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Calendar No. 102 

113TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 113–48 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND 

RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATION BILL, 2014 

JUNE 27, 2013.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany H.R. 2216] 

The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the bill 

(H.R. 2216) making appropriations for the Department of Defense 

for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, reports the same to the Senate with an amendment, and recommends that the bill as amended do pass. 

Amounts in new budget authority 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate ....................$159,999,863,000 

Amount of 2013 appropriations 1 ............................. 147,014,301,000 

Amount of 2014 budget estimate ............................ 160,324,434,000 

Amount of House allowance .................................... 158,954,317,000 

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 

Amount of 2013 appropriations ........................ ∂12,985,562,000 

Amount of 2014 budget estimate ..................... ¥324,571,000 

House allowance ................................................ ∂1,045,546,000 1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112– 

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C O N T E N T S 

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Background: 

Purpose of the Bill ............................................................................................ 4 

Committee Recommendation ........................................................................... 4 

Overview and Summary of Bill ....................................................................... 4 

Title I: 

Military Construction: 

Items of Special Interest: 

Hearings .............................................................................................. 6 

Summary of Committee Recommendations ..................................... 6 

Reprogramming Guidelines ............................................................... 6 

Real Property Maintenance ............................................................... 7 

Incremental Funding ......................................................................... 7 

Energy Policy ...................................................................................... 7 

Global Challenges .............................................................................. 8 

Military Construction, Army .................................................................... 15 

Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps ..................................... 16 

Military Construction, Air Force .............................................................. 16 

Military Construction, Defense-Wide ...................................................... 17 

Military Construction, Reserve Components .......................................... 19 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization ........................................................ 20 

Family Housing Overview ........................................................................ 20 

Family Housing Construction, Army ....................................................... 20 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army ............................. 21 

Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps ........................ 22 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine 

Corps ....................................................................................................... 23 

Family Housing Construction, Air Force ................................................. 23 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force ....................... 24 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide ................ 24 

Family Housing Improvement Fund ........................................................ 25 

Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide ........................ 25 

Base Closure Account 1990 ...................................................................... 26 

Base Closure Account 2005 ...................................................................... 26 

Department of Defense Base Closure Account ....................................... 26 

Administrative Provisions ........................................................................ 27 

Title II: 

Department of Veterans Affairs: 

Items of Special Interest: 

Hearings .............................................................................................. 29 

Summary of Committee Recommendations ..................................... 29 

Department Overview ........................................................................ 29 

Claims Backlog ................................................................................... 30 

Veterans Benefits Administration ........................................................... 33 

Compensation and Pensions .............................................................. 34 

Readjustment Benefits ....................................................................... 35 

Veterans Insurance and Indemnities ............................................... 36 

Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund ........................................ 37 

Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account ......................... 37 

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account ........... 38 

Veterans Health Administration .............................................................. 38 

Medical Services ................................................................................. 41 

Medical Support and Compliance ..................................................... 47 

Medical Facilities ............................................................................... 48 

Medical and Prosthetic Research ...................................................... 49 
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Title II—Continued 

Department of Veterans Affairs—Continued 

Veterans Health Administration—Continued 

Medical Care Cost Recovery Collections .......................................... 50 

Medical Care Collection Fund ........................................................... 50 

Medical Care Collection Fund—Revenues Applied ......................... 50 

National Cemetery Administration .......................................................... 51 

Departmental Administration .................................................................. 51 

General Administration ..................................................................... 52 

General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration .. 54 

Information Technology Systems ...................................................... 55 

Office of Inspector General ................................................................ 59 

Construction, Major Projects ............................................................. 60 

Construction, Minor Projects ............................................................. 61 

Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities ............ 62 

Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries ............................ 63 

Administrative Provisions ........................................................................ 63 

Title III: 

Related Agencies: 

American Battle Monuments Commission: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 66 

Foreign Currency Fluctuations ......................................................... 66 

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Salaries and 

Expenses ................................................................................................. 67 

Department of Defense—Civil: Cemeterial Expenses, Army: 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 67 

Construction ....................................................................................... 68 

Armed Forces Retirement Home: Trust Fund ........................................ 69 

Title IV: General Provisions ................................................................................... 70 

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 71 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 72 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 73 

Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... 73 

Military Construction Project Listing by Location ................................................ 74 

Comparative Statement of Budget Authority ........................................................ 102 
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BACKGROUND 

PURPOSE OF THE BILL

The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related 

Agencies appropriations bill provides necessary funding for the 

planning, design, construction, alteration, and improvement of military facilities worldwide, for both active and reserve forces. It also 

finances the cost of military family housing and the U.S. share of 

the NATO Security Investment Program. In addition, the bill provides funding, including environmental remediation, for base closures and realignments authorized by law. The bill provides resources to the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans benefits 

and healthcare and funding for U.S. cemeteries and battlefield 

monuments both in the United States and abroad, including Arlington National Cemetery and the American Battle Monuments 

Commission. Additionally, the bill funds the U.S. Court of Appeals 

for Veterans Claims; and the Armed Forces Retirement Homes. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends new budget authority totaling $159,999,863,000 for fiscal year 2014 military construction, family 

housing, base closure, veterans healthcare and benefits, including 

fiscal year 2015 advance appropriations for veterans medical care, 

and related agencies. This includes $84,461,636,000 in mandatory 

funding and $75,538,227,000 in discretionary funding. The table at 

the end of the report displays the Committee recommendation in 

comparison with the current fiscal year, and the President’s fiscal 

year 2014 request. 

APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

Budget request Senate 

recommendation 

New budget authority ..................................................................................... $160,324,434,000 $159,999,863,000 

Previous advances provided for fiscal year 2014 .......................................... 54,462,000,000 54,462,000,000 

Less advances provided for fiscal year 2015 ................................................ ¥55,634,227,000 ¥55,634,227,000 

Total appropriations for fiscal year 2014 ......................................... 159,152,207,000 158,827,636,000 

OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF BILL

The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related 

Agencies appropriations bill funds an array of programs that are 

vital to America’s military personnel and their families, and to the 

Nations’ veterans. For U.S. military forces and their families worldwide, the bill funds critical infrastructure, ranging from mission essential operational and training facilities to key quality-of-life facilities, including barracks, family housing, child care centers, 
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schools and hospitals. For America’s 22.3 million veterans, the bill 

provides the necessary funding for veterans benefits and 

healthcare, from prescription drugs and clinical services to the construction of hospitals and other medical facilities throughout the 

Nation. The bill also funds veterans cemeteries in the United 

States and provides funding for four independent agencies—the 

American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Armed Forces Retirement Homes, 

and Arlington National Cemetery. 
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TITLE I 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

HEARINGS

The Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held two hearings related to the fiscal 

year 2014 military construction budget request. Witnesses included 

representatives of the Office of Secretary of Defense and of the active and reserve components of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. 

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The fiscal year 2014 budget request for military construction and 

family housing totals $11,011,633,000. The Committee recommends 

$10,688,000,000, which is $323,633,000 below the budget request 

for military construction and family housing. 

REPROGRAMMING GUIDELINES

The following reprogramming guidelines apply for all military 

construction and family housing projects. A project or account (including the sub-elements of an account) which has been specifically 

reduced by the Congress in acting on the budget request is considered to be a congressional interest item and as such, prior approval 

is required. Accordingly, no reprogrammings to an item specifically 

reduced below the threshold by the Congress are permitted. 

The reprogramming criteria that apply to military construction 

projects (25 percent of the funded amount or $2,000,000, whichever 

is less) continue to apply to new housing construction projects and 

to improvements over $2,000,000. To provide the services the flexibility to proceed with construction contracts without disruption or 

delay, the costs associated with environmental hazard remediation 

such as asbestos removal, radon abatement, lead-based paint removal or abatement, and any other legislated environmental hazard remediation may be excluded, provided that such remediation 

requirements could not be reasonably anticipated at the time of the 

budget submission. This exclusion applies to projects authorized in 

this budget year, as well as projects authorized in prior years for 

which construction has not been completed. 

Furthermore, in instances where prior approval to a reprogramming request for a project or account has been received from the 

Committee, the adjusted amount approved becomes the new base 

for any future increase or decrease via below-threshold 

reprogrammings (provided that the project or account is not a congressional interest item as defined above). 
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In addition to these guidelines, the services are directed to adhere to the guidance for military construction reprogrammings and 

notifications, including the pertinent statutory authorities contained in Department of Defense [DOD] Financial Management 

Regulation 7000.14–R and relevant updates and policy memoranda. 

REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

The Committee recommends a continuation of the following general rules for repairing a facility under ‘‘Operation and Maintenance’’ account funding: 

—Components of the facility may be repaired by replacement, 

and such replacement may be up to current standards or code. 

—Interior arrangements and restorations may be included as repair, but additions, new facilities, and functional conversions 

must be performed as military construction projects. 

—Such projects may be done concurrent with repair projects, as 

long as the final conjunctively funded project is a complete and 

usable facility. 

—The appropriate Service Secretary shall submit a 21-day notification prior to carrying out any repair project with an estimated cost in excess of $7,500,000. 

The Department is directed to continue to report on the real 

property maintenance backlog at all installations for which there 

is a requested construction project in future budget requests. This 

information is to be provided on the form 1390. In addition, for all 

troop housing requests, the form 1391 is to continue to show all 

real property maintenance conducted in the past 2 years and all future requirements for unaccompanied housing at that installation. 

INCREMENTAL FUNDING

In general, the Committee supports full funding for military construction projects. However, it continues to be the practice of the 

Committee to provide incremental funding for certain large 

projects, despite administration policy to the contrary, to enable the 

services to more efficiently allocate military construction dollars 

among projects that can be executed in the year of appropriation. 

For fiscal year 2014, the Committee recommends incremental funding for the following projects: Ambulatory Health Center, Fort 

Knox, Kentucky; Hospital Replacement, increment 5, Fort Bliss, 

Texas; and Medical Center Replacement, increment 3, Rhine Ordinance Barracks, Germany. 

ENERGY POLICY

The Department of Defense is the largest consumer of energy in 

the Federal Government, accounting for nearly 80 percent of the 

government’s total energy consumption. DOD spends nearly 

$4,000,000,000 annually on facility energy alone, nearly a quarter 

of its total energy costs. However, installation energy consumption 

accounts for nearly 40 percent of the Department’s greenhouse gas 

emissions. The Committee commends the Department for its aggressive efforts to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings and 

installations, reduce consumption, mitigate its carbon footprint, in-
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vest in renewable energy projects, and enhance energy security on 

its installations. 

The Committee also supports the efforts of the Department to incorporate green building technologies into both new construction 

and renovations of buildings. As noted in the past, the Committee 

believes that the use of these technologies should be a fundamental 

consideration in the design or retrofit of all military construction 

projects. 

In particular, the Committee believes that the Department 

should maximize the use of energy efficient, eco-friendly roofing 

technologies for new construction and renovations, including family 

housing construction and renovation. These technologies include, 

but are not limited to, photovoltaic panels, solar thermal roof coatings, solar parking canopies, rooftop direct use solar lighting technology, green roofs, and cool roofs. In an effort to capture the most 

innovative of these technologies, the Committee encourages the Department and the services to monitor new technologies emerging 

from government, industry, or university research and development 

programs. 

Although federally mandated sustainable design policies and energy efficiency goals are standard elements of military construction 

design, the Committee encourages the Department and the services 

to incorporate additional leading-edge technologies into the construction program and to utilize new and underutilized, low cost 

energy-efficient technologies that provide the best value to taxpayers through minimal life-cycle costs. 

While strongly supportive of DOD’s commitment to green buildings, and its goal to promote cost-effective sustainability, the Committee is concerned that the Department’s current approach to sustainable construction could result in giving preference to one green 

building certification system to the exclusion of others, particularly 

wood products. The Committee expects DOD to ensure equal acceptance of forestry certification systems, and to allow systems designated as American National Standards to compete equally for use 

in the Department’s building construction and major renovations, 

subject to Buy America requirements. 

Cybersecure Microgrids at Military Installations.—The Committee continues to be impressed with the Department’s investments in microgrid energy security and encourages the Department 

to continue to explore ways to mitigate the risk to mission critical 

assets and promote energy independence at military installations 

through the Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy 

Reliability and Security [SPIDERS] program. The pilot projects in 

the 2014 program are a good start, and the Committee looks forward to progress reports on the results of these projects and if successful, expanding the program to ensure our energy security and 

independence in future year programs. 

GLOBAL CHALLENGES

The U.S. military is at the forefront of protecting America’s national security interests in a rapidly shifting global political and 

economic landscape. Europe, once the epicenter of the U.S. military’s overseas defense posture, has transformed into a strong and 

steady national security ally, albeit one with a myriad of economic 
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uncertainties that threaten its economic stability. The transformation of Europe from a U.S. national security burden to an economic and security partner has dramatically altered the equation 

for assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe. The drawdown 

of U.S. forces from Afghanistan has forced the Department of Defense [DOD] to reevaluate its basing strategy in Southwest Asia. 

And the emergence of terrorist activities and training camps on the 

continent of Africa has radically changed the mission of the Africa 

Command. 

Nowhere has the shift in global security been more pronounced 

than in the Pacific Command, where the growing concern over China’s military advances and motivations, and the unpredictability of 

the North Korean regime, has prompted the United States to pivot 

its overseas military strategy to concentrate on deterring and responding to threats in the Pacific region. 

Military construction plays a central role providing the infrastructure platform from which the Defense Department can execute 

its global strategy. Following is a discussion of some of the key 

issues facing the Committee in supporting the U.S. military overseas mission priorities. 

Global Defense Posture.—The Committee notes that the Department of Defense continues to realign its overseas installation structure through its global defense posture initiatives. In support of 

this effort, the President has requested $1,688,162,000 in fiscal 

year 2014 for overseas military construction, which includes 

projects in the African, Central, European, and Pacific areas of responsibility. The Committee continues to support DOD’s efforts to 

reassess and realign its overseas installations to better respond to 

emerging security challenges. However, the Committee is concerned that DOD’s reporting to Congress does not incorporate all 

of the initiatives that impact DOD’s posture nor does it fully capture the costs and future resourcing requirements. Without comprehensive reporting by the Department on the scope and cost of 

overseas presence, the Committee is limited in its ability to decide 

between competing requirements in an environment of limited resources. 

To provide Congress necessary oversight, the Committee required 

the Defense Department to prepare annual reports on the Global 

Defense Posture beginning in fiscal year 2008. In order to provide 

greater transparency and more meaningful context to support congressional deliberations, the Committee extends the reporting requirement for each unified command through the fiscal year 2018 

budget submission. In addition, the Committee directs the Department to include the following elements in future reports: 

—an overview of the current overseas basing strategy and an explanation of any changes to the strategy; 

—a complete list of all current and planned main operating 

bases, forward operating sites, cooperative security locations, 

and contingency locations, along with the justification and the 

status of host nation agreements for each site; 

—an identification of lead service responsibilities to manage and 

fund each location; and 

—a full report of the total costs of global defense posture, including the following: 
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—the construction costs anticipated for each location; 

—the family and housing costs for each location; 

—the operation and maintenance costs for establishing, operating, and maintaining each location; and 

—the number of military personnel projected for each location 

and the incremental costs in rotating or assigning the military personnel to that location, including the costs of imminent danger pay, family separation allowances, and hardship 

duty pay. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of Defense to submit the required reports with the annual Military Construction budget submissions. 

European Command [EUCOM].—The Committee is aware that 

the Department of Defense is conducting a European Consolidation 

Study in an effort to reduce DOD’s infrastructure in Europe. However, the final report is not due to be completed until December, 

well past the normal appropriations process. DOD’s fiscal year 

2014 military construction request totals nearly $631,000,000 for 

14 projects in Germany and the United Kingdom for which it is 

seeking approval before the results of the consolidation study have 

been finalized. 

The Committee questions the rationale for funding these projects 

before DOD has determined whether any missions can be consolidated or relocated, or any installations can be returned to the host 

nation. These decisions could have a major impact on military construction requirements. For example, the request includes 

$328,000,000 for five schools in Germany and the United Kingdom, 

ranging from kindergarten through high school. Consolidation of 

missions could change base populations, which in turn could affect 

the required size or location of schools. 

The Committee is also concerned that the Department is moving 

forward with force structure changes in Europe without waiting for 

the results of the study. For example, the Army has just completed 

construction of a new base for the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat 

Team in Caserna Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, at a cost of nearly 

$350,000,000. The purpose of constructing Del Din was to consolidate elements of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, which 

had been split between Germany and Italy, south of the Alps. However, because of the inactivation of the 170th, 172nd and V Corps 

Headquarters in Germany, the Secretary of Defense, on January 

30, 2013, agreed to allow the Army to return the 173rd to the ‘‘split 

base’’ model, and base a third of the forces in Germany. This decision is in direct contravention of the original purpose of the Del 

Din consolidation and is of concern to the Committee. 

In addition, the Department is requesting infrastructure at Royal 

Air Force Station Mildenhall in the United Kingdom to beddown a 

Special Operations Force [SOF] CV–22 Osprey mission to support 

Africa Command [AFRICOM]. The Committee notes that DOD is 

deploying a number of assets in Europe to support AFRICOM, including a rotational rapid response force of approximately 500 marines and six Ospreys at Moron Air Base, Spain; and another rotational Marine Corps Task Force of about 180 personnel and two 

KC–130Js at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. 
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Given the proliferation of special purpose missions in Europe to 

support AFRICOM, the distance from the United Kingdom to 

hotspots in the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility [AOR], and the 

proximity of Sigonella to the AFRICOM AOR, the Committee questions the rationale of bedding down the new SOF mission in the 

United Kingdom instead of Italy. Sigonella has become a key 

launch pad for missions related to Libya, and given the ongoing 

turmoil in that nation as well as the emergence of terrorist training activities in northern Africa, the Committee believes that the 

Special Operations Command should reevaluate the decision to 

beddown the SOF CV–22 mission at Mildenhall. For this reason, 

the Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

CV–22 beddown at Mildenhall. Additionally, the Committee has 

fenced funding for the remaining fiscal year 2014 military construction projects in Germany and the United Kingdom until the European Consolidation Study is transmitted to Congress and the Secretary of Defense certifies in writing to the congressional defense 

committees the requirement for each of the relevant projects. 

The Committee believes that the request for another round of 

base closures within the United States is premature until the Department completes a thorough review of all overseas bases and determines that all facilities that are operationally prudent to close 

are done so before assessing which bases in the United States 

should be closed or realigned. The Committee urges the Secretary 

of Defense to ensure that the European Consolidation Study and 

all overseas basing studies are conducted without predetermined 

outcomes and will represent a thorough evaluation of the needs of 

the Department of Defense. 

Central Command [CENTCOM].—With the impending withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the Defense Department is 

in the midst of reorienting the basing of U.S. military personnel 

and assets in Southwest and Central Asia. In addition to Afghanistan, the U.S. military currently operates out of bases in Bahrain, 

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates among others. In addition to sustaining the headquarters of the U.S. Navy 

Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, DOD is planning to expand investment in 

these and other countries to broaden U.S. military operational 

flexibility in the region. The Committee supports the continued 

presence of U.S. military forces in Southwest and Central Asia to 

protect national security interests in light of the volatility of the region and U.S. commitment to key allies. However, the Committee 

believes that DOD must leverage investment in existing bases and 

host nation support to achieve the optimal basing and investment 

in the region. At the direction of the Committee, the Government 

Accountability Office [GAO] is reviewing the extent to which DOD 

has identified future plans for its posture in the region, as well as 

reporting on total costs associated with its forces and basing, with 

a final report due in November 2013. The Committee expects DOD 

to incorporate the findings of this report in the consideration of future posture plans and attendant military construction requirements for U.S. military forces in Southwest and Central Asia. 

Africa Command [AFRICOM].—The Committee notes that since 

AFRICOM was created in 2007, a number of events, including the 

emergence of terrorist training locations and activities, have oc-
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curred on the continent of Africa that have required the command 

to respond quickly to emerging threats to protect U.S. citizens and 

support our partners and allies. In light of lessons learned from 

those events, as well as the currently evolving situation on the continent, the Department of Defense [DOD] has begun to explore expanding AFRICOM’s forward presence by posturing additional assets in both Africa and Europe and delineating certain forces for 

AFRICOM’s use, as appropriate. The Committee is aware that the 

Comptroller General has undertaken several studies on various aspects of global posture, but believes that an additional study on the 

planning for an expanded forward presence for AFRICOM in Africa 

and Europe is appropriate. Of particular concern is the response 

capability for AFRICOM assets proposed for beddown in Europe. 

The Committee therefore directs the Comptroller General of the 

United States to undertake a study of the nature and extent of 

planning underway by DOD to meet emerging challenges to the security of the United States on the continent of Africa. This study 

should include an assessment of the following: 

—the costs of the posture initiatives in Africa to the United 

States; 

—how posture changes in the AFRICOM area of responsibility 

support U.S. goals and strategy; 

—the plans for additional investments in infrastructure in other 

combatant commands to support AFRICOM; 

—how the operational benefits of various locations are being balanced against their costs; and 

—any other issues that the Comptroller General finds appropriate to assist the Committee with its oversight. 

The Comptroller General should periodically brief the Committee 

on the status of its work and provide a report no later than June 

15, 2014. 

Pacific Command [PACOM].—The recent rebalance of the U.S. 

global military presence and posture to the Pacific Region will require a significant investment in military construction to support 

initiatives in Japan, Guam, Singapore, Australia, and Hawaii. 

The Committee remains concerned about the ultimate military 

construction cost to implement these initiatives, particularly in the 

current constrained budget environment. The centerpiece of the 

planned realignment of forces in the Pacific includes a major military buildup in Guam to support the relocation of approximately 

5,000 U.S. marines from Okinawa. Unfortunately, the relocation 

plan has been plagued by delays and uncertainty due to public opposition and a lack of cooperation by Okinawan officials to approve 

the related relocation of marines from Futenma to Camp Schwab 

on Okinawa, environmental issues affecting construction on Guam, 

and, as a result, the failure of DOD to be able to finalize a plan 

or provide a reliable cost estimate for the Marine relocation plan 

for Guam. 

As the Government Accountability Office [GAO] noted in a June 

11, 2013, report to Congress, ‘‘More Reliable Cost Estimates and 

Further Planning Needed to Inform the Marine Corps Realignment 

Initiatives in the Pacific,’’ (GAO–13–360), the Defense Department’s preliminary cost estimate for its current Pacific realignment 
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plan is not reliable, because it is missing costs and is based on limited data: 

‘‘According to DOD officials, DOD has not yet been able to put 

together a more reliable cost estimate because it will not have specific detailed information on the plan’s requirements until the completion of environmental analyses and host nation negotiations,’’ 

the report concluded. ‘‘Currently, DOD estimates that it would cost 

approximately $12.1 billion to implement its realignment plan—not 

including the Australia segment of the realignment. Still, GAO 

found that DOD did not include some up-front practices that could 

have provided a more reliable estimate that are not dependent on 

the completion of the environmental analyses and host nation negotiations.’’ 

As a result of continued uncertainty over the future of the Guam 

realignment plan, the Committee has deferred funding for an 

$85,673,000 Navy aircraft maintenance hangar at Anderson Air 

Force Base in Guam, which is the only project in the budget request directly related to the realignment of U.S. marines from Okinawa to Guam. 

The Committee also has concerns over the status of the Pacific 

Airpower Resiliency Initiative [PAR] that PACOM is conducting to 

assess the protection of U.S. military air assets in the region, particularly at Anderson Air Force Base. The study is focused on a 

three-pronged approach including hardening of facilities, dispersal 

of aircraft, and rapid runway repair. Although the study has not 

been completed or its findings validated, and the congressional defense committees have not had an opportunity to review it, the 

budget request nevertheless includes six Air Force PAR projects for 

Guam and Saipan. 

It is premature to assess air resiliency priorities without the 

final results of the completed PACOM plan for the entire Area of 

Responsibility [AOR]. The latest information from the Command 

states that the plan will not be completed before the end of the current fiscal year, too late in the appropriations process for a detailed 

and thorough review of DOD’s long-term infrastructure needs in 

the Pacific. It is imperative that as the Department rebalances 

forces in the Pacific region, PACOM develops a prioritized and fiscally responsible resiliency plan to protect, disperse and repair U.S. 

military assets in its area of responsibility. The Committee urges 

the Department to expedite the resiliency plan for the beddown of 

forces in the Pacific AOR and to provide the plan to the congressional defense committees at the earliest possible date. 

To ensure that the fiscal year 2014 budget request for Air Force 

PAR projects supports the findings of the ongoing PAR initiative, 

the Committee has fenced funding for pertinent Air Force projects 

in Guam and Saipan until the PAR is transmitted to Congress, and 

the Secretary of Defense certifies in writing to the congressional 

defense committees the requirement for each of the relevant 

projects. 

U.S. Special Operations Command [USSOCOM].—The Committee is mindful that USSOCOM’s force structure beddown plan 

is operationally fluid, and encourages the Command to consider all 

DOD priorities and studies when deciding where to permanently 

station forces around the world. However, the Committee is pleased 
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with the U.S. Special Operations Command’s long-range training 

plan for CONUS bases and encourages it to stay on schedule for 

future budget submissions. 

Payment-in-Kind Funds [PIK].—According to an April 15, 2013, 

report from the Senate Armed Services Committee, ‘‘Inquiry into 

U.S. Costs and Allied Contributions to Support the U.S. Military 

Presence Overseas,’’ (Committee Report 113–12) the United States 

spends more than $10,000,000,000 a year to support our permanent military presence overseas, with nearly 70 percent of that 

$10,000,000,000 spent in Germany, the Republic of Korea and 

Japan. In Germany, force reductions will result in the return of a 

large number of U.S. facilities to the German government. These 

returns are expected to generate significant payments from Germany for the ‘‘residual value’’ of U.S. investment in those facilities. 

