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Calendar No. 100 

113TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 1st Session 113–46 

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG 

ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2014 

JUNE 27, 2013.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. PRYOR, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany S. 1244] 

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1244) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and 

Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal 

year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass. 

New obligational authority 

Total of bill as reported to the Senate ....................$143,091,415,000 

Amount of 2013 appropriations 1 ............................. 139,686,441,000 

Amount of 2014 budget estimate ............................ 141,812,619,000 

Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 

2013 appropriations .......................................... ∂3,404,974,000 

2014 budget estimate ........................................ ∂1,278,796,000 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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Breakdown by Title ................................................................................................. 4 

Overview and Summary of the Bill ........................................................................ 5 

Reports to Congress ................................................................................................. 6 

Title I: 

Agricultural Programs: 

Production, Processing, and Marketing: 

Office of the Secretary ....................................................................... 7 

Executive Operations ......................................................................... 9 

Office of the Chief Information Officer ............................................. 10 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ................................................. 11 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights ........................... 11 

Office of Civil Rights .......................................................................... 12 

Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments ........... 12 

Hazardous Materials Management .................................................. 13 

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

Office of the General Counsel ........................................................... 14 

Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics .............................................................................................. 14 

Economic Research Service ............................................................... 15 

National Agricultural Statistics Service .......................................... 15 

Agricultural Research Service ........................................................... 16 

National Institute of Food and Agriculture ..................................... 20 

Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs ............................................................................................... 27 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service .................................. 28 

Agricultural Marketing Service ........................................................ 33 

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration ............ 36 

Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety ................................. 37 

Food Safety and Inspection Service .................................................. 37 

Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural 

Services ............................................................................................ 38 

Farm Service Agency ......................................................................... 39 

Risk Management Agency ................................................................. 42 

Corporations: 

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund ...................................... 43 

Commodity Credit Corporation Fund ............................................... 44 

Title II: 

Conservation Programs: 

Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment ........................................................................................................ 46 

Natural Resources Conservation Service ................................................ 46 

Title III: 

Rural Development Programs: 

Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development ........................... 48 

Rural Housing Service .............................................................................. 49 

Rural Community Facilities Program Account ....................................... 54 

Rural Business—Cooperative Service ...................................................... 55 

Rural Utilities Service .............................................................................. 60 

Title IV: 

Domestic Food Programs: 

Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer 

Services ................................................................................................... 64 

Food and Nutrition Service ...................................................................... 64 

Title V: Foreign Assistance and Related Programs: Foreign Agricultural Service .......................................................................................................................... 72 
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Title VI: 

Related Agency and Food and Drug Administration: 

Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration ..................................................................................................... 76 

Independent Agency: Farm Credit Administration ................................ 84 

Title VII: General Provisions .................................................................................. 86 

Program, Project, and Activity ............................................................................... 88 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 88 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 89 

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

Senate ................................................................................................................... 90 

Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... 90 

Comparative Statement of Budget Authority ........................................................ 91 
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BREAKDOWN BY TITLE 

The amounts of obligational authority for each of the seven titles 

are shown in the following table. A detailed tabulation, showing 

comparisons, appears at the end of this report. Recommendations 

for individual appropriation items, projects and activities are carried in this report under the appropriate item headings. 

[In thousands of dollars] 

2013 1 2014 Committee 

recommendation 

Title I: Agricultural programs ..................................................................................... 28,316,213 29,962,501 

Title II: Conservation programs .................................................................................. 823,666 819,274 

Title III: Rural economic and community development programs ............................. 2,212,962 2,294,844 

Title IV: Domestic food programs ............................................................................... 104,448,977 106,359,865 

Title V: Foreign assistance and related programs ..................................................... 1,798,216 1,839,430 

Title VI: Related agencies and Food and Drug Administration ................................. 2,461,304 2,562,905 

Title VII: General provisions ........................................................................................ ¥598,897 ¥747,404 

Other appropriations ................................................................................................... 224,000 ..............................

Total, new budget (obligational) authority ................................................... 139,686,441 143,091,415 

1 Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE BILL 

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill provides funding for 

a wide array of Federal programs, mostly in the U.S. Department 

of Agriculture [USDA]. These programs include agricultural research, education, and extension activities; natural resources conservation programs; farm income and support programs; marketing 

and inspection activities; domestic food assistance programs; rural 

housing, economic and community development, and telecommunication and electrification assistance; and various export and international activities of the USDA. 

The bill also provides funding for the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] and allows the use of collected fees for administrative 

expenses of the Farm Credit Administration [FCA]. 

The discretionary programs and activities of USDA and FDA 

that are supported by this bill include high priority responsibilities 

entrusted to the Federal Government and its partners to protect 

human health and safety, contribute to economic recovery, and 

achieve policy objectives strongly supported by the American people. The ability to provide for these measures is made difficult by 

growing pressure on available levels of discretionary spending as a 

consequence of the overall public debate on Federal spending, revenues, and size of the Federal debt. 

Too often, the USDA programs funded by this bill are confused 

with farm subsidies and other mandatory spending more properly 

associated with multi-year farm bills. In contrast, this bill provides 

annual funding for programs familiar to all Americans such as protecting food safety through the Food Safety and Inspection Service 

and the Food and Drug Administration, which also plays a vital 

role in maintaining the safety of the Nation’s blood supply and 

availability of safe and effective medical products and other components of our health system. This bill also provides funding to fight 

against the introduction and spread of noxious or infectious and 

often invasive pests and disease that threaten our plant and animal health environments, as well as funding for many other missions of dire importance to the American people. 

In the context of overall pressures on spending and the competing priorities that the Committee faces, this bill as reported provides the proper amount of emphasis on agricultural, rural development, and other programs and activities funded by the bill. It is 

consistent with the subcommittee’s allocation for fiscal year 2014. 

All accounts in the bill have been closely examined to ensure 

that an appropriate level of funding is provided to carry out the 

programs of USDA, FDA, and FCA. Details on each of the accounts, the funding level, and the Committee’s justifications for the 

funding levels are included in the report. 
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REPORTS TO CONGRESS 

The Committee has, throughout this report, requested agencies 

to provide studies and reports on various issues. The Committee 

utilizes these reports to evaluate program performance and make 

decisions on future appropriations. The Committee directs that all 

studies and reports be provided to the Committee as electronic documents in an agreed upon format within 120 days after the date 

of enactment, unless an alternative submission schedule is specifically stated in the report request. 
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TITLE I 

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS 

PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND MARKETING

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $45,131,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 44,148,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 44,148,000 

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

The Secretary of Agriculture, assisted by the Deputy Secretary, 

Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries, Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and members of their immediate 

staffs, directs and coordinates the work of the Department. This includes developing policy, maintaining relationships with agricultural organizations and others in the development of farm programs, and maintaining liaison with the Executive Office of the 

President and Members of Congress on all matters pertaining to 

agricultural policy. 

The general authority of the Secretary to supervise and control 

the work of the Department is contained in the Organic Act (7 

U.S.C. 2201–2202). The delegation of regulatory functions to Department employees and authorization of appropriations to carry 

out these functions is contained in 7 U.S.C. 450c–450g. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $44,148,000 for 

the Office of the Secretary. The Committee recommendation includes the following accounts under the Office of the Secretary: Office of the Secretary; Office of Tribal Relations; Office of Homeland 

Security and Emergency Coordination; Office of Advocacy and Outreach; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration; Departmental Administration; Office of Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; and Office of Communications. The following table 

reflects the amount provided by the Committee for each office and 

activity: 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

2013 enacted 2014 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Office of the Secretary ......................................................................... 4,914 5,086 5,086 

Office of Tribal Relations .................................................................... 485 502 502 

Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination ................ 1,455 1,507 1,507 

Office of Advocacy and Outreach ........................................................ 1,383 1,217 1,217 

Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration ................................ 782 809 809 

Departmental Administration ............................................................... 23,586 22,993 22,993 
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

2013 enacted 2014 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Office of Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations ................. 3,764 3,897 3,897 

Office of Communications ................................................................... 8,762 8,137 8,137 

Total ........................................................................................ 45,131 44,148 44,148 

Animal Fighting.—The Committee is very concerned about reports of illegal animal fighting activities and directs the Secretary 

to work with relevant agencies on the most effective and proper 

means for investigating and enforcing laws and regulations regarding these activities. 

Loan Servicing Center of Excellence.—In order to leverage existing capacity and expertise within the Department, the Secretary is 

directed to explore the creation of a Center of Excellence for loan 

servicing support functions in order to provide consolidated customer service, field office support, and centralized loan services to 

USDA agencies and other Federal agencies. The Secretary shall 

consult with employee representatives and management in the 

Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Information Technology, Accounting, and Finance Office loan servicing support functions; the Rural 

Development Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer functions; and the Rural Housing Centralized 

Servicing Center. 

Open Access to Federal Research.—The Committee is concerned 

that despite significant Federal investments in scientific research, 

public access to the published results of this taxpayer-funded research is limited. Improved access to cutting-edge research will 

help individuals and commercial enterprises more rapidly translate 

these research results into new products and services. The Committee directs the Department of Agriculture to adopt a Federal research public access policy that is consistent with and advances the 

purposes of the Federal agency. To the extent practicable, the Department’s public access policy shall follow common procedures for 

the collection and depositing of research papers; shall provide for 

submission and free online public access to an electronic version of 

the original research papers that have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals and that result from research supported, in whole or in part, from funding by the Department’s appropriations; shall provide for the long-term preservation of, and 

free public access to published research findings, no later than 12 

months after publication in peer-reviewed journals; and shall provide that these research papers are archived in formats and under 

terms that enable productive reuse, including computational analysis by state-of-the-art technologies. The Department shall report 

to the Committee on Appropriations and the appropriate authorizing committees within 60 days of enactment of this Act regarding 

the appropriate efforts to adopt this Federal research public access 

policy. 
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EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

Executive operations were established as a result of the reorganization of the Department to provide a support team for USDA 

policy officials and selected department-wide services. Activities 

under the executive operations include the Office of the Chief Economist, the National Appeals Division, and the Office of Budget and 

Program Analysis. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $15,575,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 12,854,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 16,854,000 

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

The Office of the Chief Economist advises the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of Department policies and 

programs. The Office serves as the single focal point for the Nation’s economic intelligence and analysis, risk assessment, and costbenefit analysis related to domestic and international food and agriculture issues, provides policy direction for renewable energy development, conducts analyses of climate change impacts on agriculture and forestry, and is responsible for coordination and review 

of all commodity and aggregate agricultural and food-related data 

used to develop outlook and situation material within the Department. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $16,854,000 for 

the Office of the Chief Economist. 

Policy Research.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$4,000,000 for policy research under 7 U.S.C. 3155 for entities with 

existing institutional capacity to conduct complex economic and policy analysis and a lengthy and well-documented record of conducting policy analysis for the benefit of the Department of Agriculture, the Congressional Budget Office, or the Congress. To maximize resources, the Committee expects the Department to focus efforts on entities that have developed models, databases, and staff 

necessary to conduct in-depth analysis of impacts of agriculture or 

rural development policy proposals on rural communities, farmers, 

agribusiness, taxpayers, and consumers. 

NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $13,840,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 12,940,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,940,000 

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

The National Appeals Division conducts administrative hearings 

and reviews of adverse program decisions made by the Rural Development mission area, the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $12,940,000 for 

the National Appeals Division. 

OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $8,804,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 11,129,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 9,129,000 

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

The Office of Budget and Program Analysis provides direction 

and administration of the Department’s budgetary functions including development, presentation, and execution of the budget; reviews program and legislative proposals for program, budget, and 

related implications; analyzes program and resource issues and alternatives, and prepares summaries of pertinent data to aid the 

Secretary and departmental policy officials and agency program 

managers in the decisionmaking process; and provides departmentwide coordination for and participation in the presentation of budget-related matters to the committees of the Congress, the media, 

and interested public. The Office also provides department-wide coordination of the preparation and processing of regulations and legislative programs and reports. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,129,000 for 

the Office of Budget and Program Analysis. The Committee does 

not recommend an appropriation to establish the position of Chief 

Evaluation Officer. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $42,839,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 44,159,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 44,159,000 

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

The Office of the Chief Information Officer was established in 

August 1996 (40 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.), pursuant to the ClingerCohen Act of 1996, which required the establishment of a Chief Information Officer for major Federal agencies. This Office provides 

policy guidance, leadership, coordination, and direction to the Department’s information management and information technology 

investment activities in support of USDA program delivery, and is 

the lead office in USDA e-gov efforts. The Office provides longrange planning guidance, implements measures to ensure that 

technology investments are economical and effective, coordinates 

interagency information resources management projects, and implements standards to promote information exchange and technical 

interoperability. In addition, the Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for certain activities financed under the Department’s Working Capital Fund (7 U.S.C. 2235). The Office also provides telecommunication and automated data processing [ADP] 

services to USDA agencies through the National Information Technology Center with locations in Fort Collins, Colorado, Kansas 
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City, Missouri and Washington, DC. Direct ADP operational services are also provided to the Office of the Secretary, the Office of 

the General Counsel, the Office of Communications, the Office of 

the Chief Financial Officer, and Departmental Management. 

On November 28, 2004, the information technology staffs of the 

Service Center Agencies [SCA] were converged into one IT organization within the office of the Chief Information Officer; this converged organization is named Information Technology Services and 

replaces a network of cross-agency teams used to coordinate IT infrastructure investment within the SCA and allows for unified 

management of the IT infrastructure. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $44,159,000 for 

the Office of the Chief Information Officer. This amount includes 

not less than $28,000,000 to support cybersecurity requirements of 

the Department. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $6,078,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 6,243,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,243,000 

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

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the 

dual roles of Chief Financial Management Policy Officer and Chief 

Financial Management Advisor to the Secretary and mission area 

heads. The Office provides leadership for all financial management, 

accounting, travel, Federal assistance, and strategic planning performance measurement activities within the Department. The Office is also responsible for the management and operation of the 

National Finance Center and the Departmental Working Capital 

Fund. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,243,000 for 

the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. 

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights provides 

oversight of civil rights and related functions. This includes coordination of the administration of civil rights laws and regulations for 

employees of the Department of Agriculture and participants in 

programs of the Department, and ensuring compliance with civil 

rights laws. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. 
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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $22,078,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 21,550,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 21,550,000 

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

The Office of Civil Rights provides overall leadership responsibility for all department-wide civil rights activities. These activities 

include employment opportunity as well as program nondiscrimination policy development, analysis, coordination, and compliance. 

The Office is responsible for providing leadership in facilitating the 

fair and equitable treatment of USDA employees, and for monitoring program activities to ensure that all USDA programs are delivered in a nondiscriminatory manner. The Office’s outreach functions provide leadership, coordination, facilitation, and expertise to 

internal and external partners to ensure equal and timely access 

to USDA programs for all constituents, with emphasis on the underserved, through information sharing, technical assistance, and 

training. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $21,550,000 for 

the Office of Civil Rights. 

AGRICULTURE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND RENTAL PAYMENTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $263,988,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 233,095,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 233,095,000 

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

Department headquarters presently operates in a two-building, 

Government-owned complex in downtown Washington, DC, the 

George Washington Carver Center in Beltsville, Maryland, and in 

leased buildings in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area. Annual 

appropriations finance payments to the General Services Administration [GSA] for leased space and related payments are made to 

the Department of Homeland Security for perimeter security services at USDA occupied space. Under this arrangement USDA operates, maintains, and repairs the D.C. complex buildings, in lieu of 

rental payments for the two-building D.C. complex and the George 

Washington Carver Center. GSA charges commercial rent rates 

pursuant to the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972, and agencies may review rate procedures and exercise rights to appeal. For 

the last several years the Department has implemented a strategic 

space plan to locate staff more efficiently, renovate its buildings, 

and eliminate safety hazards, particularly in the Agriculture South 

Building. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $233,095,000 for 

Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments. 

The following table reflects the Committee’s specific recommendations for this account as compared to the fiscal year 2013 

and budget request levels: 
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[In thousands of dollars] 

2013 enacted 2014 budget 

request 

Committee recommendation 

Rental payments ........................................................................................ 170,936 164,470 164,470 

DHS building security ................................................................................ 13,108 13,800 13,800 

Building operations/repairs and renovation .............................................. 79,944 54,825 54,825 

Total .............................................................................................. 263,988 233,095 233,095 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,884,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,600,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,600,000 

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

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Department has the responsibility to meet the same 

standards regarding the storage and disposition of hazardous materials as private businesses. The Department is required to contain, 

cleanup, monitor, and inspect for hazardous materials in areas 

under the Department’s jurisdiction. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,600,000 for 

Hazardous Materials Management. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $86,605,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 89,902,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 89,902,000 

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

The Office of Inspector General [OIG] was established October 

12, 1978, by the Inspector General Act of 1978 (Public Law 95– 

452). This act expanded and provided specific authorities for the activities of OIG which had previously been carried out under the 

general authorities of the Secretary of Agriculture. 

The Office is administered by an inspector general who reports 

directly to the Secretary of Agriculture. Functions and responsibilities of this Office include direction and control of audit and investigative activities within the Department, formulation of audit and 

investigative policies and procedures regarding Department programs and operations, and analysis and coordination of programrelated audit and investigation activities performed by other Department agencies. 

The activities of this Office are designed to assure compliance 

with existing laws, policies, regulations, and programs of the Department’s agencies, and to provide appropriate officials with the 

means for prompt corrective action where deviations have occurred. 

The scope of audit and investigative activities is large and includes 

administrative, program, and criminal matters. These activities are 

coordinated, when appropriate, with various audit and investigative agencies of the executive and legislative branches of the Government. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $89,902,000 for 

the Office of Inspector General. In addition, the recommendation 

includes funding for OIG to address violations of section 26 of the 

Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2156) and to coordinate with State 

and local law enforcement personnel in this effort. 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Appropriations, 2013 1 2 ......................................................................... $43,853,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 45,014,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 47,304,000 

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

2This amount does not include $3,313,000 for the Office of Ethics. 

The Office of the General Counsel provides all legal advice, counsel, and services to the Secretary and to all agencies, offices, and 

corporations of the Department. The Office represents the Department in administrative proceedings; nonlitigation debt collection 

proceedings; State water rights adjudications; proceedings before 

the Environmental Protection Agency, Interstate Commerce Commission, Federal Maritime Administration, and International Trade 

Commission; and, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, in 

judicial proceedings and litigation. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $47,304,000 for 

the Office of the General Counsel. Included in this amount is 

$3,451,000 for the Office of Ethics. 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND

ECONOMICS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and 

Economics provides direction and coordination in carrying out the 

laws enacted by the Congress for food and agricultural research, 

education, extension, and economic and statistical information. The 

Office has oversight and management responsibilities for the Agricultural Research Service; National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Economic Research Service; and National Agricultural Statistics Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. 

Colony Collapse Disorder.—The Committee recognizes that Colony Collapse Disorder [CCD] has caused serious harm to bee colonies across the United States since at least 2005, causing the death 

of up to 90 percent of the bee colonies in affected apiaries. Failure 

to find a solution to CCD may prevent beekeepers from being able 
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to meet increasing demand for pollination services for crops that 

rely on managed pollination. The Committee directs the Secretary 

to utilize research resources to aggressively investigate the causes 

of and solutions to CCD, including by prioritizing extension grants 

to universities that have demonstrated particular promise in conducting such research. 

ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $75,301,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 78,506,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 78,506,000 

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

The Economic Research Service [ERS] provides economic and 

other social science research and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America. 

The information that ERS produces is for use by the general public 

and to help the executive and legislative branches develop, administer, and evaluate agricultural and rural policies and programs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $78,506,000 for 

the Economic Research Service. 

Honey Bee Research.—The Committee directs the Economic Research Service, in consultation where appropriate with commercial 

beekeepers, to report to Congress on the economic value of honey 

bees within 180 days of enactment of this act. The report should 

consider all appropriate direct and indirect economic benefits, including the retail values of honey produced and crops pollinated, as 

well as identify whether sufficient data exists on crop yield increases resulting from honey bee pollination. 

Organic Data Analysis.—The Committee encourages ERS to continue all ongoing efforts relating to organic data analysis. 

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $174,617,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 159,601,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 162,133,000 

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

The National Agricultural Statistics Service [NASS] administers 

the Department’s program of collecting and publishing current national, State, and county agricultural statistics. These statistics 

provide accurate and timely projections of current agricultural production and measures of the economic and environmental welfare 

of the agricultural sector which are essential for making effective 

policy, production, and marketing decisions. NASS also furnishes 

statistical services to other USDA and Federal agencies in support 

of their missions, and provides consulting, technical assistance, and 

training to developing countries. 

NASS is also responsible for administration of the Census of Agriculture, which is taken every 5 years and provides comprehensive 

data on the agricultural economy including: data on the number of 

farms, land use, production expenses, farm product values, value of 

land and buildings, farm size and characteristics of farm operators, 
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market value of agricultural production sold, acreage of major 

crops, inventory of livestock and poultry, and farm irrigation practices. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $162,133,000 for 

the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Included in this 

amount is $44,545,000 for the Census of Agriculture. 

Chemical Use Data Series.—The Committee believes that the 

Chemical Use Data Series provides timely, valuable information on 

fertilizer and chemical use data and major field crops and selected 

specialty crops. The Committee encourages the National Agricultural Statistics Service to continue funding the collection and analysis of chemical use data as well as practices such as integrated 

pest management. The Committee also encourages the National 

Agricultural Statistics Service to resume collecting Fruit Chemical 

Use data and Vegetable Chemical Use data in alternating years. 

Organic Production Survey.—In 2008, NASS conducted the firstever comprehensive Organic Production Survey as a follow-on survey to the 2007 Census of Agriculture. Published in February 2010, 

the survey has provided information vital to the organic sector’s 

growth. The Committee believes the Organic Production Survey 

should be conducted on a regular basis to properly assess the characteristics, trends, and changes in the sector, and recommends an 

increase of $2,250,000 within the Census of Agriculture for an Organic Production Survey. 

Suspended or Eliminated Reports.—The Committee is aware that 

NASS has suspended or eliminated a number of reports since fiscal 

year 2012 due to budgetary constraints, and has been unable to 

carry out four Current Industrial Reports formerly compiled by the 

U.S. Census Bureau. The funded level provided will allow NASS to 

resume or begin compilation of these reports at the frequency levels 

assumed in fiscal year 2012, and NASS is directed to resume all 

of these reports immediately upon enactment of this act. 

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,072,015,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,124,003,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,123,150,000 

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

The Agricultural Research Service [ARS] is responsible for conducting basic, applied, and developmental research through its 

major program areas of New Products/Product Quality/Value 

Added; Livestock/Crop Production; Food Safety; Livestock/Crop Protection; Human Nutrition; and Environmental Stewardship. The 

research applies to a wide range of goals; commodities; natural resources; fields of science; and geographic, climatic, and environmental conditions. 

ARS is also responsible for the Abraham Lincoln National Agricultural Library which provides agricultural information and library services through traditional library functions and modern 
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electronic dissemination to agencies of the USDA, public and private organizations, and individuals. 

As the USDA’s in-house agricultural research unit, ARS has 

major responsibilities for conducting and leading the national agricultural research effort. It provides initiative and leadership in five 

areas: research on broad regional and national problems, research 

to support Federal action and regulatory agencies, expertise to 

meet national emergencies, research support for international programs, and scientific resources to the executive branch and Congress. 

The mission of ARS research is to develop and transfer solutions 

to agricultural problems of high national priority and provide information access and dissemination to ensure high-quality, safe food 

and other agricultural products; assess the nutritional needs of 

Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance 

the natural resource base and the environment; and provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as 

a whole. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,123,150,000 

for salaries and expenses of the Agricultural Research Service. The 

Committee does not concur with the President’s budget request regarding the termination of extramural research, reallocation of 

funds, or closure of six research locations. The Committee expects 

extramural research to be funded without the reductions assessed 

in fiscal years 2012 and 2013. 

Aerial Application Research.—The Committee recognizes the importance of ARS Aerial Application Technology Program. The program conducts innovative research making aerial applications more 

efficient, effective and precise. Research for aerial application 

serves the public good as a vital tool for the future, as agriculture 

strives to meet the food, fiber, and bio-energy demands of a growing population. 

Agroforestry.—Agroforestry can provide on-farm financial and environmental benefits while also addressing the regional and national-scale issues of clean water, wildlife habitat, and hypoxia. 

Agroforesters manage trees with crops, livestock, and pasture to 

combine the best of both agriculture and forestry. Recognizing the 

importance of agroforestry to farm practices and the environment, 

the Committee recommendation includes $1,500,000 to develop integrated strategies to manage multifunctional agricultural landscapes that combine trees with agricultural and horticultural crops, 

forages and grazing livestock for optimal economic, environmental, 

and natural resources benefits. 

Classical Plant Breeding.—The Committee is aware of the need 

to enhance classical plant breeding, and encourages ARS to invest 

in research to improve genetic resources and cultivars for the benefit of U.S. producers, seed companies, processors and consumers. 

This research should focus on breeding improved germplasm and 

varieties with higher yields, improved disease and pest resistance 

and resilience to weather extremes. Additionally, methods and tools 

should be developed to enable classical breeders to choose better 

breeding parents and speed up variety development. 
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Coffee Berry Borer.—The Committee is aware of the threat that 

the coffee berry borer poses to the existence of the coffee industry, 

and believes that ARS should focus research into methods to control and eradicate the pest. 

Drought Mitigation Research.—The Committee believes that 

drought mitigation research and strategies for dealing with 

drought continue to be of significant value to farmers, ranchers, 

food processors and other food-related industries, consumers, and 

State and Federal agencies. Consequently, the Committee encourages the Department to continue support for such research or to 

provide an explanation as to how they will otherwise obtain and 

distribute this information. 

Emerging Cereal Rust Diseases.—The Committee is aware that 

emerging cereal rust diseases are a threat to domestic and world 

food supplies. Therefore, the Department should continue to dedicate funding to speed efforts to combat cereal rust disease, including development of Ug99-resistant wheat varieties. 

Forage Production Systems.—The Committee recommendation includes an increase of $500,000 to develop management practices 

that improve the production efficiency of grazing operations in temperate pastures. 

Forest Products.—The Committee recognizes the important role 

of the forests products sector to the U.S. economy. The need to create new and improved value-added products and renewable energy 

from our Nation’s wood supply is critical to the sustainability of the 

national economy. The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,650,000 to support research on wood quality improvement and 

improvement in forest products evaluation standards and valuation 

techniques. ARS shall conduct this research in consultation with 

the Forest Products Laboratory. 

