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112TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2d Session 112–494 

STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS 

APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2013 

MAY 25, 2012.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of 

the Union and ordered to be printed 

Ms. GRANGER, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

together with 

MINORITY VIEWS 

[To accompany H.R. 5857] 

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in 

explanation of the accompanying bill making appropriations for the 

Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, for 

the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. 

INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT 

Page number 

Bill Report 

Summary of the Bill ................................................................................... ........ 4 

Committee Recommendations ................................................................... ........ 4 

Title I—Department of State and Related Agency: 

Department of State: 2 6 

Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 2 6 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs .................................................. 2 7 

Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 6 12 

Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 7 12 

Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ................................ 7 13 

Representation Allowances ................................................................ 7 14 

Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials .................................... 7 14 

Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ......................... 8 15 

Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ..................... 9 16 

Repatriation Loans Program Account ............................................... 9 17 

Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ................................. 9 17 

Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 10 17 

International Organizations: 

Contributions to International Organizations .................................. 10 18 


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Bill Report 

Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ................. 11 20 

International Commissions: 

International Boundary and Water Commission, United States 

and Mexico ....................................................................................... 14 22 

American Sections, International Commissions ............................... 14 22 

International Fisheries Commissions ................................................ 15 23 

Related Agency .................................................................................... 15 23 

Broadcasting Board of Governors ............................................... 15 23 

Related Programs ................................................................................ 17 25 

The Asia Foundation ................................................................... 17 25 

United States Institute of Peace ................................................. 18 26 

Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund ....... 18 26 

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............................... 18 26 

Israeli Arab Scholarship Program .............................................. 19 27 

East-West Center ......................................................................... ........ 27 

National Endowment for Democracy ......................................... 19 27 

Other Commissions ............................................................................. 20 28 

Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage 

Abroad ....................................................................................... 20 28 

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom ............................................................................................ 20 28 

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ............... 20 29 

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China ................................................................................ 21 29 

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission ............................................................................................ 21 30 

Title II—United States Agency for International Development: 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 22 30 

Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 22 30 

Capital Investment Fund ............................................................ 24 33 

Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 24 33 

Title III—Bilateral Economic Assistance: 

Global Health Programs ..................................................................... 25 33 

Development Assistance ..................................................................... 30 38 

International Disaster Assistance ..................................................... 31 42 

Transition Initiatives .......................................................................... 31 43 

Complex Crises Fund .......................................................................... ........ 44 

Development Credit Authority ........................................................... 32 44 

Economic Support Fund ..................................................................... 34 44 

Democracy Fund ................................................................................. 35 51 

Department of State ........................................................................... 36 52 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 36 52 

United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance 

Fund .......................................................................................... 36 54 

Independent Agencies ......................................................................... 37 55 

Peace Corps .................................................................................. 37 55 

Millennium Challenge Corporation ............................................ 38 55 

Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 40 57 

African Development Foundation ............................................... 41 57 

Department of the Treasury .............................................................. 42 57 

International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................ 42 57 

Debt Restructuring ...................................................................... 42 58 

Title IV—International Security Assistance: 

Department of State ........................................................................... 42 58 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 42 58 

Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ......................................................................................... 44 63 


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Bill Report 

Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................ 45 64 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 46 65 

International Military Education and Training ........................ 46 65 

Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 47 66 

Title V—Multilateral Assistance: 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 51 69 

International Organizations and Programs ............................... 51 69 

International Financial Institutions .................................................. 52 70 

Global Environment Facility ....................................................... 52 72 

Contribution to the International Development Association ... 52 72 

Contribution to International Bank for Reconstruction and 

Development ............................................................................. 52 72 

Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund ............................. ........ 72 

Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund ............................. ........ 73 

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program ........................ 53 73 

Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank .......... 53 73 

Contribution to the Asian Development Fund .......................... 54 73 

Contribution to the Asian Development Bank .......................... 53 73 

Contribution to the African Development Fund ........................ 54 74 

Contribution to the African Development Bank ....................... 54 74 

Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development .................................................................................. 55 74 

Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance: 

Export-Import Bank of the United States ........................................ 55 75 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation ........................................ 59 76 

Trade and Development Agency ........................................................ 61 77 

Title VII—General Provisions: 61 77 

Title VIII—Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism: 

Department of State: 

Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 202 82 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs ........................................... 202 82 

Conflict Stabilization Operations ............................................... 203 83 

Office of the Inspector General ................................................... 204 83 

Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ................. 204 84 

International Organizations ............................................................... 204 84 

Contributions to International Organizations ........................... 204 84 

United States Agency for International Development: 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 205 84 

Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 205 84 

Bilateral Economic Assistance ........................................................... 205 85 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 205 85 

International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 205 85 

Transition Initiatives ................................................................... 206 85 

Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 206 85 

Department of State .................................................................... 207 88 

Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 207 88 

International Security Assistance .............................................. 207 88 

Department of State .................................................................... 207 88 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 207 88 

Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ......................................................................................... 207 89 

Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 208 89 

Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 208 89 

Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund .......................... ........ 90 

General Provisions .............................................................................. 208 90 

Title IX—Additional General Provision: 

Spending Reduction Account .............................................................. 210 91 

House of Representatives Reporting Requirements ......................... ........ 91 


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OVERVIEW 

The Committee recommendation for the fiscal year 2013 budget 

for activities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State, 

Foreign Operations, and Related Programs is $40,132,000,000 in 

new discretionary budget authority, which is $2,008,000,000, or 

five percent, below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$6,337,257,000, or fourteen percent, below the fiscal year 2013 request. In addition, the recommendation includes $8,244,517,000 in 

title VIII to support Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War 

on Terrorism (OCO/GWOT), pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the 

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, which 

is $2,958,270,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the 

same as the fiscal year 2013 request. The Committee notes that the 

total amount provided in this bill, including funds designated as 

OCO/GWOT, decreases by nine percent from the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level. 

The Committee recognizes that the economic prosperity and national security of the United States are paramount, and the programs prioritized by the Committee reflect this reality. The Committee recommendation yields savings by cutting lower-priority 

funding, and enhances oversight and transparency measures put in 

place in the fiscal year 2012 Act. The Committee recommendation, 

as detailed in the bill and accompanying report, supports the following: (1) national security programs; (2) humanitarian programs; 

(3) programs that promote democratic principles; and (4) oversight 

and management reforms. 

NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

The Committee remains focused on supporting programs that are 

critical to the national security of the United States. This commitment is clearly demonstrated by the unwavering support for Israel, 

reflected by full funding for the United States-Israel Memorandum 

of Understanding. The Committee recommendation also includes 

continued support for other critical allies, such as Jordan, and 

makes additional assistance available to help Jordan address needs 

that have arisen as a result of unrest in neighboring countries. 

Additionally, to address the immediate security needs in this 

hemisphere, the Committee recommendation restores reductions 

proposed in the request for key countries in Latin America. The 

Committee believes it is critical to continue robust support for 

counternarcotics and law enforcement efforts, as well as assistance 

for rule of law and judicial reform activities in Mexico, Colombia, 

Central America, and the Caribbean to fight drug trafficking and 

violent crime before it reaches the borders of the United States. 

The security and stability of these neighbors directly affects the 

United States. 

The Committee understands the importance of United States assistance to secure and stabilize the front-line states of Afghanistan, 

Pakistan, and Iraq. The Committee notes that in spite of a lower 

funding allocation, these countries remain a priority, and the Committee provides the necessary funding to meet the critical objectives that are closely connected to military efforts. The Committee 

is committed to applying the lessons learned from the transition in 

Iraq to the upcoming transition in Afghanistan and includes a new 


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certification requirement to ensure that funds are spent wisely, 

necessary agreements with the host government are in place, and 

security concerns are addressed. 

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS

The Committee notes that foreign assistance is an essential 

means for advancing foreign policy and national security objectives 

and that such assistance also reflects the values, generosity, and 

goodwill of the people of the United States. The Committee believes 

that even during these very difficult economic times at home, the 

most vulnerable populations around the world, those who are affected by disease, hunger, and displacement due to conflict and natural disasters, cannot be overlooked. The Committee notes that 

these conditions can threaten and destabilize countries and governments, and could undermine our national security. 

For this reason, the Committee restores some of the cuts proposed in the request to Global Health Programs and maintains the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted levels for Development Assistance and the 

Millennium Challenge Corporation. Because the Committee has 

moved away from providing supplemental appropriations, the recommendation provides refugee and disaster assistance at a level 

commensurate with the five-year average appropriation. 

PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES

The Committee notes that during this time of unprecedented political change in many countries around the world, American leadership is critical and support for democracy promotion is of the utmost importance. For this reason, the bill designates not less than 

the requested level for the promotion of democracy and provides 

the fiscal year 2012 operating level for public diplomacy efforts of 

the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors, 

including Voice of America. 

The Committee is concerned about the harassment and persecution faced by civil society around the world, and includes a prohibition on funds going directly to any foreign government that interferes with such operations. The Committee further expects the Department of State and the United States Agency for International 

Development (USAID) to support the role of civil society in democracy and governance strategies in order to hold governments accountable, spur democratic change including through free and fair 

elections, and improve the effectiveness of government institutions. 

The Committee includes new language prohibiting funds from 

being provided directly to any foreign government unless that government is sincerely committed to democratic principles and reform. 

The Committee includes a new requirement that the Secretary of 

State submit a report on how United States assistance for democracy promotion complies with the provision in the bill prohibiting 

prior approval by foreign governments for democracy, human 

rights, and governance assistance. The Committee further directs 

the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with relevant United 

States Government agencies, to submit a report to the Committees 

on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after enactment of this 

Act, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of contractors and 


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grantees in the promotion of democracy abroad, particularly in the 

area of political development. 

OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT REFORMS

The Committee takes seriously its responsibility to conduct proper oversight, and during calendar year 2012, the Subcommittee on 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs held nine hearings and member briefings to further examine the proposals included in the budget request in order to remove redundant or inefficient programs, address vulnerabilities for fraud and corruption, 

and improve transparency of assistance programs. In addition to 

receiving testimony and responses from Administration officials, 

the Committee also received written testimony from the public. Additionally, the Surveys and Investigations (S&I) staff of the Committee began three reviews, and S&I continues to provide updates 

on studies previously conducted. 

Proper management of taxpayer dollars must be a paramount 

focus of all Government agencies, and this is particularly important 

for the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies charged 

with advancing the interests of the United States around the 

world. Waste, fraud, and abuse in the programs funded in this bill 

will not be tolerated. Reflecting its commitment to oversight and 

management reforms, the Committee has maintained and strengthened provisions contained in the fiscal year 2012 bill on multi-year 

commitments, direct Government-to-Government assistance, the 

United Nations, and contributions to international financial institutions. 

The Committee terminates ten accounts and rescinds old and 

lower-priority funds for a savings of $159,700,000. The bill again 

includes a separate OCO/GWOT title to fund critical programs such 

as security assistance for Iraq and the special inspector general for 

reconstruction in Afghanistan. This bill maintains the pledge to ensure that these temporary and extraordinary costs are on a glide 

path downward by reducing OCO/GWOT appropriations by twentysix percent below fiscal year 2012 enacted level. 

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Committee recommendation for Administration of Foreign 

Affairs provides funds for the broad range of activities necessary to 

support the operations and activities of more than 260 posts in over 

180 countries. The Committee recommends a total of 

$8,733,797,000 for the Department of State’s Administration of 

Foreign Affairs activities, which is $283,689,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $1,013,979,000 below the request. Of 

the total amount provided, $8,574,897,000 is derived from generalpurpose discretionary funds and $158,900,000 is mandatory spending. 


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DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $6,550,947,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 7,068,619,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,276,051,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥792,568,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥274,896,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated Overseas Contingency Operations/ 

Global War on Terrorism (OCO/GWOT) pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act 

of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $6,276,051,000 for Dip- lomatic and Consular Programs, including up to $1,279,267,000 for 

Worldwide Security Protection (WSP). Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recommendation is $274,896,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $792,568,000 below the request. Within this total, the recommendation includes up to $1,279,267,000 for 

Worldwide Security Protection, which is $75,733,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $149,201,000 below the request 

and is available until expended. 

The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$469,386,000 for public diplomacy. The Committee continues to 

strongly support public diplomacy at the Department of State and 

expects the Secretary to include projected funding for public diplomacy in the operating plan for fiscal year 2013 required by section 

7076 of the bill including projected spending in both Human Resources and Overseas Programs categories. 

The Committee recommendation does not include the funds requested for hiring new staff above attrition in fiscal year 2013. 

The Committee recommendation also does not include the requested extension of authority for Foreign Service overseas comparability pay adjustments. The authority to grant overseas comparability pay is a matter within the jurisdiction of the authorization committee and should be considered in the context of legislation addressing the authorities and compensation rules governing 

the Foreign Service. 

Funds made available under this heading are allocated in the following manner: 

Human resources.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$2,318,106,000 for human resources, of which $216,963,000 is for 

Worldwide Security Protection. Funds in this category support 

American salaries at overseas and domestic United States diplomatic missions. 

Overseas programs.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,898,176,000 for overseas programs, which supports the operational programs of regional bureaus of the Department of State. 

Funds support the operations of United States embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic posts worldwide. 

Diplomatic policy and support.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $861,188,000 for the operational programs and management offices of the functional bureaus of the Department of State. 

Security programs.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$1,198,581,000 for security programs, of which $1,062,304,000 is 

for Worldwide Security Protection. Funds support the personnel, 

equipment and training necessary for the protection of diplomatic 


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personnel, overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic 

facilities and information. 

Fees and Transfers 

The Committee recommendation also includes language carried 

in prior years and requested for fiscal year 2013, which: (1) permits 

not to exceed $10,000,000 to be transferred to Emergencies in the 

Diplomatic and Consular Service for emergency evacuations and 

terrorism rewards; (2) provides $1,806,600 in fees collected from 

other Executive Branch agencies and $520,150 from reserves for 

use of facilities at the International Center Complex, as authorized 

by law and for development, maintenance, and security of additional properties for the use as an International Center by foreign 

governments or international organizations; (3) provides not to exceed $15,000 from reimbursements, surcharges, and fees for use of 

Blair House facilities in accordance with the State Department 

Basic Authorities Act of 1956; and (4) makes not to exceed 

$5,000,000 in fee collections available until expended for various 

activities. 

International Center, Washington, D.C.—The Committee recommendation does not include a separate appropriation account for 

the International Center, as proposed in the fiscal year 2013 budget request. Instead, the recommendation continues prior year language under this heading related to the collection of fees from 

other executive agencies and funds derived from the reserve authorized by section 5 of the International Center Act. The Committee recommendation does not include the funds requested for 

the development of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center 

property at this time. The Committee understands that the Department of State has commissioned a study of the Walter Reed property that will not be completed until later this year. The Committee urges the Department of State to work with the committees 

of jurisdiction to amend the International Center Act to authorize 

any proposed expansion. 

Border Security Program 

In addition to the funds appropriated under this heading, an estimated $1,976,337,000 will become available through authorized 

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

of which $1,366,956,000 is from the collection of Machine Readable 

Visa (MRV) fees, $48,961,000 is from the collection of Fraud Prevention fees, and $560,420,000 is from collection of Enhanced Border Security Program fees. The Committee recommendation does 

not include the requested extension of the Western Hemisphere 

Travel Initiative (WHTI) surcharge authority. The Committee understands that the extension of this authority is under consideration by the authorization committee of jurisdiction. If enacted, the 

WHTI surcharge will make available an additional $301,560,000 

for the Border Security program. This would bring the total 

amount for the program to $2,277,897,000, an increase of 

$36,914,000 above the projected fiscal year 2012 level, to address 

workload increases in the passport and visa program and the proposed security enhancements. 

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Brazil and the People’s Republic of China. The Committee notes 

that section 7076 of division I of Public Law 112–74 included language permitting the Secretary of State to develop and conduct a 

pilot program for the processing of B–1 and B–2 visas using secure 

remote videoconferencing technology as a method for conducting 

visa interviews of applicants. The Committee directs the Secretary 

of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, 

not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the status 

of a pilot program, the design, and projected completion date. In 

the event a determination has been made not to conduct a 

videoconferencing pilot program, the report should provide the reasons for such determination. 

Worldwide Security Protection 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,279,267,000 for 

Worldwide Security Protection (WSP) within the funds appropriated under this heading in this title, which is $75,733,000 below 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $149,201,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for the WSP 

costs in Afghanistan and Pakistan. 

The WSP program provides the core funding for the protection of 

life, property, and information of the Department of State. WSP 

funding supports a worldwide guard force protecting overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic facilities. More than 1,700 

diplomatic security personnel are deployed worldwide to protect 

United States Government staff and facilities. In addition, the 

WSP program appropriation supports the protection of national security information and the integrity of the Department of State’s 

network of information systems. 

Other Matters 

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq operations.—The Committee recommendation includes a total of $2,774,968,000 under this heading 

in titles I and VIII of this Act for diplomatic and security operations in the front-line states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. 

The recommendation takes into account the revised requirements 

for operations in Iraq that resulted from the Department of State’s 

initial review of the program in early 2012. The Committee understands that the Department of State is continuing to review the 

diplomatic and operational presence in the frontline states of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. The Committee expects these reviews to yield a smaller, more streamlined, operational footprint 

than was originally planned in the fiscal year 2013 budget. 

The Committee does not support the requested increase in staffing in the frontline states, other than the increases necessary to 

provide security for diplomatic and development personnel. 

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation.—The Committee 

recommendation does not include funding for the Ambassador’s 

Fund for Cultural Preservation. Furthermore, section 7077 rescinds 

$5,700,000 from unobligated funds appropriated under this heading 

in division I of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and 

Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112–74). 

Given the extremely difficult economic realities facing our country, 

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American Institute in Taiwan.—The Committee recommendation 

includes authority for the Secretary of State to transfer up to 

$15,300,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading to funds 

appropriated under the heading Payment to the American Institute 

in Taiwan. The transfer of these funds will be needed to offset the 

loss of non-immigrant visa fee revenue in the event that Taiwan 

qualifies as a Visa Waiver Program country in fiscal year 2013. 

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).—The 

Committee recommendation includes the requested level for fiscal 

year 2013 for DRL. 

The Committee encourages DRL to continue its efforts to combat 

human trafficking and exploitative labor practices overseas. 

Bureau of Energy Resources.—The Committee recommendation 

does not include the $5,400,000 and 22 new positions proposed in 

the fiscal year 2013 budget request for the Bureau of Energy Resources. 

Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO).—The Committee recommendation continues the authority provided in fiscal year 2012 

for the Secretary of State to transfer up to $35,000,000 of the funds 

appropriated under this heading to CSO. Additional funds are provided under title VIII. 

Export Control.—The Committee expects the Secretary of State 

to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the Export 

Control Reform initiative. 

Increasing diversity of the Foreign Service.—The Committee supports ongoing partnerships between the Department of State and 

community colleges and universities that focus on recruiting and 

preparing students from institutions with large minority populations for positions in the United States Foreign Service. The 

Committee directs that funding for these partnerships be done on 

a competitive basis and that the operating plan required by section 

7076 of the bill include amounts planned to support the partnerships in fiscal year 2013. 

Mass atrocities prevention.—The Committee notes the Department of State’s efforts to train relevant personnel in genocide and 

mass atrocities prevention and directs the Department of State to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations on progress in implementing this training. 

Mexico.—The Committee recognizes a need for greater economic 

engagement between the United States and Mexico and urges the 

Department of State to explore new opportunities in this area, including engagement with private sector Chief Executive Officers 

and business leaders in both countries, in order to enhance dialogue and cooperative efforts to improve economic growth, increase 

global market competitiveness, improve United States-Mexico trade 

and investment, create jobs, and raise living standards for citizens 

of both countries, within a framework that fully respects and supports national sovereignty and interests. 

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

Committee recommendation includes not less than the requested 

amount for TIP and urges the Secretary of State to post the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline and website information in all appropriate United States diplomatic and consular 

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Opportunities for Domestic Manufacturers.—The Committee directs the Department of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the USAID, to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations on manufactured products purchased by each agency, 

or which are purchased on the agency’s behalf, on a regular basis 

and are not currently manufactured in the United States. An interim report is required no later than 180 days after the date of 

enactment of this Act, with a final report due no later than 365 

days after the date of enactment of this Act. The final report shall 

also be shared with the President’s Manufacturing Council and the 

Administrator of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 

Victims of terrorism compensation.—The Committee notes that 

the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (division J of Public Law 110–161) 

included $4,000,000 under this heading for compensation of the 

families of Foreign Service members killed in terrorist bombings of 

the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, on August 7, 1998. The language of the 2008 Act 

also withheld the funds from obligation until enactment of subsequent authorizing legislation establishing the eligibility criteria 

and payment amounts. Despite several bills passing the House of 

Representatives authorizing such payments, no bill has been enacted into law and the $4,000,000 remains unobligated. The Committee again urges the Secretary of State to forward to Congress 

a legislative proposal providing for appropriate compensation to 

Department of State employees killed in terrorist attacks since 

1998 and recommends expeditious consideration of such legislation 

by the committees of jurisdiction. The Committee directs that, if 

authorized during fiscal year 2013, up to $11,200,000 of the funds 

appropriated under this heading in this Act and prior acts should 

be made available for such compensation. 

Western Hemisphere Affairs.—The Committee is aware of steps 

taken by the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs to promote 

stable democracies throughout the region through racial and ethnic 

equality initiatives, including coordinating and implementing the 

joint action plans developed with the governments of Colombia and 

Brazil. The Committee recommendation includes funds to support 

these initiatives during fiscal year 2013, including the continued 

implementation of the Brazil and Colombia joint action plans on racial equality. 

The Committee understands that the Department of State is 

working to expand educational linkages and partnerships with governments in the Western Hemisphere region, with the goal of increasing higher education exchanges between the United States 

and Latin America and the Caribbean. The Committee urges the 

Secretary of State to work to provide opportunities to students of 

disadvantaged backgrounds or historically underserved populations 

to participate in the exchange expansion initiative. The Committee 

also encourages the Department of State to secure both private and 

public sector partners to support the participation of economically 

disadvantaged students. 

Western Sahara.—The Committee is concerned about the growing acts of violence and terrorism in the Sahel region in North Africa and the rising influence of Al Qaeda across North Africa. Additionally, Al Qaeda’s growing ties with members of the Polisario, 


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residents of the Tindouf camps, and other militants in the region 

highlight the importance of redoubling diplomatic efforts to resolve 

the longstanding dispute over the Western Sahara, which can lessen the political unrest and economic crises that resulted from the 

conflict and the resolution of the protracted refugee situation in Algeria. The Committee recommends the Secretary of State treat as 

a more urgent priority a negotiated settlement to the dispute, 

based on autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty and work with the 

parties of the conflict, the United Nations High Commissioner for 

Refugees (UNHCR), and other relevant international partners to 

reach a durable solution, including a census, refugee resettlement, 

and/or voluntary repatriation. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $59,380,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 83,300,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 59,380,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥23,920,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $59,380,000 for Capital 

Investment Fund, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $23,920,000 below the request. These funds are in 

addition to an estimated $156,000,000 in expedited passport fees, 

which will be used to support the information technology modernization effort, for a total of $215,380,000 in fiscal year 2013 for 

support of the Department of State’s Information Technology Strategic Plan of the Department of State. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $61,904,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 65,622,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 60,154,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,468,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥1,750,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $60,154,000 under this 

heading for support of the oversight personnel and activities of the 

Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of State. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recommendation deletes language carried in 

prior years waiving the statutory requirement that all posts be inspected every five years. The Committee understands that this 

statutory language is under consideration by the authorizing committee of jurisdiction. 

The funds appropriated will support the audits, investigations, 

and inspections of worldwide operations and programs of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors. The Committee urges the OIG to continue the coordination of audit plans 

and activities involving Department of State operations and programs in Afghanistan and in Iraq with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) and the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR), as long as appropriate, to both ensure the development of comprehensive oversight 

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The Committee directs the OIG to coordinate with the SIGIR as 

the SIGIR transitions out of its role in Iraq to ensure that the necessary audit and investigation activities are continued into fiscal 

year 2013 and beyond. 

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $583,200,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 586,957,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 586,957,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +3,757,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $586,957,000 for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, which is $3,757,000 

above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

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

the Fulbright student and scholar exchanges, Citizen Exchanges 

and the International Visitors Program, as well as related staff and 

administrative costs. 

Within the funds appropriated under this heading, the recommendation includes: $328,461,000 for academic programs; 

$193,842,000 for professional and cultural exchanges, including not 

less than the request for the International Visitor Leadership Program and the Citizen Exchange Programs; $59,600,000 for exchanges support; and $5,054,000 for program evaluation. Section 

7076 of the bill includes a requirement that the Secretary of State 

submit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for 

funds appropriated in titles I and II of this Act. The Committee expects that such plan will include the distribution of unobligated 

balances and recoveries, as well as any transfers to this account 

from other accounts in fiscal year 2013. 

Special academic, professional and cultural exchange programs.—The Committee recommendation does not specify amounts 

for special academic, professional and cultural exchange programs, 

as was the practice in prior years. The Committee encourages the 

Secretary of State to continue support of these programs where 

consistent with strategic priorities, including Tibetan exchanges 

and fellowships, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship 

Program, the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program, and the George 

Mitchell Fellowship Program. The Committee expects that funds 

for special exchange programs will be awarded on a competitive 

basis and the planned levels for each will be included in the fiscal 

year 2013 operating plan. 

Other exchanges.—The Committee also encourages the Department of State to continue, on a competitive basis, exchange programs targeting high priority areas and grounds, including the Future Leaders Exchange programs, critical language programs, and 

programs providing overseas training in strategic languages for 

Americans. 

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taged backgrounds or historically underserved populations to participate. 

Fee limitation.—The Committee recommendation includes a limitation of not to exceed $5,000,000 on the use of fees or other payments received from or in connection with English teaching, educational advising and counseling, and exchange visitor programs as 

authorized by law. This is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and the request. 

REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $7,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 7,484,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,300,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥184,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $7,300,000 for Representation Allowances authorized by section 905 of the Foreign 

Service Act of 1980, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $184,000 below the request. These funds are used 

to reimburse Foreign Service Officers for expenditures incurred in 

their official capacities abroad in establishing and maintaining relations with officials of foreign governments and appropriate members of local communities. The Department of State is directed to 

continue the submission of a semi-annual report to the Committees 

on Appropriations containing detailed information on the allotment 

and expenditure of this appropriation. 

PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $27,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 28,200,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥1,200,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $27,000,000 for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials (PFMO), which is the same 

as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $1,200,000 below the request. 

