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Calendar No. 127 

113TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 113–70 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2014 

JULY 11, 2013.—Ordered to be printed 

MRS. SHAHEEN, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany S. 1283] 

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1283) making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, reports favorably 

thereon and recommends that the bill do pass. 

Amount of new budget (obligational) authority 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate .................... $2,977,870,000 

Amount of 2013 appropriations 1 ............................. 2,930,443,000 

Amount of 2014 budget estimate ............................ 3,099,350,000 

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 

2013 appropriations .......................................... ∂47,427,000 

2014 budget estimate ........................................ ¥121,480,000 1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112– 

25. 
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C O N T E N T S 

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

Title I: 

Legislative Branch Appropriations: 

Senate: 

Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress ................................................................................................. 6 

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

Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders .................................................................................................... 7 

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

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate ............................... 13 

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

Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant 

at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for 

the Majority and Minority of the Senate ...................................... 13 

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

Joint Items: 

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

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

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

Office of Congressional Accessibility Services ................................. 24 

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

Salaries ............................................................................................... 25 

General Expenses ............................................................................... 26 

Office of Compliance: Salaries and Expenses ......................................... 26 

Congressional Budget Office: Salaries and Expenses ............................ 27 

Architect of the Capitol ............................................................................. 27 

General Administration ..................................................................... 28 

Capitol Building ................................................................................. 28 

Capitol Grounds ................................................................................. 29 

Senate Office Buildings ..................................................................... 30 

Capitol Power Plant ........................................................................... 30 

Library Buildings and Grounds ........................................................ 32 

Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security ............................ 32 

Botanic Garden ................................................................................... 33 

Capitol Visitor Center ........................................................................ 34 

Library of Congress ................................................................................... 34 

Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... 37 

Copyright Office ................................................................................. 37 

Congressional Research Service ........................................................ 38 

Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ........................... 38 

Government Printing Office: 

Congressional Printing and Binding ................................................ 39 

Office of Superintendent of Documents ............................................ 39 

Government Printing Office Revolving Fund .................................. 40 

Government Accountability Office: Salaries and Expenses ................... 40 

Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund ........................................... 41 

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development ........................................................................................................ 42 

Title II: General Provisions ..................................................................................... 43 

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 44 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 44 
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Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 44 

Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... 47 

Comparative Statement of Budget Authority ........................................................ 48 
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GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY 

The Legislative Branch appropriations bill provides funding for 

the Congress and for the agencies that serve the Congress. The 

agencies funded through this bill provide oversight of executive 

branch agencies, including objective, nonpartisan, and timely audits and analysis of Federal programs. The funding in this bill also 

ensures that the public has permanent access to printed and electronic information products of the Federal Government. 

For the past several years, the agencies of the Legislative branch 

have lead by example—striving to do more with less—as the Federal Government has operated under tight fiscal constraints. Agencies reduced staffing through the use of early retirement incentives, 

and cut costs by implementing teleworking initiatives in high lease 

cost areas, and in the case of the Capitol Police, by closing certain 

entrances throughout the Capitol complex. While these initiatives 

addressed the immediate need of cost savings, and while the work 

product provided to Congress remains exemplary, the potential for 

gaps in expertise and services continues to rise. For example, the 

bill fully funds the Government Accountability Office [GAO] at its 

revised fiscal year 2014 request which was submitted after Sequestration took effect. The revised request provided an honest assessment of the total number of specialized staff GAO would be able 

to hire in fiscal year 2014. Fully funding GAO at the request level 

leaves the agency operating with 400 fewer FTE than in fiscal year 

2010. This is one example of what all the agencies of the Legislative branch are facing. 

All accounts in the bill have been examined in detail to ensure 

that the funding provided is appropriate for the agencies to carry 

out their responsibilities and to continue to respond to Congress in 

a timely and accurate manner. Details on the accounts, the funding 

levels provided, and the Committee’s justification for the funding 

levels are included in the report. 

Conforming to longstanding practice under which each body of 

Congress determines its own housekeeping requirements and the 

other concurs without intervention, funds for the House are not included in the bill as reported to the Senate. 

The Committee recommends new budget (obligational) authority of $2,977,696,000, for the legislative branch for fiscal year 2014. 

This total is $121,654 below the budget request and $47,446,000 

above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation. The bill includes $871,997,000 for the operations of the Senate, which is $20,118,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. The bill 

includes $468,863,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain, 

improve, and construct buildings and facilities for the Congress. 

The recommendation is $33,715,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request, but includes $15,940,000, the total amount of funding requested, to remain available until expended, for completion of 
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Phase IIB of the plan to rehabilitate the U.S. Capitol Dome. The 

recommendation would allow for comprehensive repairs and lifesafety systems improvements to remain on schedule in a manner 

that does not interfere with Presidential Inaugurals. The bill also 

includes $338,459,000 for the Capitol Police; $505,383,000 for the 

Government Accountability Office; $600,900,000 for the Library of 

Congress; and $119,300,000 for the Government Printing Office. 

Reprogramming Guidelines.—The Committee expects all agencies 

to notify the Committee of any significant departures from budget 

plans presented to the Committee in any agency’s budget justifications. In particular, agencies funded through this bill are required 

to notify the Committee prior to each reprogramming of funds in 

excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $500,000 between programs, 

projects or activities, or in excess of $500,000 between object classifications (except for shifts within the pay categories, object class 11, 

12, and 13 or as further specified in each agency’s respective section). This includes cumulative reprogrammings that together total 

at least $500,000 from or to a particular program, activity, or object 

classification as well as reprogramming of FTEs or funds to create 

new organizational entities within the Agency or to restructure entities which already exist. The Committee desires to be notified of 

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

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

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

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS 

SENATE 

PAYMENT TO WIDOWS AND HEIRS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF

CONGRESS

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $193,400 

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

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $174,000 for the 

widow of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg. 

EXPENSE ALLOWANCES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $174,490 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 174,840 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 174,840 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $174,840 for the 

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

and minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority 

conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and minority policy committees. The recommendation is identical to the 

fiscal year 2014 request. The recommended allowances are as follows: 

For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the Committee 

recommends an amount of $18,760. 

For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the 

Committee recommends an amount of $37,520. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders, 

the Committee recommends $39,920 for each leader, for a total of 

$79,840. 

For the expense allowance of the majority and minority whips, 

the Committee recommends $9,980 for each whip, for a total of 

$19,960. 

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

minority conference committees, the Committee recommends 

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

For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and 

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

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

Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made upon 

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

LEADERS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $28,084 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 28,140 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 28,140 

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

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

recommendation is identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. 

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

authorized to be used by the majority and minority leaders solely 

for the discharge of their appropriate responsibilities in connection 

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

equally between the two leaders. 

Expenditures from this allowance are made upon certification of 

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

SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $175,412,211 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 183,288,773 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 182,452,812 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $182,452,812 for 

the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the salaries 

of officers and employees of the Senate. The recommendation is 

$7,040,601 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $835,961 

below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

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

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

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

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

each office finds necessary and appropriate for the performance of 

its duties. Estimated staffing levels for offices funded under this 

appropriation for fiscal year 2014 are approximately 1,418 positions. 

SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2013 and 2014] 

2013 2014 Committee 

recommendation 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policy Committees ................................................................................................................... 55 55 

Office of the Chaplain ............................................................................................................ 4 4 
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SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES—Continued 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2013 and 2014] 

2013 2014 Committee 

recommendation 

Office of the Secretary ............................................................................................................ 253 248 

Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper .................................................................... 957 904 

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 1,476 1,418 

Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the Committee. 

The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various offices 

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

follow. 

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $2,356,526 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 2,414,248 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,393,248 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,393,248 to 

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

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $704,055 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 722,466 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 715,466 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $715,466 for the 

Office of the President pro tempore. 

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $5,191,173 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 5,201,576 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,201,576 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,201,576 for 

the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,600,788 for each 

office. 

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

OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,274,861 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,359,424 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,321,424 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,321,424 for 

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

divided, providing $1,660,712 for each office. 

The authority for the administrative and clerical staff funded by 

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

1, 1955. 

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $14,833,846 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 15,140,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 15,064,000 

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

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

the Committee recommends an appropriation of $15,064,000. The 

recommendation is $230,154 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $76,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,231,913 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,316,390 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,278,000 

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

For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,278,000. The appropriation provides $1,639,000 in 

salaries for the staff of each conference committee. The chairman 

of each conference committee may transfer to or from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the account for conference 

committee expenses within the ‘‘Miscellaneous items’’ appropriation. 

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY

AND THE CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $795,807 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 813,402 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 805,402 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $805,402 for the 

majority and minority conference secretaries. 

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

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

first funded in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public 

Law 95–26). 

Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public 

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

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

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

the majority secretary and the minority secretary. 
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POLICY COMMITTEES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,301,194 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,385,810 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,347,810 

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

For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the 

majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,347,810. The appropriation provides $1,673,905 in salaries for the staff of each committee. 