A review conducted by the Department of Defense Inspector General found that since 1991 the United States has received more 

than $920,000,000 in residual value compensation for excess military facilities returned to Germany. Despite the expectation that 

non-momentary, or ‘‘in-kind,’’ payments would be a last resort, 

more than 95 percent of that $920,000,000 has been in the form of 

payment–in-kind [PIK] rather than cash. These in-kind contributions include major military construction, repairs and base support 

for U.S. military installations in Germany. 

According to the Senate Armed Services Committee report, Installation Management Command-Europe’s [IMCOM–E] use of PIK 

funds is largely inconsistent with the intent of Congress. In one 

case, IMCOM–E solicited and accepted approximately $60,000,000 

in ‘‘advance’’ residual PIK funds from Germany—to be repaid with 

future U.S. facility returns—with the intent to fund a number of 

projects, including one specifically denied by Congress during the 

normal appropriation process. 

The Committee is concerned about the lack of transparency in 

the assessment of residual value of U.S. facilities overseas, the use 

of ‘‘advance PIK’’ for military construction, the process used to determine the projects selected for PIK, and lapses in required Congressional notifications. 

Therefore, the Committee directs the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures to enhance oversight of the PIK program and to 

report to the congressional defense committees within 90 days of 

enactment of this act on the steps DOD is taking to address the 

concerns raised by the Committee. The Committee also directs the 

Secretary to provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense 

committees, beginning with the first quarter after enactment of 

this act, on the status of approved and pending PIK projects. 

Projects to be funded through advance PIK should be identified as 

such. A military construction project that has been rejected by Congress during the regular appropriations process is to be considered 

ineligible for funding through residual value cash or PIK without 

prior approval by the congressional defense committees. 

General/Flag Officer Quarters [GFOQ].—The Committee remains 

concerned about the excessive cost of maintaining aging and often 

historic General/Flag Officer Quarters and the considerable burden 

on the U.S. taxpayer. In the 2014 budget submission, the Army requests funding for 27 GFOQs with an annual operation and main-
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tenance cost of over $100,000, with seven needing repairs over 

$100,000 each. The Navy request includes 26 GFOQs with operation and maintenance costs exceeding $100,000, of which 12 need 

repairs over $100,000. In contrast, the Air Force submission includes one GFOQ with an operation and maintenance cost over 

$100,000 based on a $97,000 repair to the quarters. The Committee 

has tried to work with the services on evaluating alternatives for 

maintaining these large and aging facilities, but has been stymied 

by an apparent unwillingness on the part of the services to seek 

less expensive alternatives. In fiscal year 2013, the Committee directed the services to initiate a review of the operation and maintenance costs of GFOQs and submit a report to Congress, but to date 

no service has complied. Of particular concern is the Navy’s 2013 

request for $433,500 for the operation of an 11,322 square foot 

GFOQ in Naples, which is owned by the government of Italy, and 

the 2014 request for $216,000 for the same GFOQ, only to notify 

Congress on April 29, 2013, that the occupant will ‘‘relocate from 

the GFOQ,’’ which is located outside the fence line of the Navy 

Support Site. The Navy has determined that, ‘‘[the GFOQ] built in 

1949 is in a deteriorated condition and is no longer suitable for the 

operational mission of this billet.’’ 

Therefore, the Committee directs the Secretary of Defense to initiate a review of costs exceeding $100,000 in any single fiscal year 

for repairs, operating and/or maintaining a GFOQ and provide the 

congressional defense committees the justification that these quarters and the excessive costs are in the best interests of the American taxpayer. The justification for these costs should be included 

with the congressional notification regarding the requirement. 

Defense Access Roads.—Well maintained transportation infrastructure adjacent to military facilities increases mobility, benefits 

quality of life, and improves community relations off base. The 

Committee urges the Department of Defense to expand eligibility 

criteria for the Defense Access Roads program and work with the 

United States Department of Transportation, as well as State departments of transportation on alternatives to more immediately 

address critical transportation infrastructure shortfalls near military installations. The Department should focus on greater interagency coordination to effectively take advantage of all Federal resources to address major traffic needs at military installations affected by large growth in populations both on and off base. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,682,100,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,119,875,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,099,875,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,119,875,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The military construction appropriation for the Army provides for 

acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary 

or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and 

real property for the Army. This appropriation also provides for facilities required as well as funds for infrastructure projects and 
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programs required to support bases and installations around the 

world. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,119,875,000 for the Army for fis- cal year 2014. This amount is $562,225,000 below the fiscal year 

2013 enacted level, and equal to the budget request. Further detail 

of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table 

at the end of this report. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,547,120,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,700,269,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,616,281,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,614,596,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Military Construction appropriation for the Navy and Marine Corps provides for acquisition, construction, installation, and 

equipment of temporary or permanent public works, naval installations, facilities, and real property for the Navy and the Marine 

Corps. This appropriation also provides for facilities required as 

well as funds for infrastructure projects and programs required to 

support bases and installations around the world. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,614,596,000 for Navy and Marine 

Corps military construction for fiscal year 2014. This amount is 

$67,476,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level, and 

$85,673,000 below the budget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the end 

of this report. 

Navy Research Laboratories.—The Committee is concerned that 

key scientists and engineers who conduct critical advanced research and development [R&D] for the Naval Sea Systems Command work in aged and antiquated labs, some nearly 60 years old, 

that are unable to support today’s advanced R&D initiatives. The 

Committee is encouraged that the Navy has developed a schedule 

to replace these labs within the next 5 years. Because these R&D 

activities are a critical component of the DOD’s efforts to maintain 

sea and battlefield dominance and to meet other national security 

requirements, the Committee urges the Navy to replace these aging 

labs in a timely manner that ensures adequate facilities. The Committee looks forward to working with Naval Sea Systems Command 

to make certain that the Navy’s scientific research divisions have 

the modern facilities required to meet current and future missions. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $322,117,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,156,573,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,127,273,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,153,960,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The military construction appropriation for the Air Force provides for acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of 

temporary or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and real property for the Air Force. This appropriation also 

provides for facilities required as well as funds for infrastructure 

projects and programs required to support bases and installations 

around the world. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,153,960,000 for the Air Force in 

fiscal year 2014. This amount is $831,843,000 above the fiscal year 

2013 enacted level, and $2,613,000 below the budget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the 

State table at the end of this report. 

Air Force Infrastructure Consolidation.—The Committee recognizes the Air Force’s efforts to reduce overhead throughout its 

budget. As the Air Force continues to scrutinize its infrastructure 

for savings, the Committee recommends that the Air Force pay special attention to consolidating infrastructure and commands on its 

installations, including, but not limited to, communications, civil 

engineering, and administrative facilities. 

Aerospace Control Alert Facilities.—Aerospace Control Alert facilities contribute to the safety and security of our Nation. The Air 

Force squadrons that sit alert at these facilities spend 24 hours a 

day, 7 days a week, on standby in order to provide that protection 

to the Nation’s critical infrastructure, often in substandard temporary facilities. The Committee encourages the Air Force to accelerate the planned permanent construction of all alert facilities that 

are currently composed of substandard mobile and modular building units. 

KC–46A FTU/MOB.—In May 2013, the Air Force released its 

Preferred and Reasonable Alternatives for locating the KC–46A 

tanker Formal Training Unit [FTU] and Main Operating Base 

[MOB] #1. This determination was made after the release of the 

fiscal year 2014 President’s budget, and the Air Force submitted 

amended DD 1391 forms to the Committee revising the funding requests for the projects. Accordingly, the Committee provides funding under ‘‘Air Force, World Wide Unspecified’’ at the updated request level of $31,000,000 for the KC–46A FTU Facility Projects, 

and $219,000,000 for the KC–46A MOB #1 Facility Projects. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,577,695,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,985,300,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 3,707,923,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,766,553,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The military construction appropriation for the Department of 

Defense provides for acquisition, construction, installation, and 

equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and real property Defense-Wide. This appropriation also provides for facilities required as well as funds for infrastructure projects and programs required to support bases and 

installations around the world. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $3,766,553,000 for projects considered within the ‘‘Defense-Wide’’ account in fiscal year 2014. This 

amount is $188,858,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level 

and $218,747,000 below the budget request. Further detail of the 

Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the 

end of this report. 

CONTINGENCY CONSTRUCTION

The Committee has provided $10,000,000 for the Secretary of Defense ‘‘Contingency Construction’’ account, equal to the request. 

This account provides funds which may be used by the Secretary 

of Defense for unforeseen facility requirements and military exercises, including those related to overseas contingency operations. 

ENERGY CONSERVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Committee recommends the requested level of $150,000,000 

for the Energy Conservation Investment Program [ECIP]. The 

Committee also recommends a transfer of $10,000,000 from unspecified Defense-Wide planning and design into a separate line item 

for ECIP planning and design to ensure that adequate funds are 

available for future ECIP project planning. 

ECIP is the only dedicated stream of funding for energy projects 

within DOD. Historically, ECIP has funded small projects with 

rapid payback. As DOD moves more aggressively to develop renewable energy resources and improve energy security, ECIP is emerging as a major tool to leverage investment in larger projects, such 

as net-zero energy facilities or smart grid technologies, that are intended to produce significant improvements in energy consumption, 

costs, and security at single or multiple installations. The Committee encourages the Department to continue using ECIP funds to 

leverage investments in game-changing major energy projects, particularly renewable energy initiatives. 

The Committee believes that energy efficiency, energy security, 

and renewable energy investments are mission-critical requirements to reduce DOD’s dependence on costly and potentially unreliable sources of commercial energy, and encourages the services and 

the defense agencies to aggressively pursue opportunities to include 

projects designed to improve installation energy efficiency and security in their major construction programs as well as through 

ECIP. 
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, RESERVE COMPONENTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 2 ......................................................................... $1,045,428,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 693,310,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 676,310,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 693,310,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

2 Includes emergency funding of $24,235,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The military construction appropriation for Reserve components 

provides for acquisition, construction, expansion, rehabilitation, 

and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of 

the Reserve components. This appropriation also provides for facilities required as well as funds for infrastructure projects and programs required to support bases and installations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $693,310,000 for military construction projects for the Guard and Reserve components for fiscal year 

2014. This amount is $352,118,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. Further detail of the 

Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the 

end of this report. 

The Committee recommends approval of military construction, 

Reserve components, as outlined in the following table: 

RESERVE COMPONENTS 

Component Budget request Committee recommendation 

Army National Guard .......................................................................................................... $320,815,000 $320,815,000 

Air National Guard .............................................................................................................. 119,800,000 119,800,000 

Army Reserve ...................................................................................................................... 174,060,000 174,060,000 

Navy Reserve ....................................................................................................................... 32,976,000 32,976,000 

Air Force Reserve ................................................................................................................ 45,659,000 45,659,000 

Total ....................................................................................................................... 693,310,000 693,310,000 

Army Guard Readiness Centers.—The Committee is aware that 

fiscal constraints and other strategic priorities have resulted in 

delays in the Army National Guard military construction program, 

specifically the repair and modernization of readiness centers. The 

Committee recognizes that the Army is entering a period of strategic reset, which will affect the military construction program of 

both the active and reserve components. However, the Committee 

remains concerned about the substandard condition of many readiness centers, and urges the Army to prioritize the construction of 

new and replacement readiness centers. The Committee also encourages the Army to reevaluate its investment in reserve component construction projects to ensure all projects included in the Infrastructure Requirements Plan are maintained in the Future 

Years Defense Program. 
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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $253,828,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 239,700,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 199,700,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 239,700,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] appropriation 

provides for the U.S. cost share of the NATO Security Investment 

Program for the acquisition and construction of military facilities 

and installations (including international military headquarters) 

and for related expenses for the collective defense of the NATO 

Treaty area. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $239,700,000 for the North Atlantic 

Treaty Organization Security Investment Program [NSIP] for fiscal 

year 2014 as requested. This amount is $14,128,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

FAMILY HOUSING OVERVIEW

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,648,603,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,542,713,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,542,713,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,526,113,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Family Housing appropriation provides funds for military 

family housing construction activities, operation and maintenance, 

the Family Housing Improvement Fund, and the Homeowners Assistance Program. Construction accounts provide funding for new 

construction, improvements and the Federal Government share of 

housing privatization. Operation and maintenance accounts fund 

costs associated with the maintenance and leasing of military family housing, including utilities, services, management, and furnishings. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,526,113,000 for Family Housing 

Construction, Operations and Maintenance, and the Department’s 

family housing improvement fund for fiscal year 2014. This amount 

is $122,490,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and 

$16,600,000 below the budget request. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $4,635,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 44,008,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 44,008,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 27,408,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing appropriation for the Army provides for expenses of family housing for construction, including acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension, and alteration. This appropriation provides for the financing of all costs for construction, 

improvements, and leasing of all Army housing. In addition to 

quality-of-life enhancements, the program contains initiatives to reduce operating costs and conserve energy by upgrading or replacing 

facilities which can be made more efficient through relatively modest investments in improvements. The Department of Defense is 

authorized to use limited partnerships, make direct and guaranteed loans, and convey Department-owned property to stimulate 

the private sector to increase the availability of affordable, quality 

housing for the Army. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $27,408,000 for Army Family Housing Construction in fiscal year 2014, an amount $16,600,000 below 

the budget request and $22,773,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level. 

NEW CONSTRUCTION

The following projects are to be accomplished within the amounts 

provided for new construction: 

ARMY FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Location Installation Project Budget request Committee 

recommendation 

Wisconsin ............ Fort McCoy ............. Family Housing New Construction .................. $23,000 $23,000 

Germany .............. South Camp 

Vilseck.

Family Housing New Construction .................. 16,600 ........................

Total ...... ................................ .......................................................................... 39,600 23,000 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $529,352,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 512,871,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 512,871,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 512,871,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing operation and maintenance appropriation for 

the Army provides for the operation and maintenance of family 

housing. This includes debt payment, leasing, minor construction, 

principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums of Army 

family housing. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $512,871,000 for family housing operation and maintenance, Army for fiscal year 2014. This amount 
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is $16,481,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal 

to the budget request. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $102,047,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 73,407,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 73,407,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 73,407,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing appropriation for the Navy and Marine Corps 

provides for expenses of family housing for construction, including 

acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, extension, and alteration. This appropriation provides for the financing of all costs for 

construction, improvements, and leasing of all Navy and Marine 

Corps housing. In addition to quality-of-life enhancements, the program contains initiatives to reduce operating costs and conserve 

energy by upgrading or replacing facilities which can be made more 

efficient through relatively modest investments in improvements. 

The Department of Defense is authorized to use limited partnerships, make direct and guaranteed loans, and convey Departmentowned property to stimulate the private sector to increase the 

availability of affordable, quality housing for the Navy and Marine 

Corps. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $73,407,000 for Family Housing 

Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, including construction improvements, in fiscal year 2014. This amount is $28,640,000 below 

the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS

The following projects are to be accomplished within the amounts 

provided for construction improvements: 

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Location Installation Project Budget request Committee 

recommendation 

Louisiana ............ MARFORRES New 

Orleans.

Family Housing Site Improvements ................. $97 $97 

Guam .................. NAVBASE, Guam .... Revitalize Family Housing—Enlisted and Officer.23,100 23,100 

Japan .................. CFA Sasebo ............ Revitalize Family Housing—Enlisted and Officer.21,616 21,616 

Japan .................. MCAS Iwakuni ........ Revitalize Family Housing—Officer ................ 2,686 2,686 

Japan .................. MCAS Iwakuni ........ Revitalize Family Housing—Enlisted and Officer.18,251 18,251 

Japan .................. MCAS Iwakuni ........ Family Housing Electric Meter Installation ..... 3,219 3,219 

Total ...... ................................ .......................................................................... 68,969 68,969 
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FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY AND

MARINE CORPS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $377,731,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 389,844,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 389,844,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 389,844,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing operation and maintenance appropriation for 

the Navy and Marine Corps provides for the operation and maintenance of family housing. This includes debt payment, leasing, 

minor construction, principal and interest charges, and insurance 

premiums of Navy and Marine Corps family housing. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $389,844,000 for family housing operation and maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps, in fiscal year 

2014. This amount is $12,113,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $83,713,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 76,360,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 76,360,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 76,360,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing appropriation for the Air Force provides for 

expenses of family housing for construction, including acquisition, 

replacement, addition, expansion, extension, and alteration. This 

appropriation provides for the financing of all costs for construction, improvements and leasing of all Air Force housing. In addition to quality-of-life enhancements, the program contains initiatives to reduce operating costs and conserve energy by upgrading 

or replacing facilities which can be made more efficient through relatively modest investments in improvements. The Department of 

Defense is authorized to use limited partnerships, make direct and 

guaranteed loans, and convey Department-owned property to stimulate the private sector to increase the availability of affordable, 

quality housing for the Air Force. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $76,360,000 for Family Housing 

Construction, Air Force, in fiscal year 2014. This amount is 

$7,353,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to 

the budget request. 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS

The following projects are to be accomplished within the amounts 

provided for construction improvements: 
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AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Location Installation Project Budget request Committee 

recommendation 

Japan ...................... Kadena AB ................... Improve Infrastructure, Phase 3 ........... $18,562 $18,562 

Japan ...................... Misawa AB ................... Improve Military Family Housing Infrastructure, Phase 3.26,231 26,231 

Japan ...................... Misawa AB ................... Improve Family Housing, Phase 1 ......... 27,300 27,300 

Total .......... ...................................... ................................................................ 72,093 72,093 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $497,172,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 388,598,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 388,598,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 388,598,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing operation and maintenance appropriation for 

the Air Force provides for the operation and maintenance of family 

housing. This includes debt payment, leasing, minor construction, 

principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums of Air 

Force family housing. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $388,598,000 for family housing operation and maintenance, Air Force, in fiscal year 2014. This 

amount is $108,574,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level 

and equal to the budget request. 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $52,169,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 55,845,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 55,845,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 55,845,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Family Housing Operation and Maintenance appropriation 

for Defense-Wide provides for the operation and maintenance of 

family housing. This includes debt payment, leasing, minor construction, principal and interest charges, and insurance premiums 

of Defense family housing. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $55,845,000 for family housing operation and maintenance, Defense-Wide, for fiscal year 2014. This 

amount is $3,676,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and 

equal to the budget request. 
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FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,784,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,780,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,780,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,780,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The family housing improvement appropriation provides for the 

Department of Defense to undertake housing initiatives and to provide an alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing and supporting facilities. This account provides seed 

money for housing privatization initiatives. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,780,000 for the Family Housing 

Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2014. This amount is $4,000 

below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget 

request. 

CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $150,801,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 122,536,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 122,536,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 122,536,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This account provides funding for design and construction of fullscale chemical disposal facilities and associated projects to upgrade 

installation support facilities and infrastructure required to support the Chemical Demilitarization Program. This account was established starting in fiscal year 2005 to comply with section 141(b) 

of the fiscal year 2003 National Defense Authorization Act. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $122,536,000 for chemical demilitarization construction projects for fiscal year 2014, a decrease of 

$28,265,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to 

the budget request. 

The Committee continues to urge the Department to take all necessary and appropriate steps to dispose of the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile by the 2012 Chemical Weapons Convention deadline 

and, under no circumstances, later than 2017 consistent with section 8119 of Public Law 110–116. In light of the need for the Department to carry out its mission promptly and safely, it will need 

to provide close oversight over the execution of contracts at the 

chemical demilitarization sites to ensure funds are spent prudently 

and efficiently. The Committee will continue to monitor closely the 

Department’s compliance with both deadlines. 
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BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT 1990 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $408,856,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... ........................... 

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

Committee recommendation ................................................................. ........................... 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT 2005 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $126,530,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... ........................... 

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

Committee recommendation ................................................................. ........................... 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... $451,357,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 451,357,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 451,357,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Section 2711 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 

Year 2013 (Public Law 112–239) consolidated the Base Closure Account 1990 and the Base Closure Account 2005 into a single Department of Defense Base Closure Account. The Base Closure Account provides for cleanup and disposal of property consistent with 

the four closure rounds required by the base closure acts of 1988 

and 1990, and with the 2005 closure round required by the Defense 

Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note). 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends a total of $451,357,000 for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account for fiscal year 2014, 

equal to the budget request. Funds provided for fiscal year 2014 

are for environmental cleanup and ongoing operations and maintenance. 

BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT ENVIRONMENTAL AND MAINTENANCE

OVERVIEW

From fiscal year 1990 through fiscal year 2013, a total of 

$26,063,239,000 has been appropriated for the maintenance and 

environmental cleanup of military installations closed or realigned 

under prior BRAC rounds. The cumulative amount appropriated for 

these BRAC activities, combined with the Committee recommendation for fiscal year 2014, is $26,514,596,000. 

In appropriating these funds, the Committee continues to provide 

the Department with broad flexibility to allocate funds by service, 

function, and installation. The following table displays the total 

amount appropriated for each round of prior base closures, including amounts recommended for fiscal year 2014 for maintenance 

and environmental cleanup. 
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BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT 

[Total legacy BRAC environmental and caretaker funding for fiscal year 1990 through fiscal year 2014] 

1990–2012 

Fiscal year 

Total 2013 

enacted 2

2014 

Committee 

recommendation 

Part I ..................................................... $2,684,577,000 ( 1 ) ( 1 ) $2,684,577,000 

Part II .................................................... 4,915,636,000 ( 1 ) ( 1 ) 4,915,636,000 

Part III ................................................... 7,269,267,000 ( 1 ) ( 1 ) 7,269,267,000 

Part IV ................................................... 10,784,903,000 $408,856,000 ( 1 ) 11,193,759,000 

Consolidated 3 ....................................... .............................. ( 1 ) $451,357,000 451,357,000 

Total ........................................ 25,654,383,000 408,856,000 451,357,000 26,514,596,000 

1 Not applicable. 

2 Includes across the board reductions in sections 3001 and 3004. 

3 Consolidated account includes BRAC 1990 and BRAC 2005 funding. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 101. The Committee includes a provision that restricts payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for work, except in 

cases of contracts for environmental restoration at base closure 

sites. 

SEC. 102. The Committee includes a provision that permits the 

use of funds for the hire of passenger motor vehicles. 

SEC. 103. The Committee includes a provision that permits the 

use of funds for defense access roads. 

SEC. 104. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits construction of new bases inside the continental United States for 

which specific appropriations have not been made. 

SEC. 105. The Committee includes a provision that limits the use 

of funds for purchase of land or land easements. 

SEC. 106. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

use of funds to acquire land, prepare a site, or install utilities for 

any family housing except housing for which funds have been made 

available. 

SEC. 107. The Committee includes a provision that limits the use 

of minor construction funds to transfer or relocate activities among 

installations. 

SEC. 108. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

procurement of steel unless American producers, fabricators, and 

manufacturers have been allowed to compete. 

SEC. 109. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits payments of real property taxes in foreign nations. 

SEC. 110. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits construction of new bases overseas without prior notification. 

SEC. 111. The Committee includes a provision that establishes a 

threshold for American preference of $500,000 relating to architect 

and engineering services for overseas projects. 

SEC. 112. The Committee includes a provision that establishes 

preference for American contractors for military construction in the 

United States territories and possessions in the Pacific, and on 

Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Sea. 

SEC. 113. The Committee includes a provision that requires notification of military exercises involving construction in excess of 

$100,000. 
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SEC. 114. The Committee includes a provision that limits obligations during the last 2 months of the fiscal year. 

SEC. 115. The Committee includes a provision that permits funds 

appropriated in prior years to be available for construction authorized during the current session of Congress. 

SEC. 116. The Committee includes a provision that permits the 

use of expired or lapsed funds to pay the cost of supervision for any 

project being completed with lapsed funds. 

SEC. 117. The Committee includes a provision that permits obligation of funds from more than 1 fiscal year to execute a construction project, provided that the total obligation for such project is 

consistent with the total amount appropriated for the project. 

SEC. 118. The Committee includes a provision that allows transfer of proceeds from earlier base closure accounts to the continuing 

base closure account (1990, parts I–IV). 

SEC. 119. The Committee includes a provision that permits the 

transfer of funds from Family Housing Construction accounts to 

the DOD Family Housing Improvement Fund and from Military 

Construction accounts to the DOD Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. 

SEC. 120. The Committee includes a provision that provides 

transfer authority to the Homeowners Assistance Fund. 

SEC. 121. The Committee includes a provision that requires all 

acts making appropriations for military construction be the sole 

funding source of all operation and maintenance for family housing, 

including flag and general officer quarters, and limits the repair on 

flag and general officer quarters to $35,000 per unit per year without prior notification to the congressional defense committees. 

SEC. 122. The Committee includes a provision that provides authority to expend funds from the ‘‘Ford Island Improvement’’ account. 

SEC. 123. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

expenditure of funds at installations or for projects no longer necessary as a result of BRAC 2005. 

SEC. 124. The Committee includes a provision that allows the 

transfer of expired funds to the Foreign Currency Fluctuation, Construction, Defense Account. 

SEC. 125. The Committee includes a provision that allows the reprogramming of military construction and family housing construction funds among projects and activities within the account in 

which they are funded. 

SEC. 126. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

use of funds in this title for planning and design and construction 

of projects at Arlington National Cemetery. 

SEC. 127. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

use of funds in this act for decommissioning the Combined Heat 

and Power Plant at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska, pending a review by the Government Accountability Office. 
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TITLE II 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

HEARINGS

The Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies held one hearing related to the fiscal 

year 2014 Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] budget request on 

April 18, 2013. The subcommittee heard testimony from the Honorable Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommendation includes $147,888,328,000 for 

the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2014, including 

$84,461,636,000 in mandatory spending and $63,426,692,000 in 

discretionary spending. The Committee also recommends 

$55,634,227,000 in advance appropriations for veterans medical 

care for fiscal year 2015. 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Veterans Administration was established on July 21, 1930, 

as an independent agency by Executive Order 5398, in accordance 

with the Act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 1016). This act authorized 

the President to consolidate and coordinate Federal agencies specially created for or concerned with the administration of laws providing benefits to veterans, including the Veterans’ Bureau, the Bureau of Pensions, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer 

Soldiers. On March 15, 1989, the Veterans Administration was elevated to Cabinet-level status as the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

The VA’s mission is to serve America’s veterans and their families as their principal advocate in ensuring they receive the care, 

support, and recognition they have earned in service to the Nation. 