Funds provided under the PFMO heading are used to reimburse 

local governments and communities for the extraordinary costs incurred in providing protection for international organizations, foreign missions and officials, and foreign dignitaries under certain 

circumstances. To be eligible for reimbursement under the regular 

program, the costs must be incurred in a city with 20 or more consular or diplomatic missions staffed by accredited personnel and all 

costs must be certified as eligible by the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. In addition, funds may be used for reimbursement for an extraordinary event in a jurisdiction that does 

not meet the regular program eligibility requirements, if specifically authorized. The Committee expects the Department of State 

to provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a timely basis if 

claims are fully justified. 

The Committee requests that the Department of State continue 

to submit to the Committees on Appropriations a semi-annual report on the number of claims for extraordinary protective services 

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meeting the program requirements, and the amount of unobligated 

funds available to pay such claims. 

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,537,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,637,724,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,526,200,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥111,524,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥10,800,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes a total appropriation of $1,526,200,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, which is $10,800,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and $111,524,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The recommendation designates $688,799,000 for priority worldwide security upgrades, acquisition, and construction, and 

$837,401,000 for other maintenance, construction, and operations 

costs. 

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

long-term leased properties at approximately 274 locations, and to 

lease office and functional facilities and residential units, not only 

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

The recommendation continues language carried in this Act in 

previous years that prohibits funds from being used for acquisition 

of furniture, furnishings, and generators for other departments and 

agencies. 

Capital Security Cost Sharing Program (CSCSP).—The Committee recommendation continues a provision (section 7004) requiring all agencies and departments to fully meet their capital cost 

sharing obligations under subsection (e) of section 604 of the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999, in 

order to be allocated office space or other accommodations in newly 

constructed or renovated diplomatic facilities. In addition, the recommendation continues language in section 7004, similar to that 

carried in fiscal year 2012, directing the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to determine the annual program level and agency shares in a 

manner that is proportional to the Department of State’s contribution to the CSCSP. The Committee directs that funds appropriated 

in prior Acts not be used to augment the Department of State’s 

contribution for purposes of determining the capital cost sharing 

obligation of other agencies for fiscal year 2013. 

Limitation on the New London Embassy.—Section 7006 of this 

Act continues the limitation on the use of funds, other than the 

revenues generated from real property sales located in London, 

United Kingdom, for site acquisition and mitigation, planning, design or construction of the New London Embassy and requires regular reporting on the project’s progress and cost. 

Operating plan.—Section 7076 of the bill requires the Secretary 

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plan should include all resources available to the Department in 

fiscal year 2013 for operations, maintenance, and construction, and 

an accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales for all 

projects in fiscal year 2012. 

Worldwide Security Upgrades (WSU).—The Committee recommendation includes $688,799,000 for security projects, which is 

$86,201,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same 

as the request. The funds made available for WSU projects will 

continue at a reduced pace the multi-year capital security program 

of constructing new secure replacement facilities for the Department of State’s most vulnerable embassies and consulates and providing additional compound security measures and upgrades. Much 

progress already has been made. As of the end of calendar year 

2011, 88 new facilities had been constructed under the program 

and another 41 facilities were under design or construction. Combined, these projects represent over half of the 195 facilities identified for replacement following the bombings in Nairobi and Dar es 

Salaam in 1998. The Committee expects that projects undertaken 

by this program will continue to address the security of the highest 

priority facilities. 

EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $9,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 9,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 9,300,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥200,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $9,300,000 to enable 

the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in 

the Diplomatic and Consular Service, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $200,000 below the request. Funding provided under this heading is available until expended. 

This appropriation provides resources for the Department of 

State to meet emergency requirements in the conduct of foreign affairs. Funds are available for: (1) travel and subsistence expenses 

for relocation of American employees of the United States Government and their families from troubled areas to the United States 

and/or safe-haven posts; (2) allowances granted to Department of 

State employees and their dependents evacuated to the United 

States for the convenience of the Government; and (3) payment of 

rewards for information concerning terrorist activities. 

The recommendation continues prior year language providing the 

authority to transfer up to $1,000,000 from this heading to the Repatriation Loans Program heading. This authority will ensure an 

adequate level of resources for loans to American citizens through 

the Repatriation Loans Program should additional funds be required in fiscal year 2013 due to an unanticipated increase in the 

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REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $1,447,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,447,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥353,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $1,447,000 

for the Repatriation Loans Program Account, of which $737,000 is 

for the subsidy cost of repatriation loans and $710,000 is for the 

administrative costs of the program, as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 

2671. The recommendation is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $353,000 below the request. 

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

United States. 

PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $21,108,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 37,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 21,108,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥16,092,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $21,108,000 for Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan, which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $16,092,000 below the request. The recommendation, combined with funds derived from visa 

fee revenue and other reimbursements, will support direct and indirect operating expenses. Any remaining funds will be set aside 

for special projects and consular service upgrades. 

The Taiwan Relations Act requires that programs concerning 

Taiwan be carried out by the American Institute in Taiwan and authorizes funds to be appropriated to the Secretary of State to carry 

out the provisions of the Act. The Institute administers programs 

in the areas of economic and commercial services, cultural affairs, 

travel services, and logistics. The Department of State contracts 

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

The Committee recommendation includes authority for the Sec- retary of State to transfer up to $15,300,000 of the funds appropriated under the Diplomatic and Consular Programs heading to 

funds appropriated under this heading, in the event that Taiwan 

becomes a Visa Waiver Program country in fiscal year 2013 and 

these funds are needed to cover residual consular costs that result 

from the loss of non-immigrant visa fee revenue. 

PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY

FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $158,900,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 158,900,000 

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

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

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

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

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This appropriation, which is considered mandatory for budget 

scorekeeping purposes, is authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 

1980, which provides for an appropriation to the Fund in 30 equal 

annual installments of the amount required for the unfunded liability created by new benefits, new groups of beneficiaries, or increased salaries on which benefits are computed. The Retirement 

Fund is maintained through contributions made by participants, 

matching government contributions, special government contributions (including this account), interest on investments, and voluntary contributions. 

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,449,700,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,570,005,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,310,769,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥259,236,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥138,931,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,310,769,000 for Contributions to International Organizations, which is $138,931,000 

below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $259,236,000 below 

the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for 

OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee notes that, due to the application of Public Law 

101–246 and Public Law 103–236, United States contributions are 

currently being withheld from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The funding recommendation reflects the deduction of the amounts requested for 

assessed contributions to UNESCO in fiscal years 2012 and 2013. 

Funds in this account are provided to pay assessments for United 

States membership in international organizations pursuant to treaties, conventions, or specific Acts of Congress, including the United 

Nations (UN) and affiliated agencies. 

Membership in international organizations.—The Committee 

notes that the joint explanatory statement of the conference accompanying the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112–74) requires the Secretary 

of State to conduct a review of United States membership in each 

international organization supported by this account and prioritize 

United States participation in, and funding for, each organization 

in accordance with United States policy goals. The review is also 

expected to include any recent reforms taken by the organizations. 

The Committee expects the Secretary of State to update the report 

not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act. 

The Committee expects each international organization, and the 

Department of State representatives to those organizations, to 

work to develop processes to evaluate, prioritize, and terminate 

programs. The Committee further expects efforts will be made to 

contain overall budgets by eliminating duplicative activities, excessive administrative costs, and inefficient operations. 

United Nations reform.—The Committee expects the Department 

of State and the United States Mission to the UN (USUN) to keep 

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to work in conjunction with other UN member states to achieve the 

most effective and efficient UN possible. The Committee continues 

to closely monitor the management reform efforts initiated in prior 

years to identify overlapping and outdated mandates in order to 

make the UN more efficient, accountable, and transparent. 

The Committee expects the Department of State to encourage 

and support the UN to build a strong and lasting capability to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse. The Committee directs USUN 

and the Department of State to continue to advocate for an independent Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) to improve internal controls, efficiency, and effectiveness of the UN. The Committee also expects the UN and each specialized agency to have a 

designated official to carry out an independent ethics function, and 

to provide protection from retaliation to whistleblowers who volunteer information concerning waste, fraud, or abuse within the agency. 

The Committee recommendation includes modified language in 

title VII withholding a portion of the funds for the United Nations 

or any international organization until the Secretary of State certifies that certain transparency requirements have been met. The 

Committee recommendation provides the Secretary the ability to 

waive the requirement to avert a humanitarian crisis. 

The Committee recommendation includes prior year language 

under this heading requiring that the Secretary of State report to 

the Committees on Appropriations not later than May 1, 2013, on 

any credits available to the United States from the United Nations 

Tax Equalization Fund (TEF) and provide semi-annual updates on 

the estimates of assessed costs for the current and following fiscal 

year, including offsets from available TEF credits and updated foreign currency exchange rates. 

Americans working for the United Nations.—The Committee recognizes that Americans provide many skills that can contribute to 

making the UN more efficient, effective, and accountable and encourages the Department of State to continue efforts to increase 

the number of qualified Americans employed by the UN and other 

international organizations. 

Capital Master Plan (CMP).—The Committee recommendation 

includes language prohibiting funds in this bill for the design, renovation, and construction of the UN Headquarters. The Committee 

expects USUN and the Department of State to continue to monitor 

the progress of the UN Headquarters CMP and directs the Department of State to provide an updated report to the Committees on 

Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, 

on the current status of the CMP, including its initial scope and 

costs, any modifications made or planned, and the total contributions made to date by each UN Member state. 

Operating plan.—The Committee includes language in title VII 

requiring an operating plan for Contributions to International Organizations, not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. The 

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quired under the third proviso of the Contributions to International 

Organizations account. 

United Nations regular budget.—The Committee includes language carried in prior years requiring that any proposal to increase 

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

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

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).—The Committee is deeply concerned about the credibility and effectiveness of 

the UNHRC, especially because of its disproportionate focus on 

Israel. The Committee also notes with disappointment the ascension to the UNHRC of countries with poor human rights records. 

The Committee recommendation includes modified language in title 

VII prohibiting funds to the UNHRC unless certain conditions are 

met. 

Organization of American States (OAS).—The Committee is concerned that the OAS may not be fully pursuing some of its obligations under the Inter-American Democratic Charter and directs the 

Department of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on efforts 

the United States is taking to push the OAS to uphold all aspects 

of the Charter. 

Voting practices of the United Nations.—The Committee directs 

the Department of State to continue to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment 

of this Act, on the voting practices of UN member states. 

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $1,828,182,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 2,098,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,828,182,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥270,318,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $1,828,182,000 for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, which is the 

same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $270,318,000 below 

the request. The Committee provides funding for the UN logistics 

and support package for the African Union Mission in Somalia 

under Peacekeeping Operations, instead of under this heading. 

The Committee recommendation retains language carried in the 

prior year requiring 15-day advance notice of any new or expanded 

mission, together with a statement of cost, duration, national interest, exit strategy, and source of funds. The recommendation also 

continues language stating that funds shall be made available for 

peacekeeping activities unless the Secretary of State determines 

that American manufacturers and suppliers are not being provided 

equal procurement opportunities, language making a portion of appropriations available for two fiscal years, language prohibiting 

funds for any peacekeeping mission that will involve United States 

Armed Forces under the command and control of a foreign national 

unless certain requirements have been met, and language requiring a report on any credits available from United Nations peacekeeping missions or the Tax Equalization Fund and requiring that 

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procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee 

does not include the request to make all funds under this heading 

available for two fiscal years. 

Peacekeeping cap.—The Committee recommendation does not include a requested provision to adjust the authorized level of the 

United States assessment for peacekeeping activities from 25 percent to 27.2 percent. The Committee understands that this matter 

is under review by the authorization committee of jurisdiction. 

Re-evaluating peacekeeping priorities.—The Committee urges the 

Department of State and USUN to work with the UN Department 

of Peacekeeping Operations to re-evaluate all peacekeeping activities by addressing the number of missions, limiting the scope of 

missions, reconsidering changes to mandates when political resolutions have stalled, and contemplating phase-out and withdrawal 

when mission goals have been substantially achieved. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to provide a report, not later 

than 180 days after enactment of this Act, on efforts made to address these issues. 

Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).—The Committee 

continues to support the efforts of the UN’s OIOS to identify waste, 

fraud, and abuse (including sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations), and to recommend specific reforms to ensure that such 

practices are eradicated. The Committee expects the Department of 

State to provide the necessary support to ensure that OIOS oversight is brought to bear on UN peacekeeping missions. The Committee directs the Department to request a performance report on 

the efforts of OIOS to identify waste, fraud, and abuse, and provide 

the information to the Committees on Appropriations. 

Trafficking in persons and illegal sexual exploitation.—The Committee remains concerned about cases of UN peacekeepers abusing 

the people they have been sent to protect. The Committee recommendation includes language, modified from the prior year, requiring that, prior to obligating or expending funds for any new or 

expanded peacekeeping mission, the UN has taken necessary measures to prevent UN employees, contractor personnel, and peacekeeping troops serving in the mission from trafficking in persons, 

exploiting victims of trafficking, or committing acts of illegal sexual 

exploitation or other violations of human rights, and that the UN 

bring to justice individuals who engage in such acts while participating in the peacekeeping mission, including the prosecution in 

the home countries of such individuals in connection with such 

acts. 

Operating plan.—The Committee includes language in section 

7076 requiring an operating plan for Contributions to International 

Peacekeeping Activities, not later than 30 days after enactment of 

this Act. The Committee expects the operating plan to include each 

peacekeeping mission funded and a description of any credits applied. 


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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES

AND MEXICO

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $76,175,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 77,100,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 76,175,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥925,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $76,175,000 

for International Boundary and Water Commission, United States 

and Mexico (IBWC), which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $925,000 below the request. The recommendation 

also continues the limitation on representation expenses. 

Salaries and expenses.—The Committee recommendation for Salaries and Expenses is $44,722,000, which is the same as the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $1,978,000 below the request. 

Construction.—The Committee recommendation for IBWC construction includes $31,453,000, which is the same as the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and $1,053,000 above the request. Within the 

amount provided, $1,479,000 is for the Water Quality Program, 

$24,074,000 is for the Water Quantity Program (including not less 

than $9,564,000 for Rio Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation), and $5,900,000 is for the Resource and Asset Management 

Program. 

Rio Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation.—The Committee recommendation includes funding for the Rio Grande Flood 

Control System Rehabilitation Project to continue and maintain 

levee projects along the Rio Grande River, as well as funding for 

environmental, hydrologic and hydraulic studies along the Rio 

Grande Valley, which are consistent with the projects outlined 

within the Mexican Water Treaty of 1944, Treaty Series 994. 

Cross-border sediment flow.—The Committee encourages the 

IBWC to better mitigate cross-border sediment flow from Mexico to 

the United States. Cross-border sediment flow threatens estuary 

ecosystems along the border and is an impediment to ecological 

sustainability in the border region. 

AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $11,687,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 12,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 11,687,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥513,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $11,687,000 for American Sections, International Commissions, which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $513,000 below the request. 

Funds will support United States treaty obligations regarding the 

expenses of the International Boundary Commission ($2,279,000), 

the International Joint Commission ($7,012,000), United States 

and Canada, and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission 

($2,396,000) for fiscal year 2013. 

The Committee understands the International Joint Commission 

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the Secretary of State to ensure that any new regulatory plan approved by the Commission is based upon clear, current, and indepth study, including a thorough examination of the economic impact on stakeholders of the final plan. 

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $36,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 32,800,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 32,468,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥332,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥3,832,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $32,468,000 for International Fisheries Commissions, which is $3,832,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $332,000 below the request. 

The Committee recommendation includes funds to support the 

Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and the Pacific Salmon Commission at not less than the request. The Committee intends that 

the funds made available for the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission be used only for meeting the United States obligations under 

the 1954 Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. 

Funds appropriated under this heading support the United 

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

the United States commissioners. The Commissions funded by this 

appropriation were established by treaties and agreements negotiated by the United States, ratified by the President and received 

the advice and consent of the Senate. The treaties protect access 

to shared international fisheries resources and support other vital 

economic and environmental interests. The commercial and recreational fisheries managed by these organizations generate income 

from $12 to $15 billion annually for the United States. 

The Committee recommendation includes funds for the operational costs of the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The 

Committee expects the Department of State to ensure that the 

Commission’s operational requirements, including the cost of office 

space, are met prior to initiating any new or expanded programmatic activities. 

Section 7076 of this bill includes a requirement that the Secretary of State submit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated in titles I and II of this Act. 

RELATED AGENCY 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $747,130,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 720,149,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 747,130,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +26,981,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $747,130,000 under 

this heading to carry out United States international communications activities and operations overseen by the Broadcasting Board 

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broadcasting operations and $7,030,000 is for broadcasting capital 

improvements. 

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

The Committee recommendation for International Broadcasting Operations under this heading is $740,100,000, which is the same 

as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $28,542,000 above the request. In addition, the recommendation allows a transfer of funds 

to support broadcasting to the Afghanistan/Pakistan border region 

from funds appropriated in title VIII under the Economic Support 

Fund heading and designated as OCO/GWOT. The Committee expects that the fiscal year 2013 operating plan required by section 

7076 of this Act will include the distribution of the transferred 

funds by BBG activity. 

This account funds the operating, program, and engineering costs 

of Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/ 

RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Radio and TV Marti, and the BBG. The recommendation 

also includes funding for broadcasting to Cuba under this account. 

Funds made available under the heading should be allocated in the 

following manner and are subject to the requirements of section 

7019 of this Act: 

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS 

[Budget authority in thousands of dollars] 

Program FY2013 

Request 

Committee recommendation Committee 

vs. request 

Federal: 

Voice of America ............................................................................................ $189,068 $206,164 $17,096 

Broadcasting to Cuba .................................................................................... 23,594 28,062 4,468 

International Broadcasting Bureau ............................................................... 262,802 263,193 391 

Engineering and Technical Services (non-add) ............................................ ................ [190,592] – 

BBG/IBB Operations (non-add) ...................................................................... ................ [72,601] – 

Subtotal, Federal ................................................................................... 475,464 497,419 21,955 

Independent Grantee Organizations: 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) .................................................... 92,517 93,247 730 

Radio Free Asia (RFA) .................................................................................... 35,707 41,564 5,857 

Middle East Broadcasting Networks .............................................................. 107,870 107,870 0 

Subtotal, Grantees ................................................................................ 236,094 242,681 6,587 

Total, International Broadcasting Operations ............................. 711,558 740,100 28,542 

The Committee recommendation continues a requirement that 

the BBG notify the Committees on Appropriations within 15 days 

of any determination by the Board that any of its broadcast entities 

were found to be in violation of the principles, standards, or journalistic code of ethics. 

The Committee recommendation also continues the directive to 

expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet through 

the development and use of circumvention technologies. The Committee commends BBG for its work in this area and requests that 

the operating plan required by section 7076 of the bill include 

amounts planned for internet freedom activities in fiscal year 2013. 

Broadcasting to Asia.—The Committee supports maintaining a 

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concur with the proposed cuts in VOA and RFA broadcasting to 

East Asia. The Committee directs the BBG to continue such broadcasts, including to China (Cantonese and Mandarin), Tibet, Laos, 

and Vietnam, at not less than the fiscal year 2012 levels as measured both by funding and broadcast platform hours. 

The Committee recognizes the VOA for its essential contribution 

to the public diplomacy efforts of the United States. The Committee 

encourages VOA to examine the feasibility and cost of initiating 

broadcasting in the Sindhi language in Pakistan and be prepared 

to report on its findings during the Committee’s hearings on the 

President’s fiscal year 2014 budget request. 

With the exception of the proposed enhancements for news and 

current affairs television broadcasts to Egypt, the Committee recommendation does not include the funds requested for program enhancements. The Committee will consider those enhancements during the review of the BBG’s operating plan for fiscal year 2013, if 

acceptable savings are found from other activities. 

Broadcasting to Afghanistan and Pakistan border region.—The 

Committee recommendation allows the Secretary of State to transfer funds to this heading from funds appropriated under the Economic Support Fund heading, and designated for OCO/GWOT, to 

support the extraordinary costs of both RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal 

and VOA’s Radio Deewa to ensure support of these activities at not 

less than the fiscal year 2012 level. 

Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB).—The Committee recommendation includes $28,062,000 for OCB, Radio and TV Marti, 

pursuant to the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1983 and the 

Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1990, which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2012 program level and $4,468,000 above the request. 

BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee recommendation includes $7,030,000 for broadcasting capital improvements, which is the same as the fiscal year 

2012 program level and $1,561,000 below the request. 

RELATED PROGRAMS 

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $17,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 15,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 15,400,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥1,600,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $15,400,000 for The 

Asia Foundation (TAF), which is $1,600,000 below the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

Authorized by The Asia Foundation Act of 1983, TAF operates 

programs in offices throughout Asia. TAF program priorities are 

developed in consultation with the Department of State and focus 

at the country and regional levels on building democratic institutions and improving governance, supporting policies and institutions required for open markets, increasing opportunities for women’s participation and empowerment, and encouraging stability and 

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The Committee encourages TAF to continue to seek donations 

from private foundations and corporations, competitively bid 

awards from governmental and multilateral development agencies, 

and fee-based or reimbursable agreements as a means of sustaining 

its activities, programs and offices in an environment of fiscal constraint. The Committee requests that TAF continue to include a 

summary table in its annual Congressional budget justification detailing total revenue and support by category for fiscal year 2012 

and projected for fiscal year 2013. 

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $30,589,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 37,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 37,400,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +6,811,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $37,400,000, as authorized, for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), which is 

$6,811,000 above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same 

as the request. The Committee notes that USIP received 

$8,411,000 in fiscal year 2012 from funds appropriated under this 

heading in title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee urges USIP to continue to seek competitively bid 

awards from other Federal agencies and to fully implement feebased or reimbursable agreements, where appropriate, as a means 

of sustaining its activities and programs in an environment of fiscal 

constraint. The Committee requests USIP continue to include in 

the annual Congressional budget justification information on the 

amount of funds received in fiscal year 2011 from other Federal 

agencies, and the amount of revenue generated from fees and reimbursable agreements in fiscal year 2012, and projected for fiscal 

years 2013 and 2014. 

CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $840,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 798,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 798,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥42,000 

The Committee recommendation includes the appropriation for 

fiscal year 2013 of interest and earnings from the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, as authorized by section 

633 of Public Law 108–199. Interest and earnings for fiscal year 

2013 are projected to total $798,000. 

EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $500,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 449,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 449,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥51,000 

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

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the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990. Interest and 

earnings for fiscal year 2013 are projected to total $449,000. 

ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $375,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 374,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 374,000 

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

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

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 

2013 of interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship 

Endowment Fund, as authorized by section 214 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993. Interest and 

earnings for fiscal year 2013 are projected to total $374,000. 

EAST-WEST CENTER

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $16,700,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 10,800,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥10,800,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥16,700,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the East-West Center, which is $16,700,000 below the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level and $10,800,000 below the request. 

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $117,764,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 104,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 122,764,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +18,764,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $122,764,000 for the 

National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which is an increase of 

$5,000,000 above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$18,764,000 above the request. 

Of the total, the Committee directs that $104,000,000 shall be allocated in the traditional and customary manner, as in prior years, 

to include the core institutes. 

The Committee includes section 7032, a new provision on democracy promotion that consolidates and modifies related provisions in 

current law. 

The Committee supports NED’s funding for the Parliamentary 

Forum of the Community of Democracies, including the Office of 

the Secretary General, to advance democracy and democratic institutions around the world. 

The Committee supports not less than amounts provided in fiscal 

year 2012 to train and educate Tibetans in democracy activities 

and for human right monitoring in Tibet. The Committee suggests 

that NED consult with the Department of State’s Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues on implementation of its programs related 

to Tibet. 

The President of NED is directed to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment 

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grammatic goals for each region and country, and how the planned 

use of funds will meet such goals. The Committee directs NED to 

consult with the Committees on Appropriations in advance of any 

significant deviation from the plans outlined in such report. This 

grant to the Department of State is a pass-through directly to NED 

and therefore funds under this heading shall not be subject to prior 

approval by the Department of State or USAID or to administrative or management surcharges, and minimal expenses, if any, 

should be charged to general Department of State operating expenses. Further, the NED should not be precluded from competitively bidding on other grant solicitations. 

OTHER COMMISSIONS

COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE

ABROAD

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $634,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 602,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 602,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥32,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $602,000 for Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, as authorized by section 1303 of Public Law 99–83, which is the $32,000 

below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and is the same as the request. 

The Committee directs the Commission to submit its Congressional budget justification not later than 30 days after the submission date of the President’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 

2014. All submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history 

of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a 

summary of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the request. 

UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS

FREEDOM

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $3,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 3,500,000 

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

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $3,000,000 for the 

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as 

authorized by title II of the International Religious Freedom Act of 

1998, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$500,000 below the request. 

The Commission conducts independent reviews, reports on facts 

and circumstances of violations of religious freedom abroad, and 

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The Committee directs the Commission to submit its Congressional budget justification not later than 30 days after the submission date of the President’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 

2014. All submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history 

of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a 

summary of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the request. 

COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $2,715,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 2,579,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,579,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥136,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,579,000 for Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as authorized by Public Law 94–304, which is $136,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Commission was established in 1976 to monitor the acts of 

the signatories that reflect compliance with or violation of the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation 

in Europe, with particular regard to provisions relating to human 

rights and cooperation in humanitarian fields. 

The Committee directs the Commission to submit its Congressional budget justification not later than 30 days after the submission date of the President’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 

2014. All submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history 

of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a 

summary of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the request. 

CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S

REPUBLIC OF CHINA

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $1,996,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 2,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,996,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥4,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $1,996,000 for Congressional-Executive Commission on China, as authorized by title III of 

the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $4,000 below the request. 

Created in the China Relations Act of 2000 (Public Law 106– 

286), the Commission’s mission is to monitor the Chinese government’s compliance with international human rights standards and 

to track the development of the rule of law in China. The Commission reports annually on these issues to the President and the Congressional leadership, making recommendations for policy action 

and legislation, when appropriate. 

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2014. All submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history 

of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a 

summary of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the request. 

UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW

COMMISSION

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $3,493,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 3,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,493,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥7,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $3,493,000 for United 

States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, as authorized by section 1238 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense 

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $7,000 below the request. 

The Committee recommendation continues by reference the authorities, conditions and limitations carried under this heading in 

division F of Public Law 111–117 that provide an administrative 

framework for the operations of the Commission. The Committee 

notes that the Commission has been a strong voice and important 

source of information for members of Congress, journalists, and for 

China scholars and analysts. 

