or $1,362,000 for each

committee.

The chairman of each policy Committee may transfer to or from

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

items’’ appropriation.

OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $301,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 315,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 315,000

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an

appropriation of $315,000. The amount recommended would provide the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff

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

1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law 100–202,
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established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at Executive Level IV,

currently $130,000.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $15,424,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 17,079,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 17,079,000

The Committee recommends $17,079,000 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2003 staffing levels are estimated

at 252 positions.

This appropriation provides funds for four statutory positions

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

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

61a–11).

The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2003 have

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

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

departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule

under administrative services include: captioning services, conservation and preservation, curator, disbursing office, gift shop, historical office, human resources, interparliamentary services, library, printing and document services, public records, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and legal services include: the bill

clerk, chief counsel for employment, daily digest, enrolling clerk,

journal clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, and

Parliamentarian.

The Committee is aware that the Secretary of the Senate intends

to implement a pilot program within available funds to install real

time closed captioning of Senate Committee hearings for deaf and

hard of hearing individuals. The current lack of these services inhibits the opportunity for all Senate staff and constituents to participate fully in Committee proceedings. The Committee supports

these efforts and encourages implementation of this pilot program

as soon as possible.

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2002 and 2003]

2003

request 2002 Difference

Executive offices ...................................................................................................................... 40 40 ..............

Administrative services ............................................................................................................ 157 167 ¥10

Legislative and legal services ................................................................................................. 55 45 ∂10

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

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $39,082,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 45,941,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 44,661,000

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

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

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

by Public Law 97–51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61f–7). The Committee recommends a total of $44,661,000 for fiscal year 2003. This is an increase of $5,579,000 over the fiscal year 2002

level. The amount recommended reflects the increased costs of the

equipment, services, and support required to ensure the security of

the physical, information, and communication assets of the U.S.

Senate. Specifically, the increase over the enacted level is attributable to funding a cost-of-living adjustment, merit funding, and 50

additional positions of which 41 are directed at enhancing security

for the Senate community. The reduction from the original budget

request reflects the Sergeant at Arms’ efforts to develop a more

cost-efficient method of processing mail and packages.

The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are

shown in the following table.

STAFFING—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE

2002 level 2003 Committee

recommendation

Operations division:

Capitol Division ...................................................................................................... $11,719,000 $13,823,000

Positions ........................................................................................................ 284 306

Central operations ................................................................................................. $7,855,000 $8,346,000

Positions ........................................................................................................ 181 183

Technology Development Services ......................................................................... $7,599,000 $9,231,000

Positions ........................................................................................................ 108 128

IT Support Services ................................................................................................ $4,987,000 $5,606,000

Positions ........................................................................................................ 93 98

Office Support Division .......................................................................................... $1,693,000 $1,871,000

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

Staff Offices Division ............................................................................................. $4,819,000 $5,336,000

Positions ........................................................................................................ 80 81

SMI Project ............................................................................................................. $410,000 $448,000

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

Total .......................................................................................................... $39,082,000 $44,661,000

Positions .......................................................................................... 779 829

The Committee has no objection to the Sergeant at Arms moving

staff positions between divisions without a formal reprogramming

request but expects to be notified of such changes.

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $1,350,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1,410,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,410,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,410,000 for

the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The ap-
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propriation is to be equally divided, providing $705,000 for each office.

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $25,219,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 30,075,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 30,075,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,075,000 for

agency contributions for employees paid under the appropriation,

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

appropriation ‘‘Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on

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

Agency contributions include the Senate’s contributions as an

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

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

Senate employees, their compensation levels, the benefit programs

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

OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $4,306,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 4,581,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,581,000

For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Com- mittee recommends an appropriation of $4,581,000. The fiscal year

2003 staffing level is estimated to be 35 positions. The amount provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of

the office.

OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $1,109,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1,176,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,176,000

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to

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

appropriation of $1,176,000 for the Office. The amount provided

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

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, SER- GEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE, AND SECRE- TARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2002 ....................................................................................... $12,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ..................................................................................... 12,000

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

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

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

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

been provided through a direct appropriation. The Committee rec-
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ommends an appropriation of $12,000, providing an allowance of

$3,000 for each office.

CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE

INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $107,264,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1 109,450,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 109,450,000

1 Reflects pending budget amendment $2,067,000.

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $109,450,000 for

inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing, special, and select committees, consistent with S. Res. 54, authorizing expenditures by the Committees of the Senate for fiscal year 2003.

This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations incurred

by committees under the authorization provided in Committee

funding resolutions.

U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL

Appropriations, 2002 ....................................................................................... $520,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ..................................................................................... 520,000

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

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

U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Established in 1985 by ‘‘The Foreign Relations Authorization Act’’, the

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

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

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

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

caucus operate in the manner of the Helsinki Commission.

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. 1 $8,821,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 7,077,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,077,000

1 Includes $250,000 in fiscal year 2002 supplemental appropriations.

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,077,000 for

expenses of the Office of the Secretary. The Committee has included $5,000,000 for a multi-year program to upgrade and expand

the Financial Management Information System. These funds are

made available until September 30, 2007.

The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of funds

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

items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from

the stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval of the Committee.
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EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Item

Amount available

fiscal year 2002,

Public Law 107– 68

Budget estimate

fiscal year 2003 Difference

Executive office .......................................................................................... $452,700 $397,800 ¥$54,900

Administrative services .............................................................................. 849,185 1,422,900 ∂573,715

Legislative and legal services ................................................................... 269,115 256,300 ¥12,815

Special projects ......................................................................................... 7,000,000 5,000,000 ¥2,000,000

Emergency Response Fund ........................................................................ 250,000 ........................ ¥250,000

Totals ............................................................................................ 8,821,000 7,077,000 ¥1,744,000

Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate include:

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

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

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

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

gross rate of annual compensation which may be paid to employees

of a standing committee of the Senate.

Legal reference volumes and dictionaries.—Funding is provided to

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

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

Public Law 92–51, July 9, 1971.

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

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

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

Contractual legal and administrative services and miscellaneous

expenses.—Funding is provided for various contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Office of the Secretary. The Office of the Secretary of the Senate has contractual

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

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

has incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have

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

Secretary.

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

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

separately under the authority of Public Law 93–342.

The authority for the travel portion of this account was provided

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

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

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

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

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

year.

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

of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to exceed $10,000 each

fiscal year, under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 69a.

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

is also authorized under these provisions to conduct seminars or

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

the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.

Newspapers.—Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and

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

certain other offices.

Senate service awards.—Funding is provided for the issuance of

service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate Resolution 21,

September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21 authorizes the Secretary

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

Administration and in accordance with regulation promulgated by

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

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

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

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

mail, and additional postage not covered under the frank.

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

in such other manner as he may deem appropriate. Public Law 98–

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

striking out the heading and paragraph ‘‘Education of Pages’’ under

the heading ‘‘Joint Items’’, and redesignated the funds provided in

Public Law 98–51 for the education of pages between the House of

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

education of its own pages.

Stationery.—Funding is provided for stationery supplies for the

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

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

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

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

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

or material relating to historical matters, or exhibits for placement

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

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

buildings.

The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on

Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution

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

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

Representation expenses.—Funding is provided (not to exceed

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

responsibilities in connection with foreign parliamentary groups or

other foreign officials visiting the United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989.
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Office of Conservation and Preservation.—Funding is provided for

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

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

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

Senate.

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

Office of Public Records. This office has evolved through various

pieces of legislation and various responsibilities authorized by the

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

the Senate to procure technical support services, consultants, use

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

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

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

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

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

Government Act) reports filed under section 101 shall be available

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

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

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

into the Office of Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions under the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, such

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

Disbursing Office.—Funding is provided for expenses incurred in

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

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

of the Senate for moneys assigned to his accountability.

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

captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for the hearing

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

Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.—Funding is provided for

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

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

joint leadership and is charged with providing legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas of employment law.
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SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $95,904,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 117,133,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 117,433,000

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $117,433,000

for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms. The increase of $21,529,000

over the enacted level is attributable in large part to security-related needs such as new mail and package handling costs and the

new Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness. The amount

recommended includes $13,574,000 to remain available until September 30, 2007 ($4,906,000 for Phase IV of the Recording Studio

digital technology upgrade project, $5,924,00 for procurement and

maintenance of Members’ constituent mail systems; and $2,744,000

to enhance the security of member State offices); and $9,570,000

for the purchase of computer equipment and software for member

offices and committees, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 2005.

The Sergeant at Arms budget structure reflects six major divisions: Capitol Division, Central Operations Division, Technology

Development Services Division, IT Support Services Division, Office

Support Division, and the Staff Offices Division. The Capitol Division centralizes all functions related to the maintenance and administration of the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol Building, and

provides mailing, photographic studio, and recording studio services. The Central Operations Division provides printing, mailing

and parking services to the Senate. The Technology Development

Services Division supports enterprise information technology systems, applications development, Internet/Intranet services, information security, and network engineering. The IT Support Services

Division provides desktop computer support, mail system acquisition, maintenance and support, telecommunications, and Web and

technology assessment support. The Office Support Division includes desktop computer acquisition and customer support. The

Staff Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human Resources, and the Joint Office of Education and Training.

The following table compares the component categories within

this account for fiscal year 2003.

EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

2002 level 2003 Committee

recommendation

Capitol Division ............................................................................................................... $13,455 $11,160

Central Operations Division ............................................................................................ 2,443 3,965

Technology Development Services Division .................................................................... 17,565 24,490

IT Support Services Division ........................................................................................... 34,754 42,701

Office Support Division ................................................................................................... 24,688 28,686

Staff Offices Division ...................................................................................................... 1,222 1,689

SMI Project ...................................................................................................................... 1,777 4,742

Total ................................................................................................................... 95,904 117,433

The Committee requests that the Sergeant at Arms provide to

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

2003. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the
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level for each item in the spending plan will require the customary

approval of the Committee.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $14,274,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1 19,409,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 18,513,000

1 Reflects pending budget estimate of $1,000,000.

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $18,513,000 for

miscellaneous items.

Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the

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

The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds under

this appropriation:

FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE

ITEM

AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FISCAL

YEAR 2002 PUBLIC LAW 107–68

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL

YEAR 2003

DIFFERENCE

Resolution and reorganization reserve ...................................................... $2,450,000 $2,500,000 ∂$50,000

Unallocated ................................................................................................ 1,000,000 7,500,500 ∂6,500,500

Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items) ..................................... 600,000 600,000 ........................

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursement (worker’s compensation) ....................................................................................................... 715,000 744,000 ∂29,000

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

2001) ..................................................................................................... 3,000,000 ........................ ¥3,000,000

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

as amended) (expires Sept. 30, 2004) ................................................. 250,000 350,000 ∂100,000

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

Res. 238, dated July 1, 1994, and S. Res. 180 dated Sept. 30, 1999

(expires Sept. 30, 2004)) ...................................................................... 71,000 71,000 ........................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan. 3, 1983, 101–250, dated Nov. 5, 1990, and 107–68, dated

Nov. 12, 2001) ...................................................................................... 200,000 200,000 ........................

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

dated Nov. 19, 1995) ............................................................................ 144,000 150,000 ∂6,000

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

Stationery ................................................................................................... 13,000 2 16,500 ∂3,500

Consultants—including agency contributions (2 USC 61h–6 as amended) ......................................................................................................... 2,000,000 2,500,000 ∂500,000

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

Dec. 31, 2002)) ..................................................................................... 700,000 700,000 ........................

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

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

Senate Child Care Center:

Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102–90,

dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103–50, dated July 2, 1993 .............. 250,000 300,000 ∂50,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE—Continued

ITEM

AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FISCAL

YEAR 2002 PUBLIC LAW 107–68

BUDGET ESTIMATE FISCAL

YEAR 2003

DIFFERENCE

Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as authorized

by Public Law 104–197, dated Sept. 16, 1996 .......................... 20,000 20,000 ........................

Total ......................................................................................... 14,274,000 18,513,000 ∂4,239,000

1 Postage apportionment (fiscal year 2003): President of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. $2,700

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

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

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

Total .................................................................................................................................................. 6,000 2 Stationery apportionment (fiscal year 2003): President of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. $8,000

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

Total .................................................................................................................................................. 16,500

Resolution and reorganization reserve.—This line item is used to

cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws that authorize

expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate that do not

have specific appropriations for such purpose.

Reserve for contingencies.—This is a Committee on Rules and Administration line item which includes payment for gratuities for

family members of deceased Senate employees; damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual, legal, and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses.

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursements (worker’s compensation).—Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of

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

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

year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate

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

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program.—This fellowship program

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

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

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

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

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

John Heinz Fellowship Program.—This fellowship program was

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

S. Res. 180. It is authorized through September 30, 2004 and provides for up to 2 fellows each calendar year. The appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate.

Foreign travel—Members and employees.—Senate Resolution 179,

agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the contingent

fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion of transportation costs

and travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of the

Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel.

Federal employees’ compensation account (unemployment compensation).—This line item provides for expenses incurred for the

Senate to reimburse the Federal employees’ compensation account,
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pursuant to Public Law 96–499, approved December 5, 1980, for

unemployment compensation payments made to Senate employees.

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

conference committees.

Policy committees for the majority and minority.—The amount

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

Postage.—Provides for postage allowances for the President of

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

and Senate Chaplain.

Stationery.—Provides funds for stationery and office supplies for

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

Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber.

Consultants—including agency contributions.—Provides authority

for the appointment and payment of consultants to the majority

and minority leaders, president pro tempore, and the legislative

counsel. The following summarizes the current authority and limitations:

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee.

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee.

Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore approval):

Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum

standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed

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

President Pro Tempore: Two consultants at not to exceed the

daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants

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

the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.

Authority: 2 U.S.C. 61h–6.

Senate National Security Working Group.—Provides funding for

the Senate National Security Working Group, under the authority

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

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

provides funding for administrative expenses for the Committee on

Appropriations.

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center—agency contributions.—

Provides for the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized

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

103–50, approved July 2, 1993, for employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center.

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center—training classes and conference costs.—Provides for the reimbursement of any individual

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

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

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

Student Loan Repayment Program.—The Committee notes that

the Senate will be in fiscal year 2003 entering the second year of

a pilot of the student loan repayment program and will evaluate

its future as part of the fiscal year 2004 budget cycle.

SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $270,494,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 303,879,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 295,000,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 2003 of $295,000,000 for the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office

Expense Account.

This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators’ staffs as

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

funds were formerly carried under several accounts including: ‘‘Administrative, clerical and legislative assistance to Senators;’’ ‘‘Agency contributions,’’ under the heading ‘‘Salaries, officers and employees;’’ and ‘‘Official office expense allowances.’’ Those separate appropriations were merged into this single account in Public Law

100–137.

The Senators’ official personnel and office expense allowance

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

salaries of personnel in Senators’ offices. The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based on the population of

States, beginning with States with a population of fewer than 5

million people to States with a population of 28 million or more.