As of September 30, 2012, there were an estimated 22.3 million living veterans, with 22.2 million of them residing in the United 

States and Puerto Rico. There were an estimated 26.5 million dependents (spouses and dependent children) of living veterans in the 

United States and Puerto Rico, and there were 570,000 survivors 

of deceased veterans receiving VA survivor benefits in the United 

States and Puerto Rico. Thus, more than 49.3 million people, or 

15.5 percent of the total estimated resident population of the 

United States and Puerto Rico, were recipients or potential recipients of veterans benefits from the Federal Government. The VA’s 

operating units include the Veterans Benefits Administration, Vet-
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erans Health Administration, National Cemetery Administration, 

and staff support offices. 

The Veterans Benefits Administration [VBA] provides an integrated program of nonmedical veterans benefits. The VBA administers a broad range of benefits to veterans and other eligible beneficiaries through 56 regional offices and a records processing center 

in St. Louis, Missouri. The benefits provided include: compensation 

for service-connected disabilities; pensions for wartime, needy, and 

totally disabled veterans; vocational rehabilitation assistance; educational and training assistance; home buying assistance; estate 

protection services for veterans under legal disability; information 

and assistance through personalized contacts; and six life insurance programs. 

The Veterans Health Administration [VHA] develops, maintains, 

and operates a national healthcare delivery system for eligible veterans; carries out a program of education and training of 

healthcare personnel; conducts medical research and development; 

and furnishes health services to members of the Armed Forces during periods of war or national emergency. A system of 152 hospitals, 1,208 outpatient clinics and Vet Centers, 133 nursing 

homes, and 107 VA residential rehabilitation treatment programs 

is maintained to meet the VA’s medical mission. 

The National Cemetery Administration [NCA] provides for the 

interment of the remains of eligible deceased servicemembers and 

discharged veterans in any national cemetery with available grave 

space; permanently maintains these graves; provides headstones 

and markers for the graves of eligible persons in national and private cemeteries; administers the grant program for aid to States in 

establishing, expanding, or improving State veterans cemeteries; 

and provides certificates to families of deceased veterans recognizing their contributions and service to the Nation. The National 

Cemetery Administration operates 131 national cemeteries and 33 

soldiers’ lots and monument sites. 

Staff support offices include the Office of Inspector General, 

Boards of Contract Appeals and Veterans Appeals, and General Administration offices, which support the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary for Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, 

Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, and General Counsel. 

CLAIMS BACKLOG

The backlog of veterans compensation claims for service-related 

disabilities has reached crisis proportions. The Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] reported 816,839 pending claims as of June 10, 

2013, of which 66 percent have been pending for more than 125 

days and are considered to be backlogged. The Committee has 

worked with the VA over the past several years to provide funding 

to hire additional claims processors and to expedite the digitization 

of veterans medical records, but the backlog has continued to grow 

despite these efforts. 

The problems the VA is facing today are the result of many factors and have been building for years. They are the product of an 

antiquated paper-based system; an increase in the number of conditions and the complexity of claims being filed; a sharp spike in 

supplemental claims due to the expansion of medical conditions eli-
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gible for compensation as a result of Agent Orange exposure; and 

delays in the transfer of paper records from the Department of Defense [DOD] to the VA. To his credit, the current VA Secretary has 

made transforming the claims processing system and moving the 

VA into the 21st century a top priority, and in the past year, both 

VA and DOD have implemented a number of initiatives to speed 

the processing of claims. This includes accelerating the deployment 

of VA’s paperless claims system, Veterans Benefits Management 

System [VBMS], to all 56 Regional Offices. The Committee has responded by funding every dollar and more requested by the Administration to improve claims processing. For example, the fiscal year 

2014 request included $136,400,000 to digitize all of the VA’s current paper records of veterans. The bill fully funds the request. 

This is significant because 61 percent of current claims are supplemental claims for existing disability compensation. 

However, it is clear that problems persist, and more needs to be 

done to ensure that veterans are receiving timely access to the benefits they have earned. To that end, the bill includes a 10-point action plan to give VA additional tools to address the backlog and 

strengthen accountability to Congress by enhancing equipment and 

access to electronic medical records, and by strengthening training, 

oversight, and accountability. The Committee notes that this plan 

is focused not only on production but also on accuracy in an effort 

to ensure veterans receive fair compensation at the outset and do 

not encounter additional delays by having to appeal decisions. 

The plan includes the following elements: 

—Provides $20,000,000 above the request to upgrade computer 

hardware, such as servers, at Regional Offices to handle the 

advanced program requirements of VBMS. The paperless 

claims system is scheduled to be installed in all VA Regional 

Offices by the end of June 2013. Hardware upgrades are needed to achieve maximum performance of the system. —Provides an additional $10,000,000 for targeted overtime and 

training for claims processors as needed to increase production 

and help eliminate the claims backlog. 

—Directs the VA to increase training of claims processors to 

achieve not only expedited production but also to ensure quality and accuracy to reduce claims appeals. Additionally, training programs are to be accompanied by regular testing and 

monitoring of poorly performing Regional Offices to identify 

and remediate performance problems. 

—Directs the VA to provide Quality Review Teams and to conduct spot audits at Regional Offices to assess the performance 

of the claims processing operations and flag any management 

or operational weaknesses. 

—Directs the VA to create Centers of Excellence at selected Regional Offices for certain types of complex claims, such as 

claims for PTSD or TBI compensation. With the VBMS 

paperless claims system, these centers could use their expertise to field targeted claims from across the Nation. 

—Directs the VA to have the data management capability to receive all DOD records in an electronic format by the end of calendar year 2013. The Defense Department [DOD] is implementing a program to have all service treatment records 
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digitized and sent electronically to VA by the end of 2014. DOD 

must accelerate this effort to achieve full electronic transmission of records by the end of 2013, and VA must be prepared to accept them. 

—Requires the VA to provide monthly reports to the Committees 

on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on performance 

measures for each Regional Office, including the number of 

backlogged claims, the average number of days to complete a 

claim, and error rates. 

—Requires the VA to submit quarterly reports that include the 

number of claims personnel in each Regional Office, corrective 

action taken to remedy any problems at poorly performing offices, training programs undertaken by Regional Offices, and 

Quality Review Team audits performed during the quarter. 

—Directs the VA Inspector General in coordination with the 

DOD Inspector General to examine the processes and procedures involved in the transmission of medical and personnel 

records from DOD to VA to identify any problem areas and 

provide recommendations for improvements. 

—Provides $88,294,000 for the Board of Veterans Appeals, 

$12,862,000 over the request, to hire additional personnel to 

address the backlog of appeals. 

The Committee recognizes there is no silver bullet that will solve 

the claims backlog overnight, but the Committee is committed to 

using every tool available to it to assist the VA in expediting the 

processing of claims and to ensure accuracy and oversight of the 

process. 

Budget Justifications.—Congressional budget justifications are 

developed each year by the Department to provide a more detailed 

explanation and supplemental information on the budget submission for a given fiscal year. The Committee utilizes this information 

to effectively and efficiently evaluate resource requirements and 

proposals requested by the Administration. The Committee is concerned the justifications continue to lack specificity and the degree 

of detail needed to ensure informed and timely evaluation of requested funds and proper oversight of a Department the size of the 

VA. The Committee has included specific directions in the appropriate place within this report outlining the type of details future 

justifications should include. 

Military and Civilian Skills Translation.—Currently, most 

servicemembers do not transition to civilian life with the necessary 

civilian certifications for the job functions they completed in the 

military. The Department of Defense has traditionally viewed this 

as a retention issue, but in the face of looming force reductions, 

this is an immediate problem. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act took 

the first step in addressing this shortfall by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Department of 

Defense and Department of Labor, to examine the issue. 

The Committee strongly urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to accelerate these efforts and ensure that as servicemembers 

separate, they possess either the credentials or precertification 

exam credit for the civilian job functions for which they are qualified. 
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Veterans Job Corps Initiative.—High unemployment rates for 

veterans transitioning from Active Duty service to the civilian 

workforce remain a major concern for the Committee. The Administration and the VA have taken a number of steps to incentivize the 

hiring of veterans by the private sector. Of note, the Administration has proposed a Veterans Job Corps Initiative to help returning 

veterans find a pathway to civilian employment. The Committee 

strongly supports this initiative and urges Congress to authorize it 

at the earliest possible opportunity. The Committee also encourages VA to collaborate with the Department of Labor to address 

the nationwide shortage of clinical laboratory technologists and 

technicians by targeting grants to community colleges and vocational schools to provide training for veterans to fill these key 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math [STEM] job categories. 

Open-Air Burn Pits.—The Committee is concerned about the pace 

of establishing a planned VA registry of service members exposed 

to hazardous pollutants as a result of open-air burn pits in Iraq 

and Afghanistan. The Dignified Burial and Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 requires the VA to establish the registry by 

January 2014. As part of developing the registry, the VA is soliciting input from veterans through a Web-based questionnaire to report health concerns related to burn pit exposure. The Committee 

urges the VA to increase its outreach to veterans to inform them 

and their families about the registry by employing both traditional 

and nontraditional forms of communication, including a Web portal 

on the VA’s Web site. The VA should also work with the Department of Defense to educate current service members about the potential health consequences of exposure to open burn pits in theater. The Committee directs the VA to provide the Committees on 

Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 60 days of enactment of this act a detailed implementation plan and timeline for 

the registry which should include a detailed outreach program to 

inform veterans about the registry and solicit input from them. The 

Department should also provide the Committees an explanation of 

its plans to inform VA physicians about the findings of the registry 

and incorporate those findings into the disability claims program. 

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $73,071,831,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 84,621,534,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 84,621,534,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 84,621,534,000 

ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

The Veterans Benefits Administration [VBA] is responsible for 

the payment of compensation and pension benefits to eligible service-connected disabled veterans, as well as education benefits and 

housing loan guarantees. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $84,621,534,000 for the Veterans 

Benefits Administration. This amount is composed of 

$71,248,171,000 for Compensation and pensions; $13,135,898,000 

for Readjustment benefits; $77,567,000 for Veterans insurance and 
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indemnities; $158,430,000 for the Veterans housing benefit program fund administrative expenses; $5,000 for the Vocational rehabilitation loans program account, with $354,000 for administrative 

expenses; and $1,109,000 for the Native American veteran housing 

loan program account. 

COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $60,599,855,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 71,248,171,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 71,248,171,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 71,248,171,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Compensation is payable to living veterans who have suffered 

impairment of earning power from service-connected disabilities. 

The amount of compensation is based upon the impact of disabilities on a veteran’s earning capacity. Death compensation or dependency and indemnity compensation is payable to the surviving 

spouses and dependents of veterans whose deaths occur while on 

active duty or result from service-connected disabilities. A clothing 

allowance may also be provided for service-connected veterans who 

use a prosthetic or orthopedic device. In fiscal year 2014, the Department estimates it will obligate $65,440,857,000 for payments to 

3,846,018 veterans, 364,564 survivors, and 1,206 dependents receiving special benefits. 

Pensions are an income security benefit payable to needy wartime veterans who are precluded from gainful employment due to 

nonservice-connected disabilities which render them permanently 

and totally disabled. Public Law 107–103, the Veterans Education 

and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001, restored the automatic presumption of permanent and total nonservice connected disability 

for purposes of awarding a pension to veterans age 65 and older, 

subject to the income limitations that apply to all pensioners. 

Death pensions are payable to needy surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime veterans. The rate payable for both disability and death pensions is determined on the basis of the annual 

income of the veteran or their survivors. In fiscal year 2014, the 

Department estimates that the Pensions program will provide benefits to 314,706 veterans and 202,226 survivors totaling 

$5,584,256,000. 

The Compensation and Pensions program funds certain burial 

benefits on behalf of eligible deceased veterans. These benefits provide the purchase and transportation costs for headstones and 

markers, graveliners, and pre-placed crypts; and provides partial 

reimbursement for privately purchased outer burial receptacles. In 

fiscal year 2014, the Department estimates the Compensation and 

Pensions program will obligate $223,058,000 providing burial benefits. This funding will provide 49,221 burial allowances, 25,538 burial plot allowances, 26,091 service-connected death awards, 500,002 

burial flags, 344,826 headstones or markers, and 63,508 

graveliners or reimbursement for privately purchased outer burial 

receptacles. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $71,248,171,000 for Compensation 

and pensions. This is an increase of $10,648,316,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

The appropriation includes $9,232,000 in payments to the General operating expenses, veterans benefits administration; Medical 

support and compliance; and Information technology systems accounts for expenses related to implementing provisions of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, the Veterans’ Benefits Act 

of 1992, the Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994, and the 

Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996. 

Military Sexual Trauma.—The Committee notes that in July 

2010, the VA relaxed evidentiary standards for combat veterans 

with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD]. In doing so, the VA 

acknowledged that it is often difficult for many veterans to produce 

documentation verifying a specific stressor. Moving forward, the 

Committee urges the VBA to take similar steps to formally relax 

evidentiary standards for military sexual trauma victims for whom 

PTSD has been recognized as a frequently occurring consequence. 

The Committee also notes that in recent Congressional testimony, 

VBA acknowledged the need to improve the process for determining 

military sexual trauma cases. Subsequently, VBA testified that it 

would begin reviewing denied military sexual trauma cases in 

which PTSD was the condition claimed by the veteran. Within 90 

days after enactment of this act, the Committee directs the VBA 

to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress an update on the status of this review as well as data on 

the number of denied claims it has reviewed and expects to review. 

READJUSTMENT BENEFITS

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $12,023,458,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 13,135,898,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 13,135,898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 13,135,898,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Readjustment benefits appropriation finances the education 

and training of veterans and servicemembers under chapters 30, 

31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42 and 43 of title 38, United 

States Code. These benefits include the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program (Montgomery GI bill) and the Post 9/ 

11 Educational Assistance Program. Basic benefits are funded 

through appropriations made to the readjustment benefits appropriation and by transfers from the Department of Defense. This account also finances vocational rehabilitation, specially adapted 

housing grants, specially adapted automobile grants for certain disabled veterans, and educational assistance allowances for eligible 

dependents of those veterans who died from service-connected 

causes or who have a total permanent service-connected disability, 

as well as dependents of servicemembers who were captured or 

missing in action. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $13,135,898,000 for Readjustment 

benefits. This is an increase of $1,112,440,000 above the fiscal year 

2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

Education Counseling Services.—The Committee is encouraged 

that the Department is now required to develop a comprehensive 

policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on 

institutions of higher learning as mandated in Public Law 112–249. 

However, the Committee remains concerned that a majority of veterans receiving education benefits provided by the Department is 

still not requesting education counseling services available to them 

pursuant to section 3697A of title 38, United States Code. No later 

than 180 days after enactment of this act, the Committee directs 

the Secretary to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress regarding the Department’s education counseling services provided to veterans. This report should 

include: (1) an assessment of what efforts the Department has already undertaken to improve outreach and data collection for veterans’ educational counseling and expand the availability of such 

counseling to veterans pursuant to Public Law 112–249; (2) an 

evaluation of the effectiveness of these efforts to reach more veterans with this counseling and improve the data on institutions of 

higher learning available to them; and (3) an examination of the 

feasibility of providing education counseling to all veterans in an 

efficient and affordable manner to ensure they understand the type 

of education benefits and services available to them, unless an individual veteran requests not to receive such counseling, and a proposal as to how this expanded counseling could be implemented by 

the Department. 

VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $104,600,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 77,567,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 77,567,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 77,567,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Veterans insurance and indemnities appropriation consists 

of the former appropriations for military and naval insurance, applicable to World War I veterans; National Service Life Insurance, 

applicable to certain World War II veterans; servicemen’s indemnities, applicable to Korean conflict veterans; and veterans mortgage life insurance to individuals who have received a grant for 

specially adapted housing. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $77,567,000 for Veterans insurance 

and indemnities. This is a decrease of $27,033,000 below the fiscal 

year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. The Department estimates there will be 6,924,298 policies in force in fiscal 

year 2014 with a value of $1,344,419,710,000. 
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VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND

Program account Administrative 

expenses 

Appropriations, 2013 ....................................................................................................... $184,859,000 $157,606,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ................................................................................................... ............................ 158,430,000 

House allowance ............................................................................................................. ............................ 158,430,000 

Committee recommendation ........................................................................................... ............................ 158,430,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Veterans housing benefit program fund provides for all costs 

associated with the VA’s direct and guaranteed housing loan programs, with the exception of the Native American veteran housing 

loan program. 

VA loan guaranties are made to servicemembers, veterans, reservists, and unremarried surviving spouses for the purchase of 

homes, condominiums, and manufactured homes, and for refinancing loans. VA guarantees part of the total loan, permitting the 

purchaser to obtain a mortgage with a competitive interest rate, 

even without a downpayment, if the lender agrees. The VA requires that a downpayment be made for a manufactured home. 

With a VA guaranty, the lender is protected against loss up to the 

amount of the guaranty if the borrower fails to repay the loan. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends such sums as may be necessary for 

funding subsidy payments, and $158,430,000 for administrative expenses for fiscal year 2014. Bill language limits gross obligations 

for direct loans for specially adapted housing to $500,000. 

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Program account Administrative 

expenses 

Appropriations, 2013 ....................................................................................................... $19,000 $346,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ................................................................................................... 5,000 354,000 

House allowance ............................................................................................................. 5,000 354,000 

Committee recommendation ........................................................................................... 5,000 354,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Vocational rehabilitation loans program account covers the 

cost of direct loans for vocational rehabilitation of eligible veterans 

and, in addition, includes administrative expenses necessary to 

carry out the direct loan program. Loans of up to $1,108 (based on 

the indexed chapter 31 subsistence allowance rate) are currently 

available to service-connected disabled veterans enrolled in vocational rehabilitation programs, as provided under 38 U.S.C. chapter 

31, when the veteran is temporarily in need of additional assistance. Repayment is made in 10 monthly installments, without interest, through deductions from future payments of compensation, 

pension, subsistence allowance, educational assistance allowance, 

or retirement pay. Virtually all loans are repaid in full and most 

in less than 1 year. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $5,000 for program costs and 

$354,000 for administrative expenses for the Vocational rehabilitation loans program account. The administrative expenses may be 

paid to the General operating expenses, veterans benefits administration account. Bill language is included limiting program direct 

loans to $2,500,000. It is estimated that the VA will make 2,738 

loans in fiscal year 2014, with an average amount of $913. 

NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $1,088,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,109,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 1,109,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,109,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Native American veteran housing loan program is authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, section 3761 to provide direct loans 

to Native American veterans living on trust lands. The loans are 

available to purchase, construct, or improve homes to be occupied 

as veteran residences, or to refinance a loan previously made under 

this program in order to lower the interest rate. The principal 

amount of a loan under this authority generally may not exceed 

$417,000; however, in some locations this limit may be higher depending on median area home prices. Veterans pay a funding fee 

of 1.25 percent of the loan amount, although veterans with a service-connected disability are exempt from paying the fee. Before a 

direct loan can be made, the veteran’s tribal organization must sign 

a memorandum of understanding with the VA regarding the terms 

and conditions of the loan. The Native American Veteran Housing 

Loan Program began as a pilot program in 1993 and was made permanent by Public Law 109–233, the Veterans Housing Opportunity 

and Benefits Act of 2006. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $1,109,000 for administrative expenses associated with this program. This is $21,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $53,287,887,000 

Advance appropriations, 2014 .............................................................. 54,462,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 743,164,000 

House allowance, 2014 .......................................................................... 585,664,000 

Committee recommendation, 2014 ....................................................... 710,664,000 

Budget estimate, advance appropriation, 2015 ................................... 55,634,227,000 

House allowance, advance appropriation, 2015 .................................. 55,634,227,000 

Committee recommendation, advance appropriation, 2015 ............... 55,634,227,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $27,000,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

The Veterans Health Administration [VHA] operates the largest 

Federal medical care delivery system in the country, with 152 hos-
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pitals, 1,208 outpatient clinics and Vet Centers, 133 nursing 

homes, and 107 VA residential rehabilitation treatment programs. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections 

Fund [MCCF] was established by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 

(Public Law 105–33). In fiscal year 2004, Public Law 108–199 allowed the Department to deposit first-party and pharmaceutical copayments; third-party insurance payments and enhanced-use collections; long-term care co-payments; Compensated Work Therapy 

Program collections; Compensation and Pension Living Expenses 

Program collections; and Parking Program fees into the MCCF. 

The Parking Program provides funds for the construction, alteration, and acquisition (by purchase or lease) of parking garages at 

VA medical facilities authorized by 38 U.S.C. 8109. The Secretary 

is required under certain circumstances to establish and collect fees 

for the use of such garages and parking facilities. Receipts from the 

parking fees are to be deposited into the MCCF and are used for 

medical services activities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2013, the Committee provided $54,462,000,000 in 

advance appropriations for the VA’s medical care accounts for fiscal 

year 2014. This included $43,557,000,000 for Medical services; 

$6,033,000,000 for Medical support and compliance; and 

$4,872,000,000 for Medical facilities. The Committee also includes 

an Administrative Provision allowing the Department to carry forward into fiscal year 2015 certain amounts provided as an advance 

for fiscal year 2014. For fiscal year 2014, the Committee recommends an additional $25,000,000 for Medical services and 

$100,000,000 for Medical facilities. Additionally, the Committee 

recommendation includes $585,664,000 for Medical and prosthetic 

research. Medical care collections are expected to be 

$2,485,000,000. The recommendation also includes an advance appropriation of $55,634,227,000 for veterans medical care for fiscal 

year 2015. 

Advance Appropriations Budgeting.—The Committee remains 

supportive of providing advance appropriations for the three veterans medical care accounts. The intent of advance appropriations 

is to provide timely and predictable funding for veterans medical 

care and provide hospitals in the field certainty as clinical hiring 

decisions are made. The medical care budget is formed primarily 

by an actuarial analysis which factors in numerous data points including current and projected veteran population, enrollment projections, and case mix changes associated with current veteran patients. Due to the fact that medical care funding is provided a year 

in advance and that healthcare is dynamic in nature, the Department updates the actuarial model after the advance is provided, 

thus enabling the Department to make necessary changes in the 

following budget submission. The Committee appreciates this process and understands that the intention is to provide a clearer picture of medical needs. Last year, the Committee directed that the 

fiscal year 2014 Department of Veterans Affairs budget justifications include explanations on what data was modified for the actuarial projections and how those changes produced savings or increased resource requirements. This year, the VA is requesting an 
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additional $157,500,000 for the Medical services account. However, 

the justification accompanying the budget request provides few details regarding the modified data. Absent detailed budget justification, it is impossible for the Committee to assess the merits of the 

request. It is imperative that the Department provide detailed explanations of the request in future budget submissions, beginning 

with fiscal year 2015. Additionally, the Department is directed to 

include in its budget justifications actual operational savings 

achieved in the previous 2 fiscal years so that a comparison can be 

made between actual and estimated savings. 

Allocation of Medical Funding.—The Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation [VERA] serves as the mechanism by which VA allocates funding appropriated to the three medical care accounts to 

the Veterans Integrated Service Networks [VISN] and to the medical centers. The Committee remains concerned about the transparency of this process and is specifically concerned about the 

amount of funding retained at headquarters or at the VISNs. In 

order to ensure proper oversight is maintained and the Committee 

has specific information to ensure the medical centers are receiving 

the proper allocations, the Committee directs the Veterans Health 

Administration to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 30 days after VA 

allocates the medical care appropriations to the VISNs which identifies: (1) the amount of general purpose funding allocated to each 

VISN; (2) the amount of funding retained by central headquarters 

for specific purposes, with amounts identified for each purpose; and 

(3) the amount of funding retained by each VISN before allocating 

it to the medical centers, identifying separately the amounts retained for purposes such as network operations, network initiatives, and emergencies. 

AREAS OF INTEREST

VA Nursing Academy.—The Committee commends the VA for addressing the nursing shortage through the Veterans Affairs Nursing Academy. This pilot program established partnerships with 

competitively selected nursing schools to expand the number of 

teaching faculty in VA facilities and affiliated nursing schools in 

order to increase student enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs. The Committee notes the VA’s realization of a net-positive 

value for the pilot overall and urges the VA to continue its collaboration with the Department of Defense through the Uniformed 

Services University of the Health Services [USUHS] by providing 

nurse faculty and nursing students in the graduate nursing education programs through the external evaluation period. 

Office of Inspector General Findings.—The Committee is concerned by the VA’s response to findings resulting from Office of Inspector General [OIG] investigations at the Department’s 

healthcare facilities. To cite just one example, past findings at the 

G.V. ‘‘Sonny’’ Montgomery VA Medical Center [VAMC] in Jackson, 

Mississippi, were not appropriately resolved. The Committee commends the Department for taking steps to establish new leadership 

at the Medical Center and charging them to make the necessary 

changes in order to provide the best possible care to veterans 

served at the facility. However, concern remains among patients 
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and families regarding the quality of care and management provided at that facility. Therefore, the Secretary is directed to provide 

a report within 180 days of enactment of the act to the Committees 

on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the resolution of 

these past issues at the Montgomery VAMC. Because this is not 

isolated to the Montgomery VAMC, the Committee also directs the 

Secretary to develop a process for reviewing progress on implementing recommendations made subsequent to any OIG investigation and report. The Secretary is directed to provide a report within 180 days of enactment of the act to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the development of such 

a process. 

Office of Health Information/Office of Informatics and Analytics.—Last year, the Department was directed to provide the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report 

detailing the findings of an internal VA review regarding potential 

duplication of functions in the Office of Health Information and the 

Office of Informatics and Analytics. To date, the Committee has not 

received this report and directs the Department to provide this review within 14 days after enactment of this act. 

Historical Artifacts.—The Department of Veterans Affairs maintains historic buildings nationwide which house documents, photographs, and artifacts that are not maintained at the National Archives and are stored in various VA facilities throughout the country under conditions that do not meet Federal curation requirements and which are not routinely accessible to the public and researchers. The Committee supports efforts by the Veterans Health 

Administration to take steps to improve storage conditions as well 

as public access to these historic artifacts. The Committee encourages the Department to establish training programs for VA personnel on proper maintenance of these artifacts. 