Created in the National Defense Authorization Act, 2001 (Public 

Law 106–398), the Commission’s mission is to monitor, investigate, 

and assess the ‘‘national security implications of the bilateral trade 

and economic relationship’’ between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. The Commission reports annually on these 

issues to Congress, making recommendations for policy action and 

legislation when appropriate. 

The Committee directs the Commission to submit its Congressional budget justification not later than 30 days after the submission date of the President’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 

2014. All submissions shall include at minimum a five-year history 

of appropriations, the appropriations language requested, and a 

summary of both the built-in and programmatic changes recommended in the request. 

TITLE II—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

OPERATING EXPENSES

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,092,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,263,045,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,015,706,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥247,339,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥76,594,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 


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The Committee recommendation includes $1,015,706,000 for 

USAID Operating Expenses, which is $76,594,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $247,339,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Funds under this heading are provided for salaries and expenses 

of overseas and domestic employees of USAID, personal service 

contractors, and employees hired by other Federal agencies but assigned to USAID. Funds under this heading are also provided to 

support resident USAID staff overseas as well as headquarters 

staff that support field programs and manage regional and worldwide activities. 

As in fiscal year 2012, the Committee directs the Administrator 

of USAID to provide a report, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, that details the number of people employed by 

USAID, the category of employment (direct hire, personal service 

contractor, Participating Agency Service Agreement, and similar 

categories), the veteran status of direct hires employed by USAID, 

the office or overseas post to which they are assigned or detailed, 

the appropriation account used to fund the employees, specific legislative authority needed to hire the employees, and if hired by another Federal agency, the additional administrative expenses 

charged by that agency. The Committee directs that this employment report reflect data as of the end of fiscal year 2012. 

As in past years, USAID is directed to notify the Committees on 

Appropriations 15 days prior to any procurement action that involves awarding of a sole source contract or other non-competitive 

grant or contract; raising the ceiling on an existing Indefinite 

Quantity Contract (IQC); issuing a new IQC; awarding an umbrella 

grant; or raising the ceiling on an existing umbrella grant. The 

Committee expects the thresholds for notification to be the same as 

in the prior year. The Committee notes that this requirement does 

not apply for assistance in critical priority countries and assistance 

for humanitarian response or post-conflict situations. 

New programs.—The Committee includes a provision under this 

heading that makes all new programs, fellowships, and initiatives 

not previously justified in the Congressional budget justification 

subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on 

Appropriations. The Committee directs the Administrator of 

USAID to award fellowship programs on a competitive basis. 

Diversity engagement.—The Committee supports continued funding for fellowships as part of USAID’s Diversity Engagement Program and encourages USAID to provide continued funding for a fellowship program in honor of the late Donald M. Payne to support 

graduate school, professional development, and entry into USAID’s 

Foreign Service. The Committee directs that funding be provided 

on a competitive basis. The Committee recommendation includes 

continued funding for the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity for 

recruitment activities. 

Faith-based organizations.—The Committee notes the important 

role that faith-based organizations (FBOs) play in the delivery of 

foreign assistance and expects USAID to ensure compliance with 

existing Federal laws protecting the rights of FBOs, including 

rights related to employment practices, from discrimination in competing for and administering projects funded with United States 

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Innovative technologies.—The Committee recognizes the efforts of 

non-governmental organizations working in poor communities in 

developing nations that are advancing innovative technologies to 

provide long-term solutions to combat hunger and poverty. 

Procurement reform.—The Committee remains cautious about 

USAID’s rapid implementation of its procurement reform efforts. 

The Committee recommendation includes new language requiring 

the Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to issuing guidance through a Procurement Information Bulletin that changes current regulations on acquisition 

and assistance. The Committee has not included authorization language as requested for a working capital fund. The Committee 

agrees that oversight of procurement, whether local or at headquarters, should be strongly supported. 

Direct Government-to-Government assistance.—The Committee 

remains concerned about USAID’s intentions to increase funding to 

host countries for their own procurement actions. While the Committee supports efforts to develop capacity and sustainability of foreign recipient governments, the Committee remains concerned that 

USAID’s procurement goals are neither realistic nor in the best interest of the United States taxpayer. The Committee recommendation continues section 7031(a), which is intended to ensure that 

transparency, accountability, and anti-fraud measures are in place 

prior to the provision of such assistance. Specifically, the Committee disagrees with any assumption of acceptable levels of fraud 

in USAID programs. Additionally, the provision includes a new certification that the recipient country demonstrates a commitment to 

democracy and a new subsection prohibiting assistance for the purpose of paying a foreign country’s debt to multilateral development 

banks or United Nations assessments. 

Closing of missions.—USAID provides assistance to 101 countries 

worldwide and maintains an on-the-ground presence in 87 missions. The Committee encourages USAID to identify savings 

through closing missions, especially in countries where foreign assistance is no longer necessary and directs the Administrator of 

USAID to provide an estimate to the Committees on Appropriations for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 resulting from closing 

missions and identifying the location of such missions. 

Partner vetting system.—The Committee includes language in 

section 7034, modified from prior years, regarding a global partner 

vetting system. 

Security training.—The Committee recommends that security 

training be offered to all implementers of programs funded in this 

Act for the purpose of promoting democracy or civil society in a 

closed society or a state, in which the government is otherwise hostile to democratic reforms. Such implementers shall include nongovernmental organizations and their sub-grantees, as well as contractors and their subcontractors. Such training should be tailored 

to the special challenges of working within the particular state or 

region in which the entities being trained will be operating. The 

Committee recommends that costs for such security training be 

provided from funds made available under this heading. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with 

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costs associated with this training initiative. The Committee further directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID 

to jointly consult with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts 

in fiscal year 2013 to meet this goal. 

Mass atrocities prevention.—The Committee notes USAID’s efforts to train relevant personnel in genocide and mass atrocities 

prevention and directs USAID to consult with the Committees on 

Appropriations on progress implementing this training. 

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $129,700,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 134,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 129,700,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,200,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $129,700,000 for the 

Capital Investment Fund, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level and $5,200,000 below the request. Funds made available under this heading, including the obligation of collections, are 

subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on 

Appropriations. 

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $46,500,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 50,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 50,500,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +4,000,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $50,500,000 for Office 

of Inspector General, which is $4,000,000 above the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to provide 

a summary of the oversight that will be undertaken during fiscal 

year 2013 as part of its operating plan that is required in title VII 

of this Act. 

TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $8,167,860,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 7,854,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,017,711,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +163,711,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥150,149,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $8,017,711,000 for 

Global Health Programs, which is $150,149,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $163,711,000 above the request. 

The Committee includes assistance under this heading for countries previously included under Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and 

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USAID GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

The Committee recommendation includes $2,474,851,000 for 

global health programs to be directly apportioned to USAID, which 

is $150,149,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$29,149,000 below the request. 

The Committee supports the fiscal year 2012 funding level for bilateral maternal and child health, programs for vulnerable children, nutrition, malaria, and tuberculosis. The Committee does not 

support the reductions proposed for these programs in the President’s budget request. Funding for family planning and reproductive health programs is the same as the fiscal year 2008 level. 

Maternal and child health.—The Committee directs that not less 

than the fiscal year 2012 levels be provided for bilateral maternal 

and child health programs. The health of a mother is directly related to the health of her children, and the Committee is committed to maintaining an emphasis on expanding access to programs that have been proven effective in reducing maternal and 

child mortality. 

The Committee recommends that USAID implement a multi-faceted nutrition program that includes agriculture, food aid, and 

health interventions and keep the Committees on Appropriations 

updated on its progress as necessary. 

Within funds provided, the Committee also encourages USAID to 

continue supporting iodine deficiency disorder programs and vulnerable children programs, including childhood blindness and cleft 

lip/palate treatment. 

The Committee requests that USAID consult with the Committee 

on the estimated need and cost-effectiveness of a program to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, treat children with hydrocephalus, assist children affected by trauma, and support children 

with autism. 

Polio.—The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is one of the largest, most successful, public-private health initiatives ever undertaken. Funds provided under this heading will allow USAID to continue to provide critical technical and operational support for immunization and disease surveillance activities in order to capitalize 

on the historic opportunity to interrupt transmission of polio. 

Neglected tropical diseases.—The Committee notes the success by 

USAID in combating neglected tropical diseases and supports the 

continuation of these successful life-saving programs. 

Microbicides.—The Committee recommends continued support 

for microbicide development and directs the Office of the Global 

AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to coordinate with USAID, the National 

Institutes of Health, other Federal agencies, and donors in order to 

advance microbicide development and implementation. 

Vaccines.—The Committee strongly supports the Global Alliance 

for Vaccines Initiative (GAVI) and recognizes that a country’s immunization coverage rate directly relates to child mortality and 

overall development of a country. Additionally, the Committee commends the GAVI Secretariat for its commitment to a strong Office 

of Inspector General and GAVI’s efforts to post all audits on its 

web site for public accessibility. The Committee notes that prior 

funding provided in this Act has only been used for the purchase 

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The Committee expects this practice to continue. Additionally, the 

Committee directs that the United States contribution from this 

and prior acts only be available for those vaccines that have a direct impact on child survival, such as vaccines for rotavirus and 

pneumococcal. 

The Committee agrees that developing a vaccine is essential to 

the fight against HIV and malaria and encourages USAID to continue funding to support their advancement. 

Health technology.—The Committee continues to support 

USAID’s health technologies programs, including the development 

of technologies that maximize the limited resources available for 

global health and ensure that products and medicines developed for 

use in low-resource settings reach the people that need such products and medicines. 

Healthcare workforce.—The Committee directs the Administrator 

of USAID, in consultation with the Global AIDS Coordinator at the 

Department of State, to submit a comprehensive strategy, not later 

than 90 days after enactment of this Act, for increasing equitable 

access to qualified health workers in developing countries, particularly in underserved areas. 

Reproductive health/voluntary family planning.—The Committee 

recommendation includes section 7058 which provides not more 

than $461,000,000, the same as the fiscal year 2008 level, for reproductive health and voluntary family planning in this Act. This 

provision also addresses funds provided under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ for reproductive health and family planning. 

The Committee has continued prior year language that does the 

following: (1) requires that none of the funds appropriated in this 

Act, or any unobligated balances, may be made available to any organization or program, which as determined by the President, supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive 

abortion or involuntary sterilization; (2) states that funds cannot be 

used to pay for the performance of abortions as a method of family 

planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortion; 

(3) specifies that population funds shall be available only to voluntary family planning projects that offer, either directly or 

through referral, information about access to a broad range of family planning methods and services; (4) requires that in awarding 

grants for natural family planning under section 104 of the Foreign 

Assistance Act, no applicant shall be discriminated against because 

of such applicant’s religious or conscientious commitment to offer 

only natural family planning; and (5) requires the provision of accurate information related to condoms. 

The Committee includes language in section 7065 prohibiting 

funds for any foreign nongovernmental organization that promotes 

or performs abortion, except in cases of rape or incest or when the 

life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to 

term. 

Theft of drugs.—The Committee is alarmed by reports that a portion of drugs procured with bilateral and multilateral funds appropriated for global health programs were stolen by speculators and 

dealers. The Committee notes that results must be judged on delivery of life-saving medications to sick patients, not whether these 

medicines are simply provided to a central distribution point. The 

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AIDS Coordinator to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, 

not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, a strategy for 

addressing the theft of medicines, including an assessment of the 

breadth of the problem of drug theft, which drugs are stolen and 

from which countries, and specific steps taken to date to fight the 

misappropriation of drugs funded through appropriations provided 

for bilateral and multilateral activities. 

Report.—The Committee recognizes that several Federal agencies 

implement global health funding provided in this Act and directs 

the Department of State and USAID to provide a government-wide 

funding summary for fiscal year 2012, and projected for fiscal year 

2013, including funding provided in other appropriations bills, to 

the Committees on Appropriations not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act. The Committee expects the report to include 

a description of the differentiation of goals, implementing partners, 

and auditing standards for each Federal agency. 

Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia.—In fiscal year 2013, the Congressional budget justification reflected assistance requested for 

countries in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia through the Economic Support Fund, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and Global Health Programs accounts instead of under 

the Assistance to Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (AEECA) heading. The Committee recommendation does not include the AEECA 

heading and funds programs for these countries in the relevant 

program accounts. 

Department of State, Office of the United States Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) 

The Committee recommendation includes $5,542,860,000 to be 

directly apportioned to the Department of State for programs to 

prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. This level is the same as the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $192,860,000 above the request. This 

level of funding assumes $4,242,860,000 for the bilateral programs 

under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 

and $1,300,000,000 for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and 

Malaria (the Global Fund). 

In addition to funds in this paragraph, the Committee provides 

the fiscal year enacted 2012 level for HIV/AIDS programs under 

this heading that are directly apportioned to USAID. Therefore, the 

bill provides a total of $5,892,860,000 to fight HIV/AIDS. 

The Committee’s recommendation supports: a United States contribution to UNAIDS; continued investment in implementation research, including operations research and impact evaluation; efforts 

to expand prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission programs; 

and funding for pediatric HIV treatment programs in order to meet 

the targets included in the PEPFAR statute and in the PEFPAR 

five-year plan. The Committee encourages OGAC to identify new 

tools to diagnose and safely treat children living with HIV. 

Needles.—The Committee directs that no funds in fiscal year 

2013 may be used for needle exchange programs. 

Cost efficiencies.—The Committee is committed to ensuring that 

every available dollar in PEPFAR funds goes toward providing effective services. Given the now-established benefits of antiretroviral 

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tient costs for such treatment. The Committee directs OGAC to 

consult with the Committee on its efforts to achieve such savings 

not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act. 

Administrative and overhead costs.—The Committee directs 

OGAC to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the amount and percentage of administrative and overhead costs for PEPFAR funds for 

fiscal year 2012 by implementing agency. 

Media.—The Committee recommends that USAID and OGAC 

continue to support HIV-related media prevention programming, 

which can serve as an effective prevention tool. 

Reports.—The Committee directs that the Administrator of 

USAID and the Global AIDS Coordinator include in its annual report to Congress as required by Public Law 109–95, the funding 

levels for programs included in Public Law 110–293 relating to orphans and other children affected by HIV/AIDS for fiscal year 2012 

and estimated for fiscal year 2013. 

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund).—The Committee is supportive of a performance-based, 

results-oriented multilateral funding mechanism to combat HIV/ 

AIDS and other infectious diseases. The Committee commends the 

Global Fund Board for adopting the recommendations of the HighLevel Independent Review Panel on Fiduciary Controls and Oversight Mechanism (the High-Level Panel) and directs OGAC to continue to update the Committees on Appropriations on the Global 

Fund’s execution of the High-Level Panel’s recommendations 

throughout the year. 

The Committee recommendation designates that up to five percent of funds provided to the Global Fund may be used for Global 

Fund technical assistance. OGAC should continue to support efforts 

to strengthen country coordinating mechanisms and principal recipients, improve procurement and supply chains in-country, and 

increase technical capacity of implementing governments and organizations. The Committee encourages the use of the Department of 

the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance, funded through 

transferred funds, in providing procurement and budgetary specialists on a temporary basis to Global Fund countries. 

Oversight of the Global Fund remains a top priority for the Committee. The Committee continues to support the independence of 

the Office of Inspector General and continues language to withhold 

10 percent of funds provided to the Global Fund until the Secretary 

of State certifies to the Committees on Appropriations that the 

Global Fund’s Secretariat and Board have not adopted policies that 

would make the work of the Office of Inspector General less transparent or less comprehensive. 

As in past years, the Secretary of State is directed to provide a 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 

days after enactment of this Act, that contains the most recent 

Global Fund audit information, commitment and disbursement 

data, and a summary of the recipient and sub-recipient expenditures as reported to the United States Government. 

In addition to the certification required in section 7058 concerning the function and role of the Office of Inspector General, the 

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this Act and updated every six months until September 30, 2013, 

on the following: 

(1) a description of improvements made to the Global Fund’s 

financial systems and fiduciary controls for grant management 

in the prior six months; 

(2) a list of countries that tax Global Fund assistance and 

the estimated tax collected each year, by country; 

(3) the status of the United Nations Development Programme’s transition plan for each country in which it operates 

as an implementer of Global Fund grants; and 

(4) the degree of Board access to, and transparency of, internal Secretariat budgetary expenditures, including contingency 

funds and other unspecified funds used at the discretion of Secretariat personnel. 

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $2,519,950,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 2,525,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,519,950,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,550,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $2,519,950,000 for Development Assistance, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $5,550,000 below the request. 

The Committee endorses USAID’s commitment to support programs that create conditions where assistance will no longer be 

needed because countries have become financially independent and, 

therefore, encourages USAID to demonstrate where and how this 

goal is being achieved. The Committee supports USAID’s proposal 

to focus Development Assistance in countries that demonstrate a 

commitment to improving transparent, accountable, and responsible governance, where United States assistance is most likely to 

produce significant and sustainable development results. The Committee urges USAID to ensure that its assistance does not compete 

with emerging small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local economies in recipient countries, and instead works to strengthen them. 

The Committee expects the Department of State and USAID to ensure programs and policies for learning, evaluation, and research 

include assessments of organizations implementing United States 

foreign assistance and directs the Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on these efforts. 

Agriculture 

The Committee supports the goals of the Feed the Future Initiative and notes that funds should support food security and agriculture development programs. These investments are expected to 

enhance stability in fragile areas, reduce dependence on foreign 

aid, and increase goodwill toward the United States. The Committee notes the important role of agriculture research in food security and supports the budget request for Collaborative Research 

Support Programs (CRSPs). The Committee understands that 

USAID has supported efforts to ensure the long-term productivity 

of global agriculture by conserving and making available key collections of diverse crops and the Committee supports continuing these 

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Spend plan.—Pursuant to title VII, the Administrator of USAID 

is required to submit a spend plan on food security and agriculture 

development detailing the proposed use of funds by account, office, 

and country, prior to funds being obligated. The spend plan should 

also specify any funds to be transferred to other agencies or international financial institutions and for what purpose. 

Economic Growth 

Cooperative development programs.—The Committee recognizes 

the important role that cooperatives and credit unions play in overseas development assistance programs and directs USAID to provide $10,000,000 to these programs. 

Microfinance.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$265,000,000 in this Act for microenterprise and microfinance development programs. The Committee notes the successful track 

record of microfinance programs and directs that funds be targeted 

to the poor, especially women. The Committee encourages investment in a variety of financial services that allows the poor to save, 

borrow, and access insurance, remittances, and other key services. 

The Committee urges the Administration to prioritize investment 

in microfinance in sub-Saharan Africa and directs USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to focus existing resources for this program. As required by section 251(c) of 

the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, USAID is to target half of all 

microfinance and microenterprise funds to the very poor, defined as 

those living on less than $1.25 a day. For the purposes of conducting poverty assessments for microenterprise and microfinance 

programs, USAID may certify for use external poverty assessment 

tools if determined to be commensurate with its current poverty 

survey tools. The Committee supports the efforts of the Department of State to promote and preserve the independence of civil society and private enterprise in Bangladesh, including the banking 

sector. 

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).—The Committee 

notes that several countries are negotiating with the Administration on second compacts with the MCC. MCC compacts are intended to be a catalyst for change in poorer countries helping to lay 

the groundwork for the private sector to increase investments and 

thereby generate long-term economic growth. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment 

of this Act, on the efforts USAID is taking to graduate MCC’s second compact countries from official development assistance and 

provide an estimate of potential savings. 

Trade capacity building.—The Committee continues to support 

labor and environment capacity building activities related to the 

free trade agreements with the countries of Central America, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to ensure that United 

States workers and businesses can compete on a level playing field. 

Education 

American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA).—The Committee recommendation includes $23,000,000 for the American 

Schools and Hospitals Abroad program, which is the same as the 

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portant contributions made by institutions funded by this program, 

particularly its programs in Africa and the Middle East. The Committee endorses ASHA support for new applicants that demonstrate the best of American ideas and practices in the regions 

they serve. The Committee expects ASHA funds to continue to be 

allocated through an open and competitive process. 

Basic education.—The Committee believes education should be a 

key component of the United States Government strategy in developing countries. An educated citizenry will result in sustained economic growth, strengthened democratic institutions, the empowerment of women and girls, and decreased extremism. The Committee recommendation includes a total of $800,000,000 for basic 

education programs in this Act, which is the same as the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level, of which $260,000,000 is provided under 

this heading. The Committee encourages USAID to prioritize the 

special needs of girls’ education and schools in conflict or post-conflict settings. Given education’s importance to achieving the goals 

of presidential initiatives and other objectives of the United States, 

the Committee believes that basic education should be identified as 

a core development objective and considered an agency priority for 

budget and strategy. 

The Committee believes that schools can be centers of learning 

and development for an entire community and expects that programs in other sectors should be integrated with schools and educational programs as much as possible. USAID should prioritize 

technical assistance for local governments to foster communities of 

learning and should encourage recipient countries and other donors 

to pursue comprehensive development efforts to support these programs. USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on this initiative on a regular basis. 

The Committee supports United States participation in the Global Partnership for Education and has provided authority to USAID 

to make a contribution to the Partnership in fiscal year 2013. The 

Committee has taken this contribution into account in its consideration of resources under title III of this Act and directs USAID to 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days 

after enactment of this Act, on the planned uses of this contribution. As part of the report, the Committee directs USAID to include 

progress toward the development of a performance-based financing 

system based on mutual accountability between donors and recipients for achieving measurable results in access and quality; and efforts to expand civil society participation in the Partnership’s governance. 

University programs.—The Committee recognizes the value of 

USAID’s work with American institutions of higher education and 

supports their contributions to development assistance and foreign 

policy goals. The Committee continues to support partnerships between higher education institutions in Africa and the United States 

and expects that proposals will be considered through an open and 

competitive process. The Committee notes USAID’s recent competitive opportunities to partner with and leverage the technical expertise and resources of universities to solve global development challenges. The Committee expects the Administrator of USAID to provide regular updates on these efforts. 


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Global Programs 

Child marriage.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, 

in consultation with the Ambassador-at-Large of the Office for 

Global Women’s Issues, and other relevant United States Government agencies to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, detailing 

a multi-year United States Government strategy to prevent child 

marriage that will inform and empower at-risk girls, as well as 

their families and communities, in developing countries. The strategy should focus on areas with high prevalence of child marriage 

and identify diplomatic and programmatic initiatives to address 

these issues. 

Conservation.—The Committee notes USAID’s ongoing efforts in 

conservation and directs the Department of State, in consultation 

with USAID, to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations on actions being taken by the United States to support antipoaching activities in southern Africa, including efforts to combat 

the recent increase of trade in rhinoceros horns. This report should 

also detail diplomatic and development efforts to deter trading in 

Asia of poached items from Africa. 

Development Innovation Ventures (DIV).—The Committee directs 

the Administrator of USAID to submit a report to the Committees 

on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment of this 

Act, on the DIV program. The report shall include a detailed accounting of all funds used for DIV by project including evaluation 

methods and specific outcomes as they relate to the goals and objectives of the program; a demonstration of how the program is 

helping USAID become more efficient and cost-effective; and a description of what steps USAID is taking to coordinate with other 

federal agencies to avoid duplication and leverage prior investments. 

Gender-based violence.—The Committee recommendation continues support for programs that address sexual and gender-based 

violence pursuant to section 7061. The Committee directs that the 

Secretary of State, in consultation with the Ambassador-at-Large of 

the Office for Global Women’s Issues, should identify and take 

emergency measures to respond to violence against women and 

girls in situations of armed conflict and directs the Secretary of 

State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations, as necessary. 

Reconciliation programs.—The Committee recommendation includes $26,000,000 in this Act to continue support for USAID’s reconciliation programs, which is the same amount provided in fiscal 

year 2012. The Committee expects funds to be provided through an 

open and competitive process. The Committee directs not less than 

$10,000,000 of these funds be provided to support people-to-people 

reconciliation programs in the Middle East to foster reconciliation 

between Arab and Israeli populations. The Committee notes that 

an initiative to build understanding, tolerance, and mutual respect 

among the next generation of Israeli and Palestinian leaders was 

included in the joint explanatory statement accompanying the 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations 

Act, 2012 (Public Law 112–74) and expects USAID to consult with 

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $315,000,000 in this Act for water and sanitation supply 

projects. The Committee directs that this funding be provided pursuant to Public Law 109–121 and should prioritize the poorest communities and countries, including in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Women’s leadership capacity.—The Committee notes that empowering women to be leaders in their communities has transformative 

economic and social benefits. The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for women’s leadership training programs. The 

Committee intends that these funds will support projects that promote women’s political, economic, and social advancement in developing countries. 

Country programs 

Ethiopia.—The Committee encourages the Administrator of 

USAID, in cooperation with other donors, to support programs to 

promote sustainable development in Ethiopia that will help prevent 

famine and desertification. In addition, the Committee encourages 

the Department of State and USAID to support programs that promote human and political rights in Ethiopia. 

Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua.—The Committee does not support 

proposed increases in Development Assistance for Bolivia, Ecuador, 

and Nicaragua for programs other than to promote democracy and 

combat illicit drugs. 

Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes $33,350,000 

for assistance for Mexico which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 

level. An additional $35,000,000 is included for Mexico under Economic Support Fund. The Committee expects this assistance to be 

directed only to programs for rule of law and human rights, good 

governance, civil society, education, and private sector competitiveness. 

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $825,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 960,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 772,602,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥187,398,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥52,398,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $772,602,000 for International Disaster Assistance, which is $52,398,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $187,398,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. The 

amount recommended is consistent with the five-year average appropriation for International Disaster Assistance. 

This account funds humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in countries affected by natural and man-made disasters, as well as support for disaster mitigation, disaster risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness. This includes the purchase of 

commodities, such as temporary shelter, blankets, and supplementary and therapeutic food; potable water; medical supplies; and 

agricultural rehabilitation. Program beneficiaries include disaster 

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The Committee notes that the consultation requirements included in joint explanatory statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112–74) have not yet occurred. The 

Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to consult with the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on the status of efforts to address requirements 

from fiscal year 2012. 

The Committee expects the reporting requirements contained in 

the joint explanatory statement accompanying the State, Foreign 

Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public 

Law 111–117) on the use of funds for emergency food security to 

continue for fiscal year 2013 and directs the Administrator of 

USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the 

content of the report. 

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $50,141,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 57,600,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 50,141,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥7,459,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $50,141,000 for Transition Initiatives, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and $7,459,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

Funds provided in this account support programs targeting key 

transitions to democracy for countries in crisis and quick impact 

activities for conflict prevention or stabilization. 

The Committee recommendation continues the requirement that 

USAID submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations five 

days prior to starting a new program and maintains a provision 

which allows for the transfer of up to $15,000,000 to this heading 

if the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees 

on Appropriations that it is in the national interest. Prior consultation with the Committees on Appropriations is required before 

transferred funds may be made available. 