The table illustrates the allowances per population category and

the States which fall into those categories.

The second component of the salaries allowance is for legislative

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

at an annual rate of $145,459 for a total of $436,377 per office, or

$43,637,700 for all 100 Senators.

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

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

and Administration’s reallocations of the official mail. In addition,

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

that may be incurred in the event of the death or resignation of a

Senator, and to provide for transitional expenses during election

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

The Committee expects that all offices are complying with longstanding rules regarding the Senate employees transit subsidy.

It should be noted that the amounts provided for the various

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

to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration

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

in the following table are preliminary, and that official notification
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of member budgets is issued by the Financial Clerk of the Senate

after final passage of this bill.

The following table illustrates the several components of the

SOPOEA.

SENATOR’S OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE—FISCAL YEAR 2003

State

Admin. & cler.

assist. allowance 10/1/2002

Legislative assist. allowance

10/1/2002

O.O.E.A. allowance 10/1/2002Total allowance

10/1/2002

Alabama ........................................................................ $1,568,333 $436,377 $184,725 $2,189,435

Alaska ........................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 253,398 2,258,108

Arizona .......................................................................... 1,623,297 436,377 202,086 2,261,760

Arkansas ....................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 169,662 2,174,372

California ...................................................................... 2,669,720 436,377 468,377 3,574,474

Colorado ........................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 190,990 2,195,700

Connecticut ................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 161,586 2,166,296

Delaware ....................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 128,525 2,133,235

Florida ........................................................................... 2,172,960 436,377 309,366 2,918,703

Georgia .......................................................................... 1,788,197 436,377 217,935 2,442,509

Hawaii ........................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 280,511 2,285,221

Idaho ............................................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 165,280 2,169,990

Illinois ........................................................................... 2,008,061 436,377 267,158 2,711,596

Indiana .......................................................................... 1,678,265 436,377 196,938 2,311,580

Iowa ............................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 172,052 2,176,762

Kansas .......................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 169,620 2,174,330

Kentucky ........................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 178,878 2,183,588

Louisiana ....................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 187,300 2,192,010

Maine ............................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 148,923 2,153,633

Maryland ....................................................................... 1,623,297 436,377 172,709 2,232,383

Massachusetts .............................................................. 1,678,265 436,377 196,800 2,311,442

Michigan ....................................................................... 1,843,161 436,377 237,130 2,516,668

Minnesota ..................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 189,323 2,194,033

Mississippi .................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 170,417 2,175,127

Missouri ........................................................................ 1,623,297 436,377 199,253 2,258,927

Montana ........................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 162,918 2,167,628

Nebraska ....................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 161,413 2,166,123

Nevada .......................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 174,344 2,179,054

New Hampshire ............................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 143,596 2,148,306

New Jersey .................................................................... 1,788,197 436,377 207,679 2,432,253

New Mexico ................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 167,556 2,172,266

New York ....................................................................... 2,318,057 436,377 323,996 3,078,430

North Carolina .............................................................. 1,788,197 436,377 217,694 2,442,268

North Dakota ................................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 150,614 2,155,324

Ohio ............................................................................... 1,953,096 436,377 258,199 2,647,672

Oklahoma ...................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 181,862 2,186,572

Oregon ........................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 190,883 2,195,593

Pennsylvania ................................................................. 2,008,061 436,377 265,654 2,710,092

Rhode Island ................................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 139,314 2,144,024

South Carolina .............................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 174,653 2,179,363

South Dakota ................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 152,480 2,157,190

Tennessee ..................................................................... 1,623,297 436,377 195,614 2,255,288

Texas ............................................................................. 2,388,391 436,377 361,087 3,185,855

Utah .............................................................................. 1,568,333 436,377 170,610 2,175,320

Vermont ......................................................................... 1,568,333 436,377 137,310 2,142,020

Virginia ......................................................................... 1,733,230 436,377 196,082 2,365,689

Washington ................................................................... 1,623,297 436,377 215,816 2,275,490

West Virginia ................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 149,269 2,153,979

Wisconsin ...................................................................... 1,623,297 436,377 193,061 2,252,735

Wyoming ........................................................................ 1,568,333 436,377 153,825 2,158,535

Total ................................................................ 84,605,630 21,818,850 10,064,471 116,488,951

× 2 × 2 × 2 × 2

Grand Total ..................................................... 169,211,260 43,637,700 20,128,942 232,977,902
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by the

Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2002, there were 4,121 individuals employed in Senators’ offices throughout the United States

and covered by this appropriation.

U.S. Senators’ staff as of September 30, 1993–2001 and April 30, 2002

Year Number of Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2001 ......................................................................................................................... 3,964

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

In addition to providing funds for compensation of employees

within Senators’ offices, this appropriation also provides for agency

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

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

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

Budget requests for this account prepared by the Financial Clerk

must be based on both experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2003 request for this account anticipates $68,739,000 in

agency contribution costs.

The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is

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

incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators. The

Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser

amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do

not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their respective allowances. In fact, a number of offices spend less than their total

allowances. Evidence of this can be found in the semiannual report

of the Secretary of the Senate. At the direction of this Committee

in the Fiscal Year 1996 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, the

Secretary’s report now includes summary information on each Senator’s authorized allowance, expenditures made, and the balance, if

any.

In the alternative, the Committee could recommend an appropriation to fund fully the sum total of all the authorized allowances. For fiscal year 2003, that would mean an appropriation of

$303,879,000, $8,879,000 more than recommended.

SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $300,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 300,000

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

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

budget request.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1. This provision amends the authorization for expense allowances for leadership offices.

SEC. 2. This provision amends the authorization for the stationery allowance for the office of the president of the Senate.

SEC. 3. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance for administrative and clerical assistance.

SEC. 4. This provision authorizes the Majority Policy Committee,

Minority Policy Committee, Conference of the Majority, and Conference of the Minority to use the services of personnel of government departments or agencies, with the prior approval of such department or agency and the Committee on Rules and Administration.

SEC. 5. This provision authorizes the Committee on Rules and

Administration to provide for the awarding of service pins to Senate pages, and authorizes funding from ‘‘miscellaneous items.’’

JOINT ITEMS

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $3,424,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 3,658,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,658,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,658,000 for

the Joint Economic Committee. This is an increase of $234,000 over

the enacted level needed for cost-of-living increases and one additional position.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $6,733,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 7,323,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,323,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,323,000 for

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

an increase of $590,000 over the enacted level primarily to accommodate cost-of-living increases.

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $1,865,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 1,947,000

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

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

the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928. The increase of $1,053,000 over the request level will provide for an additional medical officer/physician, and will accommodate higher

equipment costs. It will also provide for an increase in the allowances for the attending physician and medical officers, the first adjustment in the allowances since 1988. The bill provides authority

of $300,000 to remain available until expended.
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CAPITOL GUIDE AND SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. 1 $2,862,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 3,035,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,035,000

1 Includes $350,000 in emergency response funds (Public Law 107–117).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,035,000 for

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

FTEs, as currently authorized.

STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $30,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 30,000

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

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

‘‘Statements on Appropriations,’’ for the second session of the 107th

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

of June 7, 1924.

CAPITOL POLICE BOARD

CAPITOL POLICE

Recommended

Salaries ................................................................................................... $176,636,000

Expenses ................................................................................................. 33,167,000

Total, Capitol Police Board ........................................................ 209,803,000

The Committee recommends $209,803,000, an increase of

$52,613,000 above the enacted level, for the U.S. Capitol Police.

Significant increases are provided to increase the size of the force,

increase pay, improve training, and fund new programs aimed at

recruitment and retention.

The Committee urge the Capitol Police Board to conduct a review

of Capitol Police salary, benefits, and working conditions and recommend any modifications which the board considers likely to improve the ability of the U.S. Capitol Police to recruit and retain officers. The review should incorporate an examination of retirement

benefits offered to members of the Capitol Police force, including a

comparison to the Sky Marshals from the Transportation Security

Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, the National Park

Police officers, members of the uniformed division of the Secret

service, and other Federal law enforcement officers. The Committee

has been informed that the various Federal law enforcement agencies all receive comparable retirement benefits. It is the intent of

this Committee that the Capitol Police should continue to receive

retirement benefits on terms at least as generous as those of other

Federal law enforcement agencies.
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CAPITOL POLICE

SALARIES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $113,044,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 184,526,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 176,636,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $176,636,000 for

the salaries of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP). The increase of

$63,592,000 is needed primarily to increase staffing by 269 FTEs

over the fiscal year 2002 approved level, for a total of 1,839 FTEs.

Funding is included for cost of living pay increases, comparability

pay increases to enhance competitiveness with other law enforcement agencies, and recruitment and retention incentives including

the student loan repayment program. The pay raise will total 9.1

percent including the COLA (4.1 percent) and comparability pay

adjustment (5 percent). The reduction below the request reflects revised projections of pay costs associated with extraordinarily high

attrition in fiscal year 2002.

The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime

costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous duty

pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay adjustments

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

The Committee has added new authority for the USCP to police

the Botanic Garden, with an estimated staffing requirement of 29

FTE. The priority for postings remains coverage of 2 officers per

door.

GENERAL EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. 1 $44,146,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 28,100,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 33,167,000

1 Includes $31,000,000 in emergency response fund transfer (Public Law 107–38).

The Committee recommends $33,167,000 for general expenses of

the Capitol Police. The amount recommended is needed primarily

to support the significant increase in staffing as well as an increase

in training. The difference from the request reflects re-estimates of

cost projections and emerging needs. Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and dry-cleaning, communications,

motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, investigations, training,

and miscellaneous items.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 101. The Committee has included a routine provision which

allows for funds to be transferred between the ‘‘Salaries’’ and ‘‘General expenses’’ accounts.

SEC. 102. This provision authorizes the USCP to procure severable services in 1 fiscal year that carry into the next year. Executive Branch agencies received this authority under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act.

SEC. 103. This provision authorizes the disposition of surplus or

obsolete property of the Capitol Police.
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SEC. 104. This provision authorizes the Capitol Police to credit

payments received as compensation for damage to or loss of USCP

property, to the general expenses account.

SEC. 105. This provision authorizes the Chief of Police discretion

for providing additional compensation for specialty assignments

and proficiencies.

SEC. 106. In order to enhance recruitment efforts of the Capitol

Police, the Committee has included a provision that allows the

Capitol Police to appoint employees at a rate of pay at or above

step one of the pay grade in which the employee is appointed.

SEC. 107. The Committee has included a provision, effective as

of September 11, 2001, that establishes the limits on premium pay

on an annual rather than pay period basis during emergency periods.

SEC. 108. Merger of Capitol Police with Library of Congress Police. Over a period of many years, three Legislative Branch police

forces evolved on Capitol Hill: the U.S. Capitol Police, Library of

Congress, and Government Printing Office. In fiscal year 2001, the

Committee directed the General Accounting Office to undertake a

review to determine the desirability and feasibility of consolidating

these police forces into a single force under the control of the U.S.

Capitol Police. After reviewing and fully considering the results of

GAO’s thorough analysis, the Committee has determined that there

are significant benefits to be realized by combining the Library of

Congress police force with the U.S. Capitol Police. A merger of this

nature under a single, unified chain of command would enhance

the overall security of Capitol Hill by facilitating better communication and coordination of police activities; providing centralized

intelligence gathering, dissemination, and threat assessments; developing consistent responses to emergency situations or threats;

allowing for flexibility in staffing officers; and providing additional

training and equipment for all officers.

Given these benefits and the need for increased security on Capitol Hill following the September 11th and anthrax incidents of last

year, the Committee is proposing legislation that would make effective a merger of the Library of Congress police force into the U.S.

Capitol Police within 3 years. Many issues will need to be considered and addressed, such as benefits, pay, retirement, qualification

requirements, security systems, and training, to effect this merger.

The Committee believes that the Chief of Police will need a period

of up to 3 years to develop and implement a plan to address these

and other issues to merge the two police forces.

A description of the details of the proposed legislation follow:

Subsection (a)(1) transfers Library of Congress Police employees

and civilian employees of the Library of Congress who perform security support functions to the United States Capitol Police. Subsection (a)(1) also transfers functions relating to the policing and

protection of Library of Congress buildings and grounds to the

United States Capitol Police.

Subsection (a)(2) provides employee protections for transferred

Library of Congress personnel. Specifically, the transfer of Library

of Congress personnel under subsection (a)(1)(A) or (C) is not to

cause any such transferred Library of Congress personnel to be

separated or reduced in pay for a period of 5 years after the trans-
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fer. In addition, for certain retirement related purposes, any period

of service performed by a Library of Congress Police employee

transferred under subsection (a)(1)(A) shall be deemed to be service

performed as a member of the United States Capitol Police. In addition, subsection (a)(2)(D) requires that the Chief of the Capitol

Police and the Librarian of Congress enter into a memorandum of

understanding to handle filling vacancies in Library of Congress

Police employee positions with members of the United States Capitol Police, before the completion of the transfer.

Subsection (a)(3) provides that the effective date of the transfer

is to occur no later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this

section. More specifically, the transfer of personnel and functions

is to occur in a manner and time to be specified in the Chief of the

Capitol Police’s implementation plan, but no later than 3 years

after the date of enactment of this section.

Subsection (b)(1) requires the Chief of the Capitol Police to prepare and submit an implementation plan for the transfer within

180 days after the date of enactment of this section. The plan is

to include the following: (1) a description of the policies, procedures, and actions the Chief of the Capitol Police will take in implementing the transfer; (2) dates by which personnel and functions under paragraph (a)(1) are to be transferred, with all such

transfers completed no later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section; (3) a description of how law enforcement and

protective functions relating to the buildings and grounds of the Library of Congress will be provided, including collections security,

within the overall security responsibilities of the United States

Capitol Police; (4) recommendations for legislative changes needed

to implement the transfer, including, (A) identifying options for addressing how to apply United States Capitol Police retirement provisions to transferred personnel, and (B) identifying options related

to providing voluntary separation incentives to transferred personnel; (5) mechanisms to be used by the Chief of the Capitol Police for ensuring that transferred personnel are not adversely affected by the transfer with respect to pay; (6) providing an assessment of (a) how United States Capitol Police training and qualification requirements will be applied to transferred personnel, and (b)

the overall training needs of the merged police force; and (7) providing an analysis of the cost implications of implementing the

plan.

Subsection (b)(2) requires the Chief of the Capitol Police to report

annually, until the transfer has been completed, on the progress

made in the implementation of the plan. The reports should include

any adjustments to cost estimates or recommendations for further

legislative action to implement the plan. Subsection (b)(2) further

requires that the reports be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, the

Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate,

the Capitol Police Board, and the Librarian of Congress.

SEC. 109. Capitol Police Authority to Police U.S. Botanic Garden.