The chairman of each policy committee may transfer to or from 

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

items’’ appropriation. 

OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $405,074 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 416,886 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 410,886 

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

For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $410,886. The amount recommended would provide the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff 

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

1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law 100–202, 

established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at Executive Level IV. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $24,145,727 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 24,887,183 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 24,524,000 

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

The Committee recommends $24,524,000 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2014 staffing levels are estimated 

at 248 positions. 

This appropriation provides funds for four statutory positions 

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

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

61a–11). 

The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2014 have 

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

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

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

printing and document services, public records, chief counsel for 

employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets 

grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and legal 
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services include: the bill clerk, daily digest, enrolling clerk, journal 

clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, captioning 

services, executive clerk, LIS project office, and Parliamentarian. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE 

[Estimated staffing levels—fiscal years 2013 and 2014] 

2013 2014 Committee 

recommendation 

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

Administrative services ........................................................................................................... 172 167 

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

Totals ......................................................................................................................... 253 248 

OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $72,854,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 75,157,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 72,800,000 

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

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

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

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

by Public Law 97–51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61f–7). The Committee recommends an appropriation of $72,800,000 for fiscal year 2014, which is $54,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $2,357,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. The 

Committee recommendation fully funds the SAA at a staffing level 

of 904 FTEs, which reflects a reduction of 53 FTE from the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level. 

The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects five major divisions: 

Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology Development 

Services Division, IT Support Services Division, and Staff Offices 

Division. The Capitol Division consists of the Executive Office of 

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

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

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

and photographic services; furnishes and maintains the Senate side 

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

desktop computer acquisition, State office liaison, and customer 

support. The Technology Development Services Division supports 

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

engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop 

computer support; correspondence management system acquisition, 

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

Staff Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human Re-
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sources, the Joint Office of Education and Training, and Process 

Management and Innovation. 

The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are 

shown in the following table. 

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

SCHEDULE 

Positions 2014 request Committee recommendation Difference 

Capitol Division ............................................................ 226 $16,746,000 $16,200,000 ¥$546,000 

Operations Division ....................................................... 333 23,766,000 22,500,000 ¥1,266,000 

Technology Development Services Division .................. 138 16,120,000 16,000,000 ¥120,000 

IT Support Services Division ......................................... 106 7,814,000 7,600,000 ¥214,000 

Staff Offices Division ................................................... 101 10,711,000 10,500,000 ¥211,000 

Total ................................................................ 904 75,157,000 72,800,000 ¥2,357,000 

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

OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,718,943 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,764,388 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,740,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,740,000 for 

the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $870,000 for each office. 

AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $42,599,091 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 46,710,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 48,851,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $48,851,000 for 

agency contributions for employees paid under the appropriation, 

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

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

appropriation ‘‘Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,’’ employees paid under the appropriation ‘‘Office of Senate Legal Counsel,’’ and employees paid by the ‘‘Senate Hair Care Services Revolving Fund.’’ 

Agency contributions include the Senate’s contributions as an 

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

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

Senate employees, their compensation levels, the benefit programs 

in which they are enrolled, and the extent of the benefits elected. 
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OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $6,981,309 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 7,150,300 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 5,192,000 

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

For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,192,000. This amount 

provides for the salaries and expenses of the office. The Committee 

recommendation provides the funding necessary for agency contributions for employees paid under this appropriation, under the 

heading, ‘‘Agency Contributions’’ under the appropriation, ‘‘Salaries, officers, and employees.’’ 

OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,446,102 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,480,000 

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

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

The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to 

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

appropriation of $1,109,000 for the Office of Senate Legal Counsel. 

The amount provided pays for the salaries and expenses of the office. The Committee recommendation provides the funding necessary for agency contributions for employees paid under this appropriation, under the heading, ‘‘Agency Contributions’’ under the 

appropriation ‘‘Salaries, officers, and employees.’’ 

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

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $28,383 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 28,440 

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

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

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

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

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

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

$7,110 for each office. 

CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE

INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $131,043,248 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 134,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 134,000,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $134,000,000 for 

inquiries and investigations by Senate standing, special, and select 

committees of which $26,650,000 shall be available until Sep-
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tember 30, 2016. The recommendation is $2,956,752 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. 

This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations incurred 

by committees under the authorization provided in Committee 

funding resolutions. 

U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $486,846 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 520,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 493,822 

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

The Committee recommends $493,822 for the expenses of the 

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

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

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

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

from the minority party. 

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $5,804,711 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 6,150,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,250,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,250,000 for 

expenses of the Office of the Secretary, an increase of $445,289 

above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $100,000 above the 

fiscal year 2014 request. The Committee recommendation includes 

the necessary funds for the administration of the Senate Information Services [SIS] program and equipment related costs to support 

the requirements of the STOCK Act. 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,350,000 for 

the Secretary of the Senate for the SIS program. This funding will 

remain available until September 30, 2018. 

The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of funds 

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

items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from 

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

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE 

Item 2013 enacted Committee 

recommendation 

Departmental operating budget: 

Executive office ...................................................................................................... $443,606 $500,000 

Administrative services .......................................................................................... 5,312,712 5,601,510 

Legislative services ................................................................................................ 48,393 148,393 

Total operating budget ...................................................................................... 5,804,711 6,250,000
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Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate include: 

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

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

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

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

gross rate of annual compensation which may be paid to employees 

of a standing committee of the Senate. 

Legal Reference Volumes.—Funding is provided to furnish U.S. 

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

service, pocket parts and supplements, as authorized by Public Law 

92–51, July 9, 1971. 

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

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

office and upon receipt of a written request of a Senator. 

Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and Miscellaneous 

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

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

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

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

has incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have 

been authorized by the Senate. Funding is provided for contractual 

and other expenses necessary to update and publish the Senate’s 

legislative precedents and procedure documentation. Administrative services and miscellaneous expenses are housekeeping expenses of the Office of the Secretary. 

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

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

separately under the authority of Public Law 93–342. 

The authority for the travel portion of this account was provided 

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

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

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

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

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

is also authorized under these provisions to conduct seminars or 

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

the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. 

Newspapers.—Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and 

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

certain other offices. 

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

service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate Resolution 21, 

September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21 authorizes the Secretary 

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

Administration and in accordance with regulations promulgated by 
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the Committee, to procure such pins or emblems and award them 

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

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

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

mail, and additional postage not covered under the frank. 

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

in such other manner as the Secretary may deem appropriate. Public Law 98–125, October 13, 1983, amended Public Law 98–51, July 

14, 1983, striking out the heading and paragraph ‘‘Education of 

Pages’’ under the heading ‘‘Joint Items’’, and redesignated the 

funds provided in Public Law 98–51. 

Stationery.—Funding is provided for stationery supplies for the 

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

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

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

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

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

or material relating to historical matters, or exhibits for placement 

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

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

buildings. 

The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on 

Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution 

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

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

Representation Expenses.—Funding is provided (not to exceed $50,000 to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate and carry out 

responsibilities in connection with foreign parliamentary groups or 

other foreign officials visiting the United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101–163, November 21, 1989. 

Office of Conservation and Preservation.—Funding is provided for 

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

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

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

Senate. 

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

Office of Public Records. This office has evolved through various 

pieces of legislation and various responsibilities authorized by the 

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

the Senate to procure technical support services, consultants, use 

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

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

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

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

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

Government Act) reports filed under section 101 shall be available 

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

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

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

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

Disbursing Office.—Funding is provided for expenses incurred in 

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

in conjunction with the various machinery maintained in the office, 

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

of the Senate for moneys assigned to his accountability. 

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

captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for the hearing 

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

Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.—Funding is provided for 

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

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

joint leadership and is charged with providing legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas of employment law. 

SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $130,460,636 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 145,240,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 128,210,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $128,210,000 for 

expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, to remain available until September 30, 2018, which is $2,250,636 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $17,030,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

The following table compares the fiscal year 2014 Committee recommendation for the component categories within this account to 

the fiscal year 2014 budget request. 

EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER 

2014 request Committee 

recommendation Difference 

Capitol Division .......................................................................................... $11,449,000 $7,246,000 ¥$4,203,000 

Operations Division .................................................................................... 29,370,000 24,569,000 ¥4,801,000 

Technology Development Services Division ............................................... 40,708,000 32,335,000 ¥8,373,000 

IT Support Services Division ...................................................................... 57,285,000 57,536,000 ∂251,000 

Staff Offices Division ................................................................................. 6,428,000 6,524,000 ∂96,000 
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EXPENSES—OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER—Continued 

2014 request Committee recommendation Difference 

Total .............................................................................................. 145,240,000 128,210,000 ¥17,030,000 

Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the 

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

approval of the Committee. 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $19,321,280 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 19,553,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 19,400,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $19,400,000 for 

miscellaneous items to remain available until September 30, 2016. 

Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval 

of the Committee. 

The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds under 

this appropriation: 

FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE 

Item Fiscal year 2014 

request 

Committee recommendation Difference 

Resolution and reorganization reserve .......................................... $3,100,000 $3,100,000 ............................

Unallocated .................................................................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000 ............................

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

Employees’ compensation fund reimbursement (worker’s compensation) .................................................................................. 1,161,500 1,008,500 ¥$153,000 

Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated February 7, 

1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated October 10, 2000) 30,000 30,000 ............................

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

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

Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96–499, 

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

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

dated January 3, 1983; 101–250, dated November 5, 1990; 

and 107–68, dated November 12, 2001) ................................. 300,000 300,000 ............................

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2004) (expires December 31, 2012) ......................................... 700,000 700,000 ............................

Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105–275, dated October 21, 1998) ............................................................................ 950,000 950,000 ............................

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

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

Senate Child Care Center: 

Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102– 

90, dated August 14, 1991 and 103–50, dated July 2, 

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

Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as authorized by Public Law 104–197, dated September 16, 

1996 ................................................................................. 22,000 22,000 ............................
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FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET—MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE—Continued 

Item Fiscal year 2014 

request 

Committee 

recommendation Difference 

Total ............................................................................. 19,553,000 19,400,000 ¥153,000 

1 Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2014): 

President of the Senate ................................................................................................................................. 2,700 

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

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

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

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 6,000 2 Stationery Apportionment (Fiscal year 2014): 

President of the Senate ................................................................................................................................. 8,000 

Conference of the Majority ............................................................................................................................. 300 

Conference of the Minority ............................................................................................................................. 300 

Chaplain .................................................................................................................................................... 700 

Senate Chamber .......................................................................................................................................... 7,200 

TOTAL .................................................................................................................................................... 16,500 3 Communications Apportionment (Fiscal year 2014): 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws that authorize 

expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate that do not 

have specific appropriations for such purpose. 

Reserve for Contingencies.—This line item includes payment for 

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

and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses, and is 

controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

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

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

has been included under general provisions allowing this payment 

to be made from expired balances, a practice that is consistent with 

the other agencies of the Legislative branch. 

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

year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate 

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

Foreign Travel: Members and Employees.—Senate Resolution 

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

costs and travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of 

the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel. 

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

Senate to reimburse the Federal employees’ compensation account, 

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

unemployment compensation payments made to Senate employees. 
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Conferences for the Majority and Minority.—The amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and minority 

conference committees. 

Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.—The amount 

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

Postage.—Provides for postage allowances for the President of 

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

and Senate Chaplain. 

Stationery.—Provides funds for stationery and office supplies for 

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

Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber. 

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

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

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

Minority Whip. 

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

and minority leaders, President pro tempore, and the legislative 

counsel. The following summarizes the current authority and limitations: 

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

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

for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may 

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

maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore approval): 

Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum 

standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed 

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

President Pro Tempore: Three consultants at not to exceed the 

daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants 

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

the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. 

Senate National Security Working Group.—Provides funding for 

the Senate National Security Working Group, under the authority 

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

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

provides funding for administrative expenses for the Committee on 

Appropriations. 

Senate Employees’ Child Care Center: Agency Contributions.— 

Provides for the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized 

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

103–50, approved July 2, 1993, for employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center. The Senate Employees’ Child Care Center is intended primarily for the children of members and employees of the Senate. 
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Senate Employees’ Child Care Center: Training Classes and Conference Costs.—Provides for the reimbursement of any individual 

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

of training classes and conferences in connection with the provision 

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

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

Student Loan Repayment Program.—$6,000,000 is provided for 

this program for fiscal year 2014 for the repayment of student 

loans, for eligible employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance recruitment and retention of Senate staff. 

SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $395,387,640 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 394,202,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 394,202,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2014 of $394,202,000 for the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office 

Expense Account [SOPOEA]. The recommendation is $1,185,640 

below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the fiscal 

year 2014 request. Of the funding provided, $19,109,214 is available until September 30, 2016. 

This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators’ staffs as 

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

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

salaries of personnel in Senators’ offices. 

The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based 

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

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

The estimate for fiscal year 2014 totals $254,290,576. 

The second component of the salaries allowance is for legislative 

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

for a total of $477,874 per office, or $47,787,400 for all 100 Senators. 

The third component of the SOPOEA account is for official office 

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

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

In addition, an amount of $188,000 is provided to cover additional 

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

election years subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules 

and Administration with respect to official mail. 

It should be noted that the amounts provided for the various 

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

to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration 

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

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

after enactment of this bill. 

The following table illustrates the several components of the 

SOPOEA. 

SENATORS’ OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FISCAL YEAR 2014 

State 

Administrative 

and clerical 

assistance 

allowance 

10/1/2013 

Legislative 

assistance 

allowance 

10/1/2013 

O.O.E.A. 

allowance 

10/1/2013 

Total allowance 

10/1/2013 

Alabama ........................................................................ $2,361,820 $477,874 $172,111 $3,011,805 

Alaska ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 237,340 3,077,034 

Arizona .......................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 195,302 3,173,913 

Arkansas ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 158,926 2,998,620 

California ...................................................................... 3,753,614 477,874 453,828 4,685,316 

Colorado ........................................................................ 2,431,275 477,874 180,665 3,089,814 

Connecticut ................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 151,513 2,991,207 

Delaware ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 121,049 2,960,743 

Florida ........................................................................... 3,353,663 477,874 299,053 4,130,590 

Georgia .......................................................................... 2,709,112 477,874 205,860 3,392,846 

Hawaii ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 264,105 3,103,799 

Idaho ............................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 155,850 2,995,544 

Illinois ........................................................................... 2,917,493 477,874 247,747 3,643,114 

Indiana .......................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 181,532 3,160,143 

Iowa ............................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 159,057 2,998,751 

Kansas .......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,611 2,997,305 

Kentucky ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 165,862 3,005,556 

Louisiana ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 174,958 3,014,652 

Maine ............................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 139,189 2,978,883 

Maryland ....................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 163,042 3,072,191 

Massachusetts .............................................................. 2,500,737 477,874 185,158 3,163,769 

Michigan ....................................................................... 2,778,576 477,874 216,744 3,473,194 

Minnesota ..................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 176,877 3,086,026 

Mississippi .................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 158,169 2,997,863 

Missouri ........................................................................ 2,500,737 477,874 184,306 3,162,917 

Montana ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 152,743 2,992,437 

Nebraska ....................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 150,951 2,990,645 

Nevada .......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 166,748 3,006,442 

New Hampshire ............................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 134,976 2,974,670 

New Jersey .................................................................... 2,639,655 477,874 192,691 3,310,220 

New Mexico ................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 157,447 2,997,141 

New York ....................................................................... 3,353,663 477,874 303,604 4,135,141 

North Carolina .............................................................. 2,709,112 477,874 205,274 3,392,260 

North Dakota ................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 141,537 2,981,231 

Ohio ............................................................................... 2,848,036 477,874 234,801 3,560,711 

Oklahoma ...................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 169,177 3,008,871 

Oregon ........................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 180,243 3,019,937 

Pennsylvania ................................................................. 2,917,493 477,874 242,860 3,638,227 

Rhode Island ................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 130,903 2,970,597 

South Carolina .............................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 165,336 3,005,030 

South Dakota ................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 142,738 2,982,432 

Tennessee ..................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 184,123 3,162,734 

Texas ............................................................................. 3,664,734 477,874 354,162 4,496,770 

Utah .............................................................................. 2,361,820 477,874 162,421 3,002,115 

Vermont ......................................................................... 2,361,820 477,874 128,441 2,968,135 

Virginia ......................................................................... 2,639,655 477,874 185,477 3,303,006 

Washington ................................................................... 2,500,737 477,874 205,684 3,184,295 

West Virginia ................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 138,010 2,977,704 

Wisconsin ...................................................................... 2,431,275 477,874 180,030 3,089,179 

Wyoming ........................................................................ 2,361,820 477,874 144,376 2,984,070 

TOTAL ............................................................... 127,145,288 23,893,700 9,460,603 160,499,591 

×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 

GRAND TOTAL .................................................. 254,290,576 47,787,400 18,921,206 320,999,182 
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by the 

Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2013, there were 4,113 individuals employed in Senators’ offices throughout the United States 

and covered by this appropriation. 

In addition to providing funds for compensation of employees 

within Senators’ offices, this appropriation also provides for agency 

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

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

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

Budget requests for this account prepared by the Financial Clerk 

must be based on both experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2014 funding level for this account anticipates 

$101,832,000 in agency contribution costs. 

The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is 

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

incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators. The 

Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser 

amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do 

not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their respective allowances. 

SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $280,873 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 300,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 281,000 

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

For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $281,000 which is $19,000 below the 

fiscal year 2014 request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1. The provision provides the Senate, starting in fiscal year 

2014 and each year thereafter, with the authority to reimburse the 

Department of Labor for workers compensation claims for Senate 

employees for prior years using available balances from expired 

Senate appropriations. 

JOINT ITEMS 

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $4,195,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 4,279,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 4,203,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,203,000 for 

the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. The recommendation is 

$8,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $76,000 below 

the fiscal year 2014 request. The Joint Economic Committee was 

created by the Employment Act of 1946. The primary tasks of the 

JEC are to review economic conditions and to recommend improvements in economic policy. The JEC performs research and economic 
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analysis, and monitors and analyzes current economic, financial, 

and employment conditions. 

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $9,984,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 10,065,224 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,004,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $10,004,000 for 

salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. The recommendation is $20,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation 

and $61,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the funding provided, $9,000,000 is for salaries, as requested, and $1,004,000 is for 

expenses. 

The Joint Committee is established under the Internal Revenue 

Code of 1986 to: 

—investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue taxes 

and the administration of such taxes; 

—investigate measures and methods for the simplification of 

such taxes; 

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

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

Senate) on the results of such investigations and studies and 

to make recommendations; and 

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

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

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

specified in the Internal Revenue Code, the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974 requires the Joint Committee to provide 

revenue estimates for all tax legislation considered by either 

the House of Representatives or the Senate. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,393,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,421,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,400,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,400,000 for 

the Office of the Attending Physician. The recommendation is 

$7,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $21,000 below 

the fiscal year 2014 request. The Office was first established by 

House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928. 

OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,360,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,387,000 

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

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

The Committee recommends $1,363,000 for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. This office is a successor to the Special Services Office following enactment of the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008. 
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The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services [OCAS] provides and coordinates accessibility services for individuals with disabilities, including Members of Congress, staff, and visitors to the 

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

information regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, 

as well as related training and staff development to Members of 

Congress and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives. 

CAPITOL POLICE 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $338,459,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 363,296,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 338,459,000 

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

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

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

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

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

The Committee recommends $338,459,000 for the USCP. The 

recommendation is identical to the fiscal year 2013 appropriation 

and $24,837,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

SALARIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $276,579,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 297,863,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 281,459,000 

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

The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime 

costs. USCP personnel are also eligible for hazardous duty pay and 

comparability pay similar to locality pay adjustments granted other 

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

The Committee recommends $281,459,000 and 2,087 FTEs for 

USCP salaries, which is $4,880,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $16,404,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

The total staffing level is expected to be approximately 1,755 sworn 

and 362 civilian staff under the Committee recommendation. 

Overtime.—The Committee recommends no more than 

$21,413,795 for overtime in fiscal year 2014. This provides for approximately 372,083 hours of additional duty. 

The Committee directs the USCP to provide for overtime in accordance with the budget request, as provided for in the following 

table. 

Funding Hours (est.) 

Scheduled, (including training) ............................................................................................ $20,049,000 348,383 

Unscheduled .......................................................................................................................... 1,150,750 20,000 

LOC—non-reimbursable events ........................................................................................... 214,045 3,700 

Total ......................................................................................................................... 21,413,795 372,083 
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The recommendation includes an additional $940,000 for USCP 

overtime within the AOC account for requirements associated with 

the rehabilitation of the U.S. Capitol Dome, West Refrigeration Revitalization, and Cogeneration Management. The Committee expects the USCP to operate within that funding level for requirements associated with these projects. The Committee directs the 

USCP to provide for any additional requirement costs beyond the 

$940,000 out of the USCP overtime allocation. 

GENERAL EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $61,880,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 65,433,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 57,000,000 

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

Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and dry 

cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, 

investigations, training, and miscellaneous items. 

The Committee recommends $57,000,000 for general expenses, 

which is $4,880,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and 

$8,433,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1001. The provision makes permanent a routine provision 

which would allow for funds to be transferred between the ‘‘Salaries’’ and ‘‘General expenses’’ accounts. 

SEC. 1002. The provision provides the United States Capitol Police [USCP], starting in fiscal year 2014 and each year thereafter, 

with the authority to reimburse the Department of Labor for workers compensation claims for USCP employees for prior years using 

available balances from expired USCP appropriations. 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,809,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 4,482,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,868,000 

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

The Office of Compliance [OOC] is an independent nonpartisan 

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

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

regulated community on the rights and responsibilities of the CAA; 

and advises Congress on needed changes and amendments to the 

CAA. The OOC General Counsel has independent investigatory and 

enforcement authority for certain violations of the CAA. 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,868,000 for 

the salaries and expenses of the OOC, which is $59,000 above the 

fiscal year 2013 enacted level and $614,000 below the fiscal year 

2014 request. 
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $43,699,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 45,700,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 45,700,000 

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

The Congressional Budget Office [CBO] is responsible for providing to the Congress objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses 

to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of 

programs covered by the Federal budget, and the information and 

estimates required for the congressional budget process. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $45,700,000 for the CBO. The recommendation is $2,001,000 above the fiscal year 

2013 appropriation and identical to the fiscal year 2014 request. 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

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

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

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

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

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

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

The AOC also provides professional expertise with regard to the 

preservation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to its 

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

The Committee commends the efforts of the Architect of the Capitol and the United States Capitol Police [USCP] in implementing 

outdoor recycling programs on the Capitol grounds while maintaining security of the complex. The Committee encourages the Architect of the Capitol and the USCP to continue to collaborate and 

work together to expand these efforts where appropriate in hightraffic areas across the Capitol complex. 

The Committee has recommended a funding level of 

$468,863,000 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol. The 

recommendation is $30,387,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $33,715,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

The following table compares the Committee recommendation for 

the AOC accounts to the fiscal year 2014 request excluding the 

House Office Buildings account. 

Item Fiscal year 2014 

request 

Committee 

recommendation Difference 

General Administration .................................................................. $100,099,000 $94,400,000 ¥$5,699,000 

Capitol Building ............................................................................. 61,575,000 55,931,000 ¥5,644,000 

Capitol Grounds ............................................................................. 13,452,000 12,384,000 ¥1,068,000 

Senate Office Buildings ................................................................. 76,404,000 76,404,000 ............................

Capitol Power Plant ....................................................................... 113,259,000 110,827,000 ¥2,432,000 

Library Buildings and Grounds ...................................................... 77,016,000 64,164,000 ¥12,852,000 

Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds and Security ........................... 26,935,000 21,341,000 ¥5,594,000 

Botanic Garden .............................................................................. 12,136,000 12,136,000 ............................

Capitol Visitor Center .................................................................... 21,702,000 21,276,000 ¥426,000 
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Item Fiscal year 2014 

request 

Committee recommendation Difference 

Total .................................................................................. 502,578,000 468,863,000 ¥33,715,000 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $97,145,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 100,099,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 94,400,000 

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

The General Administration appropriation provides funding for 

salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers, administrative and support staff, including engineering and architecture employees. This account also provides for administrative items such 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $94,400,000 for 

general administration. The recommendation is $2,745,000 below 

the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $5,699,000 below the fiscal 

year 2014 request. Of the amount recommended, $599,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. 

The following table displays the budget detail. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $59,274,000 $53,577,000 

Administrative ......................................................................................................................... 5,258,000 5,257,000 

Architectural and Engineering ................................................................................................ 3,417,000 3,417,000 

Construction Services ............................................................................................................. 170,000 170,000 

Curator Services ...................................................................................................................... 225,000 225,000 

Electronic Services .................................................................................................................. 839,000 839,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 1,115,000 1,115,000 

Information Resources ............................................................................................................ 23,300,000 23,300,000 

Inspector General .................................................................................................................... 799,000 799,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 2,488,000 2,488,000 

Safety Engineering Operations and Maintenance .................................................................. 2,614,000 2,614,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 99,499,000 93,801,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Conservation of Fine and Architectural Art ............................................................................ 599,000 599,000 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 599,000 599,000 

Total, General Administration ................................................................................... 100,098,000 94,400,000 

CAPITOL BUILDING

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $36,082,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 61,575,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 55,931,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $55,931,000 for 

necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the 

Capitol, which is $19,849,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropria-
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tion and $5,644,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the 

amount recommended, $14,900,000 shall remain available until 

September 30, 2018 and $15,940,000 shall remain available until 

expended. Of the amount made available for Dome Restoration, no 

more than $540,000 shall be available for reimbursement to the 

USCP for overtime costs. 

The following table displays the budget detail. 