The Committee continues to direct USAID’s Office of Transition 

Initiatives (OTI) to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations at the end of the fiscal year summarizing new, ongoing, 

and completed country programs implemented by OTI in fiscal year 

2013, including programs supported with transferred funds. The 

Committee notes that the consultation requirement included in the 

prior year has not yet occurred and directs OTI to consult with the 

Committee, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on 

the content and design of the report for fiscal year 2013 prior to 

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COMPLEX CRISES FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $10,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 50,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥10,000,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for the 

Complex Crises Fund, which is $10,000,000 below the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and $50,000,000 below the request. 

DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Program Account: 

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $40,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 40,000,000 

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

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

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

Administrative Expenses: 

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... 8,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 8,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,200,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥100,000 

The Committee recommendation includes a ceiling of $40,000,000 

on the amount that may be transferred from bilateral economic assistance accounts for the subsidy cost of loan guarantees under the 

Development Credit Authority program, which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the request. The Committee recommendation includes an appropriation of $8,200,000 for administrative expenses, which is $100,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee notes that the USAID must submit an operating 

plan for funds provided under this heading to the Committees on 

Appropriations as required in title VII of this Act. 

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $3,001,745,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 4,848,571,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,916,719,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥1,931,852,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥85,026,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $2,916,719,000 for Economic Support Fund (ESF), which is $85,026,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $1,931,852,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee notes section 7031 regarding direct governmentto-government assistance has been modified to prohibit assistance 

to any agency or ministry that is headed or controlled by a foreign 

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The Committee notes that funds are requested under this heading to advance United States interests by helping countries meet 

political, economic, and security needs. The Committee expects that 

these funds will be allocated in a manner that gives weight to national security and foreign policy objectives, including whether 

countries are helping advance United States foreign policy goals. 

The Committee expects the Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after enactment 

of this Act, on criteria used to determine foreign assistance allocations, including whether a country’s voting coincidence with the 

United States in the United Nations is considered. 

Africa 

Liberia.—The Committee recommendation includes $124,276,000 

for assistance for Liberia, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level. The Committee supports programs that address the 

need for sustainable agriculture, energy including hydroelectric 

power, and education including vocational training. 

Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).—The Committee includes section 

7043(e) requiring that funds be made available for areas in countries affected by the LRA. The Committee directs not less than 

$10,000,000 from the State Africa Regional and USAID Regional 

programs to support the goals of the Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (Public Law 111–172), 

including for programs to improve physical access, telecommunications infrastructure and early-warning mechanisms and to support the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former 

LRA combatants, especially child soldiers. The Committee includes 

a new reporting requirement on progress toward the goals of the 

Administration’s counter-LRA strategy and the policy objectives of 

Public Law 111–172. 

South Sudan.—The Committee recommendation supports the 

budget request. The Committee expects that funds will be used to 

continue programs that promote rule of law, good governance 

through strong democratic institutions, and economic growth. 

Sudan.—The Committee directs that not more than the fiscal 

year 2012 level be made available for assistance for Sudan and 

notes that section 7043 prohibits funds from being provided directly 

to the Government of Sudan. 

The Committee is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in 

Sudan, including in Darfur, Southern Kordofan, and Blue Nile and 

the continued conflict between Sudan and South Sudan. The Committee notes that the humanitarian situation in the border region 

has deteriorated because of ongoing violence and the prevention of 

humanitarian access to the region by the Government of Sudan. 

The Committee urges the Administration to continue to prioritize 

all diplomatic and development efforts to address the immediate 

humanitarian crisis and resolve outstanding issues laid out in the 

Comprehensive Peace Agreement for long-term stability and economic development for the region. 

Zimbabwe.—The Committee recommendation supports the budget request for Zimbabwe. The Committee remains concerned about 

the lack of progress in Zimbabwe on respect for democratic freedoms, economic growth, human rights, and meeting the needs of its 

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for these programs and that funds will be provided to civil society 

and other democratic forces in the country. 

Asia 

Burma.—The Committee recommends that funds provided for 

Burma, including along the Thai-Burma border, should support 

programs for independent media activities. 

China.—The Committee recommendation includes a prohibition 

on direct assistance to the Government of China from this account. 

Tibet.—The Committee recommendation continues assistance to 

support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote 

sustainable development and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and in other 

Tibetan autonomous areas in the People’s Republic of China. 

Europe and Eurasia 

The Committee recommendation merges assistance previously 

appropriated under Assistance for Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and 

Central Asia (AEECA) for countries in this region into Global 

Health Programs, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) and this heading, as requested. The Committee 

believes that the United States retains a long-term national security interest in these countries becoming stable, market-based democracies, and supports continued engagement with the region, including through foreign assistance programs. The Committee notes 

that the Coordinator of United States Assistance to Europe and 

Eurasia for the region has helped to align assistance with foreign 

policy priorities, develop whole-of-government assistance strategies 

for each country, and leverage resources from other international 

donors. The Committee does not intend for the merger of accounts 

to in any way diminish support for the region or the role of the Coordinator. 

Armenia.—The Committee recommendation includes not less 

than $40,000,000 for assistance to Armenia under Global Health 

Programs, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, 

and this heading, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level. 

International Fund for Ireland.—The Committee recommendation does not include funds for the International Fund for Ireland. 

Nagorno-Karabakh.—The Committee continues to support a 

peaceful settlement of the ongoing dispute between Armenia and 

Azerbaijan over the status of Nagorno-Karabakh. As this process 

moves forward, the Committee continues to urge all parties to refrain from threats of violence and to support confidence-building 

measures that facilitate interaction among the parties, in order to 

address regional security and people-to-people programs. The Committee expects that funds provided will address ongoing humanitarian needs and the plight of the victims of the conflict, including 

at least $5,000,000 for humanitarian and development programs in 

Nagorno-Karabakh. 

Georgia.—The Committee directs the Coordinator of United 

States Assistance to Europe and Eurasia at the Department of 

State, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, to report to the Committees on Appropriations describing the effects of United States assistance from 


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fiscal years 2005–2012 of programs conducted in SamstskheJavakheti and a strategy for future development of this region. 

Ukraine.—The Committee continues to encourage efforts to 

strengthen democratic processes, accountable governance, independent media, judicial reform, and anti-corruption efforts in 

Ukraine. The Committee is concerned about recent declines in 

democratic governance, particularly the abuse of power to create 

unfair conditions for political competition, and encourages close 

monitoring by the Department of State of upcoming national elections. 

Near East 

Egypt.— The Committee recommendation includes $250,000,000 

under this heading for assistance for Egypt, which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the request. The Committee 

recognizes that the success of Egypt’s economy is critical to maintaining stability in the region. The Committee notes, however, that 

changes within Egypt over the last year necessitate additional 

oversight of these funds by the Congress. For that reason, the Committee includes requirements in sections 7042 and 7015 of this Act 

that must be met prior to the obligation of funds for Egypt. The 

Committee notes that section 7042(a)(1)(C) contains new language 

requiring the Secretary of State to consult the Committees on Appropriations prior to any decision to waive the requirements in section 7042(a)(1)(B); and section 7015(f) contains new language requiring that the Committees on Appropriations must be notified 15 

days in advance of the obligation of funds for Egypt. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act, detailing the status of human rights within 

Egypt. The report should include whether the Government of Egypt 

is providing adequate protection for religious minorities, including 

protection of Coptic Christians, their property, and places of worship. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on all assistance provided under this heading for 

Egypt from fiscal year 2008 through 2012. The report should include the following: (1) the ministries, agencies, or instrumentalities of the Government of Egypt that received funding; (2) United 

States, international, or Egyptian organizations that received funding; (3) a description of the purpose of each program, project, or activity; (4) whether each program, project, or activity complied with 

mandatory audit requirements; and (5) a description of whether 

each program, project, or activity fulfilled its stated purpose. 

Jordan.—The Committee recommendation includes $360,000,000 

for assistance for Jordan, which is the same as the request. The 

Committee directs that an additional $50,000,000 of the funds included for Middle East Response be provided to Jordan to address 

urgent needs that have developed as a result of unrest in the region. The Committee recognizes Jordan’s continuing leadership and 

commitment to advancing efforts to bring peace between Israelis 

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Lebanon.—The Committee recommendation includes not less 

than $12,000,000 for scholarships for Lebanese students with high 

financial need to attend educational institutions in Lebanon that 

meet standards comparable to those required for American accreditation. The Committee directs that these funds be awarded through 

an open and competitive process. 

Middle East Regional Cooperation Program.—The Committee 

recommendation includes not less than $5,000,000 for the Middle 

East Regional Cooperation Program to support collaborative research between Arab and Israeli scientists and other forms of technical cooperation between Arab and Israeli scientists, students, and 

communities on topics relevant to development in the Middle East. 

Tunisia.—The Committee notes the positive steps taken in Tunisia toward a peaceful democratic transition and includes 

$10,000,000, which is the same as the request. The Committee supports making additional funds available for Tunisia from funds described under Middle East Response under this heading. 

West Bank and Gaza.—The Committee recommendation continues the prohibition of economic assistance to the Palestinian Authority if they obtain the same standing as a member state or full 

membership as a state at the United Nations, or any specialized 

agency, outside of a negotiated agreement with Israel. The Committee includes a new requirement that prior to the obligation of 

economic assistance for the West Bank and Gaza, the Secretary of 

State must certify that the assistance is advancing Middle East 

peace, improving security in the region, or supporting critical and 

immediate humanitarian needs. 

Western Hemisphere 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).—The Committee recommendation includes $26,200,000 for CBSI, which is the same as 

the request. The Committee intends that these funds will be used 

to support efforts to build capacity within the judicial sector to investigate and manage prosecutions adequately and build effective 

oversight mechanisms to combat corruption of government officials. 

Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI).—The 

Committee recommendation includes $47,500,000 for CARSI, which 

is the same as the request. The Committee intends that these 

funds will support judicial reform, economic and social development 

targeted to reduce gangs and drug trafficking, and rule of law efforts including re-establishing effective state presence in areas of 

high risk. 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$155,000,000 for Colombia, which is the same as the request, and 

is to be apportioned directly to USAID for continued support of new 

and ongoing development programs. The Committee endorses the 

proposed use of funds in the request to support conflict-affected 

populations including Afro-Colombians and other indigenous communities and refugees that have been displaced from Colombia. 

The Committee recommends that the Secretary of State continue 

to work with the UNHCR, and other relevant international partners and governments to seek appropriate and durable solutions 

for Colombian refugees. Within the total provided for Colombia in 

this account, not less than $7,000,000 shall be transferred to the 


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Migration and Refugee Assistance account to help address these 

concerns. 

The Committee is encouraged by the Government of Colombia’s 

emphasis on victims’ restitution and land return. The Committee 

expects United States diplomacy and assistance programs to assist 

the Colombian Government in developing plans for local communities, in consultation with those communities, and with emphasis 

on strengthening local civilian governments. 

Cuba.—The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for 

Cuba, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$5,000,000 above the request. The Committee directs that these 

funds shall be provided directly to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for programs to promote democracy and strengthen 

civil society in Cuba as authorized by section 109(a) of the Cuban 

Liberty and Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 and section 1705 

of the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992. The Committee expects NED to work with the core institutes and other grantees that 

have extensive, continuous, and current experience in Cuba. Assistance provided for Cuba under this heading shall not be used for 

business promotion, economic reform, social development, or other 

purposes not expressly authorized by section 109(a) of the 

LIBERTAD Act. 

Haiti.—The Committee is concerned about the number of Haitians that remain displaced and continue to suffer from genderbased violence, internal displacement, cholera, and lost livelihoods 

after the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. While the Committee recognizes the complex challenges facing Haiti, these conditions continue despite more than a billion dollars of assistance provided by the United States in immediate response to the earthquake and additional annual appropriations provided since that 

time. The Committee directs USAID and the State Department to 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30 days 

after enactment of this Act, on the assistance provided to Haiti 

since 2010, including obligation and expenditure data, overall 

progress of the rebuilding and development efforts, and the mechanisms in place for consultation and participation of the Haitian 

government, civil society, grassroots networks, and the Haitian Diaspora. 

Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes $35,000,000 

for assistance for Mexico, which is the same as the request. An additional $33,350,000 is included for Mexico under Development Assistance. The Committee expects this assistance to be directed only 

to programs for rule of law and human rights, good governance, 

civil society, education, and private sector competitiveness. The 

Committee supports USAID’s border development programs to address the root causes of violence and instability, including poverty 

and unemployment of border residents. 

The Committee notes the report required in the explanatory 

statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public 

Law 112–74) has not been submitted to the Committee and directs 

that an additional report be submitted for fiscal year 2013 detailing 

how programs funded under this heading and under Development 

Assistance are addressing the root cause of violence and instability. 


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Venezuela.—The Committee does not support the proposed decrease in funding for democracy programs in Venezuela and directs 

that $5,000,000 be made available for these programs, which is the 

same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level. 

Global and Regional Programs 

Middle East Response.—The Committee recommendation does 

not include the Middle East and North Africa Incentive Fund as requested, but provides $175,000,000 under this heading and 

$25,000,000 under Foreign Military Financing to promote regional 

peace and security, political and economic reform, and stabilization 

efforts in the Middle East and North Africa. Of these funds, the 

Committee directs $70,000,000 for the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), $5,000,000 for USAID’s Office of Middle East Partnerships, and not less than $50,000,000 for Jordan. 

The Committee continues to support the role that American educational institutions play in promoting democratic principles by 

providing educational opportunities to students in the region. Of 

the amounts provided for MEPI programs, $10,000,000 should be 

used to continue a scholarship program to educate students from 

countries with significant Muslim populations at not-for-profit institutions of higher education that meet the standards comparable 

to those required for American accreditation. These funds are to be 

awarded through an open and competitive process. The Committee 

supports efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East 

including programs that combat incitement and propaganda. 

The Committee is troubled by the ongoing violence in Syria and 

notes that funds under this heading should continue to be made 

available to assist the Syrian people. All funds for Syria are subject 

to the notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, 

pursuant to section 7015(f) of this Act. 

National Ocean Policy.—The Committee understands that no 

funds are requested in fiscal year 2013 for the implementation of 

the National Ocean Policy. The Committee recommendation includes no funding for this purpose. The Committee further notes 

that any funds obligated in support of this policy are subject to the 

notification requirements contained in this Act. 

Parliamentary exchanges.—The Committee recommendation includes $1,900,000 for the House Democracy Partnership programs, 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level. 

Polio.—The Committee supports the budget request under this 

heading for polio eradication. 

Rule of law.—The Committee believes the rule of law is fundamental to promoting democracy and sustainable development. The 

Committee notes that the rule of law is strengthened by promoting 

independent judiciaries, human rights and women’s rights, combating human trafficking and corruption, and increasing public accountability and access to justice. The Committee directs continued 

support for these programs that advance the rule of law worldwide. 

Trafficking in persons.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than $38,207,000 under this heading, International 

Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and Development Assistance for activities to combat trafficking in persons internationally, 

which is the same as the request. The Committee also includes the 

request level under Diplomatic and Consular Programs for the 


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State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. The Committee urges the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID to continue to incorporate efforts to combat human 

trafficking and slavery into all aspects of foreign assistance and expects that systems are in place to ensure programs contribute to 

decreasing vulnerability to, or prevalence of, human trafficking and 

slavery, consistent with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 

2000. 

The Committee urges the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights 

and Labor at the Department of State to continue its efforts to 

combat human trafficking and exploitative labor practices overseas. 

The Committee directs the Ambassador-at-Large for Combating 

Human Trafficking to include in the next Trafficking in Persons 

Report a section on best practices in slavery eradication to highlight innovations and partnerships in prevention, protection, and 

prosecution of the perpetrators of trafficking; and a section to highlight the vulnerability of refugee populations to human trafficking 

and to make recommendations for the prevention of refugee trafficking. 

The Committee expects that the President’s Interagency Task 

Force on Human Trafficking and the Senior Policy Operating 

Group should include the Director of the Peace Corps. 

Vulnerable populations.—The Committee continues to support 

health, rehabilitation, education, and welfare programs in cooperation with local partners to promote the well-being of vulnerable 

populations, such as the aged, people with disabilities, children at 

risk, and refugees. 

DEMOCRACY FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $114,770,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 119,770,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +119,770,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $119,770,000 for Democracy Fund, which is $5,000,000 above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $119,770,000 above the request. 

Democracy Funds included under this heading were requested 

under the Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund 

headings. Of the funds provided, $70,500,000 shall be for the 

Human Rights and Democracy Fund of the Bureau of Democracy, 

Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), at the Department of State; and 

$49,270,000 shall be for the Office of Democracy and Governance 

of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance at USAID. 

The Committee notes the technical expertise of both DRL and 

USAID’s Office of Democracy and Governance in global democracy 

promotion to respond quickly and effectively to political events on 

the ground and to create both short-term and long-term strategies 

to strengthen democracy. The Committee includes section 7032, a 

new provision on democracy promotion that consolidates and modifies related provisions in current law. The Committee notes that 

democracy promotion activities in this Act are not subject to prior 

approval by foreign governments and requires the Secretary of 

State to report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps taken 

to ensure compliance with this prohibition in section 7032. 


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,639,100,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,625,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,454,400,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥171,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥184,700,000 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,454,400,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance, which is $184,700,000 below the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $171,000,000 below the request. 

Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

When combined with the funds appropriated for Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, the amount recommended is 

consistent with the five-year average appropriation for refugee assistance. 

Afghanistan.—The Committee is concerned with the dramatic 

rise in conflict-induced displacement in Afghanistan. The Committee urges the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan to ensure that United States Government strategies to address these issues, such as the Country Assistance Strategy, are incorporated into other existing regional and planned international 

development strategies. 

Colombian refugees.—In addition to funds available under this 

heading, the Committee recommendation includes a transfer of 

$7,000,000 from funds available under the Economic Support Fund 

heading to this heading for assistance to nongovernmental and 

international organizations that provide assistance to Colombian 

refugees in neighboring countries. The Committee remains concerned about the unmet humanitarian needs of the growing population of displaced persons from Colombia. The Committee recommends that the Secretary continue to work with UNHCR and 

other relevant international partners and governments to seek appropriate and durable solutions for Colombian refugees. 

The Committee remains concerned about ongoing refugee crises 

in the Western Hemisphere, including Colombian refugees, and 

urges the Secretary of State to continue programs to provide urgent 

protection and assistance. The Committee expects the Department 

of State to brief the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 

60 days after enactment of this Act, on plans for these programs 

in fiscal year 2013, including the strategy for involving international and nongovernmental organizations. 

Minority communities in the Middle East.—Recent events in the 

Middle East, from the Arab Spring and unrest in Syria to the continued transition in Iraq, have intensified the challenges facing minority communities, including Armenian and other Christian populations, within these areas of conflict, instability, and transition. 

The Committee urges the Secretary of State to continue support of 

humanitarian and resettlement assistance for members of these 

vulnerable communities. 

Protracted refugee situations.—The Committee supports the initiative of the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration on six protracted refugee situations (Afghans 

in Pakistan, Bhutanese in Nepal, Burmese in Thailand, Croatians 


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and Bosnians in Serbia, Liberians in West Africa and Somalis in 

Kenya). The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue its work on the initiative and its collaboration on implementation with USAID, international organizations, UNHCR, and nongovernmental organizations. 

Resettlement in Israel.—The Committee recommendation includes 

not less than $15,000,000 for refugees from the former Soviet 

Union, Eastern Europe, and other refugees resettling in Israel, the 

same as the request. 

Sudan and South Sudan.—The Committee urges the Secretary 

of State to press the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, and 

the international community, to take all possible measures to avoid 

the creation of a large stateless population. 

Syrian refugees.—As the situation in Syria deteriorates, the Committee urges the Department of State to work with neighboring 

countries to keep borders open to those fleeing violence and to provide access to schools and medical facilities. 

The Committee understands that effective expansion of relief efforts in the region associated with the unrest in Syria will require 

increased partnerships with local, non-governmental organizations 

and community-based organizations. The Committee encourages 

the Department of State to further diversify these partnerships. 

Tibetan refugees.—The Committee urges the Secretary of State to 

continue, at not less than the fiscal year 2012 level, the allocation 

of funds in support of Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India. The 

Committee remains concerned about the plight of Tibetans in 

Nepal, including new arrivals and the long-staying population. The 

Committee urges the Secretary of State to press the Government 

of Nepal to reaffirm its long tradition of permitting Tibetan refugees to safely transit Nepal, and to respect the rights of, and provide legal protections to, Tibetans residing in Nepal. In addition, 

the Committee encourages the Department of State to continue to 

engage the Government of Nepal on durable solutions, including 

enactment of a refugee law, providing status to undocumented Tibetan refugees, and resettlement of Tibetan refugees in the United 

States. 

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) accountability.—The Committee recommendation includes a general provision in title VII prohibiting any funds appropriated under this 

heading from being made available to UNRWA until the Secretary 

of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that UNRWA is: 

(1) utilizing Operations Support Officers in the West Bank 

and Gaza to inspect UNRWA installations and reporting any 

inappropriate use; 

(2) acting promptly to deal with any staff or beneficiary violation of its own policies (including the policies on neutrality 

and impartiality of employees) and the legal requirements 

under section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; 

(3) taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure it 

is operating in compliance with the conditions of section 301(c) 

of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and continuing regular 

reporting to the Department of State on actions it has taken 

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(4) taking steps to improve the transparency of all educational materials currently in use in UNRWA-administered 

schools; 

(5) using curriculum materials in UNRWA-supported schools 

and summer camps designed to promote tolerance, non-violent 

conflict resolution and human rights; 

(6) not engaging in operations with financial institutions or 

related entities in violation of relevant United States law and 

is enhancing its transparency and financial due diligence and 

working to diversify its banking operations in the region; and 

(7) in compliance with the United Nations Board of Auditors’ 

biennial audit requirements and is implementing in a timely 

fashion the Board’s recommendations. 

The Committee remains concerned about reports of host country 

textbooks used in UNRWA schools that include inflammatory and 

inaccurate information about the United States and the State of 

Israel, anti-Semitic teaching, as well as the glorification of terrorists. The Committee notes that UNRWA schools serve as an alternative to Hamas schools in Gaza and have undertaken efforts to 

include human rights and non-violent conflict resolution training in 

their curriculum. The Committee urges the Department of State to 

continue its work with UNRWA and host governments to ensure 

educational materials used in UNRWA schools are free of such inflammatory and inaccurate information and to report to the Committees on Appropriations on the additional steps taken to mitigate 

the use and influence of such material and any recommendations 

for improving transparency and accuracy of host country textbooks. 

Vulnerable populations.—The Committee encourages the Department of State to proactively identify and process new groups for resettlement, including Congolese refugees throughout Africa, Chin 

refugees in Mizoram State and in New Delhi, Colombian, Somali, 

and Sudanese refugees, as well as other populations of concern. 

UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE

FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $27,200,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 50,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥3,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +19,800,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $47,000,000 for United 

States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund 

(ERMA), which is $19,800,000 above the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and $3,000,000 below the request. 

This account serves as a contingency fund from which the President can draw in order to respond to urgent and unanticipated 

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INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

PEACE CORPS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $375,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 374,500,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... +500,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $375,000,000 for Peace 

Corps, which is the same as fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$500,000 above the request. 

The Committee recommendation for Peace Corps will provide 

support for the positive contributions of Americans serving as volunteers throughout the world. The Committee recommendation 

maintains the ban on use of funds for abortion, and requires a 

spend plan pursuant to title VII. 

The Committee notes that following the enactment of the Kate 

Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act (Public Law 112–57), 

Peace Corps has codified existing sexual assault risk-reduction and 

response operations and has begun to implement new measures. 

The Committee supports Peace Corps’ continued efforts to improve 

the safety and security of volunteers as a top priority. 

The Committee continues the requirement that Peace Corps consult with and notify the Committees on Appropriations prior to any 

decisions to open, close, significantly reduce, or suspend an office 

or country program. The Committee directs the Director of the 

Peace Corps to submit a report, not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act and every 180 days thereafter, listing all notified decisions on the status of offices or country programs in the 

previous six months and the justifications for such decisions. 

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $898,200,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 898,200,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 898,200,000 

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

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

The Committee recommendation includes $898,200,000 for the 

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the request. The Committee 

directs that not more than $105,000,000 shall be for administrative 

expenses and not more than $100,000 may be for representational 

expenses, the same as the fiscal year 2012 levels. 

The Committee includes prior year language that requires the 

MCC to only enter into compacts for which it has complete funding 

available from existing appropriations and notify prior to signing 

any new country compact or new threshold country program, terminating or suspending any country compact or threshold country 

program, or commencing negotiations for any new compact or 

threshold country program. 

MCC is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to entering into compacts using funds appropriated 

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Board of Directors.—The Committee urges the Administration to 

expedite the filling of current vacancies on the MCC’s Board of Directors, as required by section 604 of the Millennium Challenge 

Corporation Act of 2003. 

Corruption.—The Committee directs the MCC to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after 

enactment of this Act, which includes an updated assessment of the 

current practices, procedures, and recommendations for improvements in assessing patterns of corruption in MCC partner countries. This review should include updated recommendations for improvements in the MCC’s ability to identify and track patterns of 

corruption, the MCC’s process for determining the actions necessary to inhibit corruption, and the process to determine if the 

level of corruption warrants termination or suspension of the MCC 

compact. 

Investment funds.—The Committee remains concerned about the 

use of appropriated funds to establish private equity funds, investment funds, and development funds. As in prior years, the Committee directs the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MCC to require that such funds be audited annually in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent certified public 

accountants. 

Additionally, the Committee directs the CEO of the MCC to provide an annual written report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment of this Act, that includes the following information for each fund: the identity, selection process, and professional background of current and past managers; the fees and compensation currently provided to senior management; the level of MCC financing provided at the end of the previous fiscal year; a comprehensive and detailed description of the 

fund’s operations, activities, financial condition, and accomplishments for the preceding fiscal year; and the audit plan for each 

fund. 

MCC mandate.—The Committee expects that the mandate of the 

MCC to increase economic growth and reduce poverty will not be 

diluted in new compacts that are being negotiated. The Committee 

expects that projects funded with MCC compact funds will display 

compelling economic rates of return (ERR). Therefore, the Committee directs the CEO of the MCC to include the corresponding 

ERR estimated for each line item funded in the compact in the congressional notifications for new compacts. 