The Committee has included an administrative provision clarifying

the authority of the USCP to police the Botanic Garden.
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OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $2,059,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 2,224,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,224,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,224,000 for

the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, as authorized by section 305 of Public Law 104–1, the Congressional Accountability Act of 1996. This amount is an increase of $165,000

over fiscal year 2002.

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $30,780,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 32,390,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,390,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,390,000 for

the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended represents an increase of $1,610,000 over the enacted level to cover all

mandatory and price level increases. In addition, the amount would

provide for 4 additional staff to expand the Visiting Scholars Program, for a total of 236 FTEs.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 109. This provision provides CBO authority that executive

branch agencies have to establish an educational program to enhance the abilities and effectiveness of CBO employees through

study or work experiences.

SEC. 110. This provision reinstates an exemption from an obsolete procurement statute which effectively prohibits modern acquisition methods.

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

The Committee has recommended a funding level of $349,849,000 and an FTE level of 1,251 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol pertaining to direct support of the Congress.

Excluded are House items which are traditionally left for consideration by that body. Additional funds totaling $44,204,000 and 215

FTEs are recommended in title II of the bill for the Architect’s activities relative to the structural and mechanical care of the Library’s buildings and grounds, and the Botanic Garden. The total recommendation of $394,053,000 for all accounts under

the Architect, excluding the House items, is $21,817,000 above the

fiscal year 2002 enacted level and $30,951,000 above the amount

requested. The increase is attributable to funding for an alternate

computing facility.

The requested authorized level of full-time equivalent positions of

1,477 has been reduced to 1,466, including 29 new FTEs. The

annualization of the new positions in the fiscal year 2004 base will

bring the total FTE authorization to 1,475. It is also noted that the

FTE authorized level included under each appropriation accommo-
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dates temporary staff hired by the Construction Management Division for project related work.

The following table shows the request and the Committee recommendation:

Appropriation

Fiscal year

2002

appropriation 2003 request 1 2003recommendation

General administration, salaries and expenses .................................. $51,371,000 $63,951,000 $108,743,000

Capitol buildings ................................................................................. 15,194,000 46,789,000 28,729,000

Capitol Grounds ................................................................................... 6,009,000 7,711,000 7,155,000

Senate office buildings ........................................................................ 42,126,000 55,103,000 60,075,000

Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................. 52,583,000 143,603,000 143,647,000

Capitol Police buildings ....................................................................... .......................... .......................... 1,500,000

Emergency response funds (Public Law 107–38) ............................... 106,304,000 .......................... ..........................

Total, title I ............................................................................ 273,587,000 317,157,000 349,849,000

Botanic Garden .................................................................................... 5,646,000 5,661,000 6,083,000

Capitol visitor center ........................................................................... 70,000,000 .......................... ..........................

Congressional Cemetery ....................................................................... 1,250,000 .......................... ..........................

Library buildings and grounds, structural and mechanical care ....... 21,753,000 40,284,000 38,121,000

Total, title II ........................................................................... 98,649,000 45,945,000 44,204,000

Total ........................................................................................ 372,236,000 363,102,000 394,053,000

1 Reflects pending budget amendments totaling $13,704,000.

FTEAC.—The Committee is pleased with the establishment of

the Full-Time Equivalent Advisory Committee (FTEAC) in the Architect’s office. The FTEAC is intended to provide a forum for the

prioritization and alignment of positions within each appropriation

and across the agency. The Architect is requested to keep the Committee advised on the progress of the FTEAC and to adhere to both

funding and FTE ceilings.

Working Reserves.—The Committee encourages the Architect to

make better use of available working reserves. Therefore, the Architect is directed to establish accounts within each no-year and

each multi-year appropriation under the Architect of the Capitol for

the purpose of receipt of reallotments of unobligated funds from

completed projects. The funds will be used for contingency purposes

as deemed necessary by the Architect with the approvals of the

Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and

the Senate. Completion of each project should be certified by the

project manager before transferring funds into the contingency account.

Window Replacement.—The Committee recommends an incremental approach for the window replacement project for blast and

bullet resistance for which the Architect of the Capitol proposed

$11,400,000 in design dollars across four appropriations. The Committee recommends an amount of $2,400,000 to develop prototypes

before proceeding with this very costly project. In view of heightened security concerns and the need to maintain the Capitol’s historical appearance, if approved this project will address security requirements and incorporate historical aesthetics.

Reprogramming.—The Committee recognizes the improvements

in the previous undisciplined approach regarding execution of annual budgets as it relates to reprogramming and transferring of
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funds. The Committee directs the continued use of the reprogramming guidelines, but increases the reprogramming threshold to

$500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, of the approved budget,

specific activity or program.

Condition Assessments/Master Plan.—The Committee has pro- vided an amount of $500,000 in the Capitol buildings appropriation

and an amount of $1,100,000 in the Senate office buildings appropriation to initiate a comprehensive condition assessment of the

Capitol complex. The assessment will be conducted in tandem with

the development of a master plan for the Capitol complex, and will

include the collection of relevant information regarding buildings;

inspection and equipment testing of properties and assets; analysis

and identification of deficiencies; identification of solutions and

costs; a forecast of future renewal requirements; and the development of long-range comprehensive financial plans.

The Committee has established a new funding line ‘‘Study, Design, and Condition Assessment,’’ within several appropriations to

improve response time and flexibility in conducting studies, surveys, assessments, and designs.

CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $51,371,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 63,951,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 108,743,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $108,743,000 for general administration. The amount provided includes $54,675,000

for the operating budget and $54,068,000 for the capital budget,

and will accommodate an FTE level of approximately 362 with additional positions targeted to project management and facilities

support. Annualization of the additional FTEs in fiscal year 2004

will increase the FTE level to 367. A total of $50,450,000 is made

available until September 30, 2007. The Committee has provided

travel authority of $30,000.

The General Administration appropriation was established in fiscal year 2002 for the purpose of consolidating into a single appropriation the funding for salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers, administrative and support staff, including engineering and architecture employees. Previously, the funding for these

items was included in several jurisdictional appropriations under

the Architect. This account also provides for administrative items

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

The following table displays the budget detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $36,898,000 $35,615,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 3,599,000 679,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 16,782,000 17,977,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 254,000 254,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 150,000 150,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 57,683,000 54,675,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

Implementation of Safety Programs ............................................................................... 450,000 450,000

Security Project Support for AOC .................................................................................... 125,000 125,000

Financial Management System (FMS) ............................................................................ 1,627,000 1,627,000

Implementation of AOCNET ............................................................................................. 500,000 500,000

Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) ............................................................... 1,366,000 1,366,000

Study, Master Schematic Plan for Fort Meade .............................................................. 200,000 ............................

Alternate Computer Facility ............................................................................................ ............................ 50,000,000

Study, Conduct Energy Survey of Capitol Complex ........................................................ 2,000,000 ............................

Subtotal, Capital Budget .................................................................................. 6,268,000 54,068,000

Total, General Administration ........................................................................... 63,951,000 108,743,000

Personnel Support System.—The Committee supports and has provided an amount of $1,041,000 for a new personnel system within the total increase of $2,781,000 for information resources. This

funding is intended for the Architect to automate its processes and

procedures related to recruitment, position classification, and workforce management. However, based on problems encountered by

the Library of Congress in implementing a similar system, the

Committee recommends the Architect closely monitor the implementation to ensure problems and delays are minimized, and keep

the Committee apprised of its progress.

Financial Management.—The Committee notes the significant accomplishments made by the Architect in the successful implementation of its new financial management system. The AOC financial

management organization warrants confidence towards continued

progress and the preparation of auditable financial statements at

the end of fiscal year 2003. Funding in the amount of $250,000 is

being provided to build the policies and procedures to ensure the

internal control mechanisms are in place to support this effort as

well as improved budget documentation.

Worker Safety.—The Committee continues to place a high priority on improving worker safety within the Architect of the Capitol operations. While significant improvements have been made in

the last year to reduce the worker injury rate, there is more to be

done. The Committee expects AOC to be developing and integrating

a management process, the benefit of which is that safety becomes

an integral operating discipline and overall workplace safety injuries are reduced. The Architect is directed to continue its efforts

using outside expertise where necessary to provide management

assistance, training, audits, and assistance in safety program implementation. The AOC will keep the Committee informed of the

progress of this program.

Alternate Computing Facility.—The Committee is recommending

up to $50,000,000 for a back-up computing facility for the House,

the Senate and other Legislative Branch entities. The Architect of

the Capitol (AOC) is directed to present to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and the Senate a strategy that outlines
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the planning, design, and implementation milestones of the project.

Each of these milestones will require the approval of the Appropriations Committees before they can be executed. The AOC is directed not to expend any funds for this project without an obligation plan approved by the House and the Senate Committees on

Appropriations which shall specify the purpose and amount of anticipated obligations for each milestone. In carrying out this project

the AOC is expected to consult with the Sergeant at Arms of the

Senate, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House, and other

Legislative Branch entities in determining facility requirements.

Golden Dollar ‘‘Sacagawea Coin’’.—The Committee supports the

circulation of the Golden Dollar (Sacagawea) coin. However, the

Committee notes with disappointment that several gift shops and

restaurant facilities in the U.S. Capitol still do not distribute the

coin nearly 2 years after its introduction. The Committee urges the

Architect of the Capitol and the Secretary of the Senate to require

the use of the coin in the cash drawers of restaurant facilities and

gift ships in the U.S. Capitol complex.

CAPITOL BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. 1 $15,194,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 46,789,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 28,729,000

1Does not reflect $106,304,000 by transfer in emergency response funds (Public Law 107–38).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $28,729,000 for

necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the

Capitol. Of this, $15,700,000 is available until September 30, 2007.

The amount provided includes $10,886,000 for the operating budget

and $17,843,000 for the capital budget. The recommendation is

$18,060,000 below the request owing to the deletion of Capitol Police items from this account and the creation of a new account for

USCP items. The FTE authorized level is 171, including any temporary construction staff assigned to Capitol projects. The ceiling

includes 4 new full-time equivalent positions that will be

annualized to 5 in the fiscal year 2004 base to increase the authorized level to 172 FTEs.

The Committee’s recommendation includes $12,000,000 for the

upgrade of the air conditioning system for the East Front of the

Capitol, which was completed approximately 40 years ago. The

amount provided is $2,400,000 more than the original request

owing to a revised estimate based on 100 percent design of the

project. The recommendation includes $2,000,000 for replacing the

high voltage switch gear and cables that accelerates out-year plans

in order to link this effort to construction contracts with the Capitol Visitor Center.

The following table displays the budget detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $7,796,000 $8,021,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 2,216,000 2,216,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 483,000 483,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 166,000 166,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 10,661,000 10,886,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

ADA Requirements .......................................................................................................... 75,000 75,000

Replacement of Minton Tile ............................................................................................ 385,000 200,000

Roofing Repair, Around House & Senate Chambers ...................................................... 160,000 160,000

Elevator/Escalator Modernization Program, CB .............................................................. 500,000 500,000

Door Refinishing/Restoration .......................................................................................... 289,000 289,000

Chandelier Restoration and Crystal/Globe Replacement ............................................... 319,000 319,000

Conservation of Wall Paintings ...................................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Design, Provide Emergency Electrical Service, CB ......................................................... 125,000 ............................

Off-Site Delivery/Screening Center, USCP ...................................................................... 22,000,000 ............................

Design, Replace Windows, Capitol ................................................................................. 600,000 ............................

Design, Renovate Outside Air Intake Tunnels ................................................................ 400,000 ............................

Replace High Voltage SWGR & Cables, Capitol ............................................................. 1,000,000 2,000,000

Upgrade Air Conditioning—East Front, Capitol ............................................................. 9,600,000 12,000,000

Study, Historic Structure Report ..................................................................................... 75,000 ............................

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... ............................ 1,700,000

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

Subtotal, Capital Budget .................................................................................. 36,128,000 17,843,000

Total, Capitol Buildings .................................................................................... 46,789,000 28,729,000

CAPITOL GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $6,009,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 7,711,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,155,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,155,000 for

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

the Capitol Power Plant. The recommendation includes $6,040,000

in operating funds and $1,115,000 for the capital budget, of which

$580,000 is to remain available until September 30, 2007.

The amount recommended is $1,146,000 above the fiscal year

2002 enacted level and $556,000 below the budget request. The

FTE authorized level will remain at 69, including any temporary

construction staff assigned to projects.

The recommendation adjusts the operating budget to reflect past

obligation trends and grounds requirements which resulted in reductions to exterior pointing and caulking, miscellaneous improvements, and performances on the Capitol grounds, while providing

additional funds for general annual repairs, training, and bulk

waste disposal. The Committee is not recommending the requested

amount of $60,000 for sidewalk replacement given the ongoing construction across the Capitol complex.

The following table displays the budget detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $4,260,000 $4,253,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 1,218,000 1,199,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 528,000 528,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 6,066,000 6,040,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

Replace Truck .................................................................................................................. 80,000 80,000

Wayfinding and ADA-Compliant Signage, CG ................................................................ 425,000 430,000

Sidewalk Replacement .................................................................................................... 60,000 ............................

Maintenance of Outdoor Sculpture: Garfield and Peace ................................................ 20,000 25,000

Design, Replace, Automate and Expand Irrigation System ........................................... 80,000 ............................

Design, Street and Sidewalk Infrastructure Improvements ........................................... 250,000 ............................

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... ............................ 580,000

West Lawn Power Requirements for Concerts ................................................................ 730,000 ............................

Subtotal, Capital Budget .................................................................................. 1,645,000 1,115,000

Total, Capitol Grounds ...................................................................................... 7,711,000 7,155,000

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $42,126,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 55,103,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 60,075,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $60,075,000 for

maintenance of the Senate office buildings. The appropriation includes $43,163,000 for the operating budget and $16,912,000 for

the capital budget, of which $16,804,000 shall remain available

until September 30, 2007.

The recommendation is $17,949,000 above the enacted level for

fiscal year 2002 and $4,972,000 above the budget request, primarily due to the replenishment of fiscal year 2002 reprogrammed

funds for higher priority and immediate requirements. The FTE

authorized level is 555 FTEs, including any temporary construction

staff assigned to Senate projects. The recommendation includes 4

new full-time equivalent positions that will be annualized to 5 in

the fiscal year 2004 base to increase the ceiling to 556 FTEs.

The Committee, after reviewing the financial statements of the Senate restaurants, recommends a funding level of $995,000 which

is above the requested amount to meet financial obligations. Additionally, the Committee has added $30,000 to support the combined

paper recycling program.

The following table displays the budet detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $26,754,000 $26,542,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 7,781,000 7,781,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 5,065,000 5,645,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 1,300,000 1,300,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 1,895,000 1,895,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 42,795,000 43,163,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

Upgrade Emergency Lighting, RSOB .............................................................................. 50,000 ............................

Kitchen Exhaust and Kitchen Redesign, Webster Hall ................................................... 108,000 108,000

Replace Windows, SOB ................................................................................................... 5,300,000 ............................