Human Nutrition Research.—The Committee remains concerned 

about the high rates of obesity in this country, and believes that 

research into human nutrition is important to help prevent childhood obesity and the medical issues obesity brings. The Committee 

recommendation includes an increase of $1,000,000 to expand research regarding the growth, health promotion, and disease prevention of the developing child. 

Improved Scientific Capacity.—The Committee recognizes the potential to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery through the development of research tools and infrastructure to handle large and 

complex data. The Committee recommendation includes 

$13,647,000 to enhance ARS’s ability to collect, manage, analyze, 

and share huge quantities of research data to improve crop and 

animal production and health, human nutrition, food safety and security, bioenergy, agricultural sustainability, and other issues as 

proposed in the budget. 

National Agricultural Library.—The Committee encourages the 

Agricultural Research Service to maintain a focus on agriculturerelated legal issues within the National Agricultural Library. The 

Committee notes that as the agriculture sector of the national economy evolves, there is a necessity that these agriculture-related 

legal issues be addressed on an increasingly frequent basis. Further, agricultural-related legal issues are increasingly complex and 

the impact of these legal issues continues to broaden in scope. 
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Therefore, the Committee recommendation includes an increase of 

$2,000,000 for the National Agricultural Library, and encourages 

ARS to resume and expand into new partnerships with law schools 

with expertise in agricultural law. 

Nutrition Research and Aging.—The Committee is aware that research into nutrition can benefit aging Americans by keeping them 

active longer, delaying or reducing the effects of chronic illnesses 

and obesity, and reducing healthcare costs for such diseases. The 

Committee supports the investment in human nutrition research, 

especially as it affects the aging population, and encourages ARS 

to continue support for nutrition research and existing centers. 

Plant Science.—The Committee supports infrastructure investments in support of high priority research in plant science, particularly programs that would develop small grain varieties, such as 

wheat and barley, that have improved end use quality, higher disease and insect resistance, and increased abiotic stress tolerance. 

Pollinator Research.—The Committee is aware that pollinators 

are responsible for the production of one-third of the Nation’s food 

supply, but the number of managed honeybee colonies in the 

United States has dropped in half since 1940. Because of the importance of pollinators in the production of the Nation’s food supply 

and their impact on the stability of our agricultural economy, the 

Committee encourages ARS to increase resources dedicated to protecting the health of both honeybees and other native bees, including continued research into colony collapse disorder. 

Pulse Health Initiative.—The Committee continues to recognize 

the need to investigate the ability of pulse crops—dry beans, dry 

peas, lentils, and chickpeas—to provide solutions to critical health 

issues including but not limited to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular 

disease, and cancer; and to increase the consumption of pulse crops 

by improving their functionality in baked goods and end use as a 

food and food ingredient through the study of milling, extrusion, 

extraction, and cooking properties. The Committee also recognizes 

the potential to improve the sustainability of agricultural rotations 

and reduce green house gas emissions by improving the nitrogen 

fixing abilities of pulse crops. The Committee recommends ARS 

provide adequate funding to establish the Pulse Health Initiative. 

Research Facilities.—The Committee encourages ARS to work cooperatively with universities to better utilize available state-of-theart laboratory space to effectively address important agricultural 

research issues. The Committee directs ARS to study ways in 

which the Federal labs could be better utilized, in cooperation with 

universities, to explore new scientific opportunities that benefit the 

Nation’s food and agriculture system, and to submit a report with 

recommendations to the Committee by January 30, 2014. The report should include information on the current utilization of ARS 

facilities by universities and other cooperators, as well as the extent in which ARS is housed in cooperator facilities. 

Sclerotinia.—The Committee is aware of the economic importance of controlling sclerotinia, which affects sunflowers, soybeans, 

canola, edible beans, peas, and lentils and encourages ARS to continue both core research and cooperative projects of the National 

Sclerotinia Initiative. 
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Shellfish Research.—The Committee directs the Agricultural Research Service to continue to partner with research institutions on 

research to improve shellfish survival and growth rates and to classify and preserve natural genetic variation. 

Sustainable Water Use Research.—The Committee recognizes the 

ongoing regional groundwater problems in the Lower Mississippi 

River Basin. The Committee recommendation includes an increase 

of $1,000,000 for ARS to continue research on conservation practices and the incorporation of technology in farm management in 

order to quantify management impacts on water quality and quantity. 

Technology Transfer and Innovation.—The Committee encourages the Agricultural Research Service to utilize existing Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnerships to establish a pilot program to provide regional collaborations, technology transfer and 

commercialization, and innovative venture development training. 

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

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

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... $155,000,000 

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

Agricultural Research Service, Buildings and Facilities account. 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

Section 7511(f)(2) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 

2008 amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 

1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971) by establishing an agency to be known as the 

National Institute of Food and Agriculture [NIFA]. The Secretary 

transferred to the Director of NIFA, effective October 1, 2009, all 

authorities administered by the Administrator of the Cooperative 

State, Research, Education and Extension Service. The mission is 

to work with university partners and customers to advance research, extension, and higher education in the food and agricultural sciences and related environmental and human sciences to 

benefit people, communities, and the Nation. 

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $718,636,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 801,140,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 772,794,000 

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

Research and Education programs administered by NIFA are 

USDA’s principal entre ́e to the university system of the United 

States for the purpose of conducting agricultural research and education programs as authorized by the Hatch Act of 1887, as amended (7 U.S.C. 361a–361i); the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry 

Act of 1962, as amended (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.); the Competitive, 

Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 

450i); the National Agricultural, Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.); the Eq-
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uity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 

note); the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform 

Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–185), as amended; the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–624); 

the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 

107–171); and the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 

(Public Law 110–246). Through these authorities, USDA participates with State and other cooperators to encourage and assist the 

State institutions in the conduct of agricultural research and education through the State Agricultural Experiment Stations of the 

50 States and the territories; by approved Schools of Forestry; the 

1890 Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University and West 

Virginia State University; 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; by Colleges of Veterinary Medicine; and other eligible institutions. The 

appropriated funds provide Federal support for research and education programs at these institutions. 

The research and education programs participate in a nationwide 

system of agricultural research program planning and coordination 

among the State institutions, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and 

the agricultural industry of America. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $772,794,000 for 

research and education activities of the National Institute of Food 

and Agriculture. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations for research and education activities: 

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE—RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Program/Activity Authorization Committee 

recommendation 

Hatch Act ............................................................................................ 7 U.S.C. 361a–i .............................. $243,701 

McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act .......................................... U.S.C. 582a through a–7 ................ 33,961 

Research at 1890 Institutions (Evans-Allen Program) ...................... 7 U.S.C. 3222 .................................. 52,485 

Payments to the 1994 Institutions ..................................................... 534(a)(1) of Public Law 103–382 .. 3,439 

Education Grants for 1890 Institutions .............................................. 7 U.S.C. 3152(b) ............................. 19,336 

Education Grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions ........................... 7 U.S.C. 3241 .................................. 9,219 

Education Grants for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving 

Institutions.

7 U.S.C. 3156 .................................. 3,194 

Research Grants for 1994 Institutions ............................................... 7 U.S.C. 301 note ........................... 1,801 

Capacity Building for Non Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture ......... 7 U.S.C. 3319i ................................. 4,500 

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants for Insular 

Areas.

7 U.S.C. 3363 and 3362 ................. 1,650 

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative ........................................... 7 U.S.C. 450i(b) .............................. 316,409 

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment ................................................. 7 U.S.C. 3151a ................................ 4,790 

Continuing Animal Health and Disease Research Program ............... 7 U.S.C. 3195 .................................. 4,000 

Supplemental and Alternative Crops .................................................. 7 U.S.C. 3319d ................................ 825 

Critical Agricultural Materials Act ...................................................... 7 U.S.C. 178 et seq. ....................... 1,081 

Multicultural Scholars, Graduate Fellowship and Institution Challenge Grants.7 U.S.C. 3152(b) ............................. 9,000 

Secondary and 2-year Post-Secondary Education .............................. 7 U.S.C. 3152(j) .............................. 900 

Aquaculture Centers ............................................................................ 7 U.S.C. 3322 .................................. 4,000 

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education .............................. 7 U.S.C. 5811, 7 U.S.C. 343(d), 

and 7 U.S.C. 5813.

22,667 

Farm Business Management .............................................................. 7 U.S.C. 5925f ................................ 1,450 

Sun Grant Program ............................................................................. 7 U.S.C. 8114 .................................. 2,500 

Minor Crop Pest Management [IR–4] ................................................. 7 U.S.C. 450i(c) .............................. 11,913 

Alfalfa Forage and Research Program ............................................... 7 U.S.C. 5925 .................................. 1,500 
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE—RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES— 

Continued 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Program/Activity Authorization Committee 

recommendation 

Special Research Grants: 

Global Change/UV Monitoring .................................................... 7 U.S.C. 450i(c) .............................. 1,405 

Potato Research ......................................................................... 7 U.S.C. 450i(c) .............................. 1,350 

Aquaculture Research ................................................................ 7 U.S.C. 450i(c) .............................. 1,350 

Total, Special Research Grants ............................................. .......................................................... 4,105 

Necessary Expenses of Research and Education Activities: 

Grants Management Systems .................................................... .......................................................... 7,830 

Other, Necessary Expenses ........................................................ .......................................................... 6,538 

Total, Necessary Expenses ..................................................... .......................................................... 14,368 

Total, Research and Education Activities ............................. .......................................................... 772,794 

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.—The Committee recommendation includes $316,409,000 for the Agriculture and Food 

Research Initiative [AFRI]. 

Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 

specifies priority areas within the Agriculture and Food Research 

Initiative [AFRI], including an emphasis on conventional (classical) 

plant and animal breeding. The Committee strongly concurs with 

the intent of this section, and requests a report from the agency as 

to its plans for implementing this important conventional/classical 

plant and animal breeding requirement. The Committee also encourages the agency to specifically focus on the development of public cultivars and breeds as part of the general classical breeding research program. 

Agricultural Research Enhancement Awards.—The Committee 

remains determined to see that quality research and enhanced 

human resources development in the agricultural and related 

sciences be a nationwide commitment. Therefore, the Committee 

continues its direction that not less than 10 percent of the competitive research grant funds be used for USDA’s agricultural research 

enhancement awards program (including USDA–EPSCoR), in accordance with 7 U.S.C. 450i. The Committee recognizes that funding for EPSCoR has increased as a result of the growth in AFRI 

funding over the past several years. The Committee directs NIFA 

to report to the Committees on demand for this program over the 

past 3 fiscal years in relation to available funding and to increase 

funding for EPSCoR, if appropriate. 

Alfalfa and Forage Research.—The Committee notes that research into alfalfa and forage holds the potential to increase alfalfa 

and forage yields, increase milk production, and improve forage genetics to increase biomass for the production of cellulosic ethanol. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,500,000 to support research into the improvement of yields, creation of new uses of alfalfa and forages for bioenergy, and the development of new storage 

and harvest systems. 

Aquaculture Disease Research.—The Committee encourages 

USDA to support aquaculture disease and vaccine research, includ-
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ing research on coldwater aquaculture vaccines. There is currently 

no national facility for pathogen testing. Research into finfish vaccines and pathogens has the potential to accelerate the growth of 

sustainable U.S. aquaculture, reduce the trade deficit attributable 

to imported seafood, and reduce the pressure on overfished species. 

Aquaculture Research.—The Committee recognizes the importance of the domestic aquaculture industry to the U.S. economy. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,350,000 for aquaculture research to address issues related to genetics, disease, systems, and economics. 

Cereal Crop Research.—Research on cereal crops has historically 

been conducted by USDA and public universities, and the Committee recognizes the importance of continuing investment in cereal crop research. The Committee strongly encourages USDA to 

provide funding for cereal crop research in the areas of genetic and 

genomic research, plant pest research, and improved production 

systems. 

Cranberry and Blueberry Research.—The Committee encourages 

the NIFA to continue working with research institutions to develop 

resilient cranberry and blueberry breeds and establish effective and 

environmentally sound pest management technologies. 

Herbicide Resistance.—Herbicide resistant weeds are a major 

threat to food, feed, and fiber production in the U.S. and the problem is expected to continue to increase in size and scope. Current 

funding for research and extension is woefully inadequate. The 

Committee is concerned that the lack of research based information 

significantly delays developing effective management strategies to 

address the herbicide resistance problem. The Committee encourages NIFA, in conjunction with ARS and land-grant institutions, to 

conduct research that will more comprehensively address herbicide 

resistance. Research may include: identification of herbicide resistant weed populations or those most likely to develop resistance, 

characterization of mechanisms of resistance, and development of 

innovative weed management strategies to overcome current resistance problems and delay or prevent future ones. In addition, effective and widespread dissemination of results to farmers, foresters, 

and rights of way land managers through extension and outreach 

will be critical to the success of this endeavor. 

Lowbush Blueberries.—The Committee directs NIFA to continue 

working with research institutions to develop environmentally 

sound integrated pest management practices for invasive and native pests and processing techniques and technologies to increase 

the margin of food safety and product quality. 

Pest Management.—As proposed in the budget request, funding 

for Expert IMP Decision Support System, Integrated Pest Management, and Pest Management Alternatives within Research, Education and Extension have been consolidated into the Crop Protection/Pest Management line within Integrated Activities. The Committee expects NIFA to continue full support for each of these activities. 

Regional Research Priorities.—The Committee encourages NIFA 

to consider providing funding within AFRI to assist with State and 

regional research priorities, with USDA oversight and review. 
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Seafood.—The Committee encourages USDA, in partnership with 

universities with established domestic shrimp farming programs, to 

support the development of a domestic industry that will help ensure the safety and quality of the Nation’s seafood supply, promote 

environmentally sustainable aquaculture, create new opportunities 

for U.S. agriculture, and forge new markets for U.S. grain and oilseed products and technology services. 

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.—As proposed 

in the budget request, the Committee recommendation includes the 

consolidation of research, education and extension activities in the 

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education [SARE] program. 

All three activities authorized in Subtitle B of the Food , Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 are vital to the success of the SARE program, and the Committee directs the Department to ensure that each activity remain intact in the future. 

HISPANIC-SERVING AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

ENDOWMENT FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... $10,000,000 

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

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

Section 7129 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, 

provides for the establishment of an endowment fund for the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities [HSACU]. The 

Hispanic/Latino community is the fastest-growing sector of the 

American population. This investment in the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities is needed to ensure institutions 

can effectively compete for NIFA competitive grants. 

On the termination of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall withdraw the income from the endowment fund for the fiscal year, and 

after making adjustments for the cost of administering the endowment fund, shall distribute the adjusted income as follows: 60 percent of the adjusted income shall be distributed among the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities on a pro rata 

basis based on the Hispanic enrollment count of each institution; 

and 40 percent shall be distributed in equal shares to the HispanicServing Agricultural Colleges and Universities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

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

the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Endowment Fund. 

NATIVE AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS ENDOWMENT FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $11,880,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 11,880,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 11,880,000 

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

The Native American Institutions Endowment Fund authorized 

by Public Law 103–382, the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act, provides an endowment for the 1994 land-grant institutions (34 tribally controlled colleges). This program will enhance 
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educational opportunity for Native Americans by building educational capacity at these institutions in the areas of student recruitment and retention, curricula development, faculty preparation, instruction delivery systems, and scientific instrumentation 

for teaching. Income funds are also available for facility renovation, 

repair, construction, and maintenance. On the termination of each 

fiscal year, the Secretary shall withdraw the income from the endowment fund for the fiscal year, and after making adjustments for 

the cost of administering the endowment fund, distribute the adjusted income as follows: 60 percent of the adjusted income from 

these funds shall be distributed among the 1994 land-grant institutions on a pro rata basis, the proportionate share being based on 

the Indian student count; and 40 percent of the adjusted income 

shall be distributed in equal shares to the 1994 land-grant institutions. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,880,000 for 

the Native American Institutions Endowment Fund. 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $462,968,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 459,037,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 469,399,000 

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

Cooperative extension work was established by the Smith-Lever 

Act of May 8, 1914, as amended. The Department of Agriculture is 

authorized to provide, through the land-grant colleges, cooperative 

extension work that consists of the development of practical applications of research knowledge and the giving of instruction and 

practical demonstrations of existing or improved practices or technologies in agriculture and related subjects, and to encourage the 

application of such information by demonstrations, publications, 

through 4–H clubs, and other means to persons not in attendance 

or resident at the colleges. 

To fulfill the requirements of the Smith-Lever Act, State and 

county extension offices in each State, the District of Columbia, 

Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the 

Northern Marianas, and Micronesia conduct educational programs 

to improve American agriculture and strengthen the Nation’s families and communities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $469,399,000 for 

extension activities of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations for extension activities: 
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE—EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Program/Activity Authorization Committee 

recommendation 

Smith-Lever Act, Section 3(b) and (c) programs and Cooperative 

Extension.

7 U.S.C. 343(b) and (c) and 208(c) 

of Public Law 93–471.

$300,000 

Extension Services at 1890 Institutions ............................................. 7 U.S.C. 3221 .................................. 43,920 

Extension Services at 1994 Institutions ............................................. 7 U.S.C. 343(b)(3) ........................... 4,446 

Facility Improvements at 1890 Institutions ....................................... 7 U.S.C. 3222b ................................ 19,730 

Renewable Resources Extension Act ................................................... U.S.C. 1671 et seq. ......................... 4,060 

Rural Health and Safety Education Programs ................................... 7 U.S.C. 2662(i) .............................. 1,500 

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program .......................... 7 U.S.C. 7642 .................................. 1,000 

Women and Minorities in STEM Fields ............................................... 7 U.S.C. 5925 .................................. 400 

Smith-Lever Act, Section 3(d): 

Food and Nutrition Education .................................................... 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ............................... 67,934 

Farm Safety and Youth Farm Safety Education Programs ....... 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ............................... 4,610 

New Technologies for Agricultural Extension ............................. 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ............................... 1,750 

Children, Youth, and Families at Risk ...................................... 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ............................... 8,395 

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program ........................ 7 U.S.C. 343(d) ............................... 3,039 

Total, Section 3(d) ................................................................. .......................................................... 85,728 

Federal Administration—Other Necessary Expenses for Extension 

Activities.

.......................................................... 8,615 

Total, Extension Activities ................................................. .......................................................... 469,399 

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program.—The Committee 

is concerned that in fiscal year 2013, NIFA limited competition for 

the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program funding to current awardees effectively excluding eligible tribes not currently 

funded from extension funding. NIFA has assured the Committee 

that this practice is exclusive and unique to fiscal year 2013, does 

not set precedent, and will not be replicated in any other program. 

Pest Management.—As proposed in the budget request, funding 

for Pest Management within Extension Activities has been consolidated into the Crop Protection/Pest Management line within Integrated Activities. The Committee expects NIFA to continue full 

support for this activity. 

INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $20,900,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 28,129,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 35,317,000 

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

Section 406, as amended, of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 authorizes an integrated 

research, education, and extension competitive grants program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $35,317,000 for 

integrated activities of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 

The following table summarizes the Committee’s recommendations for integrated activities: 
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE—INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES 

[Dollars in thousands] 

Program/Activity Authorization Committee 

recommendation 

Water Quality Program .............................................................................. 7 U.S.C. 7626 ........................... $4,500 

Methyl Bromide Transition Program .......................................................... 7 U.S.C. 7626 ........................... 1,996 

Organic Transition Program ...................................................................... 7 U.S.C. 7626 ........................... 4,000 

Regional Rural Development Centers ....................................................... 7 U.S.C. 450i(c) ........................ 998 

Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative ................................................... 7 U.S.C. 3351 ........................... 5,988 

Crop Protection/Pest Management ............................................................ 7 U.S.C. 450i(c), 7 U.S.C. 

343(d) and 7 U.S.C. 7626.

17,835 

Total, Integrated Activities .......................................................... ................................................... 35,317 

Potato Research.—To minimize the application of pesticides and 

to maximize the yield and quality of harvested potatoes, the Committee directs the Secretary to support pest management programs 

in potato growing States. Such programs help scientists track potential pest outbreaks and provide growers and industry professionals with current information on specific and timely treatments. 

Additionally, the programs help identify serious diseases, such as 

late blight disease, in their early stages, allowing for preventive 

measure to be put into place quickly to avoid crop losses. 

Regional Pest Management Centers.—As proposed in the budget 

request, funding for Regional Pest Management Centers has been 

consolidated into the Crop Protection/Pest Management line. The 

Committee expects NIFA to continue full support for this activity. 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MARKETING AND

REGULATORY PROGRAMS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory 

Programs provides direction and coordination in carrying out laws 

with respect to the Department’s marketing, grading, and standardization activities related to grain; competitive marketing practices of livestock, marketing orders, and various programs; veterinary services; and plant protection and quarantine. The Office has 

oversight and management responsibilities for the Animal and 

Plant Health Inspection Service; Agricultural Marketing Service; 

and Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. 

Forest Products.—The Committee supports allowing forest products to qualify for USDA’s Biobased Markets Programs. The Committee believes examples of innovation include sourcing fiber from 

non-controversial, responsible or certified sources; disclosing the 

environmental impact of the product; improving processing technologies; modifying manufacturing facilities to make them more en-
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ergy efficient and enhancing their ability to use renewable energy 

sources. 

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $799,595,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 797,601,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 825,754,000 

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

The Secretary of Agriculture established the Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service [APHIS] on April 2, 1972, under the authority of reorganization plan No. 2 of 1953, and other authorities. 

The major objectives of APHIS are to protect the animal and plant 

resources of the Nation from diseases and pests. These objectives 

are carried out under the major areas of activity, as follows: 

Safeguarding and Emergency Preparedness/Response.—The 

agency monitors plant and animal health worldwide, and sets import polices to prevent the introduction of foreign plant and animal 

pests and diseases. Domestically, the agency works cooperatively to 

conduct plant and animal health monitoring programs, pursue 

eradication, or limit the spread of the threat. The agency also conducts diagnostic laboratory activities that support disease prevention, detection, control, and eradication programs. In addition, the 

agency protects agriculture from detrimental animal predators, and 

through its regulatory structure helps advance genetic research 

while protecting against the release of harmful organisms. 

Safe Trade and International Technical Assistance.—The agency 

helps resolve technical trade issues to ensure the smooth and safe 

movement of agricultural commodities into and out of the United 

States. The agency negotiates animal and plant health certification 

requirements and assists U.S. exporters meet foreign regulatory 

demands. In addition, the agency assists developing countries in 

improving their safeguarding systems, to protect the United States 

from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases. 

Animal Care.—The agency conducts regulatory activities that ensure the humane care and treatment of animals and horses as the 

Animal Welfare and Horse Protection Acts require. These activities 

include inspection of certain establishments that handle animals 

intended for research, exhibition, and as pets, and monitoring certain horse shows. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $825,754,000 for 

salaries and expenses of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service. 

The following table reflects the Committee’s specific recommendations for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: 
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ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Safeguarding and International Technical Assistance: 

Animal Health Technical Services .............................................. 35,860 37,891 36,858 

Aquatic Animal Health ................................................................ 2,200 2,272 2,272 

Avian Health ............................................................................... 50,592 49,840 49,840 

Cattle Health ............................................................................... 95,233 91,777 91,777 

Equine and Cervid Health 1 ........................................................ 18,650 3,735 5,730 

National Veterinary Stockpile ...................................................... 2,676 3,723 3,723 

Sheep and Goat Health 1 ............................................................ .......................... 14,259 14,259 

Swine Health ............................................................................... 22,377 20,393 21,500 

Veterinary Biologics .................................................................... 16,011 16,513 16,513 

Veterinary Diagnostics ................................................................ 30,755 31,708 31,708 

Zoonotic Disease Management ................................................... 10,093 9,023 10,023 

Subtotal, Animal Health ......................................................... 284,447 281,134 284,203 

Agricultural Quarantine Inspection ............................................. 27,728 25,298 26,900 

Cotton Pests ................................................................................ 15,538 8,944 12,720 

Field Crop and Rangeland Ecosystems Pests ............................ 8,822 8,877 8,877 

Pest Detection ............................................................................. 26,755 27,574 27,574 

Plant Protection Methods Development ...................................... 21,015 20,673 24,673 

Specialty Crop Pests ................................................................... 149,781 147,419 151,500 

Tree and Wood Pests .................................................................. 55,104 48,290 57,000 

Subtotal, Plant Health ............................................................ 304,744 287,075 309,244 

Wildlife Damage Management .................................................... 71,510 85,428 87,428 

Wildlife Services Methods Development ..................................... 18,485 18,085 19,000 

Subtotal, Wildlife Services ..................................................... 89,995 103,513 106,428 

Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Enforcement .................... 15,834 16,350 16,350 

Biotechnology Regulatory Services ............................................. 17,644 18,215 18,215 

Subtotal, Regulatory Services ................................................ 33,478 34,565 34,565 

Contingency Fund ....................................................................... 1,459 1,507 1,507 

Emergency Preparedness and Response .................................... 16,540 17,045 17,045 

Subtotal, Emergency Management ......................................... 17,999 18,552 18,552 

Subtotal, Safeguarding and Emergency Preparedness/ 

Response ............................................................................ 730,663 724,839 752,992 

Safe Trade and International Technical Assistance: 

Agriculture Import/Export ............................................................ 12,992 14,181 14,181 

Overseas Technical and Trade Operations ................................. 19,472 19,785 19,785 

Subtotal, Safe Trade .............................................................. 32,464 33,966 33,966 

Animal Welfare: 

Animal Welfare ............................................................................ 26,353 28,203 28,203 

Horse Protection .......................................................................... 677 893 893 

Subtotal, Animal Welfare ....................................................... 27,031 29,096 29,096 

Agency Management: 

APHIS Information Technology Infrastructure ............................. 4,218 4,335 4,335 

Physical/Operational Security ..................................................... 5,220 5,365 5,365 

Subtotal, Agency Management ............................................... 9,437 9,700 9,700 
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ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Total ........................................................................................ 799,595 797,601 825,754 

1 Equine and Cervid Health, and Sheep and Goat Health were combined into ‘‘Equine, Cervid & Small Ruminant Health’’ in fiscal year 2013. 

The Committee encourages the Secretary to continue use of contingency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation, as in 

past fiscal years, to cover additional emergencies as the Secretary 

determines necessary. Furthermore, the Committee encourages the 

Secretary to employ cooperative agreements where appropriate to 

support activities related to animal health. 

Agricultural Quarantine Inspection.—The Committee recognizes 

that prevention of infestations of pests and diseases is much more 

cost effective than subsequent control or eradication. This is an important Federal responsibility and the Committee provides 

$26,900,000 for the agriculture quarantine inspections function, including pre-departure inspections. 