MEDICAL SERVICES

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $41,516,562,000 

Advance appropriations, 2014 .............................................................. 43,557,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 157,500,000 

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

Committee recommendation, 2014 ....................................................... 25,000,000 

Budget estimate, advance appropriation, 2015 ................................... 45,015,527,000 

House allowance, advance appropriation, 2015 .................................. 45,015,527,000 

Committee recommendation, advance appropriation, 2015 ............... 45,015,527,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $21,000,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical services account provides for medical services of enrolled eligible veterans and certain dependent beneficiaries in VA 

medical centers, VA outpatient clinics, contract hospitals, State 

homes, and outpatient programs on a fee basis. Hospital and outpatient care is also provided by the private sector for certain dependents and survivors of veterans under the civilian health and 

medical programs for the VA. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2013, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $43,557,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. The recommendation for fiscal year 2014 includes an additional $25,000,000 instead 

of $157,500,000 requested by the Administration for the Medical 

services account. As noted previously in the report, the justification 

accompanying the budget request provides few details regarding 

the data and assumptions that were modified in the updated actuarial model projection. Absent this data, the Committee cannot accurately assess the merits of an additional request. The Committee 

also notes that the Department routinely carries forward significant funds from one fiscal year to the next and directs that any of 

funding carried forward from fiscal year 2013 be applied to unanticipated needs. In addition, the VA has the authority to retain copayments and third-party collections, estimated to total 

$2,485,000,000 in fiscal year 2014. 

The Committee recommendation also includes an advance appropriation of $45,015,527,000 for medical services for fiscal year 2015. 

This is $1,458,527,000 above the level for fiscal year 2014 and 

equal to the fiscal year 2015 budget request. 

The fiscal year 2014 appropriation includes $6,974,224,000 for 

mental healthcare; $83,203,000 for suicide prevention; 

$4,059,200,000 to provide medical care to Afghanistan and Iraq 

war veterans; $245,000,000 for readjustment counseling services at 

Vet Centers (a $15,000,000 increase over the original budget request); $2,478,000,000 for prosthetics; $421,900,000 in gender specific healthcare for women veterans; and $1,392,742,000 for specific 

homeless veterans programs. The Committee acknowledges the increase requested by the President for these selected programs, but 

will be closely monitoring each quarter to ensure that adequate 

funding is being allocated to VA hospitals to meet rising demand 

and to reduce wait times. 

Rural Health.—The Committee is encouraged by the VA’s recent 

efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for our Nation’s 

rural veterans. However, far too many of these veterans encounter 

significant barriers that hinder access to the care they need. Therefore, the Committee strongly urges the VA to improve the accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of care for rural veterans by 

more aggressively focusing attention and resources on contracting 

with local private providers when appropriate, particularly in the 

area of mental health; improving accessibility to Vet Centers and 

the critical readjustment counseling and care they provide; and expanding the VHA telemedicine program, which would allow services to be brought to more veterans’ homes or local clinics while 

providing a savings through a reduction in transportation costs. 

The Committee recognizes the ongoing challenges of the VA to 

recruit and retain highly qualified healthcare professionals, particularly mental health professionals and those in rural areas. Subsequent staffing shortages ultimately lead to higher out-of-pocket 

costs for veterans as well as decreased quality of care. The Committee urges the VHA to expand partnerships with other Federal 

agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services 

and the Indian Health Service, to draw upon the collective re-
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sources of these agencies, to explore additional ways to collaborate 

at the Federal, State, and local levels, and to fully utilize technological advances that bring care closer to home for more rural 

Americans. Additionally, the Committee urges VHA to work collaboratively with these agencies on workforce issues and to thoroughly evaluate and aggressively deploy innovative approaches to 

recruiting and retaining quality physicians, surgeons, and other 

healthcare professionals, particularly mental health professionals 

and those in rural areas. 

Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas.— The Committee recognizes that Public Law 111–163 took a number 

of meaningful steps to enhance care for veterans, including authorization of a grant program that will allow State veterans agencies 

and veterans service organizations to provide better transportation 

options for rural veterans seeking care at a VA facility. The Committee notes that, although this legislation was signed into law 3 

years ago, the final rules for the grant program have yet to be published, and no funds have been awarded. The Committee is concerned further delay in implementation of this grant program will 

further impede rural veterans from receiving the critical services 

they need. Therefore, the Committee directs the Department to expedite this process and publish the final rule as soon as possible. 

Additionally, the Committee directs the Department to report to 

the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no 

later than 90 days after enactment of this act progress made in 

publishing and implementing this rule. 

National Centers for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.—The Committee remains very concerned with the number of veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD]. Over the past 

several years, the Committee has provided funding for numerous 

mental health initiatives to increase healthcare services for those 

suffering from PTSD. The fiscal year 2014 recommendation includes an additional $3,000,000 over the fiscal year 2014 budget estimate for the VA’s National Centers for Post Traumatic Stress 

Disorder to establish a brain tissue bank which will allow VA researchers to facilitate cutting edge PTSD research and to develop 

a PTSD outreach program designed to reach veterans who reside 

in rural or highly rural areas. 

Access to Care.—Hawaii and Alaska present unique challenges 

for VA in delivering timely healthcare. For instance, if VA does not 

provide a particular healthcare service within the VHA system, Hawaii and Alaska veterans are often directed to fly thousands of 

miles to a VA hospital within the continental United States, regardless of whether adequate healthcare may exist within the 

State through a local provider. The Committee remains concerned 

that the extensive travel requirements, coupled with lengthy delays 

scheduling this travel, create unusual hardships on Hawaii and 

Alaska veterans. VA has reported it is making progress in addressing these unique problems through the ‘‘Care Closer to Home Program.’’ The Committee encourages VA to continue these efforts and 

will continue to monitor its progress. Therefore, no later than February 1, 2014, (and subsequently thereafter with the submission of 

future budget requests) the Department is directed to provide to 

the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a re-
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port on the number of Hawaii and Alaska veterans who were directed to travel to a VA facility in another State for medical care 

in fiscal year and calendar year 2013; the number of veterans who 

actually traveled to that facility during fiscal and calendar year 

2013; and the Department’s plans and goals for reducing the number of Hawaii and Alaska veterans directed to travel to another 

State for medical care in fiscal years 2014 and 2015. In addition, 

the report should describe the criteria used in determining whether 

to purchase medical care for a Hawaii or Alaska veteran within 

their respective States or require the veteran to travel to a VA facility in another State to receive that care; a description of the 

medical conditions for which these veterans were required to travel 

out of Hawaii and Alaska; and an explanation of why care was not 

purchased in State. The Committee is also concerned about the distances veterans have to travel within the State of Alaska to obtain 

VA care. In its report on the ‘‘Care Closer to Home Program,’’ the 

VA is requested to provide data on the number of Alaska veterans 

who have traveled by air within the State of Alaska during fiscal 

year 2013 to obtain care at a VA facility, the communities from 

which they traveled, and the facility at which the care was provided. The Department is requested to assess whether this care 

could have been provided closer to home through partnerships with 

Community Health Centers, tribal health facilities, or other available community providers. 

Homeless Veterans.—The Committee recognizes the importance 

of providing veterans who are at high risk of homelessness due to 

traumatic brain injuries or mental health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, with the resources that they need to prevent homelessness. Although veteran homelessness has declined 

over 7 percent since 2011, the Committee is concerned with the increasing number of at-risk veterans. The Committee believes there 

is an imminent requirement for innovative, cost-effective strategies 

designed to prevent these particularly vulnerable veterans from becoming homeless. The Committee recommends the Department 

pursue models that seek to help veterans before they become homeless. 

Vet Centers.—The Committee notes that Vet Centers have played 

a crucial role in the recovery and rehabilitation of thousands of 

combat veterans and their families. In doing so, these centers have 

provided critical services such as readjustment and family counseling, mental health screening, employment assessment, outreach 

and education, assistance with disability claims, and many other 

services. For this reason, the Committee has included an additional 

$15,000,000 over the budget request to support the Vet Centers 

program. The Committee is concerned that these critical services 

are not readily accessible to all veterans, and many Vet Centers 

are operating at full capacity. As such, the Committee urges the 

VA to formulate a multiyear plan to greatly expand the Vet Center 

program to include, but not be limited to, efforts to deploy additional mobile Vet Centers. 

Pop-Up and Virtual Vet Centers for Rural Alaska.—The Department is credited for its efforts in implementing initiatives utilizing 

telemedicine technology to extend care to veterans living in rural 

communities. Of note, VA utilizes vans in the continental United 
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States to bring the Vet Center program to veterans who do not live 

near the VA’s ‘‘bricks and mortar’’ Vet Centers; however, the utilization of mobile vans to deliver Vet Center services is not possible 

in the vast stretches of roadless, rural Alaska. The Department is 

encouraged to address this gap by considering ‘‘pop-up’’ Vet Center 

programs at regional and statewide gatherings which attract significant numbers of rural Alaska veterans. The Committee also encourages VA to consider utilizing publicly available Internet technology and virtual meeting services to organize virtual Vet Center 

programs to reach veterans living in remote areas of Alaska. The 

Department is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than February 1, 2014, 

on the feasibility of extending Vet Center services in this manner. 

Caregivers.—The Committee recognizes the success of the Caregivers Program and the value of expanding this program to all veterans who do not otherwise have access to home care through the 

Federal Government. Therefore, VA shall assess the impact of expanding the Caregivers Program to veterans of all eras and report 

such findings to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses 

of Congress. Additionally, the VA is directed to provide any available information regarding the number of individuals currently 

providing care to veterans not eligible for the Caregiver Program. 

Mobile Surgical Units.—Over the past decade, the Department 

has undertaken an effort to modernize its medical facilities through 

new construction and renovation with special focus on its outdated 

operating rooms. This capital improvement effort has been a critical part of the effort to assure delivery of the highest quality medical care. Often when a VA surgical ward undergoes construction, 

the VA must find alternative ways to provide surgical services during the construction phase of the project. When other VA surgery 

capable medical centers are too distant or lack capacity to manage 

surgical cases from the VA medical center under construction, the 

VA is forced to send surgical cases to non-VA medical providers at 

rates that may represent a significant additional expense. Based on 

the limited but positive experience of VA medical centers which 

have opted to lease mobile surgical units to cover these surgical 

cases, the Committee directs the Veterans Integrated Service Networks to perform an economic analysis to determine whether contracted medical care or the lease or purchase of mobile facilities offers the most cost-efficient approach to providing care while permanent facilities are under construction. 

The Committee encourages the Department to launch pilot 

projects in at least two VISNs that are planning renovation or construction projects with the intent of leasing or purchasing mobile 

surgical units through full and open competition. In preparing for 

such pilot projects, the VA should develop metrics for a cost-efficiency analysis designed to determine for each individual project 

whether this approach will achieve savings for the VA when compared to contracting with local medical providers for the same surgical services. 

Nursing Quality Improvements.—The Committee maintains a 

longstanding commitment to ensuring that the Nation’s veterans 

receive high-quality care, especially in hospital-based settings. 

Studies have shown that when data are collected about quality of 
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care and patient outcomes, health, and well-being can be improved. 

The VA has been active in making available quality measurements 

on its ‘‘Hospital Compare’’ Web site and maintains a nursing-specific quality database for VA facilities. The Committee encourages 

the VA to consider expanding this nursing quality effort by participating in a national data quality measurement system that uses 

valid and reliable data from all types of inpatient facilities, not just 

those operated by the VA. The Committee understands that 54 VA 

hospitals already participate in such a system and encourages 

wider scale adoption of national quality measurement systems. 

Veterans Affairs/Indian Health Service Collaboration.—The Department is to be credited for its efforts to establish partnerships 

with the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes that deliver 

healthcare under the Indian Self Determination and Educational 

Assistance Act for Indian and non-Indian veterans who live closer 

to Indian health facilities in Alaska than they do to VA facilities. 

The Committee intends to monitor the VA’s progress in implementing these efforts. Therefore, no later than February 1, 2014, 

the Department, following consultation with participating Alaska 

Native healthcare programs, is directed to provide the Committees 

on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on its 

progress in implementing these partnerships, including challenges 

faced and difficulties encountered in delivering healthcare to veterans in rural Alaska through these partnerships. 

Orthotics and Prosthetics Workforce.—With a large portion of 

VA’s workforce reaching retirement age and a lack of availability 

of advanced degree programs necessary to train new professionals, 

the Committee is concerned about the sustainability of the 

orthotics and prosthetics workforce treating veterans. The Committee recognizes the contributions made by the VHA’s Orthotic 

and Prosthetic Residency Program to provide rotation opportunities 

through the VA system, but acknowledges this program alone is inadequate to ensure a sustainable workforce for the future, especially in light of the skillset necessary to provide the increasingly 

complex, state-of-the-art orthotic and prosthetic care for Iraq and 

Afghanistan war veterans. The Committee directs the VHA to explore cost effective opportunities to grow the workforce pipeline in 

order to ensure the future orthotic and prosthetic workforce required by the Nation’s new generation of veterans and to report the 

findings to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress within 180 days of enactment of this act. 

Complementary and Alternative Medicine.—To improve veterans 

access to complementary and alternative medicine therapies at VA 

facilities, the Committee encourages the Department to work with 

the Office of Personnel Management to establish the necessary coding for VA to hire providers to deliver complementary and alternative medicine therapies. 

VA Trainee Support Program.—In 2006, Congress passed Public 

Law 109–461 authorizing the VA to employ licensed professional 

mental health counselors [LPMHC] and marriage and family therapists [MFT]. Seven years later, the two professions comprise less 

than 1 percent of the VA behavioral health workforce, despite representing 40 percent of the general mental health workforce. The 

VA’s Trainee Support Program administered by the Office of Aca-
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demic Affiliations is one of the flagship recruitment programs for 

the VA. However, LPMHCs and MFTs are not eligible for paid 

traineeships. The Office of Academic Affiliations has the authority 

to determine participating professions and has not extended the 

program to LPMHCs or MFTs despite the fact that allowing these 

professions to receive stipends through the program would help address workforce shortages within the VA. The Committee supports 

and encourages the VA to provide LPMHCs and MTFs with financial stipends equivalent to the other mental health professions 

through the VA Trainee Support Program. Therefore, the Committee directs the Veterans Health Administration to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 90 days after enactment of this act, describing 

steps being taken to end this inequity and make LPMHCs and 

MFTs eligible for the Trainee Support Program. 

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $5,744,161,000 

Advance appropriations, 2014 .............................................................. 6,033,000,000 

Budget estimate, advance appropriation, 2015 ................................... 5,879,700,000 

House allowance, advance appropriation, 2015 .................................. 5,879,700,000 

Committee recommendation, advance appropriation, 2015 ............... 5,879,700,000 

The Medical support and compliance account provides funds for 

management, security, and administrative expenses within the VA 

healthcare system, in addition to providing costs associated with 

the operation of VA medical centers and clinics, VISN offices, and 

the VHA Central Office in Washington, DC. This appropriation also 

covers Chief of Staff and Facility Director operations, quality of 

care oversight, legal services, billing and coding activities, procurement, financial management, security, and human resource management. 

The President’s 2014 and 2015 submission for Medical Support 

and Compliance is based on an actuarial analysis founded on the 

current and projected veteran population, enrollment projections of 

demand, and case mix changes associated with current veteran patients. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2013, the Committee provided an advance appro- priation of $6,033,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 for the Medical support and compliance account. The Committee recommendation includes an advance appropriation of $5,879,700,000 for Medical support and compliance for fiscal year 2015. 

The recommendation also includes an Administrative Provision 

which rescinds $50,000,000 from the fiscal year 2014 Medical support and compliance account and has redirected this funding to 

higher priority items within VHA. Last year, the Committee provided explicit direction to VHA to include detailed budget explanations for several components within the Medical support and 

compliance account. For instance, the fiscal year 2014 advance included $911,000,000 for VHA Central Office functions. While the 

Committee understands that healthcare systems require strong 

management to ensure that healthcare is provided in a timely and 

efficient manner, the justification accompanying the budget request 
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lacks any detail on how the budget was developed. Additionally, 

the Committee understands that most of VHA’s funding decisions 

are driven by an actuarial model designed to capture the best data 

and provide a realistic view of funding needs in the field. However, 

budget development for central office functions and VISN staff offices are highly driven by fixed requirements, not ones that are dynamic in nature. Thus, the Department should be able to show 

with great specificity how these budgets are developed. Without 

this information, the request has no fidelity, and the Committee is 

left without the appropriate data to determine if these are in fact 

wise investments in an ever shrinking budget environment. The 

Committee directs that the Department include detailed budget explanations and a zero-based budget build for components within 

the Medical support and compliance account in future justifications. Without detailed budget explanations from the Department, 

the Committee will continue to use its own judgment when determining the validity of future Medical support and compliance requests. For fiscal year 2014, the Committee directs that VHA apply 

the $50,000,000 reduction to VHA Central Office functions. 

MEDICAL FACILITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $5,445,259,000 

Advance appropriations, 2014 .............................................................. 4,872,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... ........................... 

Committee recommendation, 2014 ....................................................... 100,000,000 

Budget estimate, advance appropriation, 2015 ................................... 4,739,000,000 

House allowance, advance appropriation, 2015 .................................. 4,739,000,000 

Committee recommendation, advance appropriation, 2015 ............... 4,739,000,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $6,000,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical facilities account provides funds for the operation 

and maintenance of the VA healthcare system’s vast capital infrastructure. This appropriation provides for costs associated with 

utilities, engineering, capital planning, leases, laundry, 

groundskeeping, housekeeping, facility repair, and property disposition and acquisition. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2013, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $4,872,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 for the Medical facilities account. The Committee recommendation also includes an additional $100,000,000 for the Medical facilities account. The Committee remains very concerned about the backlog of maintenance 

needs at existing VHA hospitals and clinics and has included this 

additional funding to address this need. Additionally, the Committee recommendation includes an advance appropriation of 

$4,739,000,000 for Medical facilities for fiscal year 2015. This is 

$233,000,000 below the level for fiscal year 2014 and equal to the 

budget request. 

Assessment of Rural Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.—The 

Committee recognizes that many VA rural community-based outpatient clinics [CBOCs] are in need of improvements, including improvements needed to address population changes, adherence with 
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HIPPA privacy requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act 

requirements and regulations. The Committee directs the VA to 

conduct a full assessment of all VA CBOCs in rural and highly 

rural areas, including an assessment of possible expansions and 

improvements needed to meet applicable medical and healthcarerelated legal requirements. The VA is directed to report its findings 

to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress 

within 180 days of enactment of the act. 

MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $581,905,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 585,664,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 585,664,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 585,664,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical and prosthetic research account provides funds for 

medical, rehabilitative, and health services research. Medical research supports basic and clinical studies that advance knowledge 

leading to improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disabilities. Rehabilitation research focuses 

on rehabilitation engineering problems in the fields of prosthetics, 

orthotics, adaptive equipment for vehicles, sensory aids and related 

areas. Health services research focuses on improving the effectiveness and economy of the delivery of health services. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $585,664,000 for Medical and pros- thetic research. This is $3,759,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

The Committee remains highly supportive of this program, and 

recognizes its importance both in improving healthcare services to 

veterans and recruiting and retaining high quality medical professionals in the Veterans Health Administration. 

Through the Department’s research and development program, 

the VA has implemented a comprehensive research agenda to develop new treatments and tools for clinicians to ease the physical 

and psychological pain of men and women returning from war 

zones, to improve access to VA healthcare services, and to accelerate discoveries and applications, especially for neurotrauma, sensory loss, amputation, polytrauma, and related prosthetic needs. 

The Committee encourages the VA to continue its research into developing novel approaches to restoring veterans with amputation, 

central nervous system injuries, loss of sight or hearing, or other 

physical and cognitive impairments to full and productive lives. 

The Committee believes the published reports and findings of VA 

research should be easily accessible not only for academic researchers and medical professionals, but for veterans and the general 

public as well. To that end, the Committee also encourages the Department to exemplify and promote the highest level of public accountability by making its published reports and findings available 

in an online database that is easily searchable, similar to the online reporting tools utilized by the National Institutes of Health 

[NIH] which provide public access to its reports, data, and analyses 
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of NIH research activities, including information on NIH expenditures and the results of NIH supported research. 

Alzheimer’s Research.—The Committee recognizes that the Department is a member of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services, and applauds the VA for its longstanding focus on research and innovations in care that affects the 

lives of veterans, particularly the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health program that supports caregivers. Within VA’s Traumatic Brain Injury research program, the Committee 

urges development of a subprogram to advance scientific understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Accordingly it 

should focus specifically on issues of greatest impact to the veteran 

population. The VA is also encouraged to actively collaborate with 

external communities to develop and deploy within the Department 

a registry for veterans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, the Department should build off this effort by developing 

initiatives that could expedite clinical trial enrollments and related 

activities in order to accelerate the pace of developing disease modifying therapies and treatments. 

Care of Veterans Suffering From Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 

[ALS].—The Department is credited for granting ALS the presumption of service connection and providing care to veterans who suffer 

from the degenerative disease. The Committee strongly supports 

VA’s research efforts in the search for therapeutics that can help 

veterans suffering from ALS lead fuller and more functional lives. 

In particular, the Committee encourages VA to consider making diaphragmatic pacing devices available to veterans who may benefit 

from this therapy. Therefore, no later than February 1, 2014, the 

Department is directed to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on its efforts to care for 

veterans with ALS, including its evaluation of diaphragmatic pacing devices. 

MEDICAL CARE COST RECOVERY COLLECTIONS

MEDICAL CARE COLLECTION FUND

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $2,527,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 2,485,000,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 2,485,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,485,000,000 

MEDICAL CARE COLLECTION FUND—REVENUES APPLIED

Appropriations, 2013 .............................................................................¥$2,527,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... ¥2,485,000,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... ¥2,485,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. ¥2,485,000,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Care Collection Fund [MCCF] was established by 

the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–33). In fiscal 

year 2004, Public Law 108–199 allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs to deposit first-party and pharmacy co-payments; 

third-party insurance payments and enhanced-use collections; longterm care co-payments; Compensated Work Therapy Program collections; and Parking Program fees into the MCCF. The Secretary 
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of Veterans Affairs has the authority to transfer funds from the 

MCCF to the Medical services account. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommendation includes the authority to retain 

co-payments and third-party collections, estimated to total 

$2,485,000,000 in fiscal year 2014. The Committee remains concerned that estimates of revenues collected through the Medical 

Care Collection Fund continue to be overly optimistic and urges the 

VA to provide a contingency plan to ensure the provision of 

healthcare does not suffer should there be a failure to meet billing 

and collection expectations. Additionally, the Department should 

exercise greater oversight of its individual offices and their respective contracting behavior so as to eliminate unnecessary or duplicated functions and spending. 

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $260,043,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 250,000,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 250,000,000 

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

1 Includes emergency funding of $2,100,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

The National Cemetery Administration [NCA] was established in 

accordance with Public Law 93–94, the National Cemeteries Act of 

1973. It has a four-fold mission: to provide for the interment in any 

national cemetery of the remains of eligible deceased 

servicemembers and discharged veterans, together with their 

spouses and certain dependents, and permanently maintain their 

graves; to provide headstones for, and to mark graves of, eligible 

persons in national, State, and private cemeteries; to administer 

the grant program for aid to States in establishing, expanding, or 

improving State veterans cemeteries; and to administer the Presidential Memorial Certificate Program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $250,000,000 for the National Cemetery Administration. This is a decrease of $10,043,000 below the 

fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

The Committee has included bill language to make available 

through September 30, 2015, up to $25,000,000 of the National 

Cemetery Administration appropriation. 

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $7,500,148,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 7,842,568,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 7,842,568,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,894,130,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $207,531,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 
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ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

Departmental Administration provides for the administration of 

veterans benefits through the Veterans Benefits Administration 

[VBA], the executive direction of the Department, several top level 

supporting offices, the Board of Contract Appeals, and the Board 

of Veterans Appeals. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $7,894,130,000 for Departmental Administration. The amount is composed of $415,885,000 for General administration; $2,465,490,000 for General operating expenses, 

veterans benefits administration; $3,703,344,000 for Information 

technology systems; $121,411,000 for the Office of the Inspector 

General; $342,130,000 for Construction, major projects; 

$714,870,000 for Construction, minor projects; $85,000,000 for 

Grants for construction of State extended care facilities; and 

$46,000,000 for Grants for the construction of State veterans cemeteries. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $424,176,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 403,023,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 393,023,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 415,885,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The General administration account provides funding for the Office of the Secretary, six assistant secretaries, and three independent staff offices. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $415,885,000 for General administration. This amount is $8,291,000 below the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $12,862,000 above the budget request. The Department’s budget request includes reductions below the fiscal year 

2013 enacted level for all General Administration offices. The Committee recommendation supports those reductions except for the 

Board of Veterans Appeals. The Board is responsible for making 

final decisions on behalf of the Department for appealed veterans 

benefits claims. The Committee strongly believes that the wait 

time and backlog at the Board of Veterans Appeals are unacceptable and that the budget request is insufficient to address the number of benefits claims on appeal. Therefore, the Committee recommendation includes an additional $12,862,000 for the Board of 

Veterans Appeals. The Committee believes that the same energy 

being put into reducing the current backlog and average adjudication time of benefits claims must also be applied at the appellate 

level. The Department is directed to develop and submit to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a strategic plan that outlines how it intends to reduce the number of appeals pending at the Board of Veterans Appeals. The strategic plan 

shall also address how the Board intends to improve the timeliness 
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and accuracy of decisions. The plan shall contain an explanation of 

the projection model used by the Board in calculating future workload, a staffing model to address future workloads, and descriptions 

to include performance results of any ongoing or planned initiatives 

designed to speed the processing of appeals and improve the accuracy of decisions. 