Renovate Toilet Rooms (ADA), HSOB and DSOB ............................................................ 1,600,000 2,100,000

Bus Ducts & Switchgear Replacement, HSOB ............................................................... 1,950,000 1,950,000

Repair Waterproofing Under RSOB South Steps ............................................................ 1,800,000 1,800,000

Mechanical Renovations, DSOB ...................................................................................... ............................ 940,000

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... ............................ 1,750,000

General Cyclical Maintenance ........................................................................................ ............................ 5,204,000

Modernize Elevators, HSOB ............................................................................................. 1,500,000 3,060,000

Subtotal, Capital Budget ................................................................................................ 12,308,000 16,912,000

Total, Senate Office Buildings .......................................................................... 55,103,000 60,075,000

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $52,583,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 143,603,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 143,647,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $143,647,000 for

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

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

$103,100,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2007. The

recommendation includes $39,967,000 for the operating budget and

$103,680,000 for the capital budget.

The FTE authorized level will remain at 94, including any temporary construction staff assigned to projects.

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

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

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

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

Government Printing Office and Washington City Post Office, also

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

the Union Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the

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

The recommended budget would increase by $91,064,000 over the

enacted level primarily owing to three major capital projects. The

amount recommended includes $81,800,000 for the expansion of the

west refrigeration Plant which is critically needed due to the aging

equipment in the east refrigeration plant which will be de-commissioned when the west refrigeration plant is expanded, and the need

for additional capacity. Without this project, the Capitol complex

would be facing a critical shortfall in chilled water capacity and the

plant would not have the ability to serve the campus with reliable

chilled water. Also, the east refrigeration plant uses R–12 refrigerant, an ozone depleting substance which will be banned from use

in the near future. The recommended funding is for the construction of the extension and installation of three chillers with supporting auxiliaries. These funds are made available until September 30, 2007.
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In addition, the capital budget includes $11,000,000 for the repair of the South Capitol Street steam line which has deteriorated

and must be rebuilt to provide a safe, reliable tunnel for steam;

and $8,500,000 for the repair of the Constitution Avenue tunnel in

order to correct life safety deficiencies. These funds are also made

available until September 30, 2007.

Within the operating budget, approximately 90 percent of the

recommended amount is for the purchase of electricity from the

local private utility, payment to the government of the District of

Columbia for the provision of water and sewer services, and the

procurement of boiler fuel, as displayed in the following table.

Fiscal year 2003 estimated utility costs

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

Purchase of natural gas ........................................................................ 4,500,000

Purchase of steam .................................................................................. 434,000

Purchase of chilled water ...................................................................... 380,000

Purchase of coal ..................................................................................... 2,550,000

Purchase of oil ........................................................................................ 1,707,000

Water and sewer payments .................................................................. 3,200,000

Total ............................................................................................. 36,121,000

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

The following table displays the budget detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ........................................................................................................ $6,076,000 $6,057,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel .................................................................. 31,866,000 31,866,000

Other Services ............................................................................................................. 1,444,000 1,488,000

Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 5,037,000 4,956,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .......................................................................... 40,023,000 39,967,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

Implement Emergency Shoring & Repairs to Tunnels ............................................... 100,000 100,000

West Refrigeration Plant Expansion ........................................................................... 81,800,000 81,800,000

Install Dual, Low NOx Burners, Boilers 6 & 7 ........................................................... 400,000 400,000

Update CAD Drawings for CPP ................................................................................... 80,000 80,000

Design, Fire Alarm/Protection System Upgrades, Boiler Plant CPP ........................... 150,000 ..............................

Design, Egress Improvements, CPP ............................................................................ 150,000 ..............................

Repair South Capitol Street Steam Line .................................................................... 11,000,000 11,000,000

Repair Constitution Avenue Tunnel ............................................................................ 8,500,000 8,500,000

Central Steam/Chilled Water Metering Upgrades, Capitol Complex .......................... 100,000 ..............................

Study, Design and Condition Assessment .................................................................. .............................. 300,000

Procure Emergency Generator ..................................................................................... 1,300,000 1,500,000

Subtotal, Capital Budget .............................................................................. 103,580,000 103,680,000

Total, Capitol Power Plant ............................................................................ 143,603,000 143,647,000

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. ...........................

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... ...........................

Committee recommendation ................................................................. $1,500,000
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The Committee has created a new appropriation account for Cap- itol Police Buildings. The amount recommended, $1,500,000, includes $500,000 for a study of an off-site delivery facility for the

USCP; $600,000 for rental of warehouse space; and $400,000 for

lease of a vehicle maintenance facility.

The Committee considers a new off-site delivery facility to be a

high priority need, and the Committee fully expects the study to

be completed in early fiscal year 2003.

USCP master plan.—The Committee is disappointed about the

slow progress of the AOC and USCP in developing a comprehensive

master plan for the Capitol Police. The Committee recognizes that

the Capitol Police have additional space requirements owing to significant deficiencies in existing space, new training requirements,

a growing force, and an enhanced security posture. While requirements and an operational scenario have been identified, the AOC

and USCP have failed to provide a comprehensive plan to address

these needs. The Committee directs AOC and USCP to develop the

comprehensive plan including an identification of specific properties which will best meet the needs within 90 days of enactment

of this Act. The plan should also include a delineation of priorities,

cost estimates, and a full explanation of the recommendations.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 111. AOC Restructuring. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

faces many complex challenges that have been exacerbated by the

events of September 11, 2001 and the Anthrax incidents on Capitol

Hill. The Committee commends the Architect and the dedicated

employees of the AOC for their tireless, professional services during these times of crisis. The Architect and his employees responded to the fullest in meeting the uncertainties and challenges

facing Capitol Hill and deserve the recognition, gratitude, and commendation of the Congress, staff and the many American citizens

they serve. In this context and growing out of the many challenges

currently facing the AOC, the Committee has noted a need to

strengthen AOC’s management capabilities to address effectively

its principal focus areas, including improving the agency’s strategic

direction and business programs, processes, and systems; attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and capable workforce; improving overall facilities management of the national treasures

under its jurisdiction; and improving project management capabilities to address an ever growing number of critical capital projects.

To this end, the Committee has included language which establishes a Deputy Architect position, who would also act as the Chief

Operating Officer and would be responsible for long-term strategic

planning as well as developing annual performance plans covering

each of the general goals and objectives in the strategic plan. This

individual should have skills in strategic planning, performance

management, strategic human capital management, worker safety,

customer satisfaction, and service quality. This individual would

also be responsible for proposing organizational changes (including

new positions) needed to carry out the Office of the Architect of the

Capitol’s mission and strategic and annual performance goals.

The AOC is directed to consult with and seek advice from the

Comptroller General or his designee in the selection of the Deputy
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Architect. The Deputy Architect is directed to seek consultation

and advice from the Comptroller General in performing the responsibilities under this section.

The bill also requires the Architect and Deputy Architect to enter

into an annual performance agreement that sets forth measurable

individual goals linked to the organizational goals in the AOC’s annual performance plan for the Deputy Architect in key operational

areas. The agreement shall be subject to review and renegotiation

on an annual basis and a copy of the agreement shall be provided

to the relevant Committees of the House and Senate. In addition,

the Deputy Architect is to submit to the Architect and the relevant

Committees in the House and Senate an annual performance report. This report shall contain an evaluation of the extent to which

the AOC met the goals and objectives identified in the annual performance plan for the preceding year and an explanation of the results achieved during the preceding year relative to the established

goals. This report shall also include the evaluation rating of the

performance of the Deputy Architect including the amounts of

bonus compensation awarded to the Deputy.

SECS. 112 through 114. These sections are conforming amendments related to the prior section.

SEC. 115. This provision was carried last year and permanently

increases the limitation on small purchases and contracts under

simplified acquisition procedures.

SEC. 116. This section clarifies a provision carried in section 4 of

the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2001.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $81,454,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 87,646,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 86,952,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $86,952,000 for

the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended is

an increase of $5,498,000 over the fiscal year 2002 level. Approximately $4,362,000 of this increase is needed for mandatory cost-ofliving and other pay and inflation-related increases. An additional

$711,000 is for new personnel in the areas of terrorism and homeland security, and aging issues. A total of $425,000 is associated

with the transfer from the furniture and furnishings account,

which has been discontinued in an effort to better account for program costs throughout the Library. The decrease of $694,000 below

the request reflects a more accurate projection of salary costs associated with new personnel.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $81,000,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 90,143,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 90,143,000
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $90,143,000. The increase of $9,143,000 over the enacted level is attributable to

covering the fiscal year 2001 shortfall in this account ($5,875,000)

as well as mandatory pay and price level increases.

The following table compares the component categories within

this account for fiscal year 2002. The Committee has not recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give the

GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements.

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations

2002 Requested 2003 Recommended2003

Congressional Record Program .................................................................. $20,147,000 $20,373,000

Miscellaneous publications ........................................................................ 4,340,000 4,515,000

Miscellaneous printing and binding .......................................................... 16,388,000 16,760,000

Details to Congress ................................................................................... 2,193,000 2,295,000

Document envelopes and document franks .............................................. 1,240,000 1,040,000

Business and committee calendars .......................................................... 2,697,000 2,275,000

Bills, resolutions, and amendments .......................................................... 8,800,000 7,387,000

Committee reports ..................................................................................... 3,362,000 3,440,000

Documents ................................................................................................. 2,394,000 2,520,000

Hearings ..................................................................................................... 17,871,000 21,266,000

Committee prints ....................................................................................... 1,568,000 2,397,000

Funding for 2001 orders ............................................................................ ........................ 5,875,000

Total .............................................................................................. 81,000,000 90,143,000 $90,143,000

OMB Directive.—The Committee strongly opposes the Office of

Management and Budget’s plans, announced in a May 3, 2002,

memorandum (M–02–07), to ignore the statutory requirement that

the printing and publishing of government publications must be

conducted through the Government Printing Office. Not only has

the administration announced an intention to completely disregard

a law which has been in place since 1895 and strengthened in

1994, it has failed to consider the consequences particularly in

terms of Government printing costs and public access to Government publications.

With respect to costs, GPO’s analysis shows that if all executive

branch printing were to be removed from GPO, the cost to the Government could potentially increase over current levels by a range

of $231,500,000 to $335,200,000 in the first year. With respect to

the Federal depository library program, there currently is no mechanism other than GPO to ensure distribution to the 1,300 depository libraries nationwide. Without such a mechanism, the public

would be deprived of full access to Government publications.

The Committee directs the administration to abide by the statutory requirement, Section 501 of title 44 United States Code, that

printing be done by or through the Government Printing Office.

GAO Review.—The Committee recognizes GPO is entering a new

era and is at the forefront of needing to confront several major

challenges. The longstanding structure of centralized printing and

dissemination within the Federal Government is facing several

challenges. The administration and executive branch departments

and agencies recently have challenged the basic statutory premise

of GPO doing all printing for the Federal Government. In addition,

technology advances during the past decade have significantly
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changed the state of printing and information dissemination—

changes that need to be considered as the future of printing and

publishing within the Federal Government is contemplated. Decisions about these and other issues over the next few years will

have a significant effect on the costs of printing and public access

to Federal Government publications, which is a basic right of every

American citizen which must be maintained.

The Committee believes that a comprehensive and critical assessment of printing, publishing, copying, and disseminating information within the Federal Government is needed. Such an assessment

would provide the Congress and new Public Printer with useful information that will be needed to formulate a long-term strategic

plan for the GPO and to develop effective, efficient, and economical

means for printing and disseminating Federal Government information.

Therefore, the Committee directs the General Accounting Office

(GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of the

current state of printing and dissemination of Federal Government

information, with special emphasis on GPO’s congressional printing

and binding services, the Federal Depository Library Program, and

contracting out executive branch printing. The assessment should

include an examination of Federal agencies current printing needs

and requirements; their assessments of the costs and benefits of

using GPO for printing needs; the extent to which agencies bypass

the requirement to use GPO without appropriate waivers; an inventory of agencies’ large-scale printing/copying equipment; the appropriateness of GPO charges to agencies, i.e. the surcharge and

what costs are covered by the surcharge; and GPO overhead costs.

GAO also should examine the GPO’s bookstore program; the purpose and utility of the Federal Depository Loan Program; and use

of the Internet for ensuring that Federal Government information

and publications are widely available to the public. GAO’s report

also should include strategic options for GPO to enhance the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of printing and disseminating

Federal Government information to the public.

The Committee also looks for recommendations concerning how

the international exchange program and the Library’s collections

will be ensured full receipt of executive branch documents should

there be a change to the current system. In conducting this study,

GAO should work closely with the Public Printer, the Superintendent of Documents, and the Librarian of Congress.

GAO shall report its findings and recommendations no later than

December 1, 2003, so that the Committee may fully consider GAO’s

findings and recommendations in deliberating the fiscal year 2005

appropriations for the legislative branch.
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TITLE II—OTHER AGENCIES

BOTANIC GARDEN

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $5,646,000

Budget estimate, 2003 1 ......................................................................... 5,661,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,083,000

1 Reflects pending budget amendment of $300,000.

The Committee recommends $6,083,000 for salaries and expenses of the Botanic Garden. This includes $4,646,000 in the operating

budget and $1,437,000 in the capital budget, of which $120,000 is

to remain available until September 30, 2007. The recommendation is $437,000 above the fiscal year 2002 en- acted level and $422,000 above the budget request, including the

pending budget amendment. The FTE authorized level is 55, including any temporary construction staff assigned to projects. The

recommendation includes 4 new full-time equivalent positions that

will be annualized to 5 in the fiscal year 2004 base to increase the

ceiling to 56 FTEs.

The Committee is pleased with the enthusiastic response by the

public to the Botanic Garden and the newly established outreach

program. The Committee is providing $300,000 as requested in a

pending budget amendment to expand partnership and educational

opportunities such as with the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The Committee recognizes that the garden is in the early stages

of the new operation and further resources are required. In this respect the recommendation provides additional funds for general annual repairs including improved locks, shade curtain repair, and

vestibule modifications; as well as increased custodial and mowing

services. The Committee’s recommendation supports the capital improvements for interpretive illustrations in the conservatory garden

court, and exhibits, banners and audio tours for the west gallery

of the Conservatory.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $3,386,000 $3,488,000

Rent, Communications, Utilities & Travel ...................................................................... 22,000 22,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 1 545,000 713,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 383,000 383,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 40,000 40,000

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 4,376,000 4,646,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

Vehicle Replacement, BG ................................................................................................ 43,000 43,000

West Gallery Fabric, Audio Tour And Banners ............................................................... 545,000 652,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Fire Alarm System Upgrades for ADA, DC Village ......................................................... 25,000 25,000

Shade Curtain Replacement ........................................................................................... 22,000 22,000

Roof Replacement, BG Production Facility ..................................................................... 150,000 ............................