Animal Disease Traceability.—The Committee provides $13,000,000 to continue support for implementation of the new animal disease traceability system. 

APHIS Cargo Release.—The Committee recommends that APHIS 

continue to work with the Department of Homeland Security’s Custom and Border Protection [CBP] in order to facilitate the release 

of cargo at commercial import facilities by ensuring that CBP officials earn Cargo Release Authority certification for those species 

and groups of organisms listed in the Cargo Release Authority 

Plan. Such coordination will allow CBP officials to release cargo authorized by the Cargo Release Authority Plan while allowing 

APHIS entomologists, plant pathologists, and botanists to make release decisions upon discovery of those reportable organisms that 

may pose a threat to the Nation’s agricultural security. 

Chronic Wasting Disease.—The Committee is concerned about 

the persistent threat that Chronic Wasting Disease poses on cervid 

populations and the potential economic and ecological devastation 

caused by an outbreak. The Committee directs APHIS to maintain 

Federal contributions for addressing Chronic Wasting Disease. 

Feral Swine.—The Committee is aware of the growing economic 

and ecological damage caused by feral swine across the United 

States. Conservative estimates indicate feral swine are present in 

44 States, and agricultural losses and control efforts cost 

$1,500,000,000 annually. The Committee understands that computer models have shown that lethal methods combined with contraception could significantly reduce feral swine populations over 

several years. In addition to the Committee’s support for the Department’s proposed increased funding of $20,000,000 for feral 

swine management, the Committee encourages Wildlife Services to 

explore development and field testing of nonhormonal, species-specific oral contraceptives, such as phaged-peptide constructs. 

Geese Depredation.—The Committee remains interested in efforts 

to manage geese depredation on crops. The Committee expects 

APHIS to use an appropriate portion of the funding to provide 
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technical support and equipment to farmers for hazing and other 

mitigation measures. 

Invasive Honey Bee Pests.—The Committee remains concerned 

with declining bee populations and the tragic implications for pollination of U.S. agriculture. The Committee directs the agency to 

continue priority work with other Federal and State agencies and 

the public to manage, suppress, and eradicate varroa mites, small 

hive beetles, and other pests and diseases contributing to colony 

collapse disorder and has provided increased funding for Plant Protection Methods Development for this purpose. 

National Clean Plant Network.—The National Clean Plant Network is instrumental in ensuring that safe, virus-free plant materials are available to orchards, vineyards, and other growers. Clean 

plant materials are critical to keeping our agriculture industry 

competitive in a global marketplace. The Committee recognizes the 

value of the National Clean Plant Network to improve detection 

and eradication of viruses, encourages the Department to continue 

its work on this important program, and includes $4,000,000 for 

these purposes in Plant Protection Methods Development. 

Peer-Reviewed Accreditation.—The Committee recognizes the diversity of individuals and establishments regulated under APHIS’ 

animal welfare programs and the commensurate diversity of violations of the animal protection statutes which APHIS is charged 

with enforcing. The Committee expects APHIS to prioritize its inspection resources and frequency of inspection to better address 

higher risk individuals and institutions. The Committee encourages 

APHIS to consider the merits of zoos and aquariums receiving 

peer-reviewed accreditation from a commissioned organization that 

heeds rigorous publicly available standards, utilizes notable experts 

in the field to conduct comprehensive inspection and review, and 

provides opportunity for public input. The Committee encourages 

APHIS to consider if a new, separate classification of inspected establishments would allow APHIS to conducts its animal welfare 

programs more efficiently. 

Sudden Oak Death.—The Committee remains interested in 

APHIS’ efforts to manage Sudden Oak Death while minimizing disruption to the interstate movement of plant materials and commercial trade. The Committee expects APHIS to use an appropriate 

portion of the funding provided for specialty crop pests to expeditiously implement the review of the Federal order governing shipment of plant materials from quarantined and regulated counties. 

The Committee further expects APHIS to continue its review of the 

efficacy of the pre-notification requirements for western nurseries 

and to continue efforts to partner with the regulated States to develop new best management practices regarding P. ramorum during the effective period of the order. 

Wildlife Damage Management.—APHIS is responsible for providing Federal leadership in managing problems caused by wildlife. 

The Committee provides $87,428,000 for wildlife damage control to 

maintain priority initiatives, including preventing the transport of 

invasive snakes and other harmful species. 

The Committee is concerned about reductions in the level of service provided by APHIS in States impacted by wolf reintroduction. 

These areas have increasing needs for predator control services, 
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but have also seen significant decreases in USDA resources in recent years. The Committee urges the Department to utilize some 

of the Wildlife Damage Management funding to address shortfalls 

and reduced services in States that have been impacted by wolf reintroduction. 

The Committee is concerned about the proposed elimination of 

assistance to aquaculture producers. Wildlife depredation, especially by fish-eating birds, significantly impacts aquaculture production, and Wildlife Damage Management efforts are essential in 

preventing substantial industry losses. The Committee rejects the 

proposed elimination of the aquaculture program and encourages 

USDA to continue providing tools and resources to assist aquaculture producers. 

Wildlife Services Education and Training.—The Committee is 

aware of the wide range of hazardous procedures and materials utilized by APHIS personnel in the conduct of daily duties. In addition, a recent comprehensive study noted the critical need to provide standardized safety training, certification, and database management for tracking, to ensure the safest working environment 

possible. As such, the Committee directs APHIS to deliver a training program focused on those areas of greatest concern such as pyrotechnics, firearms, hazardous materials, immobilization and euthanasia drugs, pesticides, animal care and handling, land vehicles, 

watercraft, and zoonotic diseases. 

Wildlife Services Methods Development.—The Committee appreciates the important work done by the National Wildlife Research 

Center and its affiliated field locations to resolve problems caused 

by the interaction of wild animals and society. The Committee provides $19,000,000 to ensure continued development of technical 

and scientific information on wildlife damage management. 

COMMITTEE DIRECTIVES

In complying with the Committee’s directives, the Committee expects APHIS not to redirect support for programs and activities 

without prior notification to and approval by the House and Senate 

Committees on Appropriations in accordance with the reprogramming procedures specified in the act. Unless otherwise directed, the 

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service shall implement appropriations by programs, projects, and activities as specified by 

the Appropriations Committees of both Houses of Congress. Unspecified reductions necessary to carry out the provisions of this act 

are to be implemented in accordance with the definitions contained 

in the program, project, and activity section of this report. 

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,089,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,175,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,175,000 

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

The APHIS appropriation for ‘‘Buildings and Facilities’’ funds 

major nonrecurring construction projects in support of specific program activities and recurring construction, alterations, preventive 

maintenance, and repairs of existing APHIS facilities. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommendation includes an appropriation of $3,175,000 for buildings and facilities of the Animal and Plant 

Health Inspection Service. This funding is necessary to allow 

APHIS to maintain existing facilities, and perform critically needed 

repairs to and replacements of building components, such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning on a prioritized basis at 

APHIS facilities. The Committee notes that due to the environmentally sensitive nature of many APHIS facilities, closure of a facility could result if APHIS is unable to complete the required repairs. 

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

MARKETING SERVICES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $76,727,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 82,792,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 82,792,000 

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

The Agricultural Marketing Service [AMS] was established by 

the Secretary of Agriculture on April 2, 1972. AMS carries out programs authorized by more than 50 different statutory authorities, 

the primary ones being the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 

U.S.C. 1621–1627, 1635–1638); the U.S. Cotton Standards Act (7 

U.S.C. 51–65); the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act (7 U.S.C. 

471–476); the Tobacco Inspection Act (7 U.S.C. 511–511q); the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (7 U.S.C. 499a–499t); the 

Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1031–1056); and section 32 

of the Act of 1935 (Public Law 74–320, 7 U.S.C. 612c). 

Programs administered by this agency include the market news 

services, standardization, grading, classing, shell egg surveillance 

services, transportation services, wholesale farmers and alternative 

market development, grant payments to States for marketing activities, the Federal administration of marketing agreements and 

orders, commodity purchases, Perishable Agricultural Commodities 

Act, the Plant Variety Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 2321 et seq.), and 

market protection and promotion activities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $82,792,000 for 

marketing services of the Agricultural Marketing Service. 

Organic Data Collection.—The Committee encourages the Department to collect price data on organic commodities and other 

data relevant to the marketing of organic agricultural products. 

LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Limitation, 2013 ..................................................................................... $62,592,000 

Budget limitation, 2014 ......................................................................... 60,435,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 60,435,000 

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97– 

35) initiated a system of user fees for the cost of grading and 

classing cotton, and tobacco. These activities, authorized under the 

U.S. Cotton Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 51 et seq.), the Tobacco In-
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spection Act (7 U.S.C. 511 et seq.), and other provisions of law are 

designed to facilitate commerce and protect participants in the industry. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a limitation of $60,435,000 on administrative expenses of the Agricultural Marketing Service. 

FUNDS FOR STRENGTHENING MARKETS, INCOME, AND SUPPLY

(SECTION 32)

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,090,000,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,107,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,107,000,000 

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

Under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, (7 U.S.C. 612c), 

an amount equal to 30 percent of customs receipts collected during 

each preceding calendar year and unused balances are available for 

encouraging the domestic consumption and exportation of agricultural commodities. An amount equal to 30 percent of receipts collected on fishery products is transferred to the Department of Commerce. Additional transfers to the child nutrition programs of the 

Food and Nutrition Service have been provided in recent appropriations Acts. 

The following table reflects the status of this fund for fiscal years 

2012–2014: 

ESTIMATED TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE AND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD—FISCAL YEARS 2012– 

2014 

Fiscal year 2012 

actual 

Fiscal year 2013 

estimate 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget 

Appropriation (30 percent of Customs Receipts) .......................... $7,947,045,940 $8,990,116,825 $9,211,182,713 

Less Transfers: 

Food and Nutrition Service ................................................... ¥6,749,900,970 ¥7,697,030,541 ¥7,815,038,277 

Commerce Department ......................................................... ¥109,098,387 ¥131,371,895 ¥130,144,436 

Total, Transfers ................................................................ ¥6,858,999,357 ¥7,828,402,436 ¥7,945,182,713 

Prior Year Appropriation Available, Start of Year ......................... 259,953,417 219,285,611 117,000,000 

Prior Year Collections and Recoveries ........................................... 562,865 ............................ ............................

Unavailable for Obligations (recoveries and offsetting collections) ......................................................................................... ¥562,865 ............................ ............................

Transfer of Prior Year Funds to FNS [F&V] ................................... ¥117,000,000 ¥133,000,000 ¥117,000,000 

Budget Authority, Farm Bill .................................................. 1,231,000,000 1,248,000,000 1,266,000,000 

Rescission of Current Year Funds ........................................ ¥150,000,000 ¥109,608,000 ¥166,000,000 

Appropriations Temporarily Reduced—5.1 percent Sequestration 1 ............................................................................. ............................ ¥40,392,000 ............................

Unavailable for Obligations (Fruit and Veg transfer to 

FNS) .................................................................................. ¥133,000,000 ¥117,000,000 ¥119,000,000 

Budget Authority, Appropriations Act .......................... 948,000,000 981,000,000 981,000,000 

Less Obligations: 

Child Nutrition Programs (Entitlement Commodities) .......... 462,912,511 465,000,000 465,000,000 

State Option Contract ........................................................... ............................ 5,000,000 5,000,000

Removal of Defective Commodities ...................................... ............................ 2,500,000 2,500,000 

Emergency Surplus Removal 2 .............................................. 171,725,654 106,400,000 ............................

Small Business Support ....................................................... ............................ ............................ 500,000 

Disaster Relief ...................................................................... 447,089 5,000,000 5,000,000 
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ESTIMATED TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE AND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD—FISCAL YEARS 2012– 

2014—Continued 

Fiscal year 2012 

actual 

Fiscal year 2013 

estimate 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget 

Additional Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Purchases ............. 162,172,999 206,000,000 206,000,000 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program ..................................... 20,000,000 41,000,000 40,000,000 

Accounting Adjustment ......................................................... ¥1,981,059 ............................ ............................

Estimated Future Needs ....................................................... ............................ 102,313,000 202,197,000 

Total, Commodity Procurement ........................................ 815,277,194 933,213,000 926,197,000 

Administrative Funds: 

Commodity Purchase Support ............................................... 27,151,129 27,731,000 34,622,000 

Marketing Agreements and Orders ....................................... 19,848,931 20,056,000 20,181,000 

Total, Administrative Funds ............................................. 47,000,060 47,787,000 54,803,000 

Total Obligations .............................................................. 862,277,254 981,000,000 981,000,000 

Unobligated Balance, End of Year ................................................ 85,722,746 ............................ ............................

Unavailable for Obligations (Fruit and Vegetable transfer to 

FNS) ........................................................................................... 133,000,000 117,000,000 119,000,000 

Balances, Collections and Recoveries Not Available .................... 562,865 ............................ ............................

Total End of Year Balances ............................................. 219,285,611 117,000,000 119,000,000 

1 The Budget Control Act of 2011 as amended by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 reduced all non-defense mandatory accounts by 

5.1 percent. 2 Fiscal year 2012: $11,800,000 for lamb and lamb products, $100,000,000 for pork and pork products, $9,900,000 for catfish products, 

and $50,000,000 for chicken products. Fiscal year 2013: $35,000,000 for turkey products, $16,000,000 for wild berries, $25,000,000 for fresh 

and processed potatoes products, $4,500,000 for fresh tomatoes, $4,300,000 for grapefruit juice, $5,000,000 for cranberry products, 

$6,600,000 for frozen strawberries, and $10,000,000 for catfish products. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a transfer from section 32 funds of 

$20,181,000 for the formulation and administration of marketing 

agreements and orders. 

Section 32 Authorities.—Under the authority described in clause 

3 of 7 U.S.C. 612c, the Secretary is able to direct funds from the 

section 32 account to increase the purchasing power of producers. 

This practice has been used on various occasions to provide direct 

assistance to producers when market forces or natural conditions 

adversely affect the financial condition of farmers and ranchers. 

The Committee notes the importance of the ability of the Secretary 

to utilize this authority, but believes that communication between 

the Department and the Congress should be improved when this 

practice is used. Therefore, the Committee directs the Secretary to 

provide notification to the Appropriations Committee in advance of 

any public announcement or release of section 32 funds under the 

specific authorities cited above. 

PAYMENTS TO STATES AND POSSESSIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,295,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,363,000 

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

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

The Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program [FSMIP] is 

authorized by section 204(b) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 

1946 and is also funded from appropriations. Matching grants are 

awarded on a competitive basis to State marketing agencies to 
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identify and test market alternative farm commodities, determine 

methods of providing more reliable market information, and develop better commodity grading standards. This program has made 

possible many types of projects, such as electronic marketing and 

agricultural product diversification. Current projects are focused on 

the improvement of marketing efficiency and effectiveness, and 

seeking new outlets for existing farm produced commodities. The 

legislation grants the U.S. Department of Agriculture authority to 

establish cooperative agreements with State departments of agriculture or similar State agencies to improve the efficiency of the 

agricultural marketing chain. The States perform the work or contract it to others, and must contribute at least one-half of the cost 

of the projects. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,363,000 for 

Payments to States and Possessions for Federal-State marketing 

projects and activities. 

GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ADMINISTRATION

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $39,171,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 40,531,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 40,531,000 

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

The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 

[GIPSA] was established pursuant to the Secretary’s 1994 reorganization. Grain inspection and weighing programs are carried out 

under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.) and other 

programs under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 

1946, including the inspection and grading of rice and grain-related 

products; conducting official weighing and grain inspection activities; and grading dry beans and peas, and processed grain products. Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq.), 

assurance of the financial integrity of the livestock, meat, and poultry markets is provided. The Administration monitors competition 

in order to protect producers, consumers, and industry from deceptive and fraudulent practices which affect meat and poultry prices. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $40,531,000 for 

salaries and expenses of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. 

LIMITATION ON INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICES EXPENSES

Limitation, 2013 ..................................................................................... $50,000,000 

Budget limitation, 2014 ......................................................................... 50,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 50,000,000 

The agency provides an official grain inspection and weighing 

system under the U.S. Grain Standards Act [USGSA], and official 

inspection of rice and grain-related products under the Agricultural 

Marketing Act [AMA] of 1946. The USGSA was amended in 1981 
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to require the collection of user fees to fund the costs associated 

with the operation, supervision, and administration of Federal 

grain inspection and weighing activities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a limitation of $50,000,000 on inspection and weighing services expenses. 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD SAFETY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $789,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 816,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 816,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety provides direction and coordination in carrying out the laws enacted by the Congress with respect to the Department’s inspection of meat, poultry, 

and processed egg products. The Office has oversight and management responsibilities for the Food Safety and Inspection Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $816,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety. 

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,027,819,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,008,473,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,020,473,000 

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

The major objectives of the Food Safety and Inspection Service 

are to assure that meat and poultry products are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged, as required by the 

Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and the Poultry 

Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 451 et seq.); and to provide continuous in-plant inspection to egg processing plants under the Egg 

Products Inspection Act. 

The Food Safety and Inspection Service was established on June 

17, 1981, by Secretary’s Memorandum No. 1000–1, issued pursuant 

to Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953. 

The inspection program of the Food Safety and Inspection Service provides in-plant inspection of all domestic plants preparing 

meat, poultry or egg products for sale or distribution; reviews foreign inspection systems and establishments that prepare meat or 

poultry products for export to the United States; and provides technical and financial assistance to States which maintain meat and 

poultry inspection programs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,020,473,000 

for the Food Safety and Inspection Service [FSIS]. The Committee 

finds the implementation schedule set forth by FSIS for revised inspections processes unrealistically rapid and provides additional 

funds to accomplish this transition in a more feasible manner. 
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Humane Slaughter.—The Committee directs FSIS to continue to 

provide annual reports to the Committee on the implementation of 

objective scoring methods undertaken by FSIS to enforce the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. 

The Committee also directs FSIS to ensure that personnel hired 

with funding previously provided specifically for Humane Methods 

of Slaughter Act enforcement focus their attention on overseeing 

compliance with humane handling rules for live animals as they 

arrive and are offloaded and handled in pens, chutes, and stunning 

areas. 

Inspections.—The Committee supports implementation of section 

11016 of Public Law 110–246, and directs USDA to meet its statutory obligation and promulgate final regulations to implement this 

section. 

The following table represents the Committee’s specific recommendations for the Food Safety and Inspection Service as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 

enacted 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Food safety inspection: 

Federal .............................................................................................. 904,949 888,929 900,929 

State .................................................................................................. 65,934 65,168 65,168 

International ...................................................................................... 16,649 16,031 16,031 

Codex Alimentarius ........................................................................... 3,943 3,765 3,765 

PHDCIS .............................................................................................. 36,344 34,580 34,580 

Total .............................................................................................. 1,027,819 1,008,473 1,020,473 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FARM AND FOREIGN

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services provides direction and coordination in carrying out 

the laws enacted by the Congress with respect to the Department’s 

international affairs (except for foreign economic development), 

commodity programs, farm loans, disaster assistance, crop insurance, and some conservation and energy programs. The Office has 

oversight and management responsibilities for the Farm Service 

Agency (including the Commodity Credit Corporation), Risk Management Agency, and the Foreign Agricultural Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural 

Services. 
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FARM SERVICE AGENCY

The Farm Service Agency [FSA] was established October 3, 1994, 

pursuant to the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of 

Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Public Law 103–354. The 

FSA administers a variety of activities, such as the commodity 

price support and production adjustment programs financed by the 

Commodity Credit Corporation; the Conservation Reserve Program 

[CRP]; the Emergency Conservation Program; the Commodity Operation Programs including the warehouse examination function; 

farm ownership, farm operating, emergency disaster, and other 

loan programs; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program [NAP], which provides crop loss protection for growers of 

many crops for which crop insurance is not available. In addition, 

FSA currently provides certain administrative support services to 

the Foreign Agricultural Service [FAS] and to the Risk Management Agency [RMA]. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

[In thousands of dollars] 

Appropriations Transfers from 

program accounts 

Total, FSA, 

salaries and 

expenses 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ......................................................................... 1,175,570 299,792 1,475,362 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................ 1,176,460 309,980 1,486,440 

Committee recommendation ................................................................ 1,176,460 310,082 1,486,542 

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

The account Salaries and Expenses, Farm Service Agency, funds 

the administrative expenses of program administration and other 

functions assigned to FSA. The funds consist of appropriations and 

transfers from the CCC export credit guarantees, Food for Peace 

loans, and Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund program accounts, 

and miscellaneous advances from other sources. All administrative 

funds used by FSA are consolidated into one account. The consolidation provides clarity and better management and control of 

funds, and facilitates accounting, fiscal, and budgetary work by 

eliminating the necessity for making individual allocations and allotments and maintaining and recording obligations and expenditures under numerous separate accounts. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,486,542,000 

for salaries and expenses of the Farm Service Agency, including a 

direct appropriation of $1,176,460,000. 

Information Technology.—The Committee remains aware of the 

unstable status of the Farm Service Agency computer system which 

is responsible for the calculation and tracking of the agency’s payments to agricultural producers, and which has resulted in disruption of services to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The Committee recommendation includes resources to continue the progress made regarding information technology modernization. 

National Agriculture Imagery Program.—The Committee recommends that funding shall be allocated to purchase imagery products to meet programmatic requirements. 
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STATE MEDIATION GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $4,251,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 3,782,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 3,782,000 

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

This program is authorized under title V of the Agricultural 

Credit Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.). Originally designed to 

address agricultural credit disputes, the program was expanded by 

the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture 

Reorganization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–354) to include other 

agricultural issues such as wetland determinations, conservation 

compliance, rural water loan programs, grazing on National Forest 

System lands, and pesticides. Grants are made to States whose mediation programs have been certified by the FSA. Grants will be 

solely for operation and administration of the State’s agricultural 

mediation program. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,782,000 for 

State Mediation Grants. 

GRASSROOTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $5,351,000 

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

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 6,500,000 

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

This program is intended to assist in the protection of groundwater through State rural water associations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,500,000 for 

Grassroots Source Water Protection. 

DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM

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

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 250,000 

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

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

Under the program, the Department makes indemnification payments to dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy products who, 

through no fault of their own, suffer income losses because they are 

directed to remove their milk from commercial markets due to contamination of their products by registered pesticides. The program 

also authorizes indemnity payments to dairy farmers for losses resulting from the removal of cows or dairy products from the market 

due to nuclear radiation or fallout. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of such sums as 

may be necessary, estimated in fiscal year 2014 to be $250,000, for 

indemnity payments to dairy farmers. 
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AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT

The Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program Account is 

used to provide direct and guaranteed farm ownership, farm operating, conservation, Indian highly fractioned land, and emergency 

loans to individuals, as well as the following types of loans to associations: irrigation and drainage, grazing, Indian tribe land acquisition, and boll weevil eradication. 

FSA is also authorized to provide financial assistance to borrowers by guaranteeing loans made by private lenders having a 

contract of guarantee from FSA as approved by the Secretary of 

Agriculture and to establish Beginning Farmer and Rancher Individual Development grant accounts. 

The following programs are financed through this fund: 

Boll Weevil Eradication Loans.—Made to assist foundations in financing the operations of the boll weevil eradication programs provided to farmers. 

Credit Sales of Acquired Property.—Property is sold out of inventory and is made available to an eligible buyer by providing FSA 

loans. 

Emergency Loans.—Made to producers to aid recovery from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural 

disasters, or quarantine. The loans may be used to: restore or replace essential property; pay all or part of production costs associated with the disaster year; pay essential family living expenses; 

reorganize the farming operation; and refinance certain debts. 

Farm Operating Loans.—Provide short-to-intermediate term production or chattel credit to farmers who cannot obtain credit elsewhere, to improve their farm and home operations, and to develop 

or maintain a reasonable standard of living. The term of the loan 

varies from 1 to 7 years. 

Farm Ownership Loans.—Made to borrowers who cannot obtain 

credit elsewhere to restructure their debts, improve or purchase 

farms, refinance nonfarm enterprises which supplement but do not 

supplant farm income, or make additions to farms. Loans are made 

for 40 years or less. 

Indian Tribe Land Acquisition Loans.—Made to any Indian tribe 

recognized by the Secretary of the Interior or tribal corporation established pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act (Public Law 

93–638) which does not have adequate uncommitted funds to acquire lands or interest in lands within the tribe’s reservation or 

Alaskan Indian community, as determined by the Secretary of the 

Interior, for use of the tribe or the corporation or the members 

thereof. 

Indian Highly Fractionated Land Loans.—Made to Indian tribal 

members to purchase highly fractionated lands, as authorized by 

the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a total loan level of $5,595,344,000 

for programs within the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program Account. 

The following table reflects the program levels for farm credit 

programs administered by the Farm Service Agency recommended 
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by the Committee, as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and the 

budget request levels: 

AGRICULTURAL CREDIT PROGRAMS—LOAN LEVELS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 1

enacted 

Fiscal year 2014 

budget 

Committee 

recommendation 

Farm ownership: 

Direct ........................................................................................... 462,137 575,000 575,000 

Guaranteed .................................................................................. 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 

Farm Operating: 

Direct ........................................................................................... 1,021,654 1,223,686 1,223,686 

Guaranteed unsubsidized ........................................................... 1,459,380 1,500,000 1,500,000 

Emergency loans .................................................................................. 22,800 34,658 34,658 

Indian Tribe Land Acquisition ............................................................. 2,000 2,000 2,000 

Conservation Loans: 

Guaranteed .................................................................................. 150,000 150,000 150,000 

Indian Highly Fractionated Land Loans .............................................. 9,769 10,000 10,000 

Boll Weevil Eradication ........................................................................ 100,000 60,000 100,000 

Total, Farm loans ................................................................... 4,727,740 5,555,344 5,595,344 

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

The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 established the program 

account. Appropriations to this account are used to cover the lifetime subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated and 

loan guarantees committed, as well as for administrative expenses. 

The following table reflects the cost of programs under credit reform: 

[In thousands of dollars] 

2013 1 enacted 2014 budget Committee 

recommendation 

Loan subsidies: 

Farm ownership: 

Direct .................................................................................. 19,595 4,428 4,428 

Farm operating: 

Direct .................................................................................. 56,906 67,058 67,058 

Guaranteed unsubsidized .................................................. 17,367 18,300 18,300 

Emergency loans ......................................................................... 1,281 1,698 1,698 

Indian Highly Fractionated Land Loans ..................................... 168 68 68 

Total, loan subsidies .............................................................. 95,317 91,552 91,552 

ACIF expenses ...................................................................................... 304,424 314,918 314,918 

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

RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $72,872,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 71,496,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 71,496,000 

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

The Risk Management Agency performs administrative functions 

relative to the Federal crop insurance program that is authorized 

by the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508), as amended by 

the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 [ARPA], Public Law 

106–224, and the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 

(Public Law 110–246). 
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ARPA authorized significant changes in the crop insurance program. This act provides higher government subsidies for producer 

premiums to make coverage more affordable; expands research and 

development for new insurance products and under-served areas 

through contracts with the private sector; and tightens compliance. 