CAPITOL BUILDING 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $20,867,000 $20,423,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 4,166,000 4,166,000 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 452,000 452,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 25,535,000 25,091,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Dome Restoration Phase IIB, Interstitial Space ..................................................................... 15,940,000 15,940,000 

Brumidi Corridors Restoration and Conservation Plan .......................................................... ........................ 800,000 

Exterior Stone & Metal Preservation, North Extension Phase I .............................................. 16,600,000 10,600,000

Minor Construction .................................................................................................................. 3,500,000 3,500,000 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 36,040,000 30,840,000 

Total, Capitol Building .............................................................................................. 61,575,000 55,931,000 

CAPITOL GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $9,832,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 13,452,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,384,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,384,000 for 

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

the Capitol Power Plant. The recommendation is $2,552,000 above 

the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $1,068,000 below the fiscal 

year 2014 request. Of the amount recommended, $2,000,000 shall 

remain available until September 30, 2018. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL GROUNDS 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $6,836,000 $6,362,000 

Grounds Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 3,722,000 3,722,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 628,000 300,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 11,186,000 10,384,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Summerhouse Restoration ...................................................................................................... 2,266,000 ........................
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CAPITOL GROUNDS—Continued 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 2,266,000 2,000,000 

Total, Capitol Grounds .............................................................................................. 13,452,000 12,384,000 

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $70,986,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 76,404,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 76,404,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $76,404,000 for 

maintenance of the Senate office buildings. The recommendation is 

$5,418,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical 

to the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the amount recommended, 

$17,539,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $41,568,000 $41,568,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 6,102,000 6,102,000 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 1,650,000 1,650,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 9,545,000 9,545,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 58,865,000 58,865,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Exterior Envelope Repair & Restoration, Phase 1, RSOB ....................................................... 10,000,000 10,000,000 

Kitchen Exhaust System Upgrade, Phase 1 DSOB ................................................................. 3,539,000 3,539,000 

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 17,539,000 17,539,000 

Total, Senate Office Buildings .................................................................................. 76,404,000 76,404,000 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $122,983,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 113,259,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 110,827,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $110,827,000 for 

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

$9,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of $119,827,000. The recommendation is $12,156,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $2,432,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. Of the 

amount provided, $24,300,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. Of the amount made available for the West Refrigeration Revitalization project, no more than $200,000 shall be 
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available for reimbursement to the USCP for overtime costs, and 

of the amount made available for the Cogeneration Management 

program, no more than $200,000 shall be available for reimbursement to the USCP for overtime costs. 

The Power Plant provides heat, light, power, and air-conditioning 

for the Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, and the Library 

of Congress buildings; heat, light, and power for the Botanic Garden and the Senate and House Garages; light for the Capitol 

Grounds’ street, park, and floodlighting system; steam heat for the 

Government Printing Office and Washington City Post Office, also 

known as Postal Square; and steam heat and air-conditioning for 

the Union Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the 

Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the U.S. Supreme Court Building on a reimbursable basis. 

Within the operating budget, the recommended amount for the 

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

government of the District of Columbia for the provision of water 

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

in the following table. 

FISCAL YEAR 2014 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Cost 

Purchase of electrical energy .............................................................................................................................. $39,500 

Purchase of natural gas ...................................................................................................................................... 17,734 

Purchase of steam ............................................................................................................................................... 700 

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

Purchase of oil ..................................................................................................................................................... 2,100 

Purchase of solid fuel .......................................................................................................................................... 488 

Water and Sewer payments ................................................................................................................................. 6,946 

Utilities for Postal Square ................................................................................................................................... 712 

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

Total ........................................................................................................................................................ 75,930 

The balance of this appropriation supports a workforce to operate 

and maintain the Power Plant. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll .................................................................................................................................. $9,932,000 $9,700,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ....................................................................................... 251,000 251,000 

Plant Operations & Maintenance ....................................................................................... 9,463,000 9,463,000 

Safety, Fire, and Environmental ......................................................................................... 183,000 183,000 

Utilities ................................................................................................................................ 75,930,000 75,930,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget .................................................................................. 95,759,000 95,527,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

WRPE Cooling Tower Addition, RPR, Phase IIB .................................................................. 20,200,000 18,000,000 

Cogeneration Management Program .................................................................................. 2,300,000 2,300,000 

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

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Subtotal, Project Budget ....................................................................................... 26,500,000 24,300,000 

Offsetting Collections ......................................................................................................... (9,000,000 ) (9,000,000 ) 

Total, Capitol Power Plant .................................................................................... 113,259,000 110,827,000 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $46,782,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 77,016,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 64,164,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $64,164,000 for 

the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and grounds by 

the Architect of the Capitol, of which $38,474,000 shall remain 

available until September 30, 2018. The recommendation is 

$17,382,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and 

$12,852,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $17,395,000 $17,000,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 8,323,000 8,253,000 

Jurisdictional Centralized Activities ........................................................................................ 437,000 437,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 26,155,000 25,690,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

West Main Pavilion Egress Stair & Freight Elevator, TJB ...................................................... 11,000,000 11,000,000 

Fire Door Improvements, Phase II, LOC .................................................................................. 3,781,000 3,781,000 

Direct Digital Controls, Upgrades, Phase II, JMMB ................................................................ 3,676,000 3,000,000 

Elevator Modernization, JMMB MC1–4; JAB 13–14 ................................................................ 3,053,000 ........................

Collection Storage Module 5, LOC .......................................................................................... 5,000,000 8,000,000 

Infrastructure UPS Upgrades, Main Data Center, JMMB ....................................................... 16,528,000 10,000,000

Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade, JMMB ............................................................................. 693,000 693,000 

HVAC Installation, Main Data Center, JMMB ......................................................................... 5,130,000 ........................

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

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 50,861,000 38,474,000 

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds ....................................................................... 77,016,000 64,164,000 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $21,457,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 26,935,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 21,341,000 

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

The Committee recommends $21,341,000 for Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $116,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $5,594,000 below the fiscal year 
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2014 request. Of this amount, $3,314,000 shall remain available 

until September 30, 2018. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $2,221,000 $2,172,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 9,828,000 9,338,000 

Furniture Repair ...................................................................................................................... 75,000 75,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 6,977,000 6,442,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 19,101,000 18,027,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Chiller Replacement and Chilled Water System Expansion ................................................... 814,000 814,000 

Small Arms Firing Range, RHOB Garage, .............................................................................. 4,520,000 ........................

Minor Construction .................................................................................................................. 2,500,000 2,500,000 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... 7,834,000 3,314,000 

Total, Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security ............................................ 26,935,000 21,341,000 

BOTANIC GARDEN

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $11,976,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 12,136,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,136,000 

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

The Committee recommends $12,136,000 for salaries and expenses of the Botanic Garden. The recommendation is $160,000 

above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the fiscal 

year 2014 request. Of this amount, $2,082,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

BOTANIC GARDEN 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $6,512,000 $6,512,000 

Exhibits .................................................................................................................................... 313,000 313,000 

Facilities Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 4,082,000 2,000,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 1,229,000 1,229,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 12,136,000 10,054,000 

Fiscal Year 2014 Project Budget 

Minor Construction .................................................................................................................. ........................ 2,082,000 

Subtotal, Project Budget ........................................................................................... ........................ 2,082,000 

Total, Botanic Gardens .............................................................................................. 12,136,000 12,136,000 
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CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $21,233,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 21,702,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 21,276,000 

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

The Committee recommends a total of $21,276,000 for the operation of the Capitol Visitor Center. The recommendation is $43,000 

above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $426,000 below the 

fiscal year 2014 request. 

The following table displays the budget detail: 

CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 

Item Amount 

requested 

Committee 

recommendation 

Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget 

Payroll ...................................................................................................................................... $17,494,000 $17,068,000 

Exhibits .................................................................................................................................... 290,000 290,000 

Information Resources ............................................................................................................ 1,771,000 1,771,000 

Jurisdiction Centralized Activities ........................................................................................... 403,000 403,000 

Visitor Services ........................................................................................................................ 1,744,000 1,744,000 

Subtotal, Operating Budget ...................................................................................... 21,702,000 21,276,000 

Total, Capitol Visitor Center ...................................................................................... 21,702,000 21,276,000 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1101. This provision would make permanent the authority 

to collect and sell recyclable materials. 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

The Library of Congress is the Nation’s oldest cultural institution 

and largest repository of human knowledge in the world. It is the 

main research arm of the United States Congress. Its mission is to 

support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to 

further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of 

the American people. The Library’s collections include more than 

147 million artifactual items (books, photographs, maps, sound recordings, films, sheet music, legal materials) in 470 languages. Digital technology is transforming the way the Library does its work, 

and the institution plays an important leadership role in superimposing digital library collections and services on those that are 

analog based. The Library of Congress houses the Congressional 

Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, National Library Service 

for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Law Library of Congress, and numerous other programs and services. The Committee recommends a total of $600,900,000 for the Library of Congress, an increase of $13,470,000 above the fiscal year 

2013 appropriation and $7,819,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

In addition to the appropriation, the Library estimates receipts 

and reimbursements of $42,469,000, funds from gifts and trusts totaling $17,485,000 and revolving funds totaling $183,079,000. Total 

funds available to support Library operations, including the Archi-
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tect of the Capitol account, are expected to be approximately 

$908,097,000 in fiscal year 2014 under the Committee recommendation. 