CAFM Data Capture—USBG ........................................................................................... 50,000 50,000

Partnerships .................................................................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... ............................ 120,000

Interpretative Illustrations Conservatory Garden Court .................................................. 150,000 225,000

Subtotal, Capital Budget .................................................................................. 1,285,000 1,437,000

Total, Botanic Garden ....................................................................................... 5,661,000 6,083,000

1 Includes pending Budget Amendment of $300,000.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

(EXCEPT CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE)

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002: 1

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $336,307,000

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

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 329,457,000

Budget estimate, 2003:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 357,121,000

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

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 350,271,000

Committee recommendation:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 350,491,000

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

Net, salaries and expenses .................................................. 343,641,000

1 Includes $29,615,000 by transfer from emergency response fund (Public Law 107–38).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $350,491,000 for

salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves authority to spend receipts of $6,850,000 in fiscal year 2003.

The Committee recommends the following changes from the

budget request:

∂$1,500,000 for the Joining Hands Across America program;

∂$6,836,000 for furniture and furnishings, owing to the discontinuation of that account so there may be a more accurate accounting of program costs;

∂$200,000 for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial exhibition.

These funds will go to Southern Illinois University to develop a

permanent commemoration of the Lewis and Clark expedition

and its time in Illinois, including an exhibit to be located in

Cairo, Illinois and digitization of documents and records relating

to the expedition. Funds will be transferred upon Library of Congress approval of a project description submitted by the University;

¥$3,992,000 from personnel costs, reflecting a more accurate

projection of the cost of new positions;

¥$1,174,000 to reflect revised CSRS contribution cost projections;
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¥$5,000,000 from the purchase of library materials; and

¥$5,000,000 from the Western North Carolina telecommunications program.

The recommendation includes significant increases in such key

areas as the National Digital Library program; improving the security, access and preservation of the Library’s artifactual collections;

reducing arrearages of in-process materials; and replacing the central financial management system. Also, the Committee fully supports the Veterans History project ($476,000) and has included

funding for outreach with the States. The bill includes language

providing $989,000 to support the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial

exhibition.

The Committee is concerned with the cost of new mail and package handling protocols which have resulted from the bioterrorism

events last fall. While the Committee fully supports all means necessary to ensure the safety of mail and packages, the Committee

directs the Library to continue to seek the most cost-effective

means of doing so.

Additional Full-Time Equivalent Employees.—The Committee

provides $5,180,000 to support 87.5 additional FTEs throughout

the Library of Congress, which represents 6 months funding for the

163 FTEs requested and full funding for 6 positions for the Veterans History Program. The additional staff will allow the Library

to hire the expertise needed and at levels necessary to meet performance goals. During fiscal year 2002, the Library had difficulty

reaching its FTE ceiling. This was due in large part to the transition to the Library’s new automated hiring system. While the Committee supports the Library’s request for 163 additional positions,

the Committee does not support the funding of 163 positions due

to delays in the hiring process. Therefore, the Committee is providing a total of 163 positions for 6 months. Full funding for the

163 positions will be provided in the fiscal year 2004 budget. Specific funding and FTE levels are reflected under each appropriation

section.

Retail operations.—The Committee continues to be interested in

the concept of generating revenue for certain needs of the Library

through retail ventures. According to the General Accounting Office, the Library needs to develop fundamental policies, procedures

and plans for developing its retail operations. The Committee directs the Library to develop a plan to achieve its goal of generating

profits from its retail activities, including a determination of the

range of products that potentially could be sold, whether such retail activities would sell products at no profit or even at a loss for

purposes of promoting certain Library events or activities, and if

greater emphasis should be placed on the most profitable products

or expanding product lines and markets. The Library, as part of

this effort, needs to prepare basic business plans for its current and

future retail operations, develop accounting procedures to collect

and analyze cost and profitability information for the retail activities, and conduct marketing studies to identify markets and products to help achieve its retail goals. The Committee expects to receive a report on these activities prior to hearings on the fiscal year

2004 budget request.
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COPYRIGHT OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $40,896,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥27,864,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 13,032,000

Budget estimate, 2003:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 44,321,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... ¥29,527,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 14,794,000

Committee recommendation:

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 44,876,000

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 29,512,000

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 15,364,000

The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of

$15,364,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to

spend receipts of $29,512,000 in fiscal year 2003, for a total of

$44,876,000. The Committee is reserving the use of additional noyear receipts for the Copyright Office’s information technology reengineering project which will improve public services and permit

online registration and acquisition of digital works for the LOC collections. The Committee’s recommendation reflects the transfer of

$742,000 from the furniture and furnishings account, which has

been discontinued, and a reduction of $187,000 to reflect the CSRS

agency rate reduction.

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $49,788,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 51,020,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 50,963,000

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $50,963,000 for

salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically

Handicapped. This is an increase of $1,175,000 over the fiscal year

2002 level needed to accommodate mandatory pay and price level

increases. The change from the budget request reflects the amended CSRS agency contribution.

This appropriation supports a National Reading Program for

blind and physically handicapped citizens. Books and magazines in

braille and various recorded formats are produced by the National

Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and locally supported libraries. At present, 57 regional libraries in 49 States, the District of

Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam house and

circulate books and magazines to eligible readers. Seventy-nine

subregional libraries in 17 States assist at the local public library

level; 53 libraries and 4 cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multistate centers, under contract to the National

Library Service, store and distribute books and other materials in
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their geographical regions. The Librarian has estimated a readership of 750,000 individuals in fiscal year 2002.

The Committee has included bill language making available $1,000,000 for the National Federation of the Blind NEWSLINE

service to help defray the telecommunications costs associated with

the dissemination of audio information (including newspapers) to

eligible individuals when such information is distributed from a

multi-state center with centralized reader registration and serving

a minimum of 20 States.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SECS. 201–203. The Committee has included three routine administrative provisions carried in prior years.

SEC. 204. The Committee has included an administrative provision extending by 2 years the time by which funds must be

matched by outside sources for the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program.

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CARE

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $21,753,000

Budget estimate, 2003 1 ......................................................................... 40,284,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 38,121,000

1 Reflects pending budget amendment of $13,404,000.

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $38,121,000 for

the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and grounds by

the Architect of the Capitol, of which $5,500,000 shall remain

available until expended and $18,614,000 shall remain available

until September 30, 2007. The recommendation includes

$11,754,000 for the operating budget and $26,367,000 for the capital budget, including $5,500,000 for the Audio-Visual Conservation

Center, the final installation of funding for this project.

The following table displays the budget detail.

Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET

Personal Services ............................................................................................................ $8,965,000 $9,012,000

Other Services ................................................................................................................. 1,882,000 1,874,000

Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 614,000 614,000

Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 191,000 189,000

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

Subtotal, Operating Budget .............................................................................. 11,717,000 11,754,000

FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL BUDGET

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

Replace Compact Stack Safety, JMMB ........................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Repair Life Safety Deficiencies ....................................................................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000

ADA Requirements, LB&G ............................................................................................... 100,000 100,000

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

Restore Decorative Painting, TJB & JAB ......................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Audio Visual Conservation Center, Culpeper, VA ........................................................... 5,500,000 5,500,000

LOC Room & Partition Modifications .............................................................................. 500,000 500,000
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Item Amount requested Committee recommendation

Preservations Environmental Monitoring ........................................................................ 100,000 100,000

Additional Sprinklers, JMMB ........................................................................................... 1,383,000 1,383,000

Secondary Containment for Fuel Oil Tanks, JMMB ........................................................ 200,000 ............................

Upgrade Emergency Generators, JAB & TJB ................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Design, Replace Windows, LOC ...................................................................................... 1,600,000 ............................

Repair Roof Under East Parking Lot, TJB ...................................................................... 2,180,000 2,180,000

Survey of Library Buildings & Equipment ...................................................................... 1,000,000 ............................

Study, Copyright Deposit Facility, Fort Meade ............................................................... 100,000 ............................

Study, Design and Condition Assessment ...................................................................... 2,405,000 3,505,000

Modernize 4 Elevators ..................................................................................................... 980,000 980,000

Design & Construct Book Storage Module #2, Fort Meade ........................................... 9,566,000 9,566,000

NW Curtain, HVAC ........................................................................................................... 453,000 453,000

Design, Mod. to Ground Floor West Main Pavilion, TJB Visitor Center .......................... 400,000 ............................

Subtotal, Capital Budget .................................................................................. 1 28,567,000 26,367,000

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds ............................................................... 40,284,000 38,121,000

1 Includes pending Budget Amendment totaling $13,404,000.

The recommendation is $16,368,000 above the enacted amount

for fiscal year 2002 and $2,163,000 below the budget request, including the pending budget amendment. The FTE ceiling is 163, including any temporary construction staff assigned to projects. The

ceiling includes 3 new full-time equivalent positions that will be

annualized to 4 in the fiscal year 2004 base and will increase the

ceiling to 164 FTEs.

The Committee’s recommendation provides significant increases

in the funding for capital projects at the Library of Congress to include additional sprinklers for the Madison Building, roof repairs

for the east parking lot, Jefferson Building elevator modernization,

air conditioning for the NW curtain, a study and design for a copyright deposit facility, and the design of book storage modules #3

and #4 at Fort Meade. The amount provided also includes

$9,566,000 for the design and construction of book storage Module

#2 at Fort Meade. The Committee expects this high-priority project

will be completed as expeditiously as possible. Given the significant

increase, the Architect needs to continue to expand on services that

can be provided by other Government agencies.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 205. The bill includes a provision that updates the 1922 description of the division of labor between the Architect of the Capitol and the Librarian of Congress with respect to Library buildings

and grounds, and, to provide flexibility in accomplishing necessary

work, authorizes the agencies to reallocate facilities projects between themselves and to transfer project funding (appropriations,

gift and/or trust funds). The Committee directs the Architect and

the Librarian to enter into a memorandum of understanding that

sets forth their mutual understanding of the scope of work that

may be transferred between them, the conditions under which work

and funds will be transferred, and the process for managing such

projects. The memorandum shall be established by March 31, 2003,

and shall include a process for expediting relocation of floor-to-ceiling partitions in Library buildings and related painting and electrical work.
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 1 ........................................................................... $33,639,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 32,302,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,302,000

1 Includes $4,000,000 by transfer from emergency response fund (Public Law 107–38).

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,302,000, a

decrease of $1,337,000 below the enacted level. This provides for

mandatory pay and price level increases, and 3 additional FTEs for

the depository library program in order to meet the increased demand for cataloging, maintaining, and providing online access to

Government publications in digital formats. The decrease below the

enacted level reflects the fact that $4,000,000 was provided in fiscal

year 2002 by transfer from the emergency response fund for security-related items.

This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses associated

with the distribution of Government documents to depository and

international exchange libraries, the cataloging and indexing of

Government publications, and the distribution of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of Congress and other

Government agencies.

REVOLVING FUND

The Committee bill continues the limitations on reception and

representation expenses and costs of attendance at meetings.

Funds for replacement of the air-conditioning system and lighting

improvements were included in the pending fiscal year 2001 supplemental.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. 1 $429,444,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 454,802,000

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 454,534,000

1 Reflects $7,600,000 by transfer from emergency response fund (Public Law 107–117).

The Committee recommends funding of $454,534,000 for salaries

and expenses of the General Accounting Office. Additionally,

$3,000,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent

receipts and reimbursements for conducting financial audits of

Government corporations, for a total of $457,534,000, which will

support an FTE level of 3,269 FTEs. The amount recommended, together with collections, represents an increase of $25,090,000 over

the current level. This will cover all mandatory pay and price level

increases. The amount reflects the revised CSRS contribution cost

projections. In addition, $1,000,000 is included to continue the technology assessment capability.

Technology Assessment.—In fiscal year 2002, the Congress authorized the General Accounting Office (GAO) to conduct a pilot

technology assessment program and to report on the results of the
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pilot program and the desirability of maintaining a technology assessment capability in the legislative branch. To date, GAO has

completed a review of the technological and policy issues that arise

from the current or potential application of biometric technologies

to control U.S. borders. An independent evaluation of the pilot program is underway to assess the processes used and the results

achieved to inform the Congress about the strategies and approaches that may be used in future technology assessments. Preliminary indications are that the pilot program has provided some

useful information for the Congress on a high-priority technologyrelated concern. In order to maintain this technology assessment

capability within the legislative branch until the pilot is fully evaluated, the Committee is providing an additional $1,000,000 to the

GAO to permit it to conduct a minimum of three additional studies

in fiscal year 2003.

PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

CENTER TRUST FUND

Appropriations, 2002 ............................................................................. $8,000,000

Budget estimate, 2003 ........................................................................... 10,000,000

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

The Committee recommends $13,000,000 as a payment to the

Foreign Leadership Development Center Trust Fund for the Center

for Foreign Leadership Development. The Center for Russian Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000 (Public

Law 106–554) as a legislative branch entity. This bill includes legislation changing the name and expanding its mission to include

Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union including the

Baltic States. The mission of the Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and Newly Independent States at all levels

of government to gain significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market economic system and the operation of American

democratic institutions through visits to comparable governments

and communities in the United States. Up to 70 percent of the appropriation may be available for the Russian component of the program.
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TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS

Included are several routine general provisions carried annually

in the bill (secs. 301–309), as follows:

Section 301 bans the use of appropriated funds for service and

maintenance of private vehicles, except under such regulations as

may be promulgated by the House Administration Committee and

the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, respectively.

Section 302 limits the availability for obligation of appropriation

to the fiscal year for which it is expressly provided in the bill accompanying this report.

Section 303 provides that any pay rate and title designation for

a staff position created in this Act, and not specifically established

by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is to be made permanent law

by this Act. Further, any pay rate and title change for a position

provided for in the 1929 Act is to be made permanent law by this

act and any changes in the official expenses of Members, officers,

and committees, and in the clerk hire of the House and Senate are

to be made permanent law by this Act.

Section 304 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such contracts are matters of public record and are available for public inspection.

Section 305 provides that, to the greatest extent practicable,

products purchased with funds in this Act should be Americanmade.

Section 306 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for the

payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law 104–

1.

Section 307 authorizes legislative branch entities participating in

the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.

Section 308 extends for 1 year the availability of funds for the

Senate art collection.

Section 309 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to maintain

the landscape features in an area not otherwise under its jurisdiction.

SEC. 310. U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

A general provision has been included providing $1,800,000 for this

commission.

The U.S.-China Commission was authorized by Public Law 106–

398 and established in October in 2000 to monitor, investigate and

report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral economic relationship with the Peoples Republic of China.