Functional areas of risk management are: research and development; insurance services; and compliance, whose functions include 

policy formulation and procedures and regulations development. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,496,000 for 

the Risk Management Agency. 

Organic Crop Insurance.—The Committee is pleased that the Department intends to improve crop insurance for organic producers 

by eliminating premium surcharges, insuring crops at their actual 

organic value, and making organic crop insurance more actuarially 

sound. Department statements indicate that organic price elections 

for almonds, apples, pears, additional stonefruits, blueberries, table 

grapes, wheat, barley, and oats may be completed in crop year 2014 

or 2015. As many of these changes were required in the 2008 Farm 

Bill, the Committee urges the Department to make every effort to 

complete these price elections as quickly as possible and believes 

these changes should be implemented by the 2015 crop year. The 

Committee further requests a report from the Department within 

6 months detailing its strategic plan and timetable to implement 

organic price elections for all organic crops produced in compliance 

with the National Organic Program regulations under the Organic 

Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.). 

Prevented Planting.—The Committee directs the Secretary to 

conduct a review of the special provisions of crop insurance policies 

related to the application of normal weather in determining prevented planting limitations affecting crops in the Prairie Pothole 

Region and where appropriate make changes to simplify these provisions to make their application more predicable to producers and 

reflective of local conditions. 

CORPORATIONS 

FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION FUND

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $9,517,433,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 9,502,944,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 9,502,944,000 

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

The Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended by the Federal 

Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, authorizes the payment of expenses which may include indemnity payments, loss adjustment, 

delivery expenses, program-related research and development, 

startup costs for implementing this legislation such as studies, pilot 

projects, data processing improvements, public outreach, and related tasks and functions. 

All program costs, except for Federal salaries and expenses, are 

mandatory expenditures subject to appropriation. 

Producers of insurable crops are eligible to receive a basic level 

of protection against catastrophic losses, which cover 50 percent of 
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the normal yield at 55 percent of the expected price. The only cost 

to the producer is an administrative fee of $300 per crop per county. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of such sums as 

may be necessary, estimated to be $9,502,944,000 in fiscal year 

2014 for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund. 

COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION FUND

The Commodity Credit Corporation [CCC] is a wholly owned 

Government corporation created in 1933 to stabilize, support, and 

protect farm income and prices; to help maintain balanced and adequate supplies of agricultural commodities, including products, 

foods, feeds, and fibers; and to help in the orderly distribution of 

these commodities. CCC was originally incorporated under a Delaware charter and was reincorporated June 30, 1948, as a Federal 

corporation within the Department of Agriculture by the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, approved June 29, 1948 (15 

U.S.C. 714). 

The Commodity Credit Corporation engages in buying, selling, 

lending, and other activities with respect to agricultural commodities, their products, food, feed, and fibers. Its purposes include stabilizing, supporting, and protecting farm income and prices; maintaining the balance and adequate supplies of selected commodities; 

and facilitating the orderly distribution of such commodities. In addition, the Corporation makes available materials and facilities required in connection with the storage and distribution of such commodities. The Corporation also disburses funds for sharing of costs 

with producers for the establishment of approved conservation 

practices on environmentally sensitive land and subsequent rental 

payments for such land for the duration of Conservation Reserve 

Program contracts. 

Corporation activities are primarily governed by the following 

statutes: the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (Public 

Law 80–806), as amended; the Agricultural Act of 1949 (Public Law 

81–439), as amended (1949 Act); the Agricultural Adjustment Act 

of 1938 (Public Law 75–430), as amended (the 1938 Act); the Food 

Security Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–198), as amended (1985 Act); 

and the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 

110–246). 

Management of the Corporation is vested in a board of directors, 

subject to the general supervision and direction of the Secretary of 

Agriculture, who is an ex officio director and chairman of the 

board. The board consists of seven members, in addition to the Secretary, who are appointed by the President of the United States 

with the advice and consent of the Senate. Officers of the Corporation are designated according to their positions in the Department 

of Agriculture. 

The activities of the Corporation are carried out mainly by the 

personnel and through the facilities of the Farm Service Agency 

[FSA] and the Farm Service Agency State and county committees. 

The Foreign Agricultural Service, the General Sales Manager, 
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other agencies and offices of the Department, and commercial 

agents are also used to carry out certain aspects of the Corporation’s activities. 

Under Public Law 87–155 (15 U.S.C. 713a–11, 713a–12), annual 

appropriations are authorized for each fiscal year, commencing 

with fiscal year 1961. These appropriations are to reimburse the 

Corporation for net realized losses. 

REIMBURSEMENT FOR NET REALIZED LOSSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $11,018,509,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 12,538,880,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 12,538,880,000 

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of such sums as 

may be necessary, estimated in fiscal year 2014 to be 

$12,538,880,000, for the payment to reimburse the Commodity 

Credit Corporation for net realized losses. 

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

Limitation, 2013 ..................................................................................... $5,000,000 

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

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

The Commodity Credit Corporation’s [CCC] hazardous waste 

management program is intended to ensure compliance with the 

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and the Resource Conservation 

and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.). The CCC funds operations and maintenance costs as well as site investigation and 

cleanup expenses. Investigative and cleanup costs associated with 

the management of CCC hazardous waste are also paid from 

USDA’s hazardous waste management appropriation. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a limitation of $5,000,000 for the 

Commodity Credit Corporation’s hazardous waste management 

program. 
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TITLE II 

CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND

ENVIRONMENT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment provides direction and coordination in carrying out the 

laws enacted by the Congress with respect to natural resources and 

the environment. The Office has oversight and management responsibilities for the Natural Resources Conservation Service and 

the Forest Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. 

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

The Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS] was established pursuant to Public Law 103–354, the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6962). The NRCS 

works with conservation districts, watershed groups, and Federal 

and State agencies to bring about physical adjustments in land use 

that will conserve soil and water resources, provide for agricultural 

production on a sustained basis, and reduce flood damage and sedimentation. 

CONSERVATION OPERATIONS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $808,495,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 807,937,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 818,376,000 

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

Conservation operations are authorized by Public Law 74–46 (16 

U.S.C. 590a–590f). Activities include: 

Conservation Technical Assistance provides assistance to district 

cooperators and other land users in the planning and application 

of conservation treatments to control erosion and improve the 

quantity and quality of soil resources, improve and conserve water, 

enhance fish and wildlife habitat, conserve energy, improve woodland, pasture and range conditions, and reduce upstream flooding; 

all to protect and enhance the natural resource base. 
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Resource appraisal and program development ensures that programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture for the conservation of soil, water, and related resources shall respond to the 

Nation’s long-term needs. 

Plant Materials Centers assemble, test, and encourage increased 

use of plant species which show promise for use in the treatment 

of conservation problem areas. 

Snow Survey and Water Forecasting provides estimates of annual water availability from high mountain snow packs and relates 

to summer stream flow in the Western States and Alaska. Information is used by agriculture, industry, and cities in estimating future 

water supplies. 

Soil Surveys inventory the Nation’s basic soil resources and determine land capabilities and conservation treatment needs. Soil 

survey publications include interpretations useful to cooperators, 

other Federal agencies, State, and local organizations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $818,376,000 for 

Conservation Operations. 

Herbicide Resistance.—The Committee directs NRCS to ensure 

agency staff, partners, and producers are aware of new and interim 

conservation practice standards and conservation activity plans to 

address herbicide-resistant weeds, and that financial assistance 

through certain conservation programs is available to assist producers in their efforts to control these weeds. 

Watershed Projects.—The Committee notes that there are currently authorized ongoing watershed projects with a primary purpose of providing water to rural communities. The Committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for NRCS to continue providing 

assistance to these projects, including, but not limited to, environmental assessments. 

WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $14,302,000 

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

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

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

The watershed rehabilitation program account provides for technical and financial assistance to carry out rehabilitation of structural measures, in accordance with section 14 of the Watershed 

Protection and Flood Prevention Act, approved August 4, 1954 (16 

U.S.C. 1012, U.S.C. 1001, et seq.), as amended by section 313 of 

Public Law 106–472, November 9, 2000, and by section 2803 of 

Public Law 110–246. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee does not recommend an appropriation for the 

Watershed Rehabilitation Program. 
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TITLE III 

RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 

The Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–354) abolished 

the Farmers Home Administration, Rural Development Administration, and Rural Electrification Administration and replaced 

those agencies with the Rural Housing and Community Development Service, (currently, the Rural Housing Service), Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (currently, the Rural 

Business—Cooperative Service), and Rural Utilities Service and 

placed them under the oversight of the Under Secretary for Rural 

Economic and Community Development, (currently, Rural Development). These agencies deliver a variety of programs through a network of State, district, and county offices. 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $869,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 898,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 898,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development provides direction and coordination in carrying out laws with respect 

to the Department’s rural economic and community development 

activities. The Office has oversight and management responsibilities for the Rural Housing Service, Rural Business—Cooperative 

Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $898,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development. 

RURAL DEVELOPMENT SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— 

Committee 

2013 recommendation 1

appropriation 

2014 budget 

request 

Appropriation ........................................................................................ 201,255 204,695 204,695 

Transfer from: 

Rural Housing Insurance Fund Loan Program Account ............. 399,507 417,692 417,692 

Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Program Account ....................................................................................... 33,534 34,694 34,694 

Rural Development Loan Fund Program Account ....................... 4,318 4,467 4,467 

Total Rural Development salaries and expenses ................... 638,614 661,548 661,548 

1 Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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These funds are used to administer the loan and grant programs 

of the Rural Utilities Service, the Rural Housing Service, and the 

Rural Business—Cooperative Service, including reviewing applications, making and collecting loans and providing technical assistance and guidance to borrowers; and to assist in extending other 

Federal programs to people in rural areas. 

Under credit reform, administrative costs associated with loan 

programs are appropriated to the program accounts. Appropriations to the salaries and expenses account will be for costs associated with grant programs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $661,548,000 for salaries and expenses of Rural Development. 

The Committee expects the Secretary to consider innovative 

ways to leverage the administrative funding provided in this bill. 

In that regard, the Secretary is reminded of his authorities to utilize knowledgeable third parties to assist in program outreach, 

technical assistance, and certain application underwriting, bundling, and loan servicing, as long as the activities are not inherently governmental functions. The Secretary is directed to engage 

program partners in discussions, and to report to the Committee on 

new ways to more effectively leverage Rural Development funding 

with the resources of knowledgeable third parties to deliver programs, with special emphasis on the Community Facilities and 

Water and Waste Water programs. 

Frontier Communities.—The Committee notes that across the 

Nation there are many very small, very rural communities, or 

Frontier Communities (as defined by the Economic Research Service), that lack established infrastructure and that have difficulty 

competing for Rural Development loans and grants because of lack 

of personnel, sufficient communications infrastructure, access to 

credit and limited ability to generate revenue. The Committee encourages Rural Development to focus efforts and investment on 

these Frontier Communities, to the degree practicable. 

RURAL HOUSING SERVICE

The Rural Housing Service [RHS] was established under the 

Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, dated October 13, 1994. 

RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 (budget authority) ........................................... $482,281,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 (budget authority) ........................................... 450,308,000 

Committee recommendation (budget authority) ................................. 464,996,000 

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

This fund was established in 1965 (Public Law 89–117) pursuant 

to section 517 of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 

517(d)), as amended. This fund may be used to insure or guarantee 

rural housing loans for single-family homes, rental and cooperative 

housing, farm labor housing, and rural housing sites. Rural housing loans are made to construct, improve, alter, repair, or replace 

dwellings and essential farm service buildings that are modest in 
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size, design, and cost. Rental housing insured loans are made to individuals, corporations, associations, trusts, or partnerships to provide low-cost rental housing and related facilities in rural areas. 

These loans are repayable in terms up to 30 years. Loan programs 

are limited to rural areas, which include towns, villages, and other 

places of not more than 10,000 population, which are not part of 

an urban area. Loans may also be made in areas with a population 

in excess of 10,000, but less than 20,000, if the area is not included 

in a standard metropolitan statistical area and has a serious lack 

of mortgage credit for low- and moderate-income borrowers. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $464,996,000 for 

the Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account [RHIF]. 

The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–508) established the RHIF program account. Appropriations to this account will be used to cover the lifetime subsidy costs associated 

with the direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed in 

2013, as well as for administrative expenses. The following table 

presents the loan subsidy levels as compared to the 2013 levels and 

the 2014 budget request: 

RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 1

appropriation 

2014 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Loan Levels: 

Single-Family Housing (sec. 502): 

Direct .................................................................................. 875,628 360,000 900,000 

Guaranteed ......................................................................... 24,000,000 24,000,000 24,000,000 

Housing Repair (sec. 504) .......................................................... 27,195 26,280 26,280 

Direct rental housing (sec. 515) ................................................ 30,428 28,432 28,432 

Guaranteed rental housing (sec. 538) ....................................... 150,000 150,000 150,000 

Site development loans (sec. 524) ............................................. .......................... 5,000 5,000 

Credit sales of acquired property ............................................... 10,000 10,000 10,000 

Self help land development loans (sec. 523) ............................ 5,000 .......................... 5,000 

Farm labor housing loans (sec. 514) ......................................... 22,347 23,855 23,855 

Total, loan levels .................................................................... 25,120,598 24,603,567 25,148,567 

Loan Subsidies and Grants: 

Single-Family Housing (sec. 502): 

Direct .................................................................................. 52,275 9,792 24,480 

Housing Repair (sec. 504) .......................................................... 3,718 2,176 2,176 

Direct rental housing (sec. 515) ................................................ 10,702 6,656 6,656 

Farm labor housing loans (sec. 514) ......................................... 7,451 5,656 5,656 

Farm labor housing grants (sec. 516) ....................................... 8,628 8,336 8,336 

Total, loan subsidies and grants ........................................... 82,774 32,616 47,304 

Administrative expenses ...................................................................... 399,507 417,692 417,692 

Total, loan subsidies, grants and administrative expenses ................................................................................ 482,281 450,308 464,996 

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

Application Bundling Pilot Program.—The Committee is aware 

of and appreciates the successful pilot program that leverages support provided by non-profit partners in outreach and bundling of 
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section 502 single family housing loans. This pilot allows the agency to maximize the effectiveness of the administrative support provided in this bill. Given the demonstrated success of this initiative, 

the Committee encourages the Department to expand the pilot program to the degree practicable. 

Centralized Servicing Center.—The Secretary is encouraged to explore opportunities to provide services to other Federal agencies, 

through Economy Act Agreements, and thereby leverage existing 

capacity and expertise at Rural Development’s Centralized Servicing Center. 

Section 502 Direct Loan Program.—The Committee is encouraged 

by the Department’s efforts to assemble a task force to examine the 

current administrative procedures regarding the section 502 direct 

loan program and efforts to meet legislative mandates to serve the 

very low income population. The Committee encourages the Department and the task force to examine regional tax burdens and 

cost of housing when determining the impact of administrative procedures and alternative options to avoid unnecessary delays or denials regarding low income applicants. The Secretary shall report 

to the Committee on the findings of the task force and recommendations for the program no later than 120 days after enactment. 

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $882,563,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 1,015,050,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,015,050,000 

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

Rental assistance is authorized under section 521(a)(2) of the 

Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1490a). The objective 

of the program is to reduce rents paid by low-income families living 

in Rural Housing Service financed rental projects and farm labor 

housing projects. Under this program, low-income tenants will contribute the higher of: (1) 30 percent of monthly adjusted income; (2) 

10 percent of monthly income; or (3) designated housing payments 

from a welfare agency. 

Payments from the fund are made to the project owner for the 

difference between the tenant’s payment and the approved rental 

rate established for the unit. 

The program is administered in tandem with the Rural Housing 

Service section 515 rural rental housing program and the farm 

labor loan and grant programs. Priority is given to existing projects 

for units occupied by rent over-burdened low-income families and 

projects experiencing financial difficulties beyond the control of the 

owner; any remaining authority will be used for projects receiving 

new construction commitments under sections 514, 515, or 516 for 

very low-income families with certain limitations. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,015,050,000 

for the Rental Assistance Program. 

Rental Assistance.—The Committee includes statutory language 

requiring rental assistance to be held in 514/516 projects for a min-
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imum period of time. Rental assistance contracts are funded for 1- 

year durations. 

The Committee directs the Secretary to provide a report detailing: the total number of households served by rental assistance 

[RA]; the average per unit RA cost per State; the number of RA 

contracts expiring in fiscal year 2013 that were not renewed; the 

extraordinary servicing actions undertaken by Rural Development 

[RD] in fiscal year 2013 to address the RA shortfall; the costs of 

those servicing actions (i.e. reductions in project reserve accounts, 

etc.); the implications of these servicing actions on the credit quality of the loan portfolio and on the physical maintenance of the 

properties; the implications of these servicing actions on the project 

owners; a revised estimate of RA needs in fiscal year 2014, to cover 

the original estimate of expiring units and those not renewed in fiscal year 2013; the fiscal year 2014 inflation factor included in the 

estimate above; and in addition to the servicing actions undertaken 

by RD, what additional actions could and did property owners take 

to protect the financial integrity of the projects while also protecting current occupants from untenable rent increases. 

MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $27,030,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 32,575,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,575,000 

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

The Rural Housing Voucher Program was authorized under the 

Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1940r) to assist very low income 

families and individuals who reside in rental housing in rural 

areas. Housing vouchers may be provided to residents of rental 

housing projects financed by section 515 loans that have been prepaid after September 30, 2005. Voucher amounts reflect the difference between comparable market rents and tenant-paid rent 

prior to loan prepayment. Vouchers allow tenants to remain in existing projects or move to other rental housing. 

The Multi-family Housing Revitalization Program includes funding for housing vouchers and a demonstration program for the 

preservation and revitalization of affordable multi-family housing 

projects. Rural Development’s multi-family housing portfolio faces 

dual pressures for loan prepayments and repair/rehabilitation 

stemming from inadequate reserves resulting in deferred property 

maintenance. 

Provision of affordable rental housing can be accomplished more 

economically by revitalizing existing housing stock rather than 

funding new construction. The Multi-family Housing Revitalization 

Program includes revitalization tools for maintenance of existing 

units and vouchers to protect tenants in those projects that prepay. 

Flexibility is provided to allow Rural Development to utilize funding to meet the most urgent local needs for tenant protection and 

project revitalization. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,575,000 for 

the Multi-family Housing Revitalization Program, including 
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$12,575,000 for vouchers and $20,000,000 for a housing preservation demonstration program. 

MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $29,188,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 10,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 25,000,000 

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

The Mutual and Self-Help Housing Grants Program is authorized by title V of the Housing Act of 1949. Grants are made to local 

organizations to promote the development of mutual or self-help 

programs under which groups of usually 6 to 10 families build their 

own homes by mutually exchanging labor. Funds may be used to 

pay the cost of construction supervisors who work with families in 

the construction of their homes and for administrative expenses of 

the organizations providing the self-help assistance. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $25,000,000 for 

Mutual and Self-Help Housing Grants. 

RURAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $32,239,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 25,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,239,000 

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

The Rural Housing Assistance Grants Program consolidates 

funding for rural housing grant programs. This consolidation of 

housing grant funding provides greater flexibility to tailor financial 

assistance to applicant needs. 

Very Low-Income Housing Repair Grants.—The Very Low-Income 

Housing Repair Grants Program is authorized under section 504 of 

title V of the Housing Act of 1949. The rural housing repair grant 

program is carried out by making grants to very low-income families to make necessary repairs to their homes in order to make 

such dwellings safe and sanitary, and remove hazards to the health 

of the occupants, their families, or the community. 

These grants may be made to cover the cost of improvements or 

additions, such as repairing roofs, providing toilet facilities, providing a convenient and sanitary water supply, supplying screens, 

repairing or providing structural supports or making similar repairs, additions, or improvements, including all preliminary and installation costs in obtaining central water and sewer service. A 

grant can be made in combination with a section 504 very low-income housing repair loan. 

No assistance can be extended to any one individual in the form 

of a loan, grant, or combined loans and grants in excess of $27,500, 

and grant assistance is limited to persons, or families headed by 

persons who are 62 years of age or older. 

Supervisory and Technical Assistance Grants.—Supervisory and 

technical assistance grants are made to public and private nonprofit organizations for packaging loan applications for housing assistance under sections 502, 504, 514/516, 515, and 533 of the 
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Housing Act of 1949. The assistance is directed to very low-income 

families in underserved areas where at least 20 percent of the population is below the poverty level and at least 10 percent or more 

of the population resides in substandard housing. In fiscal year 

1994 a Homebuyer Education Program was implemented under 

this authority. This program provides low-income individuals and 

families education and counseling on obtaining and/or maintaining 

occupancy of adequate housing and supervised credit assistance to 

become successful homeowners. 

Compensation for Construction Defects.—Compensation for construction defects provides funds for grants to eligible section 502 

borrowers to correct structural defects, or to pay claims of owners 

arising from such defects on a newly constructed dwelling purchased with RHS financial assistance. Claims are not paid until 

provisions under the builder’s warranty have been fully pursued. 

Requests for compensation for construction defects must be made 

by the owner of the property within 18 months after the date financial assistance was granted. 

Rural Housing Preservation Grants.—Rural housing preservation 

grants (section 533) of the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act 

of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 1490m) authorizes the Rural Housing Service to 

administer a program of home repair directed at low- and very lowincome people. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,239,000 for 

the Rural Housing Assistance Grants Program. 

The following table compares the grant program levels recommended by the Committee to the fiscal year 2013 levels and the 

budget request: 

RURAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee 

recommendation 2013 level 2014 request 

Very low-income housing repair grants .............................................. 28,701 25,000 28,701 

Housing preservation grants ............................................................... 3,538 .......................... 3,538

Total ........................................................................................ 32,239 25,000 32,239 

RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $31,434,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 17,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 32,508,000 

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

Community facility loans were created by the Rural Development 

Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 1926 et seq.) to finance a variety of rural 

community facilities. Loans are made to organizations, including 

certain Indian tribes and corporations not operated for profit and 

public and quasi-public agencies, to construct, enlarge, extend, or 

otherwise improve community facilities providing essential services 

to rural residents. Such facilities include those providing or sup-
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porting overall community development, such as fire and rescue 

services, healthcare, transportation, traffic control, and community, 

social, cultural, and recreational benefits. Loans are made for facilities which primarily serve rural residents of open country and 

rural towns and villages of not more than 20,000 people. 

Healthcare and fire and rescue facilities are the priorities of the 

program and receive the majority of available funds. 

The Community Facility Grant Program authorized in the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 

104–127), is used in conjunction with the existing direct and guaranteed loan programs for the development of community facilities, 

such as hospitals, fire stations, and community centers. Grants are 

targeted to the lowest income communities. Communities that have 

lower population and income levels receive a higher cost-share contribution through these grants, to a maximum contribution of 75 

percent of the cost of developing the facility. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $32,508,000 for 

the Rural Community Facilities Program Account. 

The following table provides the Committee’s recommendations, 

as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 

RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

[Loan levels and budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 1

appropriation 

2014 budget 

request 

Committee recommendations 

Loan levels: 

Community facilities direct loans .............................................. 2,200,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 

Community facilities guaranteed loans ..................................... 55,926 .......................... 59,543 

Total loan levels ..................................................................... 2,255,926 1,500,000 1,559,543 

Budget authority: 

Community facility guaranteed loans ........................................ 3,775 .......................... 3,775 

Community facility grants .......................................................... 12,648 13,000 13,000 

Economic impact initiative grants ............................................. 5,778 .......................... 5,778 

Rural community development initiative .................................... 5,955 .......................... 5,955 

Tribal college grants ................................................................... 3,278 4,000 4,000 

Total budget authority ............................................................ 31,434 17,000 32,508 

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

Day Care Facilities.—The Committee directs the Secretary to increase efforts to provide assistance for day care facilities through 

the Community Facilities program. Availability of proper day care 

facilities is limited in rural areas, making it difficult for many parents to work and sometimes resulting in children receiving substandard care. 

RURAL BUSINESS—COOPERATIVE SERVICE

The Rural Business—Cooperative Service [RBS] was established 

by Public Law 103–354, Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, dated October 

13, 1994. Its programs were previously administered by the Rural 
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Development Administration, the Rural Electrification Administration, and the Agricultural Cooperative Service. 

RURAL BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $83,578,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 51,777,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 98,539,000 

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

The Rural Business and Industry Loan Program was created by 

the Rural Development Act of 1972, and finances a variety of rural 

industrial development loans. Loans are made for rural industrialization and rural community facilities under Rural Development 

Act amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development 

Act (7 U.S.C. 1932 et seq.) authorities. Business and industrial 

loans are made to public, private, or cooperative organizations organized for profit, to certain Indian tribes, or to individuals for the 

purpose of improving, developing or financing business, industry, 

and employment or improving the economic and environmental climate in rural areas. Such purposes include financing business and 

industrial acquisition, construction, enlargement, repair or modernization, financing the purchase and development of land, easements, rights-of-way, buildings, payment of startup costs, and supplying working capital. 

Rural business enterprise grants were authorized by the Rural 

Development Act of 1972. Grants are made to public bodies and 

nonprofit organizations to facilitate development of small and 

emerging business enterprises in rural areas, including the acquisition and development of land; the construction of buildings, plants, 

equipment, access streets and roads, parking areas, and utility extensions; refinancing fees; technical assistance; and startup operating costs and working capital. 

Rural business opportunity grants are authorized under section 

306(a)(11) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 

as amended. Grants may be made to public bodies and private nonprofit community development corporations or entities. Grants are 

made to identify and analyze business opportunities that will use 

local rural economic and human resources: to identify, train, and 

provide technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs and managers; 

to establish business support centers; to conduct economic development planning and coordination, and leadership development; and 

to establish centers for training, technology, and trade that will 

provide training to rural businesses in the utilization of interactive 

communications technologies. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $98,539,000 for 

the Rural Business Program Account. 