The Committee has included bill language to make available through September 30, 2015, up to $20,151,150 for General administration. The funding recommendation for each line office is provided in the table below. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Department Fiscal year 2013 

enacted level 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Office of the Secretary ............................................................................... 10,072 10,032 10,032 

Board of Veterans Appeals ........................................................................ 85,892 75,432 88,294 

Office of General Counsel .......................................................................... 82,989 80,365 80,365 

Office of Management ............................................................................... 45,538 44,098 44,098 

Office of Human Resources and Administration ....................................... 70,286 68,064 68,064 

Office of Policy and Planning .................................................................... 25,980 25,009 25,009 

Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness .................................... 18,486 17,901 17,901 

Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs ........................................ 23,007 22,279 22,279 

Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs ....................................... 6,294 5,969 5,969 

Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction ..................................... 55,632 53,874 53,874 

Total .............................................................................................. 424,176 403,023 415,885 

Franchise Fund.—The Franchise Fund was established in 1997 

as a pilot program and made permanent in fiscal year 2006 under 

Public Law 109–114. The Committee directs the Department to 

provide a report on the Franchise Fund’s business plan for fiscal 

year 2013. This plan should include a list of services, customers, 

overhead expenses, funds collected for services, and the unobligated 

balance from the previous fiscal year. The VA shall submit this report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 60 days following enactment of this act. 

Oversight of Construction Activities.—The Committee believes 

that VA Central Office needs to strengthen its oversight of all construction activities in the field. Therefore, no later than 60 days 

after enactment of this act, the Office of the Secretary is directed 

to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress a report outlining processes that are in place to ensure 

proper oversight of construction. This report should identify which 

components of central oversight are performed outside of the various VA administrations and whether spot audits are performed in 

the field. 

Veterans Outreach.—The Committee commends the Department 

for its ongoing efforts to measure the overall quality of life for veterans. The Committee also encourages communication with veterans to increase awareness of the services available to them, particularly those veterans whose circumstances might be greatly enhanced by the utilization of veteran programs. The Committee encourages the utilization of outreach and awareness best practices, 

including the study of multi-channel outreach methods, to find and 

communicate more effectively with veterans. 
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GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, VETERANS BENEFITS

ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $2,161,218,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 2,455,490,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 2,455,490,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,465,490,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The General operating expenses, veterans benefits administration account provides funding for the Veterans Benefits Administration to administer entitlement programs such as service-connected disability compensation, education benefits, and vocational 

rehabilitation services. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $2,465,490,000 for General operating expenses, veterans benefits administration, which is 

$304,272,000 above fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $10,000,000 

above the budget request. The Committee has included bill language to make available through September 30, 2015, up to 

$123,000,000 for General operating expenses, veterans benefits administration. 

Claims Processing.—The recommendation includes an additional 

$10,000,000 for the General operating expenses, veterans benefits 

administration account. The additional funds are provided for targeted overtime and increased training programs for Regional Offices that the Secretary determines need additional resources in 

order to enhance claims processing production and quality. While 

much of the national spotlight has been focused on eliminating the 

unacceptable number of backlogged claims, quality cannot be sacrificed in this endeavor. The Committee is aware that over the past 

year, the Department has established Quality Review Teams [QRT] 

and expanded training programs. QRTs are charged with assessing 

the performance of claims processing operations and bridging the 

gap between local standards and national standards to ensure that 

quality metrics are maintained. The Committee believes that it is 

critical that QRTs perform follow-up spot audits in Regional Offices 

that have undergone challenge training to ensure that national 

quality standards are being followed. Additionally, the VA must ensure that all training programs for claims processors are routinely 

followed-up with testing and monitoring at regular intervals. Moreover, when it is determined that a poorly performing Regional Office is in need of supplemental enrichment or challenge training, 

the VA must have a clearly defined action plan to minimize operational disruptions at the Regional Office during the supplemental 

training. In order to provide better oversight of quality reviews and 

training, bill language is included requiring the Secretary to submit quarterly reports which are to include the number and results 

of QRT review audits conducted, corrective actions taken to address 

quality deficiencies, and training programs provided. The Committee will utilize this material to assess whether the VA’s quality 

control and training programs are adequate to ensure both timeliness and accuracy in the claims process. 
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In addition to the quarterly reports, the Committee directs the 

Department to provide monthly reports to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on performance measures 

for each Regional Office, including the number of backlogged 

claims, the average number of days to complete a claim, the accuracy rate, and the origination date of the oldest claim in each Regional Office’s inventory. The report may be submitted electronically and in spreadsheet format. Each report is due no later than 

10 calendar days after the last calendar day of the previous month, 

and that report shall reflect the previous month’s data. The first 

report should be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of 

both Houses of Congress no later than 10 days after the first full 

month of enactment of this act and continue for the remainder of 

fiscal year 2014. 

Centers of Excellence.—Over the course of the next year, the VA 

will be migrating from a largely paper-based process to an electronic system. This transformation will bring with it the opportunity for multiple claims personnel to work a single, complex, multiple condition claim simultaneously from anywhere in the country. 

For instance, 10 years ago large paper files had to be copied and 

sent via mail to another Regional Office in order for this to occur. 

This process would tack on days, if not weeks, to the adjudication 

of the claim. In a real time, electronic environment it will be possible for different claims processors with different skill sets to simultaneously work one complex claim. Therefore, the Committee 

directs the Department to establish a pilot to create Centers of Excellence for highly complex, multiple condition claims. The pilot 

should focus on those Regional Offices with highly trained specialists in complex conditions which will allow the VA to leverage expertise across the Nation. The Department is directed to provide a 

report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 180 days after enactment of this act outlining 

a plan to create these centers. 

Rural Veterans and Access to the Internet.—The Committee finds 

that access to broadband data transmission service in rural communities is frequently lacking and poses an impediment to rural 

veterans who are working to file fully developed claims electronically. The Committee urges the VA to work with State, local, and 

tribal governments to find ways to accommodate veterans in rural 

areas who want to submit fully developed claims but do not have 

adequate access to the Internet. In many rural communities, public 

libraries are the only provider of free Internet access. As such, the 

Committee also urges the VA to work with the Institute of Museum 

and Library Services and local libraries on ways to help veterans 

access online VA resources. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,323,584,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,683,344,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 3,693,344,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,703,344,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $531,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (division A of Public Law 113–2). 
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Information Technology [IT] appropriation, along with reimbursements, funds the costs of all IT staff salaries and expenses, 

the operations and maintenance of all existing information technology systems, and the development of new projects and programs 

designed to improve the delivery of service to veterans. This appropriation also funds the costs associated with the Office of Information and Technology, which oversees the functions highlighted 

above. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $3,703,344,000 for the Information 

technology systems account. This amount is $379,760,000 above the 

fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $20,000,000 above the budget request. The Committee recommendation includes $1,011,400,000 for 

staff salaries and expenses, $2,196,653,000 for operation and maintenance of existing programs, and $495,291,000 for program development, all according to the Department’s fiscal year 2014 budget 

submission. 

The Committee has appropriated the Information technology systems account as three subaccounts, with funding levels consistent 

with the Department’s budget submission. This funding structure 

will enhance the Committee’s ability to ensure that funds are executed in a manner consistent with the Department’s budget submission. The Committee has provided sufficient flexibility within 

the subaccounts by way of authorized carryover amounts and reprogramming authority to give the Office of Information Technology as much flexibility as possible to accomplish its mission and 

goals, while ensuring proper accountability and oversight. The 

Committee will continue to work with the Department to ensure 

that the IT projects currently underway, as well as the projects 

planned for the future, have the resources the VA needs to make 

them successful. 

The Committee has included bill language that restricts the obligation of development funds until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 

or the Chief Information Officer submits to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a certification of the 

amounts, in parts or in full, that will be obligated and expended 

for each development project. Further, the Office of Information 

Technology is directed to provide an IT expenditure report, by 

project, to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress on a monthly basis. 

Transformation of Claims Processing.—The Committee supports 

the Department’s efforts to rapidly transform from an antiquated 

paper-based claims processing system to one that utilizes modern 

technology to process claims. To this end, the Committee has fully 

supported every request for the development and deployment of the 

Veterans Benefits Management System [VBMS]. The Committee is 

aware that the Department has accelerated its efforts to deploy initial VBMS capability to all Regional Offices by the end of June 

2013. In order to minimize the risk of performance problems, the 

Committee recommendation includes an additional $20,000,000 in 

the Information Technology System’s operation and maintenance 
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subaccount for VBA to increase server capacity and provide other 

hardware upgrades at the 56 Regional Offices. The Department is 

directed to provide quarterly updates to the Committee on the implementation of VBMS and to provide details of how this implementation has increased the efficiency and timeliness of the VBA 

claims process 

Additionally, the Committee is aware that the Department of 

Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense [DOD] have entered into an agreement for DOD to provide all records to the VA 

in an electronic format by the end of 2014. The Committee supports 

this effort but strongly believes that this timeline needs to be accelerated. Therefore, the Committee directs the VA to accelerate this 

effort by being prepared to receive these documents electronically 

by the end of calendar year 2013. Similarly, the DOD fiscal year 

2014 appropriations bill will carry a directive instructing DOD to 

accelerate this program. In order to track progress, the Committee 

directs the VA to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than February 1, 2014, 

on the percentage of all records, including ‘‘late and loose flowing’’ 

records, transmitted electronically to VA from the DOD. 

The chart below reflects the Administration’s budget request for 

development projects and includes the Committee recommendation 

for each. This chart will serve as the Department’s approved list 

of development projects, and all requested changes are subject to 

the reprogramming guidelines as outlined in the accompanying act. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Project Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee recommendation 

Access to Healthcare ...................................................................................................... 3,645 3,645 

Integrated Electronic Health Record [iEHR] & VLER Health .......................................... 251,882 251,882 

New Models of Care ........................................................................................................ 32,647 32,647 

Veterans Benefits Management System [VBMS] ............................................................ 32,834 32,834 

Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record [VLER] ...................................................................... 11,352 11,352 

Veterans Relationship Management [VRM] .................................................................... 120,157 120,157 

Health Informatics .......................................................................................................... 7,774 7,774 

International Classification of Diseases—10 ................................................................ 4,600 4,600 

Other ................................................................................................................................ 30,400 30,400 

Total, All Development ...................................................................................... 495,291 495,291 

Integrated Electronic Health Record [iEHR].—The Committee is 

frustrated with the disappointing effort displayed over the past 

year by the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to continue development of an integrated Electronic Health Record 

[iEHR]. Nearly 20 years ago, the issue of incompatible electronic 

records was documented for the Departments. Five years ago, full 

interoperability of electronic records was mandated by the Congress. In 2011, the Departments decided to replace their respective 

existing legacy electronic health record systems and agreed to jointly develop an electronic health record through the Interagency Program Office [IPO]. The original schedule estimated operating capability for iEHR by 2017. 

In February 2013, because of cost and schedule issues, both Secretaries decided to take iEHR in a different strategic direction: fo-
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cusing on creating an interoperable system and a subsequent integrated health record, rather than building a single integrated core 

system as previously agreed. The Committee understands both Departments believe this new approach will result in a lower overall 

cost of development and an accelerated timeline for completion. 

However, the Committee remains concerned by the lack of a well 

articulated plan forward and the lack of results of development to 

date. For instance, the Committee has yet to receive a detailed 

plan, including a timeline, benchmarks, or total cost for this major 

project. The Committee wants to be very clear with both Departments: the current environment of fragmented and stove-piped systems is not an acceptable option. The Departments must develop 

and convey to the Committee a coherent path forward for the successful deployment of an interoperable system and integrated electronic health record. Further, the IPO must be more transparent 

regarding day-to-day functioning, including articulating a clear 

governance structure and a detailed plan to manage and maintain 

accountability on behalf of both Departments. In short, the IPO 

must prove to the Committee that it can produce substantial 

achievements and adhere to a defined plan forward within the 

budget estimates. 

Included in Public Law 113–6 is a prohibition on obligation or expenditure of fiscal year 2013 funds for the development of iEHR 

until the Departments submit to the Appropriations subcommittees 

of jurisdiction a plan for expenditure that meets the outlined requirements. To date, no such a plan has been submitted and therefore VA and DOD have been limited to obligating only 25 percent 

of the fiscal year 2013 appropriated funds. Due to the Departments’ 

inability to obligate fiscal year 2013 iEHR development funds and 

the lack of compliance with the requirements outlined in the bill, 

the Committee continues to include bill language limiting the obligation or expenditure of funds to 25 percent for the development 

of iEHR in fiscal year 2014 until both Departments provide the 

subcommittees of jurisdiction an expenditure plan including a longterm roadmap for the life of the project, with annual and total 

spending for each Department and quarterly milestones. The expenditure plan should also be submitted to the Government Accountability Office [GAO] for review. 

The Committee continues to expect briefings from the IPO on a 

quarterly basis providing a detailed explanation of the cost and 

schedule of iEHR development, including milestones, knowledge 

points, and acquisition timelines as it impacts both Departments, 

as well as quarterly obligation reports. Due to concerns about electronic data security, the Committee encourages the Department to 

utilize technologies like those developed at the Department of 

Homeland Security’s Center of Innovation to protect and secure 

VA’s electronic health record system as it gains interoperability 

with the system maintained by the Department of Defense. 

Common Framework for Injury Registries.—The Committee supports the development of joint registries shared by the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense [DOD] to track the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of particular injuries and other 

medical conditions, such as significant eye injuries that occur while 

on active duty service. Currently, most registries are developed and 
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administered individually, and the Committee is encouraged by 

DOD plans to establish a common framework to operate the various injury registries as a single portfolio for both DOD and VA. 

A common platform will standardize data and reporting; allow clinicians to identify patients with multiple injuries to coordinate and 

improve treatment; and provide an integrated and comprehensive 

dataset to more effectively analyze medical care strategies and 

long-term outcomes. The Committee directs VA to review DOD’s 

joint registry consolidation plan and report to the Committee within 180 days after enactment of this act on the feasibility of such 

a plan and how VA would work with DOD to execute a common 

framework. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $114,848,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 116,411,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 116,411,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 121,411,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Office of Inspector General [OIG] was established by the Inspector General Act of 1978 and is responsible for the audit, investigation, and inspection of all Department of Veterans Affairs programs and operations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $121,411,000 for the Office of Inspector General. This is $6,563,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $5,000,000 above the budget request. The OIG recently issued a report outlining problems veterans face in receiving 

timely access to mental health services. In light of the OIG’s findings, the Committee has provided an increase for the Inspector 

General to increase audits of the Veterans Health Administration 

and field activities. The Committee has included bill language to 

make available through September 30, 2015, up to $6,000,000 for 

the Office of the Inspector General. 

Collaboration With the Department of Defense.—While the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense 

[DOD] may have different missions they are at their core, bound 

together in a mutual mission to support those who have served in 

the defense of the country. Over the past several years, collaboration between the Departments has significantly increased and the 

number of joint projects and services has expanded. The Committee 

applauds these efforts and believes that future information sharing 

between DOD and VA must strengthen in order to ensure a seamless transition from Active Duty and timely access to VA benefits. 

Nowhere is this more evident than in the transmission of service 

treatment records from DOD to VA. These records are essential in 

the VA’s process of making accurate and timely determinations of 

benefits to which a veteran may be entitled. The Committee has 

been deeply concerned that while cooperation between the two Departments has significantly increased, delays in information sharing still plague the system. In order to increase the oversight of 

this process, the recommendation includes bill language directing 
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the VA OIG to work in coordination with the DOD Inspector General to assess the time it takes for service treatment records to be 

transmitted to VA, impediments to providing the records in a useable, electronic format, and recommendations to streamline this 

process. The Committee further directs that this report be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than July 31, 2014. The DOD appropriations bill will 

contain a similar directive to the DOD Inspector General. 

CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $738,767,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 342,130,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 342,130,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 342,130,000 

1 Includes emergency funding of $207,000,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Construction, major projects account provides for constructing, altering, extending, and improving any of the facilities 

(including parking projects) under the jurisdiction or for the use of 

the VA, including planning, architectural and engineering services, 

needs assessment, and site acquisition where the estimated cost of 

a project is more than the amount set forth in 38 U.S.C. 

8104(a)(3)(A). Proceeds realized from Enhanced Use Lease activities may be deposited into the Construction, major projects and 

Construction, minor projects accounts. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $342,130,000 for 

the construction of major projects. This is $396,637,000 below the 

fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

The following table reflects the President’s budget request for 

major construction projects and activities, and the corresponding 

Committee recommendations. 

CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Location and description Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Veterans Health Administration [VHA]: 

Seattle, Washington—Mental Health Clinic and Research Facility ..................... 149,130 149,130 

Advance Planning Fund—Various Locations ........................................................ 33,000 33,000 

Asbestos—Various Locations ................................................................................ 5,000 5,000 

Major Construction Staff—Various Locations ....................................................... 21,000 21,000 

Claims Analysis—Various Locations ..................................................................... 2,000 2,000 

Hazardous Waste—Various Locations ................................................................... 5,000 5,000 

Total, VHA .......................................................................................................... 215,130 215,130 

National Cemetery Administration [NCA]: 

Central East Florida ............................................................................................... 40,000 40,000 

Tallahassee, Florida ............................................................................................... 40,000 40,000 

Omaha, Nebraska .................................................................................................. 36,000 36,000 

Advance Planning Fund—Various Locations ........................................................ 5,000 5,000 
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CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Location and description Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Total, NCA .......................................................................................................... 121,000 121,000 

Veterans Benefits Administration [VBA]: 

Advance Planning Fund ......................................................................................... 1,000 1,000 

Total, VBA .......................................................................................................... 1,000 1,000

General Administration—Staff Offices, Advance Planning Fund .................................. 5,000 5,000 

Total Construction, Major Projects .................................................................... 342,130 342,130 

DOD/VA Joint Medical Facilities.—The Committee understands 

the National Defense Authorization Act [NDAA] for Fiscal Year 

2003 directed the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to establish a joint incentives program to identify and provide incentives 

to implement, fund, and evaluate creative healthcare coordination 

and sharing initiatives between DOD and VA. In August 2004, 12 

projects were selected and approved for implementation. Today, 3 

of the 12 are still awaiting funding. The Committee intends to 

monitor the VA’s progress on the implementation of approved 

DOD/VA joint medical facility projects. Therefore, the VA is directed to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses 

of Congress an update on the progress and status of the remaining 

three projects that were selected and approved for implementation. 

The study shall include an explanation of the VA Strategic Capital 

Investment Planning [SCIP] process and methodology for ranking 

of capital investment priorities, as well as any potential recommendations by VA to resolve the implementation of SCIP priorities that have been pending for 3 or more years. 

The fiscal year 2012 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, 

and Related Agencies Appropriations bill included report language 

instructing the VA and General Services Administration [GSA] to 

complete a report by March 2012 on more timely and cost-effective 

solutions for addressing the VA’s enormous physical infrastructure 

needs. Despite the urgency of this problem, the report has yet to 

be submitted to the Committee. Therefore, the Committee directs 

the VA and GSA to complete and submit the final report within 45 

days of enactment of this act. 

CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $606,728,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 714,870,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 714,870,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 714,870,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Construction, minor projects account provides for constructing, altering, extending, and improving any of the facilities 

(including parking) under the jurisdiction or for the use of the VA, 

including planning, assessment of needs, architectural and engineering services, and site acquisition, where the estimated cost of 
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a project is equal to or less than $10,000,000. Public Law 106–117, 

the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act of 1999, 

gave the VA the authority to make capital contributions from 

minor construction in enhanced-use leases. Proceeds realized from 

enhanced-use lease activities may be deposited into the Construction, major projects and Construction, minor projects accounts. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $714,870,000 for minor construction. This is $108,142,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level 

and equal to the budget request. 

The recommendation includes $541,879,000 for the Veterans 

Health Administration, $89,426,000 for the National Cemetery Administration, $25,067,000 for General Administration—Staff Offices, and $58,498,000 for the Veterans Benefits Administration. 

The Committee directs the Department to provide an expenditure 

plan within 30 days of enactment of this act for the amount appropriated for minor construction. 

The Committee is aware that capital improvement projects at VA 

medical centers may result in a hospital or clinic having to find alternatives for delivering care during the duration of the renovation 

or construction project. Depending on the alternative chosen, the 

total cost of the project could be affected. For example, the cost of 

fee care is not built into the cost of a renovation or construction 

project. Conversely, if the hospital chooses to provide a temporary 

solution on the hospital grounds, such as a mobile surgical unit, 

the costs are built into the renovation or construction project. Due 

to the limitation of $10,000,000 for minor construction projects, this 

may result in medical centers opting for fee care rather than providing a temporary solution at the hospital, regardless of whether 

the temporary solution is more cost effective. Therefore, if a business case or cost benefit analysis determines that providing a temporary hospital-based solution is more cost effective overall, the 

Secretary may exercise his authority to waive the policy that requires temporary solutions be built into the cost of the renovation 

or construction project. 

GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $84,888,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 82,650,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 82,650,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 85,000,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This account is used to provide grants to assist States in acquiring or constructing State home facilities for furnishing domiciliary 

or nursing home care to veterans, and to expand, remodel, or alter 

existing buildings for furnishing domiciliary, nursing home, or hospital care to veterans in State homes. The grant may not exceed 

65 percent of the total cost of the project. Public Law 102–585 

granted permanent authority for this program, and Public Law 

106–117 provided greater specificity in directing VA to prescribe 

regulations for the number of beds for which grant assistance may 

be furnished. This program has been a successful partnership be-
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tween the States and the VA in meeting the long-term care needs 

of elderly veterans for decades. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $85,000,000 for grants for the con- struction of State extended care facilities. This is $2,350,000 above 

the budget request. 

The Committee is aware that many State Veterans Homes are 

operating at or near the capacity allowed under the VA’s regulations for the maximum number of nursing home and domiciliary 

care beds for veterans. To ensure VA regulations appropriately provide for individual State needs, the Committee directs the VA to 

conduct the review required under 38 U.S.C. 8134 in fiscal year 

2014, and in carrying out that review, take into consideration the 

demonstrated significant need in any State, as evidenced by the 

high occupancy rate of such States’ veterans homes, and allocate 

additional beds for any State demonstrating such significant need. 

GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS CEMETERIES

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $45,939,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 44,650,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 44,650,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 46,000,000 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Public Law 105–368 amended title 38 U.S.C. 2408 and established authority to provide aid to States for establishment, expansion, and improvement of State veterans cemeteries, which are operated and permanently maintained by the States. This statutory 

change increased the maximum Federal share from 50 percent to 

100 percent in order to fund construction costs and the initial 

equipment expenses when the cemetery is established. The States 

remain responsible for providing the land and for paying all costs 

related to the operation and maintenance of the State cemeteries, 

including the costs for subsequent equipment purchases. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $46,000,000 for grants for the construction of State veterans cemeteries. This is $1,350,000 above the 

budget request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

SEC. 201. The Committee includes a provision which outlines reprogramming authority and responsibilities for the Veterans Benefits Administration. 

SEC. 202. The Committee includes a provision which outlines reprogramming authority and responsibilities for the Veterans 

Health Administration. 

SEC. 203. The Committee includes a provision which outlines the 

use of the Salaries and expenses account. 

SEC. 204. The Committee includes a provision mandating that 

only construction funds may be used for land procurement. 
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SEC. 205. The Committee includes a provision allowing for reimbursements to the Medical services account. 

SEC. 206. The Committee includes a provision allowing for payments of prior year obligations. 

SEC. 207. The Committee includes a provision which allows for 

the use of fiscal year 2013 funds for prior year obligations. 

SEC. 208. The Committee includes a provision which allows for 

payments from the National Service Life Insurance Fund. 

SEC. 209. The Committee includes a provision which outlines the 

use of funds from enhanced-use lease proceeds. 

SEC. 210. The Committee includes a provision which provides for 

funds for the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of 

Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication. 

SEC. 211. The Committee includes a provision which sets a limit 

on new leases without congressional approval. 

SEC. 212. The Committee includes a provision which requires disclosure of third-party reimbursement information. 

SEC. 213. The Committee includes a provision which allows for 

the transfer of revenue derived from enhanced-use leases into the 

construction accounts. 

SEC. 214. The Committee includes a provision which outlines authorized uses for medical services funds. 

SEC. 215. The Committee includes a provision which allows funds 

in the Medical Care Collection Fund to be transferred into the 

Medical services and Medical facilities accounts. 

SEC. 216. The Committee includes a provision which allows eligible veterans in the State of Alaska to obtain medical care services. 

SEC. 217. The Committee includes a provision which allows for 

the transfer of funds into the construction accounts. 

SEC. 218. The Committee includes a provision which allows for 

outreach and marketing to enroll new veterans. 

SEC. 219. The Committee includes a provision requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly financial reports on 

the Veterans Health Administration. 

SEC. 220. The Committee includes a provision outlining transfer 

authority for the Information technology systems account. 

SEC. 221. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting any 

funds to be used to contract out any functions performed by more 

than 10 employees without a fair competition process. 

SEC. 222. The Committee includes a provision limiting the 

amount of nonrecurring maintenance funds that can be obligated 

during the last 2 months of the fiscal year. 

SEC. 223. The Committee includes a provision allowing for the 

transfer of funds from certain accounts to the Joint Department of 

Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, as authorized by Public Law 111–84. 

SEC. 224. The Committee includes a provision allowing for the 

transfer of certain funds deposited in the Medical Care Collections 

Fund to the Joint Department of Defense/Department of Veterans 

Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, as authorized by 

Public Law 111–84. 

SEC. 225. The Committee includes a provision directing a minimum of $15,000,000 be transferred from Medical services, Medical 

support and compliance, and Medical facilities to the Department 
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of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, as authorized by section 8111 of title 38, United 

States Code. 

SEC. 226. The Committee includes a provision rescinding funds 

from certain accounts and appropriating additional amounts with 

2-year authority. 

SEC. 227. The Committee includes a provision requiring notification of all bid savings for major construction projects. 

SEC. 228. The Committee includes a provision restricting scope 

increases for major construction projects above that specified in the 

original project justification. 

SEC. 229. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the use 

of funds in the act for any contract using procedures that do not 

give to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans 

any preference with respect to such contract, except for a preference given to small business concerns owned and controlled by 

service-disabled veterans. 