The Committee appreciates the extensive hearing record, research program and report to Congress by the U.S.-China Commission, pursuant to its statutory mandate. Based on its recommendations for congressional action and future work of the Commission,
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the Committee desires that the Commission focus on the following

priority areas in its work during 2002–2003:

—Proliferation practices—analyze and assess the Chinese role in

the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to terroristsponsoring states, and the impact that United States economic

sanctions on the Chinese Government have or could have to

eliminate or stop such practices;

—Economic reforms and United States economic transfers—analyze and assess the quantitative and qualitative nature of the

shift of United States production to China, including high technology, manufacturing, and R&D facilities; the impact of these

transfers on United States national security, including political

influence by the Chinese Government over American firms, dependence of the United States national security industrial base

on Chinese imports, the adequacy of United States export control laws, and the effect of these transfers on the employment

and standard of living of the American people; assess PRC fiscal stability and the possibility of externalization of any internal stability problems;

—United States Capital markets—evaluate the extent of Chinese

access to, and use of, United States capital markets, and

whether the existing disclosure and transparency rules are

adequate to identify Chinese companies which are active in

United States markets and are also engaged in proliferation

activities;

—Corporate reporting—assess United States trade and investment relationship with China, including the need for corporate

reporting on United States investments in China and incentives that China may be offering to United States corporations

to relocate production and R&D to China;

—Regional economic impacts—assess the extent of China’s

‘‘hollowing out’’ of Asian manufacturing economies, and the impact on United States economic and security interests in the

region; review the triangular economic and security relationship among the United States, Taipei and Beijing, including

Beijing’s military modernization and force deployments aimed

at Taipei, and the adequacy of United States executive branch

coordination and consultation with Congress on United States

arms sales and defense relationship with Taipei;

—United States-China bilateral programs—assess S&T programs

to evaluate if the United States is developing an adequate coordinating mechanism with appropriate review by the intelligence community and Congress; assess lack of compliance by

China with the United States-China agreements on prison

labor and intellectual property, and what new measures the

United States Government might take to encourage compliance

by the Chinese;

—World Trace Organization compliance—review China’s record

of compliance to date with its accession agreement to the WTO,

and explore what incentives and policy initiatives should be

pursued to promote fuller compliance by China;

—Media control—evaluate Chinese government efforts to influence and control perceptions of the United States and its poli-
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cies through the internet, the Chinese print and electronic

media, and Chinese internal propaganda.

SEC. 311. A general provision has been included providing $300,000 for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Development. The Committee continues to support the excellent work done

by the Stennis Center in the promotion of public service, and

through programs that promote an understanding of the Federal

Government. Since its establishment by Congress in 1988, the

Stennis Center has attracted young people in careers in public

service, provided training for leaders in or likely to be in public

service, and offered development opportunities for senior Congressional staff. Due to a recent ruling by the Department of Treasury,

the fund established for the Center’s operation must now be invested in securities that provide a lower rate of return. Because of

this action, the Center’s operating budget will be substantially reduced. To help in this funding transition and to maintain current

programs, the Committee has provided $300,000 to assist the Center in addressing this unanticipated budget shortfall.
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each Committee amendment to the House bill ‘‘which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously

passed by the Senate during that session.’’

The Committee has recommended no such funding.

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 11, 2002, the

Committee ordered reported S. 2720, an original Legislative

Branch Appropriations bill, 2003, subject to amendment and subject to the budget allocations, by a recorded vote of 29–0, a quorum

being present. The vote was as follows:

Yeas Nays

Chairman Byrd

Mr. Inouye

Mr. Hollings

Mr. Leahy

Mr. Harkin

Ms. Mikulski

Mr. Reid

Mr. Kohl

Mrs. Murray

Mr. Dorgan

Mrs. Feinstein

Mr. Durbin

Mr. Johnson

Mrs. Landrieu

Mr. Reed

Mr. Stevens

Mr. Cochran

Mr. Specter

Mr. Domenici

Mr. Bond

Mr. McConnell

Mr. Burns

Mr. Shelby

Mr. Gregg

Mr. Bennett

Mr. Campbell

Mr. Craig
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Mrs. Hutchison

Mr. DeWine

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form

recommended by the committee.’’

In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing

law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing

law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is

printed in italic; and existing law in which no change is proposed

is shown in roman.

TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS

CHAPTER 3—COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF

MEMBERS

§ 31a-1. Expense allowance of Majority and Minority Leaders

of Senate; expense allowance of Majority and Minority Whips; methods of payment; taxability

Effective fiscal year 1978 and each fiscal year thereafter, the

expense allowances of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the

Senate are increased to ø$10,000¿ $20,000 each fiscal year for each

leader: Provided, That, effective with the fiscal year 1983 and each

fiscal year thereafter, the expense allowance of the Majority and

Minority Whips of the Senate shall ønot exceed $5,000¿ not exceed

$10,000 each fiscal year for each Whip: Provided further, That,

during the period beginning on January 3, 1977, and ending September 30, 1977, and during each fiscal year thereafter, the Vice

President, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, the Majority

Whip, and the Minority Whip may receive the expense allowance

(a) as reimbursement for actual expenses incurred upon certification and documentation of such expenses by the Vice President,

the respective Leader or the respective Whip, or (b) in equal

monthly payments: Provided further, That effective January 3,

1977, the amounts paid to the Vice President, the Majority or Minority Leader of the Senate, or the Majority or Minority Whip of

the Senate as reimbursement of actual expenses incurred upon certification and documentation pursuant to the second proviso of this

section shall not be reported as income, and the expenses so reimbursed shall not be allowed as a deduction, under title 26.

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§ 31a-3. Expense allowance for Chairmen of Majority and Minority Conference Committees of Senate; method

of payment; taxability

For each fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending

September 30, 1985), there is hereby authorized an expense allowance for the Chairmen of the Majority and Minority Conference

Committees which shall ønot exceed $3,000¿ not exceed $5,000 each

fiscal year for each such Chairman; and amounts from such allowance shall be paid to either of such Chairmen only as reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by him and upon certification

and documentation of such expenses, and amounts so paid shall

not be reported as income and shall not be allowed as a deduction

under title 26.

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§ 31a-4. Expense allowance for Chairmen of Majority and Minority Policy Committees of Senate; method of payment; taxability

For each fiscal year (commencing with the fiscal year ending

September 30, 2001), there is authorized an expense allowance for

the Chairmen of the Majority and Minority Policy Committees

which shall not exceed ø$3,000¿ $5,000 each fiscal year for each

such Chairman; and amounts from such allowance shall be paid to

either of such Chairmen only as reimbursement for actual expenses

incurred by him and upon certification and documentation of such

expenses, and amounts so paid shall not be reported as income and

shall not be allowed as a deduction under title 26.

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§ 46a. Stationery allowance for President of Senate

Effective April 1, 1975, and each fiscal year thereafter, the annual allowance for stationery for the President of the Senate shall

be ø$4,500¿ $8,000.

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CHAPTER 4—OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE

AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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§ 121f. Senate Health and Fitness Facility Revolving Fund

(a) Establishment

There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be known as the Senate Staff Health and Fitness

Facility Revolving Fund (‘‘the revolving fund’’).

(b) Deposit of receipts

The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit in the revolving

fund—

(1) any amounts received as dues or other assessments for

use of the Senate Staff Health and Fitness facility, and

(2) any amounts received from the operation of the Senate

waste recycling program.
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(c) Availability of funds

Subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of

the Senate, amounts in the revolving fund shall be available to the

Architect of the Capitol, without fiscal year limitation, for payment

of costs of the Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility.

(d) Withdrawal of excess amounts

The Architect of the Capitol shall withdraw from the revolving

fund and deposit in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts all moneys in the revolving fund that the Architect

determines are in excess of the current and reasonably foreseeable

needs of the Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility.

ø(e) Regulations

øSubject to the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Architect of the Capitol may issue

such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions

of this section.¿

(e) The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate

shall promulgate regulations pertaining to the operation and use of

the Senate Staff Health and Fitness Facility.

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CHAPTER 5—LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

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ø§ 141. Duties of Architect of the Capitol and Librarian of

Congress

øThe Architect of the Capitol shall have charge of all structural work at the Library of Congress buildings and grounds (as

defined in section 167j of this title), including all necessary repairs,

the operation, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical plant and

elevators, the care and maintenance of the grounds, and the purchasing of all equipment other than office equipment. The employees required for the performance of the foregoing duties shall be

appointed by the Architect of the Capitol. All other duties on June

29, 1922, required to be performed by the Superintendent of the Library Building and Grounds shall be performed under the direction

of the Librarian of Congress, who shall appoint the employees necessary therefor. The Librarian of Congress shall provide for the

purchase and supply of office equipment and furniture for library

purposes.¿

SECTION 1. ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

(a) ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Architect of the Capitol shall have

charge of all work at the Library of Congress buildings and

grounds (as defined in section 11 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act relating to the policing of the buildings of the Library of Congress’’ approved August 4, 1950 (2 U.S.C. 167(j)) that affects—

(A) the structural integrity of the buildings;

(B) buildings systems, including mechanical, electrical,

plumbing, and elevators;
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(C) the architectural features of the buildings;

(D) compliance with building and fire codes, laws, and

regulations with respect to the specific responsibilities set

for under this paragraph;

(E) the care and maintenance of Library grounds; and

(F) purchase of all equipment necessary to fulfill the responsibilities set forth under this paragraph.

(2) EMPLOYEES.—The employees required for the performance of the duties under paragraph (1) shall be appointed by

the Architect of the Capitol.

(b) LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS.—The Librarian of Congress shall

have charge of all work (other than work under subsection (a)) at

the Library of Congress buildings and grounds.

(c) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Architect of the Capitol and the

Librarian of Congress may enter into agreements with each other to

perform work under this section, and, subject to the approval of the

Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and

the Senate and the Joint Committee on the Library, may transfer

between themselves appropriations or other available funds to pay

the costs therefor.

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TITLE 3—THE PRESIDENT

CHAPTER 2—OFFICE AND COMPENSATION OF

PRESIDENT

§ 111. Expense allowance of Vice President

There shall be paid to the Vice President in equal monthly installments an expense allowance of ø$10,000¿ $20,000 per annum

to assist in defraying expenses relating to or resulting from the discharge of his official duties, for which no accounting, other than for

income tax purposes, shall be made by him.

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TITLE 40—PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS

CHAPTER 2—CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

§ 163b. Delegation of authority by Architect of Capitol

The øArchitect of the Capitol is authorized hereafter to delegate to the Assistant Architect and other assistants such authority

of the Architect as he may deem proper¿ Architect of the Capitol

may delegate to the assistants of the Architect such authority of the

Architect as the Architect may determine proper, except those authorities, duties, and responsibilities specifically assigned to the

Deputy Architect of the Capitol under section 111 of the Legislative

Branch Appropriations Act, 2003.

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§ 164a. Assistant Architect of Capitol to act in case of absence, disability, or vacancy

On and after August 18, 1970, the øAssistant Architect¿ Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall act as Architect of the Capitol

during the absence or disability of that official or whenever there

is no Architect.

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§ 193a. United States Capitol Grounds; area comprising; jurisdiction

(a) The United States Capitol Grounds shall comprise all

squares, reservations, streets, roadways, walks, and other areas as

defined on a map entitled ‘‘Map showing areas comprising United

States Capitol Grounds’’, dated June 25, 1946, approved by the Architect of the Capitol and recorded in the Office of the Surveyor of

the District of Columbia in book 127, page 8, including all additions

added thereto by law subsequent to June 25, 1946, and the jurisdiction and control over the United States Capitol Grounds, vested

prior to July 31, 1946 by law in the Architect of the Capitol, is extended to the entire area of the United States Capitol Grounds,

and the Architect of the Capitol shall be responsible for the maintenance and improvement thereof, including those streets and roadways in said United States Capitol Grounds as shown on said map

as being under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioners

of the District of Columbia, except that the Mayor of the District

of Columbia shall be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of those portions of the following streets which are situated

between the curblines thereof: Constitution Avenue from Second

Street Northeast to Third Street Northwest, First Street from D

Street N.E. to D Street S.E., D Street from First Street S.E. to

Canal Street S.W., and First Street from the north side of Louisiana Avenue to the intersection of C Street and Canal Street

S.W., Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest from First Street Northwest

to Third Street Northwest, Maryland Avenue Southwest from First

Street Southwest to Third Street Southwest, Second Street Northeast from F Street Northeast to C Street Southeast; C Street

Southeast from Second Street Southeast to First Street Southeast;

that portion of Maryland Avenue Northeast from Second Street

Northeast to First Street Northeast; that portion of New Jersey Avenue Northwest from D Street Northwest to Louisiana Avenue;

that portion of Second Street Southwest from the north curb of D

Street to the south curb of Virginia Avenue Southwest; that portion

of Virginia Avenue Southwest from the east curb of Second Street

Southwest to the west curb of Third Street Southwest; that portion

of Third Street Southwest from the south curb of Virginia Avenue

Southwest to the north curb of D Street Southwest; that portion of

D Street Southwest from the west curb of Third Street Southwest

to the east curb of Second Street Southwest; that portion of Canal

Street Southwest, including sidewalks and traffic islands, from the

south curb of Independence Avenue Southwest to the west curb of

South Capitol Street: Provided, That the Mayor of the District of

Columbia shall be permitted to enter any part of said United

States Capitol Grounds for the purpose of repairing or maintaining
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or, subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, for the

purpose of constructing or altering, any utility service of the District of Columbia government.

(b)(1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), the United

States Capitol Grounds shall include—

(A) the National Garden of the United States Botanic Garden;

(B) all grounds contiguous to the Administrative Building

of the United States Botanic Garden, including Bartholdi Park;

and

(C) all grounds bounded by the curblines of First Street,

Southwest on the east; Washington Avenue, Southwest to its

intersection with Independence Avenue, and Independence Avenue from such intersection to its intersection with Third Street,

Southwest on the south; Third Street, Southwest on the west;

and Maryland Avenue, Southwest on the north.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (a), jurisdiction and control

over the grounds described in paragraph (1) shall be retained by the

Joint Committee on the Library, and the Joint Committee on the Library shall continue to be solely responsible for the maintenance

and improvement of the grounds described in such paragraph.

(3) Nothing in this subsection shall limit the authority of the

Architect of the Capitol under section 307E of the Legislative

Branch Appropriations Act, 1989 (40 U.S.C. 216c).

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§ 193m. Definitions

As used in sections 193a to 193m, 207a, 212a, 212a–2, 212a–

3, and 212b of this title—

ø(1) The term ‘‘Capitol Buildings’’ means the United States

Capitol, the Senate and House Office Buildings and garages,

the Capitol Power Plant, all subways and enclosed passages

connecting two or more of such structures, and the real property underlying and enclosed by any such structure.¿

(1) The term ‘‘Capitol Buildings’’ means—

(A) the United States Capitol, the Senate and House

Office Buildings, garages, and the Capitol Power Plant;

(B)(i) the Conservatory of the United States Botanic

Garden;

(ii) the Administrative Building of the United States

Botanic Garden; and

(iii) all other buildings bounded by the curblines of

First Street, Southwest on the east; Washington Avenue,

Southwest to its intersection with Independence Avenue,

and Independence Avenue from such intersection to its

intersection with Third Street, Southwest on the south;

Third Street, Southwest on the west; and Maryland Avenue, Southwest on the north; and

(C) all underground passageways connecting any such

structures and all real property underlying and enclosed by

any such structure.