The following table provides the Committee’s recommendations, 

as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 
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RURAL BUSINESS PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

[Loan levels and budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 1

appropriation 

2014 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendations 

Loan levels: 

Business and Industry guaranteed loans loan levels ................ 932,145 740,730 958,097 

Budget authority: 

Business and industry guaranteed loans .................................. 54,810 51,777 66,971 

Business enterprise grants ......................................................... 23,660 .......................... 24,318 

Business opportunity grants ....................................................... 2,189 .......................... 2,250 

Delta Regional Authority grants ................................................. 2,919 .......................... 5,000 

Total budget authority ............................................................ 83,578 51,777 98,539 

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

Rural Business Program Account.—The Committee recommends 

$500,000 for transportation technical assistance. 

The Committee directs that of the $4,000,000 recommended for 

grants to benefit Federally Recognized Native American Tribes, 

$250,000 shall be used to implement an American Indian and Alaska Native passenger transportation development and assistance 

initiative. 

RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee recommendation 2013 level 1 2014 request 

Estimated loan level ............................................................................ 18,377 18,889 18,889 

Direct loan subsidy .............................................................................. 5,888 4,082 4,082 

Administrative expenses ...................................................................... 4,318 4,467 4,467 

Total, loan subsidies and administrative expenses .............. 10,206 8,549 8,549 

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

The rural development (intermediary relending) loan program 

was originally authorized by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 

(Public Law 88–452). The making of rural development loans by 

the Department of Agriculture was reauthorized by Public Law 99– 

425, the Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1986. 

Loans are made to intermediary borrowers (small investment 

groups) who in turn will reloan the funds to rural businesses, community development corporations, private nonprofit organizations, 

public agencies, et cetera, for the purpose of improving business, 

industry, community facilities, and employment opportunities and 

diversification of the economy in rural areas. 

The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 established the program 

account. Appropriations to this account will be used to cover the 

lifetime subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 

2013, as well as for administrative expenses. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,549,000 for 

the Rural Development Loan Fund Program Account. 
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RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

[In thousands of dollars] 

Estimated loan 

level 

Fiscal year 2013 level ........................................................................................................................................ 33,077 

Fiscal year 2014 request ................................................................................................................................... 33,077 

Committee recommendation .............................................................................................................................. 33,077 

The Rural Economic Development Loans program was established by the Reconciliation Act of December 1987 (Public Law 

100–203), which amended the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (Act 

of May 20, 1936), by establishing a new section 313. This section 

of the Rural Electrification Act (7 U.S.C. 901) established a cushion 

of credits payment program and created the rural economic development subaccount. The Administrator of RUS is authorized under 

the act to utilize funds in this program to provide zero interest 

loans to electric and telecommunications borrowers for the purpose 

of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects, 

including funding for feasibility studies, startup costs, and other 

reasonable expenses for the purpose of fostering rural economic development. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Committee recommends a loan program level of $33,077,000, 

to be funded from earnings on the Cushion of Credit and fees on 

guaranteed underwriting loans made pursuant to section 313A of 

the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. 

RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $26,956,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 17,250,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 26,050,000 

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

Rural cooperative development grants are authorized under section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 

as amended. Grants are made to fund the establishment and operation of centers for rural cooperative development with their primary purpose being the improvement of economic conditions in 

rural areas. Grants may be made to nonprofit institutions or institutions of higher education. Grants may be used to pay up to 75 

percent of the cost of the project and associated administrative 

costs. The applicant must contribute at least 25 percent from nonFederal sources, except 1994 institutions, which only need to provide 5 percent. Grants are competitive and are awarded based on 

specific selection criteria. 

Cooperative research agreements are authorized by 7 U.S.C. 

2204b. The funds are used for cooperative research agreements, 

primarily with colleges and universities, on critical operational, organizational, and structural issues facing cooperatives. 

Cooperative agreements are authorized under 7 U.S.C. 2201 to 

any qualified State departments of agriculture, university, and 

other State entity to conduct research that will strengthen and en-
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hance the operations of agricultural marketing cooperatives in 

rural areas. 

The Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas [ATTRA] 

program was first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985. The 

program provides information and technical assistance to agricultural producers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that are 

environmentally friendly and lower production costs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $26,050,000 for 

Rural Cooperative Development Grants. 

Of the funds recommended, $2,250,000 is for the Appropriate 

Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program. 

The Committee has included language in the bill that not more 

than $3,000,000 shall be made available to cooperatives or associations of cooperatives whose primary focus is to provide assistance 

to small, minority producers. 

Value Added.—The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for 

value-added agricultural product market development grants. 

RURAL MICROENTERPRISE INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... ........................... 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... $1,405,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,405,000 

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

This program, authorized by section 379E of the Consolidated 

Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.), provides 

loans and grants to intermediaries that assist micro-entrepreneurs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,405,000 for 

the Rural Microenterprise Investment Program. 

RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $3,308,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 19,741,000 

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

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

The Rural Energy for America Program is authorized under section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 

(7 U.S.C. 8107). This program may fund energy audits, direct 

loans, loan guarantees, and grants to farmers, ranchers, and small 

rural businesses for the purchase of renewable energy systems and 

for energy efficiency improvements. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

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

the Rural Energy for America Program. 

The following table provides the Committee’s recommendation as 

compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 
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RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2013 1 level 2014 request Committee recommendation 

Estimated loan level .................................................................................. 13,778 44,987 14,583 

Guaranteed loan subsidy ........................................................................... 3,308 12,340 4,000 

Grants ........................................................................................................ ........................ 7,401 ........................

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

RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE

The Rural Utilities Service [RUS] was established under the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–354), October 13, 1994. 

RUS administers the electric and telephone programs of the former 

Rural Electrification Administration and the water and waste programs of the former Rural Development Administration. 

RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $510,265,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 304,000,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 455,000,000 

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

The water and waste disposal program is authorized by sections 

306, 306A, 309A, 306C, 306D, 306E, and 310B of the Consolidated 

Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq., as amended). This program makes loans for water and waste development 

costs. Development loans are made to associations, including corporations operating on a nonprofit basis, municipalities and similar 

organizations, generally designated as public or quasi-public agencies, that propose projects for the development, storage, treatment, 

purification, and distribution of domestic water or the collection, 

treatment, or disposal of waste in rural areas. Such grants may not 

exceed 75 percent of the development cost of the projects and can 

supplement other funds borrowed or furnished by applicants to pay 

development costs. 

The solid waste grant program is authorized under section 

310B(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. 

Grants are made to public bodies and private nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to local and regional governments for the purpose of reducing or eliminating pollution of water 

resources and for improving the planning and management of solid 

waste disposal facilities. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $455,000,000 for 

the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account. 

The Committee recommends $66,500,000 for water and waste 

disposal systems grants for Native Americans, including Native 

Alaskans, the Colonias, and residents of Hawaiian Home Lands. 

The Committee recognizes the special needs and problems for delivery of basic services to these populations. In addition, the Committee makes up to $15,000,000 available for the circuit rider program. 
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The following table provides the Committee’s recommendations, 

as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 

RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

[Loan levels and budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 2013 1

appropriation 

2014 budget 

request 

Committee 

recommendation 

Loan levels: 

Water and waste disposal direct loans ............................... 972,912 1,200,000 1,200,000 

Direct loans authorized by Public Law 83–566 ................... 40,000 ............................ 40,000 

Water and waste disposal guaranteed loans ...................... 59,660 ............................ 50,000 

Total loan levels ............................................................... 1,072,572 1,200,000 1,290,000 

Budget authority: 

Water and waste disposal direct loans ............................... 78,514 ............................ ............................

Direct loans authorized by Public Law 83–566 ................... ............................ ............................ 284 

Water and waste disposal guaranteed loans ...................... 632 ............................ 355 

Water and waste disposal grants ........................................ 318,364 246,800 337,868 

Solid waste management grants ......................................... 3,308 4,000 4,000 

Water well system grants ..................................................... 966 ............................ 993 

Colonias and AK/HI/Native American grants ........................ 64,699 36,480 66,500 

Water and waste water revolving funds .............................. 973 ............................ 1,000 

High-energy cost grants ....................................................... 9,730 ............................ 10,000 

Circuit Rider .......................................................................... 14,594 7,600 15,000 

Technical assistance grants ................................................. 18,485 9,120 19,000 

Total, budget authority ..................................................... 510,263 304,000 455,000 

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

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOANS PROGRAM

ACCOUNT

The Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) provides the statutory authority for the electric and telecommunications programs. 

The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–508) established the program account. An appropriation to this account 

will be used to cover the lifetime subsidy costs associated with the 

direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed in fiscal year 

2013, as well as for administrative expenses. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The following table reflects the Committee’s recommendation for 

the Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loans Program 

Account, the loan subsidy and administrative expenses, as compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee 

recommendation 2013 1 level 2014 request 

Loan authorizations: 

Electric: 

Direct, 5 percent ................................................................ 100,000 .......................... ..........................

Direct FFB .......................................................................... 6,500,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 

Guaranteed underwriting ................................................... 500,000 .......................... 500,000 
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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee recommendation 2013 1 level 2014 request 

Subtotal ......................................................................... 7,100,000 4,000,000 5,500,000 

Telecommunications—Direct, Treasury rate .............................. 690,000 690,000 690,000 

Total, loan authorizations ...................................................... 7,790,000 4,690,000 6,190,000 

Administrative expenses ...................................................................... 33,534 34,694 34,694 

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

The Committee expects that the RUS Energy Efficiency and Conservation loan program will be under way by October 1, 2013, and 

will significantly increase demand. The Committee encourages RUS 

to utilize a significant portion of the electric loan program for this 

initiative. 

DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE, AND BROADBAND PROGRAM 

LOANS AND GRANTS 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee recommendation 2013 1 level 2014 request 

Loan and grant levels: 

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program: 

Grants ................................................................................ 24,274 24,950 24,274 

Broadband program: 

Treasury rate loans ..................................................................... 41,095 63,356 30,651 

Treasury rate loans budget authority ......................................... 3,892 8,268 4,000 

Grants ......................................................................................... 10,091 10,372 10,372 

Total DLT and Broadband program level ............................... 65,369 88,306 65,297 

Total DLT and Broadband budget authority .......................... 38,257 43,590 38,646 

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

The Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program is 

authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act 

of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq.), as amended by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 104– 

127). This program provides incentives to improve the quality of 

phone services, to provide access to advanced telecommunications 

services and computer networks, and to improve rural opportunities. 

This program provides the facilities and equipment to link rural 

education and medical facilities with more urban centers and other 

facilities providing rural residents access to better healthcare 

through technology and increasing educational opportunities for 

rural students. These funds are available for loans and grants. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $38,646,000 for 

the Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program. The 

Committee recommendation includes $2,750,000 for public broad-
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casting systems grants to allow noncommercial educational television broadcast stations that serve rural areas to convert from 

analog to digital operations. Funds recommended for the RUS 

broadband program are intended to promote broadband availability 

in those areas where there is not otherwise a business case for private investment in a broadband network. The Committee encourages RUS to focus expenditures on projects that bring broadband 

service to currently unserved households. 

The Committee is concerned about the longstanding, unmet 

health needs in the Mississippi River Delta. The Committee recommendation includes $3,000,000 to address critical healthcare 

needs in the region, as authorized by section 379G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. 

Broadband Grants.—Of the funds recommended, $10,372,000 in 

grants shall be made available to support broadband transmission 

and local dial-up Internet services for rural areas. 
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TITLE IV 

DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS 

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, NUTRITION AND

CONSUMER SERVICES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $789,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 816,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 816,000 

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

The Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services provides direction and coordination in carrying out 

the laws enacted by the Congress with respect to the Department’s 

nutrition assistance activities. The Office has oversight and management responsibilities for the Food and Nutrition Service. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $816,000 for the 

Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer 

Services. 

Direct Certification.—The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 

requires States to meet federally set thresholds for direct certification of 80 percent in school year 2011; 90 percent in school year 

2012; and 95 percent in school year 2013 and each year thereafter. 

States that do not meet these benchmarks must submit continuous 

improvement plans to the Secretary for approval. Recognizing the 

importance of ensuring that all eligible children participate in 

school meal programs, the Committee directs the Secretary to immediately provide all States with rigorous technical assistance, including direct consultation and intensive training, to help States 

meet these ambitious thresholds. Additionally, the Committee directs the Secretary to involve the Nation’s Governors by accumulating and disseminating State best practices on direct certification. 

Identity Theft.—The Committee is concerned that beneficiaries of 

the numerous nutrition programs funded by this bill may be exposed to identity theft. The Committee directs the Secretary to provide a report detailing capabilities currently deployed to detect and 

prevent identity based fraud; the prevalence of identity theft incidents perpetrated against USDA nutrition program beneficiaries; 

steps the Department is undertaking to protect program beneficiaries’ personally identifiable information against unauthorized 

disclosure; and what if any actions are being taken to educate 

beneficiaries on the threat of identity theft. 

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE

The Food and Nutrition Service represents an organizational effort to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in this country. Nutri-
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tion assistance programs provide access to a nutritionally adequate 

diet for families and persons with low incomes and encourage better eating patterns among the Nation’s children. These programs 

include: 

Child Nutrition Programs.—The National School Lunch and 

School Breakfast, Summer Food Service, and Child and Adult Care 

Food programs provide funding to the States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam for use in serving nutritious lunches and breakfasts to children attending schools of high 

school grades and under, to children of preschool age in child care 

centers, and to children in other institutions in order to improve 

the health and well-being of the Nation’s children, and broaden the 

markets for agricultural food commodities. Through the Special 

Milk Program, assistance is provided to the States for making reimbursement payments to eligible schools and child care institutions which institute or expand milk service in order to increase 

the consumption of fluid milk by children. Funds for this program 

are provided by direct appropriation and transfer from section 32. 

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, 

and Children [WIC].—This program safeguards the health of pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women, infants, and children 

up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk because of inadequate nutrition and income by providing supplemental foods. The delivery of 

supplemental foods may be done through health clinics, vouchers 

redeemable at retail food stores, or other approved methods which 

a cooperating State health agency may select. Funds for this program are provided by direct appropriation. 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.—This program 

seeks to improve nutritional standards of needy persons and families. Assistance is provided to eligible households to enable them to 

obtain a better diet by increasing their food purchasing capability, 

usually by furnishing benefits in the form of electronic access to 

funds. The program also includes Nutrition Assistance to Puerto 

Rico. 

The program also includes the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, which provides nutritious agricultural commodities to low-income persons living on or near Indian reservations 

who choose not to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

Commodity Assistance Program [CAP].—This program provides 

funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program [CSFP], 

the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Disaster Assistance, Pacific Island Assistance, and administrative expenses for TEFAP. 

CSFP provides supplemental foods to infants and children up to 

age 6, and to pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women 

with low incomes, and who reside in approved project areas. In addition, this program operates commodity distribution projects directed at low-income elderly persons. 

TEFAP provides commodities and grant funds to State agencies 

to assist in the cost of storage and distribution of donated commodities. 

Nutritious agricultural commodities are provided to residents of 

the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Cash 

assistance is provided to distributing agencies to assist them in 
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meeting administrative expenses incurred. It also provides funding 

for use in non-presidentially declared disasters, and for FNS’ administrative costs in connection with relief for all disasters. Funds 

for this program are provided by direct appropriation. 

Nutrition Programs Administration.—Most salaries and Federal 

operating expenses of the Food and Nutrition Service are funded 

from this account. Also included is the Center for Nutrition Policy 

and Promotion [CNPP] which oversees improvements in and revisions to the food guidance systems, and serves as the focal point 

for advancing and coordinating nutrition promotion and education 

policy to improve the health of all Americans. 

CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $19,916,165,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 20,487,229,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 20,487,229,000 

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

The Child Nutrition Programs, authorized by the Richard B. 

Russell National School Lunch Act (Public Law 79–396) and the 

Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (Public Law 89–642), provide Federal 

assistance to State agencies in the form of cash and commodities 

for use in preparing and serving nutritious meals to children while 

they are attending school, residing in service institutions, or participating in other organized activities away from home. The purpose of these programs is to help maintain the health and proper 

physical development of America’s children. Milk is provided to 

children either free or at a low cost, depending on their family income level. FNS provides cash subsidies to States for administering 

the programs and directly administers the program in the States 

which choose not to do so. Grants are also made for nutritional 

training and surveys and for State administrative expenses. Under 

current law, most of these payments are made on the basis of reimbursement rates established by law and applied to lunches and 

breakfasts actually served by the States. The reimbursement rates 

are adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price 

Index for food away from home. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $20,487,229,000 for the Child Nutrition Programs. 

The Committee’s recommendation provides for the following annual rates for the child nutrition programs. 

TOTAL OBLIGATIONAL AUTHORITY 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Child nutrition programs 2014 budget Committee 

recommendation 

School Lunch Program ........................................................................................................ 11,647,505 11,647,505 

School Breakfast Program .................................................................................................. 3,842,895 3,842,895 

Child and Adult Care Food Program .................................................................................. 3,052,176 3,052,176 

Summer Food Service Program ........................................................................................... 467,932 467,932 

Special Milk Program .......................................................................................................... 10,778 10,778 

State administrative expenses ........................................................................................... 247,544 247,544 

Commodity procurement ..................................................................................................... 1,103,244 1,103,244 
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TOTAL OBLIGATIONAL AUTHORITY—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Child nutrition programs 2014 budget Committee recommendation 

Team Nutrition/HUSSC ........................................................................................................ 17,004 17,004 

Food safety education ......................................................................................................... 2,649 2,649 

Coordinated review ............................................................................................................. 10,000 10,000 

Computer support ............................................................................................................... 11,002 11,002 

CACFP training and technical assistance .......................................................................... 8,016 8,016 

Child Nutrition Program Studies and Evaluations ............................................................. 19,697 19,697 

Farm to school tactical team ............................................................................................. 2,170 2,170 

Payment Accuracy ............................................................................................................... 9,617 9,617 

School Meals Equipment Grants ........................................................................................ 35,000 35,000 

The Committee expects FNS to utilize the National Food Service 

Management Institute to carry out the food safety education program. 

Income Determinations.—The Committee is concerned about a 

perceived disparity in the eligibility of military families for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program 

based on whether they live in military housing or receive Basic Allowance for Housing. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary 

of Agriculture is directed to submit a report to the Committee on 

the process for calculating incomes for these programs. 

School Meals.—The Committee is concerned that the Department 

has not made the elimination of weekly maximum limits on grains 

and meats/meat alternates served in the school lunch program permanent. Given that school food authorities are beginning to consider their menus for the 2014–2015 school year, the Committee 

urges the Department to take action to make this exemption permanent as soon as possible. 

Summer Food Service Program [SFSP].—The Committee recognizes the importance of SFSP to promote year-round child nutrition. The Committee encourages FNS to work with nonprofit national youth mentoring organizations in administering this program. When working with these organizations, FNS should consider organizations with national headquarters that already provide services to the community and have well defined management 

practices. 

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, 

AND CHILDREN [WIC]

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $6,855,196,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 7,141,625,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 7,070,415,000 

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

The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, 

and children [WIC] is authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Its purpose is to safeguard the health of pregnant, 

breast-feeding and postpartum women and infants, and children up 

to age 5 who are at nutritional risk because of inadequate nutrition 

and inadequate income. 

The WIC program food packages are designed to provide foods 

which studies have demonstrated are lacking in the diets of the 

WIC program target population. The authorized supplemental 
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foods are iron-fortified breakfast cereal, fruit or vegetable juice 

which contains vitamin C, dry beans, peas, and peanut butter. 

There are three general types of delivery systems for WIC foods: 

(1) retail purchase in which participants obtain supplemental foods 

through retail stores; (2) home delivery systems in which food is 

delivered to the participant’s home; and (3) direct distribution systems in which participants pick up food from a distribution outlet. 

The food is free of charge to all participants. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,070,415,000 

for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, 

and Children [WIC]. 

The Committee recommendation fully funds estimated WIC participation in fiscal year 2014. The Committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for breastfeeding support initiatives, 

$14,000,000 for infrastructure, and $30,000,000 for management 

information systems. 

Cost Containment.—The Committee supports efforts to evaluate 

cost containment measures in the WIC program. The Committee 

encourages FNS, when considering options for cost containment, to 

closely monitor this process to ensure there are no unintended consequences for participants, vendors, or product manufacturers. 

Eligible Foods.—The Committee encourages the Secretary to 

amend 7 CFR 246.10 in order for State agencies to include all varieties of fresh, whole, or cut vegetables, except for vegetables with 

added sugars, fats, oils; provided that inclusion of such vegetables 

contribute towards meeting the special nutritional needs of program participants and increases the availability of low-cost, highnutrient alternatives for participants throughout the year. 

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 ............................................................................. $77,290,133,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 78,389,610,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 78,383,112,000 

The Food Stamp Program was reauthorized through fiscal year 

2012 and renamed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

[SNAP] in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program attempts to alleviate 

hunger and malnutrition among low-income persons by increasing 

their food purchasing power. Eligible households receive SNAP 

benefits with which they can purchase food through regular retail 

stores. 

Other programs funded through SNAP include Nutrition Assistance to Puerto Rico and American Samoa, the Food Distribution 

Program on Indian Reservations, the Emergency Food Assistance 

Program, and the Community Food Projects program. 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is currently in 

operation in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Participating households receive food benefits, 

the value of which is determined by household size and income. 

The cost of the benefits is paid by the Federal Government. As required by law, the Food and Nutrition Service annually revises 
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household benefit allotments to reflect changes in the cost of the 

thrifty food plan. 

Administrative Costs.—All direct and indirect administrative 

costs incurred for certification of households, issuance of benefits, 

quality control, outreach, and fair hearing efforts are shared by the 

Federal Government and the States on a 50–50 basis. 

State Antifraud Activities.—Under the provisions of the Food and 

Nutrition Act of 2008, States are eligible to be reimbursed for 50 

percent of the costs of their fraud investigations and prosecutions. 

States are required to implement an employment and training 

program for the purpose of assisting members of households participating in SNAP in gaining skills, training, or experience that 

will increase their ability to obtain regular employment. The Department of Agriculture has implemented a grant program to 

States to assist them in providing employment and training services. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $78,383,112,000 

for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Of the amount 

recommended, $5,000,000,000 is made available as a contingency 

reserve. 

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.—The Committee encourages the Secretary to continue the purchase of bison 

from producer-owned and Native American owned cooperatives for 

the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Although 

funding is not provided specifically for bison purchase, historically 

these purchases have been important for the Native American population both economically and nutritionally. 

COMMODITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2013 1 2 ......................................................................... $253,075,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 271,701,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 271,701,000 

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

2 Includes emergency funding of $6,000,000 in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 

(division A of Public Law 113–2). 

The Commodity Assistance Program includes funding for the 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program and funding to pay expenses associated with the storage and distribution of commodities 

through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. 

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program [CSFP].—Authorized by section 4(a) of the Agricultural and Consumer Protection 

Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note), as amended in 1981 by Public 

Law 97–98, this program provides supplemental food to infants and 

children up to age 6, and to pregnant, post partum, and breastfeeding women who have low incomes, and reside in approved 

project areas. In addition, the program operates commodity distribution projects directed at low-income elderly persons 60 years 

of age or older. 

The foods for CSFP are provided by the Department of Agriculture for distribution through State agencies. The authorized 

commodities include: iron-fortified infant formula, rice cereal, 

cheese, canned juice, evaporated milk and/or nonfat dry milk, 
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canned vegetables or fruits, canned meat or poultry, egg mix, dehydrated potatoes, farina, and peanut butter and dry beans. Elderly 

participants may receive all commodities except iron-fortified infant 

formula and rice cereal. 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program [TEFAP].—Authorized 

by the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7501 et 

seq.), as amended, the program provides nutrition assistance to 

low-income people through prepared meals served on site and 

through the distribution of commodities to low-income households 

for home consumption. The commodities are provided by USDA to 

State agencies for distribution through State-established networks. 

State agencies make the commodities available to local organizations, such as soup kitchens, food pantries, food banks, and community action agencies, for their use in providing nutrition assistance 

to those in need. 

Funds are administered by FNS through grants to State agencies 

which operate commodity distribution programs. Allocation of the 

funds to States is based on a formula which considers the States’ 

unemployment rate and the number of persons with income below 

the poverty level. 

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.—The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program [FMNP] provides WIC or WIC-eligible participants 

with coupons to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared foods, such 

as fruits and vegetables, from farmers’ markets. This benefits both 

participants and local farmers by increasing the awareness and use 

of farmers’ markets by low-income households. 

Pacific Island and Disaster Assistance.—This program provides 

funding for assistance to the nuclear-affected islands in the form of 

commodities and administrative funds. It also provides funding for 

use in non-presidentially declared disasters and for FNS’ administrative costs in connection with relief for all disasters. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $271,701,000 for 

the Commodity Assistance Program. The Committee continues to 

encourage the Department to distribute Commodity Assistance Program funds equitably among the States, based on an assessment 

of the needs and priorities of each State and the State’s preference 

to receive commodity allocations through each of the programs 

funded under this account. 

Commodity Supplemental Food Program.—The Committee recommends $202,682,000 for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. This amount fully funds participation in fiscal year 2014. 

The Committee is aware that there are additional States that have 

approved applications to participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and encourages USDA to work to provide 

sufficient funding for these States in future budget requests. 

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.—The Committee is aware 

that the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides fresh fruits 

and vegetables to low-income mothers and children, benefiting not 

only WIC participants, but local farmers as well. Therefore, the 

Committee recommends $16,548,000 for the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and directs the Secretary to obligate these funds 

within 45 days. 
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program.—The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 provides $268,500,000 for TEFAP 

commodities to be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds. The Committee recommendation includes 

$51,401,000 for TEFAP transportation, storage, and program integrity. In addition, the Committee recommendation grants the Secretary authority to transfer up to an additional 10 percent from 

TEFAP commodities for this purpose. 

The Committee encourages the Secretary to identify opportunities for increasing the supply of TEFAP commodities in the coming 

fiscal year through bonus and specialty crop purchases. 

NUTRITION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $139,619,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 146,592,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 146,592,000 

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

The Nutrition Programs Administration appropriation provides 

for most of the Federal operating expenses of the Food and Nutrition Service, which includes the Child Nutrition Programs; Special 

Milk Program; Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for 

Women, Infants, and Children [WIC]; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico; the Commodity Assistance Program, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program; and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Pacific Island 

and Disaster Assistance. 