Reporting requirements.—In the fiscal year 2013 operating plan 

transmitted to the Committees on Appropriations, as required by 

title VII, the CEO of the MCC is directed to include the following 

on a country-by-country basis on the funds appropriated under this 

heading: the status of negotiations and the approximate range of 

value of proposed compacts; a summary of compacts in implementation, including the projected expenditure and disbursement of 

compact funds during fiscal year 2013 and subsequent fiscal years 

as determined by the country compact; a summary of threshold 

country programs in implementation and development, including 

the approximate range of value of the threshold country agreements; major programmatic changes to existing compacts funded 

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Committee directs the CEO of the MCC to update this report semiannually. 

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $22,500,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 18,100,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 18,100,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥4,400,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $18,100,000 for InterAmerican Foundation (IAF), which is $4,400,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. The Committee notes that the IAF continues to provide targeted micro-enterprise and community-based programs throughout the region. 

The Committee directs the IAF to consult with the Committees 

on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority in section 7025 

of this Act. 

The Committee notes that the IAF must submit an operating 

plan to the Committees on Appropriations as required in title VII 

of this Act. 

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $30,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 24,000,000 

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

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥6,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $24,000,000 for African 

Development Foundation (ADF), which is $6,000,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee directs the ADF to consult with the Committees 

on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority in section 7025 

of this Act. 

The Committee notes that the ADF must submit an operating 

plan to the Committees on Appropriations as required in title VII 

of this Act. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level1 ......................................................... $25,448,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 25,448,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 25,448,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $25,448,000 for International Affairs Technical Assistance by the Department of the 

Treasury, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level 

and the request. 

The Committee recommends that the Office of the United States 

Global AIDS Coordinator at the Department of State and the 

USAID Bureau for Global Health consider accessing technical advisors from the Department of the Treasury when programming 

funds for procurement and oversight capacity building in recipient 

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Other Department of the Treasury Reports 

Libya.—The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in 

consultation with the Secretary of State, to report to the Committees on Appropriations on the amount of Qaddafi family assets that 

remain blocked by the United States Government pursuant to Executive Order 13566. 

DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $12,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 250,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥250,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥12,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes no funds for Debt Restructuring by the Department of the Treasury, which is 

$12,000,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$250,000,000 below the request. 

The Committee condemns the ongoing violence occurring along 

the border between Sudan and South Sudan. The Committee does 

not include funding for any debt cancellation for the Sudanese government and continues to include a prohibition in section 7043 of 

this Act. 

TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level1 ....................................................... $1,061,100,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................. 1,456,502,000 

Committee recommendation ............................................................ 1,061,100,000 

Change from request ................................................................. ¥395,402,000 

Change from enacted level ....................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,061,100,000 for 

International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE), 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$395,402,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided 

under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee includes assistance under this heading for countries previously included under Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and 

Central Asia (AEECA). 

The Committee has not included the requested provision that 

would allow funds previously appropriated to the Andean region 

under the Andean Counterdrug Programs and Andean 

Counterdrug Initiative headings to be reprogrammed without regard to geographic or purpose limitations. The Committee intends 

that funds previously appropriated to the Andean region shall be 

used within that region. 

The Committee recommendation continues language that requires the Secretary of State to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, 

and prior to the initial obligation of funds, a report on the proposed 

uses of all funds on a country-by-country basis for each proposed 

program, project, or activity. The Committee notes that this report 


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does not meet the notification requirements under section 7015, 

which requires 15-day advance notice of programs not justified or 

in excess of the budget justification materials provided to Congress. 

However, this report should serve as a baseline spend plan for the 

fiscal year. The Committee expects the report to contain at least 

the level of detail provided in the fiscal year 2010 INCLE 45-day 

country-by-country report. 

The Committee notes that under extenuating circumstances, the 

Department of State must exercise authority that allows funds to 

be spent ‘‘notwithstanding any other provision of law’’ per section 

481(a)(4) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. While the Committee understands the need for the Department to exercise this 

authority, the Committee strongly encourages its judicious use and 

directs the Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing within five days each time such authority is 

used, and provide a justification for such action. 

Global Programs 

Demand reduction.—The Committee supports the budget request 

for demand reduction programs and expects that these funds will 

continue to provide positive outcomes for neglected populations, 

such as women and children, and mobilize community capacity to 

deal with drugs and gangs in countries around the world. 

Human rights.—The Committee expects the Department of State 

to continue to ensure that training provided through funds made 

available under this heading include a human rights component 

and that all existing United States laws regarding human rights 

are applied. 

Judicial reform.—The Committee notes that fair and transparent 

justice systems are critical components to improve the rule of law 

and the administration of justice particularly in countries confronting organized crime and drug trafficking. The Committee directs that funds be made available to support programs that 

strengthen and promote independent and effective judiciaries to advance the rule of law worldwide. 

Trafficking in persons.—The Committee recommendation supports the request of $24,786,000 in INCLE funding for activities to 

prevent trafficking in persons. The Committee recommendation 

also provides funds under Diplomatic and Consular Programs, Economic Support Fund, and Development Assistance for trafficking 

programs. 

Country and Regional Programs 

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq.—The Committee recommendation includes additional funds for the front-line states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq under title VIII of this Act. 

Bolivia.—The Committee remains concerned with the Government of Bolivia’s commitment to combat transnational crime and 

support interdiction efforts. The Committee recommendation includes language carried in the prior year requiring that the Secretary of State determine and report that providing assistance is 

in the national security interest. 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$142,000,000 which is the same as the request, for rule of law, 

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continues to recognize the strategic importance of Colombia, and 

acknowledges the successes made and the measurable improvements achieved in the everyday lives of the Colombian people that 

have resulted over the last decade. 

In addition to funds provided in the previous paragraph, the Committee recommends $18,600,000 to support the efforts of the 

Government of Colombia to provide training and technical assistance to partners in the region and around the world. The Committee encourages the Department of State to work with the Government of Colombia to leverage these activities to best address 

counternarcotics and law enforcement challenges worldwide. 

The Committee continues to support aerial eradication efforts in 

Colombia and intends that the Department of State will continue 

its current practices to: 1) investigate and evaluate complaints to 

health or licit crops and provide fair compensation for meritorious 

claims; 2) support programs that provide alternative sources of income for small-acreage growers and communities whose illicit crops 

are targeted in aerial eradication programs; and 3) only conduct 

aerial eradication programs in national parks and reserves if there 

are no other effective alternatives and efforts, and if such programs 

are done in a manner consistent with Colombian law. 

The Committee commends the Government of Colombia for its efforts to bring the government into ungoverned territories and supports programs that combine military security and civilian development strategies. The Committee views this as an innovative approach, and notes that success hinges on the full participation of 

civilian government institutions, inter-agency coordination, strict 

respect for human rights, and the inclusion of local populations. 

The Committee encourages a continued focus on justice and rule 

of law activities, including efforts to address human rights abuses 

within the Colombian Armed Forces, and provides not less than the 

requested amount for these activities. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of State to report, not later than 45 days after the enactment of this Act, on the proposed uses of funding for Colombia’s judicial agencies. The report should include how assistance is designed to reduce impunity and protect due process, and include any 

associated benchmarks that have been established for the offices of 

the Colombian Attorney General, Inspector General, and Ombudsman. The Committee encourages the Department of State to support the Attorney General’s Human Rights Unit to strengthen the 

investigative capacity to address sexual violence and to establish a 

national registry of sexual violence cases. 

In section 7045, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to 

submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the efforts the Colombian Armed Forces are taking to address human rights. The report 

shall include steps taken to: 1) suspend members who have been 

credibly alleged to have violated human rights, or to have aided, 

abetted or benefitted from paramilitary organizations or other illegal armed groups; 2) promptly refer these cases to civilian jurisdiction; 3) cooperate fully with civilian prosecutors and judicial authorities; 4) sever links with and dismantle paramilitary organizations or other illegal armed groups; 5) respect the rights of human 

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communities; and 6) implement procedures to distinguish between 

civilians and combatants in their operations. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult with Colombian and international human rights organizations not less than 30 days prior to 

submitting this report. 

Guatemala.—The Committee directs that funds should be made 

available for the International Commission against Impunity in 

Guatemala (CICIG). The Committee urges the Department of State 

to continue to cooperate with the CICIG and encourages all parties 

in Guatemala to fully comply with the CICIG’s recommendations. 

Liberia.—The Committee recommendation includes $17,000,000, 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 level for assistance for 

Liberia. The Committee supports a holistic approach to the Liberian justice sector with enhanced focus on areas such as immigration, corrections, parole and plea bargaining, investigative capacity, 

prosecution capability, and an intermediate criminal justice system. 

Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes $248,500,000, 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 level for assistance for 

Mexico to support its war against organized crime and drug-trafficking along the United States-Mexico border. The Committee 

notes the strong commitment of the Government of Mexico to these 

efforts. The Committee intends that the resources provided will assist the Government of Mexico to strengthen civilian and judicial 

institutions, anti-corruption efforts, and rule of law activities to foster long-term reform objectives. 

The Committee supports close and sustained coordination in law 

enforcement efforts and intelligence-sharing between the United 

States and Mexico to combat the activities of drug trafficking organizations along our southern border. The Committee continues to 

direct the Department of State to work with all appropriate federal, 

state, and local entities to create a comprehensive, joint border security strategy to address violence associated with drug trafficking, 

gun-running, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping 

along and across the international border between the United 

States and Mexico. 

The Committee expects that equipment and training funded in 

this Act and in prior acts will be expedited to enhance the ability 

of federal, state, and local entities to conduct law enforcement, 

counternarcotics, and counterterrorism operations throughout Mexico, particularly where drug trafficking organizations are challenging the Mexican authorities for control of major cities, including those on the United States-Mexico border. The Committee continues to be concerned with the delivery of assistance to Mexico 

and directs the Department of State, in consultation with the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Justice, to provide 

a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 

days after enactment of this Act, describing the implementation of 

assistance for Mexico since fiscal year 2008 and to use all appropriate means necessary to ensure the prompt delivery of equipment 

and training. The Committee further directs these agencies, and 

other relevant United States Government agencies, to provide in 

such report an assessment of the transnational criminal organizations operating in Mexico, including an assessment of the incomegenerating activities of these organizations and recommendations 


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on how to combat the operations, financial networks, and money 

laundering techniques of such organizations. This report, or a portion thereof, may be submitted in classified form if necessary. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after 

enactment of this Act, on the efforts of the Government of Mexico 

to investigate and prosecute in the civilian justice system, in accordance with Mexican and international law, military and police 

personnel who are credibly alleged to have violated human rights; 

to enforce prohibitions on the use of testimony obtained through 

torture; and the efforts of the Mexican military and police to cooperate with civilian judicial authorities in such cases. 

Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism 

(PREACT).—The Committee supports the President’s request for 

PREACT. 

Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership (TSCTP).—The 

Committee recommendation includes $4,500,000 for TSCTP, which 

is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level. 

Western Hemisphere Regional 

Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI).—The 

Committee strongly supports efforts to combat the corrosive effects 

of drug trafficking, organized crime, and gangs in Central America 

and includes $70,000,000 for these purposes, which is an increase 

of $10,000,000 above the President’s request. CARSI funding will 

help countries enhance their law enforcement operations and reform the justice sector, thereby making them key partners in the 

fight against transnational criminal networks. The Committee believes that cooperation within the region is critical to ensure the security of these countries and the United States. 

The Committee directs the Department of State to submit a report, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the activities that were conducted with previous appropriations and the 

achievements associated with those funds, as well as activities that 

will be funded in fiscal year 2013 and the goals that are expected 

to be reached. 

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).—The Committee also 

strongly supports CBSI in order to combat organized crime and 

drug-related violence and includes $30,000,000, which is the same 

as the fiscal year 2012 level. The Committee believes that strong 

integration of similar programs in Mexico, Colombia, and the countries of Central America will contribute to enhanced security in the 

region and the United States. 

The Committee directs the Department of State to submit a report, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the activities that were conducted with previous appropriations and the 

achievements associated with those funds, as well as activities that 

will be funded in fiscal year 2013 and the goals that are expected 

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NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED

PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $590,113,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 635,668,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 590,113,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥45,555,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the Committee recommendation include funds under 

this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $590,113,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Programs 

(NADR), which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level 

and $45,555,000 below the request. Additional funds are provided 

under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee directs the Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing within five days of exercising 

authority allowing funds made available under this heading to be 

spent ‘‘notwithstanding any other provision of law’’, and such notification shall include a justification of such activities. 

The Committee continues authority contained in section 301 of 

the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and intends that this authority 

only apply to voluntary contributions to the International Atomic 

Energy Agency and for a United States contribution to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Preparatory Commission. The 

Committee expects to be consulted prior to any other uses of this 

authority. 

The Committee notes that language carried in section 7076 requires the submission of a spend plan for certain countries and programs not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. The Committee requests that the spend plan integrate the funds appropriated under this heading and in title VIII of this Act for OCO/ 

GWOT where appropriate, and the OCO/GWOT amounts should be 

separately identified in the integrated plan. 

The Committee recommendation does not include language carried in the prior year regarding public-private partnerships because 

the Committee understands that the State Department has not relied on this authority in recent years. The Committee recommendation modifies language carried in the prior year regarding administrative expenses and caps the amount based on historical 

spending levels. 

Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (NDF).—The Committee continues to support the NDF, and the recommendation includes $30,000,000 for such activities. The Committee continues 

prior year language requiring prior consultation on all NDF activities. The Committee emphasizes that nonproliferation programs of 

the Department of State and other Federal agencies are critical to 

protect the United States, and the Committee urges close coordination among all agencies involved in nonproliferation activities. 

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).—The Committee is 

concerned by the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) findings on the IAEA’s Technical Cooperation Program’s provision of 

assistance to state sponsors of terrorism, such as Cuba, Syria, Iran, 

and Sudan. The Committee directs that such assistance should 

only be provided when necessary to advance the goals of the United 

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clear non-proliferation. The Committee directs that prior to the obligation of funds, the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees on Appropriations on steps taken to address the recommendations in the 2009 GAO report on this topic. 

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty.—The Committee directs 

that any funds provided to support the International Monitoring 

System (IMS) related to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban 

Treaty, including efforts to enhance the verification regime, shall 

be subject to prior consultation with, and the regular notification 

procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee 

directs the Department of State to submit a report, not later than 

30 days after enactment of this Act, on all IMS projects implemented by United States Government agencies in fiscal years 2008 

through 2012. 

Middle East Nuclear Free Zone.—The Committee notes with 

great concern Iran’s continued pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability and views such efforts as a serious threat to the region. The 

Committee understands that preparatory steps are underway for a 

regional conference to discuss a Middle East zone free of weapons 

of mass destruction and systems for their delivery, as referenced in 

the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference final document. The Committee expects the Administration to continue to insist on its publicly stated policies for the establishment of such a 

conference. 

Terrorist interdiction programs.—The Committee supports the 

Terrorist Interdiction Program to allow immigration and border 

control officials in foreign countries to identify suspect persons. 

Counterterrorism financing.—The Committee notes that 

strengthening banking services is an important component of a 

comprehensive approach to counter terrorist financing and continues to support efforts of the Departments of State and other 

Federal agencies in assisting foreign countries to detect, disrupt, 

and dismantle terrorist financial networks. 

Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).—The Committee does not 

include the requested amount for the CVE program in the NADR 

account but notes that funds may be provided for such purposes 

from the Economic Support Fund account. 

Demining and mine victim assistance.—The Committee recognizes the importance of mine removal, mine victim assistance, and 

the proper storage and disposition of small arms/light weapons and 

notes the significant contributions made to date in helping the 

countries of southeastern Europe to become mine-safe. The Committee further encourages the Department of State to expand its 

work to other regions. 

Unexploded ordnance destruction.—The Committee supports continued efforts related to unexploded ordnance destruction, particularly in Laos. 

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $302,818,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 249,100,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 345,000,000 

Change from request .......................................................................... +95,900,000 

Change from enacted level ................................................................ +42,182,000 

1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level includes funds under this heading in title VIII designated 

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The Committee recommendation includes $345,000,000 for Peacekeeping Operations, which is $42,182,000 above the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and $95,900,000 above the request. The Committee provides funding for the UN logistics and support package 

for the African Union Mission in Somalia under this heading, 

instead of under Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities. 

The Committee expects that notifications submitted to the Committees on Appropriations will identify when funds are being provided notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon which 

authority the Department is relying. 

Africa.—The Committee supports the President’s request for the 

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, South Sudan, and the 

Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism. The Committee does not support the proposed decrease in funding for the 

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership. 

Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).—The Committee supports the 

President’s request to assist security forces to counter the LRA and 

includes section 7043(e) requiring that funds be provided to areas 

affected by the LRA and a report on implementation of the Administration’s counter-LRA strategy. 

Somalia.—The Committee recommendation includes language allowing funds under this heading to be used to pay assessed expenses of international peacekeeping activities for logistical support 

to the African Union Mission in Somalia. Should additional resources be required, the Committee includes authority to transfer 

additional funds from ‘‘Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities’’ to this heading, subject to prior consultation 

with the Committees on Appropriations. 

Near East.—The Committee recommendation includes not less 

than $26,000,000 for the Multinational Force and Observers Mission (MFO) in the Sinai. The Committee supports the work of the 

MFO and notes that if additional resources are needed for force 

protection enhancements during fiscal year 2013, the Committee 

expects the Department of State to submit a notification, pursuant 

to section 7015 of this Act. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee recommendation includes language that funds should not be used to support military training 

or operations that include child soldiers. 

Police.—The Committee does not include the request under this 

heading for limited notwithstanding of section 660 of the Foreign 

Assistance Act of 1961 for capacity building efforts of formed police 

units/gendarmes to participate in peacekeeping operations. The 

Committee notes that funds are requested for similar purposes 

under International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $105,788,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 102,643,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 102,643,000 

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

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The Committee recommendation includes $102,643,000 for International Military Education and Training (IMET), which is 

$3,145,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same 

as the request. 

The Committee notes that IMET and Expanded IMET programs 

are a valuable part of United States security assistance. The Committee recognizes that in addition to providing professional training 

and education, IMET also exposes foreign students to American 

democratic values, particularly respect for civilian control of the 

military and the government, and for internationally recognized 

standards of individual and human rights. IMET serves as an effective tool to strengthen military alliances and international coalitions critical to United States national security. 

Country-by-country report.—The Committee recommendation retains language carried in the prior year requiring a detailed description of proposed activities for each country funded in this account. The regular notification procedures of the Committees on 

Appropriations remain in effect, requiring that the Committee be 

notified 15 days in advance of obligation for any funds not justified, 

or in excess of amounts justified, in the Congressional budget justification. 

Armenia and Azerbaijan.—The Committee recommendation continues the policy of parity in military assistance provided to Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee notes that no funds should be 

provided for countries found to be in violation of the Child Soldiers 

Prevention Act during fiscal year 2013 (Public Law 110–457). 

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $5,210,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 5,472,320,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 5,210,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥262,320,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0 1 In addition, the fiscal year 2012 enacted level, the fiscal year 2013 request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

The Committee recommendation includes $5,210,000,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program (FMF), which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $262,320,000 below the request. 

Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT. 

The Committee recognizes that FMF is a key component to building partner nation capacity and helping allies defend themselves. 

FMF provides grants for the acquisition of United States defense 

equipment, services, and training. The Committee notes that such 

assistance enables key allies and friendly nations to improve defensive capabilities and fosters bilateral military relationships with 

the United States and interoperability with United States forces. 

The Committee recommendation continues prior year language 

allowing the Secretary of State the ability to expedite the procurement of defense articles or services for foreign security forces, following consultation with, and notification of, the Committees on 

Appropriations. 

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for fiscal year 2014 concurrent with the submission of the President’s fiscal year 2014 budget request. 

Armenia and Azerbaijan.—The Committee recommendation continues the policy of parity in military assistance provided to Armenia and Azerbaijan, and includes the requested level for each country. 

Bahrain.—The Committee notes the importance of Bahrain to 

the United States regional security strategy. The Committee expects the Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not less than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the 

steps taken by the Government of Bahrain to protect freedom of expression and association, and due process of law. 

Colombia.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$40,000,000 for assistance for Colombia and supports funds being 

used for maritime interdiction and riverine operations. 

Egypt.—The Committee recommendation includes $1,300,000,000 

in assistance for Egypt, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level and the request. The Committee recognizes that continued military-to-military cooperation between the United States 

and Egypt is critical during this period of transition. The Committee notes, however, that changes within Egypt over the last 

year necessitate additional oversight of these funds by the Congress. For that reason, the Committee includes requirements in 

sections 7042 and 7015 of this Act that must be met prior to the 

obligation of funds for Egypt. The Committee notes that section 

7042(a)(1)(C) contains new language requiring the Secretary of 

State to consult the Committees on Appropriations prior to any decision to waive the requirements in section 7042(a)(1)(B); and section 7015(f) contains new language requiring that the Committees 

on Appropriations must be notified 15 days in advance of the obligation of funds for Egypt. 

Guatemala.—The Committee supports the budget request for 

Guatemala and notes that no funds are requested for the Guatemalan Army, except for support for the Army Corps of Engineers 

and for e-IMET courses. The Committee expects that if the decision 

is made to provide assistance to the Guatemalan Army during fiscal year 2013 other than in the manner previously justified to the 

Congress, a notification will be submitted pursuant to section 7015 

of this Act. The Committee further expects that any such notification will be accompanied by a detailed justification describing steps 

made to address the issues described under this heading in the 

joint explanatory statement accompanying the Department of 

State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations 

Act (Public Law 112–74). 

Honduras.—The Committee recommendation includes language, 

modified from the prior year, in section 7045, withholding funds for 

Honduras until certain conditions are met. 

Israel.—The Committee recommendation provides $3,100,000,000 

in grants for military assistance to Israel, which is $25,000,000 

above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. The Committee notes that of the funds provided for assistance for Israel, not less than $815,300,000 is available for offshore 

procurement of military equipment. The Committee continues prior 

year language that funds shall be made available within 30 days 

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The Committee notes that funding supports the $30,000,000,000 

ten-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on August 

16, 2007, between the Department of State and Israel’s Ministry of 

Foreign Affairs, which established the framework for United States 

military assistance to Israel and calls for $3,100,000,000 in fiscal 

year 2013. This MOU reflects the unshakable commitment of the 

United States to Israel’s security and provides for an increased 

level of military assistance to help Israel maintain its technological 

edge in light of the increased threats it faces in the region. The 

Committee recognizes that the United States-Israel partnership is 

integral to United States national security interests and supports 

this framework agreement as a continuation of a valuable strategic 

relationship. 

Jordan.—The Committee recommendation includes $300,000,000 

for assistance for Jordan, which is the same as the request. The 

Committee notes that the Kingdom of Jordan continues to play a 

critical role in advancing peace and stability in the region. 

Lebanon.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7042 requiring that certain conditions be met prior to the 

obligation of funds for Lebanon. The Committee notes that in addition to placing conditions on assistance, language in section 7042 

requires: 1) a detailed spend plan, 2) notifications to include specific reference to lethal military equipment; and 3) a report on actions taken to ensure that equipment provided to the Lebanese 

Armed Forces (LAF) is used only for intended purposes. The Committee intends that assistance provided to the LAF will not be used 

against Israel, and such assistance will not affect Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region. The Committee further directs 

the Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, in 

classified form if necessary, on the performance of the LAF, including an assessment of the operational capabilities of such forces and 

how the training, curriculum, and equipment provided by the 

United States contributes to those capabilities. 

Libya.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7042 requiring that certain conditions be met prior to the 

obligation of funds for Libya. In addition, all funds are subject to 

the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$7,000,000 for assistance for Mexico, which is the same as the request. 

Morocco.—The Committee supports not less than $8,000,000 for 

Morocco, which is the same as the request. The Committee supports making additional funds available for Morocco from funds described under Middle East Response under this heading, subject to 

the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Oman.—The Committee supports not less than $8,000,000 for 

Oman, which is the same as the request. The Committee supports 

making additional funds available for Oman from funds described 

under Middle East Response under this heading, subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Pakistan.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7046 requiring that certain conditions be met prior to the 


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obligation of assistance for Pakistan. Funds may also be made 

available under title VIII of this Act for assistance to Pakistan. 

Philippines.—The Committee recommendation includes not less 

than $13,500,000 for the Philippines, which is the same as the request, and notes that additional funds may be made available pursuant to section 7015 of this Act. The Committee encourages further enhancement of the strategic relationship between the United 

States and the Philippines, including the pursuit of mutual interests such as freedom of navigation and regional cooperation on 

maritime security. 

Sri Lanka.—Prior to the obligation of funds for Sri Lanka, the 

Secretary of State shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on steps taken by the Government of Sri Lanka to address 

concerns raised in section 7046(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 

(Public Law 112–74). 

Tunisia.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than 

$15,000,000 for Tunisia, which is the same as the request. The 

Committee supports making additional funds available for Tunisia 

from funds described under Middle East Response under this heading, subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Yemen.—The Committee recommendation includes language in 

section 7042 requiring that certain conditions be met prior to the 

obligation of assistance to Yemen. 

Child soldiers.—The Committee notes that no funds should be 

provided for countries found to be in violation of the Child Soldiers 

Prevention Act during fiscal year 2013 (Public Law 110–457). 

Middle East Response.—The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 to promote regional peace and security, as well 

as stabilization efforts, in the Middle East and North Africa. The 

Committee directs that a spend plan be provided to the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of funds for these 

purposes. 

Military assistance and sales.—The Committee remains concerned about the military modernization of the People’s Republic of 

China (PRC) and the increasing frequency of aggressive claims in 

territorial disputes, including on the seas and in cyberspace. In response, regional neighbors are reviewing defense postures and updating their military hardware. The Committee encourages the Administration to continue to engage with allies in the region, such 

as Taiwan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan, on the political, economic, and military implications of the strategic rise of the 

PRC, including through military assistance and sales programs. 

TITLE V—MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $348,705,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 327,300,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 276,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,800,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥72,205,000 


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The Committee recommendation includes $276,500,000 for International Organizations and Programs, which is $72,205,000 below 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $50,800,000 below the request. The recommendation includes no funds for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Intergovernmental Panel 

on Climate Change/UN Framework Convention on Climate 

Change. The Committee recommendation assumes no funds are 

provided for Multilateral Action Initiatives. 

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).—The Committee notes that, due to the application 

of Public Law 101–246 and Public Law 103–236, United States contributions are currently being withheld from UNESCO. The funding recommendation reflects the deduction of the amounts requested for voluntary contributions to UNESCO in fiscal year 2013. 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).—The Committee recommendation includes $131,755,000 for UNICEF, the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 level. 