The following table displays the Committee recommendation for 

the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the fiscal year 

2013 appropriation and the fiscal year 2014 request. 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

Item Fiscal year 2013 enacted Fiscal year 2014 requested Committee recommendation 

Committee recommendation compared 

with 

2013 

enacted 

2014 

request 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

Total budget, Salaries and Expenses ........................................................................................................................ $419,253,000 $433,830,000 $427,988,000 $8,722,000 $(5,842,000 ) Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................................................................................ (6,337,000 ) (6,350,000 ) (6,350,000 ) (13,000 ) ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and Expenses Appropriation ........................................................................................... 412,916,000 427,480,000 421,638,000 8,722,000 (5,842,000 ) 

COPYRIGHT OFFICE 

Total budget, Salaries and Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 51,547,000 52,952,000 52,640,000 1,093,000 (312,000 ) Authority to spend receipts ........................................................................................................................................ (34,182,000 ) (33,619,000 ) (33,619,000 ) 563,000 ............................

Subtotal, Salaries and Expenses Appropriation ........................................................................................... 17,365,000 19,333,000 19,021,000 1,656,000 (312,000 ) 

Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses .......................................................................................... 106,576,000 109,979,000 108,841,000 2,265,000 (1,138,000 ) Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and expenses ................................................................ 50,573,000 51,927,000 51,400,000 827,000 (527,000 ) 

Total Budget Authority .................................................................................................................................. 627,949,000 648,688,000 640,869,000 12,920,000 (7,819,000 ) Total Offsetting Collections .......................................................................................................................... (40,519,000 ) (39,969,000 ) (39,969,000 ) 550,000 ............................Total Appropriation, Library of Congress ...................................................................................................... 587,430,000 608,719,000 600,900,000 13,470,000 (7,819,000 ) 
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SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $419,253,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,337,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 412,916,000 

Budget estimate, 2014: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 433,830,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 427,480,000 

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 427,988,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 6,350,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 421,638,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $421,638,000 for 

salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal year 2014, for a 

total of $427,988,000. The recommendation is $8,722,000 above the 

fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $5,842,000 below the fiscal year 

2014 request. This amount provides for 2,342 FTEs, which may be 

shifted among PPAs within this appropriation. The amount recommended includes $7,119,000 for the digital collections and education curricula program. 

COPYRIGHT OFFICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... $51,547,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 34,182,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 17,365,000 

Budget estimate, 2014: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 52,952,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 33,619,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 19,333,000 

Committee recommendation: 

Salaries and expenses .................................................................... 52,640,000 

Authority to spend receipts ........................................................... 33,619,000 

Net, salaries and expenses ......................................................... 19,021,000 

The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of 

$19,021,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to 

spend receipts of $33,619,000 in fiscal year 2014, for a total of 

$52,640,000. The recommendation is $1,656,000 above the fiscal 

year 2013 appropriation and $312,000 below the fiscal year 2014 

request. 
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $106,576,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 109,979,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 108,841,000 

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $108,841,000 for 

the Congressional Research Service. The recommendation is 

$2,265,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $1,138,000 

below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $50,573,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 51,927,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 51,400,000 

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

This appropriation supports a national reading program for eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States 

and U.S. citizens living overseas. Books and magazines in braille 

and various recorded formats are produced by the National Library 

Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for distribution 

through a network of State and locally supported libraries. At 

present, 57 regional libraries in 49 States, the District of Columbia, 

Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands house and circulate books 

and magazines to eligible readers. Eighty-one subregional libraries 

in 15 States, and Guam, assist at the local public library level. 

Fifty-three of the regional libraries and four separate cooperating 

agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multi-State centers, 

under contract to the National Library Service, store and distribute 

books and other materials in their geographical region. The program supports a readership of approximately 900,000. 

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $51,400,000 for 

salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically 

Handicapped. The recommendation is $827,000 above the fiscal 

year 2013 appropriation and $527,000 below the fiscal year 2014 

request. The amount recommended includes $605,150 to continue 

to provide newspapers to blind and physically handicapped individuals. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1201. The Committee has included a routine administrative 

provision regarding reimbursable and revolving funds carried in 

prior years. 

SEC. 1202. Provides permanent authority to transfer funds between Library of Congress accounts, subject to the approval of the 

Committees on Appropriations. 
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $83,465,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 79,736,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 79,736,000 

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

The U.S. Government Printing Office’s [GPO] core mission dates 

to 1813 when Congress determined the need to make information 

regarding the work of the three branches of Government available 

to all Americans. GPO is the Federal Government’s primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing 

and preserving published information in all its forms. By law and 

tradition, the GPO’s mission is to provide expert publishing and 

printing services to all three branches of Government; to provide, 

in partnership with Federal depository libraries, permanent public 

access to the printed and electronic information products of the 

Federal Government; and to sell copies of authentic printed and 

electronic documents and other government information products 

to the public. The Committee recommends $79,736,000 for congressional print- ing and binding. The recommendation is $3,729,000 below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and identical to the 2014 request. 

The following table compares the component categories within 

this account for fiscal year 2013 and the fiscal year 2014 request. 

The Committee has not recommended separate amounts for each 

activity in order to give the GPO the flexibility to meet changing 

requirements. 

CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING 

Fiscal year 2013 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2014 

requested 

Committee recommendation 

Congressional Record Program ...................................................... $22,892,000 $25,105,000 ............................

Miscellaneous publications ............................................................ 5,769,000 6,240,000 ............................

Miscellaneous printing and services ............................................. 19,910,000 16,948,000 ............................

Details to Congress ....................................................................... 4,009,000 4,099,000 ............................

Document envelopes and document franks .................................. 980,000 1,520,000 ............................

Business and committee calendars .............................................. 2,026,000 4,303,000 ............................

Bills, resolutions, and amendments .............................................. 5,151,000 6,264,000 ............................

Committee reports ......................................................................... 1,862,000 2,172,000 ............................

Documents ..................................................................................... 1,577,000 1,684,000 ............................

Hearings ......................................................................................... 19,256,000 20,411,000 ............................

Committee prints ........................................................................... 1,041,000 925,000 ............................

Transfers ........................................................................................ ¥1,008,264 ¥9,935,000 ............................

Total .................................................................................. 83,464,736 79,736,000 $79,736,000 

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $31,437,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 35,823,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 31,500,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses associated 

with the distribution of Government documents to depository and 

international exchange libraries, the cataloging and indexing of 

Government publications, and the distribution of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of Congress and other 

Government agencies. 

The Committee recommends $31,500,000 for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents. The recommendation is $63,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation 

and $4,323,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE REVOLVING FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,992,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 12,919,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 8,064,000 

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

The Committee recommends $8,064,000 for the Government 

Printing Office [GPO] Revolving Fund. The recommendation is 

$4,072,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $4,855,000 

below the fiscal year 2014 request. The Committee notes that approximately 70 percent of the GPO’s budget represents the 

prepress cost of congressional publications for online access and 

print production. The Committee commends the GPO for its willingness to work with less funding as their workload increases due 

to the demands of the Congress. One reason the GPO is able to 

meet the increased work demands and continually reduce costs is 

through its constant focus on capital investments to modernize information systems, production equipment, and major facility repairs. The Committee supports continued investment in the Revolving Fund as the most efficient solution to both cutting costs and ensuring efficient online access to government documents. The Committee supports the GPO’s continued development of its Federal 

Digital System and its Business Information System given that 

these efforts continue to reduce costs. 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $505,270,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 524,339,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 505,383,000 

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

The U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] is an independent nonpartisan agency that was established by the Budget 

and Accounting Act of 1921, to act as an auditor for Congress and 

investigate how the Federal Government spends taxpayer dollars. 

The function of the GAO includes auditing agency operations to 

determine whether Federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities; 

reporting on how well Government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; performing policy analyses and outlining options for congressional consideration and issuing legal decisions 
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and opinions, such as bid protest rulings and reports on agency 

rules. 

The Committee recommends funding of $505,383,000 for salaries 

and expenses of the Government Accountability Office. The recommendation is $113,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation 

and $18,956,000 below the fiscal year 2014 request. Additionally, 

$32,368,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent 

receipts and reimbursements for conducting financial audits of 

Government corporations, for a total of $537,751,000, which is a 

net increase of $6,130,000 above the fiscal year 2013 appropriation. 