The major objective of Nutrition Programs Administration is to 

efficiently and effectively carry out the nutrition assistance programs mandated by law. This is to be accomplished by the following: (1) giving clear and consistent guidance and supervision to 

State agencies and other cooperators; (2) assisting the States and 

other cooperators by providing program, managerial, financial, and 

other advice and expertise; (3) measuring, reviewing, and analyzing 

the progress being made toward achieving program objectives; and 

(4) carrying out regular staff support functions. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $146,592,000 for 

Nutrition Programs Administration. 
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TITLE V 

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

[In thousands of dollars] 

Appropriations Transfers from 

loan accounts Total 

Appropriations, 2013 1 ......................................................................... 172,002 6,277 178,279 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................ 178,826 6,394 185,220 

Committee recommendation ................................................................ 178,826 6,394 185,220 

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

The Foreign Agricultural Service [FAS] was established March 

10, 1953, by Secretary’s Memorandum No. 1320, supplement 1. 

Public Law 83–690, approved August 28, 1954, transferred the agricultural attache ́s from the Department of State to the Foreign Agricultural Service. 

The mission of FAS overseas is to represent U.S. agricultural interests, to promote export of domestic farm products, improve world 

trade conditions, and report on agricultural production and trade 

in foreign countries. FAS staff are stationed at 98 offices around 

the world where they provide expertise in agricultural economics 

and marketing, as well as provide attache ́ services. 

FAS carries out several export assistance programs to counter 

the adverse effects of unfair trade practices by competitors on U.S. 

agricultural trade. The Export Enhancement Program uses CCCowned commodities as export bonuses to provide export enhancements to U.S. producers. The Market Access Program [MAP] conducts both generic and brand-identified promotional programs in 

conjunction with nonprofit agricultural associations and private 

firms financed through reimbursable CCC payments. 

The General Sales Manager was established pursuant to section 

5(f) of the charter of the Commodity Credit Corporation and 15 

U.S.C. 714–714p. The funds allocated to the General Sales Manager are used for conducting the following programs: (1) CCC Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM–102), including facilities financing guarantees; (2) Food for Peace; (3) section 416b Overseas 

Donations Program; (4) Market Access Program; and (5) programs 

authorized by the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act including barter, export sales of most CCC-owned commodities, export payments, and other programs as assigned to encourage and 

enhance the export of U.S. agricultural commodities. 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends $185,220,000 for the Foreign Agricultural Service, including a direct appropriation of $178,826,000. 

While the Committee has a history of supporting USDA reconstruction and stabilization activities, the Committee expects appropriated funds to be used for established FAS trade promotion, trade 

policy, trade capacity building, and food security efforts. 

Borlaug Fellows Program.—The Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000 for the Borlaug International Agricultural 

Science and Technology Fellows Program. This program provides 

training for international scientists and policymakers from selected 

developing countries. The fellows work closely with U.S. specialists 

in their fields of expertise and apply that knowledge in their home 

countries. The Committee recognizes the importance of this program in helping developing countries strengthen their agricultural 

practices and food security. 

Cochran Fellowship Program.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $5,000,000 for the Cochran Fellowship Program. The Committee encourages the Secretary to continue to provide additional 

support for the program through the Commodity Credit Corporation Emerging Markets Program. 

Food for Progress.—The Committee supports the work of the 

Food for Progress program, which increases rural incomes and enhances food security by improving agricultural productivity, supporting agribusiness development, and expanding the availability 

of financial services. The Committee encourages USDA to consider 

the work of nongovernmental organizations that are involved in 

small-scale agricultural biomass projects when issuing awards in 

the program. These types of projects may offer numerous benefits, 

from the production of biomass crops to the processing and marketing of crop and animal products. 

Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program.—Subject to 

authorization, the Committee expects the FAS to fund the Foreign 

Market Development Cooperator Program. 

Market Access Program.—Subject to authorization, the Committee continues the full mandatory funding for the Market Access 

Program and expects the Department to administer the program as 

authorized in 7 U.S.C. 5623, without changing the eligibility requirements for participation of cooperative organizations, small 

businesses, trade associations, and other entities. 

FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE I DIRECT CREDIT AND FOOD FOR PROGRESS

PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $2,730,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 2,628,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 2,730,000 

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,730,000 for 

administrative expenses to continue servicing existing Food for 

Peace title I agreements. 
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FOOD FOR PEACE TITLE II GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $1,433,106,000 

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

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,466,000,000 

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

Commodities Supplied in Connection With Dispositions Abroad 

(Title II) (7 U.S.C. 1721–1726).—Commodities are supplied without 

cost through foreign governments to combat malnutrition and to 

meet famine and other emergency requirements. Commodities are 

also supplied for nonemergencies through public and private agencies, including intergovernmental organizations. The Commodity 

Credit Corporation pays ocean freight on shipments under this 

title, and may also pay overland transportation costs to a landlocked country, as well as internal distribution costs in emergency 

situations. The funds appropriated for title II are made available 

to private voluntary organizations and cooperatives to assist these 

organizations in meeting administrative and related costs. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,466,000,000 

for Food for Peace title II grants. 

The Committee recognizes the important mission of the Food for 

Peace Program to combat hunger and malnutrition; promote broadbased equitable and sustainable development; and to foster and encourage the development of private enterprise and democratic participation in developing countries. The Committee maintains that 

the Food for Peace program shall continue to bear the primary responsibility of the United States government for international food 

aid activities. The Committee recognizes that the practice of monetization contains programmatic inefficiencies for non-emergency assistance. The fiscal year 2014 bill provides an additional 

$35,000,000 for administrative activities that allows non-governmental organizations greater flexibility for development activities. 

This represents a significant initial step in phasing out the practice 

of monetization over the next several years to ensure government 

resources are efficiently utilized. The Committee rejects the elimination of the Food for Peace Program in the President’s budget request and strongly supports the continued operation of this important program. 

The Committee directs the Administrator to submit semiannual 

reports listing the organizations that have received funding for development activities under Public Law 480 title II; the amount 

each organization received; a list of the development projects; the 

methods used for determining funding recipients; and oversight activities undertaken by USAID. 

MC GOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD

NUTRITION PROGRAM GRANTS

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $183,757,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 185,126,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 185,126,000 

1Does not reflect the March 1, 2013, sequester of funds under Public Law 112–25. 
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The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child 

Nutrition Program helps support education, child development, and 

food security for some of the world’s poorest children. The program 

provides for donations of U.S. agricultural products, as well as financial and technical assistance, for school feeding and maternal 

and child nutrition projects in low-income, food-deficit countries 

that are committed to universal education. Commodities made 

available for donation through agreements with private voluntary 

organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, and 

foreign governments may be donated for direct feeding or for local 

sale to generate proceeds to support school feeding and nutrition 

projects. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $185,126,000 for 

the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. 

COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION EXPORT LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

(EXPORT CREDIT PROGRAMS AND GSM–102) 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Guaranteed loan 

levels 1

Administrative 

expenses 

Appropriations, 2013 .......................................................................................................... 5,500,000 6,621 

Budget estimate, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 5,500,000 6,748 

Committee recommendation ............................................................................................... 5,500,000 6,748 

1 No appropriation required since export credit authorizations are permanent authority. 

In 1980, the Commodity Credit Corporation [CCC] instituted the 

Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM–102) under its charter authority. With this program, CCC guarantees, for a fee, payments 

due U.S. exporters under deferred payment sales contracts (up to 

36 months) for defaults due to commercial as well as noncommercial risks. The risk to CCC extends from the date of export to the 

end of the deferred payment period covered in the export sales contract and covers only that portion of the payments agreed to in the 

assurance agreement. Operation of this program is based on criteria which will assure that it is used only where it is determined 

that it will develop new market opportunities and maintain and expand existing world markets for U.S. agricultural commodities. The 

program encourages U.S. financial institutions to provide financing 

to those areas where the institutions would be unwilling to provide 

financing in the absence of the CCC guarantees. CCC also provides 

facilities financing guarantees. 

The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 establishes the program 

account. The subsidy costs of the CCC export guarantee programs 

are exempt from the requirement of advance appropriations of 

budget authority according to section 504(c)(2) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, Public Law 101–508. Appropriations to this 

account will be used for administrative expenses. 
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TITLE VI 

RELATED AGENCY AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

The Food and Drug Administration [FDA] is a scientific regulatory agency whose mission is to promote and protect the public 

health and safety of Americans. FDA’s work is a blend of science 

and law. The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 

2007 [FDAAA] (Public Law 110–85) reaffirmed the responsibilities 

of the FDA: to ensure safe and effective products reach the market 

to a timely way, and to monitor products for continued safety after 

they are in use. In addition, FDA is entrusted with two critical 

functions in the Nation’s war on terrorism: preventing willful contamination of all regulated products, including food, and improving 

the availability of medications to prevent or treat injuries caused 

by biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear agents. 

The FDA Foods program has the primary responsibility for assuring that the food supply, quality of foods, food ingredients and 

dietary supplements are safe, sanitary, nutritious, wholesome, and 

honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly 

labeled. The variety and complexity of the food supply has grown 

dramatically while new and more complex safety issues, such as 

emerging microbial pathogens, natural toxins, and technological innovations in production and processing, have developed. This program plays a major role in keeping the United States food supply 

among the safest in the world. 

In January 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed 

into law. This law enables FDA to better protect public health by 

strengthening the food safety system. It enables FDA to focus more 

on preventing food safety problems rather than relying primarily 

on reacting to problems after they occur. The law also provides 

FDA with new enforcement authorities designed to achieve higher 

rates of compliance with prevention- and risk-based food safety 

standards and to better respond to and contain problems when 

they do occur. The law also gives FDA important new tools to hold 

imported foods to the same standards as domestic foods and directs 

FDA to build an integrated national food safety system in partnership with State and local authorities. 

The FDA Drugs programs are comprised of four separate areas, 

Human Drugs, Animal Drugs, Medical Devices and Biologics. FDA 

is responsible for the lifecycle of products, including premarket review and postmarket surveillance of human and animal drugs, 

medical devices and biological products to ensure their safety and 

effectiveness. FDA is responsible for the lifecycle of the product, including premarket review and postmarket surveillance of human, 
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animal and biological products to ensure their safety and efficacy. 

For Human Drugs this includes assuring that all drug products 

used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease are safe 

and effective. Additional procedures include the review of investigational new drug applications; evaluation of market applications for 

new and generic drugs, labeling and composition of prescription 

and over-the-counter drugs; monitoring the quality and safety of 

products manufactured in, or imported into, the United States; 

and, regulating the advertising and promotion of prescription 

drugs. The Animal Drugs and Feeds Program ensures only safe 

and beneficial veterinary drugs, intended for the treatment and/or 

prevention of diseases in animals and the improved production of 

food-producing animals, are approved for marketing. 

The FDA Biologics program assures that blood and blood products, blood test kits, vaccines, and therapeutics are pure, potent, 

safe, effective, and properly labeled. The program inspects blood 

banks and blood processors, licenses and inspects firms collecting 

human source plasma, evaluates and licenses biologics manufacturing firms and products; lot releases licensed products; and monitors adverse events associated with vaccine immunization, blood 

products, and other biologics. 

The FDA Devices and Radiological program ensures the safety 

and effectiveness of medical devices and eliminates unnecessary 

human exposure to manmade radiation from medical, occupational, 

and consumer products. In addition, the program enforces quality 

standards under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (Public 

Law 108–365). Medical devices include thousands of products from 

thermometers and contact lenses to heart pacemakers, hearing 

aids, and MRIs. Radiological products include items such as microwave ovens and video display terminals. 

FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, 

Arkansas, serves as a specialized resource, conducting peer-review 

scientific research that provides the basis for FDA to make sound 

science-based regulatory decisions through its premarket review 

and postmarket surveillance. The research is designed to define 

and understand the biological mechanisms of action underlying the 

toxicity of products and lead to developing methods to improve assessment of human exposure, susceptibility and risk of those products regulated by FDA. 

In 2009, Congress granted FDA new authority to regulate the 

manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products. FDA 

exercises this responsibility by protecting the public health from 

the health effects of tobacco, setting scientific standards and standards for tobacco product review, conducting compliance activities to 

enforce its authority over tobacco, and conducting public education 

and outreach about the health effects of tobacco products. 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

[In thousands of dollars] 

Appropriation User fees Total 

Appropriations, 2013 ....................................................................................... 2,456,128 1,730,569 4,186,697 

Budget estimate, 2014 .................................................................................... 2,548,905 1,826,530 4,375,435 

Committee recommendation ............................................................................ 2,551,905 1,826,530 4,378,435 
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,551,905,000 

for FDA salaries and expenses. The Committee also recommends 

$760,000,000 in Prescription Drug User Fee Act user fee collections; $114,833,000 in Medical Device User Fee and Modernization 

Act user fee collections; $23,600,000 in Animal Drug User Fee Act 

user fee collections; $7,328,000 in Animal Generic Drug User Fee 

Act user fee collections; $534,000,000 in Tobacco Product user fee 

collections; $15,367,000 for food reinspection user fee collections; 

$12,925,000 for recall user fee collections; $19,318,000 in Mammography Quality Standards Act fee collections; and $12,447,000 in export and certification fees, as assumed in the President’s budget. 

The Committee recommendation includes bill language which prohibits FDA from developing, establishing, or operating any program 

of user fees authorized by 31 U.S.C. 9701. 

The Committee notes that ADUFA and AGDUFA user fees need 

to be reauthorized for fiscal year 2014. ADUFA and AGDUFA legislation is currently being negotiated by the appropriate authorizing 

committees. The Committee recommendation includes amounts 

that represent the current budget request for these fees. The Committee will follow the reauthorization of these fees and adjust the 

fee collection amounts if necessary. 

The Committee recommendation does not include proposed user 

fees for food establishment registration and inspection, food import, 

food contact notification, medical product re-inspection, cosmetics, 

and international courier imports. None of these user fee proposals 

have been authorized by Congress. The Committee will continue to 

monitor any action by the appropriate authorizing Committees regarding these proposed user fees. 

The following table reflects the Committee’s recommendations, as 

compared to the fiscal year 2013 and budget request levels: 

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee recommendation 2013 enacted 2014 request 

Centers and related field activities: 

Foods ........................................................................................... 838,422 882,817 882,817 

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition [CFSAN] ..... 258,767 266,408 266,408 

Field Activities ................................................................... 579,655 616,409 616,409 

Human Drugs .............................................................................. 461,326 465,950 465,950 

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research [CDER] ........... 336,091 339,414 339,414 

Field Activities ................................................................... 125,235 126,536 126,536 

Biologics ...................................................................................... 204,784 210,759 210,759 

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research [CBER] ..... 165,755 170,575 170,575 

Field Activities ................................................................... 39,029 40,184 40,184 

Animal Drugs .............................................................................. 132,562 141,566 141,566 

Center for Veterinary Medicine [CVM] ............................... 81,305 87,846 87,846 
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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year— Committee recommendation 2013 enacted 2014 request 

Field Activities ................................................................... 51,257 53,720 53,720 

Medical and radiological devices ............................................... 311,627 320,544 320,544 

Center for Devices and Radiological Health [CDRH] ........ 233,405 240,064 240,064 

Field Activities ................................................................... 78,222 80,480 80,480 

National Center for Toxicological Research [NCTR] ................... 57,820 59,494 62,494 

Other Activities .................................................................................... 167,970 173,111 173,111 

Rent and related activities .................................................................. 123,857 132,650 132,650 

Rental payments to GSA ...................................................................... 157,759 162,014 162,014 

Total, FDA salaries and expenses, new budget authority ..... 2,456,128 2,548,905 2,551,905 

The Committee recommendation includes the following increases: $53,451,000 for implementation of the Food Safety Modernization 

Act; $19,479,000 for medical product safety; $1,572,000 for consolidation of FDA facilities on the White Oak campus; and $21,276,000 

for necessary expenses and mandatory rental payments. 

The Committee expects FDA to continue all projects, activities, 

laboratories, and programs as included in fiscal year 2013 unless 

otherwise specified. 

Antimicrobial Drugs.—The Commissioner is directed to develop 

enhancements to FDA’s annual summary of data reported under 

Section 105 of the Animal Drug User Fee Act. To the extent possible, enhanced summaries should include information about the 

weight of antimicrobial active ingredient sold, categorized by medical importance, dosage form, marketing status, and target animals, and may include other cross-tabulations. 

Artificial Pancreas.—The Committee applauds the FDA for its 

final guidance for artificial pancreas device systems, released in 

November 2012, which provides clear and reasonable guidance for 

research and premarket reviews of such systems, which could 

transform the lives of those living with type one diabetes. The 

Committee urges the FDA to ensure that the flexible, science-based 

approach reflected in its guidance is implemented consistently in 

the Investigational Device Exemption and Premarket Approval review process and to ensure that safety and effectiveness of innovative systems can be tested without delay and improved devices can 

become available to those with type one diabetes in the near future. 

Dietary Supplements.—The Committee is aware that U.S. consumers widely use plant-derived dietary supplements, and that 

FDA inspects manufacturers and distributors that are responsible 

for ensuring that such products are not adulterated or contaminated, and do no cause harm to the consumer. The Committee believes that methods and standards are needed to verify source 

plants and ingredients and to detect toxic contaminants. The Committee encourages FDA to develop guidance for industry on such 
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methods and standards, which would enhance FDA’s ability to inspect and assess industry practices for manufacturing botanical dietary supplements. 

Drug Shortages.—The Committee is concerned with the significant number of drug shortages occurring in the U.S. and the impact it is having on patient access to needed life-saving treatments. 

Recent shortages have included sterile injectable forms of simple 

but essential nutritional elements such as calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, and zinc 

sulfate. These products are essential to providing nutrition particularly to children with serious medical conditions and a lack of supply can result in severe harm and death. 

By Executive Order, the President has instructed FDA to broaden its reporting of potential shortages and speed reviews of applications to begin or alter production of drugs in short supply. As part 

of this enhanced activity, the Committee encourages FDA to increase its communication with medical practitioners through specialty-specific list-serves and other means of targeted communications to provide information on potential shortages, the anticipated 

length time of the shortage, and options for obtaining therapies 

while drugs are in short supply. 

Additionally, the Committee directs the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] to continue the work of the FDA intra-agency Task 

Force to address drug shortages. The Task Force should continue 

to seek input from other government agencies and external stakeholders, including pediatric and other specialists, whenever necessary to more fully analyze the sources and potential responses to 

drugs shortages. 

Further, the Committee directs the Food and Drug Administration to continue to consult with the Secretary of HHS and other 

relevant agencies, including international regulatory agencies, 

about drug shortages. Important aspects of these discussions 

should include the steps international regulatory counterparts can 

take to mitigate or prevent such shortages, and relevant differences 

in regulations between those countries and the United States, and 

how those differences may impact shortages. 

Energy Drinks.—The Committee is aware that FDA has declared 

an intent to review any risks associated with consumption of energy drinks. The Committee expects FDA to conclude the review 

and report findings to the Senate Committee on Appropriations as 

soon as practicable. 

Food Safety Outreach and Technical Assistance.—The Committee 

applauds the FDA’s decision to extend the comment period for regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act [FSMA]. It is 

critical that FDA work with USDA to perform outreach and technical assistance to farmers and small businesses to help them understand the Food Safety Modernization Act and resources available to help with FSMA compliance as rules are developed and implemented. 

Food Traceability.—FDA announced two pilot projects on September 7, 2011 pursuant to section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which required pilot projects for improving product 

tracing along the food supply system and establishment of recordkeeping requirements for high-risk foods to help in tracing prod-
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ucts. The pilots were conducted by the Institute of Food Technologists, in consultation with industry sectors, USDA, State agencies and consumer groups, and the resulting report was released on 

March 4, 2013. The Committee notes that industry and government 

continue to pursue their traceability goals on separate tracks and 

with little collaboration. The Committee directs the Commissioner, 

in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create a 

science-based international food traceability initiative through a 

public-private partnership model. The initiative should include 

public and private sector stakeholders from the food industry, government, academia, solution providers and consumer groups. Furthermore, the Committee directs the Commissioner to provide a report within 180 days of enactment of this Act detailing the structure, goals, and implementation status of the initiative. 

Global Health.—The Committee encourages FDA, as resources 

allow, to expand its capacity building programs abroad to help 

build strong regulatory authorities in other nations, including regulators, industry, and other relevant stakeholders to support the development of safe and effective global health tools. Additionally, the 

Committee is aware that Chagas disease is not on the list of neglected diseases as currently defined by the FDA. The Committee 

encourages FDA to make the necessary modifications to include 

Chagas disease in its list of neglected diseases. 

Honey Labeling and Production Standards.—The Committee recognizes that honey is produced in the United States, traded internally and consumed as both a packaged food and as a food ingredient. However, there have been instances where manufacturers 

have been marketing products illegally as ‘‘honey’’ or ‘‘pure honey’’ 

that contained other ingredients. The Committee believes that 

guidance about the composition and labeling of honey is needed to 

protect consumers from misbranded honey and honey-derived products that are currently entering the U.S. market and to remind 

manufacturers of honey about the misbranding and adulteration 

provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Further, 

the Committee directs the FDA to expedite the publication of the 

draft guidance for industry on the proper labeling of honey and 

honey products. 

Hydrocodone.—The Committee strongly encourages the Food and 

Drug Administration to act without delay to complete their scientific and medical evaluation of a 14-year-old petition to reschedule hydrocodone combination products from Schedule III to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act. 

Mammography Quality Standards Act.—The Committee recommendation includes full funding as requested for implementation of the Mammography Quality Standards Act. This program 

sets national quality standards for mammography facilities, equipment, personnel and operating procedures, and has improved the 

quality of mammography and made mammograms a more reliable 

tool to detect breast cancers. 

Nanotechnology.—The Committee recognizes that FDA possesses 

the facilities and expertise to study nanotechnology at the National 

Center for Toxicological Research [NCTR] and its consolidated 

headquarters at White Oak. The Nanotechnology Regulatory 

Science Program was established within the Food and Drug Admin-
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istration Safety and Innovation Act (Public Law 112–144). The 

Committee directs the FDA to carry out the activities described in 

section 1126 of Public Law 112–144 to address issues relevant to 

the regulation of nano-enabled products, including the potential 

toxicology of such nanomaterials, the potential benefit of new 

therapies derived from nanotechnology, the effects of such nanomaterials on biological systems and the interaction of such nanomaterials with biological systems, at these facilities. Additionally, 

the Committee encourages FDA to support collaborative research 

with universities and industry on the toxicology of nanotechnology 

products and processes in accordance with the National Nanotechnology Initiative Environment, Health and Safety Research Strategy as updated in October 2011, including ensuring appropriate 

technology is available to facilitate this research. 

In connection with the expenditure of funds to upgrade the facilities at NCTR, FDA is directed to permit NCTR to enter into agreements with adjacent facilities for connection to its utilities and infrastructure at its NCTR facility such as gas, electrical, potable 

water, waste, and sewage as necessary; use or expansion of FDA’s 

infrastructure, including secure access, roadways, or parking as 

necessary; and FDA is directed to provide utility easements as necessary. 

National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy.—The Committee remains concerned over the safety of our nation’s food supply and recognizes the importance of revising and updating the National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Plan. To that end, 

FDA is encouraged to fund research that would develop in-field 

tools that can provide differential detection and accurate identification tests, including those applicable to seafood, which will assist 

in advancing food safety efforts and help provide a more secure 

food supply chain. 

Office of Cosmetics and Colors.—The Committee provides not less than $11,700,000 for cosmetics activities, including not less than 

$7,200,000 for the Office of Colors and Cosmetics [OCAC]. Funding 

provided for OCAC is for direct support of the operation, staffing, 

compliance, research and international activities performed by this 

office. The Committee further directs the Office of Colors and Cosmetics to respond by March 7, 2014, to a citizen petition setting 

safety levels for trace amounts of lead in cosmetics. Additionally, 

the Committee understands China has become the source of an increasing number of cosmetic products and ingredients being marketed to U.S. consumers. In light of China’s importance to U.S.- 

based manufacturers and consumers, the Committee recommends 

FDA establish a bilateral technical dialogue with Chinese regulators on cosmetic safety issues. 

Pediatric Device Grants.—The Committee is pleased with the 

success of the Pediatric Device Consortia Grant Program, authorized under section 620 of the Food and Drug Administration Safety 

and Innovation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–144). The program 

funds consortia to assist innovators in developing medical and surgical devices designed for the unique needs of children, needs that 

often go unmet by devices currently available on the market. The 

consortia funded by this program have assisted in the development 

of over 227 pediatric device ideas since its inception in 2009. The 
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Committee urges the FDA’s continued support of this important 

program, as the development of children’s medical devices continues to lag those manufactured for adults by several years. 

Seafood Advisory.—The Committee is concerned that despite repeated direction from Congress over the past several years, the 

FDA 2004 seafood advisory still has not been updated and made 

available to the public. The Committee understands that the advisory is now undergoing further intra-departmental review. It has 

been well over 2 years since HHS and USDA jointly released new 

dietary guidelines that communicated the nutritional benefits of 

healthy seafood consumption for pregnant women and mothers of 

young children. Commitments from the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA Commissioner 

that the revised seafood advisory would be completed in 2011 and 

2012 have been missed. As a result, pregnant women are presented 

with conflicting advice between the 2004 seafood advisory and the 

2010 dietary guidelines. The Committee directs the Commissioner 

and Secretary to personally engage to resolve all pending issues 

and authorize FDA to issue its seafood advice to pregnant women 

consistent with the latest science as soon as possible thereafter. 

Seafood Economic Integrity.—The Committee recognizes the importance of seafood to a healthy diet, but is concerned that the 

FDA does not focus sufficient attention on economic integrity 

issues, particularly with respect to mislabeling of species, weights, 

and treatment. The Committee encourages the FDA to work with 

sates and the Department of Commerce to more aggressively combat fraud in parts of the seafood industry. 

Sodium.—In 2011, FDA and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection 

Service [FSIS] issued a Federal Register notice requesting comments, research, data, and other information to better inform both 

Agencies about current and emerging practices by the private sector regarding sodium consumption practices; motivation and barriers in reducing sodium in consumers’ food intakes; and issues associated with the development of targets for sodium reduction in 

foods to promote reduction in excess sodium intake. The Committee 

directs that FDA, in coordination with FSIS, submit an analysis of 

the significance of the 2013 Institutes of Medicine [IOM] report on 

‘‘Sodium Intake in Populations’’ for broad, gradual sodium reduction efforts, within 120 days. 

Sunscreen Labeling.—The Committee is pleased that the FDA finalized regulations establishing labeling and testing requirements 

for products marketed under FDA’s monograph for over-the-counter 

sunscreen drug products. The Committee directs the FDA to work 

expeditiously to evaluate the data and information, including proposed testing protocols, submitted in response to its proposed rule 

to limit the maximum Sun Protection Factor [SPF] to ‘‘50’’ or ‘‘50+’’. 