Transparency and accountability of United Nations agencies.— 

The Committee recommendation includes language, modified from 

the prior year, that requires that financial and performance audits 

of United Nations agencies and international organizations be fully 

available to the United States Government and posted on the agencies’ web sites. The Secretary of State may waive the requirement 

on an agency by agency basis to avert a humanitarian crisis. In addition to the report required, the Committee directs the Department of State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations 

regularly on the status and progress of each agency. 

United Nations Women’s Fund.—The Committee supports UN 

Women’s mandate to streamline UN efforts to address the needs of 

women and girls globally and create accountability for the effectiveness of these initiatives. 

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

The Committee notes that the following accounts received appropriations in fiscal year 2012, were not requested in fiscal year 

2013, and no funds are provided in this Act: Contribution to the 

International Development Association—Multilateral Debt Relief 

Initiative, Inter-American Investment Corporation, and Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment 

Fund, Contribution to the African Development Fund—Multilateral 

Debt Relief Initiative. 

International Monetary Fund (IMF) 

IMF bailouts of European nations.—The Committee is troubled 

that the IMF continues to agree to bailout packages that are unprecedented in size relative to a foreign country’s quota contribution to the IMF. The Committee expresses its concern that IMF 

agreements have been accepted by its European members as an alternative means of fiscal discipline rather than abiding by prior 

European Union treaty obligations. 

Internal IMF budget.—In the 111th Congress, the Supplemental 

Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 111–32) authorized the IMF 

to sell 12,965,649 ounces of its gold to augment the IMF’s internal 

operating budget. The Committee recognizes that the gold sales are 

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however, the need for such budget augmentation has been eliminated given the increase in internal revenue from surcharges on increased lending to nations in distress. The Committee to date has 

not been consulted on the use of the proceeds of these gold sales 

by the IMF. The Committee recommendation includes a new provision in section 7071 that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to 

report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days 

after enactment of this Act, with a description and estimate of IMF 

surcharges on outstanding and new loans by year; the IMF’s internal use of funds derived from such surcharges; and the IMF’s internal budget for the calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012. 

General Capital Increases (GCIs) of the Multilateral Development 

Banks 

Certification on reforms.—The Committee has included section 

7078, similar to the enacted fiscal year 2012 Act, which requires 

the Secretary of the Treasury to certify and report to the Committees on Appropriations that a number of reforms have been implemented before funds may be disbursed for the GCIs to the multilateral development banks. The Committee expects that this report 

will include detailed descriptions on efforts taken to implement the 

agreed upon reforms, whistleblower protections for employees, and 

transparency and accountability of the multilateral development 

banks’ programs. 

Concerns About the World Bank Group 

Budget support.—The Committee is concerned with the increased 

use of budget support, or ‘‘Development Policy Loans’’ in World 

Bank lending. Such budget support made up 47 percent of World 

Bank lending in fiscal year 2010, a drastically higher level than in 

past years due to the financial crisis. The Committee directs the 

Secretary of Treasury to keep the Committees on Appropriations 

updated on efforts to lessen the use of budget support to its historical levels of under 30 percent. 

International Finance Corporation.—The World Bank’s private 

lending arm, the International Finance Corporation, provides commercial financing in support of private investments in developing 

countries including the arrangement of loan syndications for large 

investment banks and private equity funds. The Committee directs 

the Secretary of the Treasury to continue to work to increase the 

transparency of the IFC’s transactions and notes the inclusion of 

language in title VII of this Act. 

North American Development Bank (NADBank) 

The Committee is aware that the NADBank expanded the eligible portfolio of loans that it can undertake in December 2011. As 

part of this change, the NADBank created the Community Action 

Plan, which will provide small grants to communities along the 

United States-Mexico border. The Committee directs the Secretary 

of the Treasury to report to the Committee, not later than 60 days 

after enactment of this Act, a detailed list of all grants made by 

the NADBank under this new facility, the level of retained earnings or other resources used to support the program, and new loans 

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GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $89,820,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 129,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 64,700,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥64,700,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥25,120,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $64,700,000 for the 

Global Environment Facility (GEF), which is $25,120,000 below the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $64,700,000 below the request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $1,325,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,358,500,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,325,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥33,500,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $1,325,000,000 for a 

Contribution to the International Development Association (IDA), 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$33,500,000 below the request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION

AND DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $117,364,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 186,957,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 58,682,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥128,275,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥58,682,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $58,682,000 for the 

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for 

the second year of the General Capital Increase, which is 

$58,682,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$128,275,000 below the request. 

The Committee has not provided any funding requested for the 

IBRD’s new Selective Capital Increase given that no funds can be 

obligated until it is authorized. 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommends a limitation on 

the amount that the United States Governor of the IBRD may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $184,630,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 185,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥185,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥184,630,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include funds requested under this heading, which is $184,630,000 below the fiscal 

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CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $49,900,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 50,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥50,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥49,900,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include funds requested under this heading, which is $49,900,000 below the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $50,000,000 below the request. 

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $135,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 134,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 99,800,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥34,200,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥35,200,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $99,800,000 for the 

World Bank’s Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, 

which is $35,200,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$34,200,000 below the fiscal year 2013 request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $75,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 102,020,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 51,010,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥51,010,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥23,990,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $51,010,000 for the 

Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for 

the paid-in portion of the IDB’s General Capital Increase, which is 

$23,990,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$51,010,000 below the request. 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommends a limitation on 

the amount that the United States Governor of the IDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $100,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 115,250,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥15,250,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 for Contribution to the Asian Development Fund, which is the same as the 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $15,250,000 below the request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $106,586,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 106,799,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 53,293,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥53,506,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥53,293,000 

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of the General Capital Increase, which is $53,293,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $53,506,000 below the request. 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommends a limitation on 

the amount that the United States Governor of the AsDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of the General Capital Increase. 

China.—The Committee is concerned about the continued level of 

financing the AsDB provides to China and directs the Secretary of 

Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the steps taken to negotiate with the Government of China to become a net donor to the 

AsDB. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $172,500,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 195,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 172,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥22,500,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $172,500,000 for Contribution to the African Development Fund, which is the same as 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $22,500,000 below the request. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $32,418,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 32,418,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 16,209,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥16,209,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥16,209,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $16,209,000 for Contribution to the African Development Bank (ADB), which is 

$16,209,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$16,209,000 below the request. 

Callable capital.—The Committee recommends a limitation on 

the amount that the United States Governor of the ADB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of the General Capital Increase. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL

DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $30,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 30,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 19,850,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥10,150,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥10,150,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $19,850,000 for Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development, 

which is $10,150,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$10,150,000 below the request. 

TITLE VI—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE 

Consolidation of Federal Export and Trade Agencies 

Consolidation or reorganization of agencies.—The Committee 

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to consolidate the export and trade agencies within the Federal 

Government. The Congress must approve any reorganization, and 

therefore the Committee expects to be consulted by the Administration before it finalizes any proposal that would consolidate agencies 

that are funded by this Act. 

Audits.—The Committee remains concerned about the absence of 

oversight by an inspector general of Overseas Private Investment 

Corporation (OPIC) transactions, as required of other bilateral 

trade and development programs in this Act including the ExportImport Bank, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and USAID. 

The Committee directs the President of OPIC, the President of the 

Export-Import Bank, and the President of the Trade and Development Agency, in consultation with the Office of Management and 

Budget, to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on plans for a consolidated export and trade office of inspector general. 

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $4,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 4,400,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,400,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +400,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $4,400,000 for the Inspector General, which is $400,000 above the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to provide 

to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after 

enactment of this Act, a spend plan and a summary of the oversight work that will be undertaken during the fiscal year. 

SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $58,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 38,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 38,000,000 

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

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥20,000,000 

The Committee recommendation includes $38,000,000 for the Export-Import Bank Subsidy Appropriation, which is $20,000,000 

below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and the same as the request. 

The Committee directs the President of the Export-Import Bank 

to include in its fiscal year 2014 Congressional budget justification 

a confidential annex that describes new loans, guarantees, and insurance approved in fiscal year 2012 by category, recipient, country, level of authorization, and source year of financing used for authorizations greater than $50,000,000. The annex shall include additional detail, including description of the positive subsidy assigned to the largest projects as well as the level of guarantee provided. 


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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $89,900,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 103,900,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 94,900,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥9,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $94,900,000 for Export- Import Bank Administrative Expenses, which is $5,000,000 above 

the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $9,000,000 below the request. 

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

NONCREDIT ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $54,990,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 60,784,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 54,990,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,794,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $54,990,000 for OPIC 

Noncredit Account for administrative expenses, which is the same 

as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $5,794,000 below the request. 

PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $25,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 31,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 25,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥6,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for the 

subsidy appropriation for the direct and guaranteed loan credit programs of OPIC, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and $6,000,000 below the request. 

As in fiscal year 2012, the Committee directs the President of 

OPIC to include in its fiscal year 2014 Congressional budget justification a confidential annex that describes new loans, guarantees, and insurance approved in fiscal year 2012 by category, recipient, country, level of OPIC resources provided, and source year of 

financing used as well as any updates to the previous fiscal year 

2011 report. The conferees also direct OPIC to provide additional 

detail, including a description of the positive and negative subsidy 

assigned to the largest projects as well as the level of guarantee 

provided. 

Investment funds.—As in prior years, the Committee directs 

OPIC to continue to provide written reports on a semi-annual 

basis, including the following information for each investment fund: 

the identity, selection process, and professional background of current and past managers; the fees and compensation currently provided to senior management; the amount of OPIC guarantees and 

actual investments made at the end of the previous six months; 

and any additional pertinent data. 

Local currency guarantees.—The Committee directs OPIC to consult with the Committees on Appropriations before exercising local 

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the need to exercise such authority, the use of OPIC subsidy required, the degree to which the United States would be exposed to 

additional risk as a result of such transactions, and which other 

United States Government agencies have been consulted. 

Non-governmental and private and voluntary organizations.—The 

Committee directs the President of OPIC to consult with the Committees on Appropriations before any future financing for nongovernmental organizations or private and voluntary organizations 

is approved. 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $50,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 57,600,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥7,600,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for Trade 

and Development Agency (TDA), which is the same as the fiscal 

year 2012 enacted level and $7,600,000 below the request. 

TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The Committee recommends nine of the general provisions carried in the fiscal year 2012 Act be deleted. These provisions (sections 7006, 7032, 7065, 7074, 7076, 7077, 7080, 7081, 7083, 7084, 

7085) are either addressed elsewhere in permanent law, have been 

considered, or are under consideration, by the appropriate authorizing committee, or are no longer necessary. 

The Committee recommends the following new and revised provisions: 

Sec. 7004, ‘‘Embassy Construction’’, is modified by deleting subsection (e) and moving subsection (f) to section 7006. 

Sec. 7006, ‘‘Limitation on the New London Embassy’’, is a new 

provision, similar to section 7004 in the prior year, which prohibits 

appropriated funds from being made available for site acquisition 

and mitigation, planning, design or construction of the New London 

Embassy and includes a reporting requirement on the ongoing 

costs of the project. 

Sec. 7010, ‘‘Reporting Requirement’’, is modified to include funds 

made available in this and prior acts. 

Sec. 7015, ‘‘Notification Requirements’’, is modified in subsection 

(c) by expanding the 10 percent threshold exception for reprogramming notifications to titles V and VI of the Act and making technical and conforming changes, requiring that notifications submitted to the Committees on Appropriations identify when funds 

are being provided notwithstanding any other provision of law and 

include a justification; and in (f) deleting Colombia and Mexico and 

adding Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria. 

Sec. 7028, ‘‘Impact on Jobs in the United States’’, is modified by 

adding a new subsection (3) relating to the outsourcing of domestic 

jobs overseas. 

Sec. 7029, ‘‘International Financial Institutions’’, is modified by 

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Sec. 7031, ‘‘Financial Management and Budget Transparency’’, is 

modified in (a) to include new certification requirements for the 

provision of direct government-to-government assistance; and a 

new subsection is added that prohibits the provision of assistance 

for the payment of any United Nations dues or assessments for any 

foreign country or to service debts with multilateral development 

banks for any foreign country. The Committee notes that that the 

requirements in this section shall apply to all agencies receiving 

funds that are made available by this Act, and that the 

$10,000,000 threshold for application of the subsection is cumulative over the life of a program. 

Sec. 7032, ‘‘Promotion of Democracy’’, is a new provision that in 

subsection (a) designates a funding level for programs; includes 

modifications to requirements previously carried in section 7034, 

including a report on compliance with the provision; and directs 

that funds made available to build institutional capacity should 

only be provided to assist governments that are sincere in their 

pursuit of democracy; and in subsection (b) prohibits direct Government-to-Government assistance to countries interfering with the 

operations of civil society. In subsection (a), the Committee intends 

for the Department of State to determine a country’s sincerity by 

its performance on the indicators in the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s ‘‘Ruling Justly’’ category, and expects that a country receiving direct Government-to-Government assistance should show a 

positive trend of improvement on the overall Ruling Justly category 

over the past three years. 

Sec. 7034, ‘‘Special Provisions’’, is modified in subsection (c) by 

replacing the ‘‘shall’’ with ‘‘may’’; in subsection (d) replacing 

‘‘should’’ with ‘‘may’’; deleting subsections (f), (g), (j), (k), (l), (m), 

(n), (o), (p) (q) and (r) of the fiscal year 2012 Act; moving subsection 

(h) to section 7032; and in subsection (f), deleting the first proviso 

and including new provisos relating to the reporting requirement 

concerning the Partner Vetting System. 

Sec. 7039, ‘‘Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza’’, is modified 

by adding subsection (h). 

Sec. 7040, ‘‘Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian Authority’’, is modified in subsection (f)(1). 

Sec. 7041, ‘‘Limitations’’, similar to section 7086 in the prior year 

is modified in subsection (a) by removing the waiver authority. 

Sec. 7042, ‘‘Near East’’, similar to section 7041 in the prior year, 

is modified by including certain restrictions on funds for the Governments of Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, and Yemen; by deleting subsection (b) ‘‘Enterprise Funds’’; in subsection (c) ‘‘Iraq’’, by deleting 

(4) and modifying (5)(A) to limit funds to not exceed the fiscal year 

2012 level until a number of certifications have been met; and by 

deleting subsections (g) and (h). 

Sec. 7043, ‘‘Africa’’, is modified in subsection (a) by making funds 

available to promote natural resource transparency; by deleting 

subsections (c), (d) and (e) from the fiscal year 2012 Act; in subsection (c)(3)(C) limiting funds for certain purposes; and in subsection (h) ‘‘Lord’s Resistance Army’’, substituting ‘‘shall’’ for 

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reporting requirement detailing progress toward implementation of 

the Administration’s counter-LRA strategy. 

Sec. 7044, ‘‘Asia’’, is modified in subsection (b) ‘‘Burma’’ by substituting ‘‘should’’ for ‘‘shall’’; by deleting subsections (d) ‘‘Indonesia’’, (g) ‘‘Philippines’’, and (h) ‘‘Vietnam’’; in subsection (d) 

‘‘North Korea’’ by expanding the prohibition on Economic Support 

Funds to assistance for the government of North Korea; in subsection (e) ‘‘People’s Republic of China’’ by including (3) which prohibits funds under the headings ‘‘Global Health Programs’’, ‘‘Development Assistance’’, and ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ for assistance 

for the Government of China except for programs in Tibetan communities and to detect, prevent, and treat infectious disease. 

Sec. 7045, ‘‘Western Hemisphere’’, is modified by incorporating 

by reference section 7045(a) up through the fifth proviso and (a)(3) 

and by modifying the reporting requirement; by striking subsections (b) and (e); and by striking the dollar level and adding Colombia in subsection (f). 

Sec. 7046, ‘‘South Asia’’, is modified in subsection (a) ‘‘Afghanistan’’ by including new conditions and deleting dollar amounts; by 

deleting subsection (b) ‘‘Nepal’’ and subsection (d) ‘‘Sri Lanka’’; and 

in subsection (c) ‘‘Pakistan’’ by deleting (1)(B) and (2)(B) through 

(2)(F). 

Sec. 7049, ‘‘United Nations’’, is modified in subsection (a) withholding a portion of the funds for the United Nations and international organizations until certain accountability and transparency measures are met; in subsection (b) expanding the restriction to all funds in this Act and deleting (b)(3); in subsection (c) allowing a waiver of the prohibition on funding for the United Nations Human Rights Council if the Secretary of State determines 

and reports that it is in the national security interest of the United 

States and the Council is taking steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item and reports on such steps; in subsection (d) specifying a number of transparency and accountability reforms for the 

United Nations Relief and Works Agency that must be met before 

receiving funds from this Act; in (e) prohibits funds in this Act for 

the United Nations Headquarters in New York construction, design 

and renovation; and in subsection (f) allowing the Secretary of 

State to waive the prohibitions in subsections (a) and (d) to avert 

a humanitarian crisis. 

Sec. 7058, ‘‘Global Health Activities’’, is modified by deleting subsections (b) and (c); and by including a new subsection (b) limiting 

the level of funds provided in this Act for family planning to not 

more than $461,000,000. 

Sec. 7060, ‘‘Programs to Promote Gender Equality’’, is modified 

by deleting subsection (e). 

Sec. 7061, ‘‘Gender-Based Violence’’, is modified by striking 

‘‘Complex Crises Fund’’ from subsection (a). 

Sec. 7062, ‘‘Sector Allocations’’, is modified by striking (a)(2), (b), 

and (c); by modifying (b) ‘‘Food Security and Agriculture Development’’ by deleting the dollar amounts and limiting the authority; 

by deleting subsection (f)(2) and; by modifying subsection (g) ‘‘Trafficking in Persons’’ by striking $36,000,000 and inserting 

$38,000,000. 

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Sec. 7065, ‘‘Limitations on Family Planning/Reproductive Health’’ 

is a new provision that prohibits funds to the UNFPA; prohibits 

funds for population planning activities or other population assistance to foreign nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortion, with certain exceptions. 

Sec. 7066, ‘‘International Prison Conditions’’, is modified by deleting (a) and (b) and modifying (c) as requested. 

Sec. 7067, ‘‘Prohibition on Use of Torture’’, is modified by deleting subsection (b). 

Sec. 7071, ‘‘International Monetary Fund ‘‘, is modified by deleting subsection (c); and inserting a new subsection requiring the 

Secretary of the Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, a description and estimate of IMF surcharges on outstanding and new 

loans by calendar year; the IMF’s internal use of funds derived 

from such surcharges; and details of the IMF’s internal budget for 

the calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012. 

Sec. 7075, ‘‘Enterprise Funds’’, is modified in subsection (b). 

Sec. 7076, ‘‘Operating and Spend Plans’’, similar to section 7078 

in the prior year, is modified by requiring spend plans for assistance for West Bank and Gaza, Libya, and for USAID’s Development Credit Authority program. 

Sec. 7077, ‘‘Rescissions’’, similar to section 7079 in the prior year, 

modified to contain two rescissions of prior year funds. 

Sec. 7078, ‘‘Reforms Related to General Capital Increases’’, similar to section 7082 in the prior year is modified in subsection (a) 

requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to certify and report to the 

Committees on Appropriations that the reforms in (1) through (8) 

are implemented prior to the disbursement of funds for the General 

Capital Increases for the multilateral development banks; and by 

deleting subsection (d). 

Sec. 7080, ‘‘Limitation on Political Disclosure Requirements’’, is 

a new provision prohibiting funds in this Act to implement political 

disclosure requirements. 

Sec. 7081, ‘‘Limitation Relating to Individuals Detained at Naval 

Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’’ is a new provision requiring the 

Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations before certain actions are taken. 

Sec. 7082, ‘‘Limitations on Certain Awards’’, is a new provision 

that prohibits funds from being used to enter into a contract or 

other agreement with any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation or any unpaid Federal tax liability has been 

assessed. 

Sec. 7083, ‘‘Budget Presentations’’, is a new provision limiting 

the obligation of funds until the Committees on Appropriations receive certain documents. 

PROVISIONS RETAINED FROM FISCAL YEAR 2012 ACT

The following general provisions from the fiscal year 2012 Act 

were retained in the fiscal year 2013 Act unchanged except for 

technical corrections, references to prior fiscal years, and new section numbers where appropriate: 

Sec. 7001. Allowances and Differentials. 

Sec. 7002. Unobligated Balances Report. 

Sec. 7003. Consulting Services. 


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Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions. 

Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain Countries. 

Sec. 7008. Coups d’Etat. 

Sec. 7009. Transfer Authority. 

Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds. 

Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default. 

Sec. 7013. Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assistance. 

Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds. 

Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment. 

Sec. 7017. Limitation on Availability of Funds for International 

Organizations and Programs. 

Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and Involuntary 

Sterilization. 

Sec. 7019. Allocations. 

Sec. 7020. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses. 

Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Supporting 

International Terrorism. 

Sec. 7022. Authorization Requirements. 

Sec. 7023. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity. 

Sec. 7024. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation and African Development Foundation. 

Sec. 7025. Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities. 

Sec. 7026. Separate Accounts. 

Sec. 7027. Eligibility for Assistance. 

Sec. 7030. Debt-For-Development. 

Sec. 7033. Multi-year Commitments. 

Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel. 

Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood. 

Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority. 

Sec. 7038. Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. 

Sec. 7047. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations Members. 

Sec. 7048. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown. 

Sec. 7050. Community-Based Police Assistance. 

Sec. 7051. Attendance at International Conferences. 

Sec. 7052. Aircraft Transfer and Coordination. 

Sec. 7053. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by Foreign Governments. 

Sec. 7054. Landmines and Cluster Munitions. 

Sec. 7055. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda. 

Sec. 7056. Limitation on Residence Expenses. 

Sec. 7057. United States Agency for International Development 

Management. 

Sec. 7059. Prohibition on Promotion of Tobacco. 

Sec. 7064. Requests for Documents. 

Sec. 7068. Extradition. 

Sec. 7069. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles. 

Sec. 7070. Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. 

Sec. 7072. Repression in the Russian Federation. 

Sec. 7073. Prohibition on First-Class Travel. 

Sec. 7074. Serbia. 

Sec. 7079. Use of Funds in Contravention of This Act. 


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TITLE VIII—OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/ 

GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM 

Title VIII of the Committee recommendation includes an additional $8,244,517,000 for the temporary and extraordinary requirements of overseas operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq, 

which is $2,958,270,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level 

and the same as the request. All funds appropriated in this title 

are designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of 

the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for 

support of contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and 

Iraq. 

In addition to appropriations in this title, the recommendation 

includes appropriations in titles I, II, III and IV for enduring costs 

of diplomatic and development operations in these frontline states. 

The Committee directs that the operating and spend plans required 

by title VII of this Act, where appropriate, integrate the additional 

funds provided in this title for OCO/GWOT, as well as separately 

identify the OCO/GWOT amounts. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $4,389,064,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 4,311,745,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,707,727,000 

Change from request ................................................................... ¥1,604,018,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥1,681,337,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$2,707,727,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including 

$654,918,000 for Worldwide Security Protection (WSP). The recommendation is $1,681,337,000 below the fiscal year 2012 enacted 

level and $1,604,018,000 below the request and the amounts are 

designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the 

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for 

support of contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and 

Iraq. 

Afghanistan.—The Committee recommendation includes the requested authority to transfer up to $150,000,000 to other agencies 

to directly support the deployment of civilian experts from these 

agencies. The Committee directs that the operating plan required 

by title VII include the projected transfer amount, by agency, in fiscal year 2013. Additionally, the plan should include a detailed plan 

for facilities construction and improvements, projected levels of all 

staff under Chief of Mission authority, by agency and by location, 

and for the Department of State’s air mobility requirements. Finally, the spend plan should include detail on the planned expenditures for public diplomacy, including strategic communications, and 

for WSP. 

The Committee notes that insufficient information has been provided to the Committee on transition requirements in Afghanistan 

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United States’ forces. Accordingly, the bill includes in section 

7046(a) a limitation on the obligation of 15 percent of the funds appropriated under this heading for operations and security in Afghanistan until the Secretary of State, in consultation with the 

Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of USAID, submits to 

the Committees on Appropriations a report detailing the plans for 

civilian operations, personnel and security as the drawdown of combat troops in Afghanistan proceeds. In addition, the report shall include the extent to which agreements have been secured with the 

Government of Afghanistan in support of the planned diplomatic 

and development footprint. 

The Committee recommendation does not include the language 

requested under this heading authorizing the use of up to 

$525,000,000 for construction and other expenses for carrying out 

the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926. 

CONFLICT STABILIZATION OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $8,500,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,500,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +8,500,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes $8,500,000 for Conflict 

Stabilization Operations, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 

enacted level and $8,500,000 above the request. The full amount is 

designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. In addition, title I of the bill includes authority for the Secretary of State 

to transfer up to $35,000,000 from funds appropriated under the 

Diplomatic and Consular Programs heading in support of conflict 

stabilization operations. The Committee requests that the operating plan required by title VII of the bill for funds made available 

under this heading include details on projected staffing for conflict 

stabilization operations, a list of deployments and planned deployments for the fiscal year, and incorporate both the amounts appropriated under this heading and any amount transferred from funds 

appropriated in title I of the bill. 

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $67,182,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 49,901,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 58,619,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +8,718,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥8,563,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$58,619,000 for Office of the Inspector General, which is $8,563,000 

below fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $8,718,000 above the request. The full amount is designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 

Control Act of 1985 to support the expanded oversight requirements of reconstruction activities in Afghanistan, Pakistan and 

Iraq. Within the total, $55,369,000 is for the Special Inspector General 

for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). 

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General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) as the SIGIR draws down 

its operations and completes the transition of remaining work to 

the permanent oversight offices of the OIG. 

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $33,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 10,800,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +10,800,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥22,200,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$10,800,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, 

which is $22,200,000 below fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$10,800,000 above the request. The full amount is designated for 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for support of contingency operations in Iraq. 

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $101,300,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 101,300,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +101,300,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$101,300,000 for Contributions to International Organizations, 

which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and 

$101,300,000 above the request. The full amount is designated for 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for support of contingency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. 

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

OPERATING EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $255,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 84,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 258,407,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +174,407,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +3,407,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$258,407,000 for Operating Expenses, which is $3,407,000 above 

fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $174,407,000 above the request 

and is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) 

of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 

for support of operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. 

The amount appropriated under the heading is consistent with 

the assistance programs USAID will oversee that are appropriated 

in this title. The Committee expects that USAID’s Afghanistan 

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al war on terrorism begin to decline. The Committee directs that 

the operating plan required by title VII include detail on staffing 

levels by location. 

BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $150,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 150,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +150,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$150,000,000 for International Disaster Assistance, which is the 

same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $150,000,000 above 

the request. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 

Deficit Control Act of 1985 for response to conflict-induced displacement in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq and the corresponding increase in humanitarian needs. 