The Committee recommendation reflects adjustments that the 

GAO has made to its operations in fiscal year 2013 due to the 

across-the-board rescission and the impact of sequestration. The 

Committee recommendation would fully fund GAO at the agency’s 

revised request level of 2,945 full-time equivalents [FTE], which is 

an increase of 61 FTE over the fiscal year 2013 level as impacted 

by sequestration. The GAO has made reductions in the areas of 

planned hires, retention programs, travel, external training, building operations, and information technology investments. The Committee commends the GAO for targeting reductions in areas that 

do not immediately impact the quality of the work they provide to 

the Congress; however, the Committee is concerned that further reductions will not only impact the quality of GAO’s work products 

today, but also will create a gap in seasoned staff in the near future. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION

SEC. 1301. The Committee has included a provision providing authority to the Government Accountability Office to collect and use 

fees for an electronic protest filing system which may provide significant benefits to impacted parties including instantaneous secure 

access to documents filed in a particular protest through a readily 

accessible Web-based portal, automatic agency notification of protest filings for the purpose of invoking the statutory stay of contract performance mandated by the Competition in Contracting 

Act, and increased transparency into the protest process for users, 

as well as the general public. In developing a proposal for the system, the Committee directs the GAO to work with small business 

interests and others to ensure that any proposed filing fee is imposed in a fair and equitable manner. The GAO shall report to the 

House and Senate Committees on appropriation within 60 days of 

enactment and on a regular basis afterwards regarding any assessment of whether the GAO will implement the system internally or 

contract out, what steps are being taken to address financial concerns of small business and other groups such as veterans, the 

structure of such a system, and cost-benefit analysis over the next 

5- to 10-year period. 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $7,997,440 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 10,061,000 

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

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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The Committee recommends $4,000,000 as a payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, which is $3,997,440 

below the fiscal year 2013 appropriation and $6,061,000 below the 

fiscal year 2014 request. The Center for Russian Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000 (Public Law 106– 

554) as a legislative branch entity. The Fiscal Year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law 108–7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of the program to include 

Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union including the 

Baltic States. The mission of the Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and Newly Independent States at all levels 

of government to gain significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market economic system and the operation of American 

democratic institutions through visits to comparable governments 

and communities in the United States. 

In 2011, the Committee directed the Government Accountability 

Office [GAO] to review the Open World Leadership Center’s [Open 

World] financial management and internal controls as a follow-up 

to the original review in 2004. The GAO determined that Open 

World follows leading financial management practices and since 

2004, has enhanced grantee monitoring and strengthened performance measurements. The GAO noted that Open World’s performance measures are generally consistent with several leading practices. The GAO review serves as a solid endorsement of Open 

World’s organizational structure as it pursues alternative sources 

of funding as authorized. In fact, the Committee commends the 

Open World for its proactive efforts to identify and pursue other 

funding in lieu of appropriated funds. The Committee recommendation includes a provision in title II, allowing the Library of Congress to transfer up to $6,000,000 in non appropriated funding to 

the Open World while Open World pursues alternative sources of 

funding. 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING 

AND DEVELOPMENT 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $429,140 

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

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

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

The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the 

Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The Committee 

recommends the budget request of $430,000 as authorized by 2 

U.S.C. 1105, for the Center’s congressional staff training and development programs. 
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TITLE II 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Included are several routine general provisions carried annually 

in the bill (sections 201–209), as follows: 

Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service and 

maintenance of private vehicles, except under such regulations as 

may be promulgated by the House Administration Committee and 

the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, respectively. 

Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of appropriations 

to the fiscal year for which it is expressly provided in the bill accompanying this report. 

Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title designation for 

a staff position created in this act, and not specifically established 

by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is to be made permanent law 

by this act. Further, any pay rate and title change for a position 

provided for in the 1929 Act is to be made permanent law by this 

act and any changes in the official expenses of Members, officers, 

and committees, and in the clerk hire of the House and Senate are 

to be made permanent law by this act. 

Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such contracts are matters of public record and are available for public inspection. 

Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for the 

payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law 104– 

1. 

Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities participating in 

the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC. 

Section 207 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to maintain 

certain property. 

Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to other 

agencies. 

Section 209 ensures continuation of the staff-led tours of the 

Capitol. 

Section 210 allows the Librarian of Congress to transfer nonappropriated funds to the Open World Leadership Center Trust 

Fund. 
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each Committee amendment to the House bill ‘‘which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously 

passed by the Senate during that session.’’ 

The Committee has recommended no such funding. 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 11, 2013, the 

Committee ordered favorably reported, en bloc, an original bill (S. 

1284) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health 

and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the 

year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, and an 

original bill (S. 1283) making appropriations for the Legislative 

Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other 

purposes provided, that each bill be subject to amendment and that 

each bill be consistent with the subcommittee funding guidance, by 

a recorded vote of 16–14, a quorum being present. The vote was as 

follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairwoman Mikulski Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Leahy Mr. Cochran 

Mr. Harkin Mr. McConnell 

Mrs. Murray Mr. Alexander 

Mrs. Feinstein Ms. Collins 

Mr. Durbin Ms. Murkowski 

Mr. Johnson Mr. Graham 

Ms. Landrieu Mr. Kirk 

Mr. Reed Mr. Coats 

Mr. Pryor Mr. Blunt 

Mr. Tester Mr. Moran 

Mr. Udall Mr. Hoeven 

Mrs. Shaheen Mr. Johanns 

Mr. Merkley Mr. Boozman 

Mr. Begich 

Mr. Coons 

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 
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which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the Committee.’’ 

In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing 

law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing 

law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is 

printed in italic; and existing law in which no change is proposed 

is shown in roman. 

TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS 

CHAPTER 29—CAPITOL POLICE 

SUBCHAPTER I—ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

PART A—GENERAL

§ 1907. Transfer of disbursing function 

(a) In general 

(1) Disbursing officer 

The Chief of the Capitol Police shall be the disbursing officer for the Capitol Police. Any reference in any law or resolution before February 20, 2003, to funds paid or disbursed by 

the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate relating to the pay and 

allowances of Capitol Police employees shall be deemed to refer 

to the Chief of the Capitol Police. 

* * * * * * * 

ø(f) Worker’s compensation 

ø(1) Account 

øThere shall be established a separate account in the Capitol Police for purposes of making payments for employees of 

the Capitol Police under section 8147 of title 5. 

ø(2) Payments without fiscal year limitation 

øNotwithstanding any other provision of law, payments 

may be made from the account established under paragraph 

(1) of this subsection without regard to the fiscal year for 

which the obligation to make such payments is incurred.¿ 
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TITLE 31—MONEY AND FINANCE 

CHAPTER 35—ACCOUNTING AND COLLECTION 

SUBCHAPTER V—PROCUREMENT PROTEST SYSTEM 

§ 3555. Regulations; authority of Comptroller General to 

verify assertions 

(a) The Comptroller General shall prescribe such procedures as 

may be necessary to the expeditious decision of protests under this 

subchapter, including procedures for accelerated resolution of protests under the express option authorized by section 3554(a)(2) of 

this title. Such procedures shall provide that the protest process 

may not be delayed by the failure of a party to make a filing within 

the time provided for the filing. 

* * * * * * * 

(c)(1) The Comptroller General may prescribe procedures for 

the electronic filing and dissemination of documents and information required under this subchapter. In prescribing such procedures, the Comptroller General shall consider the ability of all parties to achieve electronic access to such documents and records. 

(2) The Comptroller General may charge and collect fees for filing protests under this subchapter for the purpose of covering the 

costs of developing, maintaining, and operating an electronic system 

for filing such protests. The Comptroller General may retain and 

use such fees immediately and withough fiscal year limitation for 

such purpose. 

OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009, PUBLIC LAW 111– 

8 

DIVISION G—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 

2009 

TITLE I 

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 1101. (a) COLLECTION AND SALE OF RECYCLABLE MATE- RIALS.— 

* * * * * * * 

(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply with respect to 

øeach of the fiscal years 2009 through 2013¿ fiscal year 2009 and 

each fiscal year thereafter. 
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BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL 

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO 

SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

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 

the Legislative Branch: 

Mandatory ............................................................................ NA 128 NA 2 128 

Discretionary ........................................................................ 4,350 2,978 NA 2 3,105 

Security ....................................................................... .................... .................... NA NA 

Nonsecurity ................................................................. 4,350 2,978 NA NA 

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2014 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 3 2,522 

2015 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 372 

2016 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 115 

2017 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 35 

2018 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... 14 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2014 ......................................................................................... NA .................... NA ....................

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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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate 

TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

SENATE 

Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress .................................................................................... 193 .......................... 174 ¥19 ∂174 Expense allowances: 

Vice President .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 19 19 .......................... ..........................President Pro Tempore of the Senate ......................................................................................................................... 38 38 38 .......................... ..........................Majority Leader of the Senate ..................................................................................................................................... 40 40 40 .......................... ..........................Minority Leader of the Senate ..................................................................................................................................... 40 40 40 .......................... ..........................Majority Whip of the Senate ....................................................................................................................................... 10 10 10 .......................... ..........................Minority Whip of the Senate ....................................................................................................................................... 10 10 10 .......................... ..........................Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee ...................................................................................................... 5 5 5 .......................... ..........................Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee ...................................................................................................... 5 5 5 .......................... ..........................Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ............................................................................................................... 5 5 5 .......................... ..........................Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ............................................................................................................... 5 5 5 .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, expense allowances ................................................................................................................................. 177 177 177 .......................... ..........................

Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders ..................................................................................... 28 28 28 .......................... ..........................

Total, Expense allowances and representation ...................................................................................................... 205 205 205 .......................... ..........................

Salaries, Officers and Employees 

Office of the Vice President ................................................................................................................................................. 2,356 2,414 2,393 ∂37 ¥21 Office of the President Pro Tempore .................................................................................................................................... 704 722 715 ∂11 ¥7 Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ...................................................................................................................... 5,192 5,202 5,202 ∂10 ..........................Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ......................................................................................................................... 3,274 3,359 3,321 ∂47 ¥38 Committee on Appropriations ............................................................................................................................................... 14,834 15,140 15,064 ∂230 ¥76 Conference committees ........................................................................................................................................................ 3,232 3,316 3,278 ∂46 ¥38 Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority ................................... 795 813 805 ∂10 ¥8 
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Policy committees ................................................................................................................................................................. 3,301 3,386 3,348 ∂47 ¥38 Office of the Chaplain ......................................................................................................................................................... 405 417 411 ∂6 ¥6 Office of the Secretary ......................................................................................................................................................... 24,146 24,887 24,524 ∂378 ¥363 Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper ................................................................................................................. 72,854 75,157 72,800 ¥54 ¥2,357 Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority ..................................................................................................... 1,719 1,764 1,740 ∂21 ¥24 Agency contributions and related expenses ........................................................................................................................ 42,599 46,710 48,851 ∂6,252 ∂2,141 

Total, Salaries, officers and employees ................................................................................................................. 175,411 183,287 182,452 ∂7,041 ¥835 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 6,981 7,150 5,192 ¥1,789 ¥1,958 

Office of Senate Legal Counsel 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 1,446 1,480 1,109 ¥337 ¥371 Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries 

for the Majority and Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances ............................................................................... 28 28 28 .......................... ..........................

Contingent Expenses of the Senate 

Inquiries and investigations ................................................................................................................................................ 131,043 134,000 134,000 ∂2,957 ..........................Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control .................................................................. 487 520 494 ∂7 ¥26 Secretary of the Senate ........................................................................................................................................................ 5,804 6,150 6,250 ∂446 ∂100 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ................................................................................................................ 130,461 145,240 128,210 ¥2,251 ¥17,030 Miscellaneous items ............................................................................................................................................................. 19,321 19,553 19,400 ∂79 ¥153 Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account .................................................................................................. 395,388 394,202 394,202 ¥1,186 ..........................

Official Mail Costs 

Expenses ............................................................................................................................................................................... 280 300 281 ∂1 ¥19 

Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate ............................................................................................................. 682,784 699,965 682,837 ∂53 ¥17,128 Total, Senate ........................................................................................................................................................... 867,048 892,115 871,997 ∂4,949 ¥20,118 

JOINT ITEMS 

Joint Economic Committee ................................................................................................................................................... 4,195 4,279 4,203 ∂8 ¥76 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies .................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................Joint Committee on Taxation ................................................................................................................................................ 9,984 10,065 10,004 ∂20 ¥61 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate 

Office of the Attending Physician 

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances ................................................................................................... 3,393 3,421 3,400 ∂7 ¥21 Office of Congressional Accessibility Services .................................................................................................................... 1,360 1,387 1,363 ∂3 ¥24 

Total, Joint items .................................................................................................................................................... 18,932 19,152 18,970 ∂38 ¥182 

CAPITOL POLICE 

Salaries ................................................................................................................................................................................. 276,579 297,863 281,459 ∂4,880 ¥16,404 General expenses .................................................................................................................................................................. 61,880 65,433 57,000 ¥4,880 ¥8,433 

Total, Capitol Police ................................................................................................................................................ 338,459 363,296 338,459 .......................... ¥24,837 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 3,809 4,482 3,868 ∂59 ¥614 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 43,699 45,700 45,700 ∂2,001 ..........................

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

General administration ......................................................................................................................................................... 97,145 100,099 94,400 ¥2,745 ¥5,699 Capitol building .................................................................................................................................................................... 36,082 61,575 55,931 ∂19,849 ¥5,644 Capitol grounds .................................................................................................................................................................... 9,832 13,452 12,384 ∂2,552 ¥1,068 Senate office buildings ........................................................................................................................................................ 70,986 76,404 76,404 ∂5,418 ..........................Capitol Power Plant .............................................................................................................................................................. 131,965 122,259 119,827 ¥12,138 ¥2,432 

Offsetting collections .................................................................................................................................................. ¥8,982 ¥9,000 ¥9,000 ¥18 ..........................

Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant ................................................................................................................................ 122,983 113,259 110,827 ¥12,156 ¥2,432 
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Library buildings and grounds ............................................................................................................................................. 46,782 77,016 64,164 ∂17,382 ¥12,852 Capitol police buildings, grounds and security ................................................................................................................... 21,457 26,935 21,341 ¥116 ¥5,594 Botanic Garden ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11,976 12,136 12,136 ∂160 ..........................Capitol Visitor Center: 

CVC operations ............................................................................................................................................................ 21,233 21,702 21,276 ∂43 ¥426 

Total, Architect of the Capitol ................................................................................................................................ 438,476 502,578 468,863 ∂30,387 ¥33,715 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 419,253 433,830 427,988 ∂8,735 ¥5,842 

Authority to spend receipts ......................................................................................................................................... ¥6,337 ¥6,350 ¥6,350 ¥13 ..........................

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................ 412,916 427,480 421,638 ∂8,722 ¥5,842 

Copyright Office, Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................. 51,547 52,952 52,640 ∂1,093 ¥312 

Authority to spend receipts ......................................................................................................................................... ¥34,182 ¥33,619 ¥33,619 ∂563 ..........................

Subtotal, Copyright Office ...................................................................................................................................... 17,365 19,333 19,021 ∂1,656 ¥312 

Congressional Research Service, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................... 106,576 109,979 108,841 ∂2,265 ¥1,138 Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and expenses ......................................................................... 50,573 51,927 51,400 ∂827 ¥527 

Total, Library of Congress ...................................................................................................................................... 587,430 608,719 600,900 ∂13,470 ¥7,819 

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 

Congressional printing and binding .................................................................................................................................... 83,465 79,736 79,736 ¥3,729 ..........................Office of Superintendent of Documents, Salaries and expenses ........................................................................................ 31,437 35,823 31,500 ∂63 ¥4,323 Government Printing Office Revolving Fund ........................................................................................................................ 3,992 12,919 8,064 ∂4,072 ¥4,855 

Total, Government Printing Office .......................................................................................................................... 118,894 128,478 119,300 ∂406 ¥9,178 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 531,621 556,257 537,751 ∂6,130 ¥18,506 

Offsetting collections .................................................................................................................................................. ¥26,351 ¥31,918 ¥32,368 ¥6,017 ¥450 

Total, Government Accountability Office ................................................................................................................ 505,270 524,339 505,383 ∂113 ¥18,956 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2013 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2013 

appropriation Budget estimate 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER 

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust fund ................................................................................................ 7,997 10,061 4,000 ¥3,997 ¥6,061 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Stennis Center for Public Service ........................................................................................................................................ 429 430 430 ∂1 ..........................Open World Leadership Center (by transfer) ....................................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Grand total .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,930,443 3,099,350 2,977,870 ∂47,427 ¥121,480 

RECAPITULATION 

Senate ................................................................................................................................................................................... 867,048 892,115 871,997 ∂4,949 ¥20,118 Joint Items ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18,932 19,152 18,970 ∂38 ¥182 Capitol Police ....................................................................................................................................................................... 338,459 363,296 338,459 .......................... ¥24,837 Office of Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................ 3,809 4,482 3,868 ∂59 ¥614 Congressional Budget Office ................................................................................................................................................ 43,699 45,700 45,700 ∂2,001 ..........................Architect of the Capitol ........................................................................................................................................................ 438,476 502,578 468,863 ∂30,387 ¥33,715 Library of Congress .............................................................................................................................................................. 587,430 608,719 600,900 ∂13,470 ¥7,819 Government Printing Office .................................................................................................................................................. 118,894 128,478 119,300 ∂406 ¥9,178 Government Accountability Office ........................................................................................................................................ 505,270 524,339 505,383 ∂113 ¥18,956 Open World Leadership Center ............................................................................................................................................. 7,997 10,061 4,000 ¥3,997 ¥6,061 Stennis Center for Public Service ........................................................................................................................................ 429 430 430 ∂1 ..........................Prior year outlays ................................................................................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Grand total .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,930,443 3,099,350 2,977,870 ∂47,427 ¥121,480 

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