Additionally, the Committee encourages FDA to issue a proposed 

rule to establish appropriate conditions of use for various formulations of over-the-counter sunscreen drug products, including spray 

formulations. 

Trade Facilitation and Interagency Cooperation.—The FDA Safety and Innovation Act provided FDA several new tools to meet the 

challenges of globalization. Section 713 of the Act allows FDA to require, as a condition of granting admission to a drug imported or 
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offered for import into the United States, that an importer electronically submit information demonstrating that the drug complies with applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and 

Cosmetic Act. Section 713 of the Act also authorizes FDA to establish a partnership program for highly compliant importers. Such a 

program would enable FDA to know more about highly compliant 

drug importers, incentivize greater compliance with FDA regulations, and facilitate entry of low risk products. The Committee 

strongly encourages FDA to expeditiously implement section 713 

and to keep the Committee advised on its efforts and progress in 

this regard. 

User Fees.—The Committee is aware that FDA user fee programs 

have been subjected to sequester, and is concerned because these 

user fees are not normal tax revenue. The Committee believes that 

it is important to maintain industry support for user fee programs, 

and for FDA to continue to meet negotiated performance standards. 

Therefore, the Committee encourages the Administration to reconsider the inclusion of FDA user fees when calculating sequester. 

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $5,176,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 8,788,000 

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

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

FDA maintains offices and staff in 49 States and in the District 

of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including field laboratories and specialized facilities, as well as the National Center for Toxicological 

Research complex. Repairs, modifications, improvements, and construction to FDA headquarters and field facilities must be made to 

preserve the properties, ensure employee safety, meet changing 

program requirements, and permit the agency to keep its laboratory methods up to date. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,000,000 for 

FDA buildings and facilities. This funding shall be used to upgrade 

FDA facilities and laboratories which are currently below public 

safety standards and incapable of performing agency requirements. 

INDEPENDENT AGENCY 

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2013 1 ........................................................................... $63,300,000 

Budget estimate, 2014 ........................................................................... 63,300,000 

Committee recommendation ................................................................. 63,300,000 

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

The Farm Credit Administration [FCA] is the independent agency in the executive branch of the Government responsible for the 

examination and regulation of the banks, associations, and other 

institutions of the Farm Credit System. 
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Activities of the Farm Credit Administration include the planning and execution of examinations of Farm Credit System institutions and the preparation of examination reports. FCA also establishes standards, enforces rules and regulations, and approves certain actions of the institutions. 

The administration and the institutions under its jurisdiction 

now operate under authorities contained in the Farm Credit Act of 

1971, Public Law 92–181, effective December 10, 1971. Public Law 

99–205, effective December 23, 1985, restructured FCA and gave 

the agency regulatory authorities and enforcement powers. 

The act provides for the farmer-owned cooperative system to 

make sound, adequate, and constructive credit available to farmers 

and ranchers and their cooperatives, rural residences, and associations and other entities upon which farming operations are dependent, and to modernize existing farm credit law to meet current and 

future rural credit needs. 

The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 authorized the formation of 

the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation [FAMC] to operate 

a secondary market for agricultural and rural housing mortgages. 

The Farm Credit Administration, under section 8.11 of the Farm 

Credit Act of 1971, as amended, is assigned the responsibility of 

regulating this entity and assuring its safe and sound operation. 

Expenses of the Farm Credit Administration are paid by assessments collected from the Farm Credit System institutions and by 

assessments to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The Committee recommends a limitation of $63,300,000 on administrative expenses of the Farm Credit Administration. 

Annual Report.—The Committee recognizes the importance of 

the Farm Credit System in agricultural finance, including lending 

to beginning farmers and ranchers and to farmers and ranchers 

utilizing local and regional food markets. The Committee encourages the Farm Credit Administration to provide to the Committee 

an annual report with data and analysis of the operations and 

achievements of the Farm Credit System in providing financial and 

other forms of support for farms and ranches serving emerging 

local and regional food markets, including but not limited to beginning farmers and ranchers. 
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TITLE VII 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The Committee recommends the following provisions: 

Section 701. This section makes funds available for the purchase, 

replacement, and hire of passenger motor vehicles. 

Section 702. This section gives the Secretary of Agriculture authority to transfer unobligated balances to the Working Capital 

Fund and clarifies longstanding practices associated with the Fund. 

Section 703. This section limits the funding provided in the bill 

to 1 year, unless otherwise specified. 

Section 704. This section limits negotiated indirect costs on cooperative agreements between the Department of Agriculture and 

nonprofit organizations to 10 percent. 

Section 705. This section makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for the cost of direct guaranteed loans available until expended to disburse obligations for certain Rural Development programs. 

Section 706. This section prohibits the purchase of new information technology equipment in excess of $25,000 without the prior 

approval of the Chief Information Officer. 

Section 707. This section makes funds for certain conservation 

programs available until expended to disburse certain obligations 

made in the current fiscal year. 

Section 708. This section makes certain former Rural Utilities 

Service borrowers eligible for the Rural Economic Development 

loan and grant program. 

Section 709. This section modifies matching requirements for certain research grants. 

Section 710. This section provides funds for Rural Development 

and the Farm Service Agency information technology expenses. 

Section 711. This section includes language regarding reconstituted infant formula. 

Section 712. This section includes language regarding first-class 

travel. 

Section 713. This section includes language regarding the Commodity Credit Corporation. 

Section 714. This section limits the amount of funding available 

to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of 

commodities under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. 

Section 715. This section makes funds available for the expenses 

and activities of certain advisory committees, panels, commissions, 

and task forces at the Department of Agriculture. 

Section 716. This section includes language regarding the limitation on direct costs for grants awarded by the National Institute of 

Food and Agriculture. 

Section 717. This section includes language regarding loan levels. 
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Section 718. This section includes language regarding the availability of funds for certain Department of Agriculture programs. 

Section 719. This section includes language regarding the availability of funds for certain Department of Agriculture programs. 

Section 720. This section prohibits the use of funds for user fee 

proposals that fail to provide sufficient budget impact information. 

Section 721. This section prohibits the reprogramming of funds for programs, projects, or activities in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less without the prior notification of the Committee on Appropriations. 

Section 722. This section includes language for the establishment 

of a fee under the business and industry loan program. 

Section 723. This section prohibits the Department of Agriculture 

and the Department of Health and Human Services from transmitting questions or responses as a result of the appropriations hearing process to non-Department employees. 

Section 724. This section includes language regarding prepackaged news. 

Section 725. This section requires Department of Agriculture 

agencies to provide reimbursement to other Department of Agriculture agencies for employees detailed for longer than 30 days. 

Section 726. This section provides funding for the Geographically 

Disadvantaged Farmers Program as authorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. 

Section 727. This section provides funding to carry out a program 

for hardwood trees. 

Section 728. This section includes language regarding spending 

plans. 

Section 729. This section includes language regarding unobligated balances. 

Section 730. This section includes language regarding rural housing programs. 

Section 731. This section includes language regarding servicing 

of Rural Housing Service loans. 

Section 732. This section includes language regarding the guaranteed single family housing program. 

Section 733. This section includes language regarding the Water 

Bank Program. 

Section 734. This section includes language regarding conferences. 

Section 735. This section includes language regarding the Pacific 

Basin Agricultural Research Center. 

Section 736. This section includes language regarding the Food 

Safety and Inspection Service. 
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PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY 

During fiscal year 2014, for purposes of the Balanced Budget and 

Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–177) or the 

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act 

of 1987 (Public Law 100–119), the following information provides 

the definition of the term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ for departments and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Agriculture, 

Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related 

Agencies Subcommittee. The term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ 

shall include the most specific level of budget items identified in 

the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014, and the accompanying Senate Report. 

If a sequestration order is necessary, in implementing the Presidential order, departments and agencies shall apply any percentage 

reduction required for fiscal year 2014 pursuant to the provisions 

of Public Law 99–177 or Public Law 100–119 to all items specified 

in the explanatory notes submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate in support of the fiscal year 2014 

budget estimates, as amended, for such departments and agencies, 

as modified by congressional action, and in addition: 

For the Agricultural Research Service the definition shall include 

specific research locations as identified in the explanatory notes. 

For the Natural Resources Conservation Service the definition 

shall include individual flood prevention projects as identified in 

the explanatory notes and individual operational watershed 

projects as summarized in the notes. 

For the Farm Service Agency the definition shall include individual, regional, State, district, and county offices. 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports accompanying general appropriations bills identify each recommended 

amendment which proposes an item of appropriation which is not 

made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session. 

The Committee is filing an original bill, which is not covered 

under this rule, but reports this information in the spirit of full disclosure. 

The Committee recommends funding for the following programs 

or activities which currently lack authorization for fiscal year 2014: 

Dairy Indemnity Program 

Grassroots Source Water Protection Program 

Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers 

Reforestation Program 
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Commodity 

Supplemental Food Program 

The Emergency Food Assistance Program 

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education Program 

1994 institution research grants 

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative 

Education grants for Hispanic-serving institutions 

Extension service 

Grants for insular areas 

Grants to upgrade facilities at 1890 institutions 

Integrated research, education and extension competitive 

grants program 

Value-added Agricultural Product Market Development 

Grants 

Rural Cooperative Development Grants 

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas 

Rural Microenterpreneur Assistance Program 

Rural Energy for America Program 

Rural Business Opportunity Grants 

Delta Regional Authority Grants 

Health Care Services Grant Program 

Tribal College and University Essential Community Facilities 

Multi-family Housing Revitalization Program 

Distance Learning and Telemedicine 

Access to Broadband Telecommunications Services in Rural 

Areas 

Broadband Telecommunications Grants 

Guaranteed Water and Waste Loans 

Water and Waste Revolving Loan Fund Grants 

Public Broadcasting System Grants 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 27, 2013, the 

Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill (S. 1244) 

making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food 

and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the 

fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes, provided, that the bill be subject to amendment and that the bill be 

consistent with the subcommittee funding guidance, by a recorded 

vote of 23–6, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairwoman Mikulski Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Leahy Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Harkin Mr. Alexander 

Mrs. Murray Mr. Graham 

Mrs. Feinstein Mr. Coats 

Mr. Durbin Mr. Johanns 

Mr. Johnson 

Ms. Landrieu 

Mr. Reed 

Mr. Pryor 
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Mr. Tester 

Mr. Udall 

Mrs. Shaheen 

Mr. Merkley 

Mr. Begich 

Mr. Cochran 

Ms. Collins 

Ms. Murkowski 

Mr. Kirk 

Mr. Blunt 

Mr. Moran 

Mr. Hoeven 

Mr. Boozman 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on 

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part 

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof 

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the committee.’’ 

The Committee bill as recommended contains no such provisions. 

BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL 

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

guidance 1

Amount 

in bill 

Committee 

guidance 

Amount 

in bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee guidance to 

its subcommittees of amounts for 2014: Subcommittee on 

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies: 

Mandatory ............................................................................ NA 122,905 NA 2 107,615 

Discretionary ........................................................................ 20,930 20,930 NA 2 22,140 

Security ....................................................................... .................... .................... NA NA 

Nonsecurity ................................................................. 20,930 20,930 NA NA 

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2014 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 3 118,987 

2015 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 4,338 

2016 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 890 

2017 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 92 

2018 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... ¥1,418 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2014 ......................................................................................... NA 38,796 NA 36,712 

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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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—AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS 

Production, Processing, and Marketing 

Office of the Secretary 

Office of the Secretary ......................................................................................................................................................... 4,914 5,086 5,086 ∂172 ..........................Office of Tribal Relations ..................................................................................................................................................... 485 502 502 ∂17 ..........................Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination ................................................................................................. 1,455 1,507 1,507 ∂52 ..........................Office of Advocacy and Outreach ........................................................................................................................................ 1,383 1,217 1,217 ¥166 ..........................Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration .......................................................................................................... 782 809 809 ∂27 ..........................Departmental Administration ............................................................................................................................................... 23,586 22,993 22,993 ¥593 ..........................Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations ........................................................................................... 3,764 3,897 3,897 ∂133 ..........................Office of Communications .................................................................................................................................................... 8,762 8,137 8,137 ¥625 ..........................

Total, Office of the Secretary ................................................................................................................................. 45,131 44,148 44,148 ¥983 ..........................

Executive Operations: 

Office of the Chief Economist ..................................................................................................................................... 15,575 12,854 16,854 ∂1,279 ∂4,000 National Appeals Division ........................................................................................................................................... 13,840 12,940 12,940 ¥900 ..........................Office of Budget and Program Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 8,804 11,129 9,129 ∂325 ¥2,000 

Subtotal, Executive Operations ............................................................................................................................... 38,219 36,923 38,923 ∂704 ∂2,000 

Office of the Chief Information Officer ................................................................................................................................ 42,839 44,159 44,159 ∂1,320 ..........................Office of the Chief Financial Officer ................................................................................................................................... 6,078 6,243 6,243 ∂165 ..........................Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights ............................................................................................................... 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Office of Civil Rights ........................................................................................................................................................... 22,078 21,550 21,550 ¥528 ..........................Agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments .................................................................................................. (263,988 ) (233,095 ) (233,095 ) (¥30,893 ) ..........................

Payments to GSA ......................................................................................................................................................... 170,936 164,470 164,470 ¥6,466 ..........................Department of Homeland Security .............................................................................................................................. 13,108 13,800 13,800 ∂692 ..........................Building operations and maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 50,756 54,825 54,825 ∂4,069 ..........................
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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 

Repair and renovation ................................................................................................................................................. 29,188 .......................... .......................... ¥29,188 ..........................

Hazardous materials management ...................................................................................................................................... 3,884 3,600 3,600 ¥284 ..........................Office of Inspector General .................................................................................................................................................. 86,605 89,902 89,902 ∂3,297 ..........................Office of the General Counsel .............................................................................................................................................. 43,853 45,014 47,304 ∂3,451 ∂2,290 

Office of Ethics ........................................................................................................................................................... .......................... (3,451 ) (3,451 ) (∂3,451 ) ..........................

Office of Ethics .................................................................................................................................................................... 3,313 .......................... .......................... ¥3,313 ..........................

Total, Departmental Administration ....................................................................................................................... 556,857 525,532 529,822 ¥27,035 ∂4,290 

Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics ............................................................................ 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Economic Research Service .................................................................................................................................................. 75,301 78,506 78,506 ∂3,205 ..........................National Agricultural Statistics Service ............................................................................................................................... 174,617 159,601 162,133 ¥12,484 ∂2,532 

Census of Agriculture .................................................................................................................................................. (60,808 ) (42,295 ) (44,545 ) (¥16,263 ) (∂2,250 ) 

Agricultural Research Service: 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 1,072,015 1,124,003 1,123,150 ∂51,135 ¥853 Buildings and facilities ............................................................................................................................................... .......................... 155,000 .......................... .......................... ¥155,000 

National Institute of Food and Agriculture: 

Research and education activities ............................................................................................................................. 718,636 801,140 772,794 ∂54,158 ¥28,346 Native American Institutions Endowment Fund .......................................................................................................... (11,880 ) (11,880 ) (11,880 ) .......................... ..........................Extension activities ..................................................................................................................................................... 462,968 459,037 469,399 ∂6,431 ∂10,362 Integrated activities .................................................................................................................................................... 20,900 28,129 35,317 ∂14,417 ∂7,188 Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Endowment Fund .............................................................. .......................... (10,000 ) (10,000 ) (∂10,000 ) ..........................

Total, National Institute of Food and Agriculture .................................................................................................. 1,202,504 1,288,306 1,277,510 ∂75,006 ¥10,796 

Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs ............................................................................. 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 799,595 797,601 825,754 ∂26,159 ∂28,153 
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Buildings and facilities ............................................................................................................................................... 3,089 3,175 3,175 ∂86 ..........................

Total, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ............................................................................................... 802,684 800,776 828,929 ∂26,245 ∂28,153 

Agricultural Marketing Service: 

Marketing Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 76,727 82,792 82,792 ∂6,065 ..........................

Standardization activities (user fees) NA .......................................................................................................... .......................... (64,000 ) (64,000 ) (∂64,000 ) ..........................

(Limitation on administrative expenses, from fees collected) ................................................................................... (62,592 ) (60,435 ) (60,435 ) (¥2,157 ) ..........................Funds for strengthening markets, income, and supply (Section 32): 

Permanent, Section 32 ....................................................................................................................................... 1,090,000 1,107,000 1,107,000 ∂17,000 ..........................

Marketing agreements and orders (transfer from section 32) ................................................................ (20,056 ) (20,181 ) (20,181 ) (∂125 ) ..........................

Payments to States and Possessions ......................................................................................................................... 1,295 1,363 1,363 ∂68 ..........................

Total, Agricultural Marketing Service program ...................................................................................................... 1,230,614 1,251,590 1,251,590 ∂20,976 ..........................

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration: 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 39,171 40,531 40,531 ∂1,360 ..........................Limitation on inspection and weighing services ........................................................................................................ (50,000 ) (50,000 ) (50,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety ..................................................................................................................... 789 816 816 ∂27 ..........................Food Safety and Inspection Service ..................................................................................................................................... 1,027,819 1,008,473 1,020,473 ¥7,346 ∂12,000 

Lab accreditation fees ................................................................................................................................................ (1,000 ) (1,000 ) (1,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Total, Production, Processing, and Marketing ........................................................................................................ 6,121,517 6,374,495 6,254,821 ∂133,304 ¥119,674 

Farm Assistance Programs 

Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services ........................................................................ 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Farm Service Agency: 

Salaries and expenses ................................................................................................................................................ 1,175,570 1,176,460 1,176,460 ∂890 ..........................(Transfer from Food for Peace (Public Law 480)) ...................................................................................................... (2,730 ) (2,628 ) (2,730 ) .......................... (∂102 ) (Transfer from export loans) ....................................................................................................................................... (344 ) (354 ) (354 ) (∂10 ) ..........................(Transfer from ACIF) .................................................................................................................................................... (296,718 ) (306,998 ) (306,998 ) (∂10,280 ) ..........................

Subtotal, transfers from program accounts ........................................................................................................... (299,792 ) (309,980 ) (310,082 ) (∂10,290 ) (∂102 ) Total, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................................. (1,475,362 ) (1,486,440 ) (1,486,542 ) (∂11,180 ) (∂102 ) 

State mediation grants ............................................................................................................................................... 4,251 3,782 3,782 ¥469 ..........................Grassroot source water protection program ............................................................................................................... 5,351 .......................... 6,500 ∂1,149 ∂6,500 
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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 

Dairy indemnity program ............................................................................................................................................. 100 250 250 ∂150 ..........................

Subtotal, Farm Service Agency ............................................................................................................................... 1,185,272 1,180,492 1,186,992 ∂1,720 ∂6,500 

Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund [ACIF] Program Account: 

Loan authorizations: 

Farm ownership loans: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ (462,137 ) (575,000 ) (575,000 ) (∂112,863 ) ..........................Guaranteed ....................................................................................................................................... (1,500,000 ) (2,000,000 ) (2,000,000 ) (∂500,000 ) ..........................

Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ (1,962,137 ) (2,575,000 ) (2,575,000 ) (∂612,863 ) ..........................

Farm operating loans: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ (1,021,654 ) (1,223,686 ) (1,223,686 ) (∂202,032 ) ..........................Unsubsidized guaranteed ................................................................................................................. (1,459,380 ) (1,500,000 ) (1,500,000 ) (∂40,620 ) ..........................

Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ (2,481,034 ) (2,723,686 ) (2,723,686 ) (∂242,652 ) ..........................

Emergency loans ....................................................................................................................................... (22,800 ) (34,658 ) (34,658 ) (∂11,858 ) ..........................Indian tribe land acquisition loans .......................................................................................................... (2,000 ) (2,000 ) (2,000 ) .......................... ..........................Conservation loans: 

Guaranteed ....................................................................................................................................... (150,000 ) (150,000 ) (150,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Indian Highly Fractionated Land Loans .................................................................................................... (9,769 ) (10,000 ) (10,000 ) (∂231 ) ..........................Boll weevil eradication loans .................................................................................................................... (100,000 ) (60,000 ) (100,000 ) .......................... (∂40,000 ) 

Total, Loan authorizations .................................................................................................................... (4,727,740 ) (5,555,344 ) (5,595,344 ) (∂867,604 ) (∂40,000 ) 

Loan subsidies: 

Farm ownership loans: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ 19,595 4,428 4,428 ¥15,167 ..........................

Farm operating loans: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ 56,906 67,058 67,058 ∂10,152 ..........................
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Unsubsidized guaranteed ................................................................................................................. 17,367 18,300 18,300 ∂933 ..........................

Subtotal ........................................................................................................................................ 74,273 85,358 85,358 ∂11,085 ..........................

Emergency Loans ....................................................................................................................................... 1,281 1,698 1,698 ∂417 ..........................Indian Highly Fractionated Land Loans .................................................................................................... 168 68 68 ¥100 ..........................Individual Development Account grants ................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Total, Loan subsidies ............................................................................................................................ 95,317 91,552 91,552 ¥3,765 ..........................

ACIF administrative expenses: 

Salaries and expense (transfer to FSA) .................................................................................................... 296,718 306,998 306,998 ∂10,280 ..........................Administrative expenses ............................................................................................................................ 7,706 7,920 7,920 ∂214 ..........................

Total, ACIF expenses ............................................................................................................................. 304,424 314,918 314,918 ∂10,494 ..........................Total, Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund ............................................................................................ 399,741 406,470 406,470 ∂6,729 ..........................

(Loan authorization) ..................................................................................................................... (4,727,740 ) (5,555,344 ) (5,595,344 ) (∂867,604 ) (∂40,000 ) 

Total, Farm Service Agency .................................................................................................................. 1,585,013 1,586,962 1,593,462 ∂8,449 ∂6,500 

Risk Management Agency, Administrative and operating expenses ................................................................................... 72,872 71,496 71,496 ¥1,376 ..........................

Total, Farm Assistance Programs ........................................................................................................................... 1,658,754 1,659,356 1,665,856 ∂7,102 ∂6,500 

Corporations 

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation: 

Federal crop insurance corporation fund .................................................................................................................... 9,517,433 9,502,944 9,502,944 ¥14,489 ..........................

Commodity Credit Corporation Fund: 

Reimbursement for net realized losses ...................................................................................................................... 11,018,509 12,538,880 12,538,880 ∂1,520,371 ..........................Hazardous waste management (limitation on expenses) ........................................................................................... (5,000 ) (5,000 ) (5,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Total, Corporations .................................................................................................................................................. 20,535,942 22,041,824 22,041,824 ∂1,505,882 ..........................Total, Title I, Agricultural Programs ....................................................................................................................... 28,316,213 30,075,675 29,962,501 ∂1,646,288 ¥113,174 

(By transfer) ................................................................................................................................................... (319,848 ) (330,161 ) (330,263 ) (∂10,415 ) (∂102 ) (Loan authorization) ....................................................................................................................................... (4,727,740 ) (5,555,344 ) (5,595,344 ) (∂867,604 ) (∂40,000 ) (Limitation on administrative expenses) ....................................................................................................... (117,592 ) (115,435 ) (115,435 ) (¥2,157 ) ..........................
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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 

TITLE II—CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 

Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment ............................................................................. 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Natural Resources Conservation Service: 

Conservation operations .............................................................................................................................................. 808,495 807,937 818,376 ∂9,881 ∂10,439 

Farm Security and Rural Investment program (transfer authority) .................................................................. .......................... (695,000 ) .......................... .......................... (¥695,000 ) 

Total, Public Lands Conservation operations ................................................................................................ 808,495 1,502,937 818,376 ∂9,881 ¥684,561 

Watershed rehabilitation program .............................................................................................................................. 14,302 .......................... .......................... ¥14,302 ..........................

Total, Natural Resources Conservation Service ...................................................................................................... 822,797 807,937 818,376 ¥4,421 ∂10,439 Total, Title II, Conservation Programs .................................................................................................................... 823,666 808,835 819,274 ¥4,392 ∂10,439 

TITLE III—RURAL DEVELOPMENT 

Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development ......................................................................................................... 869 898 898 ∂29 ..........................Rural Development: 

Rural development expenses: 

Salaries and expenses ....................................................................................................................................... 201,255 204,695 204,695 ∂3,440 ..........................(Transfer from RHIF) .......................................................................................................................................... (399,507 ) (417,692 ) (417,692 ) (∂18,185 ) ..........................(Transfer from RDLFP) ........................................................................................................................................ (4,318 ) (4,467 ) (4,467 ) (∂149 ) ..........................(Transfer from RETLP) ........................................................................................................................................ (33,534 ) (34,694 ) (34,694 ) (∂1,160 ) ..........................

Subtotal, Transfers from program accounts ................................................................................................. (437,359 ) (456,853 ) (456,853 ) (∂19,494 ) ..........................Total, Rural development expenses ............................................................................................................... (638,614 ) (661,548 ) (661,548 ) (∂22,934 ) ..........................
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Rural Housing Service: 

Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account: 

Loan authorizations: 

Single family direct (Sec. 502) ................................................................................................................. (875,628 ) (360,000 ) (900,000 ) (∂24,372 ) (∂540,000 ) 

Unsubsidized guaranteed ................................................................................................................. (24,000,000 ) (24,000,000 ) (24,000,000 ) .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, Single family ................................................................................................................ (24,875,628 ) (24,360,000 ) (24,900,000 ) (∂24,372 ) (∂540,000 ) 

Housing repair (Sec. 504) ......................................................................................................................... (27,195 ) (26,280 ) (26,280 ) (¥915 ) ..........................Rental housing (Sec. 515) ........................................................................................................................ (30,428 ) (28,432 ) (28,432 ) (¥1,996 ) ..........................Multi-family housing guarantees (Sec. 538) ............................................................................................ (150,000 ) (150,000 ) (150,000 ) .......................... ..........................Site Development loans (Sec. 524) ........................................................................................................... .......................... (5,000 ) (5,000 ) (∂5,000 ) ..........................Single family housing credit sales ........................................................................................................... (10,000 ) (10,000 ) (10,000 ) .......................... ..........................Self-help housing land develop. (Sec. 523) ............................................................................................. (5,000 ) .......................... (5,000 ) .......................... (∂5,000 ) Farm Labor Housing (Sec.514) ................................................................................................................. (22,347 ) (23,855 ) (23,855 ) (∂1,508 ) ..........................