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $6,554,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,554,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +6,554,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$6,554,000 for Transition Initiatives, which is the same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $6,554,000 above the request. The 

full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. 

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $2,761,462,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,037,871,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,293,259,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +1,255,388,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥468,203,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$2,293,259,000 for Economic Support Fund, which is $468,203,000 

below the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $1,255,388,000 above 

the request. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 

Deficit Control Act of 1985 for support of contingency operations in 

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. 

Iraq.—The Committee provides funds to strengthen democracy 

and civil society, build government capacity, and expand anti-corruption efforts. The Committee urges the Department of State and 

USAID to continue efforts to encourage the incorporation of women 

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Committee further expects funds to be provided to support an Iraqi 

women’s democracy initiative. 

The Committee continues to recognize the importance of providing targeted assistance to the ethno-religious minorities in Iraq 

to ensure their survival. The Committee continues the reporting requirement from the previous year, directs the Secretary of State to 

submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act, detailing a comprehensive United States Government policy to address the plight of these 

communities, including those living in the Nineveh Plains. The policy should be informed in part by both the recommendations of the 

diaspora community in the United States and the struggling communities within Iraq and should be forward-looking, rather than a 

summary of previously funded projects and initiatives. 

Further, the Committee directs the Department of State to establish a long-term comprehensive plan to provide durable solutions 

for internally displaced Iraqis and Iraqi refugees. The plan should 

also focus on the large number of Iraqi refugees presently residing 

in Syria, and should explore possible alternatives in light of the escalating violence and instability in Syria. 

Afghanistan.—Funds appropriated under this heading that are 

available for Afghanistan are subject to the terms and conditions 

of section 7046(a). The Committee notes that the political, economic, and security situation in Afghanistan necessitates that conditions on assistance from prior years on corruption and the rights 

of women and girls are continued. The bill includes new requirements to address plans for the transition and security for implementing partners. 

The Committee continues restrictions on assistance included in 

fiscal years 2011 and 2012 to address corruption. The Committee 

expects USAID’s development of the Accountable Assistance for Afghanistan (A3) initiative to be fully implemented for fiscal year 

2013 and the Administrator of USAID to keep the Committee informed on implementation of the initiative and other efforts to enhance oversight and minimize waste, fraud, and abuse. 

The Committee directs that programs continue to focus on 

women and girls, including training and equipment to improve the 

capacity of women-led Afghan nongovernmental organizations, and 

support for the activities of such organizations. The Committee further intends that there will be a continued focus on maternal and 

child health programs in Afghanistan. 

The Committee remains concerned about security for implementing partners that have transitioned from Personal Security 

Contractors (PSCs) to the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF) 

for their protection needs in Afghanistan. The Committee includes 

new language withholding funds until the Secretary of State certifies that the needed contracts and services are in place. 

The Committee remains concerned about providing assistance to 

Afghanistan directly through the government. The Committee 

maintains robust restrictions from fiscal year 2012 on direct government-to-government assistance in section 7031 of this Act. 

The Committee notes the work of the Afghanistan Reconstruction 

Trust Fund (ARTF) and its National Solidarity Program in helping 

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manage their own development projects. The Committee encourages continued support for these programs. 

The Committee supports a continued focus on the rule of law and 

expects USAID to coordinate with the Bureau of Democracy, 

Human Rights, and Labor at the Department of State for democracy, governance, and rule of law programs in Afghanistan. 

Training for the media in Pakistan and Afghanistan is essential 

to the development of an independent and free media. The Committee recommends continuing funding under the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and USAID for programs and 

activities that support the development of independent media, including radio, in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

The Committee is unaware of any efforts to resolve concerns 

raised by the Committee in fiscal year 2012 regarding reports of 

implementing partners receiving tax bills from the Government of 

Afghanistan that include United States foreign assistance in addition to funds legitimately identified for revenue collection. The 

Committee directs the Secretary of State to develop a policy, not 

later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, in coordination 

with the Government of Afghanistan, and following consultation 

with implementing partners, to prohibit illegitimate taxation and 

collection of United States’ foreign assistance. The Committee notes 

that USAID has prevented this problem by including clauses in 

contracts and agreements that explicitly restate the prohibition. 

The Committee is concerned about the dramatic rise in conflictinduced displacement in Afghanistan and the corresponding increase in humanitarian needs. The Committee urges the Special 

Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan to develop a comprehensive inter-agency strategy to address this displacement, including: (1) an assessment of the Government of Afghanistan’s capacity to prevent, mitigate, and respond to forced displacement and 

provide durable solutions for internally displaced Afghans and Afghan refugees; and (2) a coherent plan to strengthen the capacity 

of the Government of Afghanistan to address the causes and consequences of displacement in Afghanistan. 

The Committee supports the concept of a New Silk Road that 

will lower trade barriers, create jobs, reinforce political stability 

and regional cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbors in 

order to better integrate the Central Asian region. The Committee 

directs the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan to 

provide regular updates on progress on this initiative. 

Title VII of the bill requires a spend plan for Afghanistan by program, project, and activity including levels of funding planned as 

direct government-to-government assistance. The Committee directs that the spend plan shall also include descriptions of expected 

results and clearly defined metrics for measuring progress or failure. 

Pakistan.—The Committee recommendation includes a new provision prohibiting funds for Pakistan until the Secretary of State 

provides a certification pursuant to section 7046(b) of this Act. The 

Committee directs that projects supported by the Department of 

State and USAID must demonstrate that they foster economic development and decrease the appeal of extremism. The Committee 

supports continued focus on the rule of law and expects USAID to 

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Labor at the Department of State for democracy, governance, and 

rule of law programs in Pakistan. The Committee is concerned 

about discrimination against minority communities in Pakistan 

whose ability to practice their faiths in severely constrained by law. 

The Committee urges the Department of State and USAID to ensure that programs include minority groups and to press the Government of Pakistan to take all necessary steps to end discrimination and to safeguard freedom of religion. 

The Committee believes that programs in Pakistan should aim to 

reduce unemployment, illiteracy, and disenfranchisement among 

the most impoverished individuals and communities. The Committee supports programs that can provide transparency and accountability of funds and encourage local community engagement 

to address its own development needs. 

The Committee supports continued efforts to interdict precursor 

materials from Pakistan to Afghanistan that are used to manufacture improvised explosive devices and programs to train border and 

customs officials in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

The Committee remains concerned about the Administration’s 

goal to channel 50 percent of assistance to Pakistan directly 

through the government. The Committee includes robust restrictions on providing assistance in this manner in section 7031 of this 

Act. Title VII of the bill requires a spend plan for Pakistan by program, project, and activity including levels of funding planned as 

direct government-to-government assistance pursuant to section 

7031 of this Act. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $229,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

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

Change from request ................................................................... +229,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$229,000,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance, which is the 

same as the fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $229,000,000 above 

the request. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 

Deficit Control Act of 1985 for response to conflict-induced displacement in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq and the corresponding increase in humanitarian needs. 

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $983,605,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 1,050,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,297,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +247,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... +313,395,000 

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forcement (INCLE), which is $313,395,000 above the fiscal year 

2012 enacted level and $247,000,000 above the request. The full 

amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 

251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 

Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. 

Iraq.—Funds provided will continue to support the Police Development Program (PDP) in Iraq and will build on the work of the 

United States military over the past several years to develop a professional and capable Ministry of Interior and Iraqi Police Services. 

The central goal of the program is to help the Ministry of Interior 

in Iraq to develop the capabilities needed to manage and sustain 

internal security operations that are capable of maintaining stability and supporting the rule of law. The Committee recommendation takes into account the revised estimates for the PDP as a 

result of the Department of State’s initial review in early 2012 and 

directs the Department of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on 

the expected number of police advisors, locations, and security costs 

related to the PDP, and the extent to which the Government of 

Iraq has committed to sustaining the PDP into the future. 

Afghanistan.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to 

submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act, detailing the requirements for the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs program in Afghanistan by 

program, project, and activity to include which of the proposed programs are new, expanded, or transitioning from the United States 

military. 

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED

PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $120,657,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 0 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 75,351,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +75,351,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥45,306,000 

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$75,351,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and 

Related Programs, which is $45,306,000 below fiscal year 2012 enacted level and $75,351,000 above the request. The full amount is 

designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the 

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to 

support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. 

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $1,102,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 911,000,000 

Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,102,000,000 

Change from request ................................................................... +191,000,000 

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

The Committee recommendation includes an additional 

$1,102,000,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program (FMF), 

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$191,000,000 above the request. The full amount is designated for 

OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Pakistan and Iraq. 

Iraq.—Funds appropriated under this heading in this title reflect 

the second year of the transition of responsibility for security assistance programs from the Department of Defense to the Department of State. Funding provided in fiscal year 2013 will continue 

to ensure the sustainment of advances that Iraq has made in assuming responsibility for its own security. The Committee expects 

the Department of State, in consultation with the Department of 

Defense, to submit a detailed spend plan to the Committees on Appropriations prior to the obligation of funds. 

Pakistan.—Funds provided under this heading may be made 

available to support FMF for Pakistan and additional funds may 

be made available by transfer to the Pakistan Counterinsurgency 

Capability Fund (PCCF). The Committee notes that funds provided 

under this heading may be made only if the conditions contained 

in section 7046 of this Act are met prior to the obligation of funds. 

PAKISTAN COUNTERINSURGENCY CAPABILITY FUND

Fiscal year 2012 enacted level ........................................................... $850,000,000 

Fiscal year 2013 request .................................................................... 800,000,000 

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

Change from request ................................................................... ¥800,000,000 

Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥850,000,000 

The Committee recommendation does not include a new appropriation for Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund (PCCF). 

Section 8004 of the bill includes authority to transfer funds appropriated in this title under the INCLE and FMF to PCCF, subject 

to prior notification to the Committees on Appropriations of any 

such transfer and in accordance with section 7046 of this Act. 

GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE 

Section 8001. Continues prior year language noting that funds 

appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts appropriated 

or otherwise made available in the bill. 

Section 8002. Continues prior year language directing that appropriations in this title are subject to the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts in prior titles in 

the bill, unless noted otherwise. 

Section 8003. Rescinds $54,000,000 of OCO/GWOT funds appropriated under the Diplomatic and Consular Programs heading in 

prior acts. 

Section 8004. Provides authority to transfer funds appropriated 

under INCLE and FMF in this title to funds previously made available under PCCF, subject to prior notification of the Committees on 

Appropriations. The Committee expects that if any transfer occurs 

pursuant to this authority, it will not exceed the amount requested 

in the Congressional budget justification for fiscal year 2013 for 

PCCF. The Committee further notes that the conditions of section 

7046 must be met prior to the obligation of funds. 

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quently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 

Transfer Authority.—The Committee recommendation does not 

include language carried in the prior year allowing funds to be 

transferred between certain assistance accounts, nor does the recommendation include requested language allowing funds to be 

transferred between certain operational accounts. 

TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISION 

SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT

Section 9001 establishes a Spending Reduction Account, as required by clause 2(j) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

The following items are included in accordance with various requirements of the Rules of the House of Representatives and the 

Committee on Appropriations: 

FULL COMMITTEE VOTES

Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House 

of Representatives, the results of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those 

voting for and those against, are printed below: 


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STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the following is a statement of general performance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes funding: 

The Committee on Appropriations considers program performance, including a program’s success in developing and attaining 

outcome-related goals and objectives, in developing funding recommendations. 

CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted 

describing the effect of provisions in the accompanying bill that directly or indirectly change the application of existing law. 

Language is included in various parts of the bill to continue ongoing activities in fiscal year 2013 that require annual authorization or additional legislation, which to date has not been enacted. 

The bill includes provisions that place limitations on the use of 

funds in the bill or change existing limitations and that might 

under some circumstances be construed as changing the application 

of existing law. 

The bill includes a number of provisions, that have been virtually 

unchanged for many years, which are technically considered legislation. 

The bill provides that several of the appropriations shall remain 

available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year. In all cases 

it is deemed desirable to carry such language in order to provide 

for orderly administration of such programs and effective use of 

funds. 

In various places in the bill, the Committee recommendation continues the prior year practice of designating amounts within appropriation accounts in order to fund specific programs and has adjusted some designations. 

The bill contains a number of general provisions and other language provisos that have been carried in the bill in past years that 

include limitations and conditions on funding provided in the Act. 

Additional changes in the fiscal year 2013 bill, which may be construed as changing existing law, are as follows: 

Title I 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ language is included 

designating funding, transfer authority to other accounts within 

‘‘Administration of Foreign Affairs’’, and limitations on certain programs, offices, and activities. 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ language, carried in 

prior years, is included designating the availability and use of certain fees and transfers from other agencies. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’ language, carried in prior 

years, is included stating that section 135(e) of Public Law 103–236 

shall not apply. 

Under ‘‘Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs’’, language, carried in prior years, is included designating the availability and use of certain fees. 


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Under ‘‘Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance’’ language, carried in prior years, is included placing limitations on the 

uses of funds and requiring submission of an operating plan. 

Under ‘‘Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service’’ 

language, carried in prior years, is included permitting the transfer 

of not to exceed $1,000,000 to the ‘‘Repatriation Loans Program Account’’. 

Under ‘‘Repatriation Loans Program Account’’ language, carried 

in prior years, directing that costs shall be defined as in section 

502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. 

Under ‘‘Contributions to International Organizations’’ language, 

carried in prior years, is included requiring submission to the Committees on Appropriations of the United Nations biennial budget, 

a report on available credits and limiting the use of such credits, 

notification of any increase in the United Nations program, without 

a corresponding offset, requiring that any payment of arrearages 

must be mutually agreed upon, and prohibiting contributions to an 

international organization for interest costs for loans incurred on or 

after October 1, 1984. 

Under ‘‘Contributions to International Peacekeeping Activities’’ 

language, similar to language carried in prior years, is included 

prohibiting funds from being obligated for any new or expanded 

United Nations peacekeeping mission unless the Committees on 

Appropriations are notified in advance concerning several matters 

and the Secretary of State determines that American manufacturers and suppliers are not being given opportunities to provide 

equipment and services, and requiring a report on available credits 

and limiting the use of such credits. 

Under ‘‘International Boundary and Water Commission, United 

States and Mexico’’ and ‘‘American Sections, International Commissions’’, language, carried in prior years, is included providing a limitation on the amount available for representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘International Broadcasting Operations’’, language, carried in prior years, setting limitations on funds available for certain expenses and receipts, requiring the BBG to make funds available to expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet 

through the development and use of circumvention technologies, 

and requiring notifications regarding certain determinations and 

modifications to BBG language programs and services. 

Under ‘‘National Endowment for Democracy’’ language, carried in 

prior years designating amounts for programs and requiring submission of a spend plan. 

Under ‘‘Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China’’, and ‘‘United States-China Economic and Security 

Review Commission’’ language, carried in prior years, placing a 

limitation on official representation expenses. 

Under ‘‘United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission’’, several provisos are included relating to personnel and financial management authorities, similar to language carried in fiscal year 2009. 

Title II 

Under ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for 

International Development’’, language, similar to language carried 

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struction or entering into leases, except when necessary for continuity of operations; allowing the transfer of funding into the ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development’’ account; requiring notifications and consultations; designating funding; and limiting and placing restrictions on representation and entertainment expenses. 

Under ‘‘Capital Investment Fund’’, language is included designating funding and requiring consultations. 

Under ‘‘Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for 

International Development Office of Inspector General’’, language 

is included designating funding and requiring notifications. 

Title III 

Under ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ language, carried in prior 

years, is included placing restrictions and requirements related to 

family planning and abortion; designating funding and purposes; 

and allowing the use of five percent of the contribution to the Global Fund for USAID technical assistance programs. 

Under ‘‘Development Assistance’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘International Disaster Assistance’’, language is included 

designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Transition Initiatives’’, language is included designating 

funding; outlining the use of the funds; requiring Congressional notification at least 5 days prior to the initiation of a country program; and allowing the use of additional funds in the Act for the 

same purposes and with the same authorities as funds in Transition Initiatives. 

Under ‘‘Development Credit Authority’’, language is included au- thorizing transfers of up to $40,000,000, when added to the funds 

transferred pursuant to the authority contained under this heading 

in Public Law 107–115; capping the level of guarantees or direct 

loans for one country to $300,000,000; capping guarantees at 

$750,000,000; defining the use of funds; and designating funding 

for administrative expenses. 

Under ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, language is included that establishes funding levels; transfers funds to the National Endowment for Democracy for Cuba democracy programs; provides for a 

portion of the assistance for Colombia to be transferred to the ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’ account to aid Colombian refugees; 

and allows funds to be made available for countries identified in 

Public Law 101–179 and Public Law 102–511. 

Under ‘‘Democracy Fund’’, language is included that establishes 

funding levels for certain democracy assistance programs. 

Under ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’, language is included 

designating funds to resettle humanitarian migrants to Israel and 

to respond to small-scale emergency humanitarian requirements. 

Under ‘‘Peace Corps’’, language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, allowing the Director to transfer funds to help mitigate exchange rate losses, placing limitations on certain activities, and requiring notifications. 

Under ‘‘Millennium Challenge Corporation’’, language is included 

designating funding; allowing the use of up to 5 percent of funds 

to carry out section 616 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 

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of the MCC to enter into compacts until certain conditions are met; 

making reprogramming of funds subject to notification; revising the 

income eligibility criteria for lower and lower-middle income candidate countries; and limiting and placing restrictions on entertainment and representation allowances. 

Under ‘‘Inter-American Foundation’’, language, carried in prior 

years, is included designating funding and limiting certain activities. 

Under ‘‘African Development Foundation’’, language, carried in 

prior years, is included allowing for the investment of project funding by grantees, notwithstanding section 505(a)(2) of the African 

Development Foundation Act to allow the waiver of the $250,000 

limitation and exceeding the limit of $250,000 if the increase is due 

to currency fluctuation, designating funding, and requiring a report. 

Under ‘‘International Affairs Technical Assistance’’, language is 

included designating funding, and provides funding notwithstanding any other provision of law. 

Title IV 

Under ‘‘International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’, 

the Department of State is given the authority to use section 608 

of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide excess property to 

a foreign country; waives section 482(b) of the Foreign Assistance 

Act, subject to notification; requires a report prior to obligation of 

funds; prohibits funds for the Bolivian military and police; and includes a requirement for reporting of modifications to the security 

strategy of the Palestinian Authority. 

Under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related 

Programs’’ language, carried in prior years, provides funds for the 

Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund with a number of requirements to notify; conditions a contribution on a determination; limits administrative expenses for the demining program; and extends 

availability of ‘‘Anti-terrorism Assistance’’ and ‘‘Export Control and 

Border Security’’ funding to 2014. 

Under ‘‘Peacekeeping Operations’’ establishes a funding floor for 

the contribution to the Multinational Force and Observers; provides 

that a portion of funds made available for Somalia may be used to 

pay assessed cost of international peacekeeping activities and is 

available for two years; prohibits funds from being used to train 

child soldiers; and provides that all funds are subject to regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 

Under ‘‘International Military Education and Training’’ language, 

carried in prior years, is included which allows a portion of the 

funds to be available for two years; provides that civilian personal 

may receive training if such participation will contribute to overall 

objectives of the program; provides that funding for certain countries is available only through the regular notification procedures; 

and establishes a cap on entertainment allowances. 

Under ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’ language is included providing the Secretary of State with authority expedite 

procurement of defense articles subject to prior consultation; establishes funding levels for Israel, Egypt, and Jordan; provides funds 

for the procurement in Israel of defense articles; requires that all 

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this Act; allows funds for Egypt to be transferred to an interest 

bearing account; establishes a limitation on funds used to fulfill 

programs initiated under authorities from other Acts until programs are justified to the Committees on Appropriations; sets a 

limitation on administrative expenses; provides not more than 

$885,000,000 from certain other funds may be obligated for expenses incurred pursuant to section 43(b) of the Arms Export Control Act; establishes a cap on entertainment allowances; sets limitations; and requires notifications. 

Title V 

Under ‘‘International Organizations and Programs’’, language is 

included designating funding; prohibiting funds for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/United Nations Framework 

Convention on Climate Change; and indicating that section 301 of 

the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 does not apply to certain contributions. 

Under ‘‘Global Environment Facility’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the International Development Association’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions’’, language 

is included designating a limitation on funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Global Agriculture and Food Security 

Program’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank’’, 

language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions’’, language 

is included designating a limitation on funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Asian Development Bank’’, language 

is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions’’, language 

is included designating a limitation on funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the Asian Development Fund’’, language 

is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the African Development Bank’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions’’, language 

is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the African Development Fund’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Contribution to the International Fund for Agriculture 

Development’’, language is included designating funding. 

Title VI 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Inspector General’’, language is included designating funding. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Program Account’’, language is included setting a limitation on funds to countries having detonated nuclear explosives unless designated an eligible nuclear weapon state as defined in Article IX of the Treaty 

on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; extends authority 

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Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Subsidy Appropriation’’, language is included designating funding levels; provides 

that funds are appropriated under the authorities of the Credit Reform Act of 1990; designating the availability of funds; and makes 

funds for tied aid subject to notification. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Administrative 

Expenses’’, language is included designating funds and limiting 

representation expenses; extending subsection (a) of section 117 of 

the Export Enhancement Act of 1992 until October 1, 2013; and requiring fees to be charged. 

Under ‘‘Export-Import Bank of the United States, Receipts Collected’’, language is included providing that receipts collected pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, and the 

Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, as amended, will be credited as 

offsetting collections to the account, resulting in a $0 appropriation 

from the General Fund, and providing that up to $50,000,000 in receipts in excess of obligations are available from September 1, 2013 

until September 30, 2016. 

Under ‘‘Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Noncredit Account’’, language is included designating funding levels; limiting 

representation expenses; and providing that certain costs shall not 

be considered administrative costs. 

Under ‘‘Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Program Account’’, language is included designating funding levels and availability; making funds available for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans under the authorities of the Credit Reform Act be derived by transfer from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Noncredit Account; designating funding availability; providing 

authority for OPIC to undertake programs in Iraq; requiring certain notifications; and making funds available for administrative 

expenses. 

Under ‘‘Trade and Development Agency’’, language is included 

designating funding levels setting representation and entertainment allowances. 

Title VII 

Under ‘‘General Provisions’’: 

Sec. 7001 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding allowances and differentials. 

Sec. 7002 includes language, carried in prior years, requiring the 

Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to 

provide quarterly reports on the cumulative balances of any unobligated funds. 

Sec. 7003 includes language requiring that consulting service 

contracts shall be a matter of public record. 

Sec. 7004 includes language, carried in prior years, requiring 

inter-agency cost sharing with respect to the construction and use 

of diplomatic facilities and setting limitations and notification requirements. Prior year language relating to the New London Embassy is moved to section 7006. 

Sec. 7005 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain personnel actions and the authority to transfer funds between appropriations accounts. 

Sec. 7006 includes language, similar to prior years (section 7004) 

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Sec. 7007 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance to Cuba, North Korea, Cuba, Iran and Syria. 

Sec. 7008 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance for countries whose duly elected head of government is 

deposed by military coup or decree, or a military coup or decree in 

which the military plays a decisive role. 

Sec. 7009 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, setting limitations and conditions on transfers between appropriations accounts, and requiring audits of certain transfers. 

Sec. 7010 includes language, similar to that in prior years, directing the provision of specified quarterly reports. 

Sec. 7011 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

availability of funds made available in the Act. 

Sec. 7012 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance for countries in default, unless there is a Presidential 

determination that such assistance is in the national interest of the 

United States. 

Sec. 7013 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

assistance to a country in which the assistance is subject to taxation, unless the Secretary of State makes certain determinations. 

Sec. 7014 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding the reservation of funds and the designation of 

certain funding levels. 

Sec. 7015 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, establishing the reprogramming notification requirements 

regarding funds made available in the Act. 

Sec. 7016 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

notification requirements concerning the provision of excess Department of Defense articles. 

Sec. 7017 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

availability of funds for international organizations and programs. 

Sec. 7018 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

funding for abortions and involuntary sterilization. 

Sec. 7019 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain funding allocations specified in the report accompanying 

the Act. 

Sec. 7020 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

the use of assistance for entertainment expenses. 

Sec. 7021 includes language, carried in the prior year, prohibiting assistance for countries that support international terrorism. 

Sec. 7022 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, extending certain authorities necessary to expend funds 

made available under the Act. 

Sec. 7023 includes language, carried in prior years, defining the 

terms ‘‘program’’, ‘‘project’’ and ‘‘activity’’. 

Sec. 7024 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation 

and the African Development Foundation. 

Sec. 7025 includes limitation language, carried in prior years, relating to commerce, trade, and surplus commodities. 

Sec. 7026 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

requirement that separate accounts be established for cash transfers and assistance that generates local currencies and establishing 

certain conditions on the use of those funds. 


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Sec. 7027 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding assistance through nongovernmental organizations 

and assistance provided under the Public Law 480 program. 

Sec. 7028 includes language, modified from the prior year, establishing certain limitations on assistance that may impact jobs in 

the United States. 

Sec. 7029 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, establishing certain conditions on funds appropriated to 

international financial institutions. 

Sec. 7030 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

‘‘debt-for-development’’ programs. 

Sec. 7031 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding management of assistance and budget transparency of recipient countries. 

Sec. 7032 includes new language regarding the designation of 

funds for programs that promote democracy and establishing criteria for the administration of these programs. 

Sec. 7033 includes language, similar to that carried in the prior 

year, on multi-year commitments. 

Sec. 7034 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, granting certain special authorities relating to funds made 

available under the Act. 

Sec. 7035 includes language, carried in prior years, expressing 

the sense of Congress related to the Arab League Boycott of Israel. 

Sec. 7036 includes language, carried in prior years, establishing 

limitations on the use of funds in support of a Palestinian state. 

Sec. 7037 includes language, carried in prior years, establishing 

restrictions on the use of funds for the purpose of conducting official United States Government business with the Palestinian Authority. 

Sec. 7038 includes language, carried in prior years, restricting 

assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. 

Sec. 7039 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing conditions on assistance for the West Bank and Gaza. 

Sec. 7040 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing limitations on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and 

prohibiting assistance to Hamas. 

Sec. 7041 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing limitations on assistance for the Palestinian Authority relating 

to United Nations membership. 

Sec. 7042 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing conditions on assistance for countries in the Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen; extending certain reporting requirements relating to Iran; and setting guidelines for, and limitations 

on, the provision of assistance in Iraq. 