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DIRE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS

FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE, FOOD STAMPS, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION, AND

OTHER URGENT NEEDS, AND TRANSFERS, AND REDUCING FUNDS BUDGETED FOR MILITARY SPENDING

ACT OF 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101–302

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TITLE I—DISASTER ASSISTANCE

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TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 301. * * *

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SEC. 316. (a) Effective with the fiscal year ending September

30, ø2002¿ 2003, and each fiscal year thereafter, subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, any unexpended and unobligated funds in the appropriation account for

the ‘Secretary of the Senate’ within the contingent fund of the Senate which have not been withdrawn in accordance with the paragraph under the heading ‘General Provisions’ of chapter XI of the

third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957 (2 U.S.C. 102a), shall

be available for the expenses incurred, without regard to the fiscal

year in which incurred, for the conservation, restoration, and replication or replacement, in whole or in part, of items of art, fine art,

and historical items within the Senate wing of the United States

Capitol, any Senate Office Building, or any room, corridor, or other

space therein. In the case of replication or replacement of such

items, the funds available under this subsection shall be available

for any such items previously contained within the Senate wing of

the Capitol, or an item historically accurate.

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FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001, PUBLIC LAW 106–398

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TITLE XII—MATTERS RELATING TO OTHER NATIONS

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SEC. 1238. UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW

COMMISSION.

(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are as follows:

(1) To establish the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission to review the national security implications of trade and economic ties between the United

States and the People’s Republic of China.

(2) To facilitate the assumption by the United StatesChina Economic and Security Review Commission of its duties

regarding the review referred to in paragraph (1) by providing

for the transfer to that Commission of staff, materials, and infrastructure (including leased premises) of the Trade Deficit
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Review Commission that are appropriate for the review upon

the submittal of the final report of the Trade Deficit Review

Commission.

(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND

SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established a commission to be known as the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (in this section referred to as the

‘‘Commission’’).

(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Commission is to monitor, investigate, and report to Congress on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of

China.

(3) MEMBERSHIP.—The United States-China Economic and

Security Review Commission shall be composed of ø12 members¿ 8 members, who shall be appointed in the same manner

provided for the appointment of members of the Trade Deficit

Review Commission under section 127(c)(3) of the Trade Deficit

Review Commission Act (19 U.S.C. 2213 note), except that—

(A) appointment of members by the Speaker of the

House of Representatives shall be made after consultation

with the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of

the House of Representatives, in addition to consultation

with the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means

of the House of Representatives provided for under clause

(iii) of subparagraph (A) of that section;

(B) appointment of members by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate shall be made after consultation

with the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of

the Senate, in addition to consultation with the chairman

of the Committee on Finance of the Senate provided for

under clause (i) of that subparagraph;

(C) appointment of members by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate shall be made after consultation

with the ranking minority member of the Committee on

Armed Services of the Senate, in addition to consultation

with the ranking minority member of the Committee on

Finance of the Senate provided for under clause (ii) of that

subparagraph;

(D) appointment of members by the minority leader of

the House of Representatives shall be made after consultation with the ranking minority member of the Committee

on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, in addition to consultation with the ranking minority member

of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives provided for under clause (iv) of that subparagraph;

(E) persons appointed to the Commission shall have

expertise in national security matters and United StatesChina relations, in addition to the expertise provided for

under subparagraph (B)(i)(I) of that section;
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ø(F) members shall be appointed to the Commission

not later than 30 days after the date on which each new

Congress convenes;¿

(F) each appointing authority referred to under subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph shall—

(i) appoint 2 members to the Commission;

(ii) make the 2 appointments with respect to the

108th Congress on a staggered term basis, such that—

(I) 1 appointment shall be for a term expiring

on September 1, 2003; and

(II) 1 appointment shall be for a term expiring

on September 1, 2004;

(iii) make all appointments with respect to the

109th Congress, and each subsequent Congress, on an

approximate 2-year term basis to expire on September

1, of the applicable year; and

(iv) make appointments not later than 30 days

after the date on which each new Congress convenes;

(G) members of the Commission may be reappointed

for additional terms of service as members of the Commission; and

(H) members of the Trade Deficit Review Commission

as of the date of the enactment of this Act shall serve as

members of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission until such time as members are

first appointed to the United States-China Security Review

Commission under this paragraph.

(4) RETENTION OF SUPPORT.—The United States-China

Economic and Security Review Commission shall retain and

make use of such staff, materials, and infrastructure (including

leased premises) of the Trade Deficit Review Commission as

the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission determines, in the judgment of the members of the

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, are required to facilitate the ready commencement of activities of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission under subsection (c) or to carry out such activities after the commencement of such activities.

(5) CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN.—The members of the

Commission shall select a Chairman and Vice Chairman of the

Commission from among the members of the Commission.

(6) MEETINGS.—

(A) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call

of the Chairman of the Commission.

(B) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of

business of the Commission.

(7) VOTING.—Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to one vote, which shall be equal to the vote of every

other member of the Commission.

(c) DUTIES.—

(1) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than March 1 each year

(beginning in 2002), the Commission shall submit to Congress

a report, in both unclassified and classified form, regarding the
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national security implications and impact of the bilateral trade

and economic relationship between the United States and the

People’s Republic of China. The report shall include a full analysis, along with conclusions and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions, if any, of the national security

implications for the United States of the trade and current balances with the People’s Republic of China in goods and services, financial transactions, and technology transfers. The Commission shall also take into account patterns of trade and

transfers through third countries to the extent practicable.

(2) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report under paragraph

(1) shall include, at a minimum, a full discussion of the following:

(A) The portion of trade in goods and services with the

United States that the People’s Republic of China dedicates to military systems or systems of a dual nature that

could be used for military purposes.

(B) The acquisition by the People’s Republic of China

of advanced military or dual-use technologies from the

United States by trade (including procurement) and other

technology transfers, especially those transfers, if any, that

contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their delivery systems, or that undermine international agreements or United States laws with respect to

nonproliferation.

(C) Any transfers, other than those identified under

subparagraph (B), to the military systems of the People’s

Republic of China made by United States firms and United

States-based multinational corporations.

(D) An analysis of the statements and writing of the

People’s Republic of China officials and officially-sanctioned writings that bear on the intentions, if any, of the

Government of the People’s Republic of China regarding

the pursuit of military competition with, and leverage

over, or cooperation with, the United States and the Asian

allies of the United States.

(E) The military actions taken by the Government of

the People’s Republic of China during the preceding year

that bear on the national security of the United States and

the regional stability of the Asian allies of the United

States.

(F) The effects, if any, on the national security interests of the United States of the use by the People’s Republic of China of financial transactions and capital flow and

currency manipulations.

(G) Any action taken by the Government of the People’s Republic of China in the context of the World Trade

Organization that is adverse or favorable to the United

States national security interests.

(H) Patterns of trade and investment between the People’s Republic of China and its major trading partners,

other than the United States, that appear to be substantively different from trade and investment patterns
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with the United States and whether the differences have

any national security implications for the United States.

(I) The extent to which the trade surplus of the People’s Republic of China with the United States enhances

the military budget of the People’s Republic of China.

(J) An overall assessment of the state of the security

challenges presented by the People’s Republic of China to

the United States and whether the security challenges are

increasing or decreasing from previous years.

(3) RECOMMENDATIONS OF REPORT.—Each report under

paragraph (1) shall also include recommendations for action by

Congress or the President, or both, including specific recommendations for the United States to invoke Article XXI (relating to security exceptions) of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 with respect to the People’s Republic of

China, as a result of any adverse impact on the national security interests of the United States.

(d) HEARINGS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission or, at its direction, any

panel or member of the Commission, may for the purpose of

carrying out the provisions of this section, hold hearings, sit

and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence,

and administer oaths to the extent that the Commission or any

panel or member considers advisable.

(2) INFORMATION.—The Commission may secure directly

from the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence

Agency, and any other Federal department or agency information that the Commission considers necessary to enable the

Commission to carry out its duties under this section, except

the provision of intelligence information to the Commission

shall be made with due regard for the protection from unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to sensitive intelligence sources and methods or other exceptionally

sensitive matters, under procedures approved by the Director

of Central Intelligence.

(3) SECURITY.—The Office of Senate Security shall—

(A) provide classified storage and meeting and hearing

spaces, when necessary, for the Commission; and

(B) assist members and staff of the Commission in obtaining security clearances.

(4) SECURITY CLEARANCES.—All members of the Commission and appropriate staff shall be sworn and hold appropriate

security clearances.

(e) COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.—

(1) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—Members of the United

States-China Economic and Security Review Commission shall

be compensated in the same manner provided for the compensation of members of the Trade Deficit Review Commission

under section 127(g)(1) and section 127(g)(6) of the Trade Deficit Review Commission Act (19 U.S.C. 2213 note).

(2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Travel expenses of the United

States-China Economic and Security Review Commission shall

be allowed in the same manner provided for the allowance of

the travel expenses of the Trade Deficit Review Commission
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under section 127(g)(2) of the Trade Deficit Review Commission Act.

(3) STAFF.—An executive director and other additional personnel for the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission shall be appointed, compensated, and terminated in the same manner provided for the appointment, compensation, and termination of the executive director and other

personnel of the Trade Deficit Review Commission under section 127(g)(3) and section 127(g)(6) of the Trade Deficit Review

Commission Act. The executive director and any personnel who

are employees of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission shall be employees under section 2105

of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 81,

83, 84, 85, 87, 89, and 90 of that title.

(4) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.—Federal Government employees may be detailed to the United States-China

Economic and Security Review Commission in the same manner provided for the detail of Federal Government employees

to the Trade Deficit Review Commission under section

127(g)(4) of the Trade Deficit Review Commission Act.

(5) FOREIGN TRAVEL FOR OFFICIAL PURPOSES.—Foreign

travel for official purposes by members and staff of the Commission may be authorized by either the Chairman or the Vice

Chairman of the Commission.

(6) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—The Chairman of the United States-China Economic

and Security Review Commission may procure temporary and

intermittent services for the United States-China Economic

and Security Review Commission in the same manner provided

for the procurement of temporary and intermittent services for

the Trade Deficit Review Commission under section 127(g)(5)

of the Trade Deficit Review Commission Act.

(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated to

the Commission for fiscal year 2001, and for each fiscal year

thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its functions under this section.

(2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated to the Commission shall remain available until expended.

(g) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.—The provisions of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to

the Commission.

(h) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effect on the first

day of the 107th Congress.

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DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001, PUBLIC LAW 106–554

APPENDIX A—H.R. 5656

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APPENDIX B—H.R. 5657

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

* * * * * * *

TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

* * * * * * *

TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS

* * * * * * *

SEC. 313. CENTER FOR øRUSSIAN¿ FOREIGN LEADERSHIP DE- VELOPMENT. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the legislative

branch of the Government a center to be known as the ‘‘Center

for øRussian¿ Foreign Leadership Development’’ (the ‘‘Center’’).

(2) * * *

* * * * * * *

(A) * * *

* * * * * * *

(D) 4 private individuals with interests in improving

øUnited States and Russian relations¿ relations between

the United States and eligible foreign states, designated by

the Librarian of Congress.

* * * * * * *

(b) PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY OF THE CENTER.— (1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Center is to establish, in

accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2), a program to

enable emerging political leaders of øRussia¿ eligible foreign

states at all levels of government to gain significant, firsthand

exposure to the American free market economic system and the

operation of American democratic institutions through visits to

governments and communities at comparable levels in the

United States.

(2) GRANT PROGRAM.—Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4), the Center shall establish a program under

which the Center annually awards grants to government or

community organizations in the United States that seek to establish programs under which those organizations will host

øRussian nationals¿ nationals of eligible foreign states who are

emerging political leaders at any level of government.

(3) RESTRICTIONS.—

(A) DURATION.—The period of stay in the United

States for any individual supported with grant funds

under the program shall not exceed 30 days.

(B) LIMITATION.—The number of individuals supported

with grant funds under the program shall not exceed

ø3,000¿ 3,500 in any fiscal year.

(C) USE OF FUNDS.—Grant funds under the program

shall be used to pay—

(i) the costs and expenses incurred by each program participant in traveling between øRussia¿ an eli-
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gible foreign state and the United States and in traveling within the United States;

* * * * * * *

(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the Treasury of

the United States a trust fund to be known as the ‘‘øRussian¿

Foreign Leadership Development Center Trust Fund’’ (the

‘‘Fund’’) which shall consist of amounts which may be appropriated, credited, or transferred to it under this section.

* * * * * * *

(h) EFFECTIVE DATES.—

* * * * * * *

(i) ELIGIBLE FOREIGN STATE DEFINED.—In this section, the

term ‘‘eligible foreign state’’ means—

(1) any country specified in section 3 of the FREEDOM

Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801); and

(2) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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APPENDIX D—H.R. 5666

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DIVISION A

CHAPTER 1

* * * * * * *

CHAPTER 9

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

* * * * * * *

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For the Library of Congress, $25,000,000, to remain available

until expended, for necessary salaries and expenses of the National

Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program; and

an additional $75,000,000, to remain available until expended, for

such purposes: Provided, That the portion of such additional

$75,000,000, which may be expended shall not exceed an amount

equal to the matching contributions (including contributions other

than money) for such purposes that: (1) are received by the Librarian of Congress for the program from non-Federal sources; and (2)

are received before øMarch 31, 2003¿ March 31, 2005: Provided

further, That such program shall be carried out in accordance with

a plan or plans approved by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and

Administration of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of

the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate: Provided further, That of the total amount ap-
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propriated, $5,000,000 may be expended before the approval of a

plan to develop such a plan, and to collect or preserve essential digital information which otherwise would be uncollectible: Provided

further, That the balance in excess of such $5,000,000 shall not be

expended without approval in advance by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on

Appropriations of the Senate: Provided further, That the plan

under this heading shall be developed by the Librarian of Congress

jointly with entities of the Federal Government with expertise in

telecommunications technology and electronic commerce policy (including the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the White

House Office of Science and Technology Policy) and the National

Archives and Records Administration, and with the participation of

representatives of other Federal, research, and private libraries

and institutions with expertise in the collection and maintenance

of archives of digital materials (including the National Library of

Medicine, the National Agricultural Library, the National Institute

of Standards and Technology, the Research Libraries Group, the

Online Computer Library Center, and the Council on Library and

Information Resources) and representatives of private business organizations which are involved in efforts to preserve, collect, and

disseminate information in digital formats (including the Open eBook Forum): Provided further, That notwithstanding any other

provision of law, effective with the One Hundred Seventh Congress

and each succeeding Congress the chair of the Subcommittee on

the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations of the

House of Representatives shall serve as a member of the Joint

Committee on the Library with respect to the Library’s financial

management, organization, budget development and implementation, and program development and administration, as well as any

other element of the mission of the Library of Congress which is

subject to the requirements of Federal law.