SEC. 230. The Committee includes a provision requiring the Department to submit reports relating to the Veterans Benefits Administration on claims processing at Regional Offices. 
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TITLE III 

RELATED AGENCIES 

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The American Battle Monuments Commission [ABMC] is responsible for the following: the maintenance and construction of U.S. 

monuments and memorials commemorating the achievements in 

battle of our Armed Forces since April 1917 (the date of the United 

States entry into World War I); the erection of monuments and 

markers by U.S. citizens and organizations in foreign countries; 

and the design, construction, and maintenance of permanent military cemetery memorials in foreign countries. The Commission 

maintains 24 military memorial cemeteries and 31 monuments, 

memorials, and markers in 15 countries around the world, including three memorials on U.S. soil. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $61,225,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 58,200,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 57,980,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 63,200,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $63,200,000 for the Salaries and expenses account. This amount is $1,975,000 above the fiscal year 

2013 enacted level and $5,000,000 above the budget request. The 

Committee has provided additional funds to support ABMC’s interpretive program and nonrecurring maintenance needs. 

FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $14,788,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 14,100,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 14,100,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 14,100,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends an estimated $14,100,000 for the 

Foreign currency fluctuation account. This amount is equal to the 

budget request. 

The Committee has again included language in the accompanying act, as proposed by the administration, that would allow 

funding for this account on a ‘‘such sums as necessary’’ basis. 

Funding the account in this manner allows the Commission to 
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maintain cemeteries regardless of the volatility of foreign currency 

fluctuations. 

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS

OVERVIEW

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims was established by the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act of 1988. The Court 

is an independent judicial tribunal with exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals. It has the authority to decide all relevant questions of law; interpret constitutional, 

statutory, and regulatory provisions; and determine the meaning or 

applicability of the terms of an action by the Secretary of Veterans 

Affairs. It is authorized to compel action by the Secretary. It is authorized to hold unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful and set 

aside decisions, findings, conclusions, rules, and regulations issued 

or adopted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Board of Veterans Appeals, or the Chairman of the Board that are found to be 

arbitrary or capricious. The Court’s principal office location is 

Washington, DC; however, it is a national court, empowered to sit 

anywhere in the United States. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $31,601,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 35,408,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 35,272,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 35,408,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $35,408,000 for the U.S. Court of 

Appeals for Veterans Claims. This amount is $3,807,000 above the 

fiscal year 2013 enacted level and equal to the budget request. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL

CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY

OVERVIEW

The Secretary of the Army is responsible for the administration, 

operation and maintenance of Arlington National Cemetery and 

the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. In addition to 

its principal function as a national cemetery, Arlington is the site 

of approximately 3,000 nonfuneral ceremonies each year and has 

approximately 4 million visitors annually. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $64,018,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 45,800,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 70,685,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 70,800,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends $70,800,000 for Salaries and expenses. This amount is $6,782,000 above the fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $25,000,000 above the budget request. The Committee is aware that Arlington National Cemetery currently has a 

backlog of infrastructure repairs totaling $56,996,561. As it did last 

year, the administration’s budget submission for the Department of 

Defense’s military construction programs contains an Administrative Provision which would allow the Secretary of the Army to 

transfer funds appropriated to the Army’s Operation and Maintenance account to Arlington National Cemetery. The justification 

material accompanying the budget submission estimated that the 

transfer would not exceed $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2014. However, this was merely an estimate, and the proposed language did 

not seek to cap the amount that could be transferred, nor did it 

provide any mechanism for reporting to Congress the amounts 

transferred, thus limiting the budgetary oversight provided by the 

Committee. The Committee believes that funding for the operation 

of Arlington National Cemetery should be provided within this account and not spread across multiple accounts in different appropriation bills. In order to address the shortfall and provide greater 

visibility of budgetary resources and oversight, the recommendation includes an additional $25,000,000 within this account and 

does not provide the transfer authority from the Army’s Operation 

and Maintenance account. In the future, the Committee strongly 

encourages the Department of Defense to budget the appropriate 

resources within the Cemeterial Expenses, Army, Salaries and Expenses account rather than seeking broad transfer authority from 

the Army’s Operation and Maintenance account. 

The Committee directs the Executive Director of Arlington National Cemetery to continue the office’s audits of past contracts and 

outstanding financial obligations, and update the Committee on its 

findings along with quarterly reports on unexpended prior year 

funding, status updates on the upgrading of the information technology systems, and reports on ANC’s expansion plans. The Committee encourages cemetery officials and the Department of the 

Army to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs in the development of a common architecture software for the information 

technology system for Arlington National Cemetery. 

CONSTRUCTION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $100,211,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... ........................... 

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

Committee recommendation ................................................................. ........................... 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The administration did not request, and the Committee does not 

recommend, any funding for the Cemeterial Expenses, Army, Construction account. In fiscal year 2013, the Committee provided full 

funding for the Millennium Project and funding for initial planning 

and design for the future expansion of Arlington National Ceme-
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tery to the Navy Annex site. The Committee anticipates future construction requests once initial planning and design is complete. 

ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME

TRUST FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $65,760,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 67,800,000 

House allowance .................................................................................... 67,400,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 67,800,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends authority to expend $67,800,000 

from the Armed Forces Retirement Home [AFRH] Trust Fund to 

operate and maintain the Armed Forces Retirement Home—Washington, DC, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home—Gulfport, 

Mississippi. 
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TITLE IV 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

SEC. 401. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

obligation of funds beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly 

so provided. 

SEC. 402. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

use of funds for programs, projects, or activities not in compliance 

with Federal law relating to risk assessment, the protection of private property rights, or unfunded mandates. 

SEC. 403. The Committee includes a provision that requires pay 

raises to be absorbed within the levels appropriated. 

SEC. 404. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the 

use of funds to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress. 

SEC. 405. The Committee includes a provision that encourages 

the expansion of E-commerce technologies and procedures. 

SEC. 406. The Committee includes a provision that specifies the 

congressional committees that are to receive all reports and notifications. 

SEC. 407. The Committee includes a provision that limits funds 

from being transferred from this appropriations measure to any instrumentality of the United States Government without authority 

from an appropriations act. 

SEC. 408. The Committee includes a provision regarding the posting of congressional reports on agency Web sites. 

SEC. 409. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the use 

of funds to establish or maintain a computer network unless such 

network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography, except for law enforcement investigation, prosecution, or 

adjudication activities. 

SEC. 410. The Committee includes a provision limiting the construction of facilities for the purposes of housing individuals detained at Guanta ́namo Bay, Cuba. 

SEC. 411. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the use 

of funds to pay for attendance of more than 50 employees at any 

single conference outside the United States. 

SEC. 412. The Committee includes a provision requiring agencies 

to report conference spending to the Inspectors General and prohibiting the use of funds made available in this act for travel and conference expenses not in compliance with Office of Management and 

Budget memorandum M–12–12 dated May 11, 2012. 

SEC. 413. The Committee includes a provision regarding the fiscal year 2014 budget conference. 
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PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY 

In fiscal year 2014, for purposes of the Balanced Budget and 

Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–177) or the 

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act 

of 1987 (Public Law 100–119), the following information provides 

the definition of the term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ for departments, agencies and programs under the jurisdiction of the 

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies 

subcommittee. The term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ shall include the most specific level of budget items identified in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, the House and Senate Committee reports, 

and the conference report and accompanying joint explanatory 

statement of managers of the committee of conference. 

If a sequestration order is necessary, in implementing the Presidential order, departments, and agencies shall apply any percentage reduction required for fiscal year 2013 pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 99–177 or Public Law 100–119 to all items 

specified in the justifications submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives in support 

of the fiscal year 2014 budget estimates, as amended, for such departments and agencies, as modified by congressional action, and 

in addition, for the Department of Defense, Military Construction, 

the definition shall include specific construction locations as identified in the explanatory notes. 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports accompanying general appropriations bills identify each recommended 

amendment 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 recommends funding for the following programs 

which currently lack authorization: 

Title I: Department of Defense 

Military Construction, Army 

Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps 

Military Construction, Air Force 

Military Construction, Defense-Wide 

Military Construction, Army National Guard 

Military Construction, Air National Guard 

Military Construction, Army Reserve 

Military Construction, Navy Reserve 

Military Construction, Air Force Reserve 
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program 

Family Housing Construction, Army 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army 

Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine 

Corps 

Family Housing Construction, Air Force 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide 

Department of Defense, Family Housing Improvement Fund 

Chemical Demilitarization Construction, Defense-Wide 

Department of Defense Base Closure Account 

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs 

Veterans Benefits Administration 

Veterans Health Administration 

National Cemetery Administration 

Departmental Administration 

Title III: Related Agencies 

American Battle Monuments Commission 

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 

Cemeterial Expenses, Army 

Armed Forces Retirement Home 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 27, 2013, the 

Committee ordered favorably reported the bill (H.R. 2216), making 

appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, subject to amendment, by 

a recorded vote of 23–6, a quorum being present. The vote was as 

follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairwoman Mikulski Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Leahy Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Harkin Mr. Alexander 

Mrs. Murray Mr. Graham 

Mrs. Feinstein Mr. Coats 

Mr. Durbin Mr. Johanns 

Mr. Johnson 

Ms. Landrieu 

Mr. Reed 

Mr. Pryor 

Mr. Tester 

Mr. Udall 

Mrs. Shaheen 

Mr. Merkley 

Mr. Begich 

Mr. Cochran 

Ms. Collins 
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Ms. Murkowski 

Mr. Kirk 

Mr. Blunt 

Mr. Moran 

Mr. Hoeven 

Mr. Boozman 

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.’’ 

The Committee bill as recommended contains no such provisions. 

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 

guidance 1

Amount 

in bill 

Committee 

guidance 

Amount 

in bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee guidance to its subcommittees of amounts for 2014: Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies: 

Mandatory .................................................................... NA 81,475 NA 2 81,172 

Discretionary ................................................................ 74,366 74,366 NA 2 76,510 

Security ............................................................... 10,688 10,688 NA NA 

Nonsecurity ......................................................... 63,678 63,678 NA NA 

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2014 ............................................................................. ...................... ...................... ...................... 3 87,076 

2015 ............................................................................. ...................... ...................... ...................... 5,964 

2016 ............................................................................. ...................... ...................... ...................... 4,349 

2017 ............................................................................. ...................... ...................... ...................... 1,895 

2018 and future years ................................................ ...................... ...................... ...................... 1,440 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2014 ................................................................................. NA 144 NA ¥8 

1 There is no section 302(a) allocation to the Committee on Appropriations for fiscal year 2014. 

2 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

3 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

NA: Not applicable. 
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Installation and project Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or −) 

Budget 

estimate 

House 

allowance 

ALABAMA 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

DECATUR: 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ADD/ALT ...................................................................................... 4,000 4,000 4,000 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

BIRMINGHAM IAP: 

ADD TO AND ALTER DISTRIBUTED GROUND STATION F ........................................................................... 8,500 8,500 8,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, ALABAMA .................................................................................................................................. 12,500 12,500 12,500 ............................ ............................

ALASKA 

ARMY: 

FORT WAINWRIGHT: 

AVIATION BATTALION COMPLEX ................................................................................................................ 45,000 45,000 45,000 ............................ ............................AVIATION STORAGE HANGAR ..................................................................................................................... 58,000 58,000 58,000 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

CLEAR AFS: 

BMDS UPGRADE EARLY WARNING RADAR ................................................................................................ 17,204 17,204 17,204 ............................ ............................

FORT GREELY: 

MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL BUILDING MISSILE FIELD #1 .......................................................................... 82,000 82,000 82,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, ALASKA ..................................................................................................................................... 202,204 202,204 202,204 ............................ ............................

ARIZONA 

AIR FORCE: 

LUKE AFB: 

F–35 FIELD TRAINING DETACHMENT ........................................................................................................ 5,500 5,500 5,500 ............................ ............................F–35 SQ OPS/AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT #3 ..................................................................................... 21,400 21,400 21,400 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, ARIZONA ................................................................................................................................... 26,900 26,900 26,900 ............................ ............................
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ARKANSAS 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT CHAFFEE: 

SCOUT/RECCE GUNNERY COMPLEX .......................................................................................................... 21,000 21,000 21,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, ARKANSAS ................................................................................................................................ 21,000 21,000 21,000 ............................ ............................

CALIFORNIA 

NAVY: 

BARSTOW: 

ENGINE DYNAMOMETER FACILITY ............................................................................................................. 14,998 14,998 14,998 ............................ ............................

CAMP PENDLETON: 

AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT UPGRADE .................................................................................................... 13,124 13,124 13,124 ............................ ............................

CORONADO: 

H–60 TRAINER FACILITY ........................................................................................................................... 8,910 8,910 8,910 ............................ ............................

POINT MUGU: 

AIRCRAFT ENGINE TEST PADS .................................................................................................................. 7,198 7,198 7,198 ............................ ............................BAMS CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE HANGAR ........................................................................................ 17,469 17,469 17,469 ............................ ............................

PORT HUENEME: 

UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING CONVERSION ................................................................................................ 33,600 33,600 33,600 ............................ ............................

SAN DIEGO: 

STEAM PLANT DECENTRALIZATION ........................................................................................................... 34,331 34,331 34,331 ............................ ............................

TWENTYNINE PALMS: 

CAMP WILSON INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES ........................................................................................... 33,437 33,437 33,437 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

BEALE AFB: 

DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND STATION OPERATIONS BUILDING ......................................................... 62,000 62,000 62,000 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

BRAWLEY: 

SOF DESERT WARFARE TRAINING CENTER ............................................................................................... 23,095 23,095 23,095 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT—TRACY: 

GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE ............................................................................................................. 37,554 37,554 37,554 ............................ ............................

MIRAMAR: 

REPLACE FUEL PIPELINE .......................................................................................................................... 6,000 6,000 6,000 ............................ ............................

ARMY RESERVE: 

CAMP PARKS: 

ARMY RESERVE CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 17,500 17,500 17,500 ............................ ............................

FORT HUNTER LIGGETT: 

TASS TRAINING CENTER [TTC] .................................................................................................................. 16,500 16,500 16,500 ............................ ............................
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Installation and project Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or −) 

Budget 

estimate 

House 

allowance 

NAVY RESERVE: 

MARCH AFB: 

NOSC MORENO VALLEY RESERVE TRAINING CENTER .............................................................................. 11,086 11,086 11,086 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE RESERVE: 

MARCH AFB: 

JOINT REGIONAL DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING CENTER ............................................................................. 19,900 19,900 19,900 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, CALIFORNIA .............................................................................................................................. 356,702 356,702 356,702 ............................ ............................

COLORADO 

ARMY: 

FORT CARSON: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............................................................................................................ 73,000 73,000 73,000 ............................ ............................AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............................................................................................................ 66,000 66,000 66,000 ............................ ............................CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT .......................................................................................................................... 34,000 34,000 34,000 ............................ ............................FIRE STATION ............................................................................................................................................ 12,000 12,000 12,000 ............................ ............................HEADQUARTERS BUILDING ........................................................................................................................ 33,000 33,000 33,000 ............................ ............................RUNWAY .................................................................................................................................................... 12,000 12,000 12,000 ............................ ............................SIMULATOR BUILDING ............................................................................................................................... 12,200 12,200 12,200 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

FORT CARSON: 

SOF GROUP SUPPORT BATTALION ............................................................................................................ 22,282 22,282 22,282 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, COLORADO ................................................................................................................................ 264,482 264,482 264,482 ............................ ............................

FLORIDA 

ARMY: 

EGLIN AFB: 

AUTOMATED SNIPER FIELD FIRE RANGE .................................................................................................. 4,700 4,700 4,700 ............................ ............................
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NAVY: 

JACKSONVILLE: 

P–8A TRAINING AND PARKING APRON EXPANSION .................................................................................. 20,752 20,752 20,752 ............................ ............................

KEY WEST: 

AIRCRAFT CRASH/RESCUE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS ............................................................................. 14,001 14,001 14,001 ............................ ............................

MAYPORT: 

LCS LOGISTICS SUPPORT FACILITY ........................................................................................................... 16,093 16,093 16,093 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

TYNDALL AFB: 

F–22 MUNITIONS STORAGE COMPLEX ...................................................................................................... 9,100 9,100 9,100 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

HURLBURT FIELD: 

SOF ADD/ALTER OPERATIONS FACILITY .................................................................................................... 7,900 7,900 7,900 ............................ ............................

JACKSONVILLE: 

REPLACE FUEL PIPELINE .......................................................................................................................... 7,500 7,500 7,500 ............................ ............................

KEY WEST: 

SOF BOAT DOCKS ..................................................................................................................................... 3,600 ............................ 3,600 ............................ ∂3,600 

PANAMA CITY: 

REPLACE GROUND VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY ........................................................................................ 2,600 2,600 2,600 ............................ ............................

TYNDALL AFB: 

REPLACE FUEL PIPELINE .......................................................................................................................... 9,500 9,500 9,500 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

PINELLAS PARK: 

READY BUILDING ...................................................................................................................................... 5,700 5,700 5,700 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE RESERVE: 

HOMESTEAD AFS: 

ENTRY CONTROL COMPLEX ...................................................................................................................... 9,800 9,800 9,800 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, FLORIDA .................................................................................................................................... 111,246 107,646 111,246 ............................ ∂3,600 

GEORGIA 

ARMY: 

FORT GORDON: 

ADV INDIVIDUAL TRAINING BARRACKS COMPLEX, PHASE 2 .................................................................... 61,000 61,000 61,000 ............................ ............................

NAVY: 

ALBANY: 

CERS DISPATCH FACILITY ......................................................................................................................... 1,010 1,010 1,010 ............................ ............................WEAPONS STORAGE AND INSPECTION FACILITY ....................................................................................... 15,600 15,600 15,600 ............................ ............................

SAVANNAH: 

TOWNSEND BOMBING RANGE LAND ACQ—PHASE 1 ............................................................................... 61,717 61,717 61,717 ............................ ............................
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Installation and project Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or −) 

Budget 

estimate 

House 

allowance 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

FORT BENNING: 

FAITH MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITION ............................................................................................................. 6,031 6,031 6,031 ............................ ............................WHITE ELEMTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................... 37,304 37,304 37,304 ............................ ............................

FORT STEWART: 

DIAMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................... 44,504 44,504 44,504 ............................ ............................

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD: 

REPLACE FUEL ISLAND ............................................................................................................................. 13,500 13,500 13,500 ............................ ............................

MOODY AFB: 

REPLACE GROUND VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY ........................................................................................ 3,800 3,800 3,800 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, GEORGIA ................................................................................................................................... 244,466 244,466 244,466 ............................ ............................

HAWAII 

ARMY: 

FORT SHAFTER: 

COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY—ADMIN ........................................................................................... 75,000 65,000 75,000 ............................ ∂10,000 

NAVY: 

KANEOHE BAY: 

3RD RADIO BN MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS COMPLEX ............................................................................ 25,336 25,336 25,336 ............................ ............................AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE EXPANSION ....................................................................................................... 16,968 16,968 16,968 ............................ ............................AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR UPGRADES ......................................................................................... 31,820 31,820 31,820 ............................ ............................ARMORY ADDITION AND RENOVATION ...................................................................................................... 12,952 12,952 12,952 ............................ ............................AVIATION SIMULATOR MODERNIZATION/ADDITION .................................................................................... 17,724 17,724 17,724 ............................ ............................MV–22 HANGAR ........................................................................................................................................ 57,517 57,517 57,517 ............................ ............................MV–22 PARKING APRON AND INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 74,665 74,665 74,665 ............................ ............................

PEARL CITY: 

WATER TRANSMISSION LINE ..................................................................................................................... 30,100 30,100 30,100 ............................ ............................

PEARL HARBOR: 

DRYDOCK WATERFRONT FACILITY ............................................................................................................. 22,721 22,721 22,721 ............................ ............................SUBMARINE PRODUCTION SUPPORT FACILITY .......................................................................................... 35,277 35,277 35,277 ............................ ............................
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AIR FORCE: 

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM: 

C–17 MODERNIZE HANGAR 35, DOCKS 1 AND 2 .................................................................................... 4,800 4,800 4,800 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

FORD ISLAND: 

DISA PACIFIC FACILITY UPGRADES ........................................................................................................... 2,615 2,615 2,615 ............................ ............................

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM: 

ALTER WAREHOUSE SPACE ....................................................................................................................... 2,800 2,800 2,800 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, HAWAII ...................................................................................................................................... 410,295 400,295 410,295 ............................ ∂10,000 

ILLINOIS 

NAVY: 

GREAT LAKES: 

UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING ...................................................................................................................... 35,851 35,851 35,851 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

KANKAKEE: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............................................................................................................ 28,000 28,000 28,000 ............................ ............................READINESS CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 14,000 14,000 14,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, ILLINOIS .................................................................................................................................... 77,851 77,851 77,851 ............................ ............................

INDIANA 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

HULMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT: 

ADD/ALTER BUILDING 37 FOR DIST COMMON GROUND STN ................................................................... 7,300 7,300 7,300 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, INDIANA .................................................................................................................................... 7,300 7,300 7,300 ............................ ............................

KANSAS 

ARMY: 

FORT LEAVENWORTH: 

SIMULATIONS CENTER .............................................................................................................................. 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, KANSAS ..................................................................................................................................... 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

KENTUCKY 

ARMY: 

FORT CAMPBELL: 

BATTLEFIELD WEATHER SUPPORT FACILITY .............................................................................................. 4,800 4,800 4,800 ............................ ............................
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FORT CAMPBELL: 

19TH AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON EXPANSION ....................................................................... 8,000 8,000 8,000 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT: 

AMMUNITION DEMILITARIZATION FACILITY, PHASE XIV ............................................................................ 122,536 122,536 122,536 ............................ ............................

FORT CAMPBELL: 

FORT CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................... 59,278 59,278 59,278 ............................ ............................MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT .................................................................................... 38,591 38,591 38,591 ............................ ............................SOF GROUP SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION ................................................................................................ 26,342 26,342 26,342 ............................ ............................

FORT KNOX: 

AMBULATORY HEALTH CENTER ................................................................................................................. 265,000 265,000 215,000 −50,000 −50,000 CONS/REPLACE VAN VOORHIS-MUDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS .............................................................. 38,023 38,023 38,023 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, KENTUCKY ................................................................................................................................ 562,570 562,570 512,570 −50,000 −50,000 

MAINE 

NAVY: 

BANGOR: 

NCTAMS VLF COMMERCIAL POWER CONNECTION .................................................................................... 13,800 13,800 13,800 ............................ ............................

KITTERY: 

STRUCTURAL SHOPS CONSOLIDATION ...................................................................................................... 11,522 11,522 11,522 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MAINE ....................................................................................................................................... 25,322 25,322 25,322 ............................ ............................

MARYLAND 

ARMY: 

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND: 

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES ............................................................................................ 21,000 21,000 21,000 ............................ ............................

FORT DETRICK: 

ENTRY CONTROL POINT ............................................................................................................................ 2,500 2,500 2,500 ............................ ............................
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE BUILDING ............................................................................................. 4,600 4,600 4,600 ............................ ............................

NAVY: 

FORT MEADE: 

MARFORCYBERCOM HQ-OPS BUILDING .................................................................................................... 83,988 ............................ 83,988 ............................ ∂83,988 

AIR FORCE: 

FORT MEADE: 

CYBERCOM JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER, INCREMENT 1 .......................................................................... 85,000 85,000 85,000 ............................ ............................

JOINT BASE ANDREWS: 

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS FACILITY .......................................................................................................... 30,000 30,000 30,000 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND: 

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND LAB REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................... 210,000 110,000 210,000 ............................ ∂100,000 

BETHESDA [WRNMMC]: 

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS ...................................................................................... 46,800 46,800 46,800 ............................ ............................PARKING GARAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 20,000 20,000 20,000 ............................ ............................

FORT DETRICK: 

USAMRIID REPLACEMENT STAGE 1, INCR 8 ............................................................................................. 13,000 ............................ 13,000 ............................ ∂13,000 

FORT MEADE: 

HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CENTER INC 3 .................................................................................... 431,000 431,000 431,000 ............................ ............................NSAW RECAPITALIZE BUILDING #1/SITE M INC 2 .................................................................................... 58,000 58,000 58,000 ............................ ............................

JOINT BASE ANDREWS: 

AMBULATORY CARE CENTER INC 2 .......................................................................................................... 76,200 63,800 76,200 ............................ ∂12,400 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT MEADE: 

175TH NETWORK WARFARE SQUADRON FACILITY .................................................................................... 4,000 ............................ 4,000 ............................ ∂4,000 

MARTIN STATE AIRPORT: 

CYBER/ISR FACILITY ................................................................................................................................. 8,000 ............................ 8,000 ............................ ∂8,000 

ARMY RESERVE: 

BOWIE: 

ARMY RESERVE CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 25,500 25,500 25,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MARYLAND ................................................................................................................................ 1,119,588 898,200 1,119,588 ............................ ∂221,388 

MASSACHUSETTS 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

HANSCOM AFB: 

HANSCOM PRIMARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................... 36,213 36,213 36,213 ............................ ............................
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CAMP EDWARDS: 

ENLISTED BARRACKS, TRANSIENT TRAINING ADD .................................................................................... 19,000 19,000 19,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MASSACHUSETTS ...................................................................................................................... 55,213 55,213 55,213 ............................ ............................

MICHIGAN 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

CAMP GRAYLING: 

ENLISTED BARRACKS, TRANSIENT TRAINING ............................................................................................ 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MICHIGAN ................................................................................................................................. 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

MINNESOTA 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

STILLWATER: 

READINESS CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MINNESOTA ............................................................................................................................... 17,000 17,000 17,000 ............................ ............................

MISSISSIPPI 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

CAMP SHELBY: 

WATER SUPPLY/TREATMENT BUILDING, POTABLE .................................................................................... 3,000 3,000 3,000 ............................ ............................