Sec. 7043 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing conditions on assistance for certain countries in Africa; designating certain funding levels; placing limitations on assistance for 

Sudan and Zimbabwe; setting guidelines for assistance for South 

Sudan; and designating funding in areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army and related to war crimes. 

Sec. 7044 includes language, modified from the prior year, placing conditions on assistance for Burma, North Korea, Cambodia, 

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Sec. 7045 includes language, modified from the prior year, setting guidelines on assistance for Colombia; extending authorities 

for Haiti; conditioning assistance for Honduras; designating availability of funds for trade capacity programs; and addressing the 

costs and maintenance of aircraft funded in this Act. 

Sec. 7046 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, setting limitations on assistance for Afghanistan; including 

reporting and auditing requirements for assistance for Afghanistan; 

conditioning assistance for Pakistan; including reporting requirements for Pakistan; and providing authority for regional cross border programs. 

Sec. 7047 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding authority for the President to drawdown certain funds to support the 

United Nations War Crimes tribunals or commissions. 

Sec. 7048 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

United States payments to United Nations members. 

Sec. 7049 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, conditioning funds made available to the United Nations 

(UN) until certain transparency measures are met; setting limitations on contributions to the United Nations agencies and specifically the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA; prohibiting 

funds for construction of the UN Headquarters; and including a reporting requirement. 

Sec. 7050 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, related to assistance made available for community-based 

policing programs. 

Sec. 7051 includes language, carried in prior years, establishing 

limitations on funds available under the Act being used to support 

attendance at international conferences. 

Sec. 7052 includes language, carried in prior years, relating to 

aircraft transfer and coordination. 

Sec. 7053 includes language, carried in prior years, relating to 

unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign countries. 

Sec. 7054 includes language, carried in prior years, relating to 

landmines and cluster munitions. 

Sec. 7055 includes language, carried in prior years, limiting funding for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States. 

Sec. 7056 includes language, carried in prior years, limiting the 

amount of funds made available under title II of the Act for residence expenses of the United States Agency for International Development. 

Sec. 7057 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

certain management conditions and authorities of the United 

States Agency for International Development. 

Sec. 7058 includes language, modified from the prior year, regarding global health activities. 

Sec. 7059 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding the 

promotion of tobacco products. 

Sec. 7060 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding programs that promote gender equality. 

Sec. 7061 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding gender-based violence programs. 

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curity and agriculture development, microenterprise, reconciliation, 

trafficking in persons, water, and women’s leadership capacity; and 

establishing notification requirements. 

Sec. 7063 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding assistance for Uzbekistan. 

Sec. 7064 includes language, carried in prior years, limiting assistance for nongovernmental organizations that do not provide 

documents necessary for auditing purposes. 

Sec. 7065 includes new language regarding assistance for family 

planning programs and reproductive health. 

Sec. 7066 includes language, modified from the prior year, regarding funds to eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons. 

Sec. 7067 includes language, modified from the prior year, prohibiting funds for the use of torture. 

Sec. 7068 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

funds for a country that does not cooperate in the extradition to the 

United States of certain individuals. 

Sec. 7069 includes language, carried in prior years, regarding 

commercial leasing of defense articles. 

Sec. 7070 includes language, carried in prior years, conditioning 

assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union. 

Sec. 7071 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, regarding the International Monetary Fund. 

Sec. 7072 includes language, carried in fiscal year 2009, regarding repression of religion, political opposition and the media in the 

Russian Federation. 

Sec. 7073 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

first class travel by employees of agencies funded in this Act. 

Sec. 7074 includes language, carried in prior years, conditioning 

assistance for Serbia. 

Sec. 7075 includes language, modified from the prior year, establishing restrictions on funds made available under titles III 

through VI of the Act to support enterprise funds. 

Sec. 7076 includes language, similar to that carried in prior 

years, requiring spending and operating plans for funds provided 

in this Act. 

Sec. 7078 includes language, similar to that carried in the prior 

year, conditioning funds provided as contributions to the multilateral development banks. 

Sec. 7079 includes language, carried in prior years, prohibiting 

funds for programs in contravention of this Act. 

Sec. 7080 includes new language prohibiting funds in this Act for 

implementing rules, regulations, or executive orders relating to disclosure of political contributions. 

Sec. 7081 includes language imposing a limitation on funds to 

any country, regarding the transfer of individuals detained at 

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 

Sec. 7082 includes new language prohibiting funds in this Act for 

contracts or other agreements to any corporation with a felony 

criminal conviction or unpaid Federal tax liability. 

Sec. 7083 includes new language relating to the provision of the 

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Title VIII 

Under ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’, includes language 

designating funding amounts, allowing the transfer of funds to 

other federal departments and agencies, and requiring notification 

of any such transfers. 

Under ‘‘Office of Inspector General’’, includes language, carried in 

prior years, designating an amount for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. 

Under ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, includes language permitting a 

transfer of up to a specified amount to funds made available under 

the heading ‘‘International Broadcasting Operations’’. 

Sec. 8001 includes language, carried in the fiscal year 2012 Act, 

stating that funds appropriated in title VIII are in addition to 

amounts appropriated in the bill for fiscal year 2013. 

Sec. 8002 includes language, carried in the fiscal year 2012 Act, 

stating that funds appropriated in title VIII shall be available 

under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts, unless directed otherwise in the bill. 

Sec. 8004 includes language permitting the transfer of funds 

from ‘‘International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’ and 

‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’ in title VIII of the bill to 

‘‘Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund’’. 

APPROPRIATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(B) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the following table lists the appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not authorized by law for 

the period concerned: 

Agency/Activity Last Year Authorized Authorization Level Appropriations in Last 

Year of Authorization 

Appropriations in the 

Bill 

Department of State/Administration of Foreign Affairs.2003 ...................... $5,290,390,000 ..... $5,874,914,000 ..... $11,360,543,000 

Department of State/International 

Organizations.

2003 ...................... $1,529,702,000 ..... $1,672,000,000 ..... $3,138,951,000 

Department of State/ International Commissions.2003 ...................... $71,385,000 .......... $57,730,000 .......... $120,330,000 

Department of State/Related Programs.2003 ...................... $72,000,000 .......... $69,986,000 .......... $139,785,000 

Broadcasting Board of Governors 2003 ...................... $644,486,000 ........ $599,560,000 ........ $747,130,000 

Export Import Bank of the U.S. 

Subsidy Appropriation.

2012 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

$58,000,000 .......... $38,000,000 

Export Import Bank of the U.S. 

Administrative Expenses.

2012 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

$89,900,000 .......... $94,900,000 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation Administrative Expenses.

2012 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

$54,990,000 .......... $54,990,000 

Overseas Private Investment Corporation Noncredit Account.2012 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

$25,000,000 .......... $25,000,000 

Global Health Programs (see note 

below).

Population (1987); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

(1987); Child 

Survival Fund 

(1987).

Population 

($290,000,000); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

($180,000,000); 

Child Survival 

Fund 

($75,000,000).

Population 

($234,625,000); 

Health and Disease Prevention 

($166,762,000); 

Child Survival 

Fund 

(75,000,000).

$2,474,851,000 (includes 

$461,000,000 for 

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Agency/Activity Last Year Authorized Authorization Level Appropriations in Last 

Year of Authorization 

Appropriations in the 

Bill 

Development Assistance (see note 

below).

Agriculture; (1987) 

Education 

(1987); Energy 

and selected development activities (1987).

Agriculture 

($760,000,000); 

Education 

($180,000,000); 

Energy and selected development activities 

($207,000,000).

Agriculture 

($693,613,000); 

Education 

($155,000,000); 

Energy and selected development activities 

($149,990,000).

$2,519,950,000 (includes: 

$260,000,000 for 

basic education; 

other programs 

difficult to determine due to 

changing definitions of programs since last 

authorized) 

Transition Initiatives ........... None (same authorities as 

International 

Disaster Assistance).

NA .......................... NA .......................... $56,695,000 

Development Credit Authority ...... None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... $40,000,000 (by 

transfer) 

Development Credit Authority— 

administrative expenses.

None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... $8,200,000 

Operating Expenses of the United 

States Agency for International 

Development.

1987 ...................... $387,000,000 ........ $340,600,000 ........ $1,274,113,000 

Capital Investment Fund ............. None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... $129,700,000 

Operating Expenses of the United 

States Agency for International 

Development—Inspector General.

1987 ...................... $21,750,000 .......... $21,000,000 .......... $50,500,000 

Economic Support Fund ............... 1987 ...................... $3,800,000,000 ..... $3,555,000,000 ..... $5,209,978,000 

Democracy Fund ........................... None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... $119,770,000 

Inter-American Foundation ........... 1993 ...................... $31,000,000 .......... $30,960,000 .......... $18,100,000 

African Development Foundation 1987 ...................... $3,872,000 ............ $6,500,000 ............ $24,000,000 

Peace Corps .................................. 2003 ...................... $365,000,000 ........ $295,069,000 ........ $375,000,000 

Millennium Challenge Corporation 2005 ...................... Such sums as may 

be necessary.

$1,488,000,000 ..... $898,200,000 

International Narcotics Control 

and Law Enforcement.

1994 ...................... $171,500,000 ........ $100,000,000 ........ $2,358,100,000 

Migration and Refugee Assistance 2003 ...................... $820,000,000 ........ $781,884,000 ........ $1,683,400,000 

U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (note 

below).

1962 ...................... Such amounts as 

may be necessary.

NA .......................... $47,000,000 

Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, 

Demining and Related Programs (see note below).

2003 ...................... $226,200,000 ........ NA .......................... $665,464,000 

International Military Education 

and Training.

2003 ...................... $85,000,000 .......... $79,480,000 .......... $102,643,000 

Foreign Military Financing ............ 2003 ...................... $4,107,000,000 ..... $6,104,632,000 ..... $6,312,000,000 

Peacekeeping Operations ............. 1999 ...................... $83,000,000 .......... $76,500,000 .......... $345,000,000 

International Organizations and 

Programs.

1987 ...................... $236,084,000 ........ $237,264,000 ........ $276,500,000 

Global Agriculture and Food Security Program.None ....................... NA .......................... NA .......................... $99,800,000 

Note: Amounts for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, Operating Expenses, International Disaster Assistance, Transition Initiatives, Economic Support Fund, Migration and Refugee Assistance, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, 

and Foreign Military Financing Program include funds appropriated in title VIII of the bill and designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ were last authorized under a different account structure than that recommended in this bill; the account structure included a number of functional accounts, as described above. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘International Disaster Assistance’’ account was formerly called the ‘‘International Disaster and 

Famine Assistance’’ account and was last authorized under that account name. 

Note: Funds for the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Program (ERMA) are authorized in such amounts as may be 

necessary; however, appropriations which would result in a balance in the fund of more than $100,000,000 are prohibited (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)) 

absent a waiver of this provision of law. 

Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs’’ include some major programs 

for which authorizations of appropriations were provided for fiscal year 2002; these programs include $73,000,000 authorized for antiterrorism 

assistance and $142,000,000 authorized for nonproliferation activities. In addition, some programs now in this account were previously in accounts which had authorizations of appropriations in prior years. 


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RESCISSIONS

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the following is submitted describing the rescissions recommended in the accompanying bill: 

Department of State—Diplomatic and Consular Programs ............ $5,700,000 

Bilateral Economic Assistance—Economic Support Fund .............. 100,000,000 

Department of State—Diplomatic and Consular Programs, designated for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on 

Terrorism ......................................................................................... 54,000,000 

TRANSFERS OF FUNDS

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives, the following table lists the transfers of funds 

included in the accompanying bill: 

Under the heading ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ in title 

I, language is included permitting the transfer of up to $15,300,000 

of the funds made available under the heading to ‘‘Payment to the 

American Institute in Taiwan’’. 

Under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ in title III, language is included transferring $20,000,000 to ‘‘National Endowment for Democracy’’. 

Under the heading ‘‘Diplomatic and Consular Programs’’ in title 

VIII, language is included permitting the transfer of up to 

$150,000,000 of the total funds made available under the heading 

to any other department or agency of the United States to support 

operations in and assistance for Afghanistan. 

Under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ in title VIII, language is included permitting the transfer of up to $4,400,000 of the 

funds under the heading to ‘‘Broadcasting Board of Governors, 

International Broadcasting Operations’’ for support of broadcasting 

to the border-region of Afghanistan and Pakistan. 

DISCLOSURE OF EARMARKS AND CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED

SPENDING ITEMS

Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of 

Representatives, neither the bill nor this report contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits 

as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 

COMPLIANCE WITH RULE XIII CL. 3(e) (RAMSEYER RULE) 

In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 

House of Representatives, the Committee notes that the accompanying bill does not propose to repeal or amend a statute or part 

thereof. 

COMPARISON WITH THE BUDGET RESOLUTION

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives and section 308(a)(1)(A) of the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974, the following table compares the levels of new 

budget authority provided in the bill with the appropriate allocation under section 302(b) of the Budget Act. 


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BUDGETARY IMPACT PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

PURSUANT TO SEC. 808(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

302(b) Allocation This Bill 

Budget authority Outlays Budget authority Outlays 

Mandatory ....................................................................... 159 159 159 1 159 

Discretionary ................................................................... 48,377 51,023 48,377 51,023 

General Purpose ......................................................... 40,132 48,569 40,132 48,569 

Overseas Contingency ................................................ 8,245 2,454 8,245 2,454 

1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

FIVE-YEAR OUTLAY PROJECTIONS

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 

of Representatives and section 308(a)(1)(B) of the Congressional 

Budget Act of 1974, the following table contains five-year projections associated with the budget authority provided in the accompanying bill as provided to the Committee by the Congressional 

Budget Office. 

[In millions of dollars] 

Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2013 ........................................................................................................... 1 20,738 

2014 ........................................................................................................... 13,241 

2015 ........................................................................................................... 7,861 

2016 ........................................................................................................... 3,640 

2017 and future years .............................................................................. 2,882 1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section 308(a)(1)(C) of 

the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Congressional Budget 

Office has provided the following estimates of new budget authority 

and outlays provided by the accompanying bill for financial assistance to State and local governments. 

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 2013 1 0 1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY

Pursuant to clause section 6(e) of the rules of the Committee on 

Appropriations of the House of Representatives, the following statement is submitted regarding the specific powers granted to the 

Congress in the Constitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint 

resolution. 

The principal constitutional authority for this legislation is 

clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the 

United States (the appropriation power), which states: ‘‘No 

Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . .’’ In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution 

(the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Congress shall have 

the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States 

. . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional provisions 

establish the congressional power of the purse, granting 


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the Congress the authority to appropriate funds, to determine their purpose, amount, and period of availability, and 

to set forth terms and conditions governing their use. 

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) 

AUTHORITY

The following table provides a detailed summary, for each department and agency, comparing the amounts recommended in the 

bill with fiscal year 2012 enacted amounts and budget estimates 

presented for fiscal year 2013: 


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MINORITY VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE NORM DICKS AND 

REPRESENTATIVE NITA M. LOWEY 

Diplomacy and development, critical components of the United 

States’ national security strategy, are essential to making Americans safe at home and abroad. Since the inception of a foreign assistance appropriations subcommittee in the form of the Special 

Subcommittee on Foreign Aid Appropriations (the Marshall Plan 

Subcommittee) in 1949, this subcommittee has supported our national security interests as they intersect with our interests abroad. 

From rebuilding war-ravaged Europe to providing life-saving treatment to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa, the subcommittee’s bill has improved the lives of the most vulnerable peoples in 

the world for over sixty years. By addressing the root causes of conflict, the foreign assistance investments under the jurisdiction of 

the subcommittee promote stability, peace, and economic growth 

while comprising less than 1% of our overall federal budget. Funding these investments now is the best and most effective way we 

can ensure that our nation does not have to pursue unilateral military solutions later, which are ultimately far more expensive in 

blood and treasure. 

Throughout the years this bill has been considered on a bipartisan basis and we want to thank Chairwoman Granger for continuing the long-standing tradition of finding common ground on 

national security issues. She is a superb chair of this Subcommittee 

and we greatly appreciate her courtesy, observance of regular 

order, and consistently involving the minority in the drafting of the 

bill and report as well as throughout the committee process. 

The Committee recommendation for FY 2013 for State, Foreign 

Operations is $40.132 billion in core funding and $8.245 billion in 

Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), for a total of $48.377 billion. This is 2.5% above last year’s House mark, but 9.3% below the 

FY 2012 enacted level and 11.6% below the President’s request. 

While it is $563 million higher than the House allocation provided 

for State, Foreign Operations in FY 2012, it is nevertheless inadequate to meet the needs of many programs and activities in the 

bill. In comparison, the FY 2013 allocation for the Senate State, 

Foreign Operations bill is $49.8 billion in core and $3.1 billion in 

OCO for a total of $52.9 billion, or $4.5 billion (8.5%) higher than 

the House allocation. 

We are extremely disappointed that House Republicans walked 

away from the bipartisan agreement to establish $1.047 trillion as 

the Committee’s allocation. Basing this bill’s allocation on an unrealistic overall discretionary budget directly results in significant 

cuts to vital diplomatic and development programs and prevents 

any new commitment of resources to address the myriad of global 

challenges facing the United States. 


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However, within the constrained 302(b) allocation, we greatly appreciate the Chair’s efforts to include many of our top priorities. 

We are pleased that the bill provides assistance at the President’s 

request level to Israel, an important ally in a volatile region of the 

world which is critical to our national security interests. The bill 

also continues to meet our commitments to other important Middle 

East partners. Funding is provided to Egypt but the prohibitions 

on economic and security assistance are continued if the Government of Egypt does not adhere to the peace treaty with Israel and 

other important conditions. We also support the continuation of 

conditions on aid to the Palestinian Authority and the provisions 

withholding economic assistance should the Palestinians obtain 

membership at the United Nations or its specialized agencies outside of an agreement with Israel. These conditions, as well as 

language maintaining restrictions on Iran, assist Congress in 

maintaining oversight over programs in a rapidly-changing 

environment. 

The bill realigns its scarce core resources away from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, cutting funding by a total of 29% from the 

President’s budget request and moving almost all of the funding for 

these frontline countries to the OCO title. This makes valuable core 

funding available for critical programs, projects and activities 

throughout the rest of the world. 

The bill provides robust funding for our global health efforts and 

funds PEPFAR at last year’s levels, which is $193 million above 

the request, and includes $1.3 billion for the Global Fund, which 

is the same as FY 2012. Additionally, we support report language 

that maintains current funding levels for child survival and maternal health, nutrition, malaria, tuberculosis and programs for vulnerable children. By harnessing the ingenuity and technological capacity of our country, the United States saves thousands of lives 

each year. 

The bill also funds the development assistance account at the FY 

2012 enacted level. These funds build stronger and more stable 

communities around the world by building a government’s capacity 

to care for their citizens for generations to come and their resilience to withstand future challenges. Our goal must be to eventually phase-out assistance to countries, and our development assistance programs are key to this outcome. By working together with 

developing country partners to build food security, support women 

through microloans, integrate environmental sustainability, and 

provide a basic education to children and young adults, the bill ensures that our own future is more secure. 

We are also pleased that the bill provides $800 million for basic 

education programs. These programs foster healthy, democratic societies that are the linchpin to all other national goals and initiatives. Additionally, we support a United States contribution to the 

Global Partnership for Education which will help leverage these 

dollars and ensure that the taxpayer is getting the greatest impact 

possible for their tax dollar. We also appreciate the Chair maintaining funding for clean water and basic sanitation as this assistance is fundamental to the health and economic wellbeing of families all over the world, particularly women. The funding included 


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in this bill for these programs helps achieve child survival goals 

and prevent deadly disease outbreaks. 

While we note that the Chair accommodated numerous Democratic priorities, we nevertheless are extremely disappointed that 

the Republican leadership of the House continues to target family 

planning programs for cuts and divisive policy riders. Evidence has 

shown time and again that these programs lead to fewer unwanted 

pregnancies, fewer abortions, and fewer maternal and infant 

deaths. These are goals that all in Congress share. The United Nations recently released new numbers showing that maternal deaths 

have been cut by almost half in the last 20 years, in part due to 

the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) efforts throughout 

the world. A study by Stanford University showed that abortions 

more than doubled in African countries most affected by the Mexico 

City Policy when it was implemented by the Bush Administration. 

It is therefore incomprehensible that the Republican Majority continues to insist on including provisions proven to result in more 

abortions because they prevent women around the world from gaining access to essential information and health care services. 

Therefore, we do not support the inclusion of the Mexico City 

Policy, or the prohibition on funding for UNFPA, or the capping of 

bilateral family planning and reproductive health programs at $461 

million. An amendment was offered by the Ranking Member of the 

Subcommittee, Nita Lowey, which would have replaced the Global 

Gag Rule and the prohibition on funding of UNFPA with the 

UNFPA language that was included in the FY 2012 Appropriations 

Act. The amendment would not have changed any of the current 

provisions in law that restricts the use of family planning funds. 

We are very disappointed that this amendment failed by a vote of 

23 to 27. 

Two additional amendments were offered to restore funding for 

UNFPA, the largest provider of reproductive health and family 

planning services in the world. Representative Rosa DeLauro offered the first amendment which failed by a vote of 24 to 24. It 

would have provided the President’s request for UNFPA and restricted funding solely for the prevention and treatment of obstetric 

fistulas, changing traditional practices around female genital mutilation, and providing safe delivery kits for pregnant women. The 

Committee’s rejection of this amendment is a tragedy for the 3 million women who face female genital mutilation and the often deadly complications that follow, and the 2 million women who suffer 

the shame and isolation caused by obstetric fistulas as a result of 

long, obstructed labor. Representative Barbara Lee offered the second amendment which failed by a vote of 22 to 27. It would have 

provided the President’s request to UNFPA to provide reproductive 

health and basic family planning services in the roughly 100 poorest countries where the United States provides no bilateral funding. 

The bill also eliminates funding to accounts and programs that 

address global climate change such as the Intergovernmental Panel 

on Climate Change, the Strategic Climate Fund and the Clean 

Technology Fund. By not providing funding for these programs, the 

bill threatens to roll back advances in developing countries that are 

likely to be the hardest hit by extreme changes in weather patterns 


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and rising sea levels. Climate change is not just about the environment. The funding helps to reduce poverty and promote economic 

growth in these countries. Evidence shows that failure to provide 

these funds increases the risk of conflict and generates conditions 

that could lead to failed states and make populations more vulnerable to radicalization. 

We are also concerned about the funding levels provided in the 

bill for the operating expenses of the Department of State and the 

United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Inadequate funding jeopardizes the training, support and security 

needed by new and existing staff to meet 21st century requirements and to minimize reliance on the military to carry out essential diplomatic and development missions. The bill assumes a 

freeze on all non-Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq operations and 

does not include the requested funds for new hires. The bill also 

does not provide the authority requested by the Administration to 

continue pay comparability, which in effect will require a significant reduction in pay, beyond a pay freeze, to the Foreign Service 

and diplomatic workforce. The funding cuts in this bill will begin 

to take USAID and State Department backwards and make it difficult to retain or hire the caliber of individuals necessary to accomplish the national security objectives and goals required of the Foreign Service. 

Further, we are concerned that this bill does not include authorization for a Working Capital Fund at USAID. Such a fund is critical to USAID’s ability to provide the necessary accountability and 

oversight over its large and complex programs, especially those in 

the front-line states, new countries such as South Sudan, and fragile countries such as Yemen and Somalia. For almost two decades, 

USAID program resources have outpaced staffing by more than two 

to one, leading to an overreliance on external contractors and 

grantees for the technical management of programs and also insufficient oversight of performance monitoring to ensure that taxpayers see maximum results for each dollar spent. With a working 

capital fund, USAID will have a consistent funding stream dedicated to management and oversight that is commensurate with its 

program levels. 

The bill also cuts funding for multilateral assistance by $734 million below the FY 2012 enacted level and $715 million below the 

President’s request for FY 2013 and cuts the multilateral development banks (such as the World Bank and Asian Development 

Bank) by 46% from the FY 2012 enacted level and 50% from the 

request. The FY 2012 appropriations bill provided capital increases 

for the multilateral development banks for the first time in decades. Shortchanging these commitments will not just impact 

United States influence at these institutions but may also jeopardize their AAA credit rating causing them to borrow on less favorable terms and affecting their entire portfolio. 

These multilateral institutions are vital components in protecting 

our national security interests by both alleviating suffering and 

playing a pivotal role in helping countries to build trade capacity 

and become reliable economic partners. By supporting growth in 

emerging economies, we open new business opportunities and promote job creation at home. 


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The Committee adopted, by a vote of 30 to 20, an amendment to 

prohibit funds in the bill from being used to advocate for or agree 

to any provision of a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that would 

restrict United States citizens’ right to bear arms. However, the 

Treaty discussions are solely on the illegal arms trade and have no 

bearing on the legal possession or purchase of firearms or the protections of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. It was unfortunate that this amendment was approved because, without agreed-upon controls to govern trade in small arms, 

we make it easier for weapons to be diverted and fall into the 

hands of warlords, drug traffickers, and criminal cartels. Transnational criminal organizations and gangs use such illegal arms 

and weapons against innocent civilians to fuel conflicts all over the 

world, as seen in the violence currently occurring along the United 

States’ southern border. The Treaty does not interfere with legal 

trade or with sovereign nations’ laws on guns and would not prohibit citizens of any country from possessing legal firearms. 

The Committee adopted an amendment to cut off bilateral economic assistance to countries that admit President Omar al-Bashir 

of Sudan within their borders. There is clear evidence that President Bashir has committed vile acts against his own people and the 

international community must hold him accountable for his crimes. 

We are in agreement that the United States government should 

use its diplomatic tools to encourage the political isolation of President Bashir, as well as others indicted by the International Criminal Court. However, the United States’ bilateral relationship with 

a country has many facets and cutting off assistance based on a 

single factor could put in motion events that jeopardize regional 

stability, limit our influence with important allies and harm our 

national security. We hope that the Committee and the Administration will continue to work closely to address any potential concerns. 

Working to reduce the enormous suffering across the globe is a 

bipartisan goal—one that is rooted in the fundamental generosity 

of the American people and based on the overriding national security needs of the United States. This is neither a Democratic cause 

nor a Republican cause; it is an American cause and the right 

thing to do. We want to reiterate our appreciation to Chairwoman 

Granger for working with us. While the allocation was not at a 

level we feel is necessary to meet the growing demands of critical 

components of our national security strategy, we want to again acknowledge the many hard choices that the Chair had to make and 

the thoughtful distribution of such limited resources. 

We look forward to continuing to work cooperatively with the 

Chair and the full committee membership to improve the bill as we 

continue through the appropriations process. 

NITA M. LOWEY. 

NORMAN D. DICKS. 

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