Total, Loan authorizations .................................................................................................................... (25,120,598 ) (24,603,567 ) (25,148,567 ) (∂27,969 ) (∂545,000 ) 

Loan subsidies: 

Single family direct (Sec. 502) ................................................................................................................. 52,275 9,792 24,480 ¥27,795 ∂14,688 Housing repair (Sec. 504) ......................................................................................................................... 3,718 2,176 2,176 ¥1,542 ..........................Rental housing (Sec. 515) ........................................................................................................................ 10,702 6,656 6,656 ¥4,046 ..........................Farm labor housing (Sec.514) .................................................................................................................. 7,451 5,656 5,656 ¥1,795 ..........................

Total, Loan subsidies ............................................................................................................................ 74,146 24,280 38,968 ¥35,178 ∂14,688 

Farm labor housing grants ....................................................................................................................... 8,628 8,336 8,336 ¥292 ..........................RHIF administrative expenses (transfer to RD) ........................................................................................ 399,507 417,692 417,692 ∂18,185 ..........................

Total, Rural Housing Insurance Fund program .................................................................................... 482,281 450,308 464,996 ¥17,285 ∂14,688 

(Loan authorization) ..................................................................................................................... (25,120,598 ) (24,603,567 ) (25,148,567 ) (∂27,969 ) (∂545,000 ) 

Rental assistance program: 

Rental assistance (Sec. 521) ............................................................................................................................. 879,644 1,012,050 1,015,050 ∂135,406 ∂3,000 New construction (Sec. 515) .............................................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................New construction (Farm Labor Housing) ........................................................................................................... 2,919 3,000 .......................... ¥2,919 ¥3,000 

Total, Rental assistance program ................................................................................................................. 882,563 1,015,050 1,015,050 ∂132,487 ..........................

Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account: 

Rural housing voucher program ................................................................................................................................. 9,729 12,575 12,575 ∂2,846 ..........................
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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 

Multi-family housing revitalization program .............................................................................................................. 17,301 20,000 20,000 ∂2,699 ..........................

Total, Multi-family housing revitalization .............................................................................................................. 27,030 32,575 32,575 ∂5,545 ..........................

Mutual and self-help housing grants ......................................................................................................................... 29,188 10,000 25,000 ¥4,188 ∂15,000 Rural housing assistance grants ................................................................................................................................ 32,239 25,000 32,239 .......................... ∂7,239 Rural community facilities program account: 

Loan authorizations: 

Community facility: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ (2,200,000 ) (1,500,000 ) (1,500,000 ) (¥700,000 ) ..........................Guaranteed ....................................................................................................................................... (55,926 ) .......................... (59,543 ) (∂3,617 ) (∂59,543 ) 

Total, Loan authorizations ........................................................................................................... (2,255,926 ) (1,500,000 ) (1,559,543 ) (¥696,383 ) (∂59,543 ) 

Loan subsidies and grants: 

Community facility: 

Guaranteed ....................................................................................................................................... 3,775 .......................... 3,775 .......................... ∂3,775 Grants ............................................................................................................................................... 12,648 13,000 13,000 ∂352 ..........................

Rural community development initiative .................................................................................................. 5,955 .......................... 5,955 .......................... ∂5,955 Economic impact initiative grants ............................................................................................................ 5,778 .......................... 5,778 .......................... ∂5,778 Tribal college grants ................................................................................................................................. 3,278 4,000 4,000 ∂722 ..........................

Total, RCFP Loan subsidies and grants ............................................................................................... 31,434 17,000 32,508 ∂1,074 ∂15,508 Subtotal, grants and payments ............................................................................................................ 92,861 52,000 89,747 ¥3,114 ∂37,747 Total, Rural Housing Service ................................................................................................................ 1,484,735 1,549,933 1,602,368 ∂117,633 ∂52,435 

(Loan authorization) ..................................................................................................................... (27,376,524 ) (26,103,567 ) (26,708,110 ) (¥668,414 ) (∂604,543 ) 
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Rural Business-Cooperative Service: 

Rural Business Program Account: 

(Guaranteed business and industry loans) ....................................................................................................... (932,145 ) (740,700 ) (958,097 ) (∂25,952 ) (∂217,397 ) Loan subsidies and grants: 

Guaranteed business and industry subsidy ............................................................................................. 54,810 51,777 66,971 ∂12,161 ∂15,194 Grants: 

Rural business enterprise ................................................................................................................ 23,660 .......................... 24,318 ∂658 ∂24,318 Rural business opportunity .............................................................................................................. 2,189 .......................... 2,250 ∂61 ∂2,250 Delta regional authority ................................................................................................................... 2,919 .......................... 5,000 ∂2,081 ∂5,000 

Total, RBP loan subsidies and grants ........................................................................................ 83,578 51,777 98,539 ∂14,961 ∂46,762 

Rural Business and Cooperative Grants ..................................................................................................................... .......................... 55,000 .......................... .......................... ¥55,000 Rural Development Loan Fund Program Account: 

(Loan authorization) ........................................................................................................................................... (18,377 ) (18,889 ) (18,889 ) (∂512 ) ..........................Loan subsidy ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,888 4,082 4,082 ¥1,806 ..........................Administrative expenses (transfer to RD) .......................................................................................................... 4,318 4,467 4,467 ∂149 ..........................

Total, Rural Development Loan Fund ............................................................................................................ 10,206 63,549 8,549 ¥1,657 ¥55,000 

Rural Economic Development Loans Program Account: 

(Loan authorization) ........................................................................................................................................... (33,077 ) (33,077 ) (33,077 ) .......................... ..........................Limit cushion of credit interest spending ......................................................................................................... (180,000 ) (155,000 ) (180,000 ) .......................... (∂25,000 ) 

(Rescission) ............................................................................................................................................... ¥180,000 ¥155,000 ¥180,000 .......................... ¥25,000 

Rural cooperative development grants: 

Cooperative development ................................................................................................................................... 6,810 .......................... 5,800 ¥1,010 ∂5,800 Appropriate technology transfer for rural areas ................................................................................................ 2,189 2,250 2,250 ∂61 ..........................Grants to assist minority producers .................................................................................................................. 3,362 .......................... 3,000 ¥362 ∂3,000 Value-added agricultural product market development .................................................................................... 14,595 15,000 15,000 ∂405 ..........................

Total, Rural Cooperative development grants ............................................................................................... 26,956 17,250 26,050 ¥906 ∂8,800 

Rural Microenterprise Investment Program Account: 

(Loan authorization) ........................................................................................................................................... .......................... (22,444 ) (22,444 ) (∂22,444 ) ..........................Loan subsidy ...................................................................................................................................................... .......................... 1,405 1,405 ∂1,405 ..........................

Total, Rural Microenterprise Investment ....................................................................................................... .......................... 1,405 1,405 ∂1,405 ..........................

Rural Energy for America Program (Loan authorization) ........................................................................................... (13,778 ) (44,987 ) (14,583 ) (∂805 ) (¥30,404 ) 
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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 

Loan subsidy ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,308 12,340 4,000 ∂692 ¥8,340 Grants ................................................................................................................................................................. .......................... 7,401 .......................... .......................... ¥7,401 

Total, Rural Energy for America Program ..................................................................................................... 3,308 19,741 4,000 ∂692 ¥15,741 Total, Rural Business-Cooperative Service .................................................................................................... ¥55,952 ¥1,278 ¥41,457 ∂14,495 ¥40,179 

(Loan authorization) .............................................................................................................................. (997,377 ) (860,097 ) (1,047,090 ) (∂49,713 ) (∂186,993 ) 

Rural Utilities Service: 

Rural water and waste disposal program account: 

Loan authorizations: 

Direct ......................................................................................................................................................... (972,912 ) (1,200,000 ) (1,200,000 ) (∂227,088 ) ..........................Guaranteed ................................................................................................................................................ (59,660 ) .......................... (50,000 ) (¥9,660 ) (∂50,000 ) Direct loans authorized by Public Law 83–566 ....................................................................................... (40,000 ) .......................... (40,000 ) .......................... (∂40,000 ) 

Total, Loan authorization ...................................................................................................................... 1,072,572 1,200,000 1,290,000 ∂217,428 ∂90,000 

Loan subsidies and grants: 

Direct subsidy ............................................................................................................................................ 78,514 .......................... .......................... ¥78,514 ..........................Direct loans authorized by Public Law 83–566 ....................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 284 ∂284 ∂284 Guaranteed subsidy ................................................................................................................................... 632 .......................... 355 ¥277 ∂355 Water and waste revolving fund ............................................................................................................... 973 .......................... 1,000 ∂27 ∂1,000 Water well system grants ......................................................................................................................... 966 .......................... 993 ∂27 ∂993 Colonias and AK/HI/Native Americans grants .......................................................................................... 64,699 36,480 66,500 ∂1,801 ∂30,020 Water and waste technical assistance ..................................................................................................... 18,485 9,120 19,000 ∂515 ∂9,880 Circuit rider program ................................................................................................................................ 14,594 7,600 15,000 ∂406 ∂7,400 Solid waste management grants .............................................................................................................. 3,308 4,000 4,000 ∂692 ..........................High energy cost grants ............................................................................................................................ 9,730 .......................... 10,000 ∂270 ∂10,000 Water and waste disposal grants ............................................................................................................. 318,364 246,800 337,868 ∂19,504 ∂91,068 
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Total, Loan subsidies and grants ........................................................................................................ 510,265 304,000 455,000 ¥55,265 ∂151,000 

Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loans Program Account: 

Loan authorizations: 

Electric: 

Direct, 5 percent .............................................................................................................................. (100,000 ) .......................... .......................... (¥100,000 ) ..........................Direct, FFB ........................................................................................................................................ (6,500,000 ) (4,000,000 ) (5,000,000 ) (¥1,500,000 ) (∂1,000,000 ) Guaranteed underwriting .................................................................................................................. (500,000 ) .......................... (500,000 ) .......................... (∂500,000 ) 

Subtotal, Electric ......................................................................................................................... (7,100,000 ) (4,000,000 ) (5,500,000 ) (¥1,600,000 ) (∂1,500,000 ) 

Telecommunications: 

Direct, 5 percent .............................................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................Direct, Treasury rate ......................................................................................................................... (690,000 ) (690,000 ) (690,000 ) .......................... ..........................Direct, FFB ........................................................................................................................................ .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, Telecommunications ..................................................................................................... (690,000 ) (690,000 ) (690,000 ) .......................... ..........................Total, Loan authorizations ........................................................................................................... (7,790,000 ) (4,690,000 ) (6,190,000 ) (¥1,600,000 ) (∂1,500,000 ) 

Loan subsidies: 

Electric: 

Guaranteed underwriting .................................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

RETLP administrative expenses (transfer to RD) .............................................................................................. 33,534 34,694 34,694 ∂1,160 ..........................

Total, Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loans Program Account ............................................ 33,534 34,694 34,694 ∂1,160 ..........................

(Loan authorization) .............................................................................................................................. (7,790,000 ) (4,690,000 ) (6,190,000 ) (¥1,600,000 ) (∂1,500,000 ) 

Distance learning, telemedicine, and broadband program: 

Loan authorizations: 

Broadband telecommunications ................................................................................................................ (41,095 ) (63,356 ) (30,651 ) (¥10,444 ) (¥32,705 ) 

Total, Loan authorizations .................................................................................................................... (41,095 ) (63,356 ) (30,651 ) (¥10,444 ) (¥32,705 ) 

Loan subsidies and grants: 

Distance learning and telemedicine: 

Grants ............................................................................................................................................... 24,274 24,950 24,274 .......................... ¥676 

Broadband telecommunications: 

Direct ................................................................................................................................................ 3,892 8,268 4,000 ∂108 ¥4,268 Grants ............................................................................................................................................... 10,090 10,372 10,372 ∂282 ..........................
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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 

Total, Loan subsidies and grants ............................................................................................... 38,256 43,590 38,646 ∂390 ¥4,944 Total, Rural Utilities Service ........................................................................................................ 582,055 382,284 528,340 ¥53,715 ∂146,056 

(Loan authorization) ............................................................................................................ (8,903,667 ) (5,953,356 ) (7,510,651 ) (¥1,393,016 ) (∂1,557,295 ) 

Total, Title III, Rural Development Programs .............................................................................. 2,212,962 2,136,532 2,294,844 ∂81,882 ∂158,312 

(By transfer) ........................................................................................................................ (437,359 ) (456,853 ) (456,853 ) (∂19,494 ) ..........................(Loan authorization) ............................................................................................................ (37,277,568 ) (32,917,020 ) (35,265,851 ) (¥2,011,717 ) (∂2,348,831 ) 

TITLE IV—DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS 

Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services ........................................................................ 789 816 816 ∂27 ..........................Food and Nutrition Service: 

Child nutrition programs ............................................................................................................................................. 19,906,436 20,452,229 20,452,229 ∂545,793 ..........................

School breakfast program grants ...................................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................School breakfast program equipment grants .................................................................................................... 9,729 35,000 35,000 ∂25,271 ..........................Hunger-free communities grants ....................................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Total, Child nutrition programs ..................................................................................................................... 19,916,165 20,487,229 20,487,229 ∂571,064 ..........................

Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) ................................................... 6,855,196 7,141,625 7,070,415 ∂215,219 ¥71,210 Supplemental nutrition assistance program: 

(Food stamp program) ....................................................................................................................................... 74,289,135 73,382,114 73,382,114 ¥907,021 ..........................

Reserve ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 ∂2,000,000 ..........................FDPIR nutrition education ......................................................................................................................... 998 998 998 .......................... ..........................Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion ................................................................................................ .......................... 1,498 .......................... .......................... ¥1,498 National food consumption survey ............................................................................................................ .......................... 5,000 .......................... .......................... ¥5,000 
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Total, Food stamp program .................................................................................................................. 77,290,133 78,389,610 78,383,112 ∂1,092,979 ¥6,498 

Commodity assistance program: 

Commodity supplemental food program ............................................................................................................ 181,873 202,682 202,682 ∂20,809 ..........................Farmers market nutrition program .................................................................................................................... 16,100 16,548 16,548 ∂448 ..........................Emergency food assistance program ................................................................................................................. 48,063 51,401 51,401 ∂3,338 ..........................Pacific island and disaster assistance ............................................................................................................. 1,039 1,070 1,070 ∂31 ..........................

Total, Commodity assistance program .......................................................................................................... 247,075 271,701 271,701 ∂24,626 ..........................

Nutrition programs administration ............................................................................................................................. 139,619 146,592 146,592 ∂6,973 ..........................

Total, Food and Nutrition Service ........................................................................................................................... 104,448,188 106,436,757 106,359,049 ∂1,910,861 ¥77,708 Total, Title IV, Domestic Food Programs ................................................................................................................ 104,448,977 106,437,573 106,359,865 ∂1,910,888 ¥77,708 

TITLE V—FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

Foreign Agricultural Service 

Salaries and expenses ......................................................................................................................................................... 172,002 178,826 178,826 ∂6,824 ..........................

(Transfer from export loans) ....................................................................................................................................... (6,277 ) (6,394 ) (6,394 ) (∂117 ) ..........................(Transfer from Commodity Credit Corporation Fund) ................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Total, Salaries and expenses .................................................................................................................................. 178,279 185,220 185,220 ∂6,941 ..........................

Food for Peace Title I Direct Credit and Food for Progress Program Account, Administrative Expenses Farm Service 

Agency, Salaries and expenses (transfer to FSA) ........................................................................................................... 2,730 2,628 2,730 .......................... ∂102 

Food for Peace Title II Grants: 

Expenses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1,433,106 .......................... 1,466,000 ∂32,894 ∂1,466,000 

Commodity Credit Corporation Export Loans Program Account (administrative expenses): 

Salaries and expenses (Export Loans): 

General Sales Manager (transfer to FAS) .......................................................................................................... 6,277 6,394 6,394 ∂117 ..........................Farm Service Agency S&E (transfer to FSA) ...................................................................................................... 344 354 354 ∂10 ..........................

Total, CCC Export Loans Program Account ................................................................................................... 6,621 6,748 6,748 ∂127 ..........................

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition program grants ..................................................... 183,757 185,126 185,126 ∂1,369 ..........................

Total, Title V, Foreign Assistance and Related Programs ..................................................................................... 1,798,216 373,328 1,839,430 ∂41,214 ∂1,466,102 
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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 

(By transfer) ................................................................................................................................................... (6,277 ) (6,394 ) (6,394 ) (∂117 ) ..........................

TITLE VI—RELATED AGENCIES AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 

Food and Drug Administration 

Salaries and expenses, direct appropriation ....................................................................................................................... 2,456,128 2,548,905 2,551,905 ∂95,777 ∂3,000 

Prescription drug user fees ......................................................................................................................................... (718,669 ) (760,000 ) (760,000 ) (∂41,331 ) ..........................Medical device user fees ............................................................................................................................................ (97,722 ) (114,833 ) (114,833 ) (∂17,111 ) ..........................Animal drug user fees ................................................................................................................................................ (23,848 ) (23,600 ) (23,600 ) (¥248 ) ..........................Animal generic drug user fees ................................................................................................................................... (6,031 ) (7,328 ) (7,328 ) (∂1,297 ) ..........................Tobacco product user fees .......................................................................................................................................... (505,000 ) (534,000 ) (534,000 ) (∂29,000 ) ..........................Food and Feed recall user fees .................................................................................................................................. (12,925 ) (12,925 ) (12,925 ) .......................... ..........................Food Reinspection fees ............................................................................................................................................... (15,367 ) (15,367 ) (15,367 ) .......................... ..........................Human generic drug user fees ................................................................................................................................... (299,000 ) (305,996 ) (305,996 ) (∂6,996 ) ..........................Biosimilar biological products user fees .................................................................................................................... (20,242 ) (20,716 ) (20,716 ) (∂474 ) ..........................

Subtotal (including user fees) ................................................................................................................................ (4,154,932 ) (4,343,670 ) (4,346,670 ) (∂191,738 ) (∂3,000 ) 

Mammography user fees ............................................................................................................................................. (19,318 ) (19,318 ) (19,318 ) .......................... ..........................Export certification/color certification user fees ......................................................................................................... (12,447 ) (12,447 ) (12,447 ) .......................... ..........................Voluntary qualified importer program fees ................................................................................................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ..........................

Subtotal, FDA (with user fees) ............................................................................................................................... (4,186,697 ) (4,375,435 ) (4,378,435 ) (∂191,738 ) (∂3,000 ) 

FDA New User Fees (Leg. proposals): 

Food import user fees ........................................................................................................................................ .......................... (165,690 ) .......................... .......................... (¥165,690 ) Food inspections/food facility user fees ............................................................................................................ .......................... (58,936 ) .......................... .......................... (¥58,936 ) Food contact notification user fees ................................................................................................................... .......................... (4,999 ) .......................... .......................... (¥4,999 ) Reinspection fees ............................................................................................................................................... .......................... (15,043 ) .......................... .......................... (¥15,043 ) Cosmetic activities fees ..................................................................................................................................... .......................... (19,074 ) .......................... .......................... (¥19,074 ) 
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International express courier import fees .......................................................................................................... .......................... (5,692 ) .......................... .......................... (¥5,692 ) 

Subtotal, FDA new user fees (Leg Proposals) ............................................................................................... .......................... (269,434 ) .......................... .......................... (¥269,434 ) 

Buildings and facilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 5,176 8,788 11,000 ∂5,824 ∂2,212 

Total, FDA (w/user fees, including proposals) ....................................................................................................... (4,191,873 ) (4,653,657 ) (4,389,435 ) (∂197,562 ) (¥264,222 ) Total, FDA (w/enacted user fees only) ................................................................................................................... (4,191,873 ) (4,384,223 ) (4,389,435 ) (∂197,562 ) (∂5,212 ) Total, FDA (excluding user fees) ............................................................................................................................ 2,461,304 2,557,693 2,562,905 ∂101,601 ∂5,212 

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 

Farm Credit Administration (limitation on administrative expenses) ................................................................................. (63,300 ) (63,300 ) (63,300 ) .......................... ..........................

Total, Title VI, Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration ................................................................... 2,461,304 2,557,693 2,562,905 ∂101,601 ∂5,212 

TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

CCC use of permanent indefinite authority ......................................................................................................................... .......................... 50,000 .......................... .......................... ¥50,000 FDA, Salaries and expenses (Sec. 719) ............................................................................................................................... 48,646 .......................... .......................... ¥48,646 ..........................Geographic Disadvantaged farmers (Sec. 720) ................................................................................................................... 1,942 .......................... 1,996 ∂54 ∂1,996 Limit Dam Rehab (Sec. 721(1)) ........................................................................................................................................... ¥165,000 ¥165,000 ¥153,000 ∂12,000 ∂12,000 Limit Environmental Quality Incentives program (Sec. 721(2)) .......................................................................................... ¥279,000 ¥272,000 ¥272,000 ∂7,000 ..........................Limit Farmland Protection program ..................................................................................................................................... .......................... ¥35,000 .......................... .......................... ∂35,000 Limit Wildlife habitat incentives (Sec. 721(3)) ................................................................................................................... ¥9,000 ¥34,000 ¥9,000 .......................... ∂25,000 Limit Agriculture management assistance (section 1524) (Sec. 721(4)) ........................................................................... ¥5,000 ¥5,000 ¥5,000 .......................... ..........................Limit fruit and vegetable program (Sec. 722) .................................................................................................................... ¥117,000 ¥119,000 ¥119,000 ¥2,000 ..........................Section 32 (rescission) (Sec. 722) ....................................................................................................................................... ¥110,000 .......................... ¥166,000 ¥56,000 ¥166,000 Hardwood Trees (Reforestation Pilot Program) (Sec. 724) .................................................................................................. 584 .......................... 600 ∂16 ∂600 Water Bank Program ............................................................................................................................................................ .......................... .......................... 4,000 ∂4,000 ∂4,000 Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program .................................................................................................... .......................... 5,000 .......................... .......................... ¥5,000 Resource Conservation and Development (rescission) ........................................................................................................ .......................... ¥2,017 .......................... .......................... ∂2,017 Broadband Loans (rescission) (Sec. 737) ............................................................................................................................ ¥25,320 .......................... .......................... ∂25,320 ..........................Repowering Assistance (rescission) (Sec. 738) ................................................................................................................... ¥28,045 .......................... .......................... ∂28,045 ..........................Agriculture B&F (rescission) ................................................................................................................................................ .......................... .......................... ¥30,000 ¥30,000 ¥30,000 Emergency Conservation Program (Sec. 741) ...................................................................................................................... 10,799 .......................... .......................... ¥10,799 ..........................Emergency Forest Restoration (Sec. 741) ............................................................................................................................ 13,815 .......................... .......................... ¥13,815 ..........................Emergency Watershed Protection (Sec. 741) ....................................................................................................................... 63,682 .......................... .......................... ¥63,682 ..........................

Total, Title VII, General provisions ......................................................................................................................... ¥598,897 ¥577,017 ¥747,404 ¥148,507 ¥170,387 
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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 

Other Appropriations 

DISASTER RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS 2013 (PUBLIC LAW 113–2) 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

DOMESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS 

Food and Nutrition Service 

Commodity assistance program 

Emergency food assistance program (emergency) .............................................................................................................. 6,000 .......................... .......................... ¥6,000 ..........................

Office of the Secretary: Emergency Conservation 

Emergency conservation program (emergency) ................................................................................................................... 15,000 .......................... .......................... ¥15,000 ..........................Emergency watershed protection program (emergency) ...................................................................................................... 180,000 .......................... .......................... ¥180,000 ..........................Emergency forest restoration program (emergency) ............................................................................................................ 23,000 .......................... .......................... ¥23,000 ..........................

Total, Emergency Conservation activities ............................................................................................................... 218,000 .......................... .......................... ¥218,000 ..........................Total, Disaster Relief Appropriations 2013 ............................................................................................................ 224,000 .......................... .......................... ¥224,000 ..........................Total, Other Appropriations ..................................................................................................................................... 224,000 .......................... .......................... ¥224,000 ..........................Grand total .............................................................................................................................................................. 139,686,441 141,812,619 143,091,415 ∂3,404,974 ∂1,278,796 

Appropriations ................................................................................................................................................ (139,805,806 ) (141,969,636 ) (143,467,415 ) (∂3,661,609 ) (∂1,497,779 ) Emergency Appropriations ............................................................................................................................. (224,000 ) .......................... .......................... (¥224,000 ) ..........................Rescissions .................................................................................................................................................... (¥343,365 ) (¥157,017 ) (¥376,000 ) (¥32,635 ) (¥218,983 ) 

(By transfer) ............................................................................................................................................................ (763,484 ) (793,408 ) (793,510 ) (∂30,026 ) (∂102 ) (Loan authorization) ................................................................................................................................................ (42,005,308 ) (38,472,364 ) (40,861,195 ) (¥1,144,113 ) (∂2,388,831 ) (Limitation on administrative expenses) ................................................................................................................ (180,892 ) (178,735 ) (178,735 ) (¥2,157 ) ..........................
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RECAPITULATION 

Title I—Agricultural programs ............................................................................................................................................. 28,316,213 30,075,675 29,962,501 ∂1,646,288 ¥113,174 

Mandatory .................................................................................................................................................................... (21,626,042 ) (23,149,074 ) (23,149,074 ) (∂1,523,032 ) ..........................Discretionary ................................................................................................................................................................ (6,690,171 ) (6,926,601 ) (6,813,427 ) (∂123,256 ) (¥113,174 ) 

Title II—Conservation programs (discretionary) ................................................................................................................. 823,666 808,835 819,274 ¥4,392 ∂10,439 Title III—Rural development (discretionary) ....................................................................................................................... 2,212,962 2,136,532 2,294,844 ∂81,882 ∂158,312 Title IV—Domestic food programs ...................................................................................................................................... 104,448,977 106,437,573 106,359,865 ∂1,910,888 ¥77,708 

Mandatory .................................................................................................................................................................... (97,196,569 ) (98,835,341 ) (98,835,341 ) (∂1,638,772 ) ..........................Discretionary ................................................................................................................................................................ (7,252,408 ) (7,602,232 ) (7,524,524 ) (∂272,116 ) (¥77,708 ) 

Title V—Foreign assistance and related programs (discretionary) .................................................................................... 1,798,216 373,328 1,839,430 ∂41,214 ∂1,466,102 Title VI—Related agencies and Food and Drug Administration (discretionary) ................................................................ 2,461,304 2,557,693 2,562,905 ∂101,601 ∂5,212 Title VII—General provisions (discretionary) ....................................................................................................................... ¥598,897 ¥577,017 ¥747,404 ¥148,507 ¥170,387 Other Appropriations ............................................................................................................................................................ 224,000 .......................... .......................... ¥224,000 ..........................

Total ........................................................................................................................................................................ 139,686,441 141,812,619 143,091,415 ∂3,404,974 ∂1,278,796 

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