PASCAGOULA: 

READINESS CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 4,500 4,500 4,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MISSISSIPPI .............................................................................................................................. 7,500 7,500 7,500 ............................ ............................
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MISSOURI 

ARMY: 

FORT LEONARD WOOD: 

ADV INDIVIDUAL TRAINING BARRACKS COMPLEX, PHASE 1 .................................................................... 86,000 86,000 86,000 ............................ ............................SIMULATOR BUILDING ............................................................................................................................... 4,700 4,700 4,700 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

WHITEMAN AFB: 

WSA MOP IGLOOS AND ASSEMBLY FACILITY ............................................................................................ 5,900 5,900 5,900 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

MACON: 

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP .................................................................................................................. 9,100 9,100 9,100 ............................ ............................

WHITEMAN AFB: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............................................................................................................ 5,000 5,000 5,000 ............................ ............................

NAVY RESERVE: 

KANSAS CITY: 

RESERVE TRAINING CENTER—BELTON, MISSOURI .................................................................................. 15,020 15,020 15,020 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MISSOURI ................................................................................................................................. 125,720 125,720 125,720 ............................ ............................

MONTANA 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

GREAT FALLS IAP: 

INTRA-THEATER AIRLIFT CONVERSION ...................................................................................................... 22,000 22,000 22,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, MONTANA .................................................................................................................................. 22,000 22,000 22,000 ............................ ............................

NEBRASKA 

AIR FORCE: 

OFFUTT AFB: 

USSTRATCOM REPLACEMENT FACILITY, INCR 3 ....................................................................................... 136,000 136,000 136,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NEBRASKA ................................................................................................................................ 136,000 136,000 136,000 ............................ ............................

NEVADA 

NAVY: 

FALLON: 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ............................................................................................................. 11,334 11,334 11,334 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

NELLIS AFB: 

ADD RPA WEAPONS SCHOOL FACILITY ..................................................................................................... 20,000 20,000 20,000 ............................ ............................
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DORMITORY (240 RM) .............................................................................................................................. 35,000 35,000 35,000 ............................ ............................F–35 ALT MISSION EQUIPMENT [AME] STORAGE ..................................................................................... 5,000 5,000 5,000 ............................ ............................F–35 FUEL CELL HANGAR ........................................................................................................................ 9,400 9,400 9,400 ............................ ............................F–35 PARTS STORE .................................................................................................................................. 9,100 9,100 9,100 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NEVADA .................................................................................................................................... 89,834 89,834 89,834 ............................ ............................

NEW JERSEY 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST: 

REPLACE FUEL DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 10,000 10,000 10,000 ............................ ............................

ARMY RESERVE: 

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST: 

AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN [MPMG] ............................................................................... 9,500 9,500 9,500 ............................ ............................CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITY ......................................................................................................................... 7,900 7,900 7,900 ............................ ............................CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY .............................................................................................................. 13,400 13,400 13,400 ............................ ............................MODIFIED RECORD FIRE RANGE ............................................................................................................... 5,400 5,400 5,400 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NEW JERSEY ............................................................................................................................. 46,200 46,200 46,200 ............................ ............................

NEW MEXICO 

AIR FORCE: 

CANNON AFB: 

AIRMEN AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER ............................................................................................... 5,500 5,500 5,500 ............................ ............................DORMITORY (144 RM) .............................................................................................................................. 22,000 22,000 22,000 ............................ ............................SATELLITE DINING FACILITY ...................................................................................................................... 6,600 6,600 6,600 ............................ ............................

HOLLOMAN AFB: 

F–16 AIRCRAFT COVERED WASHRACK AND PAD ..................................................................................... 2,250 2,250 2,250 ............................ ............................

KIRTLAND AFB: 

NUCLEAR SYSTEMS WING AND SUSTAINMENT CENTER PHASE 2 ............................................................ 30,500 30,500 30,500 ............................ ............................
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HOLLOMAN AFB: 

MEDICAL CLINIC REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................... 60,000 60,000 60,000 ............................ ............................REPLACE HYDRANT FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 21,400 21,400 21,400 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NEW MEXICO ............................................................................................................................ 148,250 148,250 148,250 ............................ ............................

NEW YORK 

ARMY: 

U.S MILITARY ACADEMY: 

CADET BARRACKS, INCR 2 ....................................................................................................................... 42,000 42,000 42,000 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

NEW YORK: 

READINESS CENTER ADD/ALT ................................................................................................................... 31,000 31,000 31,000 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT DRUM: 

MQ–9 FLIGHT TRAINING UNIT HANGAR .................................................................................................... 4,700 4,700 4,700 ............................ ............................

ARMY RESERVE: 

BULLVILLE: 

ARMY RESERVE CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 14,500 14,500 14,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NEW YORK ................................................................................................................................ 92,200 92,200 92,200 ............................ ............................

NORTH CAROLINA 

ARMY: 

FORT BRAGG: 

COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY .......................................................................................................... 5,900 5,900 5,900 ............................ ............................

NAVY: 

CAMP LEJEUNE: 

LANDFILL—PHASE 4 ................................................................................................................................. 20,795 20,795 20,795 ............................ ............................OPERATIONS TRAINING COMPLEX ............................................................................................................. 22,515 22,515 22,515 ............................ ............................STEAM DECENTRALIZATION—BEQ NODES ............................................................................................... 18,679 18,679 18,679 ............................ ............................STEAM DECENTRALIZATION—CAMP JOHNSON ......................................................................................... 2,620 2,620 2,620 ............................ ............................STEAM DECENTRALIZATION—HADNOT POINT ........................................................................................... 13,390 13,390 13,390 ............................ ............................

NEW RIVER: 

CH–53K MAINTENANCE TRAINING FACILITY ............................................................................................. 13,218 13,218 13,218 ............................ ............................CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR ................................................................................................................ 12,547 12,547 12,547 ............................ ............................REGIONAL COMMUNICATION STATION ....................................................................................................... 20,098 20,098 20,098 ............................ ............................
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CAMP LEJEUNE: 

SOF PERFORMANCE RESILIENCY CENTER ................................................................................................ 14,400 ............................ 14,400 ............................ ∂14,400 SOF SUSTAINMENT TRAINING COMPLEX ................................................................................................... 28,977 28,977 28,977 ............................ ............................

FORT BRAGG: 

CONSOLIDATE/REPLACE POPE HOLBROOK ELEMENTARY ......................................................................... 37,032 37,032 37,032 ............................ ............................SOF CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION ANNEX ..................................................................................................... 37,689 37,689 37,689 ............................ ............................SOF COMBAT MEDIC SKILLS SUSTAIN COURSE BUILDING ....................................................................... 7,600 7,600 7,600 ............................ ............................SOF ENGINEER TRAINING FACILITY ........................................................................................................... 10,419 10,419 10,419 ............................ ............................SOF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CENTER ................................................................................................. 64,606 64,606 64,606 ............................ ............................SOF UPGRADE TRAINING FACILITY ............................................................................................................ 14,719 14,719 14,719 ............................ ............................

ARMY RESERVE: 

FORT BRAGG: 

ARMY RESERVE CENTER .......................................................................................................................... 24,500 24,500 24,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NORTH CAROLINA ..................................................................................................................... 369,704 355,304 369,704 ............................ ∂14,400 

NORTH DAKOTA 

AIR FORCE: 

MINOT AFB: 

B–52 ADAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT .............................................................................................. 15,530 15,530 15,530 ............................ ............................B–52 MUNITIONS STORAGE IGLOOS ......................................................................................................... 8,300 8,300 8,300 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

MINOT AFB: 

REPLACE FUEL PIPELINE .......................................................................................................................... 6,400 6,400 6,400 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, NORTH DAKOTA ........................................................................................................................ 30,230 30,230 30,230 ............................ ............................
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OHIO 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

RAVENNA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT: 

SANITARY SEWER ...................................................................................................................................... 5,200 5,200 5,200 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

SPRINGFIELD BECKLEY-MAP: 

ALTER INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS FACILITY ............................................................................................ 7,200 7,200 7,200 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, OHIO ......................................................................................................................................... 12,400 12,400 12,400 ............................ ............................

OKLAHOMA 

NAVY: 

TINKER AFB: 

TACAMO E–6B HANGAR ............................................................................................................................ 14,144 14,144 14,144 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

TINKER AFB: 

KC–46A LAND ACQUISITION ...................................................................................................................... 8,600 8,600 8,600 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

ALTUS AFB: 

REPLACE REFUELER PARKING .................................................................................................................. 2,100 2,100 2,100 ............................ ............................

TINKER AFB: 

REPLACE FUEL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 36,000 36,000 36,000 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE RESERVE: 

TINKER AFB: 

AIR CONTROL GROUP SQUADRON OPERATIONS ....................................................................................... 12,200 12,200 12,200 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, OKLAHOMA ................................................................................................................................ 73,044 73,044 73,044 ............................ ............................

PENNSYLVANIA 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

DEF DISTRIBUTION DEPOT NEW CUMBERLAND: 

UPGRADE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WAREHOUSE ....................................................................................... 3,100 3,100 3,100 ............................ ............................UPGRADE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY ......................................................................................................... 5,900 5,900 5,900 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONAL BUILDING ............................................................................... 40,000 40,000 40,000 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP: 

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS AND TRAINING FACILITY ........................................................................ 7,700 7,700 7,700 ............................ ............................
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TOTAL, PENNSYLVANIA ......................................................................................................................... 56,700 56,700 56,700 ............................ ............................

RHODE ISLAND 

NAVY: 

NEWPORT: 

HEWITT HALL RESEARCH CENTER ............................................................................................................ 12,422 12,422 12,422 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

QUONSET STATE AIRPORT: 

C–130J FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING FACILITY ....................................................................................... 6,000 6,000 6,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, RHODE ISLAND ......................................................................................................................... 18,422 18,422 18,422 ............................ ............................

SOUTH CAROLINA 

NAVY: 

CHARLESTON: 

NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY ................................................................................ 73,932 73,932 73,932 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

BEAUFORT: 

BOLDEN ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACEMENT .......................................................................... 41,324 41,324 41,324 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

GREENVILLE: 

READINESS CENTER .................................................................................................................................. 13,000 13,000 13,000 ............................ ............................VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP .................................................................................................................. 13,000 13,000 13,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, SOUTH CAROLINA ..................................................................................................................... 141,256 141,256 141,256 ............................ ............................

TENNESSEE 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE: 

REPLACE GROUND VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY ........................................................................................ 2,200 2,200 2,200 ............................ ............................
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MCGHEE-TYSON AIRPORT: 

TEC EXPANSION—DORMITORY AND CLASSROOM FACILITY ..................................................................... 18,000 18,000 18,000 ............................ ............................

NAVY RESERVE: 

MEMPHIS: 

RESERVE BOAT MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY .......................................................................... 4,330 4,330 4,330 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, TENNESSEE ............................................................................................................................... 24,530 24,530 24,530 ............................ ............................

TEXAS 

ARMY: 

FORT BLISS: 

CONTROL TOWER ...................................................................................................................................... 10,800 10,800 10,800 ............................ ............................UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE COMPLEX .................................................................................................... 36,000 36,000 36,000 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

FORT BLISS: 

F–16 BAK 12/14 AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 3,350 3,350 3,350 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

FORT BLISS: 

HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT INCR 5 ............................................................................................................. 252,100 152,100 202,100 −50,000 ∂50,000 

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO: 

SAMMC HYPERBARIC FACILITY ADDITION ................................................................................................. 12,600 12,600 12,600 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

FORT WORTH: 

ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER ADD .................................................................................................. 14,270 14,270 14,270 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, TEXAS ....................................................................................................................................... 329,120 229,120 279,120 −50,000 ∂50,000 

UTAH 

AIR FORCE: 

HILL AFB: 

F–35 AIRCRAFT MX UNIT HANGAR 45E OPS #1 ...................................................................................... 13,500 13,500 13,500 ............................ ............................FIRE CRASH RESCUE STATION ................................................................................................................. 18,500 18,500 18,500 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, UTAH ......................................................................................................................................... 32,000 32,000 32,000 ............................ ............................

VIRGINIA 

ARMY: 

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS: 

ADV INDIVIDUAL TRAINING BARRACKS COMPLEX, PHASE 3 .................................................................... 50,000 50,000 50,000 ............................ ............................
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NAVY: 

DAM NECK: 

AERIAL TARGET OPERATION CONSOLIDATION ........................................................................................... 10,587 10,587 10,587 ............................ ............................

NORFOLK: 

PIER 11 POWER UPGRADES FOR CVN–78 ............................................................................................... 3,380 3,380 3,380 ............................ ............................

QUANTICO: 

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FACILITY TECOM SCHOOLS ............................................................................... 25,731 25,731 25,731 ............................ ............................ATC TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER RELOCATION .............................................................................................. 3,630 3,630 3,630 ............................ ............................FULLER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................. 9,013 9,013 9,013 ............................ ............................

YORKTOWN: 

SMALL ARMS RANGES .............................................................................................................................. 18,700 18,700 18,700 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS: 

4-BAY CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS INSPECTION BUILDING ...................................................................... 4,800 4,800 4,800 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

DAM NECK: 

SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER ....................................................................................................... 11,147 ............................ 11,147 ............................ ∂11,147 

DEF DISTRIBUTION DEPOT RICHMOND: 

OPERATIONS CENTER PHASE 1 ................................................................................................................ 87,000 87,000 87,000 ............................ ............................

JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-STORY: 

SOF LOGSU TWO OPERATIONS FACILITY ................................................................................................... 30,404 30,404 30,404 ............................ ............................

PENTAGON: 

ARMY NAVY DRIVE TOUR BUS DROP OFF ................................................................................................ 1,850 1,850 ............................ −1,850 −1,850 BOUNDARY CHANNEL ACCESS CONTROL POINT ....................................................................................... 6,700 6,700 6,700 ............................ ............................PFPA SUPPORT OPERATIONS CENTER ...................................................................................................... 14,800 14,800 14,800 ............................ ............................RAVEN ROCK ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY UPGRADE .................................................................................. 32,000 32,000 32,000 ............................ ............................RAVEN ROCK EXTERIOR COOLING TOWER ................................................................................................ 4,100 4,100 4,100 ............................ ............................

QUANTICO: 

QUANTICO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT .................................................................................... 40,586 40,586 40,586 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, VIRGINIA ................................................................................................................................... 354,428 343,281 352,578 −1,850 ∂9,297 
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WASHINGTON 

ARMY: 

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............................................................................................................ 79,000 79,000 79,000 ............................ ............................AIRFIELD OPERATIONS COMPLEX .............................................................................................................. 37,000 37,000 37,000 ............................ ............................AVIATION BATTALION COMPLEX ................................................................................................................ 28,000 28,000 28,000 ............................ ............................

YAKIMA: 

AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN RANGE ................................................................................ 9,100 9,100 9,100 ............................ ............................

NAVY: 

BREMERTON: 

INTEGRATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DRY DOCKS 3 AND 4 ............................................................ 18,189 18,189 18,189 ............................ ............................

KITSAP: 

EXPLOSIVES HANDLING WHARF #2 (INC) ................................................................................................. 24,880 24,880 24,880 ............................ ............................

WHIDBEY ISLAND: 

EA–18G FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 32,482 32,482 32,482 ............................ ............................P–8A HANGAR AND TRAINING FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 85,167 85,167 85,167 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

WHIDBEY ISLAND: 

REPLACE FUEL PIER BREAKWATER .......................................................................................................... 10,000 10,000 10,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, WASHINGTON ............................................................................................................................ 323,818 323,818 323,818 ............................ ............................

WISCONSIN 

ARMY RESERVE: 

FORT MCCOY: 

ACCESS CONTROL POINT/MAIL/FREIGHT CENTER ..................................................................................... 17,500 17,500 17,500 ............................ ............................NCO ACADEMY DINING FACILITY .............................................................................................................. 5,900 5,900 5,900 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, WISCONSIN ............................................................................................................................... 23,400 23,400 23,400 ............................ ............................

WYOMING 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

AFTON: 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER .................................................................................................... 10,200 10,200 10,200 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, WYOMING .................................................................................................................................. 10,200 10,200 10,200 ............................ ............................
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BAHRAIN ISLAND 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

SW ASIA: 

MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................. 45,400 45,400 45,400 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, BAHRAIN ISLAND ...................................................................................................................... 45,400 45,400 45,400 ............................ ............................

BELGIUM 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

BRUSSELS: 

NATO HEADQUARTERS FACILITY ............................................................................................................... 38,513 38,513 38,513 ............................ ............................NATO HEADQUARTERS FIT-OUT ................................................................................................................. 29,100 29,100 29,100 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, BELGIUM ................................................................................................................................... 67,613 67,613 67,613 ............................ ............................

DJIBOUTI 

NAVY: 

CAMP LEMONIER: 

ARMORY .................................................................................................................................................... 6,420 6,420 6,420 ............................ ............................UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING ...................................................................................................................... 22,580 22,580 22,580 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, DJIBOUTI ................................................................................................................................... 29,000 29,000 29,000 ............................ ............................

GERMANY 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

KAISERLAUTERN AB: 

KAISERSLAUTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ......................................................................... 49,907 49,907 49,907 ............................ ............................

RAMSTEIN AB: 

RAMSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................. 98,762 98,762 98,762 ............................ ............................

RHINE ORDNANCE BARRACKS: 

MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT, INCR 3 ............................................................................................... 151,545 151,545 101,545 −50,000 −50,000 
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WIESBADEN: 

HAINERBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ................................................................................ 58,899 58,899 58,899 ............................ ............................WIESBADEN MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................... 50,756 50,756 50,756 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, GERMANY ................................................................................................................................. 409,869 409,869 359,869 −50,000 −50,000 

GREENLAND 

AIR FORCE: 

THULE AB: 

THULE CONSOLIDATION, PHASE 2 ............................................................................................................ 43,904 43,904 43,904 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, GREENLAND .............................................................................................................................. 43,904 43,904 43,904 ............................ ............................

GUAM 

NAVY: 

JOINT REGION MARIANAS: 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR—NORTH RAMP .................................................................................. 85,673 85,673 ............................ −85,673 −85,673 BAMS FORWARD OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE HANGAR .................................................................. 61,702 61,702 61,702 ............................ ............................DEHUMIDIFIED SUPPLY STORAGE FACILITY .............................................................................................. 17,170 17,170 17,170 ............................ ............................EMERGENT REPAIR FACILITY EXPANSION ................................................................................................. 35,860 35,860 35,860 ............................ ............................MODULAR STORAGE MAGAZINES .............................................................................................................. 63,382 63,382 63,382 ............................ ............................SIERRA WHARF IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 1,170 1,170 1,170 ............................ ............................XRAY WHARF IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................................. 53,420 53,420 53,420 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

JOINT REGION MARIANAS: 

PAR—FUEL SYSTEM HARDENED BUILDINGS ............................................................................................ 20,000 20,000 20,000 ............................ ............................PAR—STRIKE TACTICAL MISSILE MXS FACILITY ...................................................................................... 10,530 10,530 10,530 ............................ ............................PAR—TANKER GP MX HANGAR/AMU/SQD OPS ........................................................................................ 132,600 132,600 132,600 ............................ ............................PRTC REDHORSE AIRFIELD OPERATIONS FACILITY ................................................................................... 8,500 8,500 8,500 ............................ ............................PRTC SF FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 4,600 4,600 4,600 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, GUAM ........................................................................................................................................ 494,607 494,607 408,934 −85,673 −85,673 

JAPAN 

NAVY: 

CAMP BUTLER: 

AIRFIELD SECURITY UPGRADES ................................................................................................................ 5,820 5,820 5,820 ............................ ............................

YOKOSUKA: 

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM UPGRADE ........................................................................................................ 7,568 7,568 7,568 ............................ ............................
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DEFENSE-WIDE: 

ATSUGI: 

REPLACE GROUND VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY ........................................................................................ 4,100 4,100 4,100 ............................ ............................

IWAKUNI: 

CONSTRUCT HYDRANT FUEL SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 34,000 34,000 34,000 ............................ ............................

KADENA AB: 

KADENA MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITION/RENOVATION .................................................................................... 38,792 38,792 38,792 ............................ ............................

TORRI COMMO STATION: 

SOF FACILITY AUGMENTATION .................................................................................................................. 71,451 63,621 71,451 ............................ ∂7,830 

YOKOSUKA: 

UPGRADE FUEL PUMPS ............................................................................................................................. 10,600 10,600 10,600 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, JAPAN ....................................................................................................................................... 172,331 164,501 172,331 ............................ ∂7,830 

KOREA 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

CAMP WALKER: 

DAEGU MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ......................................................................................... 52,164 52,164 52,164 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, KOREA ...................................................................................................................................... 52,164 52,164 52,164 ............................ ............................

KWAJALEIN 

ARMY: 

KWAJALEIN ATOLL: 

PIER .......................................................................................................................................................... 63,000 63,000 63,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, KWAJALEIN ................................................................................................................................ 63,000 63,000 63,000 ............................ ............................
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MARIANA ISLANDS 

AIR FORCE: 

SAIPAN: 

PAR—AIRPORT POL/BULK STORAGE AST ................................................................................................. 18,500 ............................ 18,500 ............................ ∂18,500 PAR—HAZARDOUS CARGO PAD ............................................................................................................... 8,000 ............................ 8,000 ............................ ∂8,000 PAR—MAINTENANCE FACILITY ................................................................................................................. 2,800 ............................ 2,800 ............................ ∂2,800 

TOTAL, MARIANA ISLANDS .................................................................................................................... 29,300 ............................ 29,300 ............................ ∂29,300 

PUERTO RICO 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

CAMP SANTIAGO: 

MANEUVER AREA TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT SITE ADDITION .................................................................. 5,600 5,600 5,600 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, PUERTO RICO ........................................................................................................................... 5,600 5,600 5,600 ............................ ............................

ROMANIA 

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

DEVESELU: 

AEGIS ASHORE MISSILE DEF SYS COMPLEX, INCREM 2 .......................................................................... 85,000 80,000 85,000 ............................ ∂5,000 

TOTAL, ROMANIA .................................................................................................................................. 85,000 80,000 85,000 ............................ ∂5,000 

UNITED KINGDOM 

AIR FORCE: 

RAF CROUGHTON: 

MAIN GATE COMPLEX ............................................................................................................................... 12,000 12,000 12,000 ............................ ............................

RAF LAKENHEATH: 

GUARDIAN ANGEL OPERATIONS FACILITY ................................................................................................. 22,047 22,047 22,047 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

RAF LAKENHEATH: 

LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................. 69,638 69,638 69,638 ............................ ............................

RAF MILDENHALL: 

REPLACE FUEL STORAGE .......................................................................................................................... 17,732 17,732 17,732 ............................ ............................SOF AIRFILED PAVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 24,077 ............................ ............................ −24,077 ............................SOF HANGAR/AMU ..................................................................................................................................... 24,371 ............................ ............................ −24,371 ............................SOF AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS AND HANGAR/AMU ......................................................................................... ............................ 48,448 ............................ ............................ −48,448 SOF MRSP AND PARTS STORAGE ............................................................................................................. 6,797 6,797 ............................ −6,797 −6,797 SOF SQUADRON OPERATIONS FACILITY .................................................................................................... 11,652 11,652 ............................ −11,652 −11,652 
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TOTAL, UNITED KINGDOM ..................................................................................................................... 188,314 188,314 121,417 −66,897 −66,897 

NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM .................................................................................................................... 239,700 199,700 239,700 ............................ ∂40,000 

WORLDWIDE CLASSIFIED 

ARMY: 

CLASSIFIED LOCATION: 

COMPANY OPERATIONS COMPLEX ............................................................................................................ 33,000 33,000 33,000 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

CLASSIFIED LOCATION: 

AN/TPY–2 RADAR SITE ............................................................................................................................. 15,000 15,000 15,000 ............................ ............................

TOTAL, WORLDWIDE CLASSIFIED .......................................................................................................... 48,000 48,000 48,000 ............................ ............................

WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED 

ARMY: 

HOST NATION SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 33,000 23,000 33,000 ............................ ∂10,000 MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 25,000 25,000 25,000 ............................ ............................PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 41,575 41,575 41,575 ............................ ............................

NAVY: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 89,830 89,830 89,830 ............................ ............................MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 19,740 19,740 19,740 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE: 

KC–46A FTU FACILITY PROJECTS ...................................................................................................................... 63,000 63,000 31,000 −32,000 −32,000 KC–46A MOB #1 FACILITY PROJECTS ............................................................................................................... 192,700 192,700 219,080 ∂26,380 ∂26,380 PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 11,314 11,314 14,321 ∂3,007 ∂3,007 UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................ 20,448 20,448 20,448 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE: 

CONTINGENCY CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 10,000 ............................ 10,000 ............................ ∂10,000 ENERGY CONSERVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM ............................................................................................. 150,000 150,000 150,000 ............................ ............................PLANNING AND DESIGN: 

DEFENSE-WIDE .......................................................................................................................................... 50,192 50,192 40,192 −10,000 −10,000 
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ENERGY CONSERVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM .................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 10,000 ∂10,000 ∂10,000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT EDUCATION ............................................................................... 75,905 75,905 75,905 ............................ ............................NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY ................................................................................................................... 57,053 57,053 57,053 ............................ ............................SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ............................................................................................................. 36,866 36,866 36,866 ............................ ............................WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICE ................................................................................................... 6,931 6,931 6,931 ............................ ............................MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ....................................................................................................................... 10,891 10,891 10,891 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................... 237,838 237,838 237,838 ............................ ............................

UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION: 

DEFENSE-WIDE .......................................................................................................................................... 3,000 3,000 3,000 ............................ ............................DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ................................................................................................................... 7,430 7,430 7,430 ............................ ............................DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT EDUCATION ............................................................................... 5,409 5,409 5,409 ............................ ............................MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ....................................................................................................................... 2,000 2,000 2,000 ............................ ............................NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY ................................................................................................................... 1,500 1,500 1,500 ............................ ............................JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF ............................................................................................................................ 9,730 9,730 9,730 ............................ ............................SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ............................................................................................................. 5,170 5,170 5,170 ............................ ............................TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY ............................................................................................................. 9,578 9,578 9,578 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................ 43,817 43,817 43,817 ............................ ............................