* * * * * * *

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR RECOVERY FROM

AND RESPONSE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE

UNITED STATES ACT, 2002, PUBLIC LAW 107–117

* * * * * * *

DIVISION B—TRANSFERS FROM THE EMERGENCY

RESPONSE FUND PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 107–38

The funds appropriated in Public Law 107–38 subject to subsequent enactment and previously designated as an emergency by

the President and Congress under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, are transferred to the following

chapters and accounts as follows:

CHAPTER 1

* * * * * * *
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CHAPTER 9

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

* * * * * * *

OTHER LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

* * * * * * *

SEC. 909. (a) RECRUITMENT AND RELOCATION BONUSES.—

* * * * * * *

ø(e) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR FIELD TRAINING OFFICERS.—

ø(1) IN GENERAL.—Each officer of the United States Capitol Police who is assigned to duty as a field training officer

shall receive, in addition to the officer’s scheduled rate of compensation, an additional amount determined by the Board (but

not to exceed $2,000 per annum).

ø(2) MANNER OF PAYMENT.—The additional compensation

authorized by this subsection shall be paid to the officer in the

same manner as the officer is paid basic compensation, except

that when the officer ceases to be assigned to duty as a field

training officer, the loss of such additional compensation shall

not constitute an adverse action for any purpose.

(e) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS

AND PROFICIENCIES.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—

(A) PAYMENT.—The Chief of the Capitol Police, after

consultation with the Capitol Police Board, may in the sole

discretion of the Chief, pay additional compensation to

United States Capitol Police employees for specialty assignments, proficiencies, and any other category of assignment

required to carry out the Capitol Police mission.

(B) DETERMINATION NOT APPEALABLE OR REVIEWABLE.—Any determination under paragraph (1) shall not be

appealable or reviewable in any manner.

(2) MANNER OF PAYMENT.—The additional compensation

authorized by this subsection shall be paid to the employee in

a manner determined by the Chief, except when the employee

ceases to be assigned to the specialized assignment or ceases to

maintain the requisite proficiency. The loss of such additional

compensation shall not constitute an adverse action for any

purpose.

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BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC.

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED

[In millions of dollars]

Budget authority Outlays

Committee

allocation 1

Amount

of bill

Committee

allocation 1

Amount

of bill

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations

to its subcommittees, fiscal year 2003: Subcommittee on

Legislative Branch:

Discretionary ........................................................................ 3,414 2,417 3,467 2 2,533

Mandatory ............................................................................ NA 102 NA 101

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:

2003 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 3 1,935

2004 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 298

2005 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 105

2006 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 24

2007 and future year .......................................................... .................... .................... .................... 8

Financial assistance to State and local governments for

2003 ......................................................................................... NA .................... NA ....................

1 Levels approved by the Committee on June 27, 2002.

2 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

3 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

SENATE

Expense Allowances and Representation

Expense allowances:

Vice President .................................................................................................................................................... 10 10 20 ∂10 ∂10President Pro Tempore of the Senate ............................................................................................................... 10 10 10 ............................ ............................Majority Leader of the Senate ........................................................................................................................... 10 10 20 ∂10 ∂10Minority Leader of the Senate ........................................................................................................................... 10 10 20 ∂10 ∂10Majority Whip of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. 5 5 10 ∂5 ∂5Minority Whip of the Senate ............................................................................................................................. 5 5 10 ∂5 ∂5Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee ............................................................................................ 3 3 5 ∂2 ∂2Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee ............................................................................................ 3 3 5 ∂2 ∂2Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ..................................................................................................... 3 3 5 ∂2 ∂2Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ..................................................................................................... 3 3 5 ∂2 ∂2

Subtotal, expense allowances ....................................................................................................................... 62 62 110 ∂48 ∂48

Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders ........................................................................... 30 30 30 ............................ ............................

Total, Expense allowances and representation ............................................................................................ 92 92 140 ∂48 ∂48

Salaries, Officers and Employees

Office of the Vice President ....................................................................................................................................... 1,867 1,949 1,949 ∂82 ............................Office of the President Pro Tempore .......................................................................................................................... 473 518 518 ∂45 ............................Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ............................................................................................................ 2,868 3,094 3,094 ∂226 ............................Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ............................................................................................................... 1,912 2,042 2,042 ∂130 ............................Committee on Appropriations ..................................................................................................................................... 10,825 11,266 11,266 ∂441 ............................Conference committees .............................................................................................................................................. 2,500 2,610 2,610 ∂110 ............................Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority ......................... 618 648 648 ∂30 ............................
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Policy Committees ...................................................................................................................................................... 2,550 2,724 2,724 ∂174 ............................Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................................................................................... 301 315 315 ∂14 ............................Office of the Secretary ............................................................................................................................................... 15,424 17,079 17,079 ∂1,655 ............................Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper ....................................................................................................... 39,082 45,941 44,661 ∂5,579 ¥1,280Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority ........................................................................................... 1,350 1,410 1,410 ∂60 ............................Agency contributions and related expenses .............................................................................................................. 24,269 30,075 30,075 ∂5,806 ............................Outlays ........................................................................................................................................................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, salaries, officers and employees ........................................................................................................ 104,039 119,671 118,391 ∂14,352 ¥1,280

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 4,306 4,581 4,581 ∂275 ............................

Office of Senate Legal Counsel

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 1,109 1,176 1,176 ∂67 ............................Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances ........................................................ 12 12 12 ............................ ............................

Contingent Expenses of the Senate

Inquiries and investigations ...................................................................................................................................... 107,264 109,450 109,450 ∂2,186 ............................Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ........................................................ 520 520 520 ............................ ............................Secretary of the Senate .............................................................................................................................................. 8,571 7,077 7,077 ¥1,494 ............................Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ...................................................................................................... 95,904 117,133 117,433 ∂21,529 ∂300

Emergency supplemental .................................................................................................................................. 34,500 ............................ ............................ ¥34,500 ............................

Miscellaneous items ................................................................................................................................................... 14,274 19,409 18,513 ∂4,239 ¥896Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account ........................................................................................ 270,494 303,879 295,000 ∂24,506 ¥8,879

Official Mail Costs

Expenses ..................................................................................................................................................................... 300 300 300 ............................ ............................

Total, contingent expenses of the Senate .................................................................................................... 531,827 557,768 548,293 ∂16,466 ¥9,475Total, Senate ................................................................................................................................................. 641,385 683,300 672,593 ∂31,208 ¥10,707

JOINT ITEMS

Joint Economic Committee ......................................................................................................................................... 3,424 3,658 3,658 ∂234 ............................Joint Committee on Taxation ...................................................................................................................................... 6,733 7,323 7,323 ∂590 ............................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

Office of the Attending Physician

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances ......................................................................................... 1,865 1,947 3,000 ∂1,135 ∂1,053Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ................................................................................................... 2,512 3,035 3,035 ∂523 ............................

By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) .................................... 350 ............................ ............................ ¥350 ............................

Total, Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office ........................................................................... 2,862 3,035 3,035 ∂173 ............................

Statements of Appropriations .................................................................................................................................... 30 30 30 ............................ ............................

Total, Joint items .......................................................................................................................................... 14,914 15,993 17,046 ∂2,132 ∂1,053

Capitol Police Board

Capitol Police

Salaries:

Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives ......................................................................................... 55,239 ............................ ............................ ¥55,239 ............................Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ............................................................................................. 57,805 ............................ ............................ ¥57,805 ............................Capitol Police Board .......................................................................................................................................... ............................ 184,526 176,636 ∂176,636 ¥7,890

Subtotal, salaries .......................................................................................................................................... 113,044 184,526 176,636 ∂63,592 ¥7,890

General expenses ........................................................................................................................................................ 13,146 28,100 33,167 ∂20,021 ∂5,067

By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) .................................... 31,000 ............................ ............................ ¥31,000 ............................

Subtotal, General expenses .......................................................................................................................... 44,146 28,100 33,167 ¥10,979 ∂5,067Total, Capitol Police ...................................................................................................................................... 157,190 212,626 209,803 ∂52,613 ¥2,823

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 2,059 2,224 2,224 ∂165 ............................
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 30,780 32,390 32,390 ∂1,610 ............................

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

Capitol Buildings and Grounds

General administration, salaries and expenses ........................................................................................................ 51,371 63,951 108,743 ∂57,372 ∂44,792Capitol buildings ........................................................................................................................................................ 15,194 46,789 28,729 ∂13,535 ¥18,060

By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) .................................... 106,304 ............................ ............................ ¥106,304 ............................

Capitol grounds .......................................................................................................................................................... 6,009 7,711 7,155 ∂1,146 ¥556Senate office buildings .............................................................................................................................................. 42,126 55,103 60,075 ∂17,949 ∂4,972Capitol Power Plant .................................................................................................................................................... 56,983 148,003 148,047 ∂91,064 ∂44

Offsetting collections ........................................................................................................................................ ¥4,400 ¥4,400 ¥4,400 ............................ ............................

Net subtotal, Capitol Power Plant ................................................................................................................ 52,583 143,603 143,647 ∂91,064 ∂44

Capitol Police Buildings ............................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 1,500 ∂1,500 ∂1,500

Total, Architect of the Capitol ...................................................................................................................... 273,587 317,157 349,849 ∂76,262 ∂32,692

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Congressional Research Service

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 81,454 87,646 86,952 ∂5,498 ¥694

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Congressional printing and binding .......................................................................................................................... 81,000 90,143 90,143 ∂9,143 ............................

UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Grant—By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) ................................ 1,000 ............................ ............................ ¥1,000 ............................

Total, title I, Congressional Operations ........................................................................................................ 1,283,369 1,441,479 1,461,000 ∂177,631 ∂19,521

TITLE II—OTHER AGENCIES

BOTANIC GARDEN

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 5,646 5,661 6,083 ∂437 ∂422

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 306,692 357,121 350,491 ∂43,799 ¥6,630

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ¥6,850 ............................ ............................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) .................................... 29,615 ............................ ............................ ¥29,615 ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................. 329,457 350,271 343,641 ∂14,184 ¥6,630

Copyright Office, salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................... 40,896 44,321 44,876 ∂3,980 ∂555

Authority to spend receipts ............................................................................................................................... ¥27,864 ¥29,527 ¥29,512 ¥1,648 ∂15

Subtotal, Copyright Office ............................................................................................................................ 13,032 14,794 15,364 ∂2,332 ∂570

Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and expenses ................................................................ 49,788 51,020 50,963 ∂1,175 ¥57Furniture and furnishings .......................................................................................................................................... 7,932 8,003 ............................ ¥7,932 ¥8,003

Total, Library of Congress (except CRS) ...................................................................................................... 400,209 424,088 409,968 ∂9,759 ¥14,120

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

Capitol Visitors Center

Capitol Visitors Center ............................................................................................................................................... 70,000 ............................ ............................ ¥70,000 ............................

Congressional Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery ............................................................................................................................................. 1,250 ............................ ............................ ¥1,250 ............................

Library Buildings and Grounds

Structural and mechanical care ................................................................................................................................ 21,753 40,284 38,121 ∂16,368 ¥2,163

Total, Architect of the Capitol ...................................................................................................................... 93,003 40,284 38,121 ¥54,882 ¥2,163

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Office of Superintendent of Documents

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 29,639 32,302 32,302 ∂2,663 ............................
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Government Printing Office Revolving Fund

By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) ............................................. 4,000 ............................ ............................ ¥4,000 ............................

Total, Government Printing Office ................................................................................................................ 33,639 32,302 32,302 ¥1,337 ............................

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... 424,345 457,802 457,534 ∂33,189 ¥268

Offsetting collections ........................................................................................................................................ ¥2,501 ¥3,000 ¥3,000 ¥499 ............................By Transfer—Legislative Branch Emergency Response Fund (Public Law 107–117) .................................... 7,600 ............................ ............................ ¥7,600 ............................

Total, General Accounting Office .................................................................................................................. 429,444 454,802 454,534 ∂25,090 ¥268

CENTER FOR FOREIGN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Payment to the Foreign Leadership Development Center Trust Fund ....................................................................... 8,000 10,000 13,000 ∂5,000 ∂3,000

GENERAL PROVISIONS

United States-China Trade Review Commission ....................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 1,800 ∂1,800 ∂1,800Stennis Center for Public Service .............................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 300 ∂300 ∂300

Total, General Provisions .............................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 2,100 ∂2,100 ∂2,100Total, title II, Other agencies ....................................................................................................................... 969,941 967,137 956,108 ¥13,833 ¥11,029Grand total .................................................................................................................................................... 2,253,310 2,408,616 2,417,108 ∂163,798 ∂8,492

TITLE I—CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS

Senate ......................................................................................................................................................................... 641,385 683,300 672,593 ∂31,208 ¥10,707Joint Items .................................................................................................................................................................. 14,914 15,993 17,046 ∂2,132 ∂1,053Capitol Police Board ................................................................................................................................................... 157,190 212,626 209,803 ∂52,613 ¥2,823Office of Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. 2,059 2,224 2,224 ∂165 ............................Congressional Budget Office ...................................................................................................................................... 30,780 32,390 32,390 ∂1,610 ............................Architect of the Capitol .............................................................................................................................................. 273,587 317,157 349,849 ∂76,262 ∂32,692Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service ............................................................................................... 81,454 87,646 86,952 ∂5,498 ¥694Congressional printing and binding, Government Printing Office ............................................................................ 81,000 90,143 90,143 ∂9,143 ............................United States Historical Society Grant ...................................................................................................................... 1,000 ............................ ............................ ¥1,000 ............................

Total, title I, Congressional operations ........................................................................................................ 1,283,369 1,441,479 1,461,000 ∂177,631 ∂19,521
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

TITLE II—OTHER AGENCIES

Botanic Garden ........................................................................................................................................................... 5,646 5,661 6,083 ∂437 ∂422Library of Congress (except CRS) .............................................................................................................................. 400,209 424,088 409,968 ∂9,759 ¥14,120Architect of the Capitol .............................................................................................................................................. 93,003 40,284 38,121 ¥54,882 ¥2,163Government Printing Office (except congressional printing and binding) ................................................................ 33,639 32,302 32,302 ¥1,337 ............................General Accounting Office .......................................................................................................................................... 429,444 454,802 454,534 ∂25,090 ¥268Center for Russian Leadership Development ............................................................................................................. 8,000 10,000 13,000 ∂5,000 ∂3,000United States-China Trade Review Commission ....................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 1,800 ∂1,800 ∂1,800Stennis Center for Public Service .............................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 300 ∂300 ∂300

Total, title II, Other agencies ....................................................................................................................... 969,941 967,137 956,108 ¥13,833 ¥11,029

Prior year outlays ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Grand total .................................................................................................................................................... 2,253,310 2,408,616 2,417,108 ∂163,798 ∂8,492

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