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 29,005 24,005 29,005 ............................ ∂5,000 MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 12,240 12,240 12,240 ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 13,400 13,400 13,400 ............................ ............................MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 13,000 13,000 13,000 ............................ ............................

ARMY RESERVE: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 14,212 14,212 14,212 ............................ ............................MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1,748 1,748 1,748 ............................ ............................

NAVY RESERVE: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 2,540 2,540 2,540 ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE RESERVE: 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 2,229 2,229 2,229 ............................ ............................MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1,530 1,530 1,530 ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, ARMY 

WISCONSIN: 

FORT MCCOY: 

FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (56 UNITS) ................................................................................. 23,000 23,000 23,000 ............................ ............................
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GERMANY: 

SOUTH CAMP VILSECK: 

FAMILIY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (29 UNITS) ................................................................................ 16,600 16,600 ............................ −16,600 −16,600 PLANNING AND DESIGN ............................................................................................................................ 4,408 4,408 4,408 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................. 44,008 44,008 27,408 −16,600 −16,600 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT ........................................................................................................................................... 96,907 96,907 96,907 ............................ ............................SERVICES ACCOUNT .......................................................................................................................................... 13,536 13,536 13,536 ............................ ............................MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT .................................................................................................................................... 54,433 54,433 54,433 ............................ ............................MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT ................................................................................................................................ 646 646 646 ............................ ............................FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT ..................................................................................................................................... 33,125 33,125 33,125 ............................ ............................LEASING ............................................................................................................................................................. 180,924 180,924 180,924 ............................ ............................MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ................................................................................................................... 107,639 107,639 107,639 ............................ ............................PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS ....................................................................................................................... 25,661 25,661 25,661 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 512,871 512,871 512,871 ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 68,969 68,969 68,969 ............................ ............................PLANNING AND DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................. 4,438 4,438 4,438 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 73,407 73,407 73,407 ............................ ............................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT ........................................................................................................................................... 94,313 94,313 94,313 ............................ ............................SERVICES ACCOUNT .......................................................................................................................................... 20,596 20,596 20,596 ............................ ............................MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT .................................................................................................................................... 60,782 60,782 60,782 ............................ ............................MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT ................................................................................................................................ 362 362 362 ............................ ............................FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT ..................................................................................................................................... 21,073 21,073 21,073 ............................ ............................LEASING ............................................................................................................................................................. 74,962 74,962 74,962 ............................ ............................
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MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ................................................................................................................... 90,122 90,122 90,122 ............................ ............................PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS ....................................................................................................................... 27,634 27,634 27,634 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 389,844 389,844 389,844 ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, AIR FORCE 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 72,093 72,093 72,093 ............................ ............................PLANNING AND DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................. 4,267 4,267 4,267 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 76,360 76,360 76,360 ............................ ............................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT ........................................................................................................................................... 70,532 70,532 70,532 ............................ ............................MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT .................................................................................................................................... 53,044 53,044 53,044 ............................ ............................SERVICES ACCOUNT .......................................................................................................................................... 16,862 16,862 16,862 ............................ ............................FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT ..................................................................................................................................... 39,470 39,470 39,470 ............................ ............................MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT ................................................................................................................................ 1,954 1,954 1,954 ............................ ............................LEASING ............................................................................................................................................................. 54,514 54,514 54,514 ............................ ............................MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 110,786 110,786 110,786 ............................ ............................PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS ....................................................................................................................... 41,436 41,436 41,436 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 388,598 388,598 388,598 ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, DEFENSE-WIDE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: 

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY: 

UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................................... 12 12 12 ............................ ............................FURNISHING .............................................................................................................................................. 67 67 67 ............................ ............................LEASING .................................................................................................................................................... 10,994 10,994 10,994 ............................ ............................MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY .......................................................................................................... 74 74 74 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY: 

FURNISHINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 3,196 3,196 3,196 ............................ ............................LEASING .................................................................................................................................................... 40,433 40,433 40,433 ............................ ............................

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY: 

UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................................... 288 288 288 ............................ ............................FURNISHINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 20 20 20 ............................ ............................SERVICES .................................................................................................................................................. 32 32 32 ............................ ............................MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 418 418 418 ............................ ............................MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY .......................................................................................................... 311 311 311 ............................ ............................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 55,845 55,845 55,845 ............................ ............................
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DOD FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............................................................................................................. 1,780 1,780 1,780 ............................ ............................

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE 

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACCOUNT ........................................................................................................... 451,357 451,357 451,357 ............................ ............................

RESCISSIONS FROM PRIOR YEAR UNOBLIGATED BALANCES 

ARMY .......................................................................................................................................................................... ............................ −89,000 ............................ ............................ ∂89,000 NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ......................................................................................................................................... ............................ −49,920 ............................ ............................ ∂49,920 DEFENSE-WIDE ............................................................................................................................................................ ............................ −358,400 ............................ ............................ ∂358,400 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY, PLANNING AND DESIGN FISCAL YEAR 2012 ........................................................ ............................ −50,000 ............................ ............................ ∂50,000 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE, UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND FISCAL 

YEAR 2010 ............................................................................................................................................................. ............................ −16,470 ............................ ............................ ∂16,470 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD, UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND 

FISCAL YEAR 2010 ................................................................................................................................................. ............................ −45,623 ............................ ............................ ∂45,623 

42 USC 3374 (SECTION 132) ..................................................................................................................................... ............................ −50,000 ............................ ............................ ∂50,000 REDUCTION OF FUNDS (SECTION 133) ....................................................................................................................... ............................ −4,668 ............................ ............................ ∂4,668 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS (SECTION 135) ..................................................................... ............................ 75,000 ............................ ............................ −75,000 

RECAP 

ARMY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1,119,875 1,099,875 1,119,875 ............................ ∂20,000 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ −139,000 ............................ ............................ ∂139,000 

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ......................................................................................................................................... 1,700,269 1,616,281 1,614,596 −85,673 −1,685 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ −49,920 ............................ ............................ ∂49,920 

AIR FORCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 1,156,573 1,127,273 1,153,960 −2,613 ∂26,687 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

DEFENSE-WIDE ............................................................................................................................................................ 3,985,300 3,707,923 3,766,553 −218,747 ∂58,630 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ −374,870 ............................ ............................ ∂374,870 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ............................................................................................................................................. 320,815 315,815 320,815 ............................ ∂5,000 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

AIR NATIONAL GUARD ................................................................................................................................................. 119,800 107,800 119,800 ............................ ∂12,000 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ −45,623 ............................ ............................ ∂45,623 
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ARMY RESERVE .......................................................................................................................................................... 174,060 174,060 174,060 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

NAVY RESERVE ........................................................................................................................................................... 32,976 32,976 32,976 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

AIR FORCE RESERVE .................................................................................................................................................. 45,659 45,659 45,659 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

NATO ........................................................................................................................................................................... 239,700 199,700 239,700 ............................ ∂40,000 

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE ................................................................................ 122,536 122,536 122,536 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

DOD FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............................................................................................................. 1,780 1,780 1,780 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, ARMY ............................................................................................................................................. 556,879 556,879 540,279 −16,600 −16,600 

CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. (44,008 ) (44,008 ) (27,408 ) (−16,600 ) (−16,600 ) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... (512,871 ) (512,871 ) (512,871 ) ............................ ............................

RESCISSION .............................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ............................................................................................................ 463,251 463,251 463,251 ............................ ............................

CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. (73,407 ) (73,407 ) (73,407 ) ............................ ............................OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... (389,844 ) (389,844 ) (389,844 ) ............................ ............................

RESCISSION .............................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, AIR FORCE ..................................................................................................................................... 464,958 464,958 464,958 ............................ ............................

CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. (76,360 ) (76,360 ) (76,360 ) ............................ ............................OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... (388,598 ) (388,598 ) (388,598 ) ............................ ............................

RESCISSION .............................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

FAMILY HOUSING, DEFENSE-WIDE .............................................................................................................................. 55,845 55,845 55,845 ............................ ............................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... (55,845 ) (55,845 ) (55,845 ) ............................ ............................

RESCISSION .............................................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

BRAC ........................................................................................................................................................................... 451,357 451,357 451,357 ............................ ............................

RESCISSION ....................................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

GRAND TOTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 11,011,633 9,954,887 10,688,000 −323,633 ∂733,113 
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Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared 

with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

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TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Military construction, Army .................................................................................... 1,682,100 1,119,875 1,099,875 1,119,875 ¥562,225 .......................... ∂20,000 Military construction, Navy and Marine Corps ...................................................... 1,547,120 1,700,269 1,616,281 1,614,596 ∂67,476 ¥85,673 ¥1,685 Military construction, Air Force .............................................................................. 322,117 1,156,573 1,127,273 1,153,960 ∂831,843 ¥2,613 ∂26,687 Military construction, Defense-Wide ...................................................................... 3,577,695 3,985,300 3,707,923 3,766,553 ∂188,858 ¥218,747 ∂58,630 

Total, Active components ......................................................................... 7,129,032 7,962,017 7,551,352 7,654,984 ∂525,952 ¥307,033 ∂103,632 

Military construction, Army National Guard .......................................................... 612,989 320,815 315,815 320,815 ¥292,174 .......................... ∂5,000 

Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 24,235 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥24,235 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 637,224 320,815 315,815 320,815 ¥316,409 .......................... ∂5,000 

Military construction, Air National Guard .............................................................. 42,330 119,800 107,800 119,800 ∂77,470 .......................... ∂12,000 Military construction, Army Reserve ...................................................................... 305,442 174,060 174,060 174,060 ¥131,382 .......................... ..........................Military construction, Navy Reserve ....................................................................... 49,467 32,976 32,976 32,976 ¥16,491 .......................... ..........................Military construction, Air Force Reserve ................................................................ 10,965 45,659 45,659 45,659 ∂34,694 .......................... ..........................

Total, Reserve components ....................................................................... 1,045,428 693,310 676,310 693,310 ¥352,118 .......................... ∂17,000 Total, Military construction ....................................................................... 8,174,460 8,655,327 8,227,662 8,348,294 ∂173,834 ¥307,033 ∂120,632 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program ......................... 253,828 239,700 199,700 239,700 ¥14,128 .......................... ∂40,000 Family housing construction, Army ........................................................................ 4,635 44,008 44,008 27,408 ∂22,773 ¥16,600 ¥16,600 Family housing operation and maintenance, Army ............................................... 529,352 512,871 512,871 512,871 ¥16,481 .......................... ..........................Family housing construction, Navy and Marine Corps .......................................... 102,047 73,407 73,407 73,407 ¥28,640 .......................... ..........................Family housing operation and maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps ................. 377,731 389,844 389,844 389,844 ∂12,113 .......................... ..........................Family housing construction, Air Force ................................................................. 83,713 76,360 76,360 76,360 ¥7,353 .......................... ..........................Family housing operation and maintenance, Air Force ......................................... 497,172 388,598 388,598 388,598 ¥108,574 .......................... ..........................Family housing operation and maintenance, Defense-Wide ................................. 52,169 55,845 55,845 55,845 ∂3,676 .......................... ..........................
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Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund ................................. 1,784 1,780 1,780 1,780 ¥4 .......................... ..........................

Total, Family housing ............................................................................... 1,648,603 1,542,713 1,542,713 1,526,113 ¥122,490 ¥16,600 ¥16,600 

Chemical demilitarization construction, Defense-Wide ......................................... 150,801 122,536 122,536 122,536 ¥28,265 .......................... ..........................Base realignment and closure: 

Base realignment and closure account, 1990 ............................................. 408,856 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥408,856 .......................... ..........................Base realignment and closure account, 2005 ............................................. 126,530 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥126,530 .......................... ..........................Base realignment and closure account ........................................................ .......................... 451,357 451,357 451,357 ∂451,357 .......................... ..........................

Total, Base realignment and closure ....................................................... 535,386 451,357 451,357 451,357 ¥84,029 .......................... ..........................

Military construction, Army (Sec. 126) .................................................................. .......................... .......................... ¥89,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂89,000 Military construction, Navy and Marine Corps (Sec. 127) .................................... .......................... .......................... ¥49,920 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂49,920 Military construction, Defense-Wide (Sec. 128) .................................................... ¥20,000 .......................... ¥358,400 .......................... ∂20,000 .......................... ∂358,400 Rescission (Public Law 113–6): 

Base Realignment and Closure, 2005 .......................................................... ¥132,513 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂132,513 .......................... ..........................Fiscal year 2012 (Sec. 129) ......................................................................... .......................... .......................... ¥50,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂50,000 

Military construction, Defense-Wide, unspecified minor construction fiscal year 

2009 and fiscal year 2010 (Sec. 130) ............................................................. .......................... .......................... ¥16,470 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂16,470 

Military construction, Air National Guard, unspecified minor construction fiscal 

year 2009 and fiscal year 2010 (Sec. 131) ..................................................... .......................... .......................... ¥45,623 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂45,623 

42 USC 3374 (Sec. 132) ........................................................................................ .......................... .......................... ¥50,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂50,000 Reduction of funds (Sec. 133) .............................................................................. .......................... .......................... ¥4,668 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂4,668 Navy Land Transfer (Public Law 113–6) ............................................................... 10,985 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥10,985 .......................... ..........................Military construction, Navy and Marine Corps (Sec. 135) .................................... .......................... .......................... 75,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥75,000 

Total, title I, Department of Defense ....................................................... 10,621,550 11,011,633 9,954,887 10,688,000 ∂66,450 ¥323,633 ∂733,113 

Appropriations .................................................................................. (10,749,828 ) (11,011,633 ) (10,614,300 ) (10,688,000 ) (¥61,828 ) (¥323,633 ) (∂73,700 ) Rescissions ...................................................................................... (¥152,513 ) .......................... (¥659,413 ) .......................... (∂152,513 ) .......................... (∂659,413 ) Emergency appropriations ............................................................... (24,235 ) .......................... .......................... .......................... (¥24,235 ) .......................... ..........................

TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

Veterans Benefits Administration 

Compensation and pensions .................................................................................. 60,599,855 71,248,171 71,248,171 71,248,171 ∂10,648,316 .......................... ..........................Readjustment benefits ........................................................................................... 12,023,458 13,135,898 13,135,898 13,135,898 ∂1,112,440 .......................... ..........................Veterans insurance and indemnities ..................................................................... 104,600 77,567 77,567 77,567 ¥27,033 .......................... ..........................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared 

with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

Veterans housing benefit program fund: 

(indefinite) ..................................................................................................... 184,859 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥184,859 .......................... ..........................(Limitation on direct loans) .......................................................................... (500 ) (500 ) (500 ) (500 ) .......................... .......................... ..........................Administrative expenses ............................................................................... 157,606 158,430 158,430 158,430 ∂824 .......................... ..........................

Vocational rehabilitation loans program account ................................................. 19 5 5 5 ¥14 .......................... ..........................

(Limitation on direct loans) .......................................................................... (2,729 ) (2,500 ) (2,500 ) (2,500 ) (¥229 ) .......................... ..........................Administrative expenses ............................................................................... 346 354 354 354 ∂8 .......................... ..........................

Native American veteran housing loan program account ..................................... 1,088 1,109 1,109 1,109 ∂21 .......................... ..........................

Total, Veterans Benefits Administration .................................................. 73,071,831 84,621,534 84,621,534 84,621,534 ∂11,549,703 .......................... ..........................

Veterans Health Administration 

Medical services: 

Advance from prior year ............................................................................... (41,340,767 ) (43,557,000 ) (43,557,000 ) (43,557,000 ) (∂2,216,233 ) .......................... ..........................Current year request ..................................................................................... 154,795 157,500 .......................... 25,000 ¥129,795 ¥132,500 ∂25,000 Advance appropriation, fiscal year 2015 ..................................................... 43,557,000 45,015,527 45,015,527 45,015,527 ∂1,458,527 .......................... ..........................Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 21,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥21,000 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 43,732,795 45,173,027 45,015,527 45,040,527 ∂1,307,732 ¥132,500 ∂25,000 

Medical support and compliance: 

Advance from prior year ............................................................................... (5,744,161 ) (6,033,000 ) (6,033,000 ) (6,033,000 ) (∂288,839 ) .......................... ..........................Advance appropriation, fiscal year 2015 ..................................................... 6,033,000 5,879,700 5,879,700 5,879,700 ¥153,300 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 6,033,000 5,879,700 5,879,700 5,879,700 ¥153,300 .......................... ..........................

Medical facilities: 

Advance from prior year ............................................................................... (5,439,259 ) (4,872,000 ) (4,872,000 ) (4,872,000 ) (¥567,259 ) .......................... ..........................Current year request ..................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... 100,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000 Advance appropriation, fiscal year 2015 ..................................................... 4,872,000 4,739,000 4,739,000 4,739,000 ¥133,000 .......................... ..........................
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Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 6,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥6,000 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 4,878,000 4,739,000 4,739,000 4,839,000 ¥39,000 ∂100,000 ∂100,000 

Medical and prosthetic research ........................................................................... 581,905 585,664 585,664 585,664 ∂3,759 .......................... ..........................Medical care cost recovery collections: 

Offsetting collections .................................................................................... ¥2,527,000 ¥2,485,000 ¥2,485,000 ¥2,485,000 ∂42,000 .......................... ..........................Appropriations (indefinite) ............................................................................ 2,527,000 2,485,000 2,485,000 2,485,000 ¥42,000 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

DOD–VA Joint Medical Funds (by transfer) ........................................................... (280,000 ) (254,257 ) (271,000 ) (254,257 ) (¥25,743 ) .......................... (¥16,743 ) DOD–VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund (by transfer) ................................. .......................... (15,000 ) (15,000 ) (15,000 ) (∂15,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Total, Veterans Health Administration ..................................................... 55,225,700 56,377,391 56,219,891 56,344,891 ∂1,119,191 ¥32,500 ∂125,000 

Appropriations .................................................................................. (736,700 ) (743,164 ) (585,664 ) (710,664 ) (¥26,036 ) (¥32,500 ) (∂125,000 ) Emergency appropriations ............................................................... (27,000 ) .......................... .......................... .......................... (¥27,000 ) .......................... ..........................Advance appropriations, fiscal year 2015 ...................................... (54,462,000 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (∂1,172,227 ) .......................... ..........................

Advances from prior year appropriations ................................................. (52,524,187 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (∂1,937,813 ) .......................... ..........................

National Cemetery Administration 

National Cemetery Administration ......................................................................... 257,943 250,000 250,000 250,000 ¥7,943 .......................... ..........................

Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 2,100 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥2,100 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 260,043 250,000 250,000 250,000 ¥10,043 .......................... ..........................

Departmental Administration 

General administration .......................................................................................... 424,176 403,023 393,023 415,885 ¥8,291 ∂12,862 ∂22,862 General operating expenses, VBA .......................................................................... 2,161,218 2,455,490 2,455,490 2,465,490 ∂304,272 ∂10,000 ∂10,000 Information technology systems ............................................................................ 3,323,053 3,683,344 3,693,344 3,703,344 ∂380,291 ∂20,000 ∂10,000 

Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 531 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥531 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 3,323,584 3,683,344 3,693,344 3,703,344 ∂379,760 ∂20,000 ∂10,000 

Office of Inspector General .................................................................................... 114,848 116,411 116,411 121,411 ∂6,563 ∂5,000 ∂5,000 Construction, major projects .................................................................................. 531,767 342,130 342,130 342,130 ¥189,637 .......................... ..........................

Supplemental (Public Law 113–2) (emergency) .......................................... 207,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥207,000 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal .................................................................................................... 738,767 342,130 342,130 342,130 ¥396,637 .......................... ..........................

Construction, minor projects .................................................................................. 606,728 714,870 714,870 714,870 ∂108,142 .......................... ..........................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared 

with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

Grants for construction of State extended care facilities ..................................... 84,888 82,650 82,650 85,000 ∂112 ∂2,350 ∂2,350 Grants for the construction of veterans cemeteries ............................................. 45,939 44,650 44,650 46,000 ∂61 ∂1,350 ∂1,350 

Total, Departmental Administration ......................................................... 7,500,148 7,842,568 7,842,568 7,894,130 ∂393,982 ∂51,562 ∂51,562 

Emergency appropriations .................................................................... (207,531 ) .......................... .......................... .......................... (¥207,531 ) .......................... ..........................

Administrative Provisions 

Fiscal year 2014 advance rescission (Sec. 230) .................................................. .......................... .......................... ¥156,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂156,000 Fiscal year 2014 current reduction (Sec. 230) ..................................................... .......................... .......................... ¥24,000 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂24,000 

Section 225 

Medical services ..................................................................................................... 1,498,020 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,500,000 ∂1,980 ∂100,000 ∂100,000 

(Rescission of advance appropriation) ......................................................... ¥1,500,000 ¥1,400,000 ¥1,400,000 ¥1,500,000 .......................... ¥100,000 ¥100,000 

Medical support and compliance .......................................................................... 199,736 100,000 100,000 150,000 ¥49,736 ∂50,000 ∂50,000 

(Rescission of advance appropriation) ......................................................... ¥200,000 ¥100,000 ¥100,000 ¥200,000 .......................... ¥100,000 ¥100,000 

Medical facilities .................................................................................................... 249,670 250,000 250,000 250,000 ∂330 .......................... ..........................

(Rescission of advance appropriation) ......................................................... ¥250,000 ¥250,000 ¥250,000 ¥250,000 .......................... .......................... ..........................

Total. Administrative Provisions ............................................................... ¥2,574 .......................... ¥180,000 ¥50,000 ¥47,426 ¥50,000 ∂130,000 Total, title II .............................................................................................. 136,055,148 149,091,493 148,753,993 149,060,555 ∂13,005,407 ¥30,938 ∂306,562 

Appropriations .................................................................................. (83,306,517 ) (95,207,266 ) (95,025,766 ) (95,376,328 ) (∂12,069,811 ) (∂169,062 ) (∂350,562 ) Emergency appropriations ............................................................... (236,631 ) .......................... .......................... .......................... (¥236,631 ) .......................... ..........................Rescissions of advance appropriations .......................................... (¥1,950,000 ) (¥1,750,000 ) (¥1,906,000 ) (¥1,950,000 ) .......................... (¥200,000 ) (¥44,000 ) Advance appropriations, fiscal year 2015 ...................................... (54,462,000 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (∂1,172,227 ) .......................... ..........................

Advances from prior year appropriations ................................................. (52,524,187 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (∂1,937,813 ) .......................... ..........................(Limitation on direct loans) ..................................................................... (3,229 ) (3,000 ) (3,000 ) (3,000 ) (¥229 ) .......................... ..........................
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TITLE III—RELATED AGENCIES 

American Battle Monuments Commission 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 61,225 58,200 57,980 63,200 ∂1,975 ∂5,000 ∂5,220 Foreign currency fluctuations account .................................................................. 14,788 14,100 14,100 14,100 ¥688 .......................... ..........................

Total, American Battle Monuments Commission ..................................... 76,013 72,300 72,080 77,300 ∂1,287 ∂5,000 ∂5,220 

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 31,601 35,408 35,272 35,408 ∂3,807 .......................... ∂136 

Department of Defense—Civil 

Cemeterial Expenses, Army 

Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................... 64,018 45,800 70,685 70,800 ∂6,782 ∂25,000 ∂115 Construction program ............................................................................................ 100,211 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥100,211 .......................... ..........................

Total, Cemeterial Expenses, Army ............................................................ 164,229 45,800 70,685 70,800 ¥93,429 ∂25,000 ∂115 

Armed Forces Retirement Home—Trust Fund 

Operation and maintenance .................................................................................. 63,814 66,800 66,400 66,800 ∂2,986 .......................... ∂400 Capital program ..................................................................................................... 1,946 1,000 1,000 1,000 ¥946 .......................... ..........................

Total, Armed Forces Retirement Home—Trust Fund ............................... 65,760 67,800 67,400 67,800 ∂2,040 .......................... ∂400 

Armed Forces Retirement Home—General Fund 

Capital program ..................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Total, Armed Forces Retirement Home ..................................................... 65,760 67,800 67,400 67,800 ∂2,040 .......................... ∂400 Total, title III ............................................................................................. 337,603 221,308 245,437 251,308 ¥86,295 ∂30,000 ∂5,871 

TITLE IV—OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 

Military construction, Army .................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................Military construction, Navy and Marine Corps ...................................................... 150,768 .......................... .......................... .......................... ¥150,768 .......................... ..........................Rescission (Public Law 112–10) ........................................................................... ¥150,768 .......................... .......................... .......................... ∂150,768 .......................... ..........................
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FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation compared 

with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate House allowance 

Total, title IV ............................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................Grand total ............................................................................................... 147,014,301 160,324,434 158,954,317 159,999,863 ∂12,985,562 ¥324,571 ∂1,045,546 

Appropriations .................................................................................. (94,393,948 ) (106,440,207 ) (105,885,503 ) (106,315,636 ) (∂11,921,688 ) (¥124,571 ) (∂430,133 ) Rescissions ...................................................................................... (¥152,513 ) .......................... (¥659,413 ) .......................... (∂152,513 ) .......................... (∂659,413 ) Rescissions of advance appropriations .......................................... (¥1,950,000 ) (¥1,750,000 ) (¥1,906,000 ) (¥1,950,000 ) .......................... (¥200,000 ) (¥44,000 ) Emergency appropriations ............................................................... (260,866 ) .......................... .......................... .......................... (¥260,866 ) .......................... ..........................Advance appropriations, fiscal year 2015 ...................................... (54,462,000 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (55,634,227 ) (∂1,172,227 ) .......................... ..........................

Advances from prior year appropriations ................................................. (52,524,187 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (54,462,000 ) (∂1,937,813 ) .......................... ..........................(By transfer) ............................................................................................. (280,000 ) (269,257 ) (286,000 ) (269,257 ) (¥10,743 ) .......................... (¥16,743 ) (Limitation on direct loans) ..................................................................... (3,229 ) (3,000 ) (3,000 ) (3,000 ) (¥229 ) .......................... ..